Chai Khana offers delicious Afghan eats, right on Imperial Farm - they also feature holiday…read morespecials, too, and they're pretty good in updating their media. We tried their kabobs and smashburgers, and they were fresh and tasty! Staff are friendly! Take advantage of their outdoor seating, as the views of the farm is beautiful! A great spot for a little road trip! +tasty Afghan eats +on Imperial Farm +friendly service & staff

Delicious food Gone to both locations and loved the food!…read moreService excellent. Atmosphere great Recommend

Always an enjoyable experience. The food is fantastic. My favorite is the sambosa and the Kabuli…read morePaloui (sp) Thanks.

Fabulous chicken soup - total yum…read more Eating takeout now. Their Mantu also yummy. Great to support Afghan refugees who cook so well.

Stopped in on Saturday for lunch with our family of 5. My kids were enamored by the "fancy tables"…read morewhich were semi private low tables on rugs where you could remove your shoes and sit on the ground. The restaurant name "express" made me think it would be ready made food (like chipotle) but the kabobs are made the order, so take about 15 minutes once you've ordered. However, they're worth the wait! Marinated well they are tender and flavorful. We were also pleasantly surprised by how large each entree was. We got the combo kebab platter (with lamb and chicken), the mantu (dumplings), and the bulani (like a potato filled naan). Would recommend all three!

Craving lamb. Submitted my order via their website. Arrived at the restaurant and we were greeted…read moreas we walked in. The restaurant's decor is culturally appropriate. We arrived early evening and they had a candle and tablecloth on each table. I ordered Baadenjaan Bouranee, luscious eggplant dish; Frenched Rack Of Lamb, perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful; and Pumpkin Dumpling Entree, perfectly sweet, smooth interior and perfectly steamed dumpling wrapper. I will continue to support this establishment.

We were able to get reservations to this restaurant earlier in the day, but I would highly suggest…read moregetting reservations ahead of time because we saw people get denied when they just walked in. When we walked in, we were greeted very nicely and sat quickly. Our server was new and it was her first day so she couldn't really give any recommendations which wasn't the best, but the manager came out and was able to help with describing some of the dishes and giving great recommendations. Most of the people that we ate with ended up with some type of lamb dish and the lamb was phenomenal. The rice was delicious. The eggplant was delicious. We got a bunch of appetizers. Everything was on point. Everything tasted super fresh and overall we had a very nice experience. The food also came out very quickly. The overall ambience was very nice very home type vibe and it is a smaller restaurant for limited tables One of our friends that we went with since we haven't seen each other for a long time was really craving a beer and kebabs which sometimes a little bit harder than one would anticipate but they served alcohol as well as delicious food so win-win here. So overall, I would highly recommend this place if you want delicious Afghan food, but of course remember to book in advance .

This used to be my favorite kabob spot I used to live in the neighborhood behind it now that I live…read moreon the other side of town I don't eat there as much, but I just ordered a Chicken meal with an extra chicken kabob for $5 and got this poor excuse for a meal I thought my salad was in the extra container but no I get home to warm wilted salad and 3 little pieces of chicken extra for $5 so disappointed I would have given one star but the food is still good! It's a shame I'll never go back!

Delicious authentic food! Friendly staff and generous servings. I come by every time I'm in…read moreFredericksburg.

I'm not too fond of the bland flavors of Afghan and Persian style kabob houses, which are the…read moremajority of the places that call themselves "Kabob" on the sign out front, but recently came here to give them a try. I prefer more robust flavors from Indian and specifically Pakistani food over the "salt & pepper" style seasoning (with turmeric for color) of Afghan food. I tried what they call their Shami kabob, which is actually a seekh kabob. I got a side of chick peas with it. The flavor of the kabob was actually quite nice (for Afghan food). The chick peas were as basic as I would expect from this style of food. Their potatoes looked great, but unfortunately were extremely bland and unflavored. Their naan was pretty good and perfectly baked, so it was slightly crusty while flexible enough to eat with and still flavorful. My preference if for spicier food, so I asked for an extra spicy green sauce. Fortunately, my dish came with their white sauce too. The white sauce had an incredible flavor! So much more flavor than the green sauce, even though the green sauce had slight spice, mostly from the vinegar in it. Their rice looked great and had the appropriate amount of seasoning and flavor you'd expect, regardless of style of Middle Eastern food you're enjoying. Service was excellent! They were very friendly, helpful, accommodating, and even checked on us. The place was pretty clean for a kabob joint as well. Overall, it was a decent visit, but unfortunately for me, it left me wanting more... more spice and depth of flavor. But for the average American, you'd probably really enjoy this place.

Came Saturday evening and placed a to go order there were a few orders ahead of us so it was a…read morelittle bit of a wait but well worth it. I had the chicken and lamb kabob with chickpeas and wow flavor punch! Everything was so well seasoned and I love the chickpeas! My husband normally doesn't care for chickpeas but I had him try mine and he liked them. He got the beef kabob with potatoes and really liked both. I'm excited to try more of the menu while we're here. Also the bread is really nice.

