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    Kanoon Restaurant

    4.0 (67 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Beef short rib
    Uzair A.

    Superb find during our trip to Northern Virginia - we got smoked beef short rib with side of bulgur and mixed grill with side of smoked rice. For good measure, we got hummus and fries too. The result - two very well fed people and plenty of leftovers. The mixed grill (platter of different chicken/beef/lamb meats) was delectable, the short ribs were very tender, the bulgur went nicely with the meat dishes, hummus was very creamy, and the fries were nice and crisp. Plenty of seating, warm ambience with justified pride in their Palestinian heritage on display. Our waitress Ruba was very friendly and helpful with her recommendations. It's probably a good thing that we live hours away because we'd visit a lot more otherwise. Plenty of parking around, gratuity is included. Menu is marked as halal.

    Falafel
    Umar T.

    Family was in town over the weekend and we feasted. Well you can see for yourself the amount of food given was more than we had imagined. It's said the kabob platter here is for 6 people, but we fed almost double and had left overs! Of course the ribs accounted for some of that also, but it is certainly a mountain of meat! The kabobs and chicken were great. Cooked to the most delicious and juicy point. I do like a bit of spice with my kabob, so some of the sauces on the tables really got their use with us. The ribs are brought out with a dome to reveal the smoke at the table, which is a nice touch. I was caught off guard with the "extra" meat they provided and charged for, as I wasn't aware the up charge for their by the los meat. They did have a show they do when there is a full house, and it was FIRE! Ambiance, check, vibes, check, food, check!

    Lamb Shoulder or Prime Rib... I can't tell....
    Chris D.

    I'm not a meat person and I couldn't tell the difference between the prime rib and the lamb shoulder... but it was delicious. I loved the baba-ganoush... loved it so much that I over stuffed myself with it before the meats came out. The meats was super soft and fell off the bone... I feel like I missed a chance to say something super inappropriate... but I digress... I was so stuffed from putting those meats in my mouth that I didn't have any room for dessert. Another missed opportunity...

    I ate here for lunch today and the food was exceptional. I had the hummus, Turkish coffee, 1/2 smoked chicken with yellow rice, and the fall-off-the-bone ribs. The total bill was around $125 but it was worth it. I love the taste of Middle Eastern food. There is an upfront 18% tip, but since the service was fine, I didn't complain. Although having a recommendation to tip more seems a bit arrogant. Bulgur wheat is an acquired taste that I did not enjoy but the rest was fantastic.

    Reitha A.

    We tried Kanoon in Herndon and had a great experience. I ordered the smoked beef rib with smoked rice, and it was incredibly tender and flavorful. My wife had the 1/2 chicken with rice, which was excellent as well. For drinks, I had the fresh carrot juice while we also tried the mint lemonade, both were refreshing. The restaurant has a nice interior, and you can tell they take pride in showcasing their Palestinian heritage. All the meat is halal, and while the menu feels a little expensive , everything we tried was definitely worth the drive.

    Smoked short ribs prime Angus beef. DELICIOUS

    Happened to be in the area and found this spot online. It was the middle of the day so it wasn't busy. Customer service was great as it felt like I was the only one being catered to. Wissam was was the server and she was able to run down the menu explaining items and making great suggestions. The smoked short rib I had was so good!! So tender!! Melt in your mouth!! I will definitely be back again! Wissam mentioned that they do a fire show with the meats during the evenings on the weekend I think, that is supposed to be a must see event!

    AJ A.

    It's really nice to find a halal place, that offers delicious smoked meats, kabobs and much more. We came here for Father's Day and luckily we were seated fairly quickly. We ordered the mint lemonade and that was very refreshing and good. We also ordered karak tea and it had really good flavors but the tea was a little water down. We ordered short ribs, kabob platter and smoked meat platter. Everything was off the bone tender and full of flavor. The service and very nice and overall excellent experience specially for people who love smoked meat. I suggest making a reservation because as we were leaving the line was forming outside and there was a wait.

    Bem N.

    This is a Palestinian-owned restaurant, and we were excited to try it. We ordered two entrées along with strawberry lemonade and mint lemonade, and the total came out to around $150. Please note that gratuity is automatically added to the bill without any heads up. The smoked rib was excellent and much of the food was very enjoyable. However, the onion rings came out undercooked and still had raw flour on them (see picture). When we mentioned this, the waiter simply said, "I suggest not to eat it and I'll bring you another one," with no apology, which felt dismissive. What ultimately left us disappointed was the way we were treated. While others seemed to receive more attentive service, we felt overlooked throughout the meal. It gave us the impression that, as customers from a different background, we were not valued the same way as others.

    Ribeye  steak and rice

    Really want to give it a 4.5, but that's not an option. Great ambience. Staff was warm and friendly, our server Wissam really went above and beyond to make our dining experience positive. My Shish Tawook was very good, nicely presented, generous portion. The ribeye was just so so, we received a rather fatty portion and per my companion was "from an old cow". Seasoning was right, and the sizzling presentation was awesome, but not enough to overcome a subpar cut of meat. I suspect on another day we might be a lot happier with the steak. Chairs and booths are comfortable, the tables are not crowded all together to maximize seating (I appreciate this!) And one can look into the kitchen. Smells great, with the meat roasting. Don't bring your vegetarian friend. We both had tiramisu cups for dessert, they were good and came in self-contained plastic cups, perfect for taking the extra home.

