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    Aria Kabab

    3.7 (101 reviews)
    InexpensiveAfghan
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Dry chicken with rice
    X P.

    I Waited 20+ minutes outside despite calling 15 mins in advance like I usually always do before picking up food at restaurants. What made it worse was the door was locked from the inside but there were workers inside cooking food and they knew the customers were outside. All I ordered was chicken rice. Not a crazy amount of food but waited close to 40 minutes in the cold dark. I actually really liked the rice and bread but the chicken was too dry and flavorless. And the cost was very high it was 13 dollars for just one chicken rice. They almost always are about 7 or 8 at the halal carts. There is a Dad and Son halal cart close to here 2 mins away near Walgreens that sells food for good prices and taste great too. The only reason I didn't go there was because I wanted to see if paying more meant better experience but I was wrong......

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    Excellent food and incredible service - absolutely try this place!! Would recommend the lamb and the chicken!

    This is half of a full order of number 8 (1 beef & 1 chicken kofta)
    Nuzhat B.

    I have been going to Aria Kabab (both locations) for years! I normally get 1 chicken & beef Kofta, but I have tried their Tikka, pizza, sandwiches and I've never been disappointed. They have huge portions, so it normally lasts me for 2 meals. The service is always great, which is such an important thing for me! The place is more on the smaller side, but is very clean. I have referred many friends and family there, and will continue to do so in the future!

    Food was incredible. I took a large group and they had it on a table buffet style for when I got there. Genuinely great service and even better people.

    The family combo platter
    Roger H.

    good food at a great price! this is one of the only fast food afgani food places around and this place did not disappoint. Ordered the extremely big family combo and was very satisfied with the meal. rice and meat were all a little dry and this stuff had to be slathered in white sauce and hot sauce.....just much like your typical chicken and rice meal from the carts this place does the job! the service was definitely lacking as the person at the counter basically ignored me for a good 10 minutes while he was chilling and having a conversation but if you're in the mood for this type of food you can go the the location or call to ask for delivery. Would come back if I ever get a hankering and theres nothing better available

    I think chicken over rice ‍
    Dayanne R.

    The food was okay and so was the service. The only thing that tipped me off was that the same guy that charges is the same one guy that serves the Samosas and scratches his head without gloves while then grabbing your plate and putting it in a bag for you. The presentation of the food was ehh but the flavor was decent so I won't go back but won't tell anyone else to not go because the food did its job.

    Beef Kofta and Beef Tikka

    I ordered the Chicken Kofta & Chicken Tikka and Beef Kofta & Beef Tikka. It was fulfilling meal served with brown rice, bread, and salad. The chicken items were juicy and flavorful, the beef items were very tender. I personally enjoyed the chicken combo more.

    Cheese burger in side I put jalapeno inside its tests mannn

    This is one of the best place I had food . There food are fresh and tasty delicious. Plus there service is good as all ways . The food I had in NYC you aria keep it up........

    Ismail F.

    Worst food experiences ever.. I bought chicken nuggets with French fries in Ramadan.. The chicken nuggets was chewy, sour and it was smelling so bad, I had to throw the whole food. Will never go back to that place again.

    #1-chicken tikka
    Alexander M.

    I live near by and came to this place not worrying about the staff being friendly, even was expecting rude. All the reviews said it was good food bit bad service. I was looking for good food. I went inside and asked for the chicken tikka and was immediatly greeted very warmly by a Hispanic gentleman. The gentleman behind the counter said it would be about 7 minutes for my order. I overheard him tell someone else it was his 2nd day working their. When my food came out he even asked me how many white sauces and hot sauces I needed(my order was to go). THE FOOD- absolutely delicious..might even be a 5/5, but im stingy on giving out fives. I found a new spot.

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    It was really good some of the best afghan food I've had in a while. The customer service was top notch as well

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    The buffalo chicken pizza and the lamb chops platter are really good. Highly recommend.

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    My go to spot for kebabs over rice on this side of Queens. Always tender and juicy - muah!

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    I love the chicken tikka. Best Afghan food in the area. Very authentic. Definitely worth it!!

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    Reviews looked great, but i was not impressed the food. Chicken was very dry. The rice was decent. 3 stars at most. Would not go again.

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    Kabul Kabab House

    Kabul Kabab House

    (580 reviews)

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    Downtown Flushing, Flushing

    So yummy! Definitely underrated. The chicken kebab is so good, the chicken is flavorful and brown…read morerice was perfectly seasoned. They gave a fair amount of sauce and veggies. I ordered through the phone for pick up and the hostess was so friendly, I got my food within 20 minutes. The food was so good I ordered the next day and got a combo for 2, the chicken and kofta kebab. So delicious and I will 100% be returning!!!

    I'll start by saying that I love everything about this restaurant. From the food, the general…read moreatmosphere, and the impeccable service. The owner and staff couldn't be nicer people. They care about their patrons and do everything in their power to make you feel welcome. The decor is simple and uncluttered. Just the right amount of art and adornments, without feeling suffocated. My waiter, Khalil, is a fine gentleman and very personable. He would be welcome at my table anytime. Now for the food: We had the appetizer combo, which consisted of a spinach dish, hummus and pitas, and samosas. Best hummus I've ever had. Spinach was spicy and delicious. Samosa was excellent. For the main course we ordered a kebab platter for 4 people. Three kabobs of your choice, served with white or green (dill) rice. The kabobs here are the best I've ever had (I've been here many times, but this is my first review). This is one of my favorite restaurants in the five boroughs. Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

    Bakhter Halal Kababs

    Bakhter Halal Kababs

    (289 reviews)

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    Utopia, Flushing

    Bakhter is & always will be a reliable spot. I wouldn't say it's super traditional Afghani food…read morebut it is suffice for a lack of better terms. Definitely ask for the sauces as you will need it- both the white & green! All in all, I've frequented here many times as my college was right next to it & I am glad it's continuously been getting business (& rightfully so at that)!

    I placed a pickup order through Uber for the four-person family combo. When I arrived, I had to…read morewait about 10 minutes at the counter before anyone came to assist me. After receiving the order, I asked why the green sauce--commonly included as a side with this type of meal--was missing. The employee at the counter told me they had run out. However, I noticed that there was a bottle of the same green sauce on every table in the restaurant, which made the explanation confusing and frustrating. Another concern was that the restaurant refused to accept credit or debit card payments. In 2026, declining standard electronic payment methods creates unnecessary inconvenience for customers. Unfortunately, the food quality also did not meet expectations. The lamb chops were very small and appeared dry and overcooked. Overall, the portion sizes and quality did not justify the price. Based on this experience, I would recommend that customers consider other nearby options. In my experience, Shirazi Kebab offers larger portions in their family meals and the food quality has been noticeably better.

    Ariana Kebab Palace - This is why I never have photos. I eat everything too fast & only remember to take a photo when I'm done...just the menu, sry!

    Ariana Kebab Palace

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    Jamaica

    Mama Mia! Cheese balls "are" a "New York" specialty........ Might I say i found these cheesy balls…read morefrom here lovely . The fresh burst of cheesy delificent made me squeal and bundle in jooooy.! Dog bone diggitty did I love me a spicy spicy tortiya. You might not expect to love a cheese and tortiya from A "New York" authority. you would expect to find that in a geographically low county of New Mexico. Not Today! v. I don;t know Ariana but she cooked flaming cheese milk balls to perfection. Thanks for love and experience. Loving XOXO from Little Miss Deb B. (YOU can call me Debbyliplip). PS- I consumed balls in record braking time....

