Middle Eastern Restaurants near Herndon, VA

“Best delicious juicy bbq in the area with the right spices! Rice is cooked to perfect taste, the piece of butter they always add on top can easily be scooped out according to preference! The assorted salads are a great addition and very tasty. The humus is better than that made in Lebanese restaurant. I recommend everyone in the area to try it 👍🏼“

“Have enjoyed the delicious dishes for several years. Whenever son from CA and son from TN come to visit they always want to return to Charcoal Kabob again. We miss seeing your family!“

“Tasty chicken kabob salad...planning to lose weight not taste of food....“

“Nothing has changed. I enjoy coming to this Grill Kabob. This restaurant is located in Herndon, VA, off of Elden Street. The owner is always attentive and friendly, so welcoming that you'd think you've known each other for years. When I visit this restaurant, I usually order the kobeeda Chicken combo platter. It's one of their signature dishes. The portions or platter is enough for two people easily, and the two different rice combinations are a great tasting variety in this platter. The food is cooked over a flaming grill, slowly and meticulously, and it's fun to watch them prepare this great tasting combo platter. However, if you want to tantalize your taste buds; ask for the spicy sauce, I think it's for the pita bread for dipping. Yet, admittedly, it adds so much flavor to the meats (that is) if you let it soak in a little. But that's just my humble opinion. Like I said, the pita bread that is oven baked and so soft that I use it to dip into the spicy sauce as well. The pita bread compliments the meal. I can't imagine anyone nor enjoy this particular dish. So if you have a hankering for Mediterranean food, definitely visit Grill Kabob because you won't be disappointed.“

“10/10… I manage Sterling Smoke right next to them and this is absolutely our FAVORITE local spot for lunch and dinner. Shawarma is amazing and we love the new additions as well!!! Will be back, often 😂“

“I’ve been to a couple of Afghan Kabob restaurants but this one was truly really great and tasty. The food was delicious and the customer service was the best. I highly recommend trying out Fairfax Kabob!“

“First time recently at Ivy and I must say, what an experience. Food and ambiance were excellent, staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Amanda made excellent recommendations for cocktails and really brought the entire experience together. Will definitely be returning with my lady to see Amanda again. Thank you. Five stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Excellent food and friendly service.“

“Awesome food. N the portions are very generous n it’s very reasonably priced 🤗“

“Best all you can eat during Ramadan! Authentic Syrian and Lebanese food for the serious foodie! Best kibbe! Well worth my taste buds!“

“Delicious food, tasty bread.“

“My guests loved the chicken 65! Great customer service!“

“Moby Dick is one of my go-to spots for quick and reliable Persian food. The food is always consistent. The portions are generous for the price, and service is impressively fast. Whether I’m grabbing something on the go or sitting down for a quick meal, they always have everything I’m craving. A solid local favorite!“

“I love it here. I wish I took pictures. But I was just so happy the entire time I forgot. Everything about Saba is beautiful. The food is amazing. The people are kind and sweet and happy to have you there. Our waiter was Hamza. He was wonderful and helpful and so sweet. Whenever anyone asked me any question all I could say was “I’m so happy”. Because truly, everything was lovely. I cannot wait to come back. I will be telling everyone I know about my very happy experience here.“

“Been eating Moby dick for over 20 years now. They've managed to preserve the quality in everything except the pita. This bread is obviously now shipped in from a factory and not made fresh. I understand that y'all are expanding rapidly but I would ask that you bring back the fresh baked pita cuz this dry cardboard is tanking my experience“

“Meal was delicious and service was pleasant. They were nice enough to give our kids a complimentary drink. The littles enjoyed the beef kabob and rice. The included Chana (chickpeas) with naan was equally delicious. The ground chicken kabob was spicy and flavorful.“

