Over the years, I have been to this place over a dozen times. Initially, the food was good, prices were reasonable, portions were great. Last year, I went there a couple of times and was surprised by lack of quality. It has been slowly deteriorating. Today, I decided to give it another chance and it was a big mistake. It wasn't going to be our first choice but the kids were hungry, a couple of other restaurants were already closed (pandemic) and there wasn't a big crowd. There were three men working and trying to get a couple of orders out before ours. The problem became apparent when I noticed how they would put the skewers on the grill while they were performing other tasks. In this process, no one was "actively" monitoring or cooking the food. My heart was sinking just watching everything getting burned. It wasn't one order or two orders. It was every order! When I finally got my food (after 25 minutes of watching this), sure enough, everything was overcooked and burnt. Never again. read more

Its in the food court. The food is Ok . The portion was Ok . Each meal comes with rice ,small side salad and bread.I had ordered the chicken kabob platter , the chicken kabob was good but I would have liked it to be a bit more spicier. The service is totally mismanaged. Infact they asked me to take a side instead of the bread as it would take long to prepare the bread. The host or people working there does not show any agility. I got my food in 5 mins because I agreed to whatever they told me as i did not want to wait. read more

Food is generally tasty and well cooked. It's definitely better than some of the other kabob places nearby so if you're in the mall and want to try out something from the food court, this place is a reasonable choice. Not really sure about the customer service since I just pay for the food and leave without any interaction. read more

I've only eaten here once, so maybe they just had an off day, given that my view is so different from others. But, then again, if they can stink up a meal like they did mine, it is hard to imagine they have enough consistency to deserve all those good reviews. Maybe the management changed or something. On to the review. The bread was rolled too thin and over cooked to the point where it was more suitable as a cracker. The chicken pieces were small, dry and lacking in flavor. The chicken didn't taste bad, but certainly is not at the level of other Kabob places around DC. And lets face it, Chick-fil-A right next door, so you should try to at least bring more flavor than they do... Some folks have mentioned the salad, but honestly the salad is mostly just iceberg lettuce. The lettuce was fresh and with sauce it tasted fine, but it couldn't make up for the rest of the lackluster meal. While this place isn't exactly expensive, it is not cheap for what you get, either. I only eat at the mall for lunch, and I'm not interested in paying $10 or more and being hungry again in a couple hours, especially given the food quality And finally Grill Kabob is the slowest option in the food court by a margin of at least 2 to 1. No reason not to walk a couple extra steps to Chick-fil-A or stop at the Japanese place before you get here. Both places do a better job. read more

My lamb was overlooked and chewy, the naan was dry and stale, the salad was wilted and undressed. The rice was fine but several orders were wrong since some of my group ordered the seasoned rice but everyone got the same thing. There are plenty of better kabob places nearby. read more

How can you go wrong with freshly made bread and tender, flavorful, plentiful gyro meat. I drive over 1/2 hour to go into the mall to get their food. I can't vouch for all of the different things, because I always go for the gyro. Nowhere in NOVA have I found anything that compares! Highly recommend. read more

Tasty chicken kabobs were soft and tender. Bread was dry and no taste. Even though the line was long, it's worth the wait. read more

Grill Kabob - Chicken kabob platter. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dulles, Virginia

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Ample portions, deliciously seasoned. 1 plate is enough for two people to share so do yourself a favor go here first! read more

Grill Kabob - Lamb kabobs...delish! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dulles, Virginia

I waited over 15 minutes for my food and paid $11 for a falafel sandwich and a bottle of water. It was good (I liked the mint in the falafel) but not worth the wait or the money. Usually those places in the food court have faster service. My kids were already done with their chicken nuggets before I even got my food. If they had told me it was going to be 15 minutes then I might not have minded, but then again I might have gone somewhere else. read more

I loved this place, went to it consistently. however, I just spent 40$ and the food is awful. So bad I don't want to eat it. They put mayonnaise in the taziki, can't even put it in my mouth. Sitting here wanting to take it all back. The bread is like cardboard. Not what it once was.... read more

