After a long hiatus, the seventh installment of my "Kabob Kompendium" profiling various kabob…read morejoints in the DMV region broken down into a set of common criteria: 1) ethnic focus 2) kabobs 3) side dishes 4) rice 5) condiments 6) bread 7) x-factor (s) 1) Ethnic focus: Pakistani, although curiously they feature some gyro sandwich options 2)) Kabobs- a bit dry and lacking in the succulence factor, seasoning also appears superficial perhaps due to insufficient marinade time or just choice of breast meat rather than thigh for the chicken kabobs 3) side dishes- side salad is filler with iceberg lettuce and few cukes/tomatoes without dressing (substitute out), chickpeas were pretty standard with a hint of spice 4) rice-bland and perhaps slightly undercooked or intentionally more firm, but I prefer a more flavorful fluffy or moist rendition 5) Condiments- mint yogurt chutney with pleasant note of fresh mint and heat, not overpowering but necessary to perk up the bland aforementioned rice and dry chicken 6) Bread- puffy naan bread with nice buttery finish but becomes rubbery if not consumed immediately 7) x-factor- maybe it's the economy in general, but price point seems high, I got a BOGO special for the chicken kabob platter for $20 but I wouldn't necessarily pay for one meal at regular price. Overall, if chicken kabobs were on the Cheesecake Factory menu, this version would be on the skinnylicious menu for those counting calories and preferring a healthier less indulgent version since flavors seem muted and textures appear lacking due to insufficient oil/grease.

A first time guest tonight at this little restaurant, but I have ordered for delivery since COVID,…read moreand I finally got the opportunity to see where it all happens. The service at this visit was pleasant from the front of house staff. They stopped by my table a few times to check on me. Thoughtful and friendly....and nice smiles all around. The food is typically excellent when it is delivered to my home, and dining in did not disappoint me. I thought their Naan was standard and good, but dining inside I appreciated that the Naan was baked to crispy excellence, especially on a cold night like tonight. I am surprised to see how many people roaming here inside the restaurant on a cold Sunday night. I found out later there was a birthday party group enjoying themselves hidden behind me separated by a temporary black partition. Despite the rain this evening, many people are coming into the place to pickup their food items, and the phone oh so busy. Don't expect to bring large groups here. The restaurant has just a few tables inside. They do have a couple tables outside when the weather is good. It will probably be spring or summer when I dine in again. The heater was not working effectively. I will definitely continue to order from this place. Family friendly too. Can be noisy. At least tonight, it was. 4.5 out 5 stars $$

Amazing food... Naan is on point and fresh made Chicken…read morebiryani feed the family for a week. Items were hot. Don't expect the high end atmosphere (bench seating, simple decorations), and ordered at the counter. The staff was super patient with me as I butchered pronunciation and the cook/chef in the back got everything out fast (about 10 -15 mins) while I waited. Not a place to sleep on and will hit the spot when the munchies attack.

My intent was to get only roti as I was cooking meal at home but decided also to get Roti with…read moreveggies, and they did not disappoint. The roti was fresh and warm and the service was good, and pricing is reasonable. There is seating available and TV also, and decor was okay, but I ordered to go and they have Naan also. I will definitely try another meal there.

Saw this place while driving by a few times and finally decided to try it for a birthday lunch…read moreright when they opened on a Saturday. Great food. Authentic. Fresh. Delicious. Place was clean and service was quick. Will definitely go back again.

Amazing customer service and hospitality. The food is top Notch. Just tried the lamb kabob it was…read moreout of this world!! Def recommend it!!!!

Great service. Super tasty food. Wonderful ambience. people are friendly and respectful. Mostly…read morebuffet is delicious. Really spacious place for a large number of people.

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, our party of 12, including children, dined at the restaurant. Overall,…read morethe food quality was good; however, we experienced an issue with the rice that was served. Several members of our group noticed an unpleasant odor when attempting to eat the rice and brought this to the attention of our waitress. We were informed that the rice had been prepared fresh. As it was close to closing time, we chose not to escalate the matter further while at the restaurant. After returning home, some of us who had taken the rice to go confirmed that it had a strong, unpleasant smell, making it inedible. As a result, the entire portion had to be discarded. Based on this experience, we are concerned that the rice may not have been properly stored. We hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps ensure food quality and safety for future customers.

The front desk staff member at Zafron Restaurant was rude and unprofessional. He did not show…read moreproper respect to customers, and his customer service was very poor. At one point, when my friend and I mentioned that we had been waiting a long time for our food, a staff member responded sarcastically, saying, "We can't give you a ride in a car to bring your food." This kind of response was completely unnecessary, disrespectful, and unprofessional. It made an already frustrating situation even worse Mr. Atif and Kashif's behavior was even worse. They seemed frustrated by the crowd and ended up being rude to us.

