Ok. This is THE BEST afghan food I've had. Ever. And I'm really hard to please. Good food, fast service and a reasonable price is all I ask for and this place delivered everything I asked for. I had the chicken and beef kubideh with a side order of chickpeas. Even the rice that came with the kubedeh was amazing. The bread too. You could tell that everything was fresh. I'm filled up but I'm still eating the bread because it's that good! What gem here in Ashburn. I'm glad my wife found this establishment. So as for ambiance, do not let looks deceive you. The food is amazing. If you want great food, come here! read more

Food was so good I had the combo chicken and beef kabob. The portion was very generous, the bread was on point huge soft and fresh. First time here I had been craving kabob and this place didn't fail. Customer service was good I got the feeling it was very family oriented. Definitely recommended read more

My favorite Kabob place in Ashburn! They are so generous with food and always remind me of my mom's cooking! I love their Chicken Kabob with rice and their chutney is a great addition! The service is great and I love the ambiance in their restaurant! Definitely check it out if you're trying Pakistani cuisine for the first time! :) read more

I kept seeing this place mentioned on Northern Virginia Foodies facebook page and everyone vouched for it on there, so while being in Ashburn had to give it a try. They were able to make me a spicy chicken kabob side and it was really delicious, cooked fresh to order and it was juicy. Ran me about $9 and the guy running the cashier, was very nice! Although I only tried the chicken kabob which was very good, I imagine everything else would be just as good! Definitely recommend trying this place it read more

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Hands down the best kabob spot in the area! The staff here is always friendly, and the food quality is incredibly consistent every single time. The meat is perfectly cooked -- so juicy and tender -- and everything is seasoned just right. The bread has the perfect texture, and the sauces they serve on the side are absolutely delicious and pair so well with the kabobs. One must-try is their chickpeas -- mixing them with the rice is seriously amazing. I usually can't eat kabobs from other places because of that strong, gamey smell, but this is the only place where everything tastes clean, flavorful, and just right. This is a true hidden gem and easily a once-a-week (or more!) kind of place. The kind of food you keep craving and thinking about long after you've eaten. Highly recommend! read more

One of the best kabob places I've ever ever had!!! The food is amazing and the family that owns the restaurant are lovely people. I come here all the time the food id so healthy and delicious! 10/10 read more

The ambiance isn't what you're paying for here; the food is absolutely delectable. The lamb chops were juicy, flavorful, tender - the side salad components were all fresh. The chicken was not too dry, while having they charred taste as well. I'm usually a harsh critic when it comes to red meat, but these guys do it well. I do find the food to be better quality when ordering dine in vs takeout here, not sure if that's a one-off scenario. read more

Ashburn Kabob - Lamb Chops Entree, Combo Kabob Entree - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

The lamb quality has unfortunately dropped since my last visits. It smells too gamey now. It was good while it lasted

Good food! Love their rice....its full of flavor! I've been eating here for years...and normally get the lamb shank. Their chicken peas and spinach is very good. read more

My favorite restaurant of all time. I live in a different state and still talk about this place at least weekly. The chicken shawarma is amazing and the staff is always so nice. I highly highly recommend Ashburn Kabob. read more

if you want food order ready you better order a day in advance. VERY VERY slow service and they don't know how to tell time, as when they say "ready in 35 minutes", that actually meant 2 (TWO) hours.... for a couple kabobs. Will never recommend or return again. read more

We love ashburn kabob. We get takeout from there all the time! And they make it so quickly! We love their quaubili palaw, beef kobidah, chicken kebab, and their hummus! The best sides are definitely the chickpeas and the spinach, and the bread ALWAYS tastes fresh. It's a small hole in the wall but super delicious. read more

Great palace to have clean and flavorful food. I highly recommend this place . Staff is very nice too

Man, I miss Bay Area afghan food and my mom's cooking, so seeing this place as a delivery option was exciting. Nostalgia might be tinging my review a bit admittedly. The kabobs were good, especially the koobedeh. The rice was all flavorful and cooked perfectly. The quabili was good and the lamb shank cooked perfectly but weird that they don't put raisins in this dish. The aushak was not good and the side salads were sad. Why wouldn't you serve afghan salata? Overall, the place hit the spot and I would order again. read more

I was excited in dining here since we usually do take out. We decided to have dinner with my family to celebrate some birthdays and I'd say I'm disappointed in this place. The food is excellent but the customer service is horrible. We waited for our food for at least 40 mins. Our waiter barely checked up on us and gave us an attitude when she got one of our orders wrong. We waited patiently and we didn't ask her when our food is ready. I have noticed a lot more to-go orders were being placed and picked up during our time in the restaurant. What also bothered me is that other customers in the restaurant ordered after us and still got their food first. I've noticed the waiter's interactions with other customers and it rubbed me thr wrong way. So if you want food here, I'd recommend ordering online or on the call. I honestly don't think we have done anything wrong and we weren't treated nicely. I wouldn't want to dine in again. read more