They give you plenty of food but it does not taste that good. The Gyro tastes bland and the sauces aren't that flavorful. Another issue is the price is expensive and it takes them over 15 minutes to serve you so that is not good if your on lunch break. read more

My husband loves this place and took me here for the first time yesterday. He and his dad have been coming here for years. I was skeptical because he told me it's in the mall. It was so good! I woke up and ate the leftover rice, chickpeas, and white sauce for breakfast. I had the ground chicken kebab last night and he had lamb kebab. A bunch of other people in our family had chicken kebab and vegetarian dishes. The two guys running the register were super nice. I paid about $100 to feed 8-12 people. Not bad. The rice was perfect. The bread harder by it's because we had to drive home with the food. read more

Grill Kabob is a nice restaurant. The place is good. The service is fast and they were friendly. I love their chicken that comes with salad. I was so full and satisfied after eating here. I recommend this place for people who wants to try a different dining experience. read more

Oh man, best falafel EVER. So good, not hard and overly packed tasting. Their sauces are to die for, yummy rice and the bread, YUM!. Their yogurt sauce is super creamy and their green sauce is super spicy, but delicious. I will definitely eat here again! read more

Great kabob, awesome bread. I love the Tandoori sauce. I usually get the lamb and chicken combo.

I was on the prowl for some good eats when I headed up to Dulles Towne Center mall. I skipped The Cheesecake Factory to check out Vapiano and Grill Kabob. I had read lukewarm reviews on Vapiano and thought that perhaps most of these centered negatively on the ala carte/walk-up-to-the-counter way of ordering, and this did not deter me since I already have had that experience in a few places back home in AZ and came away with some good epicurean memories. What did deter me was the pricing of these items, and I could see that I could easily spend $15-20 on lunch! I was also on a time-crunch so I decided I'd postpone my first Vapiano experience for a later visit (perhaps I'll be lucky enough to find someone to share my meal with!). I was hoping I recalled correctly that there was a Mediterranean spot called Grill Kabob at the food court, and sure enough, I found it. The short, but sweet menu advertised single entrees of beef, chicken, or lamb (each of which included basmati rice, salad, and fresh baked bread). I was impressed to witness that one of the assistants seemed to be cooking the bread in a metal tandoor oven! These entrees were priced slightly below $10-11. Combination entrees (beef/ckn, ckn/lamb, beef/lamb) were price-y, costing at least $16 or more! I was hoping to be able to try two meats, but decided I'd try the lamb. I had to change my order, however, when I spotted a woman walk away with a plate containing great-looking dark-green spinach and scrumptious chickpea (aka garbanzo bean) -topped rice. I asked if my lamb dish would come with spinach and chickpeas and was told no, but I could have those with the special of the day, which was chicken curry. I was all smiles as I headed to a table with my treasure of chicken curry; two scoops of basmati rice- plain was topped with spinach and seasoned was topped with chickpea curry; and salad topped with tzatziki sauce). I was in heaven as I savored every morsel of this dish, until I felt a * in my mouth and spotted a couple pieces of *, too :( I love **, but I'm, unfortunately, allergic to them. This was definitely a downer, since removing the remainder allergens won't prevent me from having an allergy attack (their essences have already permeated through the chicken curry). I was doubly-happy, then, that I was able to get cooked spinach with the meal, as spinach contains high levels of anti-inflammatory properties and could, therefore, mitigate the effects of the allergic attack that was to ensue. While I won't be ordering the flavorful chicken curry special in the future, I'm happy to report that the chickpea curry over rice, spinach, and salad are more than enough to make a satisfying and wholesome vegetarian meal should I find myself not looking for a meat source for protein. The thought of fresh-baked bread wrapped around chickpea curry, spinach,and tzatziki-laced salad is making me hungry right now... I thought it might help to note that at least two things kept me from giving GK four stars, and these are: 1. the lack of signs (or knowledgeable employees) listing the ingredients in the dishes- guess I'm a bit spoiled by dining at such places like Whole Foods, a few Farmer's market-type grocery stores back home, and a local foodie haven called Wegmans... 2. the way I felt rushed in the ordering process. More efficient signs could better educate consumers as to the available offerings and minimize questions and therefore help streamline the ordering process. Also, wouldn't it be better to use the correct names for these dishes, instead of the generic "white sauce" for tzatziki/raita, or "bread" for naan/roti/pita? Maybe it's just me, but I'd think it would let consumers leave with a more authentic experience of the cuisine. read more

