How in the world have I never Yelped this place? I literally order take out from them weekly. I'm going to prefix this review that if you're the kind of person who thinks Moby Dick has great, authentic food... you shouldn't come here. Kabob n Karahi uses authentic spices, and what you get is like the difference between chef boyardee and actually going to Italy. This is a very local chain, and the restaurant honestly feels a bit like a high school cafeteria. It's probably not the place to go for a date night. :) This is why I have gotten take out 47191 times and eaten there once. The food is amazing, and going in does have the benefit that they'll often have specials not in the menu. I'm currently polishing off a lamb kabob, and I actually found a black cardamom pod in it. That's such a different flavour than you'll get most places (and despite the name, it's