This place is awesome. Great staff, incredible food and a clean, well-managed atmosphere. Tell em' John sent you and says Halal! A+++ Two thumbs up!! read more

Take the kabobs off your menu! This was once good Mediterranean food. Their food is an insult to what they once served. Probably new owners cutting corners and faking it. Now, they are serving dry unseasoned chicken , canned spinach, and old bread. Nope!! read more

Service was exceptional! I was greeted enthusiastically when I entered and staff were helpful and friendly with my questions about their house specials. I'm just sad I'm visiting the area because I'd make this a weekly rotation for a meal. More than generous with my plate portions #2 Reshmi chicken kabob was moist and packed with authentic flavor. I'm hoping to try the shrimp platter before I depart the area. I saw a lot of desserts and it also has an inhouse fried chicken business (Hip Hop Fish & Chicken) but their kabobs are fire! read more

Kabob BQ - 2. Chicken Reshmi Kabob, Potato Curry, &Naan. In house sauce was the boss - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

The lamb is so good and well seasoned and the rice so fluffy and delicious, will definitely go again.

I had not been to Kabob BQ since they merged with HipHop Chicken and fish. But was in the mood for Kabob. So I figured I stopped though from past visits. I ordered the Lamb and chicken Kabob combo with chickpeas and spinach. Was looking forward to crush it when I got home. Unfortunately I was disappointed. It tasted nothing like it did before. The chicken and lamb kabobs were underseasoned and pale looking. The chickpeas were tender, but the flavor was a little off. The Naan was overcooked. The best thing about the meal was the spinach. I love Kabobs. But not sure if will be back there unless it's for Hiphop fish and chicken. read more

Location Just off 301. Parking Large lot-lots of space. Service Easy online order. Omar was very friendly and provided outstanding service. The executive Chef was there to greet me and attend to the food. Food We had the lamb kabob-very tasty. Omar offered us a variety of sauces which were all tasty. They substituted the spinach for cabbage-which was fine with us. Amazing! Served with pita. The rice was light and fluffy. The large salad was large-chopped well, and fresh. Summary Local, easy to order, friendly and attentive service, healthy food that is definitely gourmet! Delish! read more

Kabob BQ - 4. Lamb Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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I had a taste for Chicken Kabobs with the freshly made naan bread, and based on previous visits the food was always exceptional. The Chicken was always well seasoned and the naan was cooked to perfection. Well that was my expectation when I stopped by to order my favorite meal from there, and discovered that it had merged with Hip Hop Chicken & Fish. Unfortunately the meal I ordered the Chicken Kabob platter that came with rice and I ordered a side f spinach and potatoes, usually a very satisfying meal, but not this time nothing was seasoned and the naan bread was overcooked, it was almost like a cracker. Not sure is this was a one-off but based on that meal I will be looking elsewhere for chicken kabobs in the future. read more

I've seen the brightly lit neon signs for this spot often in Waldorf Maryland. I thought that I'd stop by...one day. Then I started getting REQUEST to go!! When I found out it was Indian & Afghan cuisine...I had to find out what it was hittin on...Let's GO!! . Where I am: @kabobBQ . Location Reviewed: 2246 Crain Hwy., Waldorf M.D. . Menu Includes: Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Salmon, & Shrimp Kabob's, Wraps, & Platters, Curries, Tikka Masala's, Palak(Spinach) entree's, Naan, Rice, Salads, Potato Curry, Chickpeas, Butter Squash, Baklava, Mango Flavor, & canned Beverages. . Items Reviewed: Their Samosas (with potatoes, & green beans inside & a sweet tamarind sauce $4.99). ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! Especially dipped in the tamarind sauce!! Their Combo #5 (with chicken, lamb, & beef kabobs, naan,salad, potato curry, rice, vinegar carrot cilantro sauce, mint yogurt cilantro sauce, hot sauce, & ranch $23.95). STAMP each kabob!! All were excellently grilled , tender, juicy, tasty, and blended well with each sauce (STAMP all the sauces too)!! STAMP the curry potatoes...spicy, & hearty, I could've had a bowl of these. The Naan...ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! I had to get another piece, I dropped the first one. The salad was DELICIOUS, with that ranch sauce, that had a extra kick to it. The Baklava ($4.99).STAMP!! Sweet, flaky, nutty...this is the BEST Baklava I've ever had!! The Mango Flavor ($4.99). DELICIOUS!! It tasted like a smooth mango yogurt. . Customer Service: EXCELLENT!! This spot is Welcoming, they exude Patience, and they're Attentive. . Online Navigation: Simple/Easy . Parking: Plentiful . Recommendations: Everything I had above!! =STAMP =A.DELICIOUS =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH read more