I currently live in Ashburn and eat at Grill Kabob on a regular basis. I knew about this location back when I used to live in Herndon a couple of years ago, and would still drive past other kabob restaurants like Charcoal, and Moby Dick to eat at this place. The food is amazing and quite addictive. My boyfriend who resides in Potomac Maryland says the same about the location at Montgomery Mall which is owned by the same people. The Chicken Kabob is extremely tender and filled with flavor, and tastes perfect with the tangy white sauce along with the chutney. The kobeeda is great as well, along with everything on the menu that I have tried. Since it is in a food court I usually call ahead of time and order carry out, that way when I get to the location it is ready for me to pay and go. It seems like they have been expanding throughout Maryland, Va and DC according to their Menu. GRILL KABOB IS A MUST.!!!...once you try it you will be addicted. read more

Its crazy but who would have thought that "food court" food will taste so good and its Halal! I think they probably make the best kebobs in the area no joke. Their service is fast and kebobs are always made to perfection! I am literally craving their kebobs while writing this review! Must try if you are at the mall! read more

You get 1 star because of your cashier. I placed my order and for first time I forgot to ask for brown rice only. When I asked for it my order didn't make the tray yet and your cashier stated " you made your order it's too late to change it." I explained that I cannot eat white rice and he ignored me. An older gentleman offered to add extra brown rice but that's not the point. I cannot seeing myself wasting food so I couldn't except extra food. In addition to that the ground beef it smaller than last week. Oh ya, forgot to mention that I'm regular customer here on the weekends. read more

Love this place. We always go here when shopping at Dulles Town center. Generous portions. Really good food considering it's in mall food court. I usually get the beef kabobs. read more

Not the best Afghan food in the world, but, if craving beef, lamb or chicken kabobs with rice, this is the go to stop in dulles town center. Taste is good, but not juicy and savory like other places in the DMV. The bread is a flat lifeless hard compliment to the meal. I usually can't eat it since it gets very crusty and hard. Typically naan should be moist and fluffy with hint of butter. Anyhow, i think it's a decent joint to check out. Most who have never eaten kabobs will like it. Those with a more experienced palette will think it's average. Kudos to Grill kabob for having halal menu.. read more

It would be 5 stars if it was not located in a mall food court and food served on styrofoam plates. A really good meal, prices are $10 for chicken or beef kabob meal, lamb kabob is $11, then combination of both are about $15, too bad they don't have a wine license. Get the orders to go and open your own bottle of wine when you get home!! One more thing, they don't advertise it, but they do refills on their fountain sodas. read more

Best chicken kabobs ever!!!! My favorite food place in the mall, sooo delicious! A little pricey but totally worth it!

My favorite food is chicken kabob in this place and very delicious beef kabob a little expensive but so yummy! read more

I ordered the lamb kabob here. It was over cooked. It was like eating rubber. The bread and the sides seemed okay but the meat was not edible. I had to throw it out. My friend order the chicken dish which seemed to be okay. I can comment on that because I did not eat it. read more

Soooo good... luv the beef kabob platter with the salad, rice and chickpeas... super delicious

This is a very good place to get a good kabob. The lamb kabob is very good and the servings are large. One of my son's favorite places to eat. Food quality is very good and surprising as it it located in the food court in the Dulles Town Center mall food court. read more

