Small Family business with good fresh food…read more Very reasonable pricing for the food Friendly service from the mother and daughter Very clean Highly recommend

What a treat! I stopped by Prinos on Saturday afternoon to catch up with a friend. The dining area…read morehas a cozy, cafe-style setup (open and not cramped; some booths would have been a nice touch). You order at the counter and pick up your food when it's ready. We ordered soup and salad, which came with pita bread and a turkey burger, but the burger didn't include fries, which was a little disappointing. The salad was fresh, and the soup was packed with flavor. There's just something about dining at a family-owned restaurant, and you could tell the regulars because the matron was all smiles and dispensing hugs Babuška style. Definitely worth a visit.

This place is my go to and it always hits the mark... Food…read more Quality Quantity Service Give them a try. You won't be disappointed.

4.5 stars! Maiwand Kabob offers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine; nestled between Arundel Mills…read moreMall and Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with an abundance of free parking. After perusing the menu, we decided on Samosas (six per order) and two Chicken Kabob Entrees (subbed spinach for salad). After placing the order, we were told that prep time would be approximately 25 minutes. Although I was quite hungry, this information was much appreciated. The wait was worth it. The food arrived piping hot and prepared to perfection. Chicken was tender and well-seasoned. My only gripe is that the A/C was blasting which took away from the overall dining experience. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. Highly recommend for a taste of the region. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

This is as Afghan food should be. As close to home as you'll get. I spent 3 years in Afghanistan…read moreand this really took me back. It was busy. Parking can be an issue, but the food is fast and really tasty. Get the mantu it's great. And you're doing yourself a disservice if you don't try the lamb. It was so busy intact that we had to get it to go, there was no where to sit and I couldn't even take pictures.. so it's popular at lunch! It's a deli style place, and a bit crowded so come between lunch and dinner or get there early if you want to really enjoy it. Still.. even with a 20 minute drive in a styrofoam container.. excellent choice.

Just excellent food! At a great value IMO -possibly not the cheapest yet on par with dishes from…read morerestaurants far upscale. Very nice people and great service too. I highly

Me and my parents went yesterday to celebrate Mother's Day! I will say that the atmosphere was…read morebreathtakingly gorgeous with its beautiful Turkish mosaic lamps and little sun flowers hanging from the ceiling. Absolutely fantastic service. The gentleman at the front who I assumed was the owner was an absolute sweet heart and was very friendly with us picking out our seat. Loved the food too. We had humus for an appetizer. My mom had shrimp kabab, I had beef kabab and dad had the veggie kabab. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Even desert was good. My mom loved her baklava and I had pudding cake. Thank you so much for making my mom's Mother's Day special!

We entered for great food and a break from the chilly outdoors and got one of the two…read more I'll skip to the service and the food. The hostess was good, she wanted to seat us in an enclosed section, saying it was warmer. The waitress returned to our table often and met all of our needs. The food was yummy and fresh. I enjoyed bringing some home to eat the next day. This restaurant should have 3 dollar signs because 95% of the entrees are over $30. One star is lost for atmosphere. No matter how nice the decor was, needing my coat and scarf to eat indoors was ridiculous. You see the reason we weren't seated in the warmer section (the hostess's words) was because the owner told her to seat us elsewhere. We learned that he was the owner when our waitress gave us rice pudding from Rudy. We didn't complain and that pudding almost earned the star back. UNTIL my husband stopped at a room heater that was positioned away from our table. Ugh

Pretty delicious chicken shawarma and gyro combo meals here! I ordered via DoorDash pickup and got…read more2 entrees that both came with fries for under $20, pretty much unheard of in this economy! The fries were crispy, not very salty; I prefer fries where you have room to salt to your own taste. Would definitely eat from here again. I can't speak to the interior because my husband picked up the order, but passing by a few times I saw that there is a small patio for dining outside with a few small tables. My only complaint is that the DoorDash estimated time was off by about 15 minutes. Unsure if this is set by the restaurant or DoorDash themselves, but the estimated 25 minutes to ready turned into 40 minutes and I was a little too hangry to be okay with omitting that information from my review today.

