Very nice spot. Been coming here for years. The kabobs are great. In a great location and inside is very clean. I only order the chicken and beef combination, and it never disappoints. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Chicken and beef kabob - Afghan Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

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I hate to be the guy writing a negative review amidst a pandemic but the third try is the last. Being a customer for 3+ years now I've always flocked to the Maiwand Kabob location by Arundel Mill Mall to get my Kabob "fix." Unfortunately, each of the three times that I've been since March the kabobs have been inconsistent in the flavor and quality to which I've grown accustomed to from this location. The First time the Kabobs were secreting oil each time I bit into it, the second time the Kabobs had zero flavor, and Finally today the Kabob is too salty for consumption along with the portion size of the meat being cut drastically. I understand that times are difficult with everything that's going on - but if anything I believe that restaurant operators should be pushing for even higher quality to retain the loyal customers that they already have. As a matter of fact I've never even reached out for a refund or for them to redo my order because they're a small business and I support that. Moving forward in the future I will make the longer drive to Maiwand Kabob in Columbia, MD or Maiwand Grill located in Baltimore City. Sorry Maiwand Kabob @ArundelMills I tried my very best. Cheers! To hopes that we can become friends again one day but for the time being I'm taking a break from this location until they get it together. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Bad changes. Smothered in a spice that looks like lemon pepper (of course I know it's not lemon pepper) and its also smaller in portion. - Afghan Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

Such a convenient place to go to pick up some delicious kabobs. I especially like the kafta and chicken kabobs from Maiwand. Their rice is always good, too. I haven't ventured into trying the lamb, but from having had the meat kabob not sure if I would want to. Chewy. The times we had the meat kabobs, they were over cooked a bit and chewy each time. I will continue to frequent this place, however, for convenience, prices, and chicken kabobs! read more

Great food, I like the chicken kabobs the most. Its better fit for takeout over dinning in due to cova. Definitely do the pumpkin appetizer it was outstanding. read more

I've been here perhaps ten times and the food has been consistently good. There's nothing hot to drink though there's a Starbucks next door. I like the lamb kabob best though everything I've tried has been good. At lunch they get busy. read more

I've had my eye on this location for a while, and finally got a chance to stop in a few weeks back. We came in for lunch, and I ordered the Lamb Kabob, and my lady ordered the Kofta Kabob. For an appetizer we went with the spinach, and Mantu. Overall we really enjoyed the food, and i'm sure that we will be back in the future to sample more of the menu. read more

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Sengei!!! That's the Afghan's Pashto language for" Hows 's if goin'?" Or "How are you?"I am a Sergeant in the good ol' USMC and It's been 1 year and 8 months since I was sitting in MusaQala, Helmand Province Afghanistan on Patrol Base Griffin. There are not too many pretty things that come from that area in Afghanistan but one of the few good experiences I had there was getting invited to a dinner with the local Afghan National Police.(ANP) Maiwand Kabob's authenticity in taste is unreal. The only way your experience would bee more authentic is if they took the tables away and we all sat on blankets and ate with our hands :) Don't see that happening anytime soon. But seriously... You walk up to what appears to be your average-Joe strip mall style eatery stuck right next to a Star Bucks. Boy are you deceived. As soon as you open the door your hit with a sensation of smells of pumpkin and cinnamon spices. One thing the Posh-tun people are known for is there kickin' flavors and spices. As you walk in there is a huge menu on your left hand side and murals all over the walls that give you the feeling like you are royalty in an Afghanistan Palace. Now to the most important part. The food for one looked amazing with orange and green and white colors popping off the plate. To top it off though it looked good but tasted fantastic! I ordered the Beef and Chicken Kabob. It came out hot and seasoned perfectly! I can't peg exactly what is on it but it tastes and smells like cinnamon. It also came out with a brown rice and ha-naan bread which is an "unrisen" crispy yet chewy flat bread and makes the Afghan meal experience that much more real. The only non-authentic thing with the food is the little side-Cesar salad they plate the food with. However, it does pair nicely with the food, and one could only wish to have a salad that fresh when eating dinner in Afghanistan. For beverages they had regular fountain drinks or different bottle flavors of water or tea. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ An average plate and drink will cost you between $11.00 to $17.00. The price is pretty much the only reason I can't give it 5. Maybe a buck or two cheaper and I would be sold. You do get your monies worth, but I personally had trouble finishing the portion size they gave me. As awesome as the food is, I think they could tone back the portion size just a little and cut back a dollar or 2 on the price. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ One of the facts I almost missed detailing. It's right next to a Starbucks so you can go next door and get your chai tea fix after you meal. :) I will certainly be heading back to one of these Maiwand Kabob establishments again, next time bringing my wife for this unique, culture filled meal. read more

