Omg the food is bursting with flavors! Service is top notch, the food is top notch. It's a small, quaint restaurant. They make the food fresh and the owner was so cool it almost felt like I'm at a cousin's house watching him cook. I got the jerk tandoori chicken which honestly probably the best jerk chicken I've had in the DMV area. So far, better than any other Caribbean restaurant up here. Chick peas, spinach and rice were equally as amazing. read more

Charga On The Pike - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I eat here at least once a week, Amazing food, Professional service, helpful and knowledgeable staff, these and authentic and innovative flavors are just some of the great things about this place! You won't be disappointed. read more

Charga on the Pike is a small business gem. I frequent Columbia Pike and have ordered from here a few times now -- the food is consistently good. The Chopped Cheese with American is done right, NY-style, and the spicy fries go perfectly with it. The Build Your Own Bowl with ribeye steak kabob and blackened chicken, served over white sauce and garlic sauce, is a lot of food for the money. The chicken momos were awesome -- don't skip those. Also worth a follow on Instagram -- @chargaonthepike. They actually walk the Pike and capture what's going on in the neighborhood, not just food shots. Good food, good people, support local business!!! read more

The menu is truly unique, with creative dishes you don't find just anywhere. Everything feels thoughtfully crafted and full of flavor. It's the kind of place where you want to try something new every time you visit. Highly recommend if you're looking for something different and delicious! read more

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There is a Halal spot in Arlington Virginia that is a must visit spot!! You may miss it while driving pass. Trust me...GET THERE!! Shout out to @sugarsheed_ for his STAMPED Mumbo sauce!! . Where I am: @chargaonthepike . Location Reviewed: 3293 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA. . Items Reviewed: STAMP STAMP!! Their Chili MoMo Dumplings ($14 fried dumplings filled with chicken & a chili sauce). Tangy, spicy sauce, thick dumplings, I'm coming back for this!! STAMP!! Their Kabobs Combo Tandoori Jerk Chicken with Salmon Tikka Kabob ($19 with Briani rice, chickpeas, salad-LIKE THAT, & naan-STAMP). I guarantee you've NEVER had tandoori jerk chicken...GET THIS!! STAMP!! Their Suga Sheed Mumbo Wings ($12 with potatoes & sautéed veggies-Both DELICIOUS. Suga Sheed's Mumbo sauce taste like real carryout Mumbo sauce!! LIKE THAT! Their Chopped Cheese ($15 with onions, bell peppers, & American cheese, & spicy masala fries). Cheesy, meaty, with well seasoned fries!! STAMP!! Their Charga Chicken ($12 steamed & flash fried 1/2 chicken, with Mac n cheese-DELICIOUS , & spinach-DELICIOUS). Mildly spicy well cooked chicken, good mac, & a spinach that's a tad different!! LIKE THAT! Steak n Cheese ($15 with fried onions, provolone, bell peppers, & fries). Cheesy, meaty, worth a try!! LIKE THAT! Their Veggie Samosas ($3 fried veggie filled pastry's). Tasty curry'ish veggies!! STAMP!! Their Mango Lassi Drink ($5 house made yogurt drink). Sweet, & thick like a milkshake!! . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Rough!! It's a small lot. . Accessibility: Slightly Wheelchair friendly, but differently abled persons accessible. . The Inside: It's a carryout basically!! . Recommendations: Get those dumplings!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Great service, great food I've been coming here at least once a week since I came across it, and overall a very calm and welcoming atmosphere all around. read more

Charga On The Pike - Chopped Cheese - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Ordered takeout in October 2024, so can't comment on service or ambiance. Food itself is good. The chicken was the best part. The lamb and steak kabobs were OK but dry. For the price, it is definitely worth it. read more

Charga On The Pike - 1/2 Chicken Only (All Dark Meat) Kabob Combo (choice of 2) - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Jerk kebab was mostly bone and fat. Not my preference when it comes to meat. Obviously cheap cuts. White meat isn't an option. Good flavor, but inconsistent spice levels. read more

Charga On The Pike - After Jerk Kabob Meal - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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All of the food was absolutely delicious and freshly prepared. Great value for what you pay for too! The service was great, I walked in and they offered a kid in front of me a free sample of their macaroni and cheese and they also gave me a soda on the house. We only got takeout but it was fairly quick too. Highly recommend! read more

