Afghan Restaurants near Alexandria, VA

“The food was AMAZING. The flavors of each dish we had were so tasty. I ordered the Lamb Karahee with naan. The lamb was the best restaurant lamb I’ve had in my LIFE. The Naan was fresh-baked for the table. We’ll be back!“

“So glad I found this place. The food was delicious & flavorful, very authentic. The portions are very large & worth the price. The gentlemen at the front were very helpful & polite when I picked my order up. The inside had beautiful tapestries & decor & nice music playing. I definitely will return.“

“Halal Kabob is amazing! The sandwiches are absolutely fire—fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly every time. There’s plenty of parking, and the staff always provides excellent customer service. The owner’s sister is incredibly hardworking and so welcoming. She remembers you by your face and even knows your order by heart, which makes every visit feel special. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for delicious halal food and outstanding service!“

“We had never tried Afghani food before, and I am so glad we did. The staff was so friendly and helpful with any questions we had. They recommended the Mini Taste of Arocostia for our first time. Everything was FANTASTIC!!! The food was cooked perfectly. The service was great! We never had to ask to have our beverages filled up, because they were already on top of it before we had to ask. They packed all our leftovers into boxes for us for our way home. We will definitely be going back!“

“First time here today. The food was amazing! Service was excellent! ❤ I love Afghan food.“

“We loved this place so much we came for lunch and dinner. Immediately upon walking in, we were greeted by a kind man, who was very passionate about Wonder and the restaurants included. The food is delicious and I’m excited to check out the other locations.“

“Went for desserts and it was the perfect way to end the evening. It was a bit loud, even on the patio area. Definitely cozy vibes. Would go back and try dinner, everything looked amazing. They had some great coffee/tea drinks that perfectly complimented desserts.“

“From the moment I walked in, Massi and Isa were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and hospitable. Their customer service was truly exceptional and made the entire experience even better. The food was absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this restaurant a million times if I could! If you're looking for amazing food and outstanding service, this is definitely the place to go.“

“Panjshir is one of our favorite restaurants. For years, we used to regularly go to their Vienna location but after it closed and we moved further out, it was a challenge to go to the Falls Church restaurant. With that said, we have missed their delicious food so we decided to brave the traffic and go. Even after all these years we were not disappointed. The quality and consistency of the food is exactly the same. I'm a vegetarian and their vegetarian offerings from kadu chalow to seib, plus several others are a vegetarian's delight. Their aush soup was delicious. My husband ordered an appetizer of bulanee kachalu and enjoyed every single bite of these fried potato and ground beef turnovers.
We definitely plan on going back.“

“Service was exceptional and very catering to us. Sahid was so nice and even brought water for our dog while we were sitting outside, really caring. The food was really good and flavorful, loved the pita and the chickpeas. I could eat a whole bowl of chickpeas and pita bread. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good kabob place!“

“Beginning with Farahnaz Jan’s smiling, friendly face and warm welcome, everything was wonderful. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and I loved the place. İt was wonderful. The food (chaynaki) was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and I loved the place.

I’ll definitely be back.“

“This place is awesome. The two lady managers are super friendly and very professional. They make the best recommendations and they are stellar at bringing new business in and keeping returning customers satisfied. The food is super tasty. I will tell all my friends about this place.“

“wonderful gem of a spot! delicious cocktails and food. extremely knowledgeable staff“

“Best Kabob House in the town.“

“I had an amazing experience at Bamian restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, and every dish was fresh and full of flavor. The staff were incredibly polite, respectful, and welcoming, making us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The service was fast, professional, and attentive. I truly appreciate the kindness and hospitality of the entire team. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and outstanding customer service. I will definitely be coming back!“

“what were some of the highlights at big red halal you ask?? THE CHICKEN.. and the red sauce🤤“

“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.“

“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 ordered DoorDash had the Combination of Quabili Palau and Chalau, served with meat sauce and one skewer each of shami, chicken, and lamb kabob, and it was outstanding.

Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The Quabili Palau was rich and aromatic, the Chalau was delicious, and the meat sauce tied everything together beautifully. The kabobs were all excellent—the shami was tender and well-seasoned, the chicken was juicy, and the lamb was flavorful and perfectly grilled.

The portion size was generous, and the quality of the food was exceptional. The staff was friendly, and the overall experience was great. If you’re looking for authentic Afghan cuisine, I highly recommend this place. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I’ve been coming here since 1999, and I must say, this place serves the best Kabob I’ve ever eaten. The food is delicious, and the sauces truly elevate the dish. The service is phenomenal, and they cook the food fresh on the spot. If you’re in the mood for a great Kabob meal and find yourself at Springfield Mall, you must try this place. I highly recommend the chicken—it’s amazing.“

“I had a great experience, the service and food quality were amazing. I got the best fish kabob and I can’t compare it with any other restaurant. The food was very tasty, good quality, good quantity and overall 10 out of 10. I will definitely visit again.“

“The best breakfast in town! The food simply delicious. Highly recommend it.“

“One of the best restaurants in the country, excellent food, terrific service and beautiful environment.“

“Food was just perfect and the staff is very friendly. The lamb was just amazing!“

“Highly recommended .. great service“

“Awesome customer service and food“