    Lemon mint drink was on point!!!
    Haidar A.

    Amazing place!!! You can feel the love when you enter and the food was amazing. I got the mix platter and the flavors were just hitting on every meat and I got the wheat flakes rice... I think that's what it's called in English. Will definitely come back with my family!!!

    Beef ribs and lamb shoulder
    Atif C.

    The food was delicious and service by Wasem was awesome. Will definitely come back and try other things on the menu. We tried Lamb Shoulder and Beef Ribs.

    Christine M.

    Our first time at the restaurant and it won't be our last. We were greeted at the door in a timely manner and seated very quickly as well! Our server Wissam was AMAZING! She was so sweet and was constantly checking on us to make sure we were doing ok! The food was absolutely delicious and there was so much to choose from. We got the short rib with a side of bulgur as our main course and OMG unreal! The restaurant was spotless and well maintained. We can't wait to go back!

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    didn't care for the food ...lacks flavors and tastes like packed food. service was poor not personable

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    11 months ago

    The best f have ever had. The service was amazing and the atmosphere was great. I would go again

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    1 year ago

    Allhumdulilah food was very good . we will be coming back . Must try . Customer service 5 stars as well .

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    1 year ago

    Be watchful of a 18 % gratuity charge and a 3% credit card charge which they don't tell you about when you get the bill.

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    7 months ago

    best meet, nice inviment , excelent service. the food was extremly tasty and amzing .

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    2 years ago

    Over priced and Mix grill needs improvement, shish tawook was good however the Kabob was not good. The staff were very good and friendly.

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    Food was amazing. Tasty and different. I enjoyed the ambiance and the service was friendly and attentive

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    Taste of Istanbul

    Taste of Istanbul

    4.2
    (147 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    TLDR: Great Turkish food with standout chicken kebabs, flavorful rice, generous mezze portions, and…read morefriendly service. Bonus points for the relaxed patio and late-night Sunday hours. Taste of Istanbul was a delightful experience. I ordered the combination kebab platter to sample a bit of everything, and not a single item disappointed. The real standout was the chicken, it was cooked to perfection, incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Even the rice exceeded expectations, as it was well-seasoned and genuinely delicious rather than just a side dish. The service was attentive, with the staff offering thoughtful recommendations and ensuring we had everything we asked for. The ambiance is relaxed and inviting, and the outdoor seating makes it an especially enjoyable spot when the weather is nice. The mixed mezze platter was another highlight, offering generous portions that were easily enough to share among a few friends. The bread was fresh, warm, and crisp. It's also worth noting that they're open until midnight on Sundays, making Taste of Istanbul a fantastic option for a satisfying late-night meal.

    This is one of the best Turkish restaurant in DMV. We've gotten many different dishes from the…read moremenu and all are good. I almost always get their tea after the meal. Only downside is they are sometimes very busy. I've experienced waiting for 45mins for carry out.

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    Acili Ezme
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    Shah's Halal Food

    Shah's Halal Food

    4.5
    (22 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Three stars equates to "A-OK" in my book, and that is exactly how I feel about my platter at…read moreShah's. I tried this place out for lunch on a rare outing without my wife and when the craving for cart style meat over rice struck. The restaurant was completely empty during peak lunch hours, which did not bode well. I nonetheless proceeded and ordered a combo chicken/lamb platter over rice to go. Shah's sauces are solid, and I appreciate that the white sauce is not gloppy or sweet like some other competitors' and that the red sauce is appropriately piquant. They also offer a mild but flavorful green sauce which adds some fresh notes. Those sauces are needed as the chicken, lamb, and rice are unremarkable. The chicken possessed a decent flavor from a spiced marinade, though the pieces ran a little dry. The lamb cubes tasted like generic gyro and carried little flavor besides salt. The rice itself lacked the fluffy yet al dente texture seen at the best halal places. The proteins did not taste fresh and were served from a steam table rather than off the griddle. Still, the overall eating experience felt reasonably enjoyable due to the flavor of the sauces carrying the weight of the platter. The guy who took and assembled my order was very nice, though forgot to include pita bread in my order. I paid about $13 for the meal, and the portion was generous. As such, Shah's is a competent but unremarkable halal platter spot. I would not go out of my way to eat here, but if it's the closest place to you for this type of food it's a fine option.

    Shah's is our favorite halal-cart joint in the area. Portions are extremely generous, a platter is…read moretypically two meals for a hungry person. Lamb is tender always, chicken tasty. Kofta and falafel are great as well. Pakora chips are excellent as is the baklava. Cheesesteak is excellent too, especially with extra meat. Loving the new topping additions as well. We go pretty often as it's well priced, well portioned, and fast. The owner is consistently there making food and is an extremely kind gentleman. Not much of an ambiance but a great grab and go spot.

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    Not as pretty looking because it's mixed already with everything. But it was yummy!
    Not as pretty looking because it's mixed already with everything. But it was yummy!
    Salad platter with mix lamb and chicken

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    Salad platter with mix lamb and chicken
    Kabobi By The Helmand

    Kabobi By The Helmand

    4.6
    (289 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    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+

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