Middle Eastern Restaurants near Kensington, MD

“We've been driving all the way down to Moby Dicks at the Kentlands, and then to the new Shady Grove restaurant, from Thurmont, MD. Yes, the food is that good! Now there's one in Frederick.���“

“An amazing dining experience!“

“Did the cocktail mixing class. Great food and awesome experience!“

“Thought I’d go by and give them a try today ,I ordered several different ones to see what was good and I must say the food was delicious and fresh! Can’t go wrong with any of them .Highly recommend!“

“I enjoyed the green zone, it had me flying high. Flying high when I tried their coffee drink. There was so much in it I don’t even know what to call it, but look at the picture, it looks delicious. I payed a pretty penny for it too, but pennies I got. This place cost a lot of green so bring your wallet, credit card too. Have fun, it’s good (at least their coffee drink is).“

“The food is fresh and tastes great. The ambiance is relaxed. The music is knit too loud and good for conversations. The staff is courteous. This is a great place for a meet up for families, kids, friends and individuals.“

“Great Mediterranean food! The chef is the Master!“

“Delicious food, generous portions and FABULOUS & FRIENDLY service.“

“Delicious falafel, hearty portions, with lots of options of fixings. Gluten-free option is terrific.“

“I came here on a Sunday evening during Restaurant Week, but we wanted to try more dishes so we opted for a couple of them from the regular menu. My favorites were the mixed spread and dolma, as well as the sumac lemonade. Our server, Abdullah, was excellent! The whole dining experience was great from start to finish. Highly recommend this place!“

“I had the chicken kabob plate. In the picture there's white rice on the plate (under the naan bread). The chicken, both types of rice, and the bread were my favorite parts!! It was delicious and very filling. I didn't eat the salad (I don't eat salad, and I didn't know it came with the meal). I also tried the chickpeas, but I didn't finish them. They were ok.“

“Muncheez catered an event of mine. The food, service, presentation and attention to detail was perfect! MY client from Dubai were very pleased! They where able to set up a pop up shawarma station for 150 guests. Their partnership with Society for the alcohol service is a winning combination. Ali is just GREAT! I will be using them again!“

“GREAT food, and some of the friendliest people in Bethesda! We’ll be frequent fliers...for sure.“

“Love it you will as well.“

“Every bite was delicious. three empty plates. great ambience and service. will be back soon!“

“Nice Shawarma Tasty food.“

“I just moved to DC and came across this place and wow the friendly service blew me away! The owner came out to make sure I understood that there was no gluten in the falafel and he explained exactly how he made it. The young man who took my order was super kind too. They made my experience fantastic! It wasn't the best falafel I've ever had, but I would come back just to support these kind people! Thank you!“

“My son and I dined here July 4th holiday for my birthday. I was quickly impressed by the enthusiasm of the staff. My compliments to staff and cook as well as the owners.“

“i thought I cooked good basmati rice. The rice I had there today kicked my rices butt!“

“Second time here and it was even better than the first! The chicken and beef kubideh kabobs were succulent and flavorful! The qabli pulao was aromatic and with the perfect amount of sweetness from the carrots and raisins. The grilled tomatoes and the sauces were the perfect accompaniments with the correct amount of heat. The lady at the counter and the chef were warm and very accommodating with multiple requests. The prices are much more reasonable with generous portions, especially compared to the other Afghan restaurants in town and the taste is superior. Kabul Castle Kabob is one of the hidden gems of DC!“

“I have been multiple times, food is great but I am so disappointed that they don’t do belly dancing anymore. I wonder if they could do a small cover charge to help cover costs if that is the reason they don’t have belly dancers anymore.“

“the whole thing - the people - the food - all good“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I stopped by Kush yesterday, and it was hands down one of the best shawarmas I've had in a long time. The chicken was cooked to perfection—juicy, flavorful, and well-seasoned. The tortilla was fresh and held everything together perfectly, and the fries were crispy and delicious.

The portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get.

I also had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners, Mohammed. He was incredibly welcoming and genuinely understands the importance of great customer service—a quality that's becoming harder and harder to find these days.

If you're craving something sweet after your meal, don't skip the baklava. It's light, not overly sweet, and the perfect treat to finish your meal without feeling like you've overindulged.

I would definitely recommend Kush to anyone looking for authentic, delicious flavors. I'll definitely be back!“

“The food is delicious and reasonably priced. You get quite a variety in a platter--I love that it comes with salad and 2 different kinds of rice. The side of chickpeas is awesome. You really can't beat the flavor and price in this area. I have eaten inside and taken out--both great experiences.“

“Good food. Been around for decades. Only issue is take away is served styrofoam and the rice tastes like styrofoam… why can’t they learn? Old owners hate change.“

“I am a total hummus snob. You can ask my friends. I only eat hummus from restaurants because they seem to be the only ones that can make it right and with the consistency that is smooth and a little thinner. Every store bought hummus I have tried has been a thick paste and it doesn’t even feel like hummus. Until now. I am a total convert and very excited. Consistency is everything in hummus and Little Sesame has figured out how to do it and put it into a container that is sold at a store. Kudos. I love it.“

