Food is always excellent. The customer service is friendly…read more The location is convenient. The interior is clean. Noise level is low.

High Protein, Strategic Eating…read more If you are navigating a serious health journey or, like me, currently in the middle of a "Biggest Loser" contest to start the year, Arlington Kabob is a strategic goldmine. Under normal circumstances, I would happily indulge in their fragrant basmati rice and that delicious, fresh-baked tandoori naan. However, staying disciplined requires a different approach, and the team here makes it effortless. The High-Protein Order Hack: I ordered the Chicken Shawarma platter but requested a total carb-swap. I asked to replace the rice and naan entirely with a double portion of vegetables. I went with the chickpeas (channa) and the sautéed spinach. The result is a nutrient-dense, high-protein win. The chicken is lean and perfectly charred, the chickpeas provide steady energy and fiber, and the spinach adds great flavor and micronutrients. The 50% Strategy: Even without the bread, these portions are significant. I ate exactly 50% of this platter for lunch, which provided an estimated 38g of protein and 450 calories. It is the perfect meal for someone who wants to feel satisfied but stay strictly within their caloric and macro goals. Community Inspiration: I have to give credit to local Northern Virginia foodie Mya Yoon. Her social media posts documenting her own health journey and "smart eating" choices inspired me to start looking at local menus through a more intentional lens. Following the modifications she shares online has been a game-changer for my own progress. Service & Vibe: The staff here deserves a specific mention. Despite my request to skip the core staples of their menu (rice and bread), they were helpful and happy to modify the order to meet my goals. It is rare to find a spot that is both a neighborhood staple for comfort food and a reliable partner in a weight-loss journey. Everything was delicious as always. If you are looking to stay on track without sacrificing quality or flavor, this is the place to do it.

I usually have a good experience here. The service is typically very friendly, although the last…read moretime I went the staff member helping me wasn't particularly welcoming. That said, the food is really good. The curried chickpeas are amazing and one of my favorite things on the menu. The curried chicken is also very good, and I love getting the salad with the green chutney -- the chutney especially adds a lot of great flavor. It's not the cleanest place inside, but the food itself is tasty and keeps me coming back

A billion 5 stars for this spot. I'm from queens NYC so I'm SOO happy to have Ravi near me. I grew…read moreup on Pakistani kabobs and naans and was desperately searching for something to fill that void. So far have tried their boneless chicken kabob, ground beef shish kabob, and nehari. Their food is insanely fresh. Both the kabob combo platter and the nehari came with their chole which is probably the best I've ever had. Addicting stuff, would get an extra side of it next time. They also came with rice, salad, and tandoori naan. So much food!! Highly recommend stopping in. I'm excited to try all their daily specials!! Service and ambiance don't matter here because it's all about the food. Get your food to-go if you care that much.

Mix appetizers, falafels. Kebabs so delicious and their menu is not expensive , great serviceread more

Another visit and another amazing food and service. Forget about other places, this is the place to…read moremake you satisfied and eat yummy food.

Just moved to the from Ballston to Courthouse and tried this Afghan kebab spot and it was great…read more Generous portions with the kebabs and sides when getting the "Kebab Combo for two." The Chicken stew (extra) and the eggplant were the highlight side dishes. Naan was nice and thick with a crispy crust. Extra sauce, no charge Used to be a regular at Kebab Garden on Quincy which was solid, this place definitely competes.

Two Haiku Review:…read more Not the best kabob I've had, but the flavor was There and the portions Were quite large. Pretty Fast service and for a good Price, I give four stars.

Ordered the lamb kebab to go, and they've done a really good job! The lamb is delicious and well…read morecharred. This is also probably one of the best pita breads I've received from a kebab restaurant. Very soft doughy and large ! I really enjoy the spinach side as well. Well cooked and pleasant fast service when I walked in to collect! Clean restaurant as well with a very casual atmosphere.

Friendly service, food prepared to order, fresh flatbread. The dish called "butter chicken" is…read moreactually kabob chicken chunks in a sweet anise-laced tomato sauce that is one of my favorite dishes in the entire DMV. Dining area is small and quiet, nothing fancy, but pleasant.

Second time ordering from here. Both times I've questioned the prices for my orders, and this time…read moreit was about $27 total for takeout. Got the city kabob special and it came with naan bread. In my opinion, this is not worth almost $30 at ALL. Maybe $20 at most. Flavor is good, but meat was dry and the lamb was very chewy. Not worth the price point. Oh yeah...no sauce at all... so I ate everything dry lol I'll be looking for another spot after this.

