The food was awesome !!!! Best service and customer service…read moreJay was so friendly and kind he did a great job taking care of us and giving us an outstanding service. We tried platter #2 Jay was nice enough to treat us with the chick pea curry And we also tried the fried cauliflowers was awesome I really recommend this place and would come back again for sure For their awesome food and customer service the quality and quantity is outstanding, very delicuos food. Specially Jays amazing customer service and kindness.

A very good counter-service kebab shop. The interior is very clean and modern…read more The lamb wrap was very good. It came with even more tandoori naan on the side and a side of fries. It was a lot of food. The table next to me raved about the hummus. The staff was friendly. I chatted with them about the store's opening and the other dips they offer since I'm not a fan of chick peas. This shopping center has a lot of fun restaurants. This is another one to try.

I don't usually leave negative reviews, but this was my second poor experience with the same…read moreserver, so I felt it was worth sharing. I'm a local customer and live just a minute away, so I've visited more than once. I came in for lunch today with my wife and our 1.5-year-old son. After placing our order and sitting down, the server loudly yelled from behind the counter for us to come get our water. It felt uncomfortable and unprofessional, especially with a young child. When I placed my order, I asked for extra white sauce, and I asked again when the food came out. Both times, the request was ignored. I also mentioned that we hadn't received our drinks, but instead of addressing it, the server again yelled for us to get the drinks ourselves from the cooler. The food itself was okay, but the bread was very poor--hard and barely edible. I even called the restaurant later in the evening to share my concerns, but was told the server was off at that time. Overall, very disappointing experience, mainly due to the customer service. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and leads to improvement.

came in on late evening. not too busy…read more But maybe only 2 workers at the time service slightly slow. so be prepared if you're coming in hungry. Had the lamb lawand dish first time very hearty and filling with rice and greens. simple dish but amazing flavor, came with some bread on the side as well - complimentary. good dish for the cold weather. I also had the chicken samosa. More flat in presentation then typical types. still tasted good with the green sauce on side. About 6 pieces? You will be stuffed after finishing both. Price $30+

Loved my lamb dish! Surprisingly reasonable pricing when you at opening/lunch too!…read more Nice cozy but elegant vibes. Great to take out your family or significant other. Interesting art on the wall and nice bathroom. Park on the parking garage below or on the side street/lot nearby. Make sure if you don't finish your lamb and ask to put it in a takeaway box go specify that you want your lamb scraps. Learn from me because my waiter tossed all my lamb and just boxed up the rice likely thinking I was done with them. Big bummer since I was looking forward to my leftovers but oh well.

Overall it was a good experience! We absolutely loved the bread and the difference sauces that…read morewent with it. The pumpkin dumplings and pan fried veggie filled dumplings were great as well. I thought my salmon wrap and the chickpea side was ok. Interesting flavors for sure. As for the service, there was always someone filling up our waters and our waiter was very nice checking in every now and then. The only downside of the experience is at the end when the waiter was boxing up all the food for us. Very sweet that they do this but when boxing up my partners food, they only boxed up the rice and they got rid of the lamb that he was looking forward to eating more of later. So that was kind of a disappointment for us. I think if we go again, we would request to box our food ourselves since I'm not sure why they decided to get rid of all of his lamb.

Came for the Sheeryakh, but had such delicious, authentic Afghan food! I'd give 4.5 stars for some…read moreconstructive modifications to make in the future related to service, but overall amazing food! I left with a full belly and a happy heart. Got a combo of chicken kabob and shami kabob along with a side of their borani banjan/eggplant dish. The eggplant was honestly one of my favorite things- it's a must get in my opinion. Homey dish with incredible flavors! Their naan is fresh and pairs well with it. The chicken was good, but I've had better honestly. The shami was a little disappointing as I expected more flavor and it was slightly dry, but good. Their rice was so tasty and I loved the sweetness coming from the carrots an raisins. Of course, the sheeryakh was great- quite a big portion for one person, but I loved the texture. It tastes very similar to the Indian/South Asian/Pakistani ice cream, "Kulfi." CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK: Service needs improvement. The whole time I was there I had to keep looking for waiters to make eye contact with to ask for menu, water, paying, etc. It took about 10 min or more for me to have to call a busy waiter over just to look at the menu- no one came over on their own. Things just took time for a Saturday night- plus they were hosting an event on top of this. Needless to say, I've never had service like this, but the vibe and food made me be not as harsh. Despite the service, this place is a must try for authentic Afghan cuisine. Can't wait to try more of their menu (and the borani banjan again) in the future!

The chicken bowl was amazing. Friend loved the spinach and we got the chickpea. The star of the…read morenight was the eggplant dish! We have had it at other restaurants but this place topped it!! Way too stuffed to get dessert but the ice cream looked phenomenal!

