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    Friends Kabob

    3.2 (253 reviews)
    ModerateMiddle Eastern
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Combo lamb and chicken with a side of bread and kabob. 30 with deliver...
    Dakota M.

    My coworker suggested this to me after I said I was craving Kabob's today! He had gotten them a few weeks ago and said it was a place that did delivery so I didn't have to drive out and pick-up. They partner with GrubHub on Yelp. I ordered 3 kabobs, as I will be eating this all weekend (and to reduce those delivery prices + Tips). I got a side of bread (as it didn't come with bread). The price of everything, with delivery, in the photo is about $30. The side order of bread: they give you sooo much of! It's very tasteless. The chicken and lamb kabob's looked really good. They are charred on a few sides like they should be! They are cooked to be moist inside, but lacks flavor. Doesn't taste like it was marinated at all. Not even salt or peppered. The green sauce that is pictured, is very flavorful! Has a little heat to it, but not overly spicy. I've been putting it on EVERYTHING. The salad is just loose mix lettuce with a couple sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. I was very Shocked that everything is separate charge. Normally, when I get Kabobs, it comes with rice, bread and a side like salad/chickpeas/lentils. I was really hoping for the skewered onions and tomatoes like the pictures on the yelp page lead you to believe. But I suppose those are just "advertisement" photos. Notice the difference between the bread in the advertised photo's and the triangle pieces they sent in my photo. I would have liked some grilled veggies, I even added it as a comment in my order to add additional veggies please. But as you can see in the photo's, the side salad and the 1 singular tomato is all the veggies that come with this. Overall, this was a "Meh. I've experienced better". I appreciate that they offer delivery service, but next time i'll drive out to a Kabob place.

    a tray of rice and chicken

    Ordered through Uber eats. The chicken kabob was rotten!! You can taste the funk when chewing. I've had plenty of chicken kabob in my life and never have I been so disgusted.

    Combo 3 lamb and beef
    Fii M.

    If you are looking for a late night hookah place where you can get great food, come here! They are located right across the street from Greenhouse, which is a great place for dancing on a Friday or Saturday night. I would recommend swinging by before or after! They have great portions with a decent variety. They have indoor and outdoor covered seating. You have to order at the counter then sit down, they will call your order once it's ready. I knocked a star off because of the parking situation and the service. I felt rushed and he was not helpful at all. The parking was a hassle but if you wait you will get a spot. If you are in the area, I suggest giving this place a shot. They have great food for great prices. I loved the ground beef kabob with the rice and chickpeas!

    Chicken Schwarma Sandwich with fries...
    Matthew S.

    I was incredibly close to giving this review 3 stars. After a few bites of my lunch, I was almost like ho-hum, the food is okay, nothing too special, chicken is decent and small sandwich, comes with fries and is fairly cheap. And then something incredible happened. Once I took more bites in, and the food started to settle in, the flavors of the chicken schwarma sandwich I ordered started to take on a second gear of incredible flavor! I mean this stuff came on like I wasn't even expecting it. The spices and extra flavor rushed in like I had not felt in a while. Their dipping sauce is decent, not too spicy, but the watered down taste adds texture and flavor to not overwhelm the human taste bud. The fries? Some of the more authentic tasting french fries since my Israel days, and that says a lot. The people behind the counter were a bit cold. But if you approach them with respect, they'll give it back to you in return. That simple, but believe me, so many people don't know how to behave in a restaurant, so maybe I have to rehash this one. Next time I'd love to try a gyro, falafel, or their koobideh. All of it sounds enticing enough to warrant another trip.

    side of chickpeas
    Kenny W.

    Came here for a chicken/lamb kabob take out order: - The bread wasn't that good- tasted like it was packaged. -Lamb was overcooked, chicken was less overcooked. Both were marinaded okay. - Rice tasted overcooked and too fluffy. Didn't seem to be good quality basmati. - Chick Peas tasted sour and watery.. Wouldn't come back here to eat even if they had a Groupon. Would just go to Ravi Kabob's for my kabob fix. Though may come back for their hookah.

    Koobideh platter
    Hina A.

