Very carbohydrate heavy but very authentic Afghan food!. They start you out with bread and it comes out warm with little bits of sesame seeds on top. The aushack is like ravioli, but I didn't stand out to me. The Sambosa was crispy but minimal filling--still good taste wise. The zamarod palow has a very creamy, curry like sauce with lots of spinach and rice. The sauce makes it look like there is a lot of meat but there isn't. Really fragrant and delicious though! Same with the lamb shank--carb heavy but aromatic rice and lovely tomato sauce. read more

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Some of the best Afghan food I've had, and I love Afghan food. We walked in when it was quiet and it looked like it was an attentive husband/wife team and our food seemed home cooked. Ambiance wasn't fancy but was homey and cozy. Really nice portions and plenty of veg options. The seasoned rice options were lovely and my husband really enjoyed his tea. Appetizer was OK but the mains were superb and we were so full we couldn't finish. I got the seib, which was a main dish that primarily featured apples. I hadn't seen that before and I was skeptical before eating but wanted to try something different and it was incredible. My only pro tip is that when you order a veg main it's a lot of one thing, whereas meat mains come with a veg. Next time I will order the veggie combo option to get more diversity. Normally I write longer reviews but in this case I think I will let the food photos speak for themselves. read more

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Just terrific! As the website states, it very much is authentic Afghan food. The owner actually helped us decide what to order and delivered the food to us himself. He was so pleasant and kind and the restaurant had such a homey atmosphere to it. We had the aushack, salmon kebab, one of the chicken dishes, and ended our dinner with cardamom and rose ice cream. Everything was outstanding! I had a glass of wine, which received a generous pour. I can't wait to return and highly recommend checking out Zamarod! read more

Zamarod Restaurant - Salmon Kebob - Afghan Near Me - Great Falls, Virginia

Fabulous Afghani. The quabli palow features tender lamb, saffron rice with carrots, raisins Samaaroq, and almonds. The sauce is tomato based. Our Samaaroq palow has chunks of chicken in a yogurt sour cream sauce tgat was different from the quabli. Tender chicken and another excellent sauce. It can with a side of flat bread. They added a pumpin in yogurt sauce that wasn't on the menu, complimentary. Too good to be true. Wow! read more

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My favorite Afghan restaurant in DMV area. It has a very authentic Afghan taste and the environment is very cozy and nice. The ashak is my favorite meal here. The other apprizers and entrees are also very good. I would go here any day for authentic Afghan food. The owner is also a very nice and welcoming. read more

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A Hidden Gem for Afghan Cuisine If you're looking for something different from the usual Northern Virginia dining scene, Zamarod is a place worth discovering. This cozy restaurant quietly serves some of the most comforting and flavorful Afghan food in the area. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the portions are generous, and the flavors feel no authentic and thoughtfully prepared. Zamarod is a true neighborhood gem and one of the best places to experience Afghan cuisine in the area. read more

We went to Zamarod Restaurant (Afghan Food) -- last Friday for lunch and the food is simply amazing -- as was the service. They have a small staff (the owner, who also doubles as your wait staff) and chefs. The restaurant is quite charming and comfortable -- decorated with carpets on some walls and with Afghan pieces. Try any of the dishes because they're all amazing AND def save room for dessert -- we had creamy cardamom and pomegranate ice cream -- and firney (a milk-based pudding with cardamom, pistachio and almond. AND the prices are very reasonable -- Finally -- the drive to Great Falls was also nice ... read more

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Cozy Afghan restaurant with an extensive menu, a very friendly owner, and amazing food. I came here on a Friday for lunch with my friend. The place was dead empty, but we still had a great meal and experience . We split a chicken dish and their special (a beef short-rib dish). Both were delicious, but the short-rib was the better of the two because it came with a bunch of sides (the chicken only came with a side of rice) Also have a patio outside read more

Zamarod Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Great Falls, Virginia

Food was absolutely delicious and service was great . Very cozy Nigbour hood restaurant. I go again and again. read more

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I love the food and I love the ambience, it's my go to place specially on special occasions, the service is also great and the prices are reasonable. read more

This lovely, charming restaurant has the most delicious and beautifully presented meals one could hope for. Adding much to the experience is the friendly, welcoming owner. Everyone In our party was blown away. read more

We love Zamarod and make a point of visiting whenever we are in the area. Everything is beautifully presented and delicious, and you'll have some to take home for lunch the next day. I especially recommend the palau dishes and the appetizer assortment. Save room for the rose-flavored ice cream. read more

