I've only ever been to the Tysons location twice, but have been an absolute tasty kabob loyalist to their Food Truck in foggy bottom. Tasty Kabob has been there for me from the best of times to the worst of times. I wait every summer to pass so they reopen when students are back on GW campus. The best I've ever had. Thank you Tasty Kabob. I love you read more

Tasty Kabob - Combo over rice with chickpeas and spinach - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

4 stars. I heard about this place from my Instagram feed so I bookmarked them on Yelp. Pros: They serve great size portions, the basmati rice has pretty good flavor, the gentleman working there made recommendations on his favorites and what to give a try, although it was busy, he had a pleasant manner about him which was cool to observe because he was cooking meats on the grille and serving customers. I had a combo of chicken and lamb gyro meat, potatoes in thick sauce, spinach and white garlic sauce on the side. Delish!!! Cons: I thought the chunks of lamb or gyro meat should have been cut smaller or thinner how it's traditionally presented. I had to cut the chunks because they were just slightly too chunky, lol. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because it's very casual dining, not a sit down dining experienc. It's similar to chipotle, like most casual dining these days, where the food has already been prepared and you point to what you want and it's put in a to-go container. Highly recommend. read more

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I saw the 4.5 star rating and decided this was where I was going for dinner. Parking in front of the street is packed but cars seemed to come and go pretty frequently around 7pm on a Wednesday. Ordered one meatball platter and one chicken platter. It was my first time here, so I didn't know what to expect. However, what I did not expect was actual meatballs with sauce at a kabob place. I was even more disappointed to get 5 meatballs on a $15 platter. It gets worse. The two sides of okra and spinach were a disappointment. The portions looked more like half spoons. As I ate my meal, I was a little put off because it was completely loaded with oil. The chicken platter was ordered with chickpeas and potatoes which were a lot less oily. read more

Tasty Kabob - Only 5 meatballs? I get more than that in a subway sandwich for less than half the price. - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

Assembly-line style Mediterranean spot that is one location of a small DMV chain I came here for lunch and the place was eerily empty. The only people were was one other party here and one guy behind the counter. The guy gave me the wrong order and the food was all mediocre. This being said, I did get a LOT of food. I got a gyro and it honestly had too much stuff in it so it fell apart all over the place. There are worse things in the world though... read more

Yum! Indoor and outdoor seating is available. The restaurant is clean and organized. No servers here, place your order at the counter and seat yourself. Employees are friendly, helpful, and quick. Our order was neatly wrapped. Tried their Kabob Platter, which was delicious! They also offer Wraps, Kabob Box, and Veggie Plate. Proteins include Chicken, Lamb, Chicken & Lamb, Meatball (on selected days), and Chicken Mushrooms. Sides include Chickpeas, Spinach, Potatoes, Okra, Side Salad, and Pita Bread. The meats were incredibly flavorful and the sides were all seasoned well. Nothing was overly spicy or salty. The rice was also fluffy and aromatic. They are generous with the portions, which is greatly appreciated. Cups, water, fountain drinks, napkins, plastic silverware are within reach. Restrooms in the back are clean. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The food was delicious! The chicken was moist and the white sauce was to die for!! Place was very clean and easy to order up front (chipotle style). Fast service. Def would go back and try the lamb read more

Tasty Kabob - Chicken & Rice - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

If you love fast casual halal, @tastykabob has amazing lamb gyros! The baklava was very delicious and it is a cute spot to grab lunch! 1624 Boro Pl, Tysons, VA 22102 read more

Tasty Kabob - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

The food was fresh and served quickly. The service was great it was only one person at the time but they were attentive to the ordering station while prepping for dinner. The space was clean and quiet. Would def go again before watching a movie at Showplace Icon! read more

Tasty Kabob - Gyro and Chicken on Pita ( With 2 Sides) - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

Props to the guy who was working all by himself when it was busy time Finally got a chance to check this spot out and it's pretty good! They give you generous portion sizes and the meat is delicious. They have different sides to choose from and different sauces to top off. I went with the chick peas and spinach - both were good. I think overall the sides are a little bland. They could have a little more flavor to them. The meat definitely makes it worth it. Will probably come back! Perfect quick meal before the movies! read more