    I ordered the koobideh platter for pick up. It was not that busy when I had walked in. The cashier did not seem inviting, no hello, no smile, but he wasn't rude. When I tasted my food, ( costs $10) I can understand why there are so many low ratings due to the food. The kabobs were ok, nothing special, a little pink but nothing not edible. The salad did not taste fresh and some of the lettuce seems expired. And for someone who isn't a huge hummus lover, the hummus they gave me in the platter did not taste like hummus, and more so like an oily tangy paste. The naan and the rice were pretty ok and it made eating the "hummus" with naan bearable. Overall the service and food was meh. Would not try it again because there is fortunately an abundance of kabob places to try in the area.

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    I was there last night, they are amazing as always. Good and service is great. I highly recommend this location

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    Shamshiry - Persian salad bowl

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    3.8(1.3k reviews)
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    I heard a lot about ShamShiry before going for an early dinner with a friend. The first thing one…read morenotices is the absolutely excellent service--friendly, quick, and professional. Second, the portions of absolutely authentic Persian food are HUGE. Hummus may not sound exciting, but it's the best around. And the saffron ice cream for desert was out of this world. I can't wait to go back.

    My sister had recommended this spot to me because she knew I enjoyed Persian kebab, and when I had…read morea chance to be near today I stopped in. First, I didn't realize it was a sit down and order restaurant, I was used to short order. I was quickly seared and within a couple minutes one server had brought me water as well as fresh tandoori bread and a delicious spicy green sauce to go with it. A second server appeared quickly to take my order. I explained I was used to short order, and all I wanted was their version of chicken and steak (not ground beef.) The waiter explained how he'd do the combo on the menu and off he went. Having looked at the menu, I feared this might be an expensive option, and it was. But a few minutes later I was presented with a platter of delicious looking steak, chicken, rice, onions, tomato, and event a char-roasted jalapeño. It was enough food for my wife and I have had for dinner between us, so the price was well justified. Every thing was delicious. At the end of the meal, I asked if I could order another tandoori bread, and get a small to-go container of the green spicy spread to bring home for wife to try. They brought me both a generous helping of bread and the sauce, and charged me for neither. This service, combined with a delicious meal that, while expensive, will end up being three meals, means this is definitely a spot I plan to go back to as well as recommend.

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    Food (3/5): The complimentary house bread and zaatar come out warm and super fresh. It is a nice…read moreway to start the meal. We ordered the falafel sandwich and the schwarma sandwich. They both were really dry, so we asked for some tatziki sauce for the schwarma sandwich which was packed with meat, although a bit light on any veggies. They also brought some tahini sauce for the falafel which was really helpful. I only wish that they could bring this at first rather than having us ask for this. It would really made a HUGE difference in the sandwich and made it a 4/10 sammie to a 8/10 sammie. Service (5/5): The gentleman who was nice and really helpful. Ambiance (5/5): This is really a nice restaurant with a nice decorated interior. I was really impressed.

    LEBANESE FAVORITE: We get the Taverna Platter every time and it never disappoints. This is hands…read moredown the best Lebanese restaurant in the area. Don't let the 3.5 star rating fool you. This place is a solid 5 stars. The complimentary house bread and zaatar come out warm and super fresh. It's hard not to keep reaching for more. We always order extra kibbeh, and the hummus with ground beef is excellent. The decor is the nicest of any Lebanese spot around and it makes for a great date atmosphere without feeling over the top. Everything tastes fresh and well made. If you're craving Lebanese food, this place delivers.

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    Alshami Restaurant - Baklava

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    4.0(31 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    Ordered from Grubhub, but couldn't review on that platform. Arayes sandwich was amazing! Will…read morereturn to try something else. Price was good value.

