It’s always a great feeling when you’re from out of town and decide to take a chance on a new spot. Originally we had planned to find brunch somewhere, but ended up doing a switch around.Looking at the reviews, we thought it would be a cool spot to check out as we’ve never had Afghan food before and my husband and I love to try new foods from different parts of the planet.PERFECT DECISIONUpon walking in you get this cozy, mom and pop vibe. You’ll find that the dining area is small and will come to wonder why they don’t have a bigger space because the amount of patrons that came in for pick up and take out orders while we were dining in were anything BUT few and far between. And we’re talking about 1PM on a Thursday. Can’t imagine what this place looks like on the weekend.The lady who took our order was respectable and kind. Made sure that she had our order correct and said thank you. Seems like basic stuff but nowadays a lot of people have been slacking on basic manners let alone customer service, so it is much appreciated and makes me feel welcome into a space along with wanting to revisit.The food took maybe 15 minutes to come out? The mango shakes we ordered came about 5 minutes before the food. Not bad at all for a non-fast food spot. I got the Thursday Special which was Do Piaza and hubby got the Chicken Malai. The lamb in the do piaza was SO TENDER! When I tell you I had to remind myself to chew? That tender. The flavor was so warm and comforting and full. Definitely had to spit out a couple of peppercorns or cloves but I’m used to that what with my family being from the Caribbean where whole spices left in food are a common thing. The Chicken Malai was steaming hot with a bright and inviting flavor. The subtle but present taste of grill char mixed with the mint and parsley spices was so delicious. Don’t even get me started on the cilantro yogurt sauce. The perfect pairing to everything we had even though it was only meant for the Chicken Malai. I’m a sauce girl so I appreciated it being a flavorful addition to an already flavorful meal.I guess I should mention that the mango shakes were also delicious. I don’t know if they use fresh mango or not but I just really enjoyed that it wasn’t too sweet at all. It was more so refreshing than a dessert. I could definitely see myself drinking that everyday (and it low key passing for healthy). I’m not a huge sweets person and I’m used to shakes being sickeningly so but this mango shake was a perfect balance of sweetness, mango, creaminess, and ice.All in all we really enjoyed this place and will definitely be back the next time we find ourselves in Columbia, MD. We’re already looking for an Afghan spot in Columbia, SC and I hope it lives up to what we experienced with Maiwand Kabob.
The lady at reception is extremely rude and not customer friendly...she is always ready to argue Hopefully someone can take notice of
Food: 5
Service: 1
Clare Consavage
I always look forward to coming to this place when I'm in town! Everything in the veggie platter is amazing. I ask for mine without any dairy (I think there is normally a dairy sauce or yogurt) but I'm not missing anything. I love this meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Platter
Jake Dan
Ok starting off. Their Beef Kabob is lightning in a bottle.Samoas are heart warming, tiny bites of curried potatoes wrapped in a cripsy spring roll like phyllo, so low key.Daily specials are my go to, and would reccomend if you're in the mood for rice and curry.(This is just for this location went out of my way to write this tonight cause had a ratatouille moment.)
Will Vid
Mostly solid meat a little
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Huynh
Chicken and lamb kebab dinner is incredible!!
Rob Yaffe
If you're looking for the best Afghan kabobs in Columbia, this is it! I've tried all of their kabob meats, and they are all juicy and delicious! Very consistent quality. Their chutney is so good they had to start charging 50 cents for an extra cup, and I can't blame them!My favorite is the kofta and chicken combo.
Will give this restaurant another opportunity. Thank
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samosas, Chicken Kabob, Beef and Chicken Kebab
Mr Kardar
The food was good but expensive, in my opinion. We are outside of the USA, and the prices were high in our opinion. The quality and taste of food were good anyway.
Excellent food, love the chicken platters with the awesome rice. We always eat carry out so can't speak about service or atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kabob
Justin Peters
Best Kofta/Chicken Combo ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bibi A
The service was terrible, owner was rude, obnoxious, and judgmental. He mixed the order, blamed customer, refuse to correct his miBstake and refuse to provide service. He says he has the right to refuse service...BEWARE!
Heena S
I go to this place at least once a week. It’s amazing light food not too spicy. It’s a must try.
I recently had a delightful dining experience at Maiwand Kabob in Columbia, Maryland. I opted for their Grill combo, featuring succulent beef and chicken, accompanied by a delightful array of sides: fragrant rice, freshly baked Afghani bread, chickpeas, and a refreshing salad.The portion size was so generous that I couldn't finish it all and happily took some leftovers home. Watching the meat getting grilled right in front of me, thanks to the partially visible kitchen over the counter, added to the excitement and anticipation of the meal.The flavors were nothing short of fantastic! The meat was tender and bursting with savory goodness. The fresh-baked bread was a treat, and the spices infused in the rice enhanced its taste remarkably. The chickpeas brought a delightful texture and taste to the combination.The staff at Maiwand Kabob were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the dining experience all the more enjoyable. Their service was top-notch, and they took care of every detail.Overall, I had a fantastic dinner at Maiwand Kabob, and I can't wait to return, this time with my family in tow. It's definitely a place worth recommending, and I'm eager to explore more of their menu!
