Middle Eastern Restaurants near Herndon, VA

“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!“

“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 👍🏼“

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

“Grill Kabob in Herndon Pkwy, VA
The chickpeas and chicken here are very good. Flavorful, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. Portions are solid and everything tastes fresh. I recommend it. Quick, tasty, and consistent. Will be back.“

“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!“

“Excellent food and friendly service.“

“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 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“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!“

“Excellent Turkish food with outstanding quality! We ordered the special family tray for takeout, and everything was delicious. The meat was perfectly cooked, the appetizers were fresh and flavorful, and the portions were generous. A special thank you to Suhail for the excellent, friendly service, which made the experience even better. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place!“

“Delicious food, tasty bread.“

“I initially went here to drop off a package for Vinted SpeedX, and since it happened to be a restaurant, my family and I thought to eat dinner here as well.

First off, staff here is wonderful and a delight. They were accommodating for my package drop-off, ensuring that I had taken a picture of everything for reassurance purposes, which I hadn't even thought of.

As for the service, it was great. They engaged in lighthearted conversation with my family, & I saw them providing warm hospitality to another table as well. Such a cozy and family-oriented place. In regards to the food, the chicken is SO delicious! I couldn't stop thinking about it for days. I highly recommend and would come back!!“

“First visit to this chain. Was not disappointed. Went for an early lunch shortly after opening. Food was very fresh. I got the combo 2, which was beef and chicken, with a mix of salad and rice. Great size portion to price ratio. Meal came with some sort of naan/flatbread, some cucumber sauce and some salad dressing. My lovely girlfriend ordered a big old falafel salad, that I'm told was good. No drama.
Staff was nice, food was ready in a reasonable amount of time, nice selection of teas, juices, fountain drinks. Did not really consider apps or dessert type stuff. Restroom was clean. I'd definitely dine here again.“

“Walking into Mazar Kabab truly felt like stepping back into Mazar, Afghanistan. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine Afghan hospitality that made us feel at home.

The food was outstanding—every bite was full of flavor. The fresh bread, baked in a traditional Afghan tandoor, was warm, soft, and exactly how I remember it back home. It was one of the best parts of the meal.

Even though we arrived close to closing time, the staff never made us feel rushed. They continued to serve us with kindness, respect, and smiles, making our entire evening enjoyable.

Thank you for preserving the taste, culture, and hospitality of Afghanistan. Mazar Kabab is more than just a restaurant—it feels like a piece of home. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for Afghan food and a truly welcoming experience.“

“Wanted a quick snack before popping into work and SO glad I stumbled upon this NEW Afghan spot! Definitely gonna have to come back and try literally everything.. the portion size of the plates coming out the kitchen on top of the amazing smells like fresh baked naan, I already told the owner to expect me weekly!! The owner, Sharif (hope I’m spelling that right) was super kind, enthusiastic and excited to share his hard work with everyone after a year long wait. I’m excited to see what else is in store for this authentic, delicious spot!“

“Yummy! Yummy! I ordered from DoorDash, but I’m definitely gonna go there in person now as it was amazing 😋“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Great food and service! Thank you.“

“Excellent food. My whole family loved it. Will return again.“

“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.“

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

“This is by far our favorite kabob place! The meat is always cooked to perfection, the hummus is my absolute favorite it’s smooth and delicious. They also have a an outstanding catering service, always on time and the food is loved at every event I have! They have the best customer service and really go above and beyond for their customers!“

“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!“

“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!“

“The food of this restaurant is very delicious“

“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“

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

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