I've heard great things about Charga from a friend, so I grabbed some to-go this past Tuesday for dinner. There's less than 10 parking spaces outside, and I'm not sure if there's any seating inside. Ordering online (via Toast) is super straightforward, and my food was ready within 30 minutes. CHICKEN TIKKA KABOB MEAL - 14 Most drinks are complimentary, except for the mango lassi (+3). Since I had enough sweets for the day, I opted for a bottle of water for health reasons. The meal was generously portioned, enough for me to enjoy half of it as leftovers for a second meal. It came with a small platter of food and a large piece of naan. The naan wasn't too thick, but it still had a nice chewy texture that paired well with the meal and dipping sauces on the side. The platter contained thick, charred, pieces of chicken breast, a generous serving of basmati rice and chickpeas, along with a side of house salad and pickled onions and beets. The chickpeas were phenomenal -- saucy, incredibly well-seasoned and spiced, pairing perfectly with the lightly salted basmati rice. The salad was light, fresh, and had a few juicy tomato chunks that added a nice contrast. I also really enjoyed the beets, which were tangy and helped balance the rich flavors of the meal. The chicken itself had a strong, smoky grilled flavor, but some edges were overly charred and blackened, so it was inedible. While the chicken was flavorful, it was a bit dry and not as juicy as I had hoped. The chicken was my only qualm -- everything else was so good. Overall, a 4.5/5 but bumping it to a 5/5 because I loved the chickpeas and basmati rice so much. I could eat this for multiple meals in a row. The pricing is affordable and the portion size is generous. I highly recommend stopping by! read more

Charga On The Pike - Chicken Tikka Kabob Meal - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Do not eat here. Food was cold and soggy. Service was like not good it was so bad. Food took about 30 mins to come out.

Flavor!!!, perfect spice level, fresh, affordable. So glad I found this place because I was NOT impressed by the popular kabob restaurant down the street. *Nan Bread!!!!!! 10/10 love it! -Ribeye Steak Skewer 10/10 -Grilled veggies 10/10 -Cilantro Rice 10/10 -Tandoori Jerk Kabob 8/10 -Seasoned potatoes 7/10 -White sauce, Green sauce10/10 Looking forward to trying a Gyro on next visit! read more

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My GO-TO spot if I don't know what I want to eat. Everything on their menu is good and it's pretty affordable too. I always get the tandoori jerk chicken it's tender bbq and flavorful. Can't go wrong with it and then a mango lassi on the side for a delicious treat. Service is always great and at this point they know me and my order bc i get it so often read more

Food was great and portion sizes. Dare I say the jerk chicken is better than some Va Jamaican places. The mac and cheese isn't Southern but it's tasty and bit watery. read more

3.5 stars. I ordered the lamb and chicken kabob corner for pickup during their opening week. Service was a bit slow due to them being understaffed and I had to wait almost 30 min past my pickup time. I understand that they just open and hopefully their staff and processes have had a uptick since then. The food had good flavors. A little burnt on some of the ends of the meat, but very minor. Staff was nice and apologized for the wait. I would definitely give it another try in the future. read more

We have been here a couple times since they opened on the pike and we give it a 10/10! What I didn't realize and I don't think people do is they make everything fresh. Sometimes it means you are waiting a little longer for your food but it is worth the wait. We've had the lamb souvlaki, shawarma wrap, cheesesteak, wings, chickpeas, naan, dumplings, charga chicken, lentils, yuca, kabob. My favs have been the chickpeas, souvlaki and shawarma wrap. The naan I could eat all day. Give this place a try! Recommend ordering ahead at least for bigger orders. read more

Charga On The Pike - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great new restaurant on the pike. I ordered the build your bowl with chicken and the many ingredients were very fresh and tasty and a very generous portion. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. The woman I met when I picked up the order was very nice too. Very reasonable cost for what you get. read more

Charga On The Pike - Chicken bowl - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Their spicy fries are excellent. The chick peas and the butter chicken are very rich and tasty. The curry chicken is spiced very well, more of thinner sauce though than a thick curry. The chicken sandwich is huge. The best for me has been the burger, with the jalapeños and the cheese, it's pretty incredible with the drink and fries included for only $7. Phenomenal taste and price, which is what I can say about this place overall. And the pretty young woman with the hijab taking orders cant be any more nice... she gave complimentary samples and was super helpful. Highly recommend this place. read more

