I'm always looking for a solid kabob place and Kabob Garden (previously Kabob House) is just that. I ordered a variety of entrees and apps to have an overall perspective. The portions were generous, the price points are lower, and the food tastes great. I got a lamb, shami, and beef kabob combo. The meat pieces were chunky! Very tasty and not dry. The white sauce had a good consistency. The green sauce should've been a little spicier. The samosas had a crisp but tender crust and the filling was tasty without being overpowered with spice. The hummus had a great texture, although for a side, I thought there should've been a bit more. The naan that accompanies it though is amazing! Thickest naan I've ever had! Fluffy and large! The okra side had a generous portion, good consistency, and great for topping the naan. The lady at the counter was extremely pleasant! Will definitely go back again! read more

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Lunch special with beef kabob is the way to go. Double the meat of the other dishes. I had a salad with lamb. Lamb was perfectly cooked and cut very cut with the plastic cutlery; however, the rest of the salad came in big chunks and was pretty flavorless. I did like that they put veggies into the bread basket. read more

Kabob Garden - Lunch special with drink for 10$ - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Amazing food and reasonable price. I finally found a good neighborhood Kabob shop. We got the Super Jambo with chicken, Shami and beef with a side of spinach. That was a lot of food! Good for two people. read more

Delicious food with generous portions, especially if you order the plates! The place has a very authentic, friendly, local feel and the food is consistently good between visits. I just wish they had fries available as a side, but the gyros, schwarma, and pitas are delicious nonetheless! read more

The nicest staff! As they were cleaning up and closed - I knocked on the door and they offered me food! It was incredible

My favorite local restaurant. The gf and I come here every week. Everything we have tried so far has been great, but the Chef's Special and the Lamb Chops are especially good. One of the very few places in this area that cook meats consistently excellent. read more

I will always come back for the quabili Palau! Large portions- I always eat twice from one entree. The service for both takeout and delivery is excellent, super friendly staff. A gem in the Ballston/VA Square quarter. read more

Gyro lamb stars! The homemade yogurt sauce! And why 5 stars 1) clean and open kitchen 2) friendly staff and quick service 3) right pricing 4) juicy and tender meat cooked into perfection 5) perfect grilled fresh naan bread 6) creamy excellent homemade yogurt 7) crisp and fresh veggies What else can you ask for? More Gyro I guess! read more

Stopped by on an impulse. Paid $8 for a lamb kabob sandwich (which seems like a great price?) -- very tasty and filling. I appreciate that I ordered "no lettuce" and got no lettuce. My order cannot have taken any more than five minutes to fill, but I received a small sample cup of Afghan chicken noodle soup to try while I waited. The soup was dynamite -- very homey and comforting, but a little spicy too, exactly what I would want if I were feeling under the weather (or hungover). Enthusiastic and friendly service. The cashier gave me a coupon for my next order. I wrote this place off ever since it opened, just because the corner seemed cursed, but now I am definitely adding this place to my local carryout favorites list. I'm excited to explore the rest of their menu. While I was placing my order, I could see a cook baking fresh flatbread, which is just a beautiful thing to see. read more

I'lll be honest, the cheesy plastic billboard outside was what initially drew me in, but we were absolutely blown away by the phenomenal kebabs, rice, and naan bread. The Afghani (?) manager was super friendly and funny, and in true Virginia fashion, he went back and forth with the language, taking our orders in English, and then translating to Spanish for his prep cook. :). 5*, will return. read more

It takes a really long time to get your order. I've stopped by a handful of times from the week after their grand opening to a month later and things aren't better. They make everything on order, including grilling the kabob fresh, which is great because it's fresh and tasty. But it takes a long time during lunch hour. I ordered a kabob dish and the cashier did not recommend it for lunch time because it takes 20 minutes. I also think that the salads would be better with some tasty additions, such as pickled vegetables (turnips, onions, radishes). Otherwise, the meat is excellent -- well seasoned, tender, tasty. The bread is outstanding. There also seems to be some workflow issues that need improvement, which I think -- if fixed -- would make it better. I ordered before three other people and all of those folks got my order before mine. Two of them ordered the exact same item and the server called out the order by dish, not name, so the two who came after me got their orders before I did. I hope that these issues are improved because they are one establishment after several that have not succeeded in that particular spot. read more