Was feeling hungry after a round of errands and decided to try out this kabob spot. Didn't think…read moreanything of it and boy I'll tell you I was happily surprised. Located in a non discrete location with just a small sign outside it's easy to miss this hidden gem. Walked in and was quickly greeted by the staff. The interior is a little tight so take out is probably your best option. Menu has your typical kabob dishes with a few added additions. I placed my order and sat ace waited. Now I will say there was a bit of a wait time to get my food but you know a place is good when it's busy. As I was sitting many people came and went either with to go orders or to sit an eat. And that's how you know you've found a hidden gem. Once I received my food it was delicious. I'll happily come back if I'm in the area again.

Every single time that I order from this place, it's like the food gets better and better. Packed…read morewith lots of flavor and you can tell it takes a lot of time and care to make it taste so good! Love this place!!!

Food: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5…read moreLocation & parking: 4/5 Location & Parking: Located on a busy street with paid street parking, this restaurant was a little hard to find at first. Although it looks unassuming from outside, it's bright and spacious inside with the lovely aromas greeting you at the door. Ambience: I got seated and placed the order right away. While my order was getting ready in front of me, I had a chance to go around andexplore around. It was a super spacious restaurant with two levels of seating areas. Very bright and surprisingly guarded from the noisy traffic, it was a great spot for a quiet lunch. Food & service: My order of Kebab & fries served with Naan, Tzatziki sauce and Afghani salad was made to order and tasted very juicy and flavorful. Spiced perfectly and the right portion size for 1 person, every bite of the freshly made naan and kabob was perfection. My server was so courteous and attentive and he prepared my food in less than 20 minutes.

Chicken kabob platter was very good! The chicken was juicy and definitely something I'd get again…read more I did like the rice as well! I feel like for almost $15 the portion should be a bit bigger though! Shop was welcoming and we also got a 10% discount if we were a student at VCU! Cashier was nice as well!

Aracosia has been a stellar Afghani food staple for Northern VA since they opened. Their tender…read moreLamb shanks--both Sabzi and Moghuli are hit with family and out of state visitors. So is the Vegetarian platter and tasting menu, aushak, quroti, and turnovers. You cant go wrong with saffron rice or the rice with carrots and raisins. Enough reviews already mention the four dips and soft bread, a cross between middle eastern bread and focaccia. Non alcoholic drinks are not an after thought, the sour cherry rose lemonade is liked by kids, adults, and seniors. Service is warm and welcoming, the Rumi quotes on the walls and turkish lamps add to the ambience, parking is easy and aplenty. A few tips: 1. Go for the lunch menu if you are feeding a large group. It is cheaper. Or consider making the trek to where it all started, Afghan Bistro in Springfield. 2. Ask for the daily selection of cakes. The pistachio and cardamom are the best, not too sweet, light, moist, and fragrant. Of course we devoured the food before taking pictures but a couple attached.

Overall it was a good experience! We absolutely loved the bread and the difference sauces that…read morewent with it. The pumpkin dumplings and pan fried veggie filled dumplings were great as well. I thought my salmon wrap and the chickpea side was ok. Interesting flavors for sure. As for the service, there was always someone filling up our waters and our waiter was very nice checking in every now and then. The only downside of the experience is at the end when the waiter was boxing up all the food for us. Very sweet that they do this but when boxing up my partners food, they only boxed up the rice and they got rid of the lamb that he was looking forward to eating more of later. So that was kind of a disappointment for us. I think if we go again, we would request to box our food ourselves since I'm not sure why they decided to get rid of all of his lamb.

Great experience! Super cute small highland cows. You scratch and pet them. Even lay down with…read morethem. They'll nibble your shirt. The animals all look well taken care of. There is a small gift shop and a cute cat in sweater that is free to pet, although they do charge $20/hour to pet the bald cat. There are other animals there (goats, horses) and I think it costs more to cuddle/pet those animals. Be warned - this is a small cow pasture, so expect mud I don't know what a fair price is, but these seems decent Kind of a schlep to get there The bathroom is in their house!

Absolutely recommended. My wife chose this for my 57th birthday present. Why? I was a farm kid…read moregrowing up with horses and love any chance to hang with any farm animals. Always brings me joy. Aiden, the owner, is a wonderful woman and has provided a close retreat to enjoy them. First, there are Highland Cows (hairy coos), which are a wonderful, rare joy to see and pet. My favorite was Maple. She happily chewed on my shirt for a half hour, front and back. Really enjoyed spending time with her. This is a must see for kids especially. They all are very mellow and you get to truly spend time with them. Second, I had the opportunity to spend time with Remi (Aiden's huge horse) and Radar (Aiden's new donkey). Having spent my entire upbringing with horses, this was very special to me. The great author Herman Melville said that "No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses." Hear, hear. Third, and a wonderful surprise, was getting to pet Aiden's dog, Oakley. Why? He is a full sized black Great Dane. I have only been close to one once, and that was 40 years ago. What an amazing dog. At least 3 feet tall and paws the size of my hands. Lastly, I walked "Goat" the goat around for a bit while she ate. That was as peaceful as it was interesting to what she ate and what she avoided. Be mindful that this is a working farm. There is mud, poop, and all the wonderfulness of being on a farm. Knowing the costs of running a farm, especially with that many animals, no one who cares about them should balk at the cost. It appears that a recent reviewer did not have a clue when booking. Of course, when they post "It took three times to ask for water, it should have been offered" then you have someone who is a bit spoiled. Just saying.