Amazing flavors! I had no idea how delicious and flavorful Afghani food could be. A cozy restaurant with wonderful service and spectacular cuisine. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Zamarod. It is a lovely local gem here in Great Falls. I've been coming here for years and the food is always fantastic. I've never had a home-cooked Afghan meal, but I feel like what you get at Zamarod is what you would expect from a great home-cooked meal. While I am a meat lover, one of the best things about the food at Zamarod is the vegetables. Pumpkin, eggplant, turnips are just some of the veg that you may not see on most menus...but are cooked in such a flavorful manner at Zamarod. While the food is not inexpensive, in this day and age the pricing seems so fair. Regardless of what you order, you get a complete meal (main, side, starch) and it all tastes great. read more

Food is amazing, expertly prepared. Lovely atmosphere and great waiter. Highly recommend! read more

Zamarod Restaurant - Vegetarian Combo - Afghan Near Me - Great Falls, Virginia

There are many Afghan restaurants in the DC area, however many of them are Afghan just by name, i.e. - serving a very limited of Afghan food, mainly kebobs. Zamarod stands out to the contrary: the variety and flavors are totally unique and delicious. We opted for two entrees - Kadu Palow, Combo Kebob, and and a side - Banjan instead of an appetizer - turned out to be a very good choice. The Kadu Palow - Sautéed Pumpkin with chunks of lamb in tomato sauce on a layer of spinach rice and yogurt: the chunks of lamb melted in the mouth, and the accompanying ingredients joined to a symphony of really unique flavors like we haven't experienced before. The Combo Kabob consisted of grilled chicken, leg of lamb, and lamb chops, all grilled to perfection, soft and tasty on a bed of basmati rice with sumac. Along with the side of sautéed eggplant with Yogurt and tomato sauce we were treated to a bounty of delicious meal, that rendered us incapacitated by the end. Yet we couldn't resist trying the cardamom tea and a baklava (large, one was enough to share between us). Serving portions are very generous, prices are reasonable for this kind of a restaurant, presentation is delightful, and if you show respect to the owner (and patience waiting for the food) you will be rewarded with a hearty smile, as we received in our visits there. We'll be back soon! read more

Food is always fresh and tasty. A great place for takeout of dine in. And your leftovers are even better the next day

This place has great food with wonderful flavors and selection. Dor, the owner and chef, has created a great atmosphere for dining and best of all he is charming and has a smile for everyone. read more

Afghanistan food offerings which are simply delicious. The service is both attentive and prompt. The atmosphere inside is lighted well yet, it's a very relaxed atmosphere. The chicken and beef main courses are all outstanding, full of flavor with sauces on the side so, you can tailor to your taste and the portions are very ample. Great restaurant, friendly owner and staff and I highly recommend Zamarod's Restaurant. RBJ read more

My husband & I loved the home cooked meals; ordered vegetarian dishes that were delicious & plentiful that we had to take home. We would return again. read more

We went there in the afternoon. I love the environment. It is a small mom & pop restaurant. Environment was friendly. Food was excellent. Must try. Service was good and I would highly recommend if someone is looking for Afghan food. read more

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Great Afghan food, good customer service and nice atmosphere not too loud, dishes are decent portion.

Love this place ! Delicious food and great owners ! Never disappoints. Dine in or carry out. read more

The best meal I've had in years! (I had the delicious lamb) The food was fresh and fantastic!! The ambiance was wonderful. Service was fast and friendly! Overall, an amazing experience! read more

Zamarod Restaurant - Fresh hummus - Afghan Near Me - Great Falls, Virginia

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They got the best food so delicious. I really enjoyed that is my favorite place. I can't wait to go there again soon.

Decent place in a quiet part off of route 7. Although in a sparsely populated strip mall, the ambiance inside this restaurant was quaint. Only one person (the owner) doing everything - so it's likely food is prepped ahead of time. Still id suggest to give it a try - everything tasted great.Combination Kabob read more

Zamarod Restaurant - Combo with spinach - Afghan Near Me - Great Falls, Virginia

Food is good but the service is terrible. There's literally one server for the entire restaurant, the owner, and he acts as if you've bothered him by showing up to eat. Rude, impolite, and inconsiderate are the nicest words I can think of. Forget about getting a refill, forget about getting your order taken quickly, forget about being greeted or thanked for being a PAYING customer. The guy should stay in the kitchen and not bother coming out because he has zero interpersonal skills. read more

Decent option of authentic Afghan, really liked the large portions. I ordered delivery here on a Friday night and the food came quicker than expected. For one person, I ordered the lamb Zamarod Palow and rice pudding for dessert. The palow had great flavor - portions were big and it came with lots of rice. I do wish the meat was a bit more tender. I wasn't a huge fan of the dessert - I thought it had too much rose water and felt it needed to be thicker. Overall - great option if you're craving authentic Afghan read more

Zamarod Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Great Falls, Virginia

Hands down best Afghan cuisine in VA i have eaten at so far. Nice staff and good food. Kids love the meats.