I haven't found a better kabob place than this--seriously unbeatable. I drive 30 minutes one way just to eat here, and it's worth every mile. The flavors are incredible, the meat is always juicy and perfectly grilled, and the portions are generous. This place sets the bar for kabobs, and nothing else compares! read more

I've never tried Afghan food, besides kabobs, so I was really excited to try some more Afghan dishes. Ashburn kabob did not disappoint! The kabob combo for 2 had an assortment of flavorful kebabs. The spices were great and the meat was juicy and had a nice charred taste! I also ordered the quabili palaw and this was one of my favorites! It came with a huge lamb shank and the rice was the perfect of savory and sweet, with the spices, raisins, carrots, and onions. I'd definitely recommend this, if you like lamb! I also ordered mantu, which is an Afghan dumpling dish, because I thought it was cool that the Korean word for dumpling, "mandu", is very similar. I enjoyed the leek filling and red meat sauce on top of the dumplings. Definitely get this dish! For appetizers, we got the banjan borani and the bolani. I loved the eggplant because it had a delicious tomato sauce on top. I put it on my pita and it was the perfect combo. The bolani was tasty, but I wouldn't order it again because the rest of the dishes came with pita and plenty of rice. I've never had afghan food before, so I can't vouch for the authenticity of the food here. But I really enjoyed it and am excited to eat here again! read more

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There chicken kabob and chickpeas...OMG sooo good! Remember if you're kind to the workers they will respect u! Respect is earned. Service is great! You complain about something respectful with a civilized attitude they will comprehend! Ask for more sauce and chickpeas and politely gave me some! Great location and great food! read more

I've been ordering take out quite a few times from this place. This place is consistent with their food. We order the manto, ashak, quabli palow, bolani and two different kabobs. They don't disappoint. My only negative comment if you can take is as a negative comment is that they only have one type of bolani and not more than one. They definitely have gone above and beyond for their service. Granted it was an accident that they had forgotten to include my palow, but they did delivery it after they closed (it is Christmas Eve and they were closing at 7pm). The nice gentleman apologized and asked how to make it right and he did. I've very appreciative of that and will continue to order from here. read more

Update to a review 3 years later. Food is still incredible. Ordered for a group and everyone loved everything. Grateful to have this place in Ashburn. read more

Classic Afghan food- nothing too special really. I thought the rice was really good but the koobideh wasn't my favorite, and will probably get joojeh kabob next time. Inside was quaint but cute, and they had great service. Overall good experience read more

Ashburn Kabob - Chicken and Beef Kobidah Combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

The gyro is fantastic. Been eating here for years bc the price is fair and the quality is good. I will be back again for this and I recommend other items on the menu. Everything I've had is good. Nice staff! read more

This place has some of the most delicious Afghan food in the DMV area. I've had food at other amazing Afghan restaurants and this place ranks among them. Their appetizers are top-notch as well. Make sure you try the Bolani, Mantu, and Borani Banjan. Just keep in mind that they get very busy on weekends, especially at dinner time, so order well in advance. read more

Tonight was my second time here and both times the meat was super juicy, tender, and flavorful. I'm not a big chicken lover but surprisingly I liked the chicken just as much as the beef. Grabbed the combo for 4 for $45 as it gives a good variety and allows for a delicious lunch tomorrow also tried the mantoo (?) as I absolutely adore dumplings and these were no disappointment. It's definitely a different take than regular Asian dumplings but delicious nonetheless. Service was also so sweet and nice even though it's not a restaurant. We had two employees stop by multiple times to make sure everything was good. Even though they were closing soon we did not feel any rush whatsoever! 10/10 would recommend to anyone. This definitely hit the spot. read more

Ashburn Kabob - Mantoo Entree - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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AMAZING !!! Costumer service is AWSOME and the food is bomb like honestly. The food gives off most of the vibe in the restaurant and you get a cozy, at home feel. Definitely a pick me up ! read more

Fantastic Afghan food! The Mantu was my favorite! We also had the Kabuli pulao with lamb shank which was absolutely perfect. And we had the beef chapli...when I tell you everything was delicious, it was!!! read more

This place has been in our rotation for take out for a couple years. Never ate in but it's more of a takeout spot anyways. The food is great and there always seems to be other customers picking up orders. Portion size is good, as is the customer service. read more

