This place has a new energy! It was refreshing to walk in and see women running the show. The experience was so different given they actually want to make sure you have a good experience and enjoy you're food. They walk you through customizing your order if you don't want certain sides and they started cutting and toasting the afghan naan which makes it hard to stop eating. They are in the middle of renovating the left side so we ate in the banquet side. Can't wait to see how they decor the whole place. Will be back soon to get my sambosas and kabobs! read more

Bamian Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Staff ruins the whole reputation. Most rudest people I've ever met! The food is mediocre, there's plenty of Afghan restaurants. They're money hungry and will dismiss you the second they get their money! Went to their Ramadan buffet, my male family member went ahead and was told that there was seating but he would have to share a table. But when I went in and asked the same lady she flat out refused and turned me away due to not having a reservation, for a Ramadan buffet right at Iftar! Having this treatment from your own Muslims is very sad read more

It was sooooooooooooooooo good you should go their the food was good and the people was nice

If they promise you that you can take your food after the event, make sure they don't take it to the back or you won't see most of it, I learned it the hard way after only getting 1/3 of what I should have gotten read more

Hospitable host and server Delicious menu options and large portions Fresh bread with generous portions read more

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WOW! Highly recommend! We've been coming to Bamian for years and mainly during the month of Ramadan for their Iftar buffet. When I tell you that they have upped their service and experience I truly mean it. They are so extremely nice and organized with their seating options the whole experience was very easy and welcoming. Their buffet offers an array of appetizers, main and dessert of Afghan cultural and if you've ever had their food, you KNOW it's good! The price was very reasonable and I would highly recommend this spot for a large group or an intimate date night. read more

I had to come on here and just put in my five stars because I can't believe the low rating this place has. The food is delicious and consistent. The chef has been the same for many years now. I moved back to town recently after many years and was so happy my old favorite is still here and nothing had changed much. read more

Amazing food. Fancy dinner hall. Service was great and very polite servers. Great ambiance. Food cooked to perfection. read more

Bamian Restaurant - Beautiful decor . - Afghan Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

For some reason, we decided we wanted to try Afghan food. We have passed this place for years and wondered about it every time. I'm sorry to say it was just ok. Probably our favorite food was the appetizers - we got the dumplings and the sautéed eggplant. These come with plenty of Afghan bread and taste very good. For our entrees we got a mixture of beef kebabs and lamb dishes. The beef had nice flavor but was very dry. The rice was delicately spiced and not too greasy. The lamb chops were perfect - same rice. The other lamb dish was disappointing as it was a very small piece of lamb in a platter full of rice. The server was a very sweet man and patient with our questions. The ambiance feels like a banquet hall; very high ceilings and lots of red. We sat in a booth in a little alcove which was nice and private. Nothing was bad. It was all fine, just not mind-blowingly delicious. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it was just underwhelming. read more

Masood was amazing! His customer service experience is very much appreciated. Excellent job Massod Jan! Thanks Tina jan was very helpful too . read more

The Samosas, Lamb Qorma, Biriani rice, Kabob, Chickpeas and Eggplant Stew were fenomenal!! I had the pleasure of eating at the Iftar buffet and let me add it was a full house. The service was amazing, waiters were tending to literally everyone at a timely manner. Very polite service!! Tea and Firni (Custard) was the cherry on top! Come here to celebrate or just feast with family and friends! read more

Bamian Restaurant - Samosas, Chickpeas, lamb qorma, rice and kabobs - Afghan Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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We are here for a catered event, which Bamian hosts all sorts of events from weddings to funerals. We also catered all our weddings and events from Bamian. Service is top notch, food is exceptional, you know what to expect when you cater from Bamian. That extends to their restaurant side as well. Food is excellent and prices are very reasonable. 10/10 recommend. read more

Searching for a dining spot that can satisfy a crowd? Look no further than Bamian in Falls Church! They specialize in authentic Afghan cuisine served in generous family-style portions. You can order a la carte but we decided to go family style with bread, salad, a huge mixed kabob platter, and rice. The kabobs were flavorful, tender, and juicy. We also got hummus on the side as an appetizer to go with the freshly made bread, which is super rich with chickpea flavor and a tinge of fresh olive oil. Even with our hungry group of 8, we still had leftover containers packed with deliciousness to take home at the end of the meal. Everything we tried was bursting with traditional spices and flavor. I would especially recommend Bamian for big parties because they have a lot of big round tables for indoor seating. read more

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Highly recommend. I am glad I tried this place. So much flavor, and NOT dry and overcooked. My number one pet peeve is overcooked dry food. read more

Bamian Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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A Great place for Afghan dishes clean, good food, and great service! We have been coming to this restaurant for over 2 decades their dishes and excellent service brings us back to this restaurant. read more

I love this place. Masoud was a great waiter. Food delicious as always! Try the Kadu and the aushak if you haven't tried them before

One of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. The waiter was rude and dismissive, the service was unbearably slow, and the food was not tasty at all. Kabobs made of beef and lamb smelled really bad. Despite of the fact that the restaurant was fully empty, the waiter insisted that they have a reservations and didn't want us to have a seat next to the window. The prices were super high comparing to other Afghan cuisines in the area. The only thing which was good was the tandoori naan, and that was also served periodically. Means, they get you one bread, and then you had to wait for 10 minutes or walk to the waiter until you get another naan. Save your time and money--this place is not worth it. Don't ever try to go there! read more

Excellent food and amazing service. Very friendly staff and nice setting. I highly recommend!

