I love the food here, and the staff is courteous and pleasant to deal with. If you want good yummy…read morefood, this is the place to be.

Food was really good and fresh. The baklava was amazing! Definitely get the falafel cheese fries…read morethey are awesome.

The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. We will definitely be back when in the area.read more

Loved this restaurant the people are very nice and the food is so so good will definitely come back…read morenew favorite spot!

This is my second time here when we travel and I cant believe how much delicious food we get. The…read morechicken and vegetables are delicately seasoned and wonderful. Wish I could eat this everyday! Also great service.

Thursday, 5.15.2025. Lunch, Afghan Kabob. Charlottesville, VA. I had just had a medical procedure…read moreat the University of Virginia Hospital that resulted in following a liquids-only diet for the past 36 hours. My husband and I close this restaurant to break my fast. We were greeted quickly by the hostess who led us to booth seating, and gave us menus. There was no need though, as we had already spotted the all-you-can-eat buffet. We requested only water to go with our meals; she quickly brought a carafe of chilled water and two glasses. This is a generous buffet with many selections for a complete meal, from soup and salad to dessert. There was a good variety of both meat and vegetarian options. Our FAVORITES included the fresh mixed chickpea salad (the chick peas, cucumbers, tomato, onion, parsley); lamb curry (which featured tender boneless and tender meat); rice pilau with raisins and carrots; borani badenjan (eggplant curry. Tip: drizzle yogurt on this);; bamia (okra) curry; firnee milk pudding (dessert); and the addictive dooth pati chai (spiced milk tea). There were also some items that we didn't enjoy as much but were still good. For instance, the chicken kofta meatballs, while nicely spiced, were very dry. And, the nan bread was disappointing. (There were also many additional good choices on the buffet that are not listed here). The ambiance in the restaurant is comfortable, with many paintings and decorations from Afghanistan. Some tables are in a side room, ideal for small groups or privacy. We noticed, but didn't visit, a downstairs shop with Afghan carpets and other goods. Plus, there's a shop on the side that sells groceries. Parking is plentiful and free. The lunch buffet was $17.99 each, plus VA sales tax (6.3%), city meals tax (5.3%), credit card service free (3.5%), and tip (variable). There are cheaper options available if you order from the menu. We would return when next in Charlottesville.

Best rice I've ever tasted never had less than a wonderful meal at Sultan Kabob and the owners are…read morefantastic!

Food and ambiance were great. The large windows allowed me to watch the rain fall while I ate a…read moreLamb Kebab Sandwich which was quite tasty.

Soooo goood!!! Have had a variety of take out from here with great results. The stuffed naan is…read moreincredible (paneer, keema), so is the lamb vindaloo, and chicken Jalfrezie. I enjoyed the onion bhajia and had some raita on the side. This is one of my go to places for great food with easy take away and outstanding flavor. Now I have some co-workers hooked too!

Yes come here for Indian! It was empty during lunch midweek but people started coming in at the…read moreend of our meal. We got great service throughout and a HUGE menu of options. Their spice scale is about average so ask for a 4 or 5 if you want truly spicy. Plenty of options here including for someone like me who didn't want a lot of food and doesn't tend to love Indian- their samosas with sauces are memorably delicious and filling. One portion of naan is enough for a full table and the leftovers reheat marvelously. Get ready for a true feast!

Excellent in all ways. High-caliber ingredients- fresh and flavorful. Friendly staff. Bright and…read moreairy. Self-serve style locale but the vibe and decor was nice, clean and simple. Just slightly off-beaten path of main Mall street. Well worth the effort to find.

Otto Eats is amazing! If you're looking for a yummy and healthy Mediterranean option, this is the…read moreplace for you. It's right on the outskirts of Cville's downtown mall. If you park at Water St. Garage, the first hour is free and not too far a walk from here. You can build your own bowl or order one of their signature ones. I got the Mezzie bowl with chicken and adored every last bite. My best friend got the veggie bowl and loved it. We were singing with joy from these meals. It was the perfect post wedding weekend meal. The people who work here are beyond friendly and super attentive. They were always there when we needed anything (boxes, bathrooms, etc). It's a casual environment. There is plenty of seating to dine in or you can take-out. I love all the Turkish art on the walls and the garage doors that allow fresh air in. I highly recommend eating here.

A small group of us from a hiking group came to Kanak for lunch. The restaurant has a nice airy,…read moreinterior. And REAL napkins - gasp! The food was tasty and plentiful. There is such a wonderful blend of spices in their dishes. The lunch menu entrees run $15 and up. They come with your choice of entree, soup or salad, naan, rice and the side of the day. The side on this day was peas in a curry/cumin type sauce. I expected I would just try the peas and move on but they were delicious, and I ended up eating the whole thing. The lentil soup is blended so there are not actual lentils pieces. It had a bit of a kick and very good flavor. I ordered the Sabjiwaia with chicken and medium spice. I could easily move the heat up a notch as the medium was very tolerable. It was very good as well as the rice and naan. Some of my fellow diners ordered the Chicken Tikka Platter which I would try the next time. The chicken is whole pieces, and it's not smothered in a heavy sauce. The sauteed vegetables were also separate. The service was on point so no complaints there. I would definitely return!

I came here for dinner on a Saturday night around 8 PM, and it was pretty empty. I assume it is…read morebusier earlier in the evening on a weekend. For a drink, I tried the mango lassi. It was pretty good, it had a slightly spiced flavor to it but I wasn't sure what the spice was. We ordered the chili milli gobhi, samosa, butter chicken, and garlic naan. I liked the chili milli gobhi a lot. I wasn't expecting it to be fried, but I enjoyed it, and it was covered in some sort of chili sauce. The samosa was pretty good, I liked the sauces it came with. The butter chicken was just fine, I feel like I have had better, but it was very saucy which I liked. The naan was pretty good. I liked our server, she was nice and seemed to know the menu. The restaurant was nice inside and had a good ambiance.

First of all, know that Babylon is a market that happens to make delicious food. There are about 4…read moresmall tables inside and several more outside. As far as a Middle Eastern market it's pretty typical. They make the best of the shelf space by stocking them to the max. If you've never spent time in the Middle East then it may seem cluttered, but this is normal for this type of store. There were 4 of us and we ate inside. The absolute stars of Babylon are the food and the people. The gentlemen working were very helpful with the menu and super attentive to anything we might need. They're from Kurdistan and were all very very nice. The food was wonderful. We got 2 large sample platters, large hummus, and a small tabbouli salad. One of the gentlemen heard me telling my friends how they make the Saj bread, within minutes he brought out a large fresh Saj for them to try. It was hot and amazing. All the meat on the platter had great flavor. The rice was delicious, flavorful, and extremely plentiful. The hummus was good. The tabbouli was very fresh with a nice citrus flavor. The platter came with falafel, Saj, sauces, small cups of lentil soup, plates of pickled veggies (2 types of cabbage, jalapeños), along with olives, onion, cucumbers, and lettuce. The fresh baklava was absolutely amazing. To cut the sweetness they gave us some delicious black tea to finish the meal. We all loved Babylon and will be going back whenever we're in the area.

Road tripping to PA for a wedding we got incredibly lucky to find Babylon! It looks like a store…read morefrom the outside and it is, however, they have a great food service and a few tables inside. The food was delicious, the people were really friendly and the store was packed with interesting food items. I really wish I had been on my way back as I would have purchased a lot of the foodstuffs, but alas we were still heading north. Next time, I'll plan on it!