Hands down the best kabob spot in the area!…read more The staff here is always friendly, and the food quality is incredibly consistent every single time. The meat is perfectly cooked -- so juicy and tender -- and everything is seasoned just right. The bread has the perfect texture, and the sauces they serve on the side are absolutely delicious and pair so well with the kabobs. One must-try is their chickpeas -- mixing them with the rice is seriously amazing. I usually can't eat kabobs from other places because of that strong, gamey smell, but this is the only place where everything tastes clean, flavorful, and just right. This is a true hidden gem and easily a once-a-week (or more!) kind of place. The kind of food you keep craving and thinking about long after you've eaten. Highly recommend!

I kept seeing this place mentioned on Northern Virginia Foodies facebook page and everyone vouched…read morefor it on there, so while being in Ashburn had to give it a try. They were able to make me a spicy chicken kabob side and it was really delicious, cooked fresh to order and it was juicy. Ran me about $9 and the guy running the cashier, was very nice! Although I only tried the chicken kabob which was very good, I imagine everything else would be just as good! Definitely recommend trying this place it

I've visited bistro aracosia twice. The food is always amazing and the service is also great…read more Everyone is kind and friendly. The bread comes out with four different sauces in the beginning which is nice. We got the assorted dumplings which were very flavorful and delicious. The lamb rack is to die for and the saffron chicken is also very good. I preferred the other two entrees over the lamb moghuli but it might be because I'm not a huge fan of the smoky flavor. The restaurant has a cozy and comforting atmosphere and is pretty quiet. Will be going back again:)

Perfection. Everything I have tried in this special Afghani restaurant is done perfectly…read more Delicious, fresh, beautifully presented, colorful, nice atmosphere and very clear and friendly in regard to vegan/ vegetarian and other dietary options. I highly recommend this restaurant to vegetarians and vegans. Excellent service and the food is truly mouth watering. I love their outdoor patio and they have heaters outdoor for cooler weather. A must try for sure! My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

Honestly after 30 years food preparation has sincerely declined…read more The kabobs were mediocre, haleem was horrible and salad was wilted. Was the best place we went all the time. Now will probably not return because the last few times it's been this quality.

I'm sad that I no longer work nearby, because I ate at Charcoal Kabob once a week. The chicken…read morekabob and the kubedah kabob with a side of chickpeas were my absolute favorite. I've tried many kabob places near my house and haven't found anywhere nearly as good as here. It's not inexpensive, but the food is absolutely worth it.

A Hidden Gem for Afghan Cuisine If you're looking for…read moresomething different from the usual Northern Virginia dining scene, Zamarod is a place worth discovering. This cozy restaurant quietly serves some of the most comforting and flavorful Afghan food in the area. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the portions are generous, and the flavors feel no authentic and thoughtfully prepared. Zamarod is a true neighborhood gem and one of the best places to experience Afghan cuisine in the area.

I enjoyed the salmon entree and the Bulanee Kachalu. I don't know much about Afghan cuisine, but…read morethe rich flavors are amazing. I look forward to trying more.

Craving lamb. Submitted my order via their website. Arrived at the restaurant and we were greeted…read moreas we walked in. The restaurant's decor is culturally appropriate. We arrived early evening and they had a candle and tablecloth on each table. I ordered Baadenjaan Bouranee, luscious eggplant dish; Frenched Rack Of Lamb, perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful; and Pumpkin Dumpling Entree, perfectly sweet, smooth interior and perfectly steamed dumpling wrapper. I will continue to support this establishment.

We were able to get reservations to this restaurant earlier in the day, but I would highly suggest…read moregetting reservations ahead of time because we saw people get denied when they just walked in. When we walked in, we were greeted very nicely and sat quickly. Our server was new and it was her first day so she couldn't really give any recommendations which wasn't the best, but the manager came out and was able to help with describing some of the dishes and giving great recommendations. Most of the people that we ate with ended up with some type of lamb dish and the lamb was phenomenal. The rice was delicious. The eggplant was delicious. We got a bunch of appetizers. Everything was on point. Everything tasted super fresh and overall we had a very nice experience. The food also came out very quickly. The overall ambience was very nice very home type vibe and it is a smaller restaurant for limited tables One of our friends that we went with since we haven't seen each other for a long time was really craving a beer and kebabs which sometimes a little bit harder than one would anticipate but they served alcohol as well as delicious food so win-win here. So overall, I would highly recommend this place if you want delicious Afghan food, but of course remember to book in advance .

Just had the F7 combo at Sultan Kabob and it was outstanding! The lamb and ground beef kabobs were…read moreperfectly tender and flavorful, paired with delicious chickpeas, fluffy rice, and fresh naan bread. Everything was cooked to perfection. Great Afghan food--highly recommend! Service was excellent and very accommodating. Worth the visit!

No one answered phone multiple times I called to place an order. Believe this place is closedread more