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    Maiwand Kabob

    4.1 (459 reviews)
    ModerateAfghan, Desserts, Halal
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    MAIWAND KABOB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Steven M.

    4.5 stars! Maiwand Kabob offers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine; nestled between Arundel Mills Mall and Baltimore-Washington Parkway, with an abundance of free parking. After perusing the menu, we decided on Samosas (six per order) and two Chicken Kabob Entrees (subbed spinach for salad). After placing the order, we were told that prep time would be approximately 25 minutes. Although I was quite hungry, this information was much appreciated. The wait was worth it. The food arrived piping hot and prepared to perfection. Chicken was tender and well-seasoned. My only gripe is that the A/C was blasting which took away from the overall dining experience. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. Highly recommend for a taste of the region. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

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    Rena E.

    Upon entering the restaurant, I noticed that it was somewhat small and dimly lit. There were tables throughout the front of the restaurant, and the order/pickup area was at the far end. Overall, the ambiance was pleasant, and the place appeared clean. Although the staff member was busy when I arrived, he acknowledged me in less than a minute. The service was efficient, and I was in and out of the restaurant in under five minutes. My order was already waiting on the countertop. After paying for my food, I left. My order included grilled salmon, chicken kabob, rice, salad, hummus, and pita bread. I thoroughly enjoyed the perfectly cooked grilled salmon that was seasoned just right. The mildly flavored, ideally textured rice and salad were good. The hummus and pita bread complemented the meal nicely. I was pleased with the food, so this restaurant will be a close second choice for Middle Eastern fare when I'm in the mood for it.

    Chanel L.

    Stopped to grab a bite to eat for dinner. It wasnt busy. Thw atmosphere entering was not extremely bland but calm and clean. We ordered the Chicken Kabob that had the an Afgan still rice and spinach, potato samoas and drinks. Its self seating, therefore, we tried to get comfortable seating. The air conditioning vents in the summer seem to have been on blast. Before our food came to the table we had to relocate to feel at ease from the cold. Our food came out hot and as probably expected. It was tasty. The chicken kabobs for my plate was sparse and the veggies were pretty much not grilled seemingly a little (raw). The chicken was seasoned well and not dry. The rice and spinach were of great taste as well. The Samoas were ok as Ive had better at another location. Overall this was not a 5 star location but I will come back as I have gone to the other location in Baltimore City.

    CHICKEN/CHICKEN
    Lily P.

    Employees at this location of Maiwand Kabob were very friendly and helpful! I got a samosa appetizer, which comes with 6 pieces, and a chicken + chicken kabob platter, which comes with rice, a side salad, and naan. There was so much food for the price! I had a good amount leftover afterwards. There are not too many dine-in tables, but it was not particularly crowded when I visited on a weekday at dinner time, so you can probably get a seat if you want. Make sure to stand in line to place an order and pay before you sit. The staff brings your food out to your table. I will definitely return in the future! The food was amazingly delicious, and the employees left a great impression on me with their friendliness!

    Entrees
    Tiffany J.

    If you like kabobs, curry, lamb, etc this is the place for you! Quality ingredients and large portions. Friendly and helpful customer service make this place shine. The ambiance is fast casual but not loud and obnoxious. I first went to Maiwand Kabob in Columbia (their original location), I have been a fan ever since. Congrats to this small business on their expansion. I can also say I have visited many of the new locations and they are fabulous. Definitely worth your time and with such a fair price, I have to recommend them!

    Chicken Jalfarazi
    Mike J.

    Ordered the Wednesday Chicken Jalfarazi and it was delicious. The curry was on the thinner side but was still packed with flavor. Rice was cooked well. Customer service was good as well! Would recommend and get again!

    Lamb Kabob
    Brian E.

    Did an Uber eats order...it was just ok Lamb kebabs were nice, tender meat, good flavor Fries kinda sucked Hummus was surprisingly good, as was bread

    This is both the chicken kebab and beef kebab meals, but substituted the rice and salad with the courage, chickpeas, and spinach!

    Food is 10 out of 10!!! Every time I come here, the quality and customer service is superb!!! This is definitely a hole in the wall type restaurant and I would encourage people to try it not only for its quality food, but it's affordable prices

    Tandoori Bread (Naan)
    Coco T.

    I had to make a airport pick up run. The flight was delayed so I stopped to grab a bite to eat. This was my first time so I just decided to just get the day's special which was Lamb Curry. The sauce was too sweet for my liking. To me, it tasted more like the butter chicken sauce than curry. I don't think that meat was cooked in the sauce. It tasted as though the meat was cooked separate and then the sauce was poured over it. Now, the naan was so good. I ended up purchasing another naan and just eating the sauce with the naan.

    Chicken Kabob with Chickpea curry and Naan
    Chadric A.

    My favorite Maiwand Kabob in MD! I come here at least once a week and the food is amazing every single time. My usual order is the chicken kabob with chickpea curry instead of the salad. The chicken is juicy and flavorful while the naan is nice and fluffy. The best part about this place is that they have Sriracha!

    Chicken Tikka Kabob
    Eun P.

    I got the chicken tikka kabob which was delicious! The rice was well flavored, the salad was fresh, and the chicken was super tender and juicy. A great spot to grab a satisfying meal!

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    Very authentic and locally run. Nothing fancy but darn good home cooking vibes. Falafel was crispy af

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    I enjoy the chicken kabob and chickpea curry. Always friendly service. Nice job incentive to earn points for discounts.

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    Wonderful, authentic food! Cooked to perfection and served with pride! Bread and dessert are incredible!!

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    Never been inside but the food is always great via pickup (but my family says the service is friendly!) Great samosas and mango lassis!

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    Great Food and always quick. People are very nice in there. Restaurant is small but perfect for what it is.

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    Great chickpea dish! Also loved eggplant with yogurt. And 5 mts from tesla supercharger!

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    11 years later, I still love my Maiwand Kabob. This is one of six locations of this name…read more All of them are delicious, but a couple of notes about this location: * The printed menu is pretty short, but they do have a much longer menu online (I've found I can order those items in-store also, but you need to know to look for them) * It has a larger dining area, and offers table service for groups or if you have mobility limited folks in your party * Online ordering cuts off an hour before store close, but you can still call your order in after that * Don't forget about dessert! Unsurprisingly they have great baklava, but the cheesecake variants are sleeper hits Afghan remains one of the best combination of affordable and savory in the area, it's a great way to eat well and support a local business while you're at it!

    We're foodies who LOVE eating out and I just knew that we'd been here. My husband was right, haha…read more There are two doors to ease the traffic flow. One guides you to the register and the other is the exit. Staff will ask whether you are taking out or dining in. If dining in, you will be given a menu and may choose your table to await table service. They have the cutest little bench adorned with flowers for photo ops. We sat there while waiting for our to go order. There is no music playing, perfect for conversations. The food is fresh and delicious! I have a feeling that we'll be going back!

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