The only reason I'm giving this place a 2 stars is because of their food. My family and I enjoyed the food completely. It was a Friday night and we called in advance to see if there would be tables. Came in and goodness, the waiter or whoever working, it was tall guy with glasses, was very rude. Not welcoming at all. It wasn't where they came to you and take your order but we had to go to the register and place the other and that's fine. My family and I were situating what we wanted and my brother went to place the order. The same tall guy with glasses took our order. After my brother finished giving the order, my brother asked if the order can be repeated to be sure he didn't miss anything. As the waiter was repeating it, my brother didn't hear one item and asked if he could repeat it again. The waiter looked so annoyed and told my brother he needs to start hearing better... my brother addressing him respectful and told the waiter to relax and they both could have a respectful interaction. We were ordering almost $300 of food so if $300 was nothing to them, we could've taken our money elsewhere and had a good time. However my parents don't eat anything but Desi hence we let it go. The food started to come out. Food looked amazing and enjoyed every bit of it, even ordered for take out. I think another thing they could work out is stop feeding customers in foam papers. The plates are so flimsy and broke on me once. The inside of the restaurant was a nice place. Definitely shows their country and heritage. After we finished eating and it was time to pay, a sweet lady at the register was helping my brother out but because there was a couple of tables with the same name, she got confused about our order. And my brother was trying to repeat the items we ordered. Then the tall guy stepped in, more attitude and rudeness. I love the food. But I would never want to sit there and be serviced in person. I rather do takeout and avoid that rude man. Other than that their food is great. Do try!! read more

Desi Bethak - My plate with basically everything we ordered - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Overpriced and no good options for takeout. I ordered 2 biryanis specifically for takeout and they did not even give spoons. For 2 chicken pieces they cost $13. For 3 pieces it's $21! Thats a huge spike for 1 more piece of chicken. Service is bad, place is smelly. Never again! They can atleast increase the chicken quantity in their large tray. read more

I love love this place. The most authentic Karachi food that you can possible get in whole dmv area is available at Desi Bethak. Their biryani, karahis, halwa puri and Nihari are to die for. I highly recommend this Pakistani restaurant to anyone looking for authentic food. read more

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Complete health hazard the food and customer service was extremely bad. This place was disgusting. Literally SMELLS like a Pakistani gutter right disrespectful people don't even know what they put in their food. Not a safe place to eat from especially if you have children read more

The food is so delicious and I love everyone there. I feel like I am part of their family now. If you are looking for some authentic Pakistani food, look no further! read more

Their Biryani is good as they known for, I didn't try their Nehari but my nice did she has a positive view. Overall it's a good place for Desi food. read more

This restaurant is right off of I95 in an industrial park area, so going in the evening felt a little sketchy, especially since there weren't others there when I first arrived. The lady working the counter was friendly. Their menu isn't very big and the prices were somewhat reasonable for everything, except their Karahi, which were about $10 more than other places I've seen. I tried their samosa chaat and their chicken biryani and both were decent. I took home some chickpea curry too and it was decent. Their yogurt chutney wasn't very flavorful and was way too watered down/thin/runny. Overall, it was decent, but I doubt I'd return. read more

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Great place to have authentic Nalli Nehari ! ... Dhaga Kababs Great stuff Tahir Bhai ... read more

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The restaurant is so bad food is dirty disgusting they don't even know what they put in their food I came here with my family and the food seems fine but when I opened it up to serve my daughter, there was feathers and Skin in the food the customer service is very bad and cheap people money hungry no care in the world will be reported read more

Not the best tasting food but service is great. Most of the dishes are bland and familiar. Has an authentic feel of Karachi style food and people. But you're better off going other places for the taste. read more

Desi Bethak - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Hands down one of the best Pakistani meals I've ever had! I ordered the dhaga kabob with fresh naan, and every bite was unforgettable. The kabobs were incredibly flavorful juicy, smoky, and perfectly spiced wrapped in that signature thread that kept them tender and packed with flavor. The naan and puri was soft, warm, and pillowy, straight out of the tandoor, and paired perfectly with the kabob. The service was amazing and the atmosphere felt like a slice of home. You can tell they put genuine care into every dish. If you're craving authentic Pakistani food that hits all the right notes, this place is an absolute must try! read more

