Overall a solid experience with great service and good food. The butter chicken and shami kabob…read morewere definite highlights -- flavorful, well-prepared, and very satisfying. The chapli kabob, however, wasn't the best I've had and could use some improvement in taste and texture. The restaurant is great for takeaway, but there are also plenty of seats if you prefer to dine in. Friendly service and a comfortable setup make it an easy spot to visit.

delicious, authentic Pakistani & Indian Cuisine. My sister enjoyed her first kabob, which she…read moreadored. we were equally blown away by the very unique, punchy spices and flavors of all the dishes. it seemed like this restaurant was being run by one single dude, who was incredibly kind and accommodating to vegan diet. i tried to bus our table at the end but he was insistent that he should do it himself, really hospitable guy !! the food was a wait (or perhaps i was just ravenous and impatient) but it's probably cooked fresh so i'd rather a wait than a rush for succulent meal. plus, there seems to be parking in the back as well as on the street. tldr: authentic food, friendly service, driving accessible

Had a great experience at Charga. We ordered the tandoori chicken, chickpeas, wings, and the…read moreribeye steak kabab skewer, and everything was absolutely delicious. The food was full of flavor, freshly prepared, and really exceeded our expectations. The ribeye steak skewer and tandoori chicken were especially outstanding. The seating area is small and compact, but the quality and taste of the food more than make up for it. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for flavorful and satisfying food!

About a 2-2.5: I was excited to check out Charga, as this seems to be a popular spot with the…read morelocals to get their various styles of chicken, momos, and curries. We came here for an early lunch, and we ordered: +a samosa - served with a small cup of chutney +the Chicken Steamed Momos - filled with ground chicken; these were just okay, as it was ginger-forward; seemed to have been slightly oversteamed, and the skins easily ripped +a 1/4 Chicken with 2 Sides - went for the Charga style, all-white meat (this also included the neck, which was a little weird); opted for the chickpeas and the plantains; the chicken was overcooked and super dried out, which made it inedible; the chickpeas were okay, and the plantains were the only enjoyable part of this combo meal +the Boneless Chicken Tikka Kabob Meal - served on top of rice with a side of salad, chickpeas, and a large naan; the kabob was okay, slightly less dry than the quarter chicken; had an off taste to it +and, a Butter Chicken - served with rice and a large naan; this was more tangy and more tikka masala-like; it was thick, creamy, and still enjoyable! The naan was soft and fluffy, and a great complement to the curry Staff and service was friendly; we did request our orders to be free from coriander and cilantro, but items still came topped with the herb; we were able to pick it off, somewhat. There seems to be a constant flow of patrons picking up catering and to-go orders, as well as some deliveries. Providing to-go containers and a brown bag was generous. Parking is available in the small shared strip plaza lot. +Butter Chicken +avoid the Charga chicken +inaccurate orders +parking available

best karahi i have in my life! awesome food!…read morevery authentic! open 24 hours.. very busy and noisy..

A no brainer if you're looking for a quick bite and some strong pungent Pakistani/afghan food. Over…read morethe years, I come here for the lamb stew. Perfect seasoning and the naan is amazing when dipped into the sauce. The prices have definitely gone up though. The atmosphere is definitely more of a food court but when there are not a lot of people, it's not bad. The setting can be a little tight when there's a lot of people

Having been here few times and bern disappointed, when it is bustling and hard to get table, we…read morewere immensely relieved to find a table and quiet atmosphere for once at this joint of a place. May not look overly tidy nor fancy, but the staff do a great job on overshadowing the ambiance. This time we went for Poori, halwa, channa and accompanied by paki chai. So here is the thing. Throughout DMV, it is hard to find all the above that has the perfect flavor, not to crispy, nor too soft poori. Or channa too spicy, not well cooked or not flavorful. Or the tea just lacks that sting to the taste. After tried many poori halwa serving places Tosso, Niralla Sweets, Cha lounge, Shineys and one Bombay at Tyson's) I can say with certainty, that Ravi Kaboob has the best combo. They even had cashew in the halwa in addition to other dry fruits and the halwa wasn't all about sugar and semolina, but had the good blend so it accompanied well to the chai. Bottom line, if you can see away from the ambiance and just want to have the best poori halwa channa weekend breakfast, this is def place to go! But be sure to call upfront, because even though they are supposed to have it from 1100-4.00 in the weekend, they simply run out way before that time. Probably good to ask them to save your portions and confirm your timely arrival.