Tasty Kabob - Lamb & Rice - chick peas and spinach - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

I can't believe I never knew this place existed. I love halal food and there is one in the Boro!! The service was great - in & out very quickly and the food was prepared neatly. I got the "Box" with rice and got both chicken and lamb. The chicken was slightly dry but they drench the platter with the white sauce. The white sauce had some dill taste to it l, which was interesting. I wish I got more of the red sauce - it was not spicy at all. It's a good option for a lunch spot if you work around there. The portions are a bit small compared to other places but definitely filled me up. Would highly recommend. read more

Tasty Kabob - Combo Chicken & Rice Lamb & Rice - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

This place was a fast causal restaraunt that was really goood!! :) the ambiance is just like a chipotle styled place!! the service was fast even though the line was HUGEEEE and the place was packed. it was lunch hour so thats probably why i got the bowl with half rice and half salad with chicken and 2 of the mild and 2 of the spicy sauces! it did not dissappoint!! i would def come back! the chicken tasted like tandoori chicken which is my favorite. in addition, i was not obscenely tired and full after eating the bowl which was appreciated. the quantiity was just right for me! read more

I used to get Tasty Kabob often and stopped by yesterday to be disappointed with this chicken?? What happened to the original orange recipe? read more

Tasty Kabob - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

This was $15 bucks.... I'm Tyson's corner. It probably weighs about 3lbs and is delicious. read more

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This review is given by my hubs, who have become this family's expert on Mediterranean food. He purchased the lamb and rice platter with potatoes and spinach as sides. He said that the lamb didn't taste gamey like the lamb that he has at most places. He said this restaurant's lamb tastes more like the lamb used in gyros. He also stated that the food was seasoned perfectly, and of meat given was a nice portion size. read more

Tasty Kabob - Lamb & Rice with spinach and potato sides. - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

I was in town for work along with a number of my team members, and we were starving! I found Tasty Kabob on UberEats so we decided to try it. What a treat!! The food was amazing!! We all enjoyed various combos with chicken and rice and okra and salads and spinach. Everything was delicious! I will definitely order from them again when I'm next in town. read more

A lovely place to get a good portion of great food! According to the Tasty Kabob website, They "...hit the road back in the fall of 2010 when founder's John & Steve Hanifi envisioned bringing their favorite meals from their home country of Afghanistan to the people of Washington, DC. Since then, the father and son team has expanded to a fleet of 5 Clean Green Tasty Machines." This particular location is 1 store away from the corner of Boro Place and Westpark Drive. There is street parking or a parking lot to the west with lots of parking. The inside is set up like most restaurants where you enter in a line at one side of a counter. You choose your base, meat, sides, drinks, and desserts as you move down the line. The staff was very helpful and friendly for a newbie like me. They filled up the container. I had enough for 3 meals. There is a mix of tables spread around the eating area that is to the left as you enter. The dining area and store were clean from tables to floor. The price was reasonable at about $15 for the food and $4 for drinks. The food was excellent. I got a gyro and it had a very good taste to it. This is a good choice for a meal in the area and I liked it so much I plan to visit again and look for their other locations. read more

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My food was tasty - I went with the gyro and chicken combo. Gyro meat was a bit fatty and grainy for my offer preference but delicious flavor. Chicken was pretty much perfect. I enjoyed the chick peas side and the bread with the spicy green sauce, the white sauce and the tzatziki sauce. All of the sauces were nice, but that green was fresher than some of my other favorite kabob places. Service depended on who I was talking to. The owner was cooking and serving and running the register. And he was personable, helpful and genuinely likable. The other guy seemed inexperienced and couldn't answer any questions, but he was at least capable of scooping food. Inside was typical fast casual atmosphere. Hard surfaces and industrial lighting. Not my favorite look, but it's appropriate for a kabob place open until midnight. read more

Tasty Kabob - Chicken and lamb gyro Combo platter on Pita (With 2 Sides) - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

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Yoooo!!! I was mad surprised after eating at this place! We were looking for a quick bite to eat before watching a movie, and we saw this place on the directory. We were curious and came in. The employee was very welcoming and helpful since it was our first time there. He let us sample a piece of the chicken and lamb... yo we were SOLD! Both meats were seasoned just right (not overly seasoned at all) and very tender. I got a chicken and lamb platter with rice, salad, spinach, and okra. It was REALLY good! The white sauce and hot sauce were surprisingly really good; they were not overpowering at all and definitely complimented the platter. There was actually a pretty good amount of food packed into the container. Will DEFINITELY be coming back again if I'm ever around the Boro again read more

