Afghan Restaurants near Falls Church, VA

“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.“

“This catering is totally recommended, their food is excellent and exquisite and their service very good especially working with Diana and Zaki was a pleasure because we did excellent teamwork.
Thank you so much was a pleasure working with you guys the client was satisfied and very happy with your amazing food.“

“Friendly & efficient service! Great tasting food, check it out!“

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

“Highly recommended .. great 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.“

“I usually do not leave reviews, but I had to make an exception for this occasion.
I placed a catering order for an event, and my experience from start to finish was outstanding. The entire process was professional, seamless, and exceeded my expectations. My guests could not stop talking about how delicious the food was—it was perfectly seasoned, full of flavor, and beautifully prepared.
From the moment I placed the order, Ahmad and his team were incredibly helpful, kind, and professional. They genuinely cared about making sure everything was perfect and provided excellent customer service throughout the process.
I highly recommend them for any catering needs and will definitely be ordering from them again in the future!“

“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.“

“I enjoyed the chicken and lamb combo plate. It came with massive amounts of rice and a clay oven backed bread. Loved it. The atmosphere was 3 stars for me due to the crowdedness of the layout. Too many tables and hence too many people in an open area. Also took awhile to get our food. Paid over $20 per person.“

“Everything was amazing! I especially enjoyed their lamb shank, so tender and juicy, perfect with the rice. The dumpling felt like a signature of theirs, and the sauce was really good. Fish of the day was cooked well but felt a bit pricey compared to their other items.

Parking can be hard to find, I went during weekday lunch hours but had to drive around the neighbour to find a street parking.“

“In a world where customer service is scarce, this place goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed AND appreciated. It’s not fake! It’s not forced, it’s just an amazing positive environment.
The food: phenomenal. I’ve frequented the restaurant a few times in the short time I found them and everything I’ve had is SEASONED to perfection. I’ve had the chicken, beef, and lamb kabobs. Whichever meat you prefer to eat, choose that! Cant go wrong with any of their kabobs. I had a dish with meat sauce and rice, and a few different sides. My favorite side are the potatoes. Those potatoes are made with love!
Overall, if you’re thinking about trying this place out, go for it!! If you don’t know what to try, just ask them!“

“We just celebrated our daughter's 50th birthday at Zamarod. Food was delicious. I think we had everything on the menu, which is quite extensive, and each dish was incredible. Highly recommend!!!“

“I really appreciate Arlington Kabob changing out containers. The new ones are GREAT! Did not leak or collapse. Thank you for listening! Your food is amazing as always.

OLD REVIEW:
This review is based on to go orders.

The food here is exceptional, that’s why it’s unfortunate that I had to give a one star review.

All of my orders here are to go. Everytime i order the chickpeas or potatoes, the containers would break and food would leak out. In 10 orders i pick up, all 10 times this would happen. If the sides are stacked on top of each other the lids would crack and the containers would cave in. I understand because the sides may be too hot, but the containers needs to be stable enough to handle a 10min transport without leaking out.

I hope you can find a solution because the food here is great.“

“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.“

“Amazing food and service! definitely will be going back!!“

“Best Kabob House in the town.“

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

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

“We enjoyed a really nice eat-in lunch at Kabul Kabob Express today. My partner ordered the Qabili Palau and received a perfectly prepared, heaping plate of this famous Kabul specialty, with lamb that was fall-off-the-bone tender and juicy, and a side of stewed chickpeas. For me, at the all-you-can-eat buffet I helped myself to delicious yellow dal, spinach, and simmered eggplant, a main course of chicken stew & brown basmati rice chalow, and a good bowl of rice pudding for dessert. Also, we both were pleased with the fresh, hot tandoori naan. For a good-value meal of excellent Afghan food that is served up expertly and quickly in a cheerful diner-like atmosphere -- I recommend this place most highly!“

“The food was outstanding. The fish was perfectly prepared and full of flavor, the Kabuli Palow was delicious, and the Mantu remains an all-time favorite. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience.

Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“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.“

“Delicious, tender, succulent 🍖 cooked fresh for you. It may take a bit to wait, but trust me, the wait will be worth it. 🤤

Atmosphere is hip and rizzy, service is with a smile. The 🎶 that ________ to ___ here is Teri Meri by Andreea Bostanica. 😉🙏🫶

Nom nom nom! 🤪🤪🤪“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“I tried the kabob platter at Kabul Castle Kabob and it was a great Afghan meal. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, topped with sweet carrots and raisins. The kabobs were tender and nicely grilled, especially the chicken which was juicy and well seasoned. The meal also came with fresh bread, a crispy samosa, chickpeas, sabzi, and a fresh salad, which made the plate feel complete. The portions were generous, the quality was high, and the price was very reasonable for the quantity you get. A very satisfying and authentic Afghan meal.“

“Kind of a hole in the wall place with high prices but the food was so damn good, and they give you so much if it. Very good value. Meat was so tender and seasoned well, rice was amazing. Mad at myself for not trying it sooner. Great place will definitely be back.“