Had a wonderful experience they catered our food for 50 people. Everything turned out perfect food was hot and more than enough very pleased with the owner and his promise. read more

Food is amazing. Very unique. Young man was very friendly. Will come back again.

Ordered a gyro and chicken shawarma, with a side of sambosas at the counter. Guy who took my order was efficient but not chatty. All dishes were cooked to order, arrived hot and were bagged to go. When I got home we enjoyed the sambosas especially and were pleasantly surprised by the collection of spices blended in the potato pastry. The gyro and shawarma were fine, but we hoped for more and diverse vegetables in the sandwich although the meat and the rest of the sandwiches as presented were acceptable. read more

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My new weekly dining spot. Their food actually tastes like Afghan food. Their bolani tastes like it's homemade, their bolani, mantu, and ashaak are superb, better than any other afghan restaurant in the dmv area. Their kabobs and rice are delicious as well! Their food portions are generous and their service is quick and speedy! Food is cooked to perfection! Service and staff are great and friendly! Ambiance is chill! 1000/10 if you want authentic Afghan food! read more

This is my go-to spot for Afghan food! Their dumplings (mantu and awshak) are the best I've ever had at a restaurant. They also cook their lamb very well! Their food tastes home made, and their service is great, making you feel right at home! Overall, I highly recommend trying Grill Kabob Express if you're craving authentic Afghan food! read more

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Amazing Afghan food, friendly staff, and clean place. I tried it once and had to come back again, and again, and again.

It's a gem. They have the BEST kabobs! We tried lots of Kabob restaurants in the area. This place is our favorite! Food is automatically ( in our humble opinion) fresh and delicious! Portion, price, service and quality is very great! Their bread is super good! Can't say enough about their food! read more

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@grillkabobexpressva Great and tasty food served up by a lovely family in Fairfax that's been operating for over 10 years! I don't know how I've never had Mantoo's before because they were phenomenal. Mantoo: STAR of the show, these dumplings were not only so pretty but SO tasty and probably my new obsession. Chicken tikka kabob: Cooked well, a classic and my usual go-to. Chicken & beef koobidah combo: Another classic but the seasoning on these were SO flavourful. The sides: bread, rice, chickpeas, chanti & white sauce were all sooooo good and paired perfectly with the entrées. Definitely worth a visit and I know I'll be going back next time I'm in that area! - insta @ SpicyAivy read more

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We've been coming here for years, but something changed, likely new management. The service is now horrific. Staff is rude, argued about overcooked (hard) flatbread, and the plates are visibly dirty. We asked for paper plates as a backup to not cause trouble, they were majority filthy and stained. This place was always a bit grimy, but the good food used to make up for it. Now, there's not many redeeming aspects left. Hesitant to return. read more

Sauce Nazi Ordered the kobideh platter and the chicken kabob sandwich. Both were excellent: hot and fresh. Make sure you bring some cash or ask for extra sauce before you pay with your credit card bc they wont give you any for free. read more

Came here today for my lunch. It's good place to eat lunch. Taste was great and service was okay. This is my favorite kebab place. read more

Grill Kabob Express - three containers of sauce on a table - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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My regular kabob joint. They have a bunch of delicious options and also fresh daily sides. I ordered the super deluxe meal $21.95, which has a skewer if each meat, lamb, chicken, steak and kobidah. It also comes with salad and side of choice of veges and we chose the chickpeas. The amount on Deluxe is definitely enough for 2-3 people. I also ordered kids chicken meal with fries for the little one. They are super friendly and provide quality Afghan and halal kabobs. read more

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I ordered 4 platters for an event on a Sunday. The restaurant doesn't officially cater on Sundays so they combined the platters into a family style format. The lamb and chicken were excellent. The beef kubideh was a bit dry, which is unfortunate because it is usually my favorite. The Afghan bread was half delicious and half tough and overly chewy. This shop has really well done green and white sauces (which can be hard to find). read more

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The food here made me sick to my stomach. Literally. I have terrible stomach pain and keep using the restroom. Do not go here! I can't repeat it enough read more

I've done delivery several times here and came in once in person for carry out. You really like the kubideh chicken and beef (minced meat with spices). The rice is good and so is the flatbread. We usually have leftovers. the place itself is a little bit of a hole in the wall. There are a few people eating in and it's more of a order at the front and self-serve. read more

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We recently catered from Grill Kabob express for 30 people and the quantity was more than enough to cover 50. The food was a big hit with the crowd, from the chicken kabobs to kabab Kobedeugj to the qabulu palow was amazing. Highly recommend this place. This is our go to place for real afghan restaurant, the owner is afghan and the menu seems to be full of variety. I would say try this food, you won't be disappointed read more

The food was alright, but the customer service could have been better. Apparently they close earlier than what's posted on Yelp, and the guy who answered my phone call made sure to tell me so (as in to rush me). The beef kubideh was cooked well but for whatever reason it had a gamey taste to it, to where I thought I was eating lamb. Not the best I've had in the area, but an option if you want a quick meal. read more

Grill Kabob Express - Beef kubideh - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Best kabob spot in nova. They have chicken kubbideh which no one else really has. Great owner.