When I say this I really mean it. Cuz I don't lie. Ik God. Anyway, this the place you really need…read moreto go if you want the best burger in Virginia. Maybe even in Maryland. Bro like the way that the burger melted my heart, it made me forget I lived on this earth. The service was great. And the atmosphere is really comforting. They have avatar playing right now. (They used Netflix for us, so whatever you like they got! If you know you know ‍ type ish, on God)

Charga on the Pike is a small business gem. I frequent Columbia Pike and have ordered from here a…read morefew times now -- the food is consistently good. The Chopped Cheese with American is done right, NY-style, and the spicy fries go perfectly with it. The Build Your Own Bowl with ribeye steak kabob and blackened chicken, served over white sauce and garlic sauce, is a lot of food for the money. The chicken momos were awesome -- don't skip those. Also worth a follow on Instagram -- @chargaonthepike. They actually walk the Pike and capture what's going on in the neighborhood, not just food shots. Good food, good people, support local business!!!

All of the food was absolutely delicious and freshly prepared. Great value for what you pay for…read moretoo! The service was great, I walked in and they offered a kid in front of me a free sample of their macaroni and cheese and they also gave me a soda on the house. We only got takeout but it was fairly quick too. Highly recommend!

First time ordering here tonight - we got takeout because they're open late. We ordered butter…read morechicken, tikka masala, chickpeas and a few desserts to try. Everything was DELICIOUS! They were out of something we ordered, so they not only replaced it with an item of our choice, but also threw in a dessert that wasn't on the menu - it's now my new favorite dessert. I had to call and thank them it was so good. You can tell everything is made with love. Highly recommend, and so glad to have this place so close.

Just picked up food from here, and it was a very disappointing experience. I had to wait almost an…read morehour for my order, only to get food that was not just bland but completely inedible. The seekh kabab was so hard you could practically beat a drum with it. I'm still wondering how anyone could look at that and think it was acceptable to serve to a customer. What made it even more frustrating was that I didn't discover the problem until I got home. At that point, there was no practical way to return to the restaurant or get a refund. It was honestly heartbreaking to spend that much time and money on a meal that ended up going straight into the trash.

PLEASE READ BEFORE GOING:…read more I decided to give this place a try after being recommended their Chapli Kabobs and being told they were the best. I couldn't resist and decided to treat my mom to a dinner on Mother's Day. What we ordered: Chapli kabobs, lamb karahi, chicken biryani, lassi and chai. Food was okay, i honestly think any Pakistani moms' biryani would be better. Chapli kabobs were pretty good but not to die for. And i honestly think you can find better karahi for cheaper. I loved their chai the most out of everything. Total came down to around $120. Plenty of parking is available in the back. But it was completely empty when we walked in around 5pm on a Sunday. This place has ROACHES. When we got our naan for the karahi, it came on a skewer stand that came out of a wooden block. As soon as the waiter set it on the table and left, a baby roach crawled out of the wooden block. I killed it and told the waiter and the only thing he said was "Oh my God" and took it back to the kitchen. No apology or acknowledgment. But there was some yelling heard from the kitchen. We got our new fresh naan on a plate this time. After we got our chai and were relaxing, I look up towards the tv, there is ANOTHER ROACH crawling up. I got the check and just wanted to leave. The bathrooms were clean enough but there was a leak coming from the flush handle in the women's bathroom and there was a bucket underneath for the water to drip. Overall, I would not recommend and would rather try the other Middle Eastern/South Asian restaurants in the area to try.

Restaurant is run down and kinda dirty. Food was mediocre at best. The worst part was the service…read more The people running the restaurant seems to have no idea what they're doing. My party and I spent close to 2 hours waiting for our order and only some of the items came out. Two pain courses failed to arrive. It food wasn't even that good. Definitely not worth the wait. Would not recommend coming back here. This restaurant is a disaster. They also automatically charge an 18% tip for a party of TWO or more. So even if service is atrocious, you'll still be forced to tip.

we live in Texas but come often to visit our kids. they took us to Delhi Dhaba which is steps away…read morefrom their home. we were hooked from the first visit! fantastic food and service. we couldn't say enough good things about this hidden gem.

From the outside, this restaurant is tucked away from the street, hidden, and rather unassuming…read more Inside, it's a warm and intimate cafe with whimsical chandelier and flower festooned ceiling and the Hindi alphabet emblazoned on a black granite wall. The lamb vindaloo was appropriately (and surprisingly) spicy, the chicken curry flavorful and not overly heavy, and the paneer makhani was very filling. Service even near the end of the evening was attentive. This is a delightful cafe that has more than the outside would indicate. Worth checking out.