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From the outside this place looks like a cheap burger place. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Yes it's paper plates and plastic cutlery but the quality of the food is great. There is a range of Middle Eastern flavors none of which were a disappointment. Not a place for a romantic date but a great place to eat quality food and hang out. read more

My mom has been taking me here on and off for prob about a decade and neither of us have ever thought to leave a review. So here it is! Food is delicious, literally never have had a bad order. We usually carry out but the dining area is spacious enough. Has a front and back side. Very accommodating and helpful about explaining menu items or anything. Would always recommend this place if ur craving kebabs read more

Came here with a friend a few weeks ago. The food is great! They make the bread fresh. I had the lamb kabob with naan bread. It was really good. The cilantro yogurt sauce adds some zing to the plate and its all good. We chose to dine in and it has a fast food feel, but also a comfortable atmosphere. The soda has free refills. I will be coming back here again. read more

I have to agree with Jessica F. and Ralph R. The pumpkin appetizer is a winner! Actually I usually like to order all the vegetarian sides. And you can't go wrong with the chicken either. Last time I picked up dinner to go for my sister flying in to visit and she loved all of it. I should have put it on a nice serving platter and said I had been practicing my Afghani cooking skills. But if that is not your best trait then I say head to Maiwand Kabob. It doesn't hurt to call in your order ahead of time (regardless of the time of day) and especially during the busy lunch and dinner rushes. Everyone wants Maiwand Kabob! It's cooked fresh and that takes a little bit longer. The dining area could be a little cozier but it's a walk up to the counter and order type of place then they bring it to your table. There's a fountain drink machine and some booths but mostly open tables so it's not your best night out restaurant but definitely clean and great food. read more

Top 5 favorite places to eat in Maryland. I will be back everything I am in Maryland. If I lived there, I'd be a regular. Excellent prices. Food quality is superub. Seasoned well. Friendly staff. I had the chicken kabob which is what they are known for. Staff recommended it. They said they sell like 300 of them. .. either per day or week... can't remember. Only thing that I didn't like was the baklava. It was way too sweet. read more

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Wow. Wasn't expecting a high quality kebab and sides in a suburban strip mall. Excellent chicken and kofta combo with great flavor, cooked perfectly. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Nice and clean - Afghan Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

Love their food!!! Its a quiet casual atmosphere with fresh made to order food. The lamb is my favorite. Ive recently switched from the chops to the wrap. Average price per entree is 15.00 They now throw in a drink with the order. Not a bad deal for great food. The Arundel Mills location is my favorite. But maybe im just nostalgic read more

Lamb! Yes Chicken! Yes Veggie Platter! Yes Naan bread! Oh Yes! Great food, quick service and authentic cuisine read more

The place have nice service, good food, lil pricey but surly he taste worth the money... I got me the lamb and chicken combo along with sides, and also a kofta wrap to go. Both order were good. The only down side that the order takes too long, overall 9/10 read more

Maiwand Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

When we decided to go to this place, we had high hopes because of the 4-stars ratings in Yelp. Sad to say, this is one of those very rare occasions when my fellow yelpers didn't deliver. Trust me, we came famished, excited and with an open-mind. We really tried hard to like it, and in the end its still 2-stars The 2-star rating is solely based on our experience and our orders. - Ambiance (3-stars) - modern interior, colorful murals, easy access to condiments and utensils; clean tables, floors and restroom. - Service (2-stars) - staffs are friendly and helpful when you order and this is the only time you interact with the staff. Which is okay because the restaurant is designed for customer to order in the counter and the staff to bring the food to the table. - Presentation (1-star) - they can at least try harder to make your plate pleasing and appetizing. Now for the food. - Lamb kabob (3-stars) - best kabob here! - Kofta kabob (2-stars) - lacking in taste and a bit dry. - Chicken Kabob (2-stars) - tender and lacking in taste - Chicken with green pea curry (2-stars) - doesn't taste like curry at all - Cinnamon rice (1-star) - bland. Nothing special about this. - Tandoori Bread (1-star) - dry. Would be better if it comes with dipping sauce. - Salad (1-start) - hurting. Greens with no-taste yogurt sauce. The food just didn't deliver for us. The taste was not there at all. All we can think of is the food is not very authentic. Maybe because its a chain restaurant they made their food pleasing to American taste. We still have hope for this restaurant. Next time we are in the area, we will give Maiwand another try and maybe this rating will improve (crossing my fingers). read more