I've had a lot of shawarma and Middle Eastern food in my life- I know the flavors very well. I had…read morehigh hopes and hate to give it 3 stars, but it isn't the best flavor/food wise. Nice interior and I love supporting small businesses, but the food overall was incredibly bland and salty compared to other good spots in DC/Virginia. I've never had to drink so much water with and after my meal. We went inside and ordered carry out. We were told fries would come with the Chicken Shawarma sandwich, but we didn't receive our fries. Service was relatively quick, but the server told us the Sandwich option would come with a side of pickles, fries, etc. The Chicken Shawarma was dry and bland with not enough toum/garlic sauce provided. The bowl was majority plain rice and unseasoned salad. I expected the rice to have slivered almonds or nuts and the salad to have some herbs, spices, or sauce/dressing with it. I could've compiled a raw salad and plain rice at home. I tried a small bite of the Beef Shawarma, but I think the Chicken was better. The Falafel was maybe the best thing, but definitely not the best I've had. The Hummus was so bland and disappointing considering the positive reviews. The Hummus could've used some seasoning like spices, lemon juice, etc. I do like how they used fresh parsley, but still super disappointing for me. I wouldn't come out of my way here. It's worth a try to support this business, but there are better options in the area or in DC/Northern VA.

Amazing food Friendly staff…read more Variety of items on the menu. Large seating area and clean bathrooms

It's pretty otantic place. İ like falafel. İt was fresh and…read moretasty. Samosa also was good. But the little side salad, like geeens and jalapeños was very pecky:( Rice is very otantıc, its typical Afgan, Kazak, Iran style. They make pretty sweet, carrot, raise and cinnpman. İt like it. İt was tasty too. İ like kofte kebap its a bit like Turkish Adana, but I didn't like beef kebap at all. The meat wasn't tasty. . And the other detail that I didn't like the table. It was very sticky!!!

Yummy food. I have been looking for a "Grill Kabob" alternative here in MD and this place is a good…read moresubstitute.

Amazing, Amazing, Kabobs! I came here to grab dinner after a long days work, and I'm so glad I did!…read moreI got the lamb and chicken kabob, which were tender, flavorful and delicious! The chicken had a curry flavor, and the lamb has a fresh herb flavor. The platter comes with bread, yogurt sauce and Chana peas. I liked dipping the lamb in yogurt sauce and the chicken in the Chana. The counter service is nice and helpful. There are a few tables to dine in and carry out is also available. Overall is a great place for casual, delicious kabobs. I'll be back soon.