It’s always a great feeling when you’re from out of town and decide to take a chance on a new spot. Originally we had planned to find brunch somewhere, but ended up doing a switch around.Looking at the reviews, we thought it would be a cool spot to check out as we’ve never had Afghan food before and my husband and I love to try new foods from different parts of the planet.PERFECT DECISIONUpon walking in you get this cozy, mom and pop vibe. You’ll find that the dining area is small and will come to wonder why they don’t have a bigger space because the amount of patrons that came in for pick up and take out orders while we were dining in were anything BUT few and far between. And we’re talking about 1PM on a Thursday. Can’t imagine what this place looks like on the weekend.The lady who took our order was respectable and kind. Made sure that she had our order correct and said thank you. Seems like basic stuff but nowadays a lot of people have been slacking on basic manners let alone customer service, so it is much appreciated and makes me feel welcome into a space along with wanting to revisit.The food took maybe 15 minutes to come out? The mango shakes we ordered came about 5 minutes before the food. Not bad at all for a non-fast food spot. I got the Thursday Special which was Do Piaza and hubby got the Chicken Malai. The lamb in the do piaza was SO TENDER! When I tell you I had to remind myself to chew? That tender. The flavor was so warm and comforting and full. Definitely had to spit out a couple of peppercorns or cloves but I’m used to that what with my family being from the Caribbean where whole spices left in food are a common thing. The Chicken Malai was steaming hot with a bright and inviting flavor. The subtle but present taste of grill char mixed with the mint and parsley spices was so delicious. Don’t even get me started on the cilantro yogurt sauce. The perfect pairing to everything we had even though it was only meant for the Chicken Malai. I’m a sauce girl so I appreciated it being a flavorful addition to an already flavorful meal.I guess I should mention that the mango shakes were also delicious. I don’t know if they use fresh mango or not but I just really enjoyed that it wasn’t too sweet at all. It was more so refreshing than a dessert. I could definitely see myself drinking that everyday (and it low key passing for healthy). I’m not a huge sweets person and I’m used to shakes being sickeningly so but this mango shake was a perfect balance of sweetness, mango, creaminess, and ice.All in all we really enjoyed this place and will definitely be back the next time we find ourselves in Columbia, MD. We’re already looking for an Afghan spot in Columbia, SC and I hope it lives up to what we experienced with Maiwand Kabob.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tandoori Bread Naan, Chicken Malai
The lady at reception is extremely rude and not customer friendly...she is always ready to argue Hopefully someone can take notice of
Food: 5
Service: 1
I always look forward to coming to this place when I'm in town! Everything in the veggie platter is amazing. I ask for mine without any dairy (I think there is normally a dairy sauce or yogurt) but I'm not missing anything. I love this meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Platter
Ok starting off. Their Beef Kabob is lightning in a bottle.Samoas are heart warming, tiny bites of curried potatoes wrapped in a cripsy spring roll like phyllo, so low key.Daily specials are my go to, and would reccomend if you're in the mood for rice and curry.(This is just for this location went out of my way to write this tonight cause had a ratatouille moment.)
Mostly solid meat a little
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chicken and lamb kebab dinner is incredible!!
If you're looking for the best Afghan kabobs in Columbia, this is it! I've tried all of their kabob meats, and they are all juicy and delicious! Very consistent quality. Their chutney is so good they had to start charging 50 cents for an extra cup, and I can't blame them!My favorite is the kofta and chicken combo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samosas, Chicken Kabob, Lamb Kabob, Beef and Chicken Kebab
Super delicious fresh lunch and friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kabob
Will give this restaurant another opportunity. Thank
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samosas, Chicken Kabob, Beef and Chicken Kebab
The food was good but expensive, in my opinion. We are outside of the USA, and the prices were high in our opinion. The quality and taste of food were good anyway.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kebab, Chicken Kabob
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent food, love the chicken platters with the awesome rice. We always eat carry out so can't speak about service or atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kabob
Best Kofta/Chicken Combo ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was terrible, owner was rude, obnoxious, and judgmental. He mixed the order, blamed customer, refuse to correct his miBstake and refuse to provide service. He says he has the right to refuse service...BEWARE!
I go to this place at least once a week. It’s amazing light food not too spicy. It’s a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Seekh Kabob, Tandoori Bread Naan, Lamb Kebab, Samosas, Chicken Malai, Lamb Chops, Chicken Kabob, Lamb Kabob, Chicken Tikka Kabob, Chicken Kabob Salad
I recently had a delightful dining experience at Maiwand Kabob in Columbia, Maryland. I opted for their Grill combo, featuring succulent beef and chicken, accompanied by a delightful array of sides: fragrant rice, freshly baked Afghani bread, chickpeas, and a refreshing salad.The portion size was so generous that I couldn't finish it all and happily took some leftovers home. Watching the meat getting grilled right in front of me, thanks to the partially visible kitchen over the counter, added to the excitement and anticipation of the meal.The flavors were nothing short of fantastic! The meat was tender and bursting with savory goodness. The fresh-baked bread was a treat, and the spices infused in the rice enhanced its taste remarkably. The chickpeas brought a delightful texture and taste to the combination.The staff at Maiwand Kabob were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the dining experience all the more enjoyable. Their service was top-notch, and they took care of every detail.Overall, I had a fantastic dinner at Maiwand Kabob, and I can't wait to return, this time with my family in tow. It's definitely a place worth recommending, and I'm eager to explore more of their menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef and Chicken Kebab