I ordered from here on the Too Good To Go app. It was my first time using the app, and i was…read moreexcited because the chicken platter sounded good to me, and for a great price of $10.99. I have been a little scared to do surprise bags from TGTG since i cannot eat pork, or lamb, so I was surprised this option told me what was in it, since it's supposed to be a surprise, but thought it would be a good option as I love chicken platters, and have never been here. When getting to the restaurant, it was easy to find and there was a ton of parking. Upon walking in, the gentleman at the front desk was nice and welcoming. He helped me figure out how to tell the TGTG app that i have arrived. However, he proceeded to tell me 3 times how I should next time order at the counter, or over the phone, since TGTG takes a majority of the money and how their food is fresh and they deserve to be paid in full. I agreed with him, and told him i did not know and next time I will. But he then told me 2 more times, and i felt like i was being scolded for using the app. TGTG is supposed to be for cheaper surprise bags to my knowledge, so them using it as a marketing tactic is smart in a way but I also do not feel like i should be shamed for using it, since it did get me in the door, and that's not what the app is technically supposed to be used for. I planned to use the app, and if i enjoyed the food come back and dine in. The food is good, i do not usually like spice but the flavors blend well together. I just cannot help but feel discouraged from coming back, as those conversations made me feel a little uncomfortable especially as they were said in front of other customers. Once would've been fine, but i said i understood after the first conversation.

Who knew Kabobistan had brunch?! I'm a high protein diet kinda guy and this place did just that…read more You get a mix of Afghan brunch menu while also having their regular meat options available.

My friend and I stopped by for dinner last Tuesday. The interior is more casual. I ordered and paid…read moreat the front and they deliver the food to our table when it's ready in a cafeteria tray. A1 BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST KABOB - 14.95 The pricing for how much food I got is pretty worth it. My order came with 6 chunks of well-seasoned chicken breast cubes, a bed of seasoned rice with some sweetened, julienne carrots. The chicken was decent, nothing special. The rice was enjoyable on its own and the carrots added on top was a good touch. We also could choose a side with each order and I got the chickpeas, which was more on the saucy side that was quite delicious. The order also comes with a huge piece of bread that was pretty chewy and went well with everything else I ordered. Overall, solid option! The boneless chicken breast kabob was good, but nothing out of ordinary. The pricing here is good (compared to other parts of Arlington), and I'd recommend it if you're nearby and craving kabobs!

Came for the Sheeryakh, but had such delicious, authentic Afghan food! I'd give 4.5 stars for some…read moreconstructive modifications to make in the future related to service, but overall amazing food! I left with a full belly and a happy heart. Got a combo of chicken kabob and shami kabob along with a side of their borani banjan/eggplant dish. The eggplant was honestly one of my favorite things- it's a must get in my opinion. Homey dish with incredible flavors! Their naan is fresh and pairs well with it. The chicken was good, but I've had better honestly. The shami was a little disappointing as I expected more flavor and it was slightly dry, but good. Their rice was so tasty and I loved the sweetness coming from the carrots an raisins. Of course, the sheeryakh was great- quite a big portion for one person, but I loved the texture. It tastes very similar to the Indian/South Asian/Pakistani ice cream, "Kulfi." CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK: Service needs improvement. The whole time I was there I had to keep looking for waiters to make eye contact with to ask for menu, water, paying, etc. It took about 10 min or more for me to have to call a busy waiter over just to look at the menu- no one came over on their own. Things just took time for a Saturday night- plus they were hosting an event on top of this. Needless to say, I've never had service like this, but the vibe and food made me be not as harsh. Despite the service, this place is a must try for authentic Afghan cuisine. Can't wait to try more of their menu (and the borani banjan again) in the future!

Unfortunately, this restaurant didn't live up to my expectations…read more When we arrived the dining room felt very humid and sticky which made it uncomfortable to sit and eat. We were also a party of five but were only given one menu to share so not very convenient. I ordered the Chicken & Shami Kabob and it came with a choice of white or brown rice, one side, and naan. The meal looked nothing like the photo on the restaurant's website. The portion was overwhelmingly rice with very little meat. None of the garnishes shown in the picture were included on the rice. For $24 I expected a much better presentation and a more balanced portion. Oh and the meat was kind of dry. Parts of our order were missing, some dishes that came out were incorrect. The experience felt disorganized and the food didn't justify the price.