Afghan Restaurants near Springfield, VA

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

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

“I ordered DoorDash had the Combination of Quabili Palau and Chalau, served with meat sauce and one skewer each of shami, chicken, and lamb kabob, and it was outstanding.

Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The Quabili Palau was rich and aromatic, the Chalau was delicious, and the meat sauce tied everything together beautifully. The kabobs were all excellent—the shami was tender and well-seasoned, the chicken was juicy, and the lamb was flavorful and perfectly grilled.

The portion size was generous, and the quality of the food was exceptional. The staff was friendly, and the overall experience was great. If you’re looking for authentic Afghan cuisine, I highly recommend this place. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I had been to the sister restaurant Aracosia in McLean many times. We were in the Georgetown area and were excited to try this place and see how it compared, as Aracosia is one of our favorite restaurants in the DMV and the menu here seemed very similar if not almost identical.

Everything was mostly the same, such as the complimentary bread and dipping sauces. I believe it is the best complimentary bread I have had anywhere and there are even very few breads I have paid for that I would put above. The lamb here was just as delicious and perfectly cooked as well. The sabzi and baadenjaan also seemed exactly like what we had before. Service at both places was friendly and attentive.

A couple things we noticed was a bit different here was the carrot rice here seemed to have an extra spice here that Aracosia didnt. I couldn't tell you what it was exactly, (cardamom?) but I thought it overpowered the rice a little. The chicken thighs here seemed not as juicy as the Aracosia version with the slightly smaller pieces being on the overcooked side.

On the positive side, the nakhoud seemed better here, although I could not tell you why. They also gave us a complimentary rice pudding dessert which was really good.

I would say Aracosia is still our favorite Middle East/West Asian restaurant but as this place is almost the same, it is a close second. We will not hesitate to come back if we are in the area and want this type of food.“

“The best restaurant in the DMV area! amazing halal food and 10/10 customer service! �“

“The food was AMAZING. The flavors of each dish we had were so tasty. I ordered the Lamb Karahee with naan. The lamb was the best restaurant lamb I’ve had in my LIFE. The Naan was fresh-baked for the table. We’ll be back!“

“Loved every thing about my experience at Lapis. Our server, Diana, was top-tier! She recommended dishes and every one of them were perfection. Go with an appetite and friends/family so you can order several different dishes and taste them all. Sambosa trio, mantoo beef, kofta...taste it all! Save room for dessert because the Sharbat may have changed my life. Wish I lived nearby instead of just in town visiting family!“

“The best authentic afghan food in the greater Washington area. My family and I host a lot of social gatherings and we have tried other afghan restaurants but for authentic cuisine and friendly afghan customer service there’s no beating Dunya. The owner (Mr. Abbasi) is a pleasure to do business with and extremely honest and more than fair in all his dealings which makes him our go to guy for all our families catering needs.“

“We came based on the amount of good reviews and it didn’t not disappoint! Some of the best butter chicken and chicken tikka we’ve had! We’re not local but already planning on coming back.“

“From the moment I walked in, Massi and Isa were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and hospitable. Their customer service was truly exceptional and made the entire experience even better. The food was absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this restaurant a million times if I could! If you're looking for amazing food and outstanding service, this is definitely the place to go.“

“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.“

“Service was exceptional and very catering to us. Sahid was so nice and even brought water for our dog while we were sitting outside, really caring. The food was really good and flavorful, loved the pita and the chickpeas. I could eat a whole bowl of chickpeas and pita bread. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good kabob place!“

“We had a team dinner with 10 people. We had a back area all to ourselves. The food was amazing and we got to meet the mother / daughter cooks that made it. We had all the desserts and a combination of appetizers and entrees. There were varying dietary restrictions but we were able to get something for everyone. Will definitely consider again for other events.“

“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.“

“Picked up different type of combos for the family and we really enjoyed the food. Owner was pleasant to talk to and packed our bags with fresh bread. I had the chicken/lamb combo and it was delicious. The chickpeas are excellent as well. Would highly recommend and will be back.“

“I had an amazing experience at Bamian restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, and every dish was fresh and full of flavor. The staff were incredibly polite, respectful, and welcoming, making us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The service was fast, professional, and attentive. I truly appreciate the kindness and hospitality of the entire team. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and outstanding customer service. I will definitely be coming back!“

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

“Best Kabob House in the town.“

“So glad I found this place. The food was delicious & flavorful, very authentic. The portions are very large & worth the price. The gentlemen at the front were very helpful & polite when I picked my order up. The inside had beautiful tapestries & decor & nice music playing. I definitely will return.“

“Second time here and it was even better than the first! The chicken and beef kubideh kabobs were succulent and flavorful! The qabli pulao was aromatic and with the perfect amount of sweetness from the carrots and raisins. The grilled tomatoes and the sauces were the perfect accompaniments with the correct amount of heat. The lady at the counter and the chef were warm and very accommodating with multiple requests. The prices are much more reasonable with generous portions, especially compared to the other Afghan restaurants in town and the taste is superior. Kabul Castle Kabob is one of the hidden gems of DC!“

“This restaurant is definitely the best-kept secret in Woodbridge! We came once, and have never stopped coming. I came with a friend, and returned with my sons, and came back with my niece. I have eaten many South Asian cuisines, and none compares to this one. I can eat here all week and come back for the weekend. It's hard to decide on the best-tasting food here. The Rice Briyani is the best I've ever had anywhere. The lamb curry is so yummy! The chic peas are unbelievable delicious - melts in your mouth, we had to order extra to go after eating in! If you try the crab balls, you won't stop eating it. And the somosas - wow! Not to talk about the hot-fresh and fluffy naan! The menu is vast, and it doesn't matter what you order, it's finger-licking delicious. Plus the price is great, and the service wonderful! Anyone who goes there needs to salute the chef - he's cooking up "AMAZING"! WE WILL BE BACK!“

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

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

“Twice a week, that's where I go. The food selection is nicely done, I get to sit down and enjoy my food and I come across so many friends and families, whom go there often. At a time when so many of us want to get on with our lives, it's good to have places around such as Afghan Grill Kabob, it's a restaurant that takes me back to a time ,,, before all this trouble of COVID started. The owner is my friend; "Brother Basir," and he does an exceptional job at serving great food. Some reviewers have been wrongfully mean-spirited in their remarks about that man and I've found all of them to be untrue and irresponsible. If those same so-called experts can cook better than he does, go and work for him, even though Basir will make fools of them, in a one on one food making contest. His service is sincere, he is a man's man and Brother Basir is very much into the macho scene, just like me. We both tell it like it is and I can't give him a better compliment than that ... my customer advice? Sit down one day at his place, eat some food and let us start "GROWING UP" around him, my friends. This is a good place to eat, tell your friends.“

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