I would have given a 0 star if possible. We ordered 3 different food and deserts and the food was so spoiled and poor quality that we couldn't have more than a bite. I took the food to the store and The manager who was so rude, not only didn't a knowledge my complaints but sooo rude to tell me to go to mommy and complain. I am so upset and disturbed by the restaurant management and food quality!! read more

one of our favorites. We've eaten there many times and enjoy the variety of dishes and unique flavors. Dor Niaz is a terrific host. We look for to our next visit. read more

When it's rainy and cloudy in DC, we like to take the car and head over to a cozy dinner at Zamarod for some authentic Afghan food. I'm not half the carnivore that others in my family are, but I do not complain about the meat here -- it's all tender, fall-off-the-bone, not-a-hint-of-fat delicious. Some of my favorites include: -bulanee kachalu (pastry stuffed with potatoes and herbs -- a starter that's great for sharing) -aushack & muntoo (you MUST get one of these dumpling options -- they will whet the palate and get you ready for more deliciousness to come) -any of the meat palows (we usually get one chicken and one lamb -- the rice with carrots, raisins, and almonds is something else, a must-try) -the kebob combo (I rarely rarely crave kebob, but I definitely crave the ones at Zamarod -- the lamb is super high-quality without any fat or greasy aftertaste, the chicken is tender, tender (no dry breast here), and the beef is so flavorful. In addition to the above carnivore options, there are lots of delicious, flavorful vegetarian options -- the eggplant is to die for, and the pumpkin and spinach dishes really leverage and highlight the veggies used. Vegetarians won't starve here. Also, the BREAD is SO good. Wish we could order it in bulk. For dessert, definitely get the firnee (cardamom, rose water, pistachio pudding -- if that doesn't sound heavenly, then I don't know what does) which is so refreshing and worth it even if you already consumed all of the above. One of the best parts of the restaurant is the kind owner (he also takes the orders and serves you himself and always has great recommendations about what to get) who makes you feel like you're eating in his home. The ambiance of the restaurant adds to that -- cozy, dimly lit, with traditional decoration. Always consistently good -- will be going back for many years. read more

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In terms of food, I would say it is good, tasty and consistent. It almost feels like home cooked food with simple flavors yet delicious. The chef is friendly and jovial. Restaurant has a peaceful ambiance. I always look forward to going back to Zamarod for a meal. read more

Great food, excellent service Feel like home I highly recommend Zamarod and the owner read more

I enjoyed my dinner here. The food is full of flavor, mainly from wonderful spices and perfect grilling (on the meat). The bread served at the beginning is both soft and crunchy, with rich garlic and sesame (I think) spice, which is outstanding with the provided green sauce. This is a different style of Afghani food than I've had before but very good. A pretty restaurant, Zamarod has colorful decor contrasting with dark wook furnishings and white linens, high ceilings, and is cool and bright with windows along two sides. There is plentiful seating inside, and a good-sized area of porch seating outside. The staff members are friendly. I thought it was a bit pricey, but it is in Great Falls... read more

I love this place so much. It's so hard to find Afghan west of the beltway and this does not disappoint! I try and get there a few times a month as I have regular Aush cravings. Yummmm read more

Our party of five really enjoyed our dinner tonight. It's a lovely setting with excellent food. Easy parking, friendly servers and owner.

Friendly staffs. Great food and good ambiance. Restaurant is quiet and clean. A good place to calmly enjoy meals.

Wonderful little gem tucked away in Great Falls! I loved the menu, which highlights flavors and combos that are not seen in typical restaurants. I had the chicken kabobs, and friends tried two of the pulaos. Everything was very well made and flavorful. I'll definitely be back to try some of the other menu items! read more

Another amazing meal at Zamarod. Had the Kadu Palaow - lamb chunks, spinach rice, and pumpkin. The rice is definitely the weak link, and I left most of it. The lamb was tender and delicious and yummy. But the pumpkin is the real star of the show - amazingly melt in your mouth and exquisite. Since I virtuously skipped the bread and left most of the rice, I splurged on dessert. I had the firnee, a milk-based pudding with almonds, pistachios and cardamom. It was creamy and not too sweet. And just the perfect size to top off the meal. read more