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Good Day good people! We have another spot that I needed to review,. If you been with me, you know how I like to do it, we rate, atmosphere, service and of course FOOD!! Let's get into it! Atmosphere (4.5 Stars) from the outside, it looks very dingy, for the longest I didn't go because I judged the outside (I normally don't do that lol) but I'm new to the area so at first it didn't do it for me. However inside it's definitely a friendly vibe. Service (5 Stars) the cook and the gentleman behind the register are great and friendly! Every time I go they have me laughing and make me feel like my business is important. If I could give them 10 stars I would for service! Food (5 Stars) I am NEVER disappointed! Everything is flavorful and seasoned!! This isn't just edible, it's actually GOOD! There's a difference. I had the Boneless Chicken chunks with rice and potatoes, wife had Tikki Marsala, with Naan. read more

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I was craving some food on a random day and decided to do research on yelp and came across this establishment. It had five stars so I knew it had to be great. However, I was not impressed unfortunately. I ordered a lamb chops, which came with rice, a vegetable and a salad and of course the non-bread, the food was average. I cannot comment on the service and or the ambience in the establishment as it's just a carryout and I do not recommend eating there. read more

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Hubby and I were craving some lamb one COVID-mandatory-quarantined evening and KabobBQ was a top local result! We placed our orders conveniently online (I got the lamb kabobs with chickpeas and a side of potato curry and my husband ordered the lamb chops) and made our way for pick-up. Upon arrival we had to wait about 5 additional minutes (in our vehicle) which was no biggie at all because the kind gentleman brought out our food once it was done. The ride home was the worst - argh! My food was finger licking! The lamb was done to perfection, my chickpeas were seasoned perfectly, the potato curry was drool worthy (mind you I was going out on a limb ordering this as I had never had it and I'm glad I did), my side salad was FRESH and the perfect compliment, and the buttery naan was pillowy soft!!! I truly enjoyed my dinner! My husband on the other hand said his lamb chops were too spicy, but I disagree. I'm kicking myself for always passing by this spot and not stopping in until now. This was my first visit but def not my last! read more

Kabob BQ - Lamb Kabob with Chickpeas and side of Potato Curry - delish! - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

I love this place. I've had the chicken kabobs, salmon and all of the sides. Everything is always fresh and hot.

The food at KabobBQ is delicious. That's not my issue. If you order online you pre-pay. I love the lambchops but literally 50% of the time I order either it charges me but says the restaurant didn't get the order or it charges me then I get a call saying they're canceling because they don't have lamb chops. There has to be a way for them to not let you order if an item isn't available. Today I ordered the shrimp skewer meal and added an extra skewer and the shorted me 1 shrimp. The skewers are 4 shrimp each but I only got 11 shrimp. I have only had one occasion where there wasn't an issue. Again, the food is delicious so I'll go again but I won't go out of my way for it because of the fear of disappointment read more

Kabob BQ - Shrimp skewer meal with chick peas as the side - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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Best of the best. Fantastic food and fantastic owners! I wish I lived closer so I could eat here more often. read more

