Continuing alphabet series for 2025 runner-up to original out of town C pick to local DMV, C is for…read moreCazbar. For a couple of months my friend, who is of Turkish heritage and lives out in Germantown, wanted to meet me closer to my home to go to Cazbar. We went on Saturday, 9/6/25 for lunch (lunch prices are better as why I shot for lunch time). We walked in, and it was fancy Middle Eastern decor. Server was nice & efficient answering questions. I got their take on flatbread pizza called Lamb Pide. Wow, the lamb and pizza as a whole was amazing. My friend got some more expensive platter, which looked good. If I came back, I'd maybe get something like what he got. My friend (& me to a lesser extent) were cogitating on getting a dessert. I think me saying we ate a lot, it's extra calories, & prices are pretty high for dessert, ended up swaying him not to get dessert. Plus, there was a Greek festival and might get a baklava or other dessert there, which I did. Overall, my impression was wow, this place is impression, and I want to go with my girlfriend one of these days, maybe on a weekend before a movie at AMC Columbia or something.

The birthday dinner was so much fun. We ordered the Sultan's Platter, a three-course shared meal…read morethat was both hearty and meat-centric. It included a variety of mezze, followed by an entree featuring two types of chicken, two types of beef, shrimp, and salmon, and concluded with ​Baklava for dessert. The food was well-seasoned with generous portions. Additionally, the alcoholic beverages were fresh, creative, and strong, with a wide variety of options available. The only thing is that it was super loud and the belly dancing lasted approx 30 mins so if you make a resy during the allotted time you can easily miss it like we did. I would definitely give it another shot, arriving on time!

Growing up, I had a lot of Muslim friends and over the last 20 years. I've tried pretty much every…read moreentry in the Middle Eastern category in the area. Maiwand has top tier meat, really well seasoned and marinated. Much better than some of the other places around here. But it really sticks out with my mom is the green sauce. That green sauce is so good you could put it on a flip-flop. There are times when DoorDash offers significant discounts to Maiwands competitors and I still choose them just because no one else has perfected the green sauce like they have. Love the chicken, beef, kofta, and tandoori chicken

I've only gotten takeout from here but it's always been a wonderful experience! They're fast and…read morethe food is always good - plus their prices won't break the bank! They have a few tables inside if you'd like to order at the kiosk and then eat inside. Parking is sort of limited right out front but there's a huge lot for the Safeway grocery store if there are no spots available.

We ate there Tues the 19th, and were so happy with our meal and dessert, I had the shrimp kabob and…read moremy husband had chicken breast with rice and they were both really delicious. Often chicken breast is dry and chewy, but this was succulent and moist. Their rice is about the best I've ever had, slightly sweet and chewy. I wish I could remember the names of the desserts we chose, but just know that they were excellent too. The iced tea was above average. Will definitely return soon.

What a fabulous place to eat. The food and service are the best. We had some delicious lentil soup…read morealong with some hummus and followed that with chicken kabobs. Wonderful!

This must be the best shawarma I've ever had. They have the beef and the chicken. I went for the…read morechicken. It was very well cooked and seasoned. The restaurant is also located in a strip and has ample parking. I'm bookmarking for frequent lunch places.

Actually its ok for falafel. But the rest was average.the…read morebest thing was the taste of olive oil on the top of hummus Maybe its good for to go or fast eating.

We stopped here for a a casual midweek date day and it was great! The restuarant is a smaller size…read morewhich made it feel intimate and personal. It also was a modern design that made this place feel a bit more upscale than typical Indian restaurants. After looking at menu and buffet, we chose the buffet which was a great choice! They had many delicious options to choose from including butter chicken, spinach paneer, Biryani rice, naan pizza, curry goat, and more. And it was all at a very affordable price. (And midday it wasn't super busy which could make it a nice family friendly option.) Our waiter was also very attentive to our needs and kind. Overall, it was a great time and I would highly recommend.

Came out to C&C for dinner. Restaurant is located in a very quiet and relaxing area of Columbia…read morenext to Merriweather. The ambiance of the place is really nice and modern. Service was good. We only had small plates - Edamame Masala Croquetted (VG) and Eggplant & Potato Chaat (VG, GF). Both were very tasty, but the Edamame had a little bit of kick to it due to the masala's they used. We didn't end up ordering any entrees because the small plates were a good portion for 2 people. The menu itself looks very delicious with a mix of Indian and Fusion. Lots of vegetarian options and they're willing to customize many items. Overall, it was a good experience. I'd def come back for another visit.

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!

Overall: delicious food, fair prices, cute casual and clean ambiance, okay service…read more We get take out from here often, but went inside for the first time in a long time. The food is excellent. The portion sizes are filling and the prices are fair for the quality of food. I especially love their kofta, eggplant, fries, and green sauce. They have high chairs. I was too full for dessert but they have lots of really unique and delicious looking desserts. I want to go back for the rose ice cream. I didn't love that we were given plastic cups with plastic lids and plastic silverware when we were dining in. I'm trying to reduce the amount of plastic send to landfills and I would prefer reusable things when I'm dining in.

Went in to grab a quick bite and came out a fan. Got the fish gyro and the staff told me it be a 7…read moremin wait, but it'll be worth it! Hearing that sentiment I was intrigued because I never thought about a fish gyro. So when it came out the staff asked what would I like one it. I'm not gonna lie the fish was cooked to perfection. Golden brown and looking like your favorite uncle made it. I asked for the works and as he struggled to close the sandwich I had a bit of excitement on my face, because I was ready for my 2009 chipotle wrapped gyro (not sure if they still fill them like that). And the first bite I felt like an influencer who got paid to give there opinion. Making one of those OMG I can't believe this food taste so good faces willing to throw anything around (I threw my napkin across the table for the effect). But seriously the gyro was really good, it was satisfying, light and immensely flavorful. The restaurant was clean and tidy. Its worth a trip if your in the area and your welcome for the gem!

I wanted to like this place more than I did. The chicken was pretty dry and kinda bland, and it…read morereally needed the sauce to do the heavy lifting. Unfortunately, the sauce was on the weaker side compared to other spots around here, so it didn't really save it. That said, the service was really good--everyone was friendly and on top of things. Portions were solid and the place was super clean, which I appreciated.

This is the best CAVA for sure. The quality of the food is always the best; it's always hot, fresh…read moreand delicious. The staff is always super kind, friendly, understanding, and patient. The management team seems very professional and knowledgeable. The facility itself is always kept very clean and up to par. The bathrooms and tables are always ready to use. Truly no complaints and definitely best CAVA in the area!!

I come here all the time--it's one of my go-to spots for a fast, efficient lunch. The setup is…read moresuper convenient: you walk down the line and customize your bowl or pita with all your favorite toppings. My usual order is the power greens topped with chicken and lamb meatballs, hummus, eggplant dip, tzatziki, tomatoes, and cucumbers, all finished with their lemon tahini dressing. It's always fresh, flavorful, and really satisfying. They also have a great selection of fruit drinks--my favorite is the blueberry lavender. Another big plus is their rewards program. You earn points with every visit, and I've already scored free pita chips and drinks. Overall, it's a reliable spot for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal.