Pakistani Restaurants near Woodbridge, VA

“Great food, very fresh and nice staff.“

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

“Several of us came in for lunch on a weekday and they were completely dead when we got there around noon. The dining was empty and it was rather cold inside too, then again it was snowing outside, so maybe that’s the reason for them not being busy and it being cold. The lady who helped us was friendly and was very helpful with the menu, which was very nice.

Their menu is interesting… it’s one of these Middle Eastern places with so many items on the menu that they feel the need to try to appeal to so many that they have Italian along with Pakistani and Indian/Afghan – this is NOT ideal, please don’t do this! You’re Pakistani, Indian, Afghan, etc – stick to that food, don’t try to sell everything for the extra business, it doesn’t appeal to those of us who seek the authentic experience and food, but nonetheless, I gave them a try and I’m glad I did because all the food we ordered (everything in Pakistani style, since I’m Pakistani and I appreciate when this food is done right) was pretty darn good!

We start with veggie pakora and veggie samosa, the pakora was spot-on perfect! The chickpea dough was seasoned perfectly and these tasted great! The samosa’s dough was incorrect, like pie dough, but the filling was great!

The entrées were pretty good – We tried beef chapli kabob – a little thin, but packed with flavor. Their veggie biryani was folded properly into the curry and had the beautiful colors it’s supposed to have. Flavors were decent as well. Chicken Karahi, one of my favs was actually spot-on! The sweetness of the tomato in it was perfect alongside the tastiness of the curry – great dish! Channa (or choli, not sure what they call it there) was decent, but lacked the depth of “stewed down” flavor that I like from chickpea curry that’s done with dried beans, this tasted/resembled canned chickpeas. Aloo Pollak was decent, but lacked that deep flavor that I love about saag or even a well-seasoned potato (aloo). As for their naan, it was GREAT! Nice texture, denseness, and doneness. I always ask for my naan to be non-cut and no grease, butter, ghee – I HATE this culture of putting that nasty, greasy stuff on naan, roti, or chipati – must be an American thing, because I don’t recall ever having this as a kid in Pakistan.

Bottom line – Very nice experience. They have tons on the menu and though I might not have though everything was absolutely perfect, 100% of the things I ordered were totally acceptable, flavorful, and when served with other dishes would make for a very nice meal. I’m not sure while this place has such poor reviews, possibly because they’re trying too hard by serving Italian food when they’re not Italian and they have no business doing this. Either way – stop in for decent Pakistani food, I definitely appreciated my visit.“

“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!“

“I had the Lamb Curry at Shahi Kabob in Woodbridge, and it was absolutely outstanding! The lamb was incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The curry had a rich, authentic flavor with just the right balance of spices that made every bite delicious. Paired with their fresh naan, it was one of the best Pakistani meals I’ve had in the area. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent, and the overall dining experience was fantastic. Highly recommend the Lamb Curry—I will definitely be back!“

“Zaffron is hands down the best caterer in the DMV! They catered my sister’s wedding and everything was flawless.From the service to the mouthwatering food. Our guests are still talking about it. Highly recommend for any event!“

“Best food We love the tawa Karahis“

“Like Indian foods and Bangladeshi flyovers“

“First let me start by saying I don’t leave reviews. So when I tell you the customer experience at this place was awesome, it was amazing. I’m a big customer service person and the way the lady taking the orders de-escalated a customer situation left me in awe. The food left me even more impressed. Some foods on the buffet I wasn’t a fan of (personal preference), but the majority of it, I loved. I will definitely be back, and I challenge you to try it!“

“I love the authentic foods and the very friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant and I am so glad that I found it. I will be a loyal customer for many years to come.“

“Food Flame Is The BEST Pakistan And Indian Cuisine In DMV Area! From The Customer Service Being Excellent and With The True Family Business Feel! From Parents Cooking To The Rest Of The Family helping out front, All Are Super Nice and treat you like you are their family as well! Out Of All The Places I Tried, Food Flame Has The Best Butter Chicken Ever! The Sauce is made to perfection! Highly Recommend This Place A++++“

“Pulao and zarda combination is so good 👌👌🥰 highly recommended … great service ….that reminds me to Pakistan’s special zarda pulao mix … of course i will come back with my family 👋🥰“

“Food was great akmal's kitchen put a lot of effort preparing live BBQ and serving, Lamb chops were a hit we had a party of 65 ppl everyone asked us about the food, where did you get it from? Was a common question.

Everything was great made our daughters graduation party memorable, Thank you!“

“Bestest food and service we received till now. I along with my family visited on Sunday afternoon because we were craving for some desi delight. Restaurant had limited seating area but the vibe was good. We were immediately greeted by the lady at the counter. She was very friendly and innocent. She recommended us chicken karahi and keema nan. The taste was spot on. We were amazed by the hospitality. Surely will return. 10/10 for customer service for that lady and for the food.“

“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.“

“Best Pakistani food in the DMV! The butter chicken is the best!“

“A genuine Pakistani cuisine, the food was fresh and appealing. However the place was super crowded and gave a look of any charity free dinner place. Customers pay for food and environment. Environment was terribly bad, as restaurant tries to host more than their capacity. Private family or friends seating was not available. You have to sit with general public, the long tables were arranged for everyone to sit with others. Prayers after iftar were hosted outside restaurant when temperatures were in negative. The prayers should have been inside the restaurant walls. A bad display for non believers, earning in one sitting was more important and rest everything was set a side. Bad!!@“