Rice Bowl Near Me
Fluffy basmati rice. Chicken or beef shawarma carved off the vertical spit, or falafel fried to order. Fourteen free toppings, your choice, built at the counter -- tahini, garlic mayo, pickled turnips, mint, parsley and more. Every protein carved or fried when you order.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is on Seminary Road in Falls Church, VA -- minutes from Arlington, Fairfax, Tysons, and Annandale. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week. Order online for Clover pickup, with free parking at the door.
Fresh to Order
Spit-Roasted
11 AM - Midnight
Open Daily
Whole Menu
100% Halal
Or Greens / Hummus
Basmati Rice
Three Proteins, One Rice
Our Rice Bowl Menu
Every rice bowl starts with a bed of aromatic basmati, gets loaded with your choice of spit-carved shawarma or crispy falafel, and finishes at the counter with your toppings. Three proteins, fourteen free toppings, one bowl of rice.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Chicken shawarma carved off the vertical spit when you order, so the edges stay crisp and the inside stays tender. Layered over basmati rice, then built at the counter with your choice from 14 free toppings: Arabic-style salad vegetables, crunchy pickled turnips, garlic sauce, tahini, mint and parsley. The basmati soaks up the sauce, and every bite gets some of the spit-carved edges. It is the most direct way to eat shawarma without bread.
Beef Shawarma Bowl
Halal beef shawarma carved off the vertical spit. On any spit, the turning meat browns on the outside while the center holds its moisture, and the carver slices off only the outer layer. Sliced thin and served over basmati rice, then topped at the counter with your choice of pickles, tahini sauce, onions, parsley and more from the 14 free toppings. Beef is naturally rich in iron and B-vitamins, and the rice carries every drop of sauce.
Falafel Bowl
Falafel fried to order, so it reaches the bowl hot. Ground chickpeas combined with cilantro, parsley, cumin, and coriander are the classic mix. The exterior shatters on contact. The inside stays herb-green and moist. Placed over a generous portion of basmati rice, then finished with tomatoes, cucumbers, Arabic salad, a generous pour of tahini, and extra-virgin olive oil. High in fiber, plant protein, and healthy fats. A fully plant-based rice bowl that does not ask you to compromise on anything.
The Foundation
Our Basmati Rice -- Not an Afterthought
At a lot of bowl places, the rice is filler. Here is how the rice and the base choice work at Taza.
Basmati -- Not Bulk Rice
Taza's bowls are built on basmati rice -- the long-grain variety with a natural nutty aroma. Basmati grains stay separate and fluffy rather than sticky, which is why it is the classic rice under shawarma across the region. This is rice that plays a role in the bowl instead of just filling space.
Rice, Greens, or Hummus
Rice is one of three bases. Every Taza bowl lets you choose basmati rice, mixed greens, or a hummus base, so the same protein can be a hearty rice bowl one day and a lighter greens bowl the next. Most people searching for a rice bowl pick the basmati.
You Choose the Sauce
The sauce is your call, not a pre-poured default. Tell the counter whether you want tahini, garlic mayo, olive oil dressing, or a scoop of hummus or baba ghanoush on top. The rice takes on whatever you pick, so the bowl can taste different every visit.
Naturally Gluten-Free
Rice is inherently gluten-free, and a bowl skips the bread. If you avoid gluten, ask the counter about the protein and topping choices for your bowl, since a shared kitchen with an oven full of pita is still a shared kitchen.
What Goes In
Inside a Taza Rice Bowl
Every ingredient is identifiable and added in front of you at the counter. Here is what can go into your bowl.
1Base
Aromatic Basmati Rice
Long-grain basmati, the base most people choose. Each grain stays separate and fluffy. Mixed greens or hummus are the other two bases.
2Proteins
Chicken Shawarma
Marinated chicken carved off the vertical spit to order.
Beef Shawarma
Seasoned halal beef carved off the vertical spit, sliced thin.
Falafel
Ground chickpeas with herbs and spices. Fried to order, crispy outside, herb-green inside.
3Toppings (14 Free, Your Choice)
Fresh Vegetables
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and parsley, plus olive oil dressing if you want it.
Pickled Turnips
Turnips pickled the classic way, usually with beet for color. Crunchy, tangy, bright pink.
Tahini Sauce
Ground sesame seeds thinned with lemon and water. Rich, nutty, slightly bitter.
Garlic Mayo
Creamy, garlicky, and punchy. The classic shawarma sauce.
Fresh Herbs
Mint and parsley. Bright, clean, aromatic.
The Taza Difference
Why This Rice Bowl Is Worth the Drive
Spit-Roasted, Not Reheated
The chicken and beef in our rice bowls are carved off the vertical spit when you place your order. On a spit, the meat browns as it turns and the carver takes the outer layer each time. The caramelized edges and juicy interior come from that spit, not from a flat grill.
Real Mediterranean Ingredients
Olive oil. Tahini. Chickpeas. Fresh vegetables. Lean protein. Aromatic basmati rice. Every component of a Taza rice bowl is something you can see on the counter and name as it goes into your bowl, because the crew builds it in front of you.
