Might be aging myself a little here, but does anyone remember Hsian Foong, the chinese place on Washington between Garfield and Filmore? It was in a strip with a 7-eleven, and an Ollies Trolley in the parking lot. The strip was razed for housing maybe 10 or 15 years ago? but was curious if anyone knows if those folks reopened or just called it a day. Never remembered it being particularly crowded but I certainly enjoyed it.
I remember that place. It was actually pretty good. I don't know if they opened elsewhere and I did try to find them.
Rick said:
Might be aging myself a little here, but does anyone remember Hsian Foong, the chinese place on Washington between Garfield and Filmore? It was in a strip with a 7-eleven, and an Ollies Trolley in the parking lot. The strip was razed for housing maybe 10 or 15 years ago? but was curious if anyone knows if those folks reopened or just called it a day. Never remembered it being particularly crowded but I certainly enjoyed it.
I've never heard of any reopening, Rick. Hsian Foong had some GREAT Chinese food! Wah Ying (which was in the shopping center at Lee Highway & Spout Run Pkwy) was another great place that was a favorite of my family. My dad got to be friends with the owner over the years. I miss both places, they always had good food at a very good price.
YES, I remember Hsian Foong – first time I ever had General Tso's chicken and still the best Tso's I've ever had. I also very much miss their pickled cabbage. There was another one eons ago at where the Rhodeside Grill (or whatever) is, but that one also disappeared decades ago. I remember talking to the owner at the first location back then and he said he was calling it off. I ordered from there so often that he recognized my voice on the phone.
Anyone remember Dremos when it was Bardo's? With the half car constantly being moved around?
And I do miss the tombstone place. It was unique.
Yep, I liked Hsiang Foong as well.
And I do remember (and miss) Bardo…
They had what I remember as being very good food. First time I ever had Dandan noodles (which remain a favorite).
I also believe that they had a reputation for feeding the homeless guys who were in the neighborhood. Nothing fancy, but I remember having lunch in there and seeing homeless guys come in and walk away with a container of rice. They didn't shoo them away the way many places would.
Good people and good food.
I thought I was the only one to remember Hsian Foong. The owner told me the name meant “fragrant wind.” Original restaurant was located at 10th, Washington Blvd. and N. Garfield St., next to 7-11 and Ollie's Trolley and in front of Arlington Truck Rental. They opened another that was located in a former People's Drug store at N. Rhodes and Wilson Blvd. I have yet to have Chinese food that was as good-enjoyed their complimentary pickled cabbage and broccoli appetizer, not to mention their Mai Tai's.
Good work-brings back positive memories.
nom de guerre said:
Good work-brings back positive memories.
I didn't live here back that, but I have fond memories of my childhood in the Rockville area of Victoria Station and even Valleys. They had really sweet bars, for chain restaurants, though of course as a kid I couldn't drink.
I seem to also remember a Cambodian restaurant in the space where Ray's Hell Burger is now.
That Ray's Hell Burger space has changed a lot
Arlingtonian said:
I seem to also remember a Cambodian restaurant in the space where Ray’s Hell Burger is now.
I used to go to Pho 75 in the summer of 1995, was interning at the state department, and I wasn't familiar at all with ARlington. But it was so much different back then when I think about it now. Almost unrecognizable.
Yes, I remember that place. The times I was there, for Ollie Trolleys fries…the place had sheer white curtains that were always closed and a limo out front.
Why do you ask?
