I can't believe I never wrote a review for my favorite restaurant in Richmond. This is hands down…read morethe best food that I return to time and time again. The meat is always juicy and seasoned so well. The service is super friendly! Don't the simple look of this restaurant deceive you, it is the best hole in the wall place for good food at a great price.

The topic is delicious seasoned meat and veggies. The question is, WHERE⁉. The answer , is…read moreKabob place. Great prices. Super quality. Super nice staff. AND it's a cultural source. Dear people, TRY THIS FOOD. NOW‼ MEGA DELICIOUSNESS. nuff said.

The restaurant is empty of customers right now. We preferred mantu and soup to share. Mantu is $10…read more The ambiance is pleasant. Server came out immediately and took our order. They turned on the music. The handicap parking is not great. It's on a hill so getting in and out is awkward. The mantu was $16 each. Aush soup was $10. And dessert was custard and baklava also $10 each. All our food was delicious. I'd definitely recommend the food. The server was wonderful. Friendly and knowledgeable.

Amazing Afghan food with flavorful meats, rice, and mantu. Beef kebabs and chicken kebabs so…read moretender and juicy they melt on your tongue. Served with traditional Afghan rice with raisins and carrots and fresh, fluffy naan. The mantu were spiced to perfection. We came from New Jersey to this spot and the food here is better than the Afghan restaurants we find there. We were pleasantly surprised and very impressed with our meal.

Walked in on a Saturday evening. Got confused at first because when you enter, the place divides…read moreinto left and right. To the left is where you place orders. Menu board that says Habibi Grill but when we asked the owner, he said that they still serve the Afghan cuisine. They have a separate menu for this. The area on the right is the dining area. It was quiet when we had dinner there. Got the lamb shank qabuli which was very tender and served with Qabuli rice and side salad. Lamb kabob was also bursting with flavor but we thought the serving size was small. The falafel plate was very good. Everything was so flavorful and we really enjoyed the food. The owner was very nice. Since we shared the food, we would have appreciated if we were also given an extra plate; nevertheless, we were starving so it was alright. Would definitely come back!

Food: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5…read moreLocation & parking: 4/5 Location & Parking: Located on a busy street with paid street parking, this restaurant was a little hard to find at first. Although it looks unassuming from outside, it's bright and spacious inside with the lovely aromas greeting you at the door. Ambience: I got seated and placed the order right away. While my order was getting ready in front of me, I had a chance to go around andexplore around. It was a super spacious restaurant with two levels of seating areas. Very bright and surprisingly guarded from the noisy traffic, it was a great spot for a quiet lunch. Food & service: My order of Kebab & fries served with Naan, Tzatziki sauce and Afghani salad was made to order and tasted very juicy and flavorful. Spiced perfectly and the right portion size for 1 person, every bite of the freshly made naan and kabob was perfection. My server was so courteous and attentive and he prepared my food in less than 20 minutes.

I have to say, after my first review about four months ago, this place has definitely changed. I'm…read morenot sure if it's under new management, new staff, or a different cook, but things are not the same. The once generous portions have shrunk down to something similar to Chipotle-sized servings. The staff, who used to be delightful, now seem less friendly, and the food just doesn't have the same flavor. Last week, I called to place an order, and they were out of rice. A few days later, I tried again, and when I picked up my food, I noticed the portion size had significantly decreased. Today, I tried to place an order at 7:30 pm for pickup at 8:30 pm, well within their posted store hours of 9:00 pm. The gentleman on the phone informed me that they couldn't prepare my order because they close at 8:20 pm. When I mentioned that their posted closing time was 9:00 pm, he explained that although they close at 9:00 pm, the kitchen shuts down by 8:30 pm, and I needed to pick up my food before then. I had already requested my order at 7:30 pm, well within their timeline, so this was frustrating. Unfortunately, I'll be taking my business back to Kabob Corner in Fredericksburg or Stafford.

I recently learned about Kabul on Facebook and having a fond affection for Middle Eastern food of…read moreall types, I stopped in to try their lunch buffet. They have their lunch buffet on weekdays, which is great, as most places only seem to do this on weekends. First impression when walking in was it was a converted Ruby Tuesday, but WOW, they did an EXCELLENT job from replacing the entire ceiling, flooring, tables/booths and even the window shades, to fully updating the restroom too, they clearly dumped a lot of money and effort into this place and it shows! The buffet looks beautiful, not grimey and messy, rather all food items are in clamshell heated servers, which kept the food fresh and piping hot. The offering was excellent, with a plain rice and a more elaborate rice, called Palau. The Qaubili Palau was incredible! Loaded with fresh ingredients and made with an outstanding quality basmati! The lamb that was in it was super tender and not gamey at all, rather perfectly seasoned and sooo very tasty! They also offered a more plain rice, which was slightly seasoned and also very good! Another fav of mine were their meatballs... they tasted like a mild lamb and were just as tender as that too (not sure if they're lamb tho). Flavor of the curry they were in was excellent! Their chick peas and subzi (spinach) were excellent alternatives for those not wanting meat... I definitely enjoyed a few servings of these!! Chicken kabob was beautiful in color and nicely flavored with a tenderness that was spot-on. Service was friendly and they even sincerely cared how the food was, by asking. I'd definitely suggest stopping in to try it for yourself and I look forward to returning, soon!

