High Protein, Strategic Eating If you are navigating a serious health journey or, like me, currently in the middle of a "Biggest Loser" contest to start the year, Arlington Kabob is a strategic goldmine. Under normal circumstances, I would happily indulge in their fragrant basmati rice and that delicious, fresh-baked tandoori naan. However, staying disciplined requires a different approach, and the team here makes it effortless. The High-Protein Order Hack: I ordered the Chicken Shawarma platter but requested a total carb-swap. I asked to replace the rice and naan entirely with a double portion of vegetables. I went with the chickpeas (channa) and the sautéed spinach. The result is a nutrient-dense, high-protein win. The chicken is lean and perfectly charred, the chickpeas provide steady energy and fiber, and the spinach adds great flavor and micronutrients. The 50% Strategy: Even without the bread, these portions are significant. I ate exactly 50% of this platter for lunch, which provided an estimated 38g of protein and 450 calories. It is the perfect meal for someone who wants to feel satisfied but stay strictly within their caloric and macro goals. Community Inspiration: I have to give credit to local Northern Virginia foodie Mya Yoon. Her social media posts documenting her own health journey and "smart eating" choices inspired me to start looking at local menus through a more intentional lens. Following the modifications she shares online has been a game-changer for my own progress. Service & Vibe: The staff here deserves a specific mention. Despite my request to skip the core staples of their menu (rice and bread), they were helpful and happy to modify the order to meet my goals. It is rare to find a spot that is both a neighborhood staple for comfort food and a reliable partner in a weight-loss journey. Everything was delicious as always. If you are looking to stay on track without sacrificing quality or flavor, this is the place to do it. read more

Arlington Kabob - Chicken Shawarma platter but requested a total carb-swap - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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About a 2-2.5: We were really excited to check out Arlington Kabob, as this place has been around for a while, and it seems to be a local favorite. We came here for an early lunch, and we ordered: +a Combo Platter for 2 - this came with chicken kofta, beef kofta, and a choice of chicken, lamb, or beef kabob - we went for the beef; for the sides, we went for the potatoes and the lentil soup, and for the rice, we went Quabli style Out of all the meats, we thought the chicken kofta had the best flavor; both the beef kofta and the kabob were just 'okay'; the beef kofta had a more game-y flavor - not sure if they had mixed it up with lamb first; the beef kabob was overcooked and dried out, more on the chewy end, which was not enjoyable. The Quabli-style rice didn't really enhance anything - the carrots were way too soft, and there were hardly any currants, which was disappointing. Potatoes were forgettable, as they were bland; the lentil soup was piping hot, but could have had more lentils - it seemed like just broth with just a spoonful of lentils in it. The white sauce was more dill-heavy and ranch-like which didn't complement the kabobs and the kofta at all. There was complimentary tea for those who dine-in, which was nice, but the tea wasn't steeped well and was too watered down. Staff were friendly, and there's limited parking in the tight strip plaza lot. +chicken kofta +game-y beef kofta +dried-out/overcooked beef kabob +avoid the Quabli style rice +friendly staff +limited parking in lot available read more

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Arlington Kabob is legendary but it's taken me a while to try it out. I'm used to Persian flavors but heard so many good things about Arlington Kabob. We ordered a variety of dishes and everyone was pleased. Gyro was seasoned well and lasted me two days (saved some for lunch the next day). Naan/bread was soft and fluffy, even for a pick up order (they can deflate a bit but these kept their structure/flavor). Side order of potatoes were like a stew, very flavorful and hearty. Of course Kabobs were necessary- generous portions and very flavorful! It's a classic place for a reason! read more

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I went here for the first time with my son. I got the chicken kabob platter and my son got the gyro. Both were excellent. The chicken was marinated and seasoned very nicely and stayed moist after cooking. My son said the gyro was chock full of meat and served in their homemade bread. I would go back for sure. If you like Moby Dicks, you will love this place. read more

Arlington Kabob - Chicken Kabob Platter - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

If you are a fan of kabobs, then you will definitely like this place. Their food is delish. Spicy, mild, and anything between the two. Their beef and chicken kabobs are my favorites. It's a small place with limited parking spots. I would recommend to get your food to go. They have catered many times for us, and they do not disappoint. Just be clear about your catering/culinary needs. Ample food portions, too! Their customer support is impeccable, and they are a neighborhood favorite. read more

I have been coming here for years and it is absolutely the best kofta / kafta I've ever had. I have went to every high rated kebab shop up and down the east coast and nothing compares to Arlington Kabob. Their kebabs are seasoned perfect and cooked well, with a little char broil that makes them extra phenomenal. The bread they make is also incredible and not enough can be said for their dipping sauces, which are mouth watering. The rice and veggies on the side are always exceptional as well. They are always friendly and attentive, and it is nice to see them expand the front area over the years. I cannot say enough good things about Arlington Kabob. I am extremely picky and I stop here every time I am in Virginia, sometimes even driving out of my way just to get take out from here. read more

Arlington Kabob - Chicken Kofta and Beef Kofta Combo - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Solid food (great gyros, kabobs, kafta skewers, lamb,etc. Nice staff, easy on-and-out for pick up. Really, really good tzatziki sauce!!!

