A magical experience! The farm offers a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere that immediately makes you…read morefeel at ease. The grounds are gorgeous and perfect for taking a stroll. It was the highlight of our weekend, and we can't wait to return!

Sometimes you just have to take the drive and see for yourself…read more I decided to make the drive out to Imperial Farm, about an hour and 15 minutes from Alexandria without traffic. Honestly, I wasn't expecting too much. I don't usually get overly hyped because of Instagram reviews or other people's experiences--I like to experience places for myself. But I have to say... this one was absolutely worth the drive. My main reason for going was the food. I was craving authentic Afghan food, the kind with the seasoning, spices, and depth of flavor that make you close your eyes after the first bite. And my favorite Afghan dish is Kabuli Palau. Listen... that first bite almost took me to heaven. The seasoning was PERFECT. The lamb was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, and the flavors were everything I was hoping for. I was sitting there like, Okayyyy Imperial Farm, I see you! And it's not just about the food. The farm itself is beautiful and very family-friendly. They have: Horseback riding -- about 30 minutes Fresh eggs Honey Fresh meat Plenty of outdoor space A playground for the kids Private areas available to rent for picnics and gatherings The service was great, too. I arrived around 12:30 PM, when it was still relatively quiet, and left around 2:30 PM. By the time I was leaving, you could definitely see the crowd picking up. So my little tip: GO EARLY. And if you've never had Afghan food before, don't let that stop you. They also have burgers and fries, but I would definitely encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and try at least one Afghan dish. And for those who appreciate halal meat, they offer halal options as well. Halal is about more than simply being permissible for Muslims; it also includes principles around how animals are treated and how the meat is handled. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit. Good food, beautiful scenery, fresh air, animals, and a peaceful little escape from the city. Would I make the drive again? Absolutely. Especially for that Kabuli. #ImperialFarm #AfghanFood #KabuliPalau #AfghaniFood

The food was delicious and the service was great despite me going 30 minutes before closing. I got…read moretakeout but I will definitely be returning for dine-in because the atmosphere was amazing as well. Would 100% recommen.

This is my second time here when we travel and I cant believe how much delicious food we get. The…read morechicken and vegetables are delicately seasoned and wonderful. Wish I could eat this everyday! Also great service.

We just had lunch here and met two of the new owners. Taj and Fazel…read more The food was outstanding. Qubali Palow, Manto, and Bulami So, so delicious! We would highly recommend this restaurant. Can't wait to come back.

Fabulous chicken soup - total yum…read more Eating takeout now. Their Mantu also yummy. Great to support Afghan refugees who cook so well.

BLUF. It's the go-to place for every birthday for everyone in my family and there's a reason for…read moreit. Friendly service and high quality food with a smile This update keeps the same rating as before and for good reason. Five of us went for dinner to celebrate a birthday. I had to change the number of people on my reservation on the same day and it was quickly accommodated when I called them. As usual their bread basket with a sort of dips is delicious and a wonderful way to start the meal. We had this sort of dumpling and aushak appetizers, which were both delicious as usual. Honestly I've never had a bad dish here. We weren't even able to finish our dinners so we didn't order dessert, but we were surprised when we were brought a wonderful happy birthday dessert for our birthday boy. What a kind gesture. We've been going here ever since it opened, and we still considered a go-to place when we have company in town or for special occasions.

Craving lamb. Submitted my order via their website. Arrived at the restaurant and we were greeted…read moreas we walked in. The restaurant's decor is culturally appropriate. We arrived early evening and they had a candle and tablecloth on each table. I ordered Baadenjaan Bouranee, luscious eggplant dish; Frenched Rack Of Lamb, perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful; and Pumpkin Dumpling Entree, perfectly sweet, smooth interior and perfectly steamed dumpling wrapper. I will continue to support this establishment.

I get food here about twice a month. It's next to a zips dry cleaner that I frequent…read more The first time I tried it was during lent. I was looking and expecting to find falafel. They don't have falafel, but I highly recommend any of their vegetable sides. I got the 4 veggie plate and loved everything. They make amazing flatbread that is worth the trip alone. After lent, I still go back and like everything I've tried. They are extremely friendly. And whoever is at the counter will warmly welcome you. They have a pretty simple menu and tap to pay conveniently located on the counter. There is nothing in particular I would recommend as everything I've tried I'd order again. I'm catholic and would recommend the veggie plate during lent. I will say that the drink options are common and basic bottles in a refrigerator. Don't let the plain name in front fool you. This place is worth a try. I don't preorder and have never had a long wait. If you eat in, they offer you warm tea that is really appreciated during winter.

Wow. That's all I can say. Honestly, Kabob has never been my favorite, most places over cook it (at…read moreleast for me). But my husband always craving it, so we keep looking - WELL THIS IS THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD. Have to recommend their whole Menu - but, the Kabob is Perfect.