My regular spot for lamb kabob. Relatively quick service when I order online. Very nice attendee every time I go. Extra sauce, please. I've tried all their sides. Potato is not my favorite. Spinach is alright. I never usually eat the sides as everything else is so filling. read more

I ordered Ashak from the menu. The dough was hard, not boiled enough. It supposed to have ground beef on top. It had the nasty mixed vegetables on top. Who does that. It's not authentic Afghan food. Won't order it again. The ground beef and chic kabobs were ok. read more

I meant to write this short review for long time now but keep forgetting. Once my family and I visited this place. It was a disappointing experience. Very poor and rude customer service. There are many other excellent Kabob places in Fairfax with friendly and welcoming attitude. I hope they improve their customer service. read more

I've eaten here several times and had a great experience every time. The food is reliably good. I've tried about 75% of the menu and have enjoyed everything I've tasted. I've tried many Kabob places in NOVA and this one is in the top group. read more

Ordered their Kubideh kabob . They gave two kebabs plenty of rice , naan and small veg with salad . I also ordered their eggplant dish . Plenty of food for $14.00 And $3.00 for eggplant . Very tasty dish freshly made . Rice cooked to perfection and flavored with spices . Will visit again . read more

Love the food. We always cater for here. Consistent and high quality. Highly recommended.

From the moment walked to this restaurant I felt welcomed, very good atmosphere. They offer free Afghan fresh tea as to welcome you. The food is very delicious. I got the lamb kabob. It was very juicy and tender. I definitely recommend this place to have a great meal. read more

Grill Kabob Express - Lamb kabob 1. Lamb Tikka - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I stopped in here in need of meat - protein! After ingesting a certain amount of alcohol, I always NEED meat - beef or lamb preferably. So I hit this place this evening around 9:00 pm. I was thinking Gyro all the way. I ordered the Gyro platter - which comes with a basic salad (lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and a yogurt-based dressing) french fries (with a sprinkling of some sort of chili powder), and the Gyro meat on bread, with the thickest yogurt/dill sauce I've ever seen. The meat was done just the way I love it - well done to the point of being just a tad crisp on the outside. My one gripe? There was not enough meat. When I go to Pizzarama or Knossos - they give you considerably more meat. Still - very tasty. read more

love the food here usually. Got this awful stomach pain after eating some take out for dinner last week (my usual rice + chicken order). My throat was sore from how many times my body tried to reject this food out for the next 2 days. Had to take off work so I called to ask if anyone else experienced this, he quickly said no and hung up on me. This place has been a go to since the pandemic started, but my meals gone from $12.95 to $17, consistently takes longer than their quoted wait time, and the side pita (that used to be fluffy and soft) is half the size and now always crunchy/burned. Over it. read more

So FRESH and So GOOD!! Extra White sauce for me! Beef lunch special I will definitely be coming back! read more

Grill Kabob Express - So Fresh and so good! - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Must visit! Authentic Afghan food at it's best! Family-run business and they make you feel so welcome.

I heard about this restaurant and placed it on my radar for my next visit to Fairfax. I sat-in for the dinner buffet and was exceptionally pleased. I'm a low-carb low-sugar person and found plenty of things to eat. It's not a large buffet, but everything is appealing. I eventually zeroed-in on the chicken and ground chicken kabobs, which were absolutely delicious. I also enjoyed the curry chicken and salad. For the price of the buffet (just under $14 with tax), you can't beat the bargain. They also have a take-out option for $6.99 per pound. And of course, you can order from a menu. The dining area is clean and the parking is more than adequate. (It's situated in a nice modern strip mall. The woman behind the counter was exceptionally friendly. One of the other patrons during my visit is a regular, who said this restaurant never disappoints. I won't hesitate to return during my next visit to the area. read more

Grill Kabob Express - Salad, with a tomato topping and beets; curry chicken, three different kabob bits, chickpeas, rice w/chicken. - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

excellent food, delicious - we can't get enough of. My husband is Afghan and we go there often and it gets better every time. read more

The food was very dry but also lacked any flavor whatsoever. I live close by to here but will travel further to get better kabobs.

Reliable place to get food. Service is quick and portions are generous. The chicken tikka is always a good option if you don't know to get. The rice and bread is delicious. The side salad is just a meh side salad. You should get the spinach for your side, but if you like to gamble, don't say anything and it'll be a 50/50 toss up for spinach or chickpeas. Both are good, so it's a win/win. The gyro platter is also a solid option too. They give you a handful of fries that are super crispy, and you get the same type of bread as the other entrees - not pita bread. You don't get a side though, but that's fine. If you call ahead, it usually only takes 10 minutes for them to assemble your order. read more

Grill Kabob Express - gyro platter - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Wonderful customer service. The lady up front is friendly and professional. Delicious food. Buffet style. I recommend the tabouli, beets, and a variety of meat (orange) spiced. Hummus is quite good too. Nice spot to stop for a quick bite. Ready to seat and eat. read more

Rice and kabob was great. Side of bread and chatni sauce were the cherry on top. Hit the spot. Would recommend.

After repeat buys, I would like to take back my initial review of this place. They have really turned it around. Food is good. Service is quick. Wish the bread would stay soft longer but that's just being picky. read more

We were celebrating one of our stylist 1st Anniversary, decided to grabbed some food at Kabob express as is one of her favorite places to eat. We pre-order over the phone , the day of the pick up they took a few minutes longer however the food was hot and delicious, they gave us a generous portions. The owner helped me bring the trays to my car and offer me extra to go container. The price was reasonable. Will order from the again! read more

My coworkers and I eat here often at least a couple times a month for the last few years. It's a great bunch of people who work here / own the place. The food is always great the service is always great Don't just take my word for it stop by and check it out for yourself you'll love it read more

Great chicken shawarma wrap! Flavorful and a nicely sized portion, came with a spicy green sauce and a mild white sauce which were both tasty. Wrap came out to be ~$9.50 . Plenty of seating inside and there is also a small bench to sit at while you wait for your takeout. read more

Grill Kabob Express - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Ordered my dinner over an hour ago to arrive at sunset as I'm fasting for the month of Ramadan. Called several times and they hung up the phone. Disappointed in the customer service. Do not recommend delivery from this restaurant honestly because it will arrive hours later and when you call to ask about your order they hang up. Transparent, honest, factual review 4/15/23 @ 8:00 pm now. Ordered at 6:30 pm. read more