My wife and I have been looking for good Indian food. This restaurant serves an Afghan version of Indian food. The vast majority of their reviews focus on the kabobs. They missed some great food here because this place is more than just kabobs!! We tried 8 dishes on 2 visits: Lamb Curry, Chicken Tikka Marsala, Lamb Biryani, Beef Wrap, Salmon Kabob, Shrimp Kabob, a side of spinach, and a side of Naan. The Naan is made in-house. On the first visit, it was hard and inedible. We told them on our second visit. We were given a second naan for free. That was great customer service!  It was chewy and a little crispy hard around the edge. The flavor was typical white flatbread. It was not worth the price.    The spinach dish had boiled spinach with a blend of simple seasonings like salt, pepper, and maybe garlic. It was bland. The Palak Chaat or Palak Paneer might be better.    The Shrimp Kabob had 4 shrimps. They were 21/25 size shrimp. It had a strong grilled flavor with a peppery marinade. They were tender and moist and the shrimp flavor was good. It's definitely worth getting!    The Salmon Kabob was one slice of salmon filet, about 4 inches long. It had a slight grilled flavor and a moderate salmon flavor with a hint of salt and pepper. It was tender and somewhat moist. A simple dish that was good tasting, but not great. The kabobs came with dipping sauces. There was a green sauce, a white sauce, and a hot sauce. The hot sauce was ground red peppers in water. It was extremely hot. It's that simple.    The green sauce tasted like it had mint, salt, pepper, vinegar, and a leafy green herb flavor. No heat in this sauce.    The white sauce tasted like a ranch dressing that was sour and peppery. These sauces were interesting and different from other Indian dipping sauces that we've had. Did we love them? They were okay. We've had better.    The Lamb Biryani had pieces of lamb, basmati rice, and yellow curry. It was spicy hot and flavorful; however, the overwhelming heat from the hot peppers in the curry needs to be reduced a little so the spices and seasonings can be appreciated. The basmati rice was cooked well. The lamb was tender and had a slightly gamey flavor. Overall, this dish had a pleasing combination of flavors that worked well together except for the excessive hot peppers. You can ask for a specific spice heat level. It ranges from 1 to 10. They use jalapeño peppers for heat. You can ask for no hot peppers also.    The Lamb Curry had chunks of lamb meat in an onion spice sauce. It came with basmati rice. We asked for heat at a 5 level. It was crazy hot! So, what is a 10? A flame thrower?!  In between bites, with some milk to drink, I could tell that the curry had many complementary ingredients of herbs, spices, and seasonings. With less hot pepper, this dish would be delicious. The lamb was moist, tender, and not gamey in flavor. My wife didn't mind the heat, so she loved it.    The Chicken Tikka Marsala had marinated chicken meat pieces with chopped onions in a tomato cream sauce. It came with basmati rice. It was slightly hot even though we ordered it without hot pepper. That was a mistake on their part. But we enjoyed it anyway. The chicken was tender and moist. This dish had a flavorful blend of spices and seasonings in the sauce and chicken. The tomato and cream flavors were balanced nicely. The flavor profile was well-rounded which made it satisfying and tasty.    The Beef Wrap had a soft corn tortilla filled with lettuce, tomato, onion, a piece of ground beef, and white sauce. The tortilla was huge compared to the filling. There was a small amount of tomatoes, onions, and lettuce. There was one strip of beef made of seasoned ground beef. It was small in size. The beef flavor and seasoning were mild. Basically, it was a corn tortilla with a little flavor from the filling. It was not worth the money.    The dining room and restrooms were clean. There were 9 tables and 19 chairs indoors. There is no outdoor seating. Omar, Chef Hashim's son, was friendly, helpful, and informative. You can watch kabobs being grilled while you wait. It took some time for food to be prepared, like 35 minutes for a biryani, 2 kabobs, naan, and spinach. Good food takes time to make. We were pleasantly surprised to find some outstanding dishes here! We'll be returning for our favorites and to try some new dishes. read more

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I have tried the entire menu. The food is consistent each and every time! The staff are friendly. They have reasonable seating if you can't wait to get home. I have recently noticed that the establishment has rebranded and appears to have partnered with "Hip Hop Fish & Chicken." This is extremely concerning considering HHFC has much to be desired in the quality of food. I do not eat there, and this partnership saddens me. read more

Delicious, affordable food, super friendly and polite service. These guys are proud of the food they make. The shop is clean and very busy. I strongly recommend the shrimp!!! read more

I love this place. I love the flavors and the customer service. Both of these dishes were great. Seasoned perfectly. I personally like the drier rice but I know some don't. Just keep that in mind. They give you fresh Naan bread with your platters. Their green sauce and the spicy one are both delicious. Ask for extra if you use a lot of sauces. NY favorite side dish is the curried chickpeas. They are flavorful and tender. The spinach is awesome as well. I didn't give it a 5 because I think their prices are a little high for the portions they give. Otherwise, I love them. read more

Kabob BQ - Grilled shrimp platter over basmati rice with curried potatoes - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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What a hidden gem! This place may not look like much on the outside but it's worth a visit. I picked up a to-go order and the car smelled amazing the whole drive home. We loved the chicken kabob--cooked perfectly, with barbecue crispy outside, and juicy meat inside. The curries were also deliciously bold with plenty of seasoning, aroma, and creaminess. The sauces that accompany the dishes also enhance the flavors. Highly recommend for a decadent dinner! read more

