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!“

“We loved this place so much we came for lunch and dinner. Immediately upon walking in, we were greeted by a kind man, who was very passionate about Wonder and the restaurants included. The food is delicious and I’m excited to check out the other locations.“

“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!“

“Went for desserts and it was the perfect way to end the evening. It was a bit loud, even on the patio area. Definitely cozy vibes. Would go back and try dinner, everything looked amazing. They had some great coffee/tea drinks that perfectly complimented desserts.“

“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.“

“I really appreciate Arlington Kabob changing out containers. The new ones are GREAT! Did not leak or collapse. Thank you for listening! Your food is amazing as always.

OLD REVIEW:
This review is based on to go orders.

The food here is exceptional, that’s why it’s unfortunate that I had to give a one star review.

All of my orders here are to go. Everytime i order the chickpeas or potatoes, the containers would break and food would leak out. In 10 orders i pick up, all 10 times this would happen. If the sides are stacked on top of each other the lids would crack and the containers would cave in. I understand because the sides may be too hot, but the containers needs to be stable enough to handle a 10min transport without leaking out.

I hope you can find a solution because the food here is great.“

“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.“

“Beginning with Farahnaz Jan’s smiling, friendly face and warm welcome, everything was wonderful. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and I loved the place. İt was wonderful. The food (chaynaki) was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and I loved the place.

I’ll definitely be back.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Best Kabob House in the town.“

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

“Kabob Corner is a total must-go for anyone craving a hearty, flavorful meal with friendly service. We ordered the chicken kabob meal it turned out to be perfectly charred, juicy chicken kabob with house made fresh bread. The portions are incredibly generous, and the staff is welcoming. We will be coming back with more GMU Patriots.“

“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!“

“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!“

“The food was outstanding. The fish was perfectly prepared and full of flavor, the Kabuli Palow was delicious, and the Mantu remains an all-time favorite. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience.

Highly recommend this restaurant.“

“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!“

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