    This is a relatively new restaurant serving Afghan cuisine. I believe the area has a lot of Indian…read moreChinese, Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine so this is a nice change. I came in to see if I could just get some kebab's for take out but ended up feeling more adventurous on this nice day. I got chicken tandoori. Each entree comes with white or brown basmati rice, salad, homemade bread, and a side of either okra stew, pea and potato stew, lamb stew, spinach stew or curry chicken stew. As a lamb fan, I choose lamb stew. My friend had a kabob combo of chicken and beef kabobs with a salad and homemade bread. I soooo wanted to love this place since the prices didn't seem to be too high. At 7.99/meal, it was a good deal until I saw the food in the takeout containers. Jamaicans and Dominicans in the area only charge like $5 for the same amount of food but give a lot more meat, sauce, and side (plaintains). In a standard 3 section takeout box, 2/3 was filled with just rice and my tandoori in a little portion in one. It was not that flavorful and a little dry. The rice was good but how hard is rice? I love the lemon in the salad though for its freshness and loud "crisp". But following the same train of thought, how hard is salad? My friend's food was a little better. His bread was laid under the kabobs so flavor drained into it. My bread was light and buttery though but I just liked his better. His kabobs were not on sticks so I don't know how there kabobs but that's what they called them. My biggest complaint has to be the quality of meat. The stew was well seasoned but the lamb in it was so fatty I felt like I was eating pork. After a while, I had to keep looking to see if I was eating a lamb or beef kabob because the texture was so off for either really. I wanted to like this food so much more since the service was so good and they were sooo friendly. Usually when my guy friend and I walk in to non-black restaurants the servers are a little taken back (he's a giant haitian boxer) but here they were very friendly and helpful in food info. and helping us order. Overall, I would probably try a few more spots in the area before settling on one but If I didn't want anything else I would get a kabob or two.

    Ariana Afghan Kebab Restaurant - Turnovers and Baudinjan Buranee (fried eggplant)

    Ariana Afghan Kebab Restaurant

    (647 reviews)

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    Hell's Kitchen, Theater District, Midtown West

    Great place for Afghan food! Came here with a group of three during noon and were seated right…read moreaway! The waiter was super nice and gave us recommendations so we ended up ordering the beef sambosa, the kabuli palow with chicken, the kebab combination ii, and the okra. Loved the beef sambosa, the waiter actually brought them out for us to try before we ordered and told us to eat it with the spice condiments on the side with a white sauce. Very delicious! The okra was delicious and paired well with the rice. The kabuli palow had raisins and pistachios in the rice that was really delicious and added a nice sweet and savory element. The meats for the kebab combination were all delicious, spiced, and juicy. The waiter also gave us chickpeas which were so flavorful and would definitely recommend! Such a great place and even better service! Will be back soon!

    We haven't been able to eat any Afghan food since moving from St. Louis to central PA so were…read morecraving aushak and mantu when visiting NYC. Maybe we've been spoiled by our favorite restaurant back in St. Louis (Afghan Kabob House) but Ariana's was underwhelming. The server was friendly but the food was just ok. Pricey due to the location as expected but also underwhelming taste wise. We got the aushak, mantu, and kadoo bolanee (pumpkin curry with bread). All three surprisingly looked very similar (photos look almost identical as they had the same sauce drizzled with yogurt). The aushak has leeks inside while the mantu has beef. The beef was drier than we were used to and the aushak less flavorful with overpowering onion. The pumpkin was cooked in what looked like the same sauce as well but the baked bread it came with was good. They did offer complimentary chickpeas which were tastier however. Maybe other items on the menu would've been better picks!

    Afghan Kebab House - Very sad salad

    Afghan Kebab House

    (47 reviews)

    $$

    Bellerose

    I took advantage of the various promotions from Uber Eats (delivery only). As a result I have…read moreordered from this restaurant three times already this month. The first time we ordered the following and all the dishes were to die for: Sambrosa - fried dumpling with seasoned beef, lamb, herbs and spices Bolani Sabzi - fried turnover with spinach, herbs, and spices Chicken Qourma - tender chicken with mixed vegetables, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, herbs, and spices with rice, bread and salad Firni - pudding topped with crushed pistachios The second time we ordered the following: Bolani Kachalou - fried turnover with potatoes, herbs, and spices Lamb Shank Kabuli - tender lamb shank with Afghan rice, carrots and raisins Spinach Sabzi - spinach cooked with chickpeas, garlic, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, herbs and spices The lamb shank was to die for and the bone marrow tasted so good. Today my other half was in the mood for lamb so I ordered the lamb shank kabuli again along with the chef combo which consisted of lamb chop, lamb tikka, chicken and fish over rice. The chef combo is probably my least favorite because it's more rice than meats. The meats provided were pretty much a tasting instead of a full kebab (e.g. chicken and fish). One of these days we will visit the restaurant in person.