We go here every time we come to the mall. I have never had any complaints. The owner or his son I believe is always working there. I think they know us by now. Food is always hot and fresh. You can see them grilling the meat and making the naan right in front of you. I get the chicken and beef kobedda combo. It's always consistently good. It comes with salad, rice, bread, and chickpeas. My whole family loves it. Even when they are busy they have never gotten my order wrong. Very pleased with this place. read more

They satisfied my Gyro craving I was having but probably won't try it again. I thought they were slightly overpriced ($10.99 for an average size Gyro, no side and no drink) and I had to wait a really long time. 20 minutes. It would make sense to have to wait that long if I had ordered a kabob platter since they make it fresh to order (they did look delicious) but I ordered a Gyro sandwich and the meat was already carved and sitting in a warmer. When the cashier got around to assembling my sandwich which just consisted of lettuce, some white sauce and 2 slices of tomato, she did not have a sense of urgency whatsoever. read more

Pathetic place to have food at 9:15 pm. The wrap was served open. Very bad service. Chicken was cooked okay but the wrap had no dressing or read more

Grill Kabob - Is this how you serve a wrap. It fell open like this and the naan was stuck to the paper. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dulles, Virginia

I really have a more pleasant experience here when the manager is around the attitude of the staff is better......Great fooddd !! The best Kabob Ive ever had ! The food is always delicious that I can deny read more

One of my favorite places to eat at Dulles Town Center mall. The portions are great and the food is delicious. Not working in the mall anymore so I don't get to go to this location anymore. Phone in your order ahead if you simply want to pick up your food or beat the line. Weekends at the mall are crazy. read more

This place does a great job. Service is actually REALLY fast for being set up in a food court and making fresh kabob and pita. Yeah, its going to be a slightly longer wait than a premade burger or chicken sandwich sitting in a foil bag under a lamp. But, even with a long line, my food came out FAST. Grill Kabob makes a nice gyro, chicken and rice are pretty good as well, I like the fire-oven bread as well! As far as food courts go, this place is fantastic, and easily 20 times better than a moby dicks. read more

They actually deserve a no star. My friend found a hair in her plate andasked for a refund but the cashier there mixed the hair in the rice and told her that if he can't see it ,he won't give her a refund. She asked for a manager ,he said they don't have a manager!! This is disgusting!! I'd never buy my lunch from there! read more

I was order from her to Mitch last time after order I forgot the hot sauce and the lady talk to me not nice the fat one

All I got to say is 5 stars for food but service doesn't deserve not even 1. I agree with the review below they are all assholes.. I don't write reviews because I don't have the time I appreciate other people that do though thank you. ! This place made me write one service is horrible the big asshole Alex is worst than any of them. They do 100 set ups while your food sits there and won't give it to you bc they don't feel like it. I asked why they do it and told them how horrible their service is. Alex said "yeah that's why we have so much business " I told him bc food is good but you service is horrible. Big long faces nasty responses slow when you are in a rush to piss u off. read more

Moderately good. Went here for lunch while in the area. Bonus is they are Apple Pay, and you get both white and brown rice....except I asked for Brown. Salad dressing not on par with other Afghan places so not sure where to classify this type of kabob. Chicken was pretty good. I prefer more of a yogurt white sauce that's minimally season, this had lots of spice and flavors going on. The Naan was a bit thin and heavy, vs the usual light and a bit of fluff I get at my preferred Afghan kabob joints. A lot of food, not bad. I wouldn't make a special trip for it but if you're hungry it'll do the trick. read more

So so good! I usually get the lamb or beef kabob. Portions are huge but it comes with the price. The rice and the yogurt sauce are awesome. Service is kind of slow, but of course that happens when a place is popular and always busy. Don't mind waiting for a freshl, hot meal. read more

I have been eating grill kabob for years, it is a weekly staple. I only get one thing, chicken kabobs. They are so delicious. My husband says that the gyros are not so great, so we stick to what we like. We both get the chicken. The meat is so tender and yummy, the sauces are amazing, and the bread is delicious and made fresh there. I am ruined on other kabob places because they are not as good as this little food court gem! read more

Their chicken Kabob and brown rice are my favorites. Always tasty. =)