14 Toppings, Zero Upcharge
In store you get 14 free toppings, your choice, built at the counter. Pickled turnips, garlic mayo, tahini, mint, parsley, black olives -- tell the crew what you want. Online orders take up to 6 of 11. The bowl you build today can taste completely different from the one you build tomorrow.
100% Halal, Every Protein
All chicken and beef at Taza is halal, and the whole menu is 100% halal. The falafel is entirely plant-based. For the Muslim community across Falls Church, Arlington, and Northern Virginia, there is no guesswork here.
Vegetarian and Vegan Options
The falafel rice bowl is vegetarian and becomes fully vegan when you skip the garlic mayo. Multiple fresh vegetable toppings and two plant-based sauces -- tahini and olive oil dressing -- mean vegans get the same customization as everyone else. No afterthought side salad.
Levantine Classics
Shawarma, falafel, hummus, tahini and pickled turnips are the everyday food of the Levant -- Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine. A Taza rice bowl puts those classics over basmati: shawarma off the vertical spit, falafel fried to order, and your choice of toppings.
Make It Yours
Customize Your Rice Bowl
The base bowl is a starting point. Taza lets you build it the way you want. Here are six ways to build on it.
Pick Your Protein
Choose chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, or falafel for your rice bowl. Each is a separate bowl on the menu, so check the price for the one you want before you order.
Pick Your Base
Basmati rice is the rice-bowl base, but mixed greens and hummus are also on offer. Choosing a different base changes the whole bowl without changing the protein.
Extra Sauces
In store, your toppings are free and your choice: tahini, garlic mayo, olive oil dressing, hummus, and baba ghanoush are all on the list of 14. Online orders take up to 6 of 11.
Side of Hummus
Add a side of hummus ($4.95) and scoop it onto the rice between bites. Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic -- it adds creaminess and plant protein to the bowl.
Add Pickles and Onions
Pickles, turnips, and raw onions are all on the toppings list. Their sharpness pairs especially well with the richness of the beef shawarma.
Add Pita Bread
A pita bread baked in our oven, on the side, turns a rice bowl into a double-format meal. Scoop rice and protein with the pita, or tear off pieces and dip them in the leftover sauces.
Fuel, Not Filler
What a Taza Rice Bowl Does for Your Body
A rice bowl should give you energy, protein, and nutrients -- not just calories. Here is a rough, estimated nutritional picture of a Taza rice bowl, broken down.
18-42g
High Protein
Spit-roasted chicken delivers 35-40g of protein. Beef hits 38-42g. Even the plant-based falafel bowl provides 18-22g. Real protein from real food, not powder.
5+ servings
Whole Vegetables
Fresh herbs, pickled turnips, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions. Load the vegetable toppings and a bowl carries several servings.
Olive oil + tahini
Healthy Fats
Monounsaturated fats from olive oil dressing and sesame-based tahini, both on the toppings list.
Your choice
Built to Order
Shawarma carved off the spit, falafel fried to order, toppings added at the counter. Taza means fresh in Arabic -- that is the entire operating principle.
Basmati rice
Complex Carbs
Basmati rice has a lower glycemic index than short-grain varieties. It provides sustained energy without the blood sugar spike of processed grains.
8-15g per bowl
Fiber-Rich
Chickpeas in falafel and hummus, fresh vegetables, and whole herbs all contribute fiber. A falafel rice bowl with hummus topping can exceed 15g of dietary fiber.
Ready to Order a Rice Bowl?
Skip the line. Order your chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, or falafel rice bowl online for Clover pickup. Open seven days a week, 11 AM to midnight.
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Taza Rice Bowl vs. Chain Rice Bowls
There are plenty of places in Northern Virginia that will put protein over rice and call it a bowl. Here is how a Taza rice bowl compares to what you get at the chains.
| Feature | Chain Bowl Place | Taza Rice Bowl |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Quality | Batch-cooked white or brown rice, often sitting for hours in a warming pan | Basmati rice, or swap to mixed greens or a hummus base |
| Protein Preparation | Pre-cooked on a flat grill, held in warming trays | Carved off the vertical spit to order |
| Falafel | Often pre-fried and reheated | Fried to order |
| Toppings | Limited options, measured portions, extras cost more | 14 free toppings, your choice, built at the counter (up to 6 of 11 online) |
| Halal | Rarely offered at national bowl chains | 100% halal. Every chicken. Every beef cut. |
| Price | Varies by chain and location | $10.45 - $12.45 |
From Our Kitchen
Rice Bowls and More, Up Close
Rice Bowls Near You
Serving Rice Bowls Across Northern Virginia
We are on Seminary Road in Falls Church, just off I-395. A Taza rice bowl is a short drive from anywhere in the Northern Virginia area, and parking is free at the door.