    We got this delivered at work, Uber eats, I typically love this type of food, however maybe it is…read morebest to have it at the restaurant directly. The food was okay, and it was safe to say it came with a lot of food this combo. The salmon was overcooked and bland, pretty much everything in it was bland, except for the rice and lamb chop, it was thin and fatty. The chicken seemed overcooked as well, it was hard to cut into. The kofta was pretty good, a lot of flavor, small size. The salad it came with, looked so sad. A few pieces of lettuce, carrots and cucumber, that thing couldn't feed half a person. The white sauce tasted like sour buttermilk ranch. After we all ate, we felt awful, heavy, like our chest had some major acid reflux wont be getting this again.

    Kabul Kabab House - 1 Piece Chicken Sultani

    Kabul Kabab House

    (296 reviews)

    $$

    I want to gatekeep this place so badly, but I know it would be a disservice to the sweet people at…read moreKabul Kabab and honestly with the state of the country/economy right now, everyone could use a new spot to feed their families/loved ones. Kabul Kabab offers the most delectable, flavorful, and cost-effective family meal in the area. The combo #1 or #2 is more than enough to feed a family of 4-6 and it has great value. A combo comes with salad, onions/grilled tomatoes, 2-4 skewers if your choice (depending on which one you get) and a whole STEAMER TRAY of delicious rice. Pro tip: the lamb kebab is always worth the extra $3 or so and the brown rice is the winner in our home (brown rice = more flavorful + more fiber = winwin!) Please do give this place a try if you're in the area and need to feed at least 3-4 mouths--the people there are so nice and the food is amazing--would give 30/10 stars if I could!

    We've loved Kabul Kabab House Flushing for 15+ years and finally tried the Westbury location for…read moretakeout--amazing! Omar greeted me warmly, remembered my order, and the food was excellent: flavorful kababs, tender meat, perfectly cooked rice, pita bread, salad, roasted tomatoes and onions, and white sauce (plus a free extra tub on request). He even gave me a 15% discount card for next time! Omar was so welcoming, and this location is closer to my home, so I'll definitely be coming back. Great service and quality--highly recommend!

    Kabul Grill - Sultani Kabob

    Kabul Grill

    (432 reviews)

    $$

    Had the pleasure of meeting Rafi, Afghan George Clooney (his words, not mine) and trying Kabul…read moreGrill for the first time after finding it on Yelp. My friend and I got the barg kabob with naan and the Sabzi palak (beef with spinach) that we got with rice. Both were good, but I enjoyed the texture of the meat and spinach dish more. The rice was flavorful. I overheard Rafi explaining to the other table and folks that got takeout that it would be an extra charge, but he could customize their orders, which I thought was nice that he was very transparent with them upfront and willing to work with the customer so that they could order the items that they want. I also appreciated him explaining to my friend that Turkish coffee comes with sugar and not milk and clarifying if she was OK with that before he made the coffee. We were given free firnee. Rafi was kind to check if we are allergic to dairy before offering it to us. Overall, the food was good. Service was fine and there was free parking in the back.

    Visited on a Sunday around 5 PM with family and was seated right away. The hostess, who also served…read moreas our waitress, was very friendly and welcoming. We already knew what we wanted for our entrées but decided to start with a few appetizers. Based on her recommendation, we tried the Mantoo (steamed chicken dumplings) and Kashk Badenjan (eggplant dish). Both were flavorful and enjoyed by everyone at the table. For our main course, we ordered the Mixed Grill Combination, which included lamb tikka, lamb kebab, jujeh, and chicken tikka. The portion was generous--perfect for sharing and even better for leftovers. It happened to be my aunts birthday and we were offered a traditional Afghan dessert, Firnee. It was a pudding topped with pistachios. It was creamy and sweet. Such a thoughtful gesture. By the way they also offer BYOB, which is a nice bonus. Overall, great food, friendly service, and an enjoyable dining experience.

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