Tasty Kabob - Chicken and Lamb - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

I've had a fair share of great halal foods around the DMV area, however, my experience here was underwhelming. Got the lamb and chicken combo over rice with chickpeas and spinach. Portions were extremely small, especially the meat. Almost 1/2 of the amount I am seeing the pictures on this yelp page. Same with the sides. Taste wise... The meats were quite dry. The sides were ok. read more

They messed up my Uber eats order badly, and instead of canceling my order, decided to send me an order missing items I asked for, replaced with items I never asked for. I got a gyro sandwich meal which is supposed to come with a pita bread wrap. They gave me rice instead of the pita bread wrap, and the rice was really bad and inedible. Poor and unusually flavored rice with too much grease. The sandwich is supposed to also come with 2 side dishes. I marked potato for one side dish, and a second pita bread for the other side. They provided the potato, and for the second side sent me chickpeas as well which I absolutely did not want. It seems they were out of Pita bread or employees were unwilling to cook more pita bread. The potatoes had a very odd, mildly sweet flavor to them. The chickpeas also had the same mildly sweet flavor. They use the same orange colored sauce in both their potato and chickpea dishes, and its a really bad mix with potatoes and chickpeas which are meant to be savory and salty, not sweet. They didnt give me any of the pita bread I asked for, so I basically had to throw out nearly the entire uber eats order, besides the chunks of meat itself, which I ate with some rice and the two types of sauces they offer; i believe one is tzatziki based and the other is some sort of white garlic cream sauce. I did not like anything in the order besides the meat itself and the sauces. The sauces did an okay job of covering up some of the odd flavor in the rice. Their meat is different than what you normally get for gyro meat- its cubes of lamb or beef chunks with some seasonings, but it isn't bad. I would not be able to order delivery from here again because they may provide random replacement items. Also for the price paid you really dont get much meat, rice, or side dishes. read more

I got the chicken and lamb combination with chickpeas and potatoes & baklava From the chicken, to the potatoes, everything tasted so good & freshly made. You first pick a base, pick proteins & two sides! The chicken and lamb were so flavorful & packed with just the right amount of spices. The chickpeas and potatoes are so soft & just melt in your mouth. They have meatless options and they are very generous with their portions. I highly recommend you try their baklava, it was so crispy and the best one I've ever tried! Also, I love the aesthetic of this place! they're open late as well if you're looking for a late night dinner! I highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back. read more

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I was starving and didn't want Italian, Dim sum, Korean, Mexican, Ethiopian, Uyghur, etc. the list goes on! I had no clue what to get but then I drove by Whole Foods at the Boro, and landed my eyes on this little spot. The Chicken & Lamb was worth its bang for its buck. The texture of the lamb, I'm obsessed with it. The seasoning of course as well, but when the texture is just perfect, it makes everything taste a little bit better. The chicken portion was a lot, maybe it's just me or I'm small but it was a lot! Maybe they heard my stomach growling for more teehee. Everything was perfect, I love the simplicity of it all. The chickpeas, holy smokes, the chickpeas had a lil kick to it, but I love the spicy. Please come support your local spots :) this place was 5/5!!!!! read more

Tasty Kabob - Chicken & lamb - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

