An Egyptian restaurant on Wilson Blvd is planning to reopen within the next few weeks following renovations.
King of Koshary is running slightly behind the timeline it gave after temporarily shutting its doors in September. However, the restaurant still plans to reopen by the start of December.
The establishment at 5515 Wilson Blvd told ARLnow that it is “trying hard” to resume operations as soon as possible, and plans to open no later than Dec. 1.
King of Koshary hasn’t publicly given a reason for its closure, simply citing “renovations.” Arlington County records indicate that an active water leak was reported in a kitchen on the property about two weeks before the original announcement.
According to county records, the code enforcement complaint is still under review.
“This is not an easy decision,” the restaurant wrote in announcing the closure. “King of Koshary was built with love, hard work, and a dream of bringing the flavors of Egypt to Arlington. You supported us, encouraged us, brought your families and friends, and became a part of our story.”
It originally aimed to reopen by Nov. 20.
King of Koshary opened in 2019, replacing the Mediterranean restaurant House of Mandi. It has received praise in both The Washington Post and Northern Virginia Magazine.
The establishment is known for its namesake koshary, a flavorful dish made with rice, pasta, chickpeas, lentils and fried onion.