Desi Bethak - Kabob - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

This was a really nice experience if you're ready for it. It's not fancy, they're going for street food-vibes and it's just that - with food delivered on styrofoam or plastic plates. Once you accept that, it feels like more is put into service and food. Everyone was patient and food came out quickly. The biryani was well-done and felt authentic with actual dried prunes/apricot rather than just colored rice. The nihari was nice with the right additions - ginger, jalapenos, etc. The only thing, which is small is I wasn't a huge fan of the tamarind chutney with the samosas. The other customers were large families and people sharing multiple dishes. Overall, very simple presentation with good food. read more

very tasty food.Chicken tikka was really good.biryani and beef kabab were also very tasty.

We're visiting Virginia and our relatives decided to take us all to this amazing hidden gem,what good food they serve, from aroma to freshness, this place is amazing. We ordered chicken biryani, anday wala bun kabab, chicken zinger,mutton karahi and chicken karahi,one was highway karahi the other was shinwari and also kabab rolls, portion size was good enough . Everything was finger licking good, staff was efficient,owner came to ask if we're served well also thanked our relatives for bringing us out there. read more

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Love this place and the people!! I came here as a referral from my good friend from Pakistan. He knows that I love chicken biryani, so he sent me. The first time I stopped by I was impressed with the food and the service, but the second time I realized this place is a gem. The chicken biryani is hot and full of flavor. The nan bread is fresh and crispy. On the way I order a second CB to take home for lunch the following day. They realize they are at the bottom of the pot and some chicken is a little burnt. They do not want to sell it to me. I tell them I was fine, because it would better than my wife's cooking. However in their generosity, they decide to not charge for the "to go" plate. I thought this was great and appreciate the jester. I would absolutely come here over and over again. Good people and good food!! read more

Desi Bethak - Desi Bethak business cards I keep on me to remind me to go back!! - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

It was closed and Yelp did not specify that . It turned out to be a waste of time driving there for no reason wasting Time and gas!! read more

Food, service, and ambient was amazing. Had amazing experience with my girlfriend the first time we came here and now we just keep on coming back regularity. Thank you for your hospitality. read more

Desi Bethak - Nihari Khaas Chicken Biryani Thai - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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I just ate at this place last week for the first time. A relative of mine took me there as he spoke highly of it. If you ever has street food then this place is authentic. The owner has a place in Karachi on the street. There was absolutely no place to sit do we sat outside until a family left. If you come there on the weekend nights highly recommend you order prior to getting there. You will probably wait close to an hour for your food. This is not a negative on the business but it is should tell you how demanding this place it. Their briyani is on point! It is 100% Karachi/Hydrabadi authentic cuisine. read more

We love the food here. Everything we have tried so far is extremely delicious and fresh. We will absolutely come back here again.

First time ever having Indian food and I'm so glad it was desi! I wasn't sure what to expect when we arrived but finding the place was a bit of a challenge. We weren't exactly sure what the place looked like but after a few turns going back and forth we finally found the place. Lol. My bf has had Indian food before and based on his recommendation we went with the chicken and beef biryani (mixed rice dish). On my first bite I definitely tasted all the spices and flavors that went into the rice. It was so flavorful and aromatic that each bite made me want more! Also keep an eye out for the chili peppers. They literally put whole chili peppers in the dish and pepper corns. Another good thing is that the chicken came with the bone making the dish have more flavor to it and the beef was so tender and juicy. They also have other things on the menu and I'm definitely going to try it out the next time I'm back. The place is clean and the owner was super nice and friendly! read more

Desi Bethak - Chicken and beef briyani - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

It tasted fine. But the chicken was old and smelly. I don't think I will ever eat there again!

old smelly food. services was bad. not lots of options. same / limited Menu. place was dirty. never/ ever going again.

