A bowl of ramen from Marumen. | Marumen/Facebook Year-round crab feasts, Uyghur cuisine, and more Fairfax is known for a rich history and the ever-evolving scene around George Mason University. A diverse group of restaurants has been feeding locals, college students, and their parents for decades. Some have even made recent headlines, such as with Keith Lee’s visit to bowl purveyor Okonomi Grill. Here are some destination places to drink and dine in Fairfax; head here for tips for nearby Merrifield/Dunn Loring.