Arlington kebab has been a staple in my household for at least a decade. It always hits and is a reliable place for pick-up. I get the lamb kebab which is delicious. Even the rice and naan are good. I can't say I've ever been inside because someone else always picks it up, but there have been no issues with service as far as I'm concerned. Their leftovers also always hold up well. I recommend! read more

Arlington Kabob - Lamb Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Same owners at courthouse kabob I'm pretty sure. Both set a high floor on places you should go back to in this area (for this kind of food). Compared to courthouse, food is a bit better here and ambiance/interior is a bit better there. All around very nice food and people read more

Still one of my go to places. It's comfort food for me. They are very consistent with the flavor and quality of their food. My most recent order included a chicken kebab with spinach, stew, and potato stew,, lentil, soup, and a vegetable kebab. Everything was really good, as always. read more

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Some of the best kabobs around! I love the potato stew. Fast especially if you call ahead and super friendly. Tables to eat inside but I always grab it to go. Parking lot is tight but people are in and out so it's no big deal. Definitely recommend! read more

No-frills, hole-in-the-wall, middle eastern spot with a wide selection of wraps and platters containing a wide-variety of different meats. I came here for take-out, and they seemed to be running quite the operation! There were a ton of cooks in the back running around and pounding out massive amounts of to-go orders. I opted for a chicken schwarma wrap. It took about 10 minutes to be prepared, but it was very affordable and huge! I finished it, but I was pretty stuffed afterwards. It also came with a bag of chips as well. The pita the wrap was on was fluffy, flavorful, and delicious, but the rest of the flavors were pretty mild. There was also a TON of raw onion, which I ended up having to pull out of the wrap read more

One of my favorite kabob restaurants in the DMV area! Ordered the salmon & beef platter and it was so flavorful and delicious! read more

Arlington Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A regular stop for us. My go to order is the salmon with chickpeas on the side. Super juicy and perfectly seasoned salmon that is a decent size. I pour the chick peas over my rice and, this really hit the spot. This and Shah are my favorite two kabab style spots in the area, although Arlington's Grilled Salmon is better than the fried fish at Shah's if that's what you are looking for. read more

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I've been visiting for 2 weeks and have eaten here 6 times. What else can I say? Super good, super quick, super affordable. read more

We got takeout for dinner and tried the chicken kabob and beef kabob. They come with rice, naan, and a vegetable (we tried the chickpeas and salad). The beef kabob was very tender!!! The chicken was just okay but i think it's hard to make an impressive chicken. The bread was really really good especially with the green sauce they give you! We wish it had a spicy sauce or something for the rice. We placed our order over the phone and it was ready fast - very convenient and good service. read more

Arlington Kabob - Chicken Kabob and Beef Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I ordered food here multiple times both dine in and take out and each time was a great experience. Staff was very quick to take order even on the phone. There is ample space and tables to eat. My in laws tried also the chicken kofta, beef Kofta, and the kabobs and they loved it. I recommend getting the platters such as for 4 people since it has a lot of food for good value. Naan and baklava were amazing too. The sauces on the side were very delicious. Highly recommend this place! read more

Arlington Kabob - Chicken Kofta and Beef Kofta Combo - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Wonderful for quick comfort food that's going to come out fresh. Lovely staff - clean - fresh hot flavorsome food. A good choice if in the area and pressed for time. Strongly suggest if heavens forbid you're stuck at the hospital around the corner and want a solid option. read more

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The food here is fantastic! The chicken kabobs are juicy and flavorful, the tzatziki is delicious and the naan is just right for sopping up the sauce. You can't beat the value of such good food! read more

The food is delicious... always consistent! I always get the chicken kabob and it's cooked perfectly...

One of my favorite kabob places. I ordered the lamb kabobs with lentils and chickpeas, and everything was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The restaurant is small but can accommodate a large family as long as it's not too busy. You often see a family or two dining in, though we usually take our food to go. Parking can be limited during the day, but it's much easier to find a spot after work hours. Highly recommend this place for its tasty food and friendly service! read more

Arlington Kabob - Lamb Kabob + lentil + chick peas - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Got the minced beef and chicken kebab combo but the beef looked really pink and tasted like minced chicken or just poor quality beef. It was also very very dry not to mention it being very small. Chicken kebab chunks were also super dry, tough, puny in size. They looked half the size of the pics in their menu. I had really looked forward to this place after all the good reviews but was very disappointed with Arlington kebab. read more

Arlington Kabob - Is this really beef? So pink. - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

To be fair I had this at a friends house who ordered takeout for a dinner party. Therefore I'm not 100% what we ordered. But everything I ate was tasty, and our entrees were like an afghan Indian hybrid (doner covered in tandoor seasoning, for example). It was all very good, and will definitely put it into my rotation. read more

We've been ordering food from Arlington Kabob ever since it opened years ago. The food is always good. We tend to order the Gyro platter. and the chicken kebabs every once in a while they have an eggplant dish, which is really great, but they don't have it very often. I'm glad to see this place. Has watered the test of time in the location. I hope Susan has continued success for many years. read more

Arlington Kabob is a great place to get your kabob or in my case my lamb chop fix in. Great for single diners or to pick up family meal bundle. The mains are delicious and don't sleep on the rice and chickpeas. Other options for sides are available; but I have only had the rice and chickpeas. Best to call in your order, they always seem to be busy; but the quality and friendliness of the staff never wavers. read more

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Amazing food. Beef & lamb tasted incredible. The staff could not have been more welcoming. Highly recommend!!!

