This place is amazing. I thought I had good Turkish food when I tried some other Turkish places,…read morebut this was next level. It was packed but we found some nice people who offered to let us sit next to them. We got to the Kebab and pizza. Manager was also very kind and offered free sweets when we left. Coming back soon.

I came for a late lunch with my boyfriend and managed to snag a table. We ordered the Lahmacun…read more(round flatbread topped with seasoned minced meat, herbs, and spices, served with fresh tomato slices, greens, pickled onion, and a lemon wedge) and Mix Chicken & Doner Shawarma Pizza to share. It's still a great place to swing by for food. We didn't wait too long for food and they came out piping hot! Both items were great, although I preferred the Lahmacun a bit more due to the overall flavor profile and vegetables. The tea was a bit too bitter for me even with one pack of sugar. Although the space is on the smaller side, it was clean. There were lots of people in and out for both the food, bakery, and deli. However, it was served as a nice background noise without being disruptive. You can easily converse with someone unlike some places where it can get really loud. Can't wait to try more items on their menu and perhaps finally start making my way through their bakery items.

You will notice there's no photo attached to this review…read more.. That's because my salad did not survive long enough for a picture. The Lebanese Salad was so simple, but so good!. Delightfully fresh and filling. Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced red onions, chickpeas, dill, mint, a bit of lemon and some olive oil... and I got mine topped with a generous portion of gyro meat. Absolutely amazing. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful, and the lemon and herbs in the dressing gave the salad an extra brightness and freshness that made the whole thing so delightful. I didn't think it was possible to enjoy a simple salad so much. I'm sitting outside of the restaurant right now seriously deciding if I want to go back in and order one more to take home.

Salad picture doesn't align with what really is. And so many people uploading the same picture with…read morethe full of chicken dish. You have to be more careful to avoid being tricked like me.

The food was amazing. I had the cauliflower shawarma (roasted cauliflower) on salad, with chickpeas…read moreand spinach as the sides. The flavors were amazing and the sauces were stellar. I was trying to pace myself but I couldn't help but eat all of it in one sitting. The food was fresh and felt healthy. Great food! The service was quick too and the restaurant was nice so go out of your way to try this place.

I got the Roasted Garlic and Zaatar Hummus (4/5), Chicken Kabob Platter (4.5/5), and Salmon Kabob…read morePlatter (4.5/5). The hummus was good but nothing special; it came with some ok pita chips (3/5). The two kabobs were great; the chicken and salmon were tender and flavorful so were the chickpeas. I really liked the salad in the salmon kebab. The service was also good (4/5); everything came out quick. The restaurant is clean and standard for a fast casual spot (4/5).

This place is absolutely AMAZING!!! There are so many types and choices of food (Greek, Italian,…read moreMediterranean, Afghani, Indian, etc.). Staff is very friendly and accommodating! Atmosphere is very relaxing! Because they make everything from scratch, if a dish can be made vegan (or vegetarian), they will make it for you accordingly. My family is vegan and we LOVE their food!!! But, there are plenty of meat-eater items on the menu!

This place was very cute both for girls or date night. Portions were hella small and for the price…read moreextra whack. Service was fantastic. Really nice people

My friend and I had such a great experience at Dolan Uyghur Restaurant in Chantilly. Dolan is one…read moreof the first Uyghur restaurants in the D.C. and Fairfax area, and the greater D.C. area is home to the largest Uyghur community in the United States. Parking was easy, and the restaurant was very clean, spacious, and peaceful. It was quiet enough that we could actually enjoy our conversation and hear each other. Ali was our server, and he was incredibly kind and helpful. The menu has so many options that we probably would have sat there forever trying to decide without his recommendations. Our favorite dish was the lamb, which can be ordered by the pound. It was so juicy, tender, and flavorful. We also loved the mild Korma Chop, the pumpkin Kawa Manta, the Cold Egg Noodles, and the beef and tripe. The Dolan Gul Chai was incredible. My friend and I finished the entire pot and refilled it with hot water twice. For dessert, we shared the Dolan Cake and the Sütlaç rice pudding. My friend preferred the cake, while I especially enjoyed the creamy texture of the rice pudding. There are so many more dishes on the menu that we want to try. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Ali, for the wonderful recommendations!

