Middle Eastern Restaurants near Lorton, VA

“Yafa Grille location in Lorton, VA is out of this world! We ordered the chicken shawarma, steak shawarma, and a chicken bowl — and every bite was absolutely incredible. The chicken was juicy, the steak was tender, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. The chicken bowl was overflowing with fresh, vibrant toppings — crisp arugula, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, briny olives, and sumac-seasoned onions. Everything was unbelievably fresh. Their garlic cream (toum) was next level — light, fluffy, and made fresh with healthy ingredients. The hummus was velvety smooth and full of flavor. You can truly taste the quality and care they put into every dish. This was hands down one of the best Mediterranean meals we’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Wife and I tried the beef and the chicken shawarma. The garlic sauce and the shawarma sauces they have are delicious. In the mall so good place to sit and eat during a long day of shopping. Polite staff just wanting people to try their food.“

“I had a wonderful experience at Simsim . The food was absolutely delicious, especially the mint dish I ordered—it was fresh, flavorful, and really stood out. What made the visit even better was the exceptional service; the staff were friendly, attentive, and made me feel very welcome. Overall, a fantastic place for great food and a pleasant dining experience. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“We visited this cozy little restaurant tonight for the first time. Excellent food and service. The people who work here are very friendly. Very diverse menu. They specialize in Yemeni and Ethiopian food. We shared the vegetarian platter, which is Ethiopian. We also shared a pot of wonderful Middle Eastern tea, boiled with milk, cardamon, sugar, and maybe some saffron. We will be back.“

“Stopped here by chance while driving by.
The food was excellent. Fish was fresh and well fried.
Rice was very flavourful, meat tender and sauces were worth trying.
And the service was A+
The whole place was bright and clean.
Definitely recommend if you are ear by“

“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.“

“AMAZING experience here at Balqees. I recommend this place for family events and activities. Really is phenomenal, never had an experience like this before“

“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!“

“The food was delicious!! It was a great , more than enough to eat Very friendly place!!!awesome staff Highly recommend!!!“

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

“We went to Marib on Eid evening as a big group of 15 people, and we had such a wonderful experience. We ordered the Eid family platter, and everything was absolutely delicious. The food was flavorful, fresh, generous, and exactly the kind of meal that made the evening feel special and festive.

What really stood out to us, beyond the food, was the genuine Yemeni hospitality. Ahmed and his colleagues were incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating from beginning to end. Managing a large group is not always easy, especially on a busy Eid evening, but they made everything feel smooth and comfortable. They checked on us, made sure we had what we needed, and treated us with real care and warmth.

It honestly felt like the perfect place to gather with friends and enjoy an Eid meal together. We left full, happy, and very grateful for the experience. Highly recommend Marib for anyone looking for delicious Yemeni food, generous portions, and truly warm hospitality.“

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“Amazing food ! AMAZING SERVICE !!! Will be coming back 😍🤤“

“I love this kabob takeout spot! The food is always delicious, and the kabobs are cooked perfectly every time—never burnt, always flavorful. Andrea is especially kind and friendly, and she makes every visit feel welcoming. Highly recommend if you’re looking for great food and great service!“

“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!“

“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.“

“We've been driving all the way down to Moby Dicks at the Kentlands, and then to the new Shady Grove restaurant, from Thurmont, MD. Yes, the food is that good! Now there's one in Frederick.���“

“Dining at shababi was an absolute delight. I came to celebrate after I finished taking my board exams and I couldn’t have chosen a better place. To start they brought some hummus topped with shredded beef and beat spread, which the former was my favorite. They later brought the roasted chicken which had been marinated for 48 hours plus. Every bite was so flavorful. As this is a pop up I recommend you go soon and get a feel for Palestinian food“

“This was my first experience with this type of food, and it was good! Very filling, the single protein platter was more than I could eat in one sitting, and I'm a rather large eater. I would go back. However, I would say The Halal Guys are comparable to the Little Ceasars or Domino's of their place in the industry. If you want to play it safe with a commercialized version of Halal food, then this is it. Please don't take that as a negative, Little Ceasars has its place in the market & it's time for when necessary, and so does The Halal Guys.“

“I eat at this Halal Guys almost every day and it’s always a great experience. The food is always fresh, portions are generous, and everything tastes just right. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the manager runs the place really well. You can tell they care about their customers. Definitely a five-star spot in Fairfax“

“Delicious food!!! Yummy 😋“

“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.“

“We ordered a variety of food. For starters we loved the veggie samosas with The chutney sauce. The rice is flavored with cinnamon and it will not disappoint. The chicken kabob boneless platter is tender and full of flavor. Our favorite kabob was the chicken with green chili skewer. The rice pudding was so on point we ordered an extra side to go.“

“Not sure why there’s so many bad reviews, this place is great. Local, friendly staff that are attentive to their customers; it was our first time there and they answered our questions We even got two free samosas’s (chicken and veggie) while we waited for our food that were so flavorful and tasty! We got the butter chicken combo platter and chicken & lamb over rice; they were amazing ! Presentation was great and they were so flavourful! We also got a mango lassi that was sooo good; wonderfully creamy, fruity, and refreshing. Highly recommend giving a try and can’t wait to go back!“