Kabob BQ - 7. Paneer Shashlik with chickpeas and no rice - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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Just had lunch at the Charles. It was amazing and the service was even better and Sofia took care of all our needs. The food and Sophie is the reason to come here. Got a chance to meet an owner, Darren and he was very friendly and accommodating. They are good people try The Charles you won't be disappointed. La Plata, Maryland. read more

My husband and I drove 50 minutes to try this place out due to the reviews. We easily found it located right off 301. The parking lot has an odd layout but that's not a big deal. The place is relatively small inside with about 5 tables. Right when I walked in I noticed two things, how cold it was and this loud, high pitched whistling noise. That's ultimately why I took one star off because we dined in and both the cold and sound were bothersome. That aside, the food and service were great. We both got a combo. I had the shrimp and salmon kabob combo. The combos come with salad, rice, bread and a vegetable. It's a great deal. The shrimp and salmon had great flavor and were cooked perfectly as were the rice and potatoes. The potatoes could've used a bit more salt in my opinion. They gave us ranch for the salad but I noticed unlike traditional ranch it had a bit of a kick. They also gave us 3 sauces, a vinegar based sauce, one yogurt based, and a spicy sauce. I loved the spicy sauce but beware, it's spicy like ghost pepper or reaper, not jalapeño or even habanero. I tried to order the palak chaat but they didn't have any unfortunately. We took a rice pudding and baklava to go. The rice pudding was ok but the baklava was amazing. My husband and I agreed it was the best we've ever had. We will definitely be back when we're in the area. read more

Kabob BQ - Salmon and Shrimp Kabob Combo - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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I've passed by this place plenty of times and never thought to stop by. The food is awesome really good, seasoned well, and fresh. They are open 11-8 everyday! I've been twice since I've went last week. read more

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This is a hidden gem. You might miss it if you were just driving by since it's located next to a busy road but make sure you stop by because the food here is so simple yet delicious. Stopped by because we saw the great reviews and decided to give it a try and now we are regulars. Can tell this place is family owned and they are such nice and genuine people serving healthy and hearty food. My husband and I generally get the combo with various meat. They're all so good and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The meat is so so juicy and so simple yet tasty. The sauces they give you are so good to pair with them too. I love the vinegar sauce on the rice. The sides are amazing too like the chickpeas. Give this place a try and you will become a regular too. It does take around 15-20 mins to prepare your food so if you're hungry and can't wait, call ahead. The restaurant is generally pretty empty when we go (we usually grab dinner here) but they have a lot of pick up orders. I will go early next time and try the desserts and samosas (always sold out by dinner time when I go). Can't wait to go back to this place to try more food! read more

We eat here at least once a month. The spicy chicken thighs are good, as are most of the kebabs. The did away with some of the menu it's we liked though read more

The food here was great. My boyfriend and I stopped by for a late lunch. I ordered the salmon and he ordered combo of chicken and lamb. The portions were huge, the salmon was cooked perfectly and the squash side was way better than I expected. I'd definitely eat here again. The only reason for not giving it five stars is the cleanliness of the place. None of the tables to eat at were cleaned. Thankfully I had wipes with me. There were only a few tables and most people ordered their food to go. read more

Kabob BQ - Salmon and sides - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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New management, new chef..And I am very pleased. I came twice in the last year and both times i threw the food away. And decided i would never look at this place again. A friend told me they got new management and i should give it another try... and i have to say I was very satisfied with the new owner and food. Omar took care of us, made sure everything was great. Highly recommended. -Ali Baloch read more

Kabob BQ - Chicken Kabob (Boneless) Chicken Reshmi Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

So I got a yelp message from Omar informing me this spot had the same name but was under new management with a world class chef. For someone to time the time to reach out directly to anyone that rated the old place lower to welcome a second chance made me want to give this place another try. What really impressed me as soon as I walked in and Omar took the time to provide great customer service, explained the changes and new offerings. I'm glad I decided to go back and give this spot another chance. I have to update the rating to this spot. I love good Afghan / Pakistani food, and when I say this place was on point hands down great all around. I got the #11 Bq combo (One chicken, one lamb and one shami) added shrimp (yep they have shrimp also), with a side of chickpeas and spinach. Everything was outstanding. The meats were all tender and seasoned well. I'm a meat lover, but could have ate the sides on there on. They have a white sauce along with the green, both of them compliment the food really well. Shout out to both Omar and Chef Hashim, your food speaks for itself. I will be back! read more