I went first time the food was great, 2nd time food was ok, 3rd time today we had arguments over Chutney and that with Samosa orders you don't get chutney and if you ask for little extra on the side you don't get any. The chaat is terrible this time round, the kabobs are terrible. In the beginning it was good couple time after it's gotten worst and the service has been horrible. They charge 10 % extra if you dine in but give you no service. The owner even came and did not help and was terrible to work with. Seemed like we were stealing from them, and acted so rude to us in front of other customers will not be going back! read more

Desi Bethak - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

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The food and service quality was truly exceptional, Thanks a lot baba Tahir and team

With everything going on these days, I was extremely turned off by the behavior I witnessed at this establishment. Not only did I see employees treat someone of color unnecessarily harassed and treated as if they did not belong there, I was also constantly harassed by suspicious looks and I felt as if I was being rushed out of there. Rude read more

A nice tucked away restaurant with an authentic Karachi street food feel to it. We ordered samosas, chaat papdi, butter chicken, and the Beef Bihari Boti. The food was good and could have been a tad spicier. I didn't try the Karachi biryani, but from what I could see you get your money's worth at 6.99/plate. There is also a fish fry bar where you can pick the type of fish you would like. The server was very polite. All in all a good experience if you want an authentic Pakistani restaurant experience. read more

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No customer service skills. Very arrogant behavior over all. Food is mediocre on a good day, and sometimes hairs are found within the food.restraint ambiance is not very nice either. read more

This is true Pakistani resturant with amazing food. Taste of food is amazing. Try Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Kabbob, and Fish. They brought the recipes from Pakistan and has done the justice. read more

Desi Bethak - Back sitting area - Halal Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

Hole-in-the-wall located in an industrial part of Springfield, but with ample parking and seating space. Please keep in mind that the menu seen on the restaurant website is likely incorrect. Currently (as of late 2022) they have limited hours with a slightly different menu lineup each night, and the restaurant's facebook page is how to keep up with these changes. They typically post up the nightly menu a few hours prior to the restaurant's 6pm opening. The food appears to be prepared in limited quantities off-site, then brought to this location for serving until it's sold out for the evening. So remember to arrive sooner than later, I would say 7 or 7:30pm at the latest, in order to guarantee food availability. One nice thing about this model is that the food is ready almost instantaneously - no real prep work needed since everything's already been cooked and ready to go. You can see all the available dishes on display at the front counter when ordering. Service was very friendly & welcoming, the staff seem to genuinely care about how satisfied the customers are with the food. *Chicken Biryani: possibly some of the best biryani I've had around here. The basmati rice is moist, perfectly textured, and beautifully seasoned with lots of meat flavor and not overly salty. *Beef Nihari: there isn't a lot of beef meat here but the texture is quite soft and clearly simmered long enough. The meat broth is extremely savory, somewhat thick but not overly "heavy", and beautifully spiced. *Chicken Haleem: Comforting bean stew dish with bits of shredded chicken *Fried Fish: I do wish the fish had been more freshly fried as the texture was starting to become less crispy, however the the seasoning was on point. I really hope this restaurant can get their kitchen up & running at some point, but in the meantime they are serving some seriously authentic Pakistani food. They serve only a few dishes at a time, and they do them better than most restaurants in the area. This was one of the satisfying dining experiences I've had in Northern Virginia in a very long time. read more

I have went last night for food. It was good but the people are not respectful. I'm sitting in front of order place and they only served my food no plates and no drinks were served. I was waiting for my drinks and plates I say to the waiter wear to get drinks I'm waiting for my thing she says go get the drinks otherwise no body cares. I ordered including drinks no body respect including owners. no table clean I'm waiting somebody to come to clean I'm standing in front of the order lady but no response first. I have to clean table and chair my self. read more

Great Paki home style food! Flavor, taste and quality are fantastic. Hidden gem of ethnic food for those wanting to taste the flavors of Pakistan!! Enjoy read more

It's the worst restaurant ever I haven tried in my life I've been waiting for my order for over 20 minutes after that he asked me to wait another 20 minutes... So I told him I can't wait just give me anything not spicy so he gives me biryani chicken which is so spicy so in the end I lost money without food I never put my feet there again read more

Chef Baba provided a beautiful Pakistani meal that showcases the wonderful tastes of Sindh for my American friends. Thank you for making it special! read more

Yes very good food five stars all around very delicious will come again hidden gem !!!