The chicken was horribly dry and the lamb tasted incredibly off. The service fee was super unnecessary, and now I feel even worse about it after eating that meal. The potatoes were stale and the rice was below average. The menu didn't even have the right pricing for it! Nothing is up to date and the place is dirty. I thought I would give it a shot after seeing it LOOKED like they had descent reviews... but always make sure to filter to the most recent! Wouldn't recommend spending your money here. read more

Excellent food, fast service and friendly staff. Prices are fair. Ambiance is ok. Like read more

Wow-- I never thought that one of my favorite kabob spots would end up being in Ashburn, VA. Forget the Tysons spots-- this is THE place to go. Yes, it's Afghani and yes, they do a rocking Qabuli pulao. I ordered carryout from here since I couldn't dine in due to COVID-19. The meal was fantastic. I ordered 2 Chicken Koobideh entrees, one with the regular rice and the other with qabuli topping which was fantastic. The carrot silvers were tender and the raisins plentiful. The ground chicken kabobs had amazing depth and flavor, smoky and spicy. The chickpea entree was great as well, as a lot of kabob spots water them down too much. No complaints here. If you're looking for authentic Afghani kabobs with generous portions, this is the place to go! read more

Ashburn Kabob - Chicken Koobideh with qabuli pulao topping - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

What an amazing service, ambience, and more importantly, the most authentic Afghan food I've had in a long time! It's hard to find actual authentic Afghan food anymore, there only a handful of them and this is certainly one! I ordered the combo for 4 that included two different types of rice, 4 sides, 4 fresh pieces of bread, chicken, beef & chicken kubideh, and lamb. Everything was 100% authentic and SUPER delicious! The bread was so hot and crispy right out of the brick clay oven. It was the best part of the meal! I highly recommend this place, it's a must! read more

As an Ashburn resident, if I am in the mood for Indian food then I don't even search anymore... this is my go-to spot. I tried a number of places in the area and rarely do I have a "go-to spot" for any specific type of food but I remain loyal to this restaurant because they hit the mark on everything. First and foremost, their food is absolutely delicious. Simply put, you won't be let down when you order dishes here. Their service is impeccable and you can tell that everyone wants you to have a great experience and meal; they're not just trying to throw food at you and have you leave. Their delivery is quick and their seat-in service is amazing too. Unfortunately, I'm writing this during the COVID shut down so I can't speak to how open their restaurant is right now for dine-in but when it is back to full-speed, it's a beautiful place that's a nice place to dine in at. Lastly, to those that are trying this place for the first time or maybe aren't super familiar with all of the wonderful dishes that Indian cuisine has to offer, be open-minded and try something that might be outside of your normal comfort zone. This place doesn't make bad food so I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

+Great spicy chutney and cucumber yogurt! The front of the house ladies were very generous with the to-go sauces, when I requested more. +Seasoned and spiced meat skewers were full of rich flavor and umami. +The Combo Platter for Two is perfect for two people and a toddler +You can rarely go wrong with Afghani cuisine, out of the traditional Middle Eastern fares. -The side of chickpeas had like 98% sauce and 2% chickpea, which was truly a disappointment. -The side of spinach also didn't really satisfy my significant other foodie's palate nor did it do much for me. Overall, I would return to this kabob establishment if I am driving through and need a quick meal to pick up. However, Dulles Kabob will continue to be my mainstay kabob joint in the LoCo region. read more

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Loved this small restaurant! We stopped here on the way to a movie and were very impressed. Large portion sizes and really tender, juicy kabobs with some great sides of chickpeas and potatoes. Wait staff was super friendly and service was a reasonable speed. It's such a cute and unassuming place with nice decor and very clean. Highly recommend ! Also everything is halal so that's a huge plus read more

I really don't want to give Ashburn Kabob any stars..... I ordered their lam chops and I put it in trash cans!!! it was completely burned I mean completely burned read more

Hey! Food was delicious! Pleasant surprise. Tired of wasting ma money. But not anymoreeeee. Thanks, Ashburn kabob.

Best leg of lamb I've had in Northern Virginia. The spinach dish was also amazing. I'm writing this review two weeks later, because I'm still having cravings to drive forty minutes out of my way to come back! read more

We cater our parties and get it personally delivered from the restaurants. The people here are amazing and the food is over the top. You will not be disappointed. Support your local small businesses read more

Ashburn Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Awesome food!!! Specially their kabuli pulao Would definitely recommend to try !!!!! read more

I asked for extra sauce... and I was willing to pay. The response? "I already put two white sauces and one green sauce in there." I'll be going to Dulles Kabob going forward. read more