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This place is tucked away in a mini strip mall shopping area near a very residential area. I think it is a bit hard to find. Turn at the light at Dorchester and make a left into the parking area. Look for Starbucks, it's right next to it. I always get the kebobs. The chicken is orange in color and sometimes a bit on the dry side. The beef kebob is juicy and flavorful. Some might say it's a little spicy but I think it's just perfect! I would love to give this place 5 stars but I find the service is different with regards to pricing every time I go. I like to have just the kebob, not a wrap. Sometimes I'm charged for the platter even though I don't get the rice or anything else, sometimes it's $2-$3 cheaper. read more

The food is consistently decent, but the service so poor and the wait times so unbearable that I cannot give more than 2 stars. At recent visit, I made my order to go and the girl ringing me up entered everything into the system then took a phone call before she rang me up. The phone call was a long, complicated phone order that the girl took without ever saying a word to me. I stood there for over 6 minutes, just waiting for someone to complete my half-taken order. There were three other employees behind the counter, all carrying on with a gentleman they seemed to know who was standing next to me. After the call, the girl came back and rang me up, with no mention of the rude interruption to my ordering. Just another unnecessary wait to a process that takes too long each time anyway. Then...the persons huuuuuge order that was made over the phone in the middle of mine had their order ready first. Even though I just ordered 2 kebabs. Lordy. read more

Perfectly seasoned and grilled with generous portions. "Best kabobs I've ever had" seems to be the reoccurring theme in these reviews, and I'm inclined to agree. I'll cut to the chase: the lamb is award-winning in my opinion. Possibly the best I've had from any restaurant. I usually get the platter of both lamb and chicken, and I'm never disappointed. The culmination of rice, sauce, meat, and bread is undoubtedly delicious and just as macro-friendly for those looking to eat clean. I'm always stuffed after my meal--it's hard to remain abstemious when every bite entices you to keep indulging, but I never leave regretting what I just ate. It's really that good. I'll admit I was never a real fan of kabobs until I found this place. But now that I live right across the street from this place, I never hesitate to walk over and pick up carry-out for those days I just don't feel like cooking, or those days I want to reward myself to some really good Afghan food. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

This place never disappoints me. This was probably the 2nd or 3rd time that I am visiting this restaurant. Ordered for lamb curry with rice this time. The food as usual was amazing, with right amount of spices, served hot, and lamb cooked well. If you need saffron rice, please ask for it else you will be served white rice. Personally I like their saffron rice, it's so aromatic. Wait time is little longer than what you may probably expect, but for the food that they serve I don't intend to drop a star. Overall great experience. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

THEIR DAILY SPECIALS ARE GREAT TOO! So this time I had Chicken Malai Kabob and Chicken Jalfrazi (Wednesday Special) and it was delicious. The Chicken Jalfrazi was served with white rice and not their usual pulao which makes perfect sense since you would want to get the taste of the curry. I almost love everything that is served here. I usually don't take the Salad as the side and instead opt for either ChickPeas curry or Potato and Green Peas curry and of course, the rice as well. The sides are a part of the platter and are not ordered separately. However, you have the option to replace the salad and the rice with a curry item from their menu. read more

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Love this place! I've been going her for over 8 years! Veggie platter with a few changes is the BOMB and I'm not a vegetarian!

I've only been to Maiwand Kabob once and was pretty satisfied with my visit. They have a nice menu selection and make everything to order. The chicken kabobs were delicious! They were served with rice and a small salad. Naan and green sauce was also included. Everything was decent for the price of $9.99! I went on a Friday evening around 7 and was disappointed that they were out of samosas. They compensated by offering us something comparable to a samosa, I believe it was a Bolani. It was good but not quite a samosa. Hope to return soon to try the samosas and their Tuesday evening Chicken Curry special! read more

Fast service and delicious food! I ordered the Friday special and the pumpkin appetizer. The appetizer was very different but good. The lamb curry was pretty good as well along with soft warm naan bread! read more

Maiwand Kabob - Pumpkin appetizer. Pretty good but a little too sweet! - Afghan Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

