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    Maiwand kabob

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    ModerateKebab, Afghan, Halal
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Write up lamb and wilted salad. People have the nerve to sell anything nowadays.

    I used to work near Miawand Kebab in Elkridge, and the food there was always exceptional. Unfortunately, this location on Greenbelt Road was a completely different experience. I accidentally ordered a gyro platter instead of the gyro wrap--not a big deal, or so I thought. The meat was chopped into tiny pieces and completely dried out, which to me suggests it wasn't fresh. The rice was just okay, with a strong cinnamon flavor. The side salad wasn't very good either. I just moved to the neighborhood, but based on this visit, I won't be returning.

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    Starvel D.

    I recently visited this restaurant for a Yelp event and now I'm back again because the food was that good. I couldn't remember which days they have lamb specials & was hoping I stopped by on the right day, but I didn't. FYI, the lamb specials are on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Since lamb wasn't an option, I ordered chicken kabob platter with a few substitutions. Instead of white rice I had qabuli pulao; it's rice with carrots & raisins. Those items may seem like an odd couple, but somehow it works & I'm a fan. Instead of salad, I had curry chickpeas. I don't pass up an opportunity to have curry chickpeas, and these were delicious. I could just eat the rice and the chickpeas as a meal itself if I wanted a meatless option. Instead of the regular naan bread, I opted for the garlic naan bread. When I got my order and saw how large it was, I thought this must be a mistake. This piece of bread was easily enough for four people. Slathered on top was this garlic herb butter. You can't go wrong with warm bread and garlic butter. Next time I'm asking for a side of butter so that I can dip the bread in it as well. You can never have too much butter. I washed everything down with a cup complementary chai. I think it's really sweet of them to offer a drink while you wait for your order. I would've gladly paid for that too. I've recently discovered this place, but it's definitely going in the rotation. I can't wait to try some other items on the menu.

    Quenton B.

    Initially, we were a little skeptical because the place is new but As soon as we walked in ADAM greeted us with a huge smile~! Good sign Tips 1) nice portion sizes 2) the Kabobs are excellent 3) lunch specials daily 4) I suggest you try them before the word gets out I think we found a new spot in this Greenbelt food desert~ish.

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    Helana J.

    I finally got a chance to stop by to pick up dinner after coming a few months ago for a Yelp event. I placed my order online and it was ready a few minutes after I arrived which meant it was hot and fresh!!!! I ordered the lamb combo with rice spinach and curry potatoes and a side of beef. It was still hot when I got home to sit and eat.

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    Donyiel C.

    Love Maiwand Kabob! When I saw a fellow yelper check in here, I immediately added it to my list. They're located in the East Gate shopping center in Greenbelt near Sobe and recently opened. I stopped in for a take-out order a few days ago. A nice employee greeted me and took the order. He offered complimentary chai tea! It was pretty empty at the time. There's plenty of seating and parking. I had the chicken kabob with a side salad. The food portions were generous but I didn't enjoy the salad - was bland and it had a weird tasting dressing. Everything else tasted good. I had to get the green sauce of course. I would possibly visit here again but not in a hurry!

    Ben D.

    Food here is great and has friendly service. Hope they expand into dc. I got the kofta kabob it was delicious and tender it came with a large piece of bread, salad, and rice. The rice is well seasoned and has dates in that add some sweetness to cut the savoryness. The kabob was well seasoned and tender. It had a great mix of savory and fresh flavors Id definitely be back again. I love afghan food.

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    Andrew P.

    Now I've seen this place multiple times when going to Columbia, Hanover, and other spots closer to Baltimore. This past Sunday I just happened to be in that particular shopping center because I was in the Giant looking for the exclusive Oreos. And from a distance it's a blur, but I was like that name looks familiar! When I got closer, I realized I was right, and I was like "ooooh!" I went on inside and there was only one other party in there. I had eaten not long ago so I wasn't really hungry, but I wanted to try something. I was going to go for some appetizers, but the specific ones I wanted weren't available -- they've barely been open a week. I ended up deciding on the veggie platter and it was really... really good. I will say that the potatoes weren't quite as flavorful as they looked, but otherwise I enjoyed every element of that meal immensely. I have to return and try some proper kabobs and I cannot wait! The interior of the restaurant has plenty of seating, so ordering to-go isn't necessary.

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    Geneva D.

    The restaurant was very clean and when I stopped in late on a Saturday evening, there was ample seating for dine in. Since they're located in a shopping center, there's plenty of parking available. The owner was nice, they had paper menus right at the register to assist with choosing what to order. He also made sure to confirm that what I ordered was what I planned, so I appreciated him double checking. I ordered the chicken sheesh kabob entree. I also ordered the spinach appetizer which was a great size for the price. The kabob entree came with aromatic rice, salad, naan, and a cilantro yogurt sauce. Everything was delicious, flavorful, and seasoned well. The entree was a great portion for the price. I'll definitely be back to try other items off the menu. I've heard a lot of positive things about this local chain, so I'm happy they decided to plant roots in this area too.

    Brittney S.

    I first visited Maiwand Kabob for a Yelp event, and had to come back for dinner. The hummus and bread was SO GOOD! I was expecting a little pita, but the pitas they gave were huge! My meal was the chicken kabob, which was delicious and well seasoned. I also had a good customer service experience when I called to place the order and arrived to pick it up. Parking was easy as it's in a large plaza.

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    Excellent service and delicious food--be sure to try the Lamb and chicken Masala, kebabs, and entrées.

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    The food is delicious. It is great price and quality. Our second time here and will come back again when we are in the area.

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    Food is excellent, friendly service. Portion sizes very generous. They have daily specials at a great price point I highly recommend.

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    the best afgahni cuisine i've ever tasted! amazing service by the employee adam. 10/10 would recommend

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    A great place to get delicious and healthy food around GSFC. Glad to welcome them into the area!

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