Really liked their Combo Platter for 2!! I thought the portion was enough for two people and the flavors did not disappoint. Will be ordering again! read more

Great little hole in the wall that deserves all of its stars. Food was good, portions were generous, and prices were fair. We ordered takeout, and the service was solid. read more

Presentation of food: 5 Service: 5 This is located on a strip, parking was available on a Saturday night around 6pm as other stores on the strip weren't open and a lot of people opt for take out. There's about 10-15 spaces available in front. There's a 10% food tax and a 10% dine in fee. We're not in Arlington a lot so we were unaware. However, if you opt to dine in, they put the tables together for you and there is complimentary water or hot tea. Although, I noticed a lot of people do take out and a few dined in. The combo platter had great presentation and came with 2 naan on the side with dip. You also have an option of choosing your 2 sides (chickpeas, potatoes, house salad, lentils, etc) read more

Arlington Kabob - Combo Platter for 2 - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Easily the best or second Best kabob shop in the DC area, Arlington kabob is delicious. I got off early from work one day and decided to go for a quick bite at Arlington kabob for lunch. I ordered the chicken kabob sandwich which came wrapped in made to order naan alongside a white and a green chutney sauce. The sauce paired excellently with the meat and bread and the sandwich was soon gone. I will be back soon! My only gripe is that they don't have fries. While I think the kabob is better at Arlington Kabob vs. Courthouse kabob, I think the side options are better at Courthouse. read more

This place has one of the best kabobs in Arlington for a really good price! The ambiance is average, I'd either go with one friend or do take out since their seating space is kind of limited! It's worth the drive, 100% recommend lamb and chicken kabobs. read more

Arlington Kabob - Lamb Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Tasty and filling at the price point! We ate so quickly forgot to take a photo. We ordered ahead for pickup and the meals were neatly packaged and ready for us upon arrival. We ordered the combo for two. We get a beef and chicken kebab with beef and chicken kofta. It comes with rice and two sides. We got the garbanzo beans and spinach. Also comes with naan. The rice and naan were as expected. The meats though were very juicy! It still comes with tzatziki. read more

I happened upon this small mom and pop ethic restaurant while on my way t the bank nearby. Since kabob was in the name, I figured that they may sell gyros as well. I came on in and discovered that they have a pretty good selection of both kabobs and gyros. The menu board listed both the sandwiches and platter options, and the prices that were displayed seemed reasonable. It had been a decent amount of time since I've had a gyros, and tonight was the night that Iot back on track with my Greek gyro fix. When zi arrived there wasn't anyone seated inside the dining area, so I took the table right next to the window. There were plenty of folks coming in for their phone orders though. I called for less than seven minutes, until the gyro was brought to my table on a plate. I felt that was classy. The gyro is pretty good too! read more

Arlington Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place is so mid, I don't understand all the rave reviews? Are all these rave reviewers people who've never had good Afghan kabobs? Even kabobs at some local chain spots (like Sheesh or Rasa) are so much better than this (no shade to either of those chains - I love their food). read more

Delicious food!! Such sweet and accommodating staff. Had a lovely lunch with our 4 kids today.

This is my favorite Kabob place anywhere and I am picky! I love their chicken kabobs. And get the potatoes. It's not just potatoes it has carrots and is almost like a post roast side. It's sooo amazing. Better than the chickpeas I get everywhere else. Try them. Pic attached. read more

Arlington Kabob - Potatoes side - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The food at Arlington kabob is exceptional, very tasty, out of this world, you must try all kabobs and other delicious dishes one at a time, service is excellent and the restaurant is very clean Thank you Richard Quader read more

So good! My kids love the chicken and I love the chapli kabob platter. My go to option for nights I want to order in.

Four words: I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! First stopped by there during pandemic as a way to support local restaurants and thought I would try one I never had been to. I ordered the chicken kabob with quabli and the meals usually come with a choice of two sides and rice (always amply provided). I though the meal was absolutely delicious and filling and very affordable. It's now become my go-to dish and I crave it. The place has a small area for about 4-6 tables to sit and eat, and it's a very informal atmosphere. But this place is more about the food than the atmosphere, so most of the time I got take out. Once I arrived late at night after a hard day at work, minute before closing and the owner very graciously prepared a meal for me. This is why I keep going back again. Consistently awesome food and service. read more

Fast and friendly service. The food was great. We had the Beef Kabob and Kafka kabob plates both were delicious. We ordered take out and it was prepared quick. Visiting from California it was a great place to eat. read more