    I'm absolutely shocked at how horrible the treatment is at this scam of a business! They don't…read moreexpect repeat customers here, so they force you to pay up front and then hassle you to leave. Even if there is nobody waiting to use one of the 10 tables there. This is one of those places people will come to once and never again. Believe the real reviews on here and not the obvious, "friends and family" entered "reviews". Besides the unhealthy egg substitute they use for the scrambled eggs, the buffet food was basic appetizer type food that was straight out of the can (hummus, fool, etc). No meat items or freshly prepared items are part of that overpriced "buffet". The owner just hovers among the tiny seating area and bothers all the tables trying to get them to leave. After we each grabbed 1 plate, whenever the owner saw us not eating (we were talking to each other), he would come over to ask us if we were finished. Not even 30 minutes after we got in, he notices us talking again and comes back to our table and yelled at us to leave, because "we want to use the table for other people". We were all just sitting there shocked. When my friend finally mentioned we weren't finished, the owner brought an employee over who was holding a tub for dirty dishes and then the owner started grabbing our plates and cups from right in front of us and slammed them into the tub that the employee was holding. He also had the nerve to yell "this is why I don't like you people here!". Racist much? Not sure why he was harrassing all of the tables and finally took it out on us. He definitely made a huge seen, to the point where the couple who came in before us and was seated at the table next to us, recorded his behavior on one of their phones and sent it to my friend who was at our table. Be forewarned, worst place in the DMV area.

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    Alshami Restaurant - Ouzi at the bottom. What was left of the muhammara dip. Spicy olives. Chicken shwarma over fattoush salad up top.

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    Ouzi at the bottom. What was left of the muhammara dip. Spicy olives. Chicken shwarma over fattoush salad up top.

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    4.7(15 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    New halal spots pique my curiosity, unlike the average restaurant. It's almost impossible for them…read moreto be both overpriced and bad. At worst, it is one of the two (with exceptions). This establishment seems to be Egyptian owned, as the walls claim that Egyptians created bread, cupcakes and falafel. The service was fine, though the tables could have been cleaner. I appreciate that they allow you to substitute some of the rice portion for lettuce/spring mix although the spring mix was wet. They also offered both spicy and regular options for rice and chicken. I got spicy rice with spicy chicken, and for my toppings I got Mediterranean salad, hummus, and tzaziki. I didn't realize you could also get white sauce, green sauce, etc, so I probably wouldn't get tzaziki and get olives or something else next time. The chicken and rice combo was a bit overly spicy for me and upset my stomach slightly. I'd probably get regular for both the next time. I also got tiramisu which they recommended over all the other "cupcakes" which they claim (via the wall) is Egyptian. The tiramisu was surprisingly good. There was soft music that seems Arabic-speaking. They have fountain drinks as well as bottled beverages. They also include a service charge - it was like $0.42 for me. I don't regret stopping by, but I wish my stomach was more settled. I just came from a restorative yoga class and I was thoroughly at peace.

    GO HERE. I've been charging near here for a while now and we've always gone to the other…read morerestaurants nearby. But, I've always made a comment about wanted to try this place. Well, this time we actually tried it. I'm a simple caveman - we've got a bowl with basmati rice, chicken AND lamb/beef gyro, tahini, and hummus. Hits the damn spot. Fountain drinks, combo options, cups for water, and bottled drinks. You go down the line, say what you want (like every fast casual these days), and end up at the register. Fast operation. Plenty of seating indoors.

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    Bawadi Mediterranean Grill - Falafel and grape leaf stuffed with rice, herbs and lemon juice

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    4.2(543 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    I came here with my sister's for Iftar during Ramadan. The restaurant is decorated beautifully…read more The place is huge and good for groups. They have only buffet during Ramadan. I got there after 6pm. It was packed. It was my first there and had no idea what I was getting into. The menus doesnt explain much nor were prices mentioned. Its like $39.99 They also tacked on a service fee. Which is deceiving since its not mentioned upfront in the menu. You find out when you get your bill. The service was 5 stars. The young man very attentive and friendly. Ushered our dirty tables and brought us our drinks. I had minty lemonade which I recommend if your gonna eat a lot. Here's my gripe. Its very important to label food. None of the food trays or stations were labeled. I have several food allergies and I had no idea what was what. I had to ask what was this or that. One tray had rice and I saw something that had deep fried crispy something. I thought it was chicken... it was fish :( The hummus was good though. The baklava meh. The pita bread was good. Some rice tray had kabob type of meat but it was lukewarm. For the price I paid, its not worth it. Please label your trays. Im give this place another try with my husband after Ramadan. , I saw on the dessert menu they have Knafeh.. a delicious middle eastern dessert that I love. Can't wait to try that.

    We came for the Sunday lunch buffet. They had a great variety of dishes and everything was…read moredelicious. Nothing was labeled but the young man hosting was happy to tell us what every dish was. We liked the decor and the music, outdoor dining area looks nice too.

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