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    Butter Chicken with a side of rice and goat biriyani
    Diana T.

    Saw this pop up on DoorDash as a new restaurant and decided to give it a try. Their items seem to be more on the pricey side compared to other Indian restaurants I've tried. We ordered the goat biriyani ($17) and butter chicken ($14.50). The butter chicken came with a side of rice. The goat biriyani rice was a bit mushy and although the container was packed to the brim with it, about half of the volume was due to two large bones. Compared to other biriyani's we've had, the flavor in this ranks the lowest. The butter chicken lacked the flavor I've had at other restaurants but the chicken had good texture and was not dry. This restaurant is new and I'm sure still ironing things out. I will probably give them another try in a few months and will update my review then if I feel that it deserves more than 3 stars.

    Delicious and authentic
    Derrick P.

    Perfect spot for some authentic and flavorful Pakastani food. Prices are reasonable and portions very generous. The server was super honest, even telling us not to order anything else until we got our main meal, so we wouldn't over order. Highly recommend the butter chicken. The style, flavors, spices were very similar to what I had in Mumbai. It was rich and tasty. The place itself is modest and homey. Felt very comfortable. We loved this place so much that we even ordered more food for lunch the next day.

    Mughlai Paratha
    Saheli D.

    We had a great experience yesterday. Bought a goat biriyani and mughlai paratha. Food was ready in 30-35 mins. It was burning hot. The biriyani had 4 good chunks of goat and a few small ones which were so tender. The rice was flavorful. One could easily feed 2 people. The mughlai paratha tasted good too, not too oily and felt comforting. Would visit more for sure! Staff was super friendly!

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    Delicious food and great service! Just the right amount of spice. Highly recommend for home-cooked food that warmed us right up!

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    Delicious and by far the most portion food size south Asian cousin I ever had. It's must try

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    Very dirty restaurant. No masks no gloves on employees. Employees very rude. There are much better Indian restaurants in town.

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    We have been here three or more times in the past year. Each time, it is clear that the owners put…read morecare into the restaurant. Incremental updates like refreshing the flatware, tweaking small things in the decor, and continuing to deliver the outstanding service we have come to expect go a long way. I tried the Mango Chicken this visit, and it was wonderful at spice level 3 for me. I like a kick, and the sweet flavor was paired exquisitely. We always leave with leftovers because we want to indulge ourselves again the next day; it never disappoints. I have heard people say they don't like Indian food, which I don't understand. I have extreme difficulty finding a lovelier culinary experience than Jannat, which is wild because RVA provides some of the most enticing restaurant choices I've ever had access to.

    Jannat Indian Cuisine is a popular Indian restaurant in RVA that offers outstanding service,…read moreconsistently great food, and a comfortable dining experience. Guests can choose their preferred protein, sauce, and spice level, as well as enjoy a selection of beer, wine, and Indian Sula wines. We visited during lunchtime and partook of their lunch specials, featuring generous portions and a decent variety. I enjoyed Goat Vindaloo while wife was milder with Seafood Korma. I asked for spicy and received their level 5 (1-5). It was good, flavors and seasoning were excellent, but for truly spicy you need to ask for "True Indian Level" they are used to a bunch of Americans with tender palates! The staff is friendly and helpful with recommendations, and although the place was busy, we never felt rushed. The restaurant's clean and inviting environment adds to the positive experience. We saw a few dishes that others had ordered from the regular menu, and they looked ample and generous. So, although it seems a little pricey, it is not a bad value.

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    Walked in on a Saturday evening. Got confused at first because when you enter, the place divides…read moreinto left and right. To the left is where you place orders. Menu board that says Habibi Grill but when we asked the owner, he said that they still serve the Afghan cuisine. They have a separate menu for this. The area on the right is the dining area. It was quiet when we had dinner there. Got the lamb shank qabuli which was very tender and served with Qabuli rice and side salad. Lamb kabob was also bursting with flavor but we thought the serving size was small. The falafel plate was very good. Everything was so flavorful and we really enjoyed the food. The owner was very nice. Since we shared the food, we would have appreciated if we were also given an extra plate; nevertheless, we were starving so it was alright. Would definitely come back!

    Food: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5…read moreLocation & parking: 4/5 Location & Parking: Located on a busy street with paid street parking, this restaurant was a little hard to find at first. Although it looks unassuming from outside, it's bright and spacious inside with the lovely aromas greeting you at the door. Ambience: I got seated and placed the order right away. While my order was getting ready in front of me, I had a chance to go around andexplore around. It was a super spacious restaurant with two levels of seating areas. Very bright and surprisingly guarded from the noisy traffic, it was a great spot for a quiet lunch. Food & service: My order of Kebab & fries served with Naan, Tzatziki sauce and Afghani salad was made to order and tasted very juicy and flavorful. Spiced perfectly and the right portion size for 1 person, every bite of the freshly made naan and kabob was perfection. My server was so courteous and attentive and he prepared my food in less than 20 minutes.

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    Kabab House - Beef Kabab

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    3.3(22 reviews)
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    Wanted to preface the review is only about the dinner buffet. Entering, we encounter the dirty…read morefloors, dirty tables (had to avoid 2-3), dirty drink machine, and dirty counter. We ordered the buffet then noticed most of the fountain drinks had no syrup or just pure syrup. So filling up a few of the micro 3oz cups with the one fountain drink that was working, we head to the buffet. The curry chicken was nothing but bones and sauce, same with the goat curry. Nan bread was gone and rice available was minimal. Vegetables seemed to been cooking since lunch and were either goo or dried up. Never again for us.

    Best Biryani in the RVA (maybe in the Outer DMV)…read more This past weekend, we drove to this place all the way from Bethesda, Maryland. That a fair distance for take-out, to say the least. My esteemed husband lived in the RVA about 7-10 years ago, he and his family swear by their biryani. My husband is a born and raised native of Mumbai, India who attended Cooking and Hotel Management School. Needless to say, he loves to cook and is picky about his food. He makes a fabulous biryani himself, which he is always trying to perfect. He absolutely adores and loves the food at Kabab House. The flavor is incredible, it is rich in delicious seasonings. The price is totally worth the value and the best part of all, the portions are huge. I'd say this place is a hidden gem of the RVA, if you love tasty Indian Food this is the place for you.

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