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    Famous Kabob & Karahi

    4.1 (52 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Raj S.

    Waittttttttttttt timeeeeeeee ! First timer . Saw some reviews and dropped in here . Came to order lunch at 1 pm and went out at 2.30 it's too much of wait time . I would have given 1 star for the service , but gave 3 - because of their goat curry . It was really really good. Chicken kebab was ok. May be if we ate it there, it would have been good, but the delay in service , the food almost became cold.... Veggie was very average. There were so many customers who were kind of frustrated with the wait time ! Certainly unacceptable. They just have a small grill and do the kebabs , like we do at home . Hope they upgrade their kitchen and also have enough help and improve their service .. non-veg food was good.. overall a very average experience.

    Chicken Kabob

    Nice little family owned restaurant. The chicken kebab was freshly grilled pita bread was freshly made delicious meal in a quiet, friendly restaurant.

    My friends really like this place and food peaceful quiet and lovely the restaurant owner a old uncle he give 4 coke free staff is very polite food is tasty

    Sunday 4:00 pm+ upper level seating area
    Baby L.

    This is not a new location for the *real famous* 'Kabob and Karahi' in Silver Spring as we thought. We thought this was a second location in Laurel that just opened up. The Silver Spring location near us is overrun on the weekends and is so tiny inside that we were excited a bigger and newer location opened up. We even considered hosting a party here so we went today to check it out. Oops! Our mistake. This is NOT in any way related to the notorious 'Kabob & Karahi' in Silver Spring that's been around a while. The menu says that this establishment was formerly named Bano Kabob but now known as 'Famous Kabob & Karahi.' Why would they use that name?! Can I open up a fast food restaurant and call it 'The Famous McDonalds?' What a misleading name! Anyway, we went in on a Sunday at 4 pm. The place was empty. Clean large interior with fans on, well lit, great ambience, but empty. In the one hour we were there, I think I saw 2-3 customers. Two paid and left and a couple ordered to-go. We ordered 2 bone-in chicken kabobs that took 30 minutes to prepare. There was only 1 person who took the orders and made the food too. The food was good. The chargrilled chicken Kabob was delicious. The exterior was a little over grilled and tough, but it was still decent. The rice and chickpeas side had been sitting around for a while but that's expected for a place that wasn't overrun with customers. It was still tasty, even though the chickpeas were a little on the salty side. The bread was hot and fluffy and delicious. We let our kids run loose since the place was empty. The trash was empty too. There was no paper towels in the women's bathroom. I heard the men's bathroom was not clean so I took my kids to the women's bathroom. Overall, not bad for a one time experience. I don't know how this place will survive. We won't be back since it's a little far for us and not as good as other places closer to us.

    Valerie N.

    The owner of this place also owns Bano Kabob 5 mins away off on Cherry Lane so you know the food is fresh and authentic. This is a mom and pop shop so quality is the owner's number one priority which means you will find him behind the counter of his open kitchen cooking your food 7 days a week. Thats quality control for ya. With that being said, I recommend you to call ahead to order if your appetite cannot wait! I've been here twice with my co-workers and enjoyed both meals very much. I've ordered their lamb chops and chicken kabob from there and both were delicious. Meats are fresh, tender, and succulent. Their fresh naan is exceptional...pipping hot and pillowy soft just how I like it! Don't get me started on their chickpeas...**drooling** definitely helps my fiber intakes. My co worker one time ordered chicken curry and it was not on the menu that day but the owner went out of his way and made it for her. What a pleasant establishment!!! And they support our nation's heroes in uniforms!

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    Gen S.

    (4.5 stars) So happy to have found this spot. Then to find out the owner also owns Bano (on Cherry Lane). Every order is cooked to order, so if you have an issue w/time, I'd suggest you call ahead. I had the Kabob Combo w/rice, spinach, cabbage, salad, naan & chai tea. All of the meats were flavorful & perfectly seasoned! 1/2 star for the slightly over cooked naan. Luv the location, friendly customer service & great food. Will definitely return!

    Double lamb kabob with chickpeas
    Antoine T.

    I've been twice great place friendly staff amazing food I had the lamb kabob platter with chickpeas and salad. Lamb was tender the rice was cooked to to perfection the chickpeas curry was so tasty goos portion. I also had the curry chicken with cabbage and spinach the first time which was also flavorful and tender.

    Donna M.

    I freaking love this place!! The food is excellent! the service is great except you can't be in a hurry everything is cooked to order so it takes a little time. I haven't been here for lunch to see how the lunch rush is I will have to try that, but I have been coming here for dinner ever since I saw that they opened and they have not disappointed the owner Ahmad is very sweet and will cook your order to pleasing. I love how open the kitchen is & I love the handmade naan!! And let's not talk about the samosas!!! I Love Lamb so I get that just about every time I've come here with that delicious chicken but I will be trying just about everything else on the menu. They could use a waiter/waitress but hey I'm not complaining. This is my go-to spot for food expecially on Thursdays and Fridays Enjoy!!

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    Great food and nice service ! Place is always clean and food is delicious also the service is friendly great place

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    The Chicken Karahi is incredibly delicious! Can't wait to go back!

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    food is delicious and fresh. you can enjoy good time and food with your family and friend. Shahnaz Arshad

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    I was told that because they have a big order that came in that they were closed and couldn't take any orders! WTF? Not good

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    Loved it! Great Kabob! Totally agree with Valerie's review. The sides were excellent and the fresh Naan was delightful. Yum!

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