This is one of my favorite restaurants, in Virginia Beach! The food is made when you order it, it…read moreis hot and delicious. The flavors are just wonderful. We have had many very delicious meals. My Family has been going to Mazari Kebabs for years. We really enjoy their food and they are very friendly. Oh yes the decor is very nice and relaxing to dine at.

One my favorite should have been 5star however the server that came in kinda yell to my daughter…read morewhen she went up to get what she asked to her and we did not understand what she said. The food as always were great, the eggplant is always the go to w sides, I had lamb chops so good the rice today are on a harder side and not the way i wanted it. My husband had the chicken was okay he said. The restaurant is clean and kinda had a renovation where we do not see their kitchen anymore. Hopefully they stay stronger because at lunch only 2 tables including us, though i think they get take out or delivery. Must try if you like this kind of mid eastern food.

Hands down the best falafel I've eaten. Moist, flavorful, super tender with the perfect outside…read morecrusts. Far from bland. I really love the side sauces they come with. I hadn't tasted them before here. The place isn't much to look at but I go for the food. It's like one of the small cut out restaurants you find in NYC. I love little mom and pop holes in the wall in the middle of the Carytown district. I believed the food must be authentic as I was the only customer not of middle eastern descent. I don't live in the area but every time I am I have to go there

My sister had Ariana Kabob cater her rehearsal dinner. The food was phenomenal, everyone was…read moreimpressed. My favorites were the bone-in chicken tikka, the kubideh, and of course the spinach and chickpeas sides. All the accompaniments, like the cabbage salad, chutney, and hummus went perfectly with the meal. Very solid Afghani food, you won't be disappointed.

This is my second time here when we travel and I cant believe how much delicious food we get. The…read morechicken and vegetables are delicately seasoned and wonderful. Wish I could eat this everyday! Also great service.

They have a very good place to eat. Even with your family you would like to visit this area…read more Service was nice and prompt. I liked the food as well. They have some well curated afghan dishes. I went for their buffet and liked it a lot. They have fruits, mix salads and dressings. Lots of chicken and lamb items and afghan rice was flavorful. The sweet items there was very good as well with good smell, light and not very sweet.

Was feeling hungry after a round of errands and decided to try out this kabob spot. Didn't think…read moreanything of it and boy I'll tell you I was happily surprised. Located in a non discrete location with just a small sign outside it's easy to miss this hidden gem. Walked in and was quickly greeted by the staff. The interior is a little tight so take out is probably your best option. Menu has your typical kabob dishes with a few added additions. I placed my order and sat ace waited. Now I will say there was a bit of a wait time to get my food but you know a place is good when it's busy. As I was sitting many people came and went either with to go orders or to sit an eat. And that's how you know you've found a hidden gem. Once I received my food it was delicious. I'll happily come back if I'm in the area again.

Every single time that I order from this place, it's like the food gets better and better. Packed…read morewith lots of flavor and you can tell it takes a lot of time and care to make it taste so good! Love this place!!!

Best Gyro I've had! First time trying chickpeas and they were also amazing! Will def be backread more

Food is great. So tasty. Rich flavors. Lamb and chicken perfectly cooked. We've been coming…read morehere (and to their previous location) for years. And will continue to. And the friendliness of "Mazou" at the counter was definitely a highlight. Thanks for remembering us...it had been a while.

Fabulous chicken soup - total yum…read more Eating takeout now. Their Mantu also yummy. Great to support Afghan refugees who cook so well.

Stopped in on Saturday for lunch with our family of 5. My kids were enamored by the "fancy tables"…read morewhich were semi private low tables on rugs where you could remove your shoes and sit on the ground. The restaurant name "express" made me think it would be ready made food (like chipotle) but the kabobs are made the order, so take about 15 minutes once you've ordered. However, they're worth the wait! Marinated well they are tender and flavorful. We were also pleasantly surprised by how large each entree was. We got the combo kebab platter (with lamb and chicken), the mantu (dumplings), and the bulani (like a potato filled naan). Would recommend all three!