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Your guide to the 4 top spots in Norfolk's Poplar Halls neighborhood

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Published on June 27, 2019
Your guide to the 4 top spots in Norfolk's Poplar Halls neighborhoodPhoto: Tamarind/Yelp

Visiting Poplar Halls, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Norfolk neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Pakistani spot to a juice and smoothie place.   

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Poplar Halls, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Tamarind

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Topping the list is vegetarian Indian and Pakistani spot Tamarind. Located at 415 N. Military Highway, Suite #27, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 139 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, look for the chicken spring rolls, vegetable samosas and chicken curry with jasmine rice. 

2. Sawasdee Thai Cuisine

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Next up is Thai spot Sawasdee Thai Cuisine, situated at 5601 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. With four stars out of 236 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. You'll find the Red Curry Seafood dish among the specialties here.   

3. Lilly's Corner

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African spot Lilly's Corner is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 930 Briar Hill Road, Unit B, 4.5 stars out of 41 reviews. Look for the Chicken Yassa with plantains (pictured above) among the offerings at this spot. 

4. Just Pic'd Juices

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Just Pic'd Juices, a spot to score juices, smoothies and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 33 Yelp reviews. Head over to 415 N. Military Highway, Suite #15, to see for yourself. You'll find a variety of juice options, including the Detox 3, which features carrots, apple and ginger. Take a gander at the full menu here. 


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