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Great food. Too bad they are Hip Hop chicken now. Still waiting for them 3 months now to incorporate previous menu. since I was told they merged.for As of today no kabob menu is available. read more

Yum. Swung by for the first time over the weekend. I ordered the combo with beef and chicken with chickpeas as my side. Two skewers, over rice with the side, small salad and bread. My thoughts: *chicken skewer: 6 stars. OMG this was so good. The chicken was perfectly cooked, not dry at all, and I loved the seasoning. I could eat a pound of this. *beef skewer: 3 stars. The flavoring was great, but my particular skewer was overcooked. *rest of dish: 4 stars. There was ample rice, I think it was basmati variety and very nicely cooked. I LOVED my chickpeas - whatever sauce they were in had a nice zip to it. I didn't have belly room for the salad so I can't comment. The bread I think was wheat flour so a little tougher than I personally prefer. The owner/chef was a delight. I wish him success and I will come back and eat all the chicken. Waldorf is a veritable desert for good food, and Kabob BQ is an oasis! read more

We have been here numerous times since they opened about 9 months ago and they have steadily been good every single time. We will often get it to go for dinner on a weeknight. The portions are very generous especially the naan!! It's huge!!! We most often get the chicken kebab but my husband has also tried the lamb. It's always very flavorful and moist. It comes with a small side salad and choice of one side. We have tried the lentils, chickpeas and pumpkin. Everything is so tasty and has a great depth of flavor. The pumpkin is really unique and a nice change. One time they had a cauliflower side and it was absolutely delicious but they've only had it one time that we went. Not sure if they only serve it on a certain day but I would get that every single time if they offered it. There is this green sauce that they give you on the side that is so delicious. I love to pour it all over my rice and it just takes it over the top. I think majority of their business is carry out. There are quite a few tables to eat at if you want to dine in but I think carry out is the way to go. Definitely one of our local go to places now. read more

Kabob BQ - Chicken and rice. Pour the green sauce all over the rice and chicken... You won't be disappointed! - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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Tried this spot for the first time today and I couldn't wait to post this review. The food was excellent, that's all I can say, well not really, service was also good, great portions. Needless to say , they have a new customer. To summarize, yummmmy! read more

The food is so fresh!!! Def so good! My husband and I loved it, we got the combo 5 and combo 1!! read more

We went as a group and all of us were food poisoning one after another. My loved when he went, he recommended to the group

I loved this place and the people that work there. It was our first time visiting and Omar was so friendly and helpful with our order. The meat was tender and flavorful. Salad was crisp and fresh. Great amount of food for the price point. read more

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If you haven't tried this place I highly recommend that you do. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! The chickpeas, chicken, spinach & curried potatoes all have robust seasoning. I like to take the naan & dip it in the curry sauce. The food is plentiful (I got three meals out of mine) & the service I received was phenomenal. They made me feel welcomed and gave me an amazing experience. I love this place and will continue to visit. If you're hesitant about anything just simply ask to try it. Side note: Mr. Umer, I am coming back to try the butter chicken. read more

Kabob BQ - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

(4.75) Tried this establishment on a recommendation. Glad I did! Couldn't decide, so I ordered the #11 combo. All of the included proteins were succulent, flavorful & tender! Loved the spinach, fresh side salad & rice! Something about the rice though, I could have eaten it by itself! Friendly owner. Definitely recommend!!! read more

Kabob BQ - #11 combo w/spinach & salad. - Afghan Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Really great Kabob - the spice was just right! The spicy chili harissa was amazing when used judiciously. The waiter made solid recommendations and I could tell they were proud of their food. Great experience! read more

Yum, great food. Always get kabobs Flavorful, fresh, and real food. Not a fan of the merger with hip hop fish and chicken. No AC in facility, feel for the cooks! But food is delicious to go read more

staff was polite. the restaurant was clean. the food is a far cry from what it was when they opened. the food was tasteless, no seasoning everything was very bland. I couldn't in good faith recommend this place as it is now, bring back the old chef or at least Afghan chefs to lend to the authenticity of the taste of the food. read more

Phenomenal. Service was quick and the staff was friendly and very attentive. Did the Chicken and Shami and both paired perfectly with the included bread and rice. Flavors were perfect and the portions were well worth the price. Hoping they get to a better location eventually because they could rock an actual sit-down place. read more