A nova staple. Been very excited to try this place for a long time. Interior is beautifully…read moredecorated and very cultural. The restaurant owner was super kind. We arrived a bit before opening and the owner let us in early to get seated and escape the summer sun. Food was delicious and staff had good recommendations.

I've been coming here for over 25 years, and it has never once disappointed. From the perfectly…read moregrilled kabobs to the fresh, fluffy naan and the flavorful sides everything is always consistent and absolutely delicious. The family who runs this place is incredibly generous and kind. You can feel the love and care they put into both the food and the service, and that's something you don't find everywhere. Top-tier service every single time. It's also heartwarming to see the new generation working here. It shows how much pride and dedication goes into keeping this tradition alive, and it honestly gives me hope that this place will still be here serving amazing food for another 25 years (and hopefully much longer). If you're looking for authentic, flavorful, and consistently great food, this is hands down the spot. Places like this are rare, and I'm grateful it's been a part of my life for so long.

The best central/south Asian food in the DMV…read more Get the Haleem, and the eggplant side.

Really good, but next time I want to try some different items…read more I ordered the Garlic naan 6/10 not much flavor and the Briyani butter chicken. Although good, I really love saucy rice so I might have to try the Butter chicken independently. I'm also going to try a more standard briyani like the goat one. Overall, I will definitely give this spot another try. We ordered a to go meal. It took around 10-15 mins to prepare. A very casual looking spot.

BEWARE: This restaurant is extremely DISHONEST and is all about false advertising - so gross in…read morethem being super deceiving to its patrons! Their site clearly states that they have dine-in lunch special where one could 'order any of your favorite entree items & get $3 off) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between the hours of 11 AM and 2 PM. The staff, however, argued that it was for 'online orders only' (come on, no where on their site does it state this), and that since 'management was not present', they could provide a discount for 'one entree only' (while continuing to repeat that it was for 'online orders' only, as if they were doing a service for us - please). Meaning, they weren't willing to own up, honor, and rectify their false advertisements. Make this make sense, folks. Not sure if their recent renovation situation went to their heads, but shady and super sus business practices. Shame on you! This is not a good look, Charcoal Chicken, so no thank you - you lost a longtime customer. +DISHONEST +POSTS FALSE ADVERTISEMENTS

Don't let the name fool you, Ocean8 is just as much a restaurant as it is Hookah lounge, if not…read moreeven more of a restaurant! It's criminal that this place has so few reviews. The atmosphere is modern and inviting, and not overwhelming. I ordered food to-go because I did not want to deal with the Hookah smoke, and this is what I suggest for anyone else not comfortable with Hookah. The food is absolutely worth it! I ordered the Uyghur Samosa and Lamb Kabob. Uyghur Samosas are flaky, buttery pastries packed with a ground meat mixture(just like Vietnamese Pate Chaud!). Super delicious. Now, I'm not a lamb guy but the lamb kabob just blew me out of the water. Not gamy in the slightest, the meat is tender and has plenty of spice. Pickled onions and pita are a nice compliment. Could not recommend the lamb enough!! Please do yourself a favor and visit Ocean8, they deserve more recognition.