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Maiwand Kabob may not seem like an amazing place to get Afghani food, but it's AMAZING. We stopped at Maiwand Kabob on a whim - not really looking for anything, but willing to try something new. I'm glad we did. The location is in a small strip mall in the Arundel Mills area, so it's not hard to find. It's impeccably clean inside, and service is fast (though we were the only ones there for lunch). Prices are fairly cheap for the area. Everything here was superb. We got the lamb kabob, chicken tikka kabob, and mantu. The mantu - a sort of light meat-filled dumpling appetizer - was absolutely excellent and quite savory. The lamb kabob and chiken tikka kabob were equally excellent, and really made me re-think my love for Afghani in Virginia. The naan served with the meals was, strangely enough, the star of the show - it was AMAZINGLY good, and unquestionably the best I've ever had. No question, this place rocks. Try it. read more

This restaurant is the best Afghan restaurant in Maryland. Hands down. Food and service is consistently good. Highly recommend.

Ever since coming back from Afghanistan in 2012, I've tried finding any place that would replicate the local Southern Afghan food that I loved to eat. Unfortunately, nothing really came close. Maiwand Kabob was the closest to it. The eggplant dish was amazing and the lamb kabob's were really good. The person at the register was friendly. Overall, I highly recommend Maiwand! read more

Hard to believe that this place is fast food or expensive, you will find the best food from Afganistán. The food is consistently good and the management will accommodate any requests that you will have. I highly recommend this location, you will not be disappointed. Daily specials are affordable and they are delectable. read more

The Wednesday special, which I can not pronounce, I amazing. It's basically chicken in a curry sauce with peppers and onions over rice. So freaking good! read more

Great and nice clean area. Food was great the chicken kabob was nice and juicy and the beef.The young man had great service!!!

Hands down best kabobs in the area! Had the chicken kabob and kofta wrap. Meats were juicy and tender and the naan was AMAZING - fluffy slightly chewy warm and very delicious. Their baklava was also flaky and nutty and very good. Clean restaurant with lots of seating. We will be back for sure. Would highly recommend!! read more

Maiwand Kabob - Chicken Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

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Great Middle Eastern food they have great beans and chicken kebabs are the best I also like the mango smoothie it's so good and they have whip cream and this is very very nice flavor of me though I really like this place because I was him I go in there they greet me with a happy smile in my order is already ready face I never have to wait never have to w read more

The food was okay. It really wasn't really good or bad. Kind of bland. The service was a tad slow. I am not sure I would run back to this place but if you are hungry it isn't the worst food around town. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

I've only been to this Maiwand location one time, so i cannot speak to the consistency of this particular location. However, I recall some of the kabobs being a litlte drier than the meats I've had at their other locations. The location is convenient though, and there is more parking at this location than at the Elkridge Landing location. read more

Very good food, prices are high, and you will have to wait at least 30 minutes to get your food. Call ahead to avoid waiting. Great flavor. read more

I miss this place sooo much. It is 20 times better then the other locations. They use much better quality beef and salmon. I drive right past the original store and drive up 25 minutes to get their salmon beef kabobs bread baklava. Their salads too are also fresh clean. Not a single wilted saggy piece of warm lettuce or bitter cucumber like you will sometimes get at other locations. The carry out packaging really needs improvement since our office usually puts in multiple orders. read more

I love the chicken kabob salad. This place is made to order. Fresh food every time! read more

Maiwand Kabob - The chicken salad looks amazeballs!!! - Afghan Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

This is a franchise and I had been too all locations all for the exact same meal. The Lamb Chops!!! They are amazing and I haven't come across a restaurant that does them better. Ruth's Cris serves them bigger but Maiwand has that seasoning on lock down. Please try the Lamb Chops and then tell me how right I am. read more

Maiwand restaurant is a neighborhood jewel! I come here weekly to get the veggie platter which includes generous portions of spinach, chickpeas, sweetened pumpkin and a tasty variation of eggplant (which honestly I wouldn't ever try any other way). All of this is reasonably priced at $9.99...a perfect meal option for vegan/vegetarian interests. Also, I've tried the salmon kabobs which are made to perfection. For dessert, Maiwand has the BEST Baklava you will ever have in life. They order it fresh from a speciality bakery in Michigan and it's amazing. Lastly, the service is friendly and quick. You won't find a better option for authentic Afghan food in the Hanover, Fort Meade area. read more