The wings really left an impression on me! It's always exciting to find a spot that nails the flavor. The service was awesome! Charga on Columbia Pike really knows what they're doing. I'll be back. I definitely recommend this place. You gotta try it. read more

Delicious food!! Was craving chicken kebabs and this place did not disappoint. We were running late for our pickup but the food still tasted delicious. Will definitely be back if I'm in the area. read more

I came in and I didn't know what to expect but I ordered the charga chicken and the butter chicken.... I was not sure about the butter chicken because I didn't know what to expect but the people were kind enough to give me a sample.... And immediately I was overtaken by the flavor of this butter chicken.... It is.... Hands down.... I mean it.... The best butter chicken in northern Virginia. Driving home right now to try the food.... Taste 5/5, service 5/5 and instant return to try. read more

I've been putting off going here since I go to the other location a lot. But this one is much closer to me. So I just wanna say I really love this location. The food is soooo good. I fear that it may close if not enough of us go here to give it business. This is easily my favorite spot on the whole Pike. They're friendly. They're fast. And they have the $7.00 Tariff specials. You can't go wrong with anything you order here. Their prices are low compared to the rest of the area. And the chicken, the Indian varieties, Pakistani dishes... all fire!!! Yall need to hit them up. This is a hidden gem. And once you try it, you will be a regular. read more

I ordered 8 of the build your own halal bowl from ez cater for a small lunch event. Food was delicious and delivered right on time.

Food and service is good. A variety of choices. I wish it was a sit in dining. Stopped in doing a road trip. Customers lined up with anticipation waiting on the good good amazing food. read more

Not the charga taste you get in Pakistan but it does the job. Price point is decent so is the quality.

If you haven't tried food from here you are definitely missing out absolutely amazing flavor

Excellent customer service -- we were warmly greeted as soon as we walked in. The staff provided clear, helpful explanations of the menu and how each item is prepared. The chicken sandwich was flavorful and perfectly cooked. I came back to try the tandoori chicken with rice and chickpeas -- the chargrilled flavor was spot on! Highly recommend this place. read more

Food was DELICIOUS!!! I love all the sauces and how seasoned everything is. Portions are generous too. Will definitely keep coming back!

This place is great. I stopped in for Saturday lunch and was met by extremely friendly staff who allowed me to sample a variety of menu items before I placed my order. I was pleasantly surprised by the sample of the Mac and Cheese; still not quite sure why a kabob place offers this, but it was really good. My entree (chicken tikka kabob platter) was probably the best kabob I've had in the D.C. area in six years living here. And at the price point of $11 including a beverage, it was far cheaper than the "market" price for this type of food. I highly recommend this place and would regularly order from here if I lived in Arlington. read more

Excellent! In an area with many choices for kabobs and similar fare, Charga stands out. The salmon kabobs were melt-in-your-mouth tender and the rib steak kabobs were delicious as well, with a cumin-forward flavor. Everything, including the sides, was exquisitely seasoned. Had a great vibe from the staff. They were warm and welcoming. We've enjoyed their other location and expect we'll be regulars here. read more

First time eating at Charga and we will be definitely going back for more. The service we received was amazing, the servers were very attentive to our needs & they made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experience. The staff were extremely knowledgeable of the menu and made great food recommendations. Big menu with flavorful foods. Highly recommend. read more

I just picked up $85 dollars worth of random menu items. Everything is delicious, well seasoned and portions are great. Really impressed by the diversity on the menu, and the chef/owner is a foodie, very inventive. read more

My friend and I decided to check this place out after seeing the $7 sandwich deal. The cashier was amazing and gave us recommendations and a little background about the restaurant. I got the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich and my friend got the Lamb Gyro. They cooked the naan fresh in front of us which was incredible. It took about 5 minutes to prepare all our food and only cost $7 and it was all amazing. The portions were incredible and it came with fries and a drink too which was nice. I will certainly be returning! read more

Food was absolutely delicious, we had a large family group 15, several of whom had never tried Indian food. Everyone LOVED it! Because we had such a large order, rather than make us wait, they went the extra mile and offered to deliver the food to our hotel. Great food, friendly service. Thank you! read more