Ocean8 Restaurant went beyond our greatest expectations in food, service, & ambience. Incredibly…read moregratifying especially in the rich flavors and succulent taste & textures of the food served at dinner. Ali, Raoul, and the spectacular staff of Ocean8 for created a superb dining experience & introduction to exotic Ugyhur & Afghan cuisine. The staff and people we met there and dined with were very kind & gracious towards us. It was our first experience with Uyghur and Afghan cuisine and food we never had. All of the food was highly delicious. We had appetizers, dinner, and desserts in a buffet style. Servers came to our table and provided cups of ice and canned / bottled drinks of water and soda to us. The manager, Raoul, went from table to table to talk and provide assistance to us and all of the guests. Despite the huge crowd of diners, the staff were very professional and made sure all the guests needs were met. The appetizers we sampled were the: *Turkish Cheese Rolls The Star of all the appetizers. We loved the rich, lush, and creamy flavor. It was ideal to eat this appetizer first before sampling the other appetizers. ( Crispy, thin pastry rolls filled with creamy feta cheese and fresh parsley, lightly fried to perfection - reminiscent of the Italian version of a mozzarella stick) * Punjabi Samosa This appetizer gave an intense punch of flavor & spice in the first bite. It was the spiciest, unique, & most memorable flavor among all the appetizers served. ( A Punjabi Samosa is a crispy, golden pastry filled with a spiced blend of potatoes, peas, and aromatic herbs. Deep-fried to perfection and served with tangy tamarind and zesty mint chutneys. A classic North Indian street food favorite. * Uyghur Samosa Very easy to eat, delicious, and reminded me of a hand held version of chicken pot pie. My least favorite yet still a good appetizer. ( It is a breaded appetizer filled with seasoned minced beef and onions, topped with sesame seeds. ) This was the last appetizer I ate, and it reminded me of an Asian & Arabic smaller version of a chicken pot pie. Very tasty. ) * Afghan Homestyle Bolani I love how it was mildly flavored with spice and it was like an Afghan version of a quesadilla. ( An Afghan Bolani is a crispy, stuffed potato flatbread from Afghanistan filled with potatoes, green onion, chili peppers, and fresh herbs. It's pan fried until golden brown and crispy then cut into wedges.) * Garden Salad - A fresh and vibrant mix of cucumber, tomato, onions, and peppers. Dinner was Uyghur Pilaf Rice, Lamb chops, Uyghur Lamb Shish Kebab , a meatloaf like burger with an onion filling inside it, Ocean8 Chicken Chops, and Cacık Yogurt. The dinner entrees had more spice and intense flavors than the appetizers. My favorite entree was the lamb chop especially when eaten with the side of Uyghur pilaf rice and the cacik yogurt. The other meat dishes were superb in their flavor, spices, and presentation as well. Cacik, pronounced ja-jik is a Turkish yogurt and cucumber dish that's very common in almost all regions in Turkey. It was my favorite side & condiment to combine with the rice and dinner entrees. It reminded me of raita, and I ate the cacik with my dinner entrees the way I would eat raita. Raita is a classic Indian side dish made with cool, creamy yogurt, crisp cucumber, onions, and fresh herbs. It's a flavorful way to balance out the bold, spicy flavors of Indian food. We ordered two takeouts of the dessert we wanted to try at home after eating so much at the restaurant - the Tiramisu Cake. It was light, airy, and melted in your mouth - dessert perfection in taste and texture. I usually skip dessert but I could resist not trying this dessert. Overall, we were very highly satisfied and grateful for our dining experience at Ocean 8. We look forward to having future food experiences there.

The food here was really amazing. I've been back quite a few times for their hearty bowls.read more

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.

Omg everything about Eggholic was great! The food was amaaaazing, The service was great, and the…read morerestaurant was clean! Food- I ordered the amdavadi touch sandwich and the mango mastani. Both were great! I'm not a fan of mango but I loved this drink. The sandwich was yummy and perfectly filling! Service - 100/10. The service was amazing! So sweet and helpful with recommendations. They also noticed that while I was eating that I was using a lot of sauce, so they went ahead and just brought me more! So sweet of them to notice and go out of their way without asking to bring me more. Restaurant- nicely decorated, great music, clean, and has lots of seating. The bathrooms are clean and decorated nicely. Parking is great. Overall a great experience!

Omigod I loved the food here!! We got the spiced deviled eggs, chicken tikka pizza, and a couple…read moreparatha wraps (paneer and chicken). It was all classically Indian-good but also unique and fun--you didn't really know how anything would look until it came out. It's fast casual, so it was pretty efficient and timely. I can't wait to come back and try so so many other things on the menu.