Within this industrial strip of Springfield where auto repair and towing/collision services predominate, add Desi Bethak amongst the hidden culinary gems that I've stumbled across while getting work done on my vehicles (the others having been reviewed including Cervantes for coffee and Starline for Korean lunch boxes.) I'm starting to think these places are secret hangouts for shady underground activities since I just can't imagine people venturing out here strictly to eat or grab a cup of joe, unless auto mechanics and tow truck drivers have an occult reputation for being fastidiously finicky foodies. Desi Bethak specializes in Pakistani street food so there is an a la carte menu for traditional breakfast items such as chai paratha and halwa poori and their lunch specials include chicken biryani and often a stewed meat (e.g. goat curry and butter chicken) with accompanying vegetarian sides (chana masala or stewed okra). In addition to traditional kebabs and curries, there are some weekend specials and lamb brain curry for the ultra-adventurous diner. What also caught my attention was the curious "Zinger burger" which looks like a traditional fried chicken sandwich, but through a little research down the internet rabbit hole, I learned that it debuted in the streets of Karachi with equal if not greater fanfare than the Popeye's chicken sandwich when KFC franchises popped up in Pakistan and it came to represent a symbol of urban aspirations and dreams, since it was a sign of wealth to afford this luxury item of foreignness and it came to be known as the "King of All Burgers". Contrary to its name, it does not have a significant spice profile so it may appear to be an ordinary chicken sandwich to non-Pakistanis, but it has exalted significance to those from the motherland. The recipes are obviously authentic given the significant number of Pakistani yelpers who either feel instantly transformed back to the street stalls of Karachi or those who are exceedingly critical as one would expect from those devoted to a cuisine with a strong food culture. While my exposure to Pakistani food has been rather limited, I am probably somewhere in the middle since I do feel like the spice profile is rather aggressive but the flavors seem less multidimensional as I would expect given the complexity of ingredients required to prepare each dish. The biryani seems to have chicken that has been stewed separately and there is a noticeable absence of potatoes and herbs. The spicy entrees are adequately countervailed by the cool refreshing mango lassi. The ambience of the restaurant is a bit drab so I often get my food to go, but it's an unexpected snapshot of Pakistani street food in the least likely locales. read more

So we went last night from Maryland because of the reviews. We called on our way to make sure it was open and they said they were open till 9. ( it was 7 pm at the time of the call. ) When we got there at 7-45, the girl who was mopping the floor told us that they are closing at 8 and we can only order chicken karahi. We complained that why didn't they say it at the time of the call. Grudgingly she said I will ask the owner. Handed us the menu. We ordered chicken karahi and chapli kabob. The kabobs were way too spicy and the chicken karahi way too oily. And it came in a big plate. The ambience is that of a dhaba but the prices are of a fancy fine dining restaurant. All of us had food poisoning and upset stomach the night. I will give it 0 stars. read more

Always a hit - what else is there to say? I love their food, probably one of my favorite go to places for Pakistani food in NOVA. Only two constructive feedback is the spice level tends to vary at times - been a time or two where the food was a bit too spicy for my palate (only happened with Biryani). Other feedback is during the summer, it gets very hot inside their restaurant, suggest adding additional cooling. Their Nehari along with kabob, and sandwiches have ALWAYS been consistent in terms of spice and flavor. read more

They make fresh chicken biryani each day luv it All their food is good rabri from sweet menu yummy read more

Food was horrible and the place is not clean. It is a dump. I paid for all my food and requested mango lassi and they brought me mango juice boxes instead, but still charged me for mango lassi. The manager or owner did not have gloves and was handling food. Saw him put ton of rice using a small ladle out of a big pot with bare hands. Not sanitary at all. First time and last time for me. read more

This is by far the best Pakistani restaurant in the entire DMV area. They have the best Biryani and 8 different types of Karhai (make it 16 as they have both chicken and goat versions). Their Dhaga Kabab with Puri paratha is out the this world and you can never go wrong with their Bihari kabab. If you like brain masala, this is the place for you. I am so glad that we have authentic Pakistani, Karachi style restaurant so close to home. Super highly recommended. A must must visit place. read more

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