Amazing food! Yes it takes awhile because they grill your food once you order, but you can also call in orders ahead of time. They often let you sample the chicken soup while you wait...which is delicious (spicy chicken noodle soup). I always get the chicken kebab - and will try the gyro next time. Staff are all super friendly and helpful as well. Hope this place sticks around! read more

Chicken kabob is delicious and moist. I love the bread that comes with the platter, fresh and warm. Very friendly employees.

I was ecstatic when I found out they opened a location here in Arlington! I've been going to the one in Annandale since I was a little girl. The food is AMAZINGGGG. Made with love. Lol. Flavorful food, clean place, & lots of street parking. read more

Kabab house is sooo good. I used to eat at their location in Tysons. Was stoked to find out they have a new Ballston location. This place is family run and all their food items are seasoned, cooked, and portioned to perfection. It's enough for lunch and dinner. The green sauce is banging. It's worth getting an extra. Start w the chicken Kabob's meal w chick peas... then go from there. read more

Kabob Garden - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

All the food I tried was very tasty. I came back the next day. Very friendly business owners. Can't miss this little place!

This is my favorite local kabob place. It is consistently good all the time. The staff is very friendly. I always get the boneless chicken kabob and it is always tender and flavorful. I want to try other things but always end up getting the boneless chicken kabob bc of how good it is. The portions are very large so I always have leftovers. This place never disappoints. read more

Just tried Kabob house for the first time and it was super yummy. Chicken kabob had lots of flavor and really liked the potato curry and chick peas as well. Definitely worth a try and I will be going back for sure. read more

May not look like much from the outside but go in and you'll be met by the staff who are really nice and friendly and they will give you some of the best food in town for a good price for the portion of food you get. As a younger guy who does mma at the studio next door it's a great place to eat and recover your energy at. read more

I love this neighborhood spot for their platters, hummus, and gyro sandwich. Their hummus is velvety smooth and luscious, and worth every dollar. You can tell it is made fresh and with care to ensure its quality. And of all the gyro sandwiches I've had in my life, my favorite is from Kabob House. The warm and pillowy with the right balance of fresh vegetables, tzatziki, and tasty gyro meat. I'm trying to order/get take-out from them as often as possible in hopes they survive the pandemic. read more

I was expecting to like this place after reading all the positive reviews. I wonder why no one else mentioned that the food's primary ingredient is salt. Seriously, if you want to eat salt mixed with some meat, then by all means go here. The reason I gave two stars instead of one was because the interior is clean and the staff was nice. But I would never ever go back. read more

Incomplete order. Not real Qabuli but rather a made-up version of it by adding pieces of lamb from the stew to the rice. Cesar salad with chicken was nearly inedible. read more

This is our go-to place for kabab and rice. They are extremely homely and welcoming. My husband usually gets the combo platter and loves the eggplant side. I usually take the gyro. They all are good though. read more

I came to support this local restaurant during the Covid pandemic. The food is great and the staff was very appreciative of the business. Been back a few times since and never disappointed. read more

Best Kabob spot in Arlington hands down! I got the A-1 chicken kabob and loved it. Incredible flavor and good portion. I've been to a lot of Kabob spots and this one takes the cake. Ask for Bob and he will treat you right! Will be back and I encourage all to pay Kabob House a visit. read more

Kabob Garden - Afghan Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place is amazing. This is my first yelp review I have ever made, because I've never been to a place this good. Great price, amazing quality, and hoouey mama satisfaction guaranteed. If you want to go to kabob palace in crystal city, come here instead. If you are in the area wanting something to eat, look no further. read more

So good! A1 (chicken) and A2 (lamb chop) were both amazing. Tender and superbly seasoned without being overly seasoned. Delicious bread/nan with it. Lentils and eggplant were delicious sides. The owner was so friendly and obviously proud of his food. It shows. We'll be back for sure! read more

Gyros were good. Lamb souvlaki platter had just 3 small lamp chops and was not a good value. Green yogurt sauce was very good on the side.