I wanted to do Meatless Monday (MM) because I had not in awhile, and today was a big fail. I had a spinach tomato egg on bagguette for bfast, and for lunch I had a Taim falafel bowl. Taim came to my office by the way of fooda, and app where you pre-order meals, which for most office buildings, do not have cafeterias b/c there aren't many folks going to work. I did not pre-order, but it was obvious they had didn't have many b/c the pre-order table had 0 packages. Luckily for me, they brought catering-style food and you could order right there. I resisted against the chicken schwarma and got the falafel bowl instead, and got ripped off. They gave super small portions, maybe 1/3 the size of what you would get from Cava or Mezeh, and while they advertised mixed greens, I didn't even get any mixed greens, it was rice, some tomatoes, red cabbage, and falafel. By the end of the work day, I got home and was growling with hunger. I wanted to stay meatless but then I saw a Tasty Kabob ad on my FB page (yes it seems to be working TK). I got so hungry I just drove to Tysons, and I usually portion and share with my wife for one portion, but I was too hungry and ate the entire thing. They definitely give good-sized portions, but it was so good that I demolished it. I had eaten Tasty Kabob back when they were just carts in Arlington, so it had been awhile, but it's definitely the same good kabob that I remember. I think Tasty Kabob is even better than DCG, a recent kabob entry in the Tysons area. TK's texture of the rice and meat was better, and I also liked their sides more. I get half rice and half salad to limit carbs. The Okra and chickpeas were really good. The service was also great as well. I wish a kabob joint like Tasty Kabob or DCG would come to Annandale, for now I have to drive up to Tysons for decent Kabob (Halal Guys doesn't cut it for me anymore). read more

Tasty Kabob - Combo chicken and lamb - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

I have a pretty hefty "Yelp Elite" appetite but Tasty Kabob's monstrous portions did me in! This was my first time visiting but I was absolutely wowed by the tender chunks of lamb and flavorful chicken in the "chicken and lamb" rice platter. I paired this with a side of chickpeas and stewed okra and was so happy to have a quick, filling, and great tasting meal. At first I balked at the $15 price point but when I received the final product I realized that they don't skimp out on ingredients. You are getting at least two servings in a container, maybe even three or four if you've got a smaller appetite. I love seeing how this family-owned business was able to grow from a small food truck to a brick-and-mortar in the fancy Boro area. Believe their name, they truly are a tasty kabob! read more

My husband and I enjoyed our dinner here. Their manager Nat was super friendly and knowledgeable about the cuisine. The lamb was juicy and in large chunks compared to other places. The chicken was marinated and cooked with just the right amount of spices and char. Loved the mushroom protein and also the spinach. The sauces were amazing. My favorites were the yogurt one and also the red chili one... perfect amount of heat We will definitely come back when we're in the area! PS: The whole shopping center is modern-looking and fun to stroll around. Also highly recommend trying Jeni's Ice Creams walking distance from Tasty Kabob! read more

Tasty Kabob - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

Halal Kabob places are some of my favorite types of food, so I had to try Tasty Kabob. I ordered the combo platter with spinach and potato for takeout. The meat was both flavorful and cooked well while sides were tasty. I also really liked how there were several sauces on the side that added more flavor/spice. Though, one complaint I do have is I wish they gave some type of extra carb/starch such as bread, French fries, etc. to dip in the sauces. It would have elevated the meal and made it even more enjoyable. Regardless, I enjoyed the food here, but I think there are better kabob places around. read more

Tasty Kabob - Combo - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

Came by for a quick lunch and it was tasty, fast, and very reasonably priced. I got the chicken with 1/2 salad 1/2 rice, chickpeas, spinach, and dill sauce on top. The chicken, rice, salad, and sauce combo was delicious, and for only a little over $13, I was full for hours! All of the other protein and side options also looked great -- it was a tough choice. I will be back next time I am in the area! read more

Tasty Kabob - Chicken over Salad & Rice, Chickpeas Side, Spinach Side - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

The meat is so tender! Especially the chicken. They have good flavor for their kabobs and the rice was nicely seasoned as well. I liked their dill sauce, and the sides were a good portion. Delicious! read more

Ordered a combo over rice and salad with potatoes, double meat and a side salad for pick up. They waited for me to get there before making the order but it didn't take too long so that's fine. What wasn't fine was the food I got. The double meat didn't look like a lot. For $20 I kind of expected a more substantial portion. I can't imagine a normal portion having any less? So I got it over rice and salad and ordered a salad as one of the sides. So they put some lettuce into the entree section of the to go container and then like 5 shreds of lettuce into the section of the container for a side. That's not a salad. I thought there would be lettuce and tomatoes or something. I saw that they had some but they didn't really offer or ask. I was in a hurry anyways, why I ordered pick up. So I don't recommend paying for double meat, picking 'salad' as a side or eating here, really. read more

Food is really great, very good customer service. The chicken over rice with chickpeas and spinach spinach is very good. Your old chicken.only for $14. O read more