The house salad was incredible. Fantastic dressing, completely fresh salad and vegetables, wow…read more Other food was great too, but if I knew the salad was so good I would've just got that. And I never just order salad.

I'm not too fond of the bland flavors of Afghan and Persian style kabob houses, which are the…read moremajority of the places that call themselves "Kabob" on the sign out front, but recently came here to give them a try. I prefer more robust flavors from Indian and specifically Pakistani food over the "salt & pepper" style seasoning (with turmeric for color) of Afghan food. I tried what they call their Shami kabob, which is actually a seekh kabob. I got a side of chick peas with it. The flavor of the kabob was actually quite nice (for Afghan food). The chick peas were as basic as I would expect from this style of food. Their potatoes looked great, but unfortunately were extremely bland and unflavored. Their naan was pretty good and perfectly baked, so it was slightly crusty while flexible enough to eat with and still flavorful. My preference if for spicier food, so I asked for an extra spicy green sauce. Fortunately, my dish came with their white sauce too. The white sauce had an incredible flavor! So much more flavor than the green sauce, even though the green sauce had slight spice, mostly from the vinegar in it. Their rice looked great and had the appropriate amount of seasoning and flavor you'd expect, regardless of style of Middle Eastern food you're enjoying. Service was excellent! They were very friendly, helpful, accommodating, and even checked on us. The place was pretty clean for a kabob joint as well. Overall, it was a decent visit, but unfortunately for me, it left me wanting more... more spice and depth of flavor. But for the average American, you'd probably really enjoy this place.

Was feeling hungry after a round of errands and decided to try out this kabob spot. Didn't think…read moreanything of it and boy I'll tell you I was happily surprised. Located in a non discrete location with just a small sign outside it's easy to miss this hidden gem. Walked in and was quickly greeted by the staff. The interior is a little tight so take out is probably your best option. Menu has your typical kabob dishes with a few added additions. I placed my order and sat ace waited. Now I will say there was a bit of a wait time to get my food but you know a place is good when it's busy. As I was sitting many people came and went either with to go orders or to sit an eat. And that's how you know you've found a hidden gem. Once I received my food it was delicious. I'll happily come back if I'm in the area again.

Every single time that I order from this place, it's like the food gets better and better. Packed…read morewith lots of flavor and you can tell it takes a lot of time and care to make it taste so good! Love this place!!!

Walked in on a Saturday evening. Got confused at first because when you enter, the place divides…read moreinto left and right. To the left is where you place orders. Menu board that says Habibi Grill but when we asked the owner, he said that they still serve the Afghan cuisine. They have a separate menu for this. The area on the right is the dining area. It was quiet when we had dinner there. Got the lamb shank qabuli which was very tender and served with Qabuli rice and side salad. Lamb kabob was also bursting with flavor but we thought the serving size was small. The falafel plate was very good. Everything was so flavorful and we really enjoyed the food. The owner was very nice. Since we shared the food, we would have appreciated if we were also given an extra plate; nevertheless, we were starving so it was alright. Would definitely come back!

Food: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5…read moreLocation & parking: 4/5 Location & Parking: Located on a busy street with paid street parking, this restaurant was a little hard to find at first. Although it looks unassuming from outside, it's bright and spacious inside with the lovely aromas greeting you at the door. Ambience: I got seated and placed the order right away. While my order was getting ready in front of me, I had a chance to go around andexplore around. It was a super spacious restaurant with two levels of seating areas. Very bright and surprisingly guarded from the noisy traffic, it was a great spot for a quiet lunch. Food & service: My order of Kebab & fries served with Naan, Tzatziki sauce and Afghani salad was made to order and tasted very juicy and flavorful. Spiced perfectly and the right portion size for 1 person, every bite of the freshly made naan and kabob was perfection. My server was so courteous and attentive and he prepared my food in less than 20 minutes.

Loved my lamb dish! Surprisingly reasonable pricing when you at opening/lunch too!…read more Nice cozy but elegant vibes. Great to take out your family or significant other. Interesting art on the wall and nice bathroom. Park on the parking garage below or on the side street/lot nearby. Make sure if you don't finish your lamb and ask to put it in a takeaway box go specify that you want your lamb scraps. Learn from me because my waiter tossed all my lamb and just boxed up the rice likely thinking I was done with them. Big bummer since I was looking forward to my leftovers but oh well.

Overall it was a good experience! We absolutely loved the bread and the difference sauces that…read morewent with it. The pumpkin dumplings and pan fried veggie filled dumplings were great as well. I thought my salmon wrap and the chickpea side was ok. Interesting flavors for sure. As for the service, there was always someone filling up our waters and our waiter was very nice checking in every now and then. The only downside of the experience is at the end when the waiter was boxing up all the food for us. Very sweet that they do this but when boxing up my partners food, they only boxed up the rice and they got rid of the lamb that he was looking forward to eating more of later. So that was kind of a disappointment for us. I think if we go again, we would request to box our food ourselves since I'm not sure why they decided to get rid of all of his lamb.