First Impression

2534 Shirlington Road, Arlington
(202) 820-2059

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The menu instantly made me nostalgic—it felt like good, comforting soul food before I even ordered. This is a Black-owned, mom-and-pop restaurant, and from the moment I walked in, they were hospitable, personable, and welcoming.

I ordered the whiting dinner with mac and cheese and yams. The fish was fresh and flavorful, the yams were delicious, and the mac and cheese had the perfect balance of creamy and cheesy without being too heavy.

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Ordered 2 full meals plus additional sides in person on Juneteenth and recieved our food within 20 minutes which was great especially because they were busy! The people working are very kind. My partner and I are so excited to have found a soul food spot in this area that is actually very delicious and not too expensive. First Impression gave us lots of food for what we paid! We will definitely be back and grateful to have this business in our area
The food was ok. I got the fried chicken, cabbage, and mac-n-cheese. My dining companion got the pork chops, greens, and cabbage. Both plates came w/2 pieces of white bread. Also, everything is a la carte and it is carryout only. The chicken was seasoned very well, however the cabbage was a bit mushy for my taste and needed just a tad more seasoning. My friend's pork chops were definitely overcooked and looked tough/dry. The mac-n-cheese was creamy and had a decent flavor...

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