5 I've followed Tasty Kabob since their food truck days in Roslyn. I was very happy to see them grow and establish themselves in the Boro. Customer service is always their prime focus. The new location is clean, modern, and they still provide an awesome experience. I really enjoy the chicken platter. It taste like it's been cooked over a charcoal grill (get that grill taste). Portions are generous! And it's priced well compared to their neighbors in the Boro. Today I went with chicken and Gyro! Also, they made it very convenient for delivery options leveraging Uber eats. read more

Tasty Kabob - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

This is a solid place! Definitely one of the best halal places in the DMV. The aesthetics is clean and modern. You go to the counter and pick a base, your proteins and sides, then top it off with some good sauce and you're set! I came after the lunch rush so there was no wait at all. So if you don't like to wait in line, go around 12:30pm or around there. Ok the food! We got the lamb and the chicken on rice with the yogurt sauce. Delish!! The lamb isn't gamey - not unlike a gyro lamb but diced instead sliced. The chicken was well seasoned and tasty. For the sides, get the okra! So delicious! We also tried the same meat combo over pita and rice and it was delicious! The pita is warm, soft, and buttery! We also tried new menu item - afghani skewer chicken kabob (only available via online order)! Delicious - nicely seasoned and the chicken is tender and not dry at all! I definitely recommend this place! It's delicious! Let me know what you think! read more

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We received very bad customer service last Saturday. I walked up to the counter and the woman server just looked at me. There was no welcoming.Strike 1 It was our first time so I asked questions and the server would not answer me but point to the sign above. Ok, we don't know what a box vs plate might be so can you please explain?.Strike 2 I almost left but due to reviews I wanted to try the food. The portion size itself was tiny and not worth the price. The food itself was ok. read more

I was in the area and stumbled across Tasty Kabob and I'm glad I did. Service was great in giving me different options based on my preferences when I asked for recommendations. I got the platter with lamb and chicken with salad, chickpeas & spinach for the sides. He put the salad in a separate container to keep it from getting warm and mushy from the heat of the rest of the food. I appreciate that. The food was true to the restaurant's name and very tasty. I will come back the next time I'm in the area. read more

Placed a delivery order for a chicken over rice and salad, and the order didn't include chicken. Called the restaurant to address this and asked if I could receive an extra side of chicken via delivery. The first person I spoke with said they'll provide it. Called again 30 minutes later because nothing was delivered, and the second person I spoke with said they can't provide chicken and that I'd have to address this with the delivery service. Not sure how you miss CHICKEN for a CHICKEN over rice and salad order. It's the equivalent of providing buns with lettuce without any beef patties for a burger order, empty tortilla shells for a steak/chicken taco order, etc. I also wasted 40ish minutes of my time having to address this with the delivery service. This, of course, isn't the restaurants fault. But what is particularly frustrating is that the delivery service called the restaurant to ask the cost of the missing item (so I could be refunded appropriately), and the restaurant informed the restaurant that the cost of the missing chicken is $10 (the cost of chicken over rice and salad is $16.99 FYI). It would've been nice for the restaurant to simply say/provide the whole cost of the chicken over rice and salad order. Instead, they provided the exact value of the chicken within the chicken over rice and salad order, which is pretty laughable. read more

Love the option to get a mixed chicken and lamb bowl on a bed of salad. You can also add other toppings as well, such as feta, cucumber, tomato, and red onion which elevates Tasty Kabob from other fast casual kabob joints. Also, I liked how the lamb is cut into thick chunks and then seared to have a crunch. Service is fast and there's lots of seating options outside to enjoy your meal. read more

Tasty Kabob - Chicken and Lamb over Salad - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

