The Pakalachian

​The Hype is Real: Featured in Virginia Living and The Local Palate, this spot masters a unique "Appalachian + Pakistani" fusion. ​What to Order: The famous "Curry Me Down South" (Tomato-based chicken curry over Southern mashed potatoes). Or My new favorite Born and Corn Bread. ​Why It Wins: ​Atmosphere: The new spot at Abingdon Commons is cozy and vibrant. ​Versatility: Eat there, take it home, or pack it for a hike—the food travels perfectly. ​Verdict: Incredible flavor, eco-friendly packaging, and great people. 10/10.

If you loved the food truck like the rest of us, you're gonna love this because The Pakalachian is back and better than ever! We thought the food couldn't get better, but we were wrong. The brick and mortar location changed the freshness game with the ability to make small batches more efficiently and as usual, our food came out super quick, super hot, and super fresh. Service is always consistently friendly and welcoming which makes us love this place more. They treat you like family and they're widely loved by the community because of it. The curry me down south is a creative concoction that I'd never had previously, but it feels like home. The chicken curry is phenomenal, but the pairing with the smooth delicious mashed potatoes make it comfort food. I always get the full portion so

We were lucky enough to meet the head chef and owner of the restaurant while visiting their Abingdon location (physical address) over Valentine's Day weekend. The place was hopping but they did a great job keeping up with the demand. We'd heard about the place from an acquaintance the night before and knew we had to try them out for lunch. We are so glad we did. The service was incredible from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious and very well done. The flavors were outstanding and a perfect mix of Pakistani and Appalachian. We consider both to be "comfort food" in nature so this is a brilliant concept. The owner was extremely down to earth, seems to have a very kind spirit, and was lovely to connect with - as was the rest of his staff. We highly recommend trying the chicken

This food is simply incredible. It is so flavorful and comforting. We had the Curry Me Down South and the Born and Cornbread. Such a nice combination of two very different styles/cultures/regions. I’m normally not a big fan of “fusion” but they have absolutely nailed it. I wish I lived close enough to eat this regularly, but I will 100% be back anytime I’m in the area. It was so good I went twice in the same day! My taste buds will be haunted by the flavors forever. Thanks for such a memorable meal, Pakalachian!!!

The most amazing vegetarian options around. Generous portions make delicious leftovers. I had eaten from their food truck at Rhythm and Roots and was excited to have a brick and mortar option. They did not disappoint.