Came here on a whim before an appointment in the area. It's a local family-owned chain and the owner and his niece were super friendly and helpful. I got the gyro sandwich, and it was so good! It's pretty no frills, but the food was delicious, fresh, and inexpensive. I will absolutely go back to try other things, including the sides. read more

I eat here pretty often and the food is great every time. The service is also very fast.

WOW, stopped in for the first time and the food is incredible and staff extremely kind and welcoming (offering samples of soup). If you are tired of the same old chain food in Arlington this is your spot - no pretenses just fresh made, sit down quality food at a reasonable price. Because they make your food fresh, in my case chicken kabob, expect to wait a few minutes while it is made. read more

The Kabob House just opened up right underneath our building (Quincy plaza) and we are so lucky to have such easy access to it. My husband and I both ordered a combo with lamb and chicken. The lamb and chicken were both cooked so well and the rice mixed in was amazing! The best part of the entire meal though was the bread! Their bread is so fresh and I see myself coming just for that with some of their eggplant (an amazing side dish we also got). In addition to the great food, the service was great! It's such a nice location and a cute little spot. I'll definitely be a frequent patron. read more

Excellent Service, Very Friendly Staff. Great Food, Very Nice Afternoon. I really recommend this place. read more

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This place is so good that I decided to write my first Yelp review. My boyfriend and I visited this place a few weeks ago, and we really enjoyed it. And they're consistent -- the experience was just as amazing tonight when three of my friends and I came in. The owners/managers/employees are all SO friendly! They're really intent on ensuring you have a great experience. They gave us a free sample of soup while we decided what to order, and they were more than happy to let us sub sides and the type of rice. They grilled our food and made fresh bread right in front of us, while joking and talking with us -- so while it may take some time to get your order, you know it's fresh. On top of that, the food is good -- but the experience is just what makes it. read more

Authentic; reliably delicious; excellent service whether by phone or digital order. Cannot recommend enough.

Amazing, authentic, Afghan eats with a side of exceptional customer service. I ran in here to escape the deadly cold, and the woman who was working gave me a small cup of soup just to help me warm up while I looked at the menu(!). We struck up a nice conversation and Bob, the owner, even convinced me to sample some fresh lamb after I told him that I usually pass on lamb. IT IS HONESTLY THE FIRST TIME I'VE EVER ENJOYED LAMB! The meat was seasoned perfectly and so tender. I had come in with a hankering for a sandwich, so I walked away with that and a tub of the soup which I was sold on from the sample that warmed my bones. Both were delicious and portions are generous. Great space as well- lots of seating inside, but there's a lovely patio area for when the weather turns warm. I can't believe this place is just down the street! VA Square has really scored big- I met a regular while I was there, and I'm sure I'll be following in his footsteps. read more

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Went here with my family recently and we all loved it! The food was very delicious and the portions are quite large. The bread was so soft and fresh! We could see our food being cooked and prepared fresh and it was brought out to us quickly. The owners were extremely nice and made sure everything was to our liking and came by our table to ask us if we needed anything. We will definitely be back during the summer time to take advantage of the outdoor seating! read more

Great vegan and vegetarian options. Most of the food is dairy free and doesn't contain eggs. Everything we got tasted great!

Food sucked. The chicken kabob was dry. The eggplant was tasteless and mushy. Will never order from here again.

Support this place please, Ballston needs a kabob place. Good food, nice people behind the counter. I've been several times and enjoyed it. read more