“To start with Shamshiry in Tysons is still halal except for their steak. I asked them and they reconfirmed. I am sure a lot of you have been to Shamshiry , and their food has not changed since forever and it’s always so flavorful. I also love their newly renovated restaurant, it give such a nice feel to the experience. As always, the restaurant was full as usual and we added our name to the que. The new change is, this time they gave us a buzzer, something that I would love all the Muslim establishments have. It makes wait looks more reasonable. While we waited I saw live grilling from their kitchen which is in the wait area. The kitchen looked clean and the staff seem to look happy and enjoying what they do. After about 20-25 minutes wait our buzzer went off and we were promptly seated. We all love their Kubeida Kabob (Beef skewers) and every individual in the family ordered that. We also got cokes and small pitcher of Doogh. While we waited for our food, complimentary fresh baked breads (Roti) with butter, and spicy chutney was served. My boys love making the bread sandwich, by spreading butter, adding samak and a few drops of olive oil with a hint of spicy chutney and making it to a roll. While we enjoyed the self made rolls our food came out in a timely manner. Kubeidas were freshly made and the flavor was amazing like always. It was moist and juicy. If you like Doogh this is the place to get it. They make fresh Doogh with perfection in house. The wait staff was not readily available as the restaurant was full, but always responded back when asked for help. Shamshiry not only upgraded their restaurant but overall experience. Instead of serving pre-made bread they now bake their own bread. The wait buzzer is a good addition as well as it reduces the crowd near the counter. The water bottles are with the restaurant name engraved. It’s a nice blue bottle and for some reason the water tasted crisper. It might be in my head. The food is always on point and I’ve never had bad food there since 2006. If you haven’t been to Shamshiry lately, give it a shot. Be ready for long wait and not the best service, but the food is gonna make up for it. For all you bathroom lovers, you may not wanna come out of it, nicely upgraded with upgraded no touch faucet and dryer with real towels to wipe hands.“

“Was good experience .. we had good time & we enjoy the food“

“Great food and service! Thank you.“

“We love ordering their family meal. It easily feeds four for a full meal and more. Quick, high quality, delicious, and healthy. We’re regulars!“

“So delicious! I am on the road most of the time as a real estate agent and always try to find new spots to eat at. The food is so flavorful, the staff is awesome, and I will be back next time I am selling homes in the area!“

“I have gone twice and both times have been amazing. There is a good variety of flavorful food to choose from. I love the chicken kabobs. They are so good and juicy. But my favorite is the rice. I'm not familiar with all the names but every type I've tried has been good. On top of the great food is the friendly and welcoming staff. This is some of the best kabob I've had in the area. And to have a buffet lunch is a dream come true.“

“This was one of the quickest 5 star reviews I’ve written. My wife and I were craving Kabobs for lunch and came across Mazar Kabob while in centreville.

Our experience was exceptional. Greated warmly and professional, the menu is robust and great offerings small and large. We order two combo Kabobs. While waiting we were offered complementary chicken soup with was delicious.

The atmosphere is clean, welcoming, and well-kept. The food itself was incredible! Portions were very generous, the meats were tender and perfectly cooked (not dry or overdone at all), and the flavors were bold, fresh, and well seasoned. Everything tasted authentic and high quality.

The manager also stopped by our table to check in on our experience, which really showed how much they care about their customers.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for amazing kabobs. This place is a standout. I will absolutely be returning!“

“Absolutely my favorite lunch spot in Fairfax. I’ve been eating here for 5 years now and the place is like home.. friendly and loving staff with the Absolute most delicious kabobs (IMO).. The only downside here is I live in faqr co.“

“I was in heaven eating the yummy food! I love the ground beef & rice!“

“Food is always great and the staff is friendly!“

“welcoming restaurant known for serving authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. With a menu full of flavorful kabobs, fresh salads, hearty stews, and warm breads, the restaurant takes pride in using high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of the region. Guests can enjoy generous portions at reasonable prices, making it a favorite spot for both quick lunches and leisurely dinners. Whether you’re craving juicy grilled meats or vegetarian delights, Moby Dick’s offers something for everyone, all with the warm hospitality that keeps customers coming back. The cashiers are amazing especially on Friday’s“

“The food of this restaurant is very delicious“

“First customer of 2019 here! Had the loobia polo, ghormez sabzi, and so much more. Everything was delicious and the service was wonderful! They're super friendly here and make you feel like family. I will definitely be coming back!“

“everything is amazing, the food environment waiters 10/10“

“Stopped in for lunch while getting some work done on my car. I had no expectations.

I got the lunch combo Chicken Naan Sandwich, fries and a soda. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area“

“Last couple orders, they have given us hardly any bread. Not sure what has changed.“