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    Kabul Kabob House Express

    4.2 (294 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Beef Kabob
    Jens J.

    A nice find off Van Dorn near LA Mart. We had a hankering for meat on a skewer so we tried out Kabul Kabob. We entered a comfortable, clean restaurant and placed our orders with the staffer at the back next to the little buffet, which we could have opted for. Instead, JP ordered the #8 Lamb Shank and I asked for the #3 Beef Kabob. With my order, I was allowed to pick a vegetable side. Peering into the buffet cabinet, I saw spinach and chickpeas. I wanted to get chickpeas, but I saw little bits of green mixed in with the chickpeas. I asked what the green was, and sure enough, it was Lucifer's weed, cilantro. So I was going to get the spinach instead, but the young guy behind the counter said they had chickpeas in the back that had not been desecrated yet, would I like some? I said we gotta deal! Our orders came out with a separate tray loaded with hot freshly baked Tandoori bread the size of elephant ears. Our entrees were excellent. The tossed salad was as fresh as could be, accompanied by a very delicious, slightly sweet ranch-like dressing. The beef portion was generous and I was introduced to new spices that I liked and found light and pleasant. My entrée came with two types of an excellent basmati rice. JP's lamb shank also came with salad and two rices. What we did was tear pieces of the Afghan Tandoori bread and top the bread with things from our entrée and eat them like tacos. We had lots of bread left over. The Afghan bread is more like American bread than like Indian naan. In a shaker on the table was a light pleasant ground spice the color of saffron. We used plenty of it.

    Fish and lamb kabob platter with chickpeas and bread

    I can't get enough of this place I've been coming here for 4yrs. Moved away for a year and came back and made sure I got some of this incredible food. This place is phenomenal. I have never been let down anytime I've come here. It is always succulent, well cooked, delicious, and warm and flavorful. This is why I always make sure to come and leave a review whenever I can. I've sent so many people here! I'm so happy to share a community with the good people working here! I believe it's family owned as I see the same people over the years. I love that even more. This place is a hidden gem. The quality of meets is incredible s as well!

    Front of restaurant
    Andrea G.

    With so many other food places in this shopping center, I didn't know where to start! But we chose this place b/c we love halal food. We were not disappointed! Everything we had was FANTASTIC. The lamb kabobs were super juicy, the rice was fabulous, the naan, the white sauce, the chickpeas, the spinach .. I could go on and on. The inside of the restaurant is not too fancy, there was a tv on playing some cool music. The employees take your order but pretty much leave you to yourself to enjoy your food after it's ready. Which was fine with my family, because we devoured the food. I also love that they give you a LOT of food, which can be saved for later. Overall great experience. Will DEFINITELY be back.

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    Reginald G.

    Went there last Friday for some grub because I was in the mood for some kebabs. When I got there it was a line but it went fairly easy. Got to the counter ordered a gyro and the chicken plate with a side of lentils. Got home looked at the gyro first and it is huge filled with plenty of meat (pause ). Definitely couldn't finish it in one sitting. We'll worth the money. And the chicken was grilled well with a side salad and rice. All in all pretty good ended up spending about $32 for everything.

    Dinning area
    Kyle N.

    Amazing exotic flavors! I recommend the number one dish on their menu; kobideh platter. It's ground beef kabobs skewers over rice and a small salad, pretty classic for middle eastern food. The meat however tastes amazing, spicy flavorsome, not spicy hot. The rice is equally flavorful and tasty. The platter comes with a stone oven baked bread, and a small side of chickpea or okra; a feast on its own! The decor is modest but authentic, and service friendly. I have already visited this place twice, and will definitely return!

    Qabili Palau (lamb)
    Omara R.

    The place is small and quiet the staffs were very helpful in explaining the different dishes. The last time I had delicious Afghanistan food I was 19 yesrs old (55 now) at a friend's house. Everything seasoned and cooked to perfection! The Palau lamb was super tender, juicy and falling off the bond! Definitely going back to this place!

    1 Chicken & 2 Kubideh Combo
    Julia W.

    My favorite local Afghan style kabob place. I've been coming here for years, and the portion sizes, flavor and succulent meat are all the best. The charcoal grilled meat is just addicting, and I love the spices, the "green sauce" and "white sauce". My go-to is the kabob combinations that have 3 skewers of meat, two styles of rice, salad, naan, and a side dish. I have been favoring the #13 Chicken and Kubideh recently, I love the the lamb and beef kubideh kabob. The naan is huge, fluffy and perfect. The rice is plentiful and has two types, one white and one brown spiced. I always drizzle all of the food with the white and green sauce, then wrap the food in naan a la taco style. So addicting. I also highly recommend the beef meatball side dish, the flavors are so good and the meat is tender and juicy. It is more of a lunch place interior wise as it is very simple, but adorned with beautiful handmade rugs. The servers have always been polite and they keep all the tables very clean. I also recommend to eat fresh in-restaurant. I tried it to-go and while it was still good, unfortunately I think the chicken might have dried out a tad from the journey home. The shopping center that Kabul Kabob is in is very international with tons of interesting restaurants to choose from, from Ethiopian to Vietnamese, yet I can't bring myself to try any of them because as soon as I see Kabul I only want to eat there! Must try their kabob!

    Horrible packaging. Dirty and Exposed cold hard bread.

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    Best afghan food in the area. Reasonably priced and big portions. Crew is working really hard and food always comes out fresh

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    This is the best Afghan food in the DMV that I have been able to find so so good. Very casual but welcoming atmosphere.

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    This place was good but the nan was stale and hard. The salad was not in good condition. I would need to try this place out again.

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    Fresh and well seasoned food every time. The people are always friendly and polite. Try it all cause it's good.

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    What are the yummy chickpea side dish called?

    Shor Nakhod

    We had a Kabul kabob in central springfield va with a dynamite buffet and the best spinach sabzi we ever ate / they closed years ago but is this Alexandria location relates to that?

    The food here is very good. The spinach sabzi is as wel. Hope this helps.

    I have some food allergies and wonder if anyone knows 1) if they marinate their chicken in yogurt and 2) if any of the items on the buffet have wheat flour in them?

    1.No, they don't marinate their chicken in yogurt. 2. Only the bread has wheat.… 

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