I recently returned to Xenia Greek Kouzina on a Friday night after not having been there for…read moreseveral years, and I left wondering what exactly my problem has been. I went a few times when it first opened, liked it, and then somehow allowed years to pass, which feels like a personal failure now. After last night's dinner, Xenia is officially back in the rotation. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. It is also much larger than you might expect, with a spacious dining room, a generous bar area, plenty of seating, and outdoor seating as well, which is perfect now that the weather is cooperating instead of personally attacking us. The turquoise blue lighting gives a Santorini rooftop vibe, the murals evoke the Greek islands, and the whole space feels elegant without trying too hard. There is also a white grand piano in the lobby, because apparently Xenia decided that simply being pretty was not enough. The live piano music by Michael Manger was excellent; classy, warm, and exactly right for the space. Service was outstanding. Jose was welcoming as host, and our server, whose name I believe was Nas, was friendly, attentive, and gave excellent recommendations. The staff managed to be polished without being stiff, which is harder to pull off than people think. We skipped appetizers because we were "eating light," a phrase people use right before spending $200 on dinner and dessert. I had the Ahi Tuna "Tonos," which was cooked beautifully, with a very nice crust and clean flavor. My only small critique is that the tuna was a bit on the salty side, especially paired with a wasabi soy sauce, which naturally brings more salt to the party. And I like salt, so if I am saying it was a little salty, it was not whispering. We also had the Chilean Sea Bass "Plaki," and it was genuinely excellent. Chilean sea bass can go wrong quickly; too dry, too oily, too anonymous. This was none of that. It had a crisp, delicate crust, while the fish itself stayed flaky, juicy, and full of flavor. It was one of the best fish preparations I have had at this level of restaurant. For dessert, we had the loukoumades, warm little dough bites with honey, cinnamon, and powdered sugar. These were dangerous in the way that small desserts are dangerous, because you can keep pretending each one does not count. We also had the baklava, which tasted freshly made in house, with real honey and a nice balance of sweetness. Rich, a little dense in the best way, and served with ice cream, because restraint had already left the building. Overall, Xenia delivered: beautiful ambiance, excellent service, great live music, generous space, outdoor seating, and very strong food. It is not cheap; dinner for two was about $200 before tip. But at this price point, I felt like we got what we paid for. I would highly recommend Xenia Greek Kouzina to anyone in the Columbia area looking for upscale Mediterranean food, excellent seafood, and a setting that makes a regular weeknight feel like you made better life choices.

Fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection! This hidden jewel is tucked away in a Columbia md…read moreneighborhood. If you're looking for a nice evening with delicious food without the hustle and bustle of going into the city then this is the perfect spot to try! I enjoyed every dish I tried, and I knew it would be tastey when I experienced the aroma of the food was noticeably potent. Looking forward to my next visit where I'll come back for the lamb and rockfish!

I hadn't been to CAVA in a long time. Back on my health journey, the Wife and I decided to give it…read morea try and man I am happy we did. Those spicy lamb meatballs were top tier. My food was so good that I literally had to force myself to stop. As far as the restaurant, it was clean, the staff were extremely helpful and efficient, and answered all of my questions. I will be adding CAVA back to my rotation.

Stopped here on a weeknight around 6 pm. The counter person that took prepared my bowl did so with…read morea smile. And the ingredients that were supposed to be warm actually were. The eating area was clean. The parking is rather tight around this shop so be aware!

Had a great time eating with a big group! They try to be so organized with ordering that they kinda…read morehad to "strictly" follow rules by the book. LOL. Like if they are doing it clock-wise, you can't switch giving orders with the person after you. I thought that was funny because when the orders came, they still had to ask "who's who." Anyway, overall would reco for a mall area. Jambalaya was a hit - white, brown or pasta and the meat was generous. I'd say most servings are pretty generous. Fair kids meal pricing too, with usual crayons and activity paper menu. If the server take nice group picture I would have rated 6! J/k. Only reason it's 4 is because I don't feel the servers have the "right" energy for that day. I would have understand if it was one of them but both of them were almost nonchalant. LOL!

Yard House is an easy win for anyone who wants great drinks, great food, and zero hassle…read more Their cider selection is fantastic--crisp, refreshing, and way better than what most sports‑bar‑style places bother to offer. And the vegan options? Shockingly good. Thanks to the Gardein chick'n plant‑based options, there are actually numerous vegan dishes to choose from--you're not stuck with the sad "token vegan entrée" or piecing together a meal from sides. It's real variety with real flavor. And bonus: they don't cross‑contaminate. The vibe hits that perfect sweet spot between sports bar and local pub--lively, comfortable, and never chaotic. Staff stays on top of everything, too. Drinks refilled, plates cleared, questions answered... they're attentive without hovering. And the table‑side ordering system is killer. It makes the whole experience smoother, faster, and honestly kind of fun. No waiting around, no flagging anyone down--you're in control. Yard House nails the combo of great food, great service, and great atmosphere. It's the kind of place you walk out of thinking, "Yep, we're coming back."