“Good portion size. it's a convenient concept if you need to eat with a group of friends with different preferences and restrictions. The place was a bit untidy after a seemingly busy day, but that's the only downside. I appreciate the outdoor seating and a spacious, clean bathroom.“

“My favorite place in Takoma Park! Great food and drinks made and served with care.“

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“My husband and I are from out of town. once we tried Maiwand Grill, we make sure to stop by almost everytime we cone to Baltimore. Everything we have had from here is top quality and delicious.“

“We've been driving all the way down to Moby Dicks at the Kentlands, and then to the new Shady Grove restaurant, from Thurmont, MD. Yes, the food is that good! Now there's one in Frederick.���“

“When you are down in DC please visit great food“

“Excellent food and beyond excellent prices🌟“

“Second visit to this location . Quality , value and excellent taste . What more can I say .“

“We have been ordering from Moby Dick for many years and the whole family loves their food. Service is friendly and efficient. Over the years we have tried all their items from appetizers to family platters, from sides to daily special and all have been excellent.“

“They’ve ruined me for Lebanese food anywhere else lol“

“Perfect Indian food restaurant, price/portions are generous. Had the butter chicken, I’m not an expert but this is the style I’ve been looking for in DC a while now. Straightforward operation, looking forward to coming back!“

“Peter and Saeed were absolutely amazing. We just got done eating there. We have always loved Mama Jooons place, especially at the mall but being able to go to where it all began and being there with the owner was a completely new experience. The food alone is worth the drive that we have made from Richmond up to Washington. the meat is always so soft and everything always taste absolutely amazing from the french fry special sauce to the hummus that is to die for! We will definitely be returning when we come back up here to Washington!“

“Cool concept it’s like +6 kitchens in 1. They offer a lot of different promos on social media. From Alana pizza, I ordered the burrata and the bacon pesto pizza. The burrata was really fresh and I enjoyed the pesto pizza. From Di Fara pizza, I ordered the pepperoni, sausage and meatball pizza. Not sure if it was dough or the pizza was undercooked, but I wish there was more of a crisp to the crust. I found myself chewing longer than expected.

Location was really clean and ordering via the app was easy. There’s plenty of street parking around the shopping center. Prices are high for the area. I would definitely be back to try some of the other restaurants.“

“Everything here is sooooo delicious. I usually get the veggie platter - I’ve tried all of the sides and my personal favorite is the okra but you really can’t go wrong with any. I don’t even live in DC anymore but whenever I come back I always crave tasty kabob“

“We've been driving all the way down to Moby Dicks at the Kentlands, and then to the new Shady Grove restaurant, from Thurmont, MD. Yes, the food is that good! Now there's one in Frederick.���“

“I love this food and I feel like family every time I’m there . Can’t wait for my next visit this weekend tho .“

“The food and service at this place is always awesome. Especially the gentleman who runs the front of the house. His name is Marvin, and he's the nicest guy you could ever meet. If you want good food, pretty quickly, and like people in general, this is a great place to get it. I've become a regular customer and I love this place.“

“I went there today for a nice lunch date and I requested to get all the food gluten free. They were very helpful and knowledgeable about what was gluten free on the menu and made sure to bring out the salads and explain which one was which. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the pargiyot skewer but was not personally a fan of the lam kebab flavor. When the waiter came over and asked how everything was, I told him everything was great. He saw I had not eaten the lamb and asked me about it. Im not a complainer so I said it just wasn’t my taste. Well, when we brought us the check, he only charged us for the pargiyot and comped the lamb! I am blown away by my experience at Al Ha’esh. Excellent customer service and food! 👍“

“I always enjoy dining at Moby Dick in Bethesda. Dana is an absolute delight and one of the main reasons we love coming back. She's always smiling, genuinely warm, and treats everyone with kindness and respect. Her welcoming attitude creates such a positive atmosphere and makes every visit enjoyable. Excellent food and outstanding customer service!“

“Food is very tasty 😋 both indoor and outdoor seating is good.. love the interior and the portion of the food.“

“Today was my first day visiting Wonder North Bethesda and the experience did not disappoint! Jayla patiently walked me through the process of ordering on the kiosk and she explained every detail regarding the different food options. She was kind, professional and transparent. I’m looking foto enjoying this new gem in my neighborhood!“

“If you have ever questioned whether or not there is a God, I implore you to eat at this restaurant! A delicious meal brought to me by an angel. After finishing my meal, I felt the unrelenting urge to call my mother just to tell her I loved her.“

“I have ordered many catered dinners from Lebtav Silver Spring for years! Bal consistently demonstrates outstanding customer service. Food is always delicious. I have never been disappointed by their shawarma, grapes leaves, fatayer. There are few places that can offer meals to diverse guests with food restrictions (halal, vegetarian, no seafood, etc) with such wonderful service, quality, and value.“