So I ordered food from saffron. We ordered two chicken biryani's, and I requested the person at the…read morerestaurant. Can you please put more chicken legs in the biryani? I was abruptly told we cannot do that like I had asked for caviar.. When we received our order, there was not a single chicken leg like this was done on purpose to make sure the legs weren't added because I had asked for it You guys really need to hone in in your customer service skills, there are plenty of options here and people are eventually going to not come to your place because you're going to lose your client base Maybe hire people who pick up the phone, who understand English and believe in customer service. Lady is very rude. Who picks up the phone. Maybe teach some customer service skills to her. She acts like she's doing a favor to you I will not be going to this place again. Very disappointed. I have attended event events here ambience is mediocre, price is very expensive for everything My experience in the past was not bad. But I gave it another shot. Throughly disappointed What is

The boneless lamb karahi for 2 is soooo good. The lamb is super tender, flavorful, and comes out…read morepiping hot every time. The sauce is rich, perfectly spiced, and honestly just off the charts. It's amazing to scoop up with their naan, which is soft, fresh, and seriously delicious. You could easily get this just for yourself and have leftovers for later, or bring someone along and share. The portion size is really generous and the price is very fair for what you get. This is hands down the best lamb karahi I've had. I used to go to Ravi Kabob House for karahi, but now Kabob and Karahi is definitely my new go-to spot. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and service is quick. My wife and daughter ordered the lamb and chicken kabobs and were both super happy with their meals too. Everything we tried was tasty and affordable. The restaurant itself is clean, cozy, and has plenty of seating, which makes it a great place to dine in. Definitely worth coming back to try more dishes!

Kabob N Kahari has been one of my go-to spots since the old Silver Spring days, so finally visiting…read morethe Gaithersburg location brought back a lot of memories. This was always one of those places my friends and I would come back to whenever people were back in town visiting after college. The food still hits exactly how I remembered. The goat karahi extra spicy was packed with flavor, rich, saucy, and perfect with fresh garlic naan. The kabobs were juicy, the portions were generous, and the mango lassi balanced everything out perfectly. If you're looking for authentic Pakistani comfort food in the DMV, Kabob N Kahari is easily one of the local staples worth checking out.

Short: Fresh and made to order meals with a friendly staff…read more Long: After moving to VA from the Emirates, I wanted to share the food of the Middle East and India with my family. This place stood out in the reviews and has become a go to when I want nan and my food to be flavorful and done right. I have frequented this place enough to be recognized by the staff who always greet with a smile and "Hello, Brother." I recommend the chicken tikka masala and the butter chicken as those are my go to.

**Under New Ownership** As of January 2024 this place has new ownership and chef, but kept the…read moresame name. I stopped in for lunch and the staff was very accommodating and helpful. The family that owns this quaint restaurant is from Karachi, so this is authentic Pakistani cuisine, not the typical flavorless kabob joint! They have a interesting menu with all the typical grilled and curried favs. I tried their chicken karahi (A.K.A. Chicken Qarai) and asked for it spicy and it was perfect! Lots of nice spice flavor, as well as decent heat. I also opted for their chicken biryani and it was spot-on! The chicken in it was flavored excellently and tender too, definitely not over-cooked and the rice was the proper texture, not too moist and gummy. There was so much food, I took half home and saved room for dessert, as they have home made kheer here. The kheer was really really good!! They're working on getting their food delivery set up too... Stop in and give them a try!

best karahi i have in my life! awesome food!…read morevery authentic! open 24 hours.. very busy and noisy..

Stop the best in the DMV - by FAR. No one clones close to their chick peas. Open late…read more One downside: prices have gone through the roof. $21 for a kabob plate is rough. We used to go weekly, now maybe once a month.

I wish I could give Ravi infinity stars. Best food in Arlington. I eat here more than anywhere else…read moreand I live in MD. Everything is incredible. Some of my favorites are the spicy lamb karahi, nihari, haleem, chickpeas, aloo palak, etc..

I usually have a good experience here. The service is typically very friendly, although the last…read moretime I went the staff member helping me wasn't particularly welcoming. That said, the food is really good. The curried chickpeas are amazing and one of my favorite things on the menu. The curried chicken is also very good, and I love getting the salad with the green chutney -- the chutney especially adds a lot of great flavor. It's not the cleanest place inside, but the food itself is tasty and keeps me coming back

The only reason I'm giving this place a 2 stars is because of their food. My family and I enjoyed…read morethe 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!!

I love love this place. The most authentic Karachi food that you can possible get in whole dmv area…read moreis 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.