The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. The restaurant is a warm place it isn't tense

2nd time we went here the food was not nearly as good as the first time. Chicken was very overcooked and there was human hair in 3 different dishes. We won't be going back again. read more

Amazing customer service and hospitality. The food is top Notch. Just tried the lamb kabob it was out of this world!! Def recommend it!!!! read more

don't waste you're money on the butter chicken... $20 for like 5 pieces of chicken. not worth it at all. read more

Zamzam Kabobs House - Afghan Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Food is very good and authentic, great taste. Service on the other hand is very poor. As if they Have not been anywhere else themselves and they still live in a foreign country with no sense of "CUSTOMER SERVICE". The atmosphere is very simple and not relaxing. read more

Yikes - not sure what others are raving about, but Zamzam is definitely NOT it. This restaurant offers an Afghan and Pakistani menu, including items such as samosas, kabobs, combos, and even vegetarian options. We were actually excited to check this place out as it offers two of our more preferred cuisines, being more flavorful and having a spicier kick. We actually came here for their Ramadan Buffet, which they stated that it would begin at 7:15 PM; it's first-come, first-serve for the rest, but larger family groups seemed to have been able to make advanced reservations due to their ties to the restaurant. The buffet offered a lettuce salad, a chickpea salad (possibly chickpeas from a can?), daal (extremely thin and watered down), beef seekh kabobs (cut into bite-sized pieces; was extremely dry), chicken tikka (no flavor whatsoever), chicken karahi (this tasted more like stewed chicken or a thinner chicken curry), kabuli rice (the rice, raisins, and the carrots had a chemical-like/off-putting flavors to them), pakora (extremely soggy and not at all crispy; must have been fried hours in advance), and samosas (probably one of the worst samosas I've had; they were large in size, but the filling was not good and had a weird texture). Unfortunately, the food was just inedible. There was absolutely no flavors/spices/seasonings - I felt like they did not even use salt to season any of their dishes. Out of all the offerings, the 'chicken karahi' was the only thing that was okay to consume - the rest were just awful. I couldn't finish anything on my plate and everything was tossed. I guess if you've been fasting all day, anything would taste good when it's time to break it? Note that everything seems to be pretty self-serve, including getting your own plasticware and drinks (they had water and some type of a milky rose water drink that I spat out). You also have to walk up to the cashier to pay for your check, as you don't get checked in at all by any of the staff. The buffet also did not start at 7:15, but started closer to 7:30 PM; you would think that patrons would respect standing in line and go in order, but there are always those individuals who jump the line - so rude and gross! The staff, however, were friendly and welcoming; I just wished the quality and the flavors of the food matched their vibe. I can't say that I was glad I was able to check this place out, because I thought the price and the drive over here were not at all worth it. The space isn't too large, but the maximum seems to be 50 people in the space. Restrooms are located by the entryway. Plenty of parking in the small strip plaza lot. +bland, unseasoned, inedible food +one of the worst buffets offered +completely self-serve +friendly service +parking in the shared lot read more

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We were super hungry and entered this strip mall with some hope! Restaurant is located in a shoddy strip mall but the food makes up for the outside appearance. Food and service were good and authentic. We had garlic chicken, seekh kabob and chickpeas plus spinach. Everything tasted great! read more

Got that chicken biryani its so good i recommend it for people who like spicy food and flavorful food

Everything was good on the buffet. The chicken was cooked well but did not have a lot of seasoning. That may be how it is made, I just don't know. Food on the buffet is a little oily. Nahn bread is really soft and fresh. Friendly staff. read more

Zamzam Kabobs House - Buffet - Afghan Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Ordered for pickup recently. I ordered several things including Zam Zam Kabob, Aloo Palak, Daal Chicken Sheekh Kabob, Chicken Biryani, Mango Lassi, and Ashak. Since everything is made to order, I had to wait around 20 minutes before my order was ready. I really appreciated that I was giving a bottle of cold water for free as I wait. I wasn't able to take photos of all the food but we were quite impressed with all the dishes we ordered. My only critique is the restaurant interiors can probably use an upgrade to invite more customers to dine in but that's it. Would have their food again soon. Highly recommended! read more

I ordered the Garlic Chicken and was actually a little disappointed. The dish was like a spicy tomato soup with large chunks of chicken. The problem was that it was a little too spicy even though I love spicy. Fortunately it came with huuuge pieces of naan bread and enough rice for two people to eat. Everything came out super hot, including the afghan green tea! I loved the freshness of it all and I would be glad to come back and try another dish. My friend really loved his dish and told me we must come back again. read more