Falls Church
2 min
We are right here on Seminary Rd
Bailey's Crossroads
3 min
Practically next door
Seven Corners
4 min
Straight down the road
Annandale
7 min
Quick drive down Columbia Pike
Merrifield / Mosaic
8 min
East on Rt 50
Arlington
10 min
Straight shot via I-395
Pentagon City
10 min
Via I-395 North
Alexandria
12 min
Down Seminary Rd to 395
Tysons Corner
15 min
North on Rt 7
Fairfax City
15 min
West on Rt 50
McLean
16 min
North on Rt 7 past Tysons
Springfield
14 min
South via I-395
Rice Bowl Delivery
Order Your Rice Bowl Ahead
Skip the line with online pickup, or call about catering delivery for groups.
Online Pickup
Order your rice bowl online through Clover and pick it up at our Seminary Road location. Free parking at the door, open 11 AM to midnight, 7 days a week.
Call Ahead
Questions about your order or a big group lunch? Call (703) 340-1014. We are at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O in Bailey's Crossroads, with free parking at the door.
Catering Bowls
Office lunch or team event? Taza caters for 10 to 200+ guests, with delivery available across Northern Virginia. Call (703) 340-1014 to plan the order.
While You Are Here
Beyond Rice Bowls -- More from the Taza Menu
Rice bowls are what brought you here. But Taza has a full menu of pitas, wraps, flatbreads, sides, and desserts that are worth knowing about.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
$9.95The same chicken carved off the vertical spit, tucked into a pita baked in our oven, with your choice of garlic mayo, pickled turnips, and fresh vegetables.
Beef Shawarma Shrak Wrap
$11.45Beef shawarma rolled in paper-thin shrak flatbread with your choice of tahini, pickles, and vegetables. The shrak adds a different texture than pita.
Hummus
$4.95Silky chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and garlic, finished with olive oil and paprika. Served with warm pita. Add it as a side to your rice bowl.
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, and cumin. Smoky, creamy, and pairs well alongside a rice bowl as a dip for pita.
Zaatar Manaeesh
$6.95Traditional Lebanese flatbread brushed with zaatar, sesame, and olive oil, baked in our oven. A great side to share with a rice bowl.
Rice Pudding
$2.95Creamy rice pudding with rose water and cinnamon. A gentle way to finish a meal.
Common Questions
Rice Bowl Near Me -- FAQs
Where can I get a good rice bowl near me in Northern Virginia?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA serves three rice bowls -- chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, and falafel -- all built over basmati rice with shawarma carved off the vertical spit or falafel fried to order, and 14 free toppings, your choice, built at the counter. We are a short drive from Arlington, Fairfax, Tysons, Alexandria, and Annandale. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week.
What kind of rice does Taza use in their rice bowls?
Taza uses aromatic basmati rice -- a long-grain variety with a natural nutty fragrance. Basmati grains stay separate and fluffy rather than sticky, and you can swap the rice for mixed greens or a hummus base. Basmati also generally has a lower glycemic index than short-grain white rice.
How much does a rice bowl cost at Taza?
Rice bowls at Taza start at $10.45 for the Falafel Bowl and $12.45 for the Chicken Shawarma Bowl or Beef Shawarma Bowl. In store, you choose from 14 free toppings, built at the counter; online orders take up to 6 of 11. Prices come straight from the current menu.
Are the rice bowls at Taza halal?
Yes. All chicken and beef at Taza is halal, and the whole menu is 100% halal. The falafel bowl is entirely plant-based. For the Muslim community across Northern Virginia, every rice bowl on the menu is halal.
Can I get a rice bowl delivered near Falls Church?
Everyday rice bowl orders are pickup: order online through Clover and collect at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, with free parking at the door. For groups of 10 to 200+, Taza catering includes delivery across Falls Church, Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Tysons Corner, and the broader Northern Virginia area.
Are Taza rice bowls healthy?
Taza rice bowls range from approximately 420 to 580 calories with 18-42 grams of protein. The ingredients follow Mediterranean diet principles: lean spit-roasted protein, olive oil dressing, tahini, fresh vegetables, and basmati rice with a lower glycemic index. These are estimates; your toppings change the totals. The falafel bowl is vegan without garlic mayo.
Can I customize my rice bowl at Taza?
Every rice bowl is fully customizable. You choose your protein -- chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, or falafel. Then tell the counter which of the 14 free toppings you want -- tahini, garlic mayo, turnips, pickles, mint, parsley, black olives, and more -- and the crew builds it. You can also pick rice, mixed greens, or hummus as the base.
What is the difference between a rice bowl and a grain bowl?
A grain bowl can use any grain base -- quinoa, farro, brown rice, bulgur. A rice bowl specifically uses rice as the foundation. At Taza, our rice bowls use aromatic basmati rice, topped with shawarma carved off the vertical spit or falafel fried to order, plus your choice of toppings. It is a specific style rooted in Middle Eastern cuisine, not a generic grain bowl concept.
Visit Us
Find Us on Seminary Road in Falls Church
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is in the shopping center on Seminary Road, just off I-395. Free parking at the door of the restaurant. Walk in, order your rice bowl, and sit down or take it to go.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Your Rice Bowl Is Waiting
Chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, or falafel. Fluffy basmati rice. Fourteen toppings. One bowl, built exactly how you want it. Order online for Clover pickup, or drive to Seminary Road. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week.