This was just okay, I am always looking for new restaurants to try and especially kabob restaurants. I got the lamb and rice with spinach and potatoes. I was expecting chunks of "real" lamb, not this, what appears to be processed meat or maybe gyro meat. It isn't bad, just not what I was expecting. I have to watch my sodium intake and I tend to stay away from processed meats or gyro as it has more sodium. It is tasty, as the name implies, but the meat itself just wasn't my cup of tea and that probably won't have me coming back. The rice was good and plentiful and spiced just right. The potatoes were delicious and I think it was the sauce they were sitting in that made them so good. The spinach was plain and tasteless, needs a kick to it! Overall it was good to try this place. Not really what I was looking for because the meat wasn't truly chunks of lamb like you get at other kabob restaurants. Might go back and try a veggie platter, even though I'm not a vegetarian, but I think I'll skip the meats here and eat those at other kabob restaurants. Also, I wanted to give the Boro restaurants a shout out. I know most of these restaurants opened around the time Covid started. Though this restaurant didn't meet my expectations, other people have different tastes and seem to love it. Give this and the other Boro restaurants a try so that they start to develop a following. read more

Tasty Kabob - Lamb and rice with yummy potatoes and spinach - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

Make sure to get the chicken lamb rice combo! Perfect level of heat, a huge portion of protein when you get chicken and lamb. Pair it with a side salad and some freshly toasted pita and you're set. The sauce can range from mild to hot but definitely go with the hot it's not extremely spicy. read more

Tasty Kabob - Chicken Lamb & Rice - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

I have seen this place many times walking around the Boro and decided to try it out, wasn't really expecting much and thought it was going to be a halal guys rip off. Wow was I wrong! The food is delicious and has great flavor. Portion size for the money is great too. They give you a whole pita as a side! Would definitely come back. read more

Tasty Kabob - Combo - Halal Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

The seventh installment of my "Kabob Kompendium" profiling various joints in the DMV region that can be broken down into a set of common criteria: 1)ethnic focus 2) kabobs 3)side dishes 4)rice 5)condiments 6)bread 7)dining experience 8) unique dishes 9)x-factor(s). 1)Ethnic focus: Afghan Starting as a local DC food truck and expanding to brick and mortar with several locations in the greater DC area, this is like the Afghan cousin of the local Persian Moby Dick franchise offering moderately priced fast casual kabobs with vegetarian sides and a thicker pita bread. 2) Kabobs: I went with the lamb and was surprised that it was gyro meat rather than actual chunks of meat, so flavor wise it could have easily have been beef and it was cut into large cubes so I would have preferred the shaved slices for a better mouth feel since it came across as a bit salty with each bite. Other choice of proteins include chicken, chicken and lamb, meatball, and chicken mushrooms. Based on the photos, the meats are cooked on the flat top rather than truly kissed by a flame and rotated on a skewer so I think one misses out on the succulence and smokiness of a true kabob preparation. 3) Side dishes: Chickpeas, spinach, potatoes, okra, side salad, pita I went with the spinach and okra and both were seasoned on the blander side since some of the more popular mom/pop joints have a higher spice profile that makes the sides just as enjoyable as the proteins but these feel more like an obligatory balance to the carbs and proteins. 4) Rice: slightly buttery and savory usually due to the fact that it is steamed with some sort of broth/stock, tasty indeed but not as complex as some of its competitors 5) Condiments: probably the weakest element in that there is a white sauce that tastes like a garlicky mayo (I prefer a yogurt based option) and a red sauce that easily could be mistaken for an Asian sambal. A bit surprised the typical vinegary jalapeno sauce is missing. 6) Bread- interesting to note that the combos can be served with pita as your base (other options being rice or salad) or as a side dish option whereas other places the bread is complimentary. Perhaps this is factored into their price point since the cost of a combo does run a few bucks cheaper. 7) Dining experience- more modern décor definitely catered to the younger crowd and with a format reminiscent of Chipotle style customization. 8) Unique dishes: the chicken mushrooms protein option looks almost like a stroganoff/curry concoction of a cream or yogurt based sauce bathing chicken and mushrooms. 9) X-factor: lower price point and limited options make it easy for grab and go with a student-friendly budget. However, it does feel a little more sterile and corporate to veer away from actual kabobs (when kabobs are in the name) and to put less thought into making the side dishes stand out on their own. It does feel like an Afghan Chipotle, but not in the positive sense, since I feel like its rivals come across as more homecooked and authentic. If I were to give advice to the owners of the restaurant group, take a page out of the Moby Dick playbook: have rotating specials, have some more permanent adventurous items rather than playing it safe to the uneducated palate, and consider serving actual kabobs and making the bread complimentary. The DMV community has a longstanding love of kabobs across all ethnicities, so price point shouldn't be the only edge. read more