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I really enjoyed Zam Zam's. The food is excellent. I ordered the Chicken Tikka entree & my MiL had the dinner buffet. My chicken was perfectly spiced & very moist. It came on a bed of basmati rice, with sides of salad, spicy simmered chick peas, warm buttered naan bread, & two sauces. Really though, I could put the white yogurt sauce on EVERYTHING. Garlicky & savory, I'm a fan. My entire platter was tasty & very generous--definitely enough food for me to enjoy there & take home for a second meal. The buffet looked good & had a nice variety. I may try it next time. Overall, Zam Zam's was a good experience & just shy of five stars due to the look of the dining room. It's definitely dated with a basic look & minimal decor. But this casual ethnic spot is quite clean & worth a visit. read more

Excellent food, excellent service. this is really a hidden gem in Manassas . Amazing Service amazing food They go out of their way ,to take care of their customers I highly recommend this place. read more

This place was such a lovely surprise that I found while searching online. It had great reviews so I figured I'd give it a try for take out. The food that people dining in looked and smelled amazing. I went with the Zam Zam special and the Palak Paneer. The chickpeas that they give you on the side are divine!! The naan is also incredibly fresh and tasty. The white and green sauces are also yummy! Overall the flavor and spice was amazing! And I learned they do catering. I will be back again and recommend to others!! read more

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Very good service and delicious food. I recommend the combo #2. The staff here are clean and professional.

Wonderful concept, owners with a big heart and kind people friendly family working together inside kitchen and outside for service. when you enter the first thing you will face is a warm welcome from their father who is a kind man and always asking you for a cup of tea that always made me happy and proud that their father is still participate in daily work and task never leave their sons to feel alone , The two guy who looks twin brothers always deliver you good food and best services with their friendly and kinds face always asking if don't pay today be our quest that really shows Afghan people culture that is always kind of them. if we talk about food and drink quality have a long way to go everything you see in menu has their Owen test very delicious foods specially Shame kabab and Chapli Kabob and Qabuli palow all foods are amazing. I always go here with my family i encourage you people go this Zam Zam kabab in Massases Virginia enjoy the friendly environment and delicious foods. read more

I was really excited to try this place after seeing so many great reviews on Yelp. I was even more excited that there was a Groupon deal that came into my email when I was planning a visit. I bought the Groupon and we headed to the restaurant. Once we let them know that we had a Groupon, that's when our experience went downhill. The merchant said that there was a "misprint" and the deal wasn't supposed to still be offered so he was only willing to accept face value of the Groupon ($15 only instead of the $30 deal). I know this was probably a communication issue between the merchant and Groupon - which I did bring this to their attention as well. But the food ended up not being as great as we expected either. read more

Zamzam Kabobs House - zam zam special - Afghan Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

I ordered the boneless chicken kabob platter and chicken tikka masala platter. Good portion. Flavorful and aromatic chicken. Meat was tender and juicy. The rice was fragrant. The chickpea was delicious. Would order again. read more

Zamzam Kabobs House - Chicken Boneless Kabob Chicken Tikka - Afghan Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Been eating here for quite a while now and I always enjoy having a meal here! Ever since they re-opened after Covid, they no longer have buffet, but they have their full menu and can make almost anything you ask for. Their aloo saag is awesome! Their naan is still the BEST I've had anywhere around here and their Chapli Kabob is outstanding, nice & spicy! Definitely get a samosa too, as I really enjoy their veggie samosas. The owner is very friendly and accommodating and genuinely wants to be sure is guests enjoy their meal. I'll continue to come back! read more

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Good food, bright place but lacks small attention to details. For example A.C! I must say they have everything this place need to do really well. But .... buffet was screaming I need improvement! Menus board was not clear enough for me to read but it works. Main thing is food is good. Naan was absolutely delightful! Staff brought food to the table vs calling out number!! Food was served in a dish vs disposable dish that is a plus! Complementary green tea and water is available but those who want bottle yeah they got you covered. Place for you to pray if you want your space! Plus for religious folks. The reason they didn't get 5 stars is before when I visited it was hot inside and AC wasn't on, the gentleman at the register was perhaps the owner he needed to wear clean cloths. Place need some touch up but overall it's worth it for desi food. read more

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Ordered from here several times and everything has been good. Big portions! Especially like their kabobs, samosa chaat, and naan.

The butter chicken is insane, I live near many Indian restaurants and none of them make butter chicken as good

Not great place, cheap and smelly. Plastic cheap plates and food finish very quickly. Not recommended

A hidden gem in Manassas. The look from the outside could be deceiving. Came here for the first time and was blown away by the food. The meat where very tender and were marinated well. Delicious. Haven't had this level of food here in the Centerville/Gainesville/Manassas area. Highly recommend. read more

I liked my food but my brother got food poisoning for about a week now since he ate the lamb platter.