Super empty when I came around 6:15 pm on a Wednesday - I think my table was the only one here at one point. Very spacious inside though. Got the Palau and it was pretty good! Rice was tasty, lamb was tender, and meat sauce had great flavour, and their additional spicy sauce adds a good tangy flavour to the meal! Very filling for around $20. Feel like I need to come again and try something else to get a full experience. I tried something pretty standard/what I'm used to but still tasty! read more

Bamian Restaurant - Palau - Afghan Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

The Bamian in Falls Church, Virginia, is one of my favorite ethnic restaurants in the DC area. Every dish I've been served is not only delicious but beautifully presented with ample portions. All members of the staff, especially Ahmadi, are cordial and very attentive. If you have a desire for authentic Afghan cuisine, Bamian is the place to go. read more

New management! Vegetarian platter - - spinach, eggplant, pumpkin - - is excellent. The bread is some of the tastiest stuff. Hummus is top notch. Go on by. Best part is the prices are about the same as local carryout joints. But have sit-down white tablecloth and nice decor. read more

Very impressed with the new management at Bamian Restaurant. It's been a reliable Afghan restaurant for a long time but never known for great customer service or efficiency. That's changed, and heading things now is this sparky woman with a pretty name 'Mariam' who is running things flawlessly - no detail left untouched. This boss has got everything operating like a fine-tuned machine and the staff are super motivated and eager to impress, too. So awesome to see an Afghan woman making such strides! Kudos. read more

The food was amazing ! The supervisor was very nice and accommodating! Chai is better than shotted ! read more

Bamian Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

We have come here for years in the past and almost knew the ownership like family. We came for Eid dinner and were surprisingly disappointed by the changes. The ownership has completely changed multiple key pieces in our experience including portion sizes on meals and sides and a NEW 18% SERVICE FEE added on to all orders. I've always loved this restaurant and am deeply disappointed with my previous experience which has made me jump on here and right a review. read more

Bamian Restaurant - Smaller portion sizes on meals and sides Boneless Chicken Thighs - Afghan Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

in the month of supposed to be $20 to 30 we went and and they charge me $140 they cannot be even honest in the month of Ramadan so please check your receipt read more

I really enjoyed this place. the ladies were really really nice and the food was good. the ambiance was a lot nicer than I was prepared for. this is my favorite afghan restaurant in this area. read more

We used Bamian Restaurant's catering services last week for our family event. The service was excellent; the food arrived on time, and the two staff members who delivered the food and stayed to serve the guests were helpful and respectful. The food quality and quantity were excellent, and the dishes were tailored to our order. We have also received several emails and calls before the event for confirmation. Overall, our experience was great. Thank you, Bamian staff, for the excellent service. read more

The food is on par, per usual! The ambiance has leveled up since new management has taken over. The restaurant looks beautiful, the staff is super professional, and overall the food and vibes are super authentic. Would highly recommend to check it out! read more

We always go there with pleasure. Great food, wonderful customer service. Clean, elegant, and classy. Our server Light is wonderful. Thank you Light. My daughter and I went for the buffet of Ramadan this evening. It was delicious as usual. Highly recommended. read more

Poor service. Waitress was in hurry for no reason and never visited the table again if we needed anything or no and we needed salt and papper. They also charged 18% service fee for 2 people. This fee must be only for the group of 6 or more... The food wasn't bad but I can't say the same thing for the attitude... read more

Bamian Restaurant - Receipt - Afghan Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

The food at Bamian was actually pretty good, but the service really missed the mark. It took a long time to get seated, and our server wasn't very attentive--had to ask multiple times for basic things like water and utensils. Definitely expected better hospitality to match the quality of the food read more

Come for the food, which is brimming with flavor! The palu lamb dish has tender lamb in moist seasoned rice with cooked shavings of carrot and raisins. Unique and scrumptious. The scallion dumplings with cumin seasoned sauce and a drizzle of mint yogurt is wonderful as well. Ask about the desserts - they've changed. The rice pudding is light, topped with crushed pistachios. Relaxed service, but the food comes quickly. read more

Gereat food and excellent service. Especially Light(her name) she is wonderful. Keep on your excellent customer service

Stopped by Bamian with my family a couple weeks ago and we loved it! Afghan food is my favorite and it did not disappoint! Our food was bomb and the service was wonderful. Everyone was so sweet and continued to check on us! We will absolutely be back asap :) read more

Great place gave me a good experience and very clean and nice and such nice workers 10/10 place

this is one of my favorite places since I've moved to Virginia.. this places still have one of the best authentic afghan food in the DMV area ! the staff is very friendly and helpful getting a fresh hot meal . my favorite dish is the Kabli Palau and fresh Gandana and Bolani ! read more

Bamian Restaurant - Kabli Palau and the kabobs with Gandana - Afghan Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Food, service and hospitality were all excellent! Well done and continued success to the team. Keep it up and people will always return

Had a great meal of chapli kebab, aushak, and eggplant, followed by a spiced tea. Very nice staff and quiet booths.

This is a great place if want to sit down & have a conversation with the high top booths. We went for lunch around 11:30 on a weekday & it was very quiet. I enjoyed the vegetarian platter, especially the pumpkin. Each of the trios were very good, but each dish was the same texture, so I missing some texture or crunch. read more

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I had eaten at this restaurant several years ago when I was visiting Washington DC. I really wanted to try again as I was visiting the area again. Their Qabuli pulao was great as usual. The staff was also great and attentive especially their server "Light" was really sweet! read more