We are thrilled to share that Celebration by Rupa Vira was featured by Northern Virginia Magazine as one of the standout restaurants at this year’s Taste of NOVA 2025!
The two-day festival, held at NOVA Live Campus, brought together some of the region’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants—each showcasing their signature creations to thousands of food lovers. Among the many incredible dishes, our team was recognized in the feature “À La Minute Masters: Celebration by Rupa Vira.”
A Taste Worth Waiting For
Our chefs pulled out all the stops with crispy, potato-filled dosas, freshly made to order. The Northern Virginia Magazine team highlighted how—despite the meticulous preparation and tempting variety of dishes like our Lotus Stem Chaat—our line moved swiftly, “a testament to the team’s professionalism.”
We were especially proud to debut our new dish, Benne Dosa, at the event—a rich, buttery South Indian classic that combines the comforting crispness of dosa with the aromatic warmth of our house-made chutneys. The dish received an incredible response and is now available at our restaurant for everyone to enjoy.
Gratitude and Excitement
Events like Taste of NOVA remind us why we love what we do—bringing authentic Indian flavors to our community while celebrating the creativity and diversity of Northern Virginia’s dining scene.
A heartfelt thank you to Northern Virginia Magazine for the recognition, to the organizers for an exceptional event, and to everyone who stopped by our booth to taste, chat, and share their love for good food.
Come visit us at Celebration by Rupa Vira in Ashburn to try the Benne Dosa and many other chef-crafted specialties that celebrate the rich culinary traditions of India—with a modern twist.
Read the full feature here: Our Food Critics’ Favorite Bites at Taste of NOVA 2025