I got the butter chicken for the first time of trying this restaurant but I don't think they know what butter chicken is. It was the saltiest and spiciest one I have ever had. They had just mixed the chicken kabobs in a salty sauce. Hence we had asked the owner if it was good and he stated it was. I am all for trying small businesses restaurants but honestly this was a big disappointment. read more

I went here for my birthday with my parents a few month ago and it was some of the best food I have ever had!!! Also the place was nice and clean, and we were the only people in the restaurant at 3 pm. The staff isn't all that great, no one came to greet us, and when my dad wanted to order qabuli pulao they said they didn't have any for the day... so why not take it off the menu lollll? The buffet didn't seem that great so we just ordered off the menu. Anyways, we ordered some kabobs, lahori fried fish, and the garlic chicken (the best thing I've tried), everything except the garlic chicken came with salad and rice. The channa and chutney were good but not excellent. The naan was amazing: super soft and delicious, not dry like you find at some places, and the food was served nicely; kabobs were cooked just right, fish wasn't really oily, and it was just great. I would love love love to go here again just to carry out, I'm not sure I would dine in again because of the staff. read more

Zamzam Kabobs House - You can see the channa and chutney in the small center plates, kabobs, lahori fried fish, & nice pot of garlic chicken. Soft naan! - Afghan Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Excellent food and Amir is a great guy. The food came fast delicious and warm. Very warm courteous place and a hidden jewel of Pakistani kabob. Great #2 and # 9 plus chole are out of this world. We live 20 miles away but this will be once a week affair now. God bless them and gets smooth sailing through pandemic. read more

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Very nice and clean place with people that treat you very well And obviously the food is very tasty The bread is a step up from the other Kabob places read more

I was down in Manassas with a friend of mine, and we were both hungry and wanted to try a new restaurant. He found Zam Zam from a simple Google search for kabobs, and the reviews were quite promising, so away we went. We were greeted by a friendly man who seated us and brought us some menus immediately. There were so many delicious looking choices, but I decided on the garlic chicken - a delectable sounding dish just from the description alone. We also ordered the Afghan style green tea with cardamom. The dishes came out looking and smelling absolutely amazing, freshly made and with a wonderful plate of rice to go with it. There was so much flavor, and a slight bit of kick - just as I would want. The freshly baked naan followed, and was just as delicious as the main meal. The naan was perfect for dipping into the remaining sauce in my entree's bowl, as I enjoyed the chicken over the rice. Between the service and how tasty the food was, I can't wait to go back! read more

This place is the best kabobs, rice, and chickpeas I have ever had!!! Want a juicy chicken kabob that makes your mouth water just looking at it or a koobideh kabob that fulfills your beef needs, look no further. If you have ever been Ravi Kabob this place is better by far. The staff are very friendly and serves you like your guest in their home. And nothing is better ambiance than seeing Arabic verses of the Quran. read more

Not only is the food delicious, the customer service is great! Been here a couple times and the food is pretty consistent in quality. Though I think the restaurant could be decorated a little better for a more cosmetic appeal. Either way, I'm a happy customer! read more

Just ordered the haleem.. Deliscious!!! So glad i finally went and got an order. Slightly spicy, usually I like it more, but this was perfect. I will definitely be getting another order and soon!!! read more

This restaurant has been taken over by new management, and the food is excellent!!!The kabobs were juicy and soft and everything was cooked to perfection!! yeah read more

I ordered at this place and asked for extra white sauce and offered to pay for extra white sauce and the cashier said no it's fine. I get home to find one white and 2 green sauces in my bag with not a single extra white sauce. Like I said I even offered to pay for extra white sauce, then why offer that you'll take care of it but never even tried. Ruined my experience here. Never again. read more

The staff were incredibly friendly and outgoing. The food was phenomenal. We ordered 3 dishes (beef seekh, chicken seekh, and chicken kabob). All items were juicy and flavorful. Highly recommended! read more

Great food love the butter chicken cant believe I never tried you guys until recently yoy have a loyal new customer chicken kabob was also delicious good job guys read more

Food was fresh and tasted great! Also, very generous with their portions! Their chickpeas felt like their melted right in my mouth and just felt the food was hearty! read more

Zam Zam is the jam! So good! Excellent buffet and willing to drive from Alexandria to go here. I leave stuffed and with the Itis, so I have to take a nap right after. read more

Okay well. This is a random gem in Manassas. I wish I could name all of the dishes I had but I cannot. I will need to revisit this place and redo my review! I came here on a Saturday to get to go box. Everything at the buffet line looked fabulous and it was! I'll be back! I do recommend this place! read more