Kabobi By The Helmand

To start, I had the Chicken Kabob w/Kabuli Rice. As well as a few sides: Cauliflower chickpeas,Kadoo Borani (pumpkin) which is my favorite. But the star of the show was their Shalgham which is their stewed turnips. Every bite was so flavorful and delicious and I usually do pickup but their inside is also well decorated and cozy. The staff were also very friendly and they always put in Nan bread in my order which I always appreciate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have mostly ordered for pickup which generally does make the experience a bit less heightened, but in this case it never matters. The food quality is always top notch. I tend to order the lewand dishes or kebabs and they never let me down. I’ve tried many things on the menu, however. I only wish that they were getting more traffic and attention on social media or were in a location that would allow them more customers because this place deserves many many flowers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I very much enjoyed the delicious eggplant fish: banjan borani with small nana. So tasty!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Didn’t Expected in a Halal Afghan restaurant to have wine or beer there .
Decided not to eat there and I encourage all non wine people not to go there

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The lamb was microwaved and the rice was very hard to shew. I don't recommend

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kabobi is top-tier. There was a small mix-up with my order at first, but when I came back, they fixed it immediately, no attitude, no hassle, just genuine kindness and great service. That alone earns respect.

And let’s talk about the food 😮‍🔥… The chicken and Beef Kabobs 🤤 and the samosas were absolutely delish stuffed with chicken and potatoes, paired with that chutney? Straight-up delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and comforting in the best way.

Mistakes happen. How a place handles them shows character and Kabobi passed with flying colors. I’ll definitely be back. Real ones know.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food and drinks for the price. We will be back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Extremely Overpriced, Spoons not provided which is must with Afghan food, not tasty, one thermos of tea for 10$ I do not recommend. One bread 10$

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Excellent Afghan restaurant with authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients. The food was fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented. The staff was professional and welcoming, and the atmosphere was warm and comfortable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for genuine Afghan cuisine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Mantu is delicious!

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is one of the few cozy Kabob places in Virginia.
I was referred here by their other location in Baltimore (John's Hopkins Hospital).
Very pleasant atmosphere, service and food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I stopped here on my way to Dulles Airport to try the qabili palau, which I found underwhelming. That said, the service was friendly, and the space was clean, pleasant, and modern. Overall, a decent stop with a welcoming atmosphere, though the dish I tried did not stand out.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Was in town for business in recently got food to go. Absolutely delicious! Wish I discovered it sooner.

Food: 5

This was one of the most disappointing and overpriced dining experiences I have ever had. We paid $60 for two orders of Qabuli, yet what we received was simply a small portion of rice with a bit of beef stew nothing resembling the Qabuli we ordered. Additionally, we were charged extra for bread that was never served.
When we asked the staff member about the discrepancy, she responded with noticeable irritation and stated that she is only an employee and serves whatever the restaurant owner instructs. This, in itself, was an indirect acknowledgment of the restaurant’s misleading and unprofessional practices.
I am writing this because after my friend left a review on their site, instead of offering an apology or addressing the issue, the restaurant staff chose to accuse us of causing a disturbance.
Let me be clear: This is the United States, where customers are treated with respect and honesty is expected. Such behavior and accusations are unacceptable and unprofessional.

I ordered 2 entrées but received only one bread and one of each white and green sauce.
Food was basic and doesn’t feel worth the price.
Similar to other kabob places but more expensive.

EDITING TO RESPOND TO REPLY MADE BY MANAGEMENT:
As I see management/owner replied that they have footage of my visit, first picture clearly shows that it was a delivery and I didn’t visit the restaurant. So this clearly means management lied about it. And as I didn’t visit, how would I request extra sauce? Plus it’s clearly visible in the order receipt that there were 2 entrées. So 2 naans correct?
Talking about giving extra sauce on a big container as requested, that never happened as I didn’t go to the restaurant and there doesn’t make sense that I requested anything. If I requested anything, it will show on receipt as comments.
Lastly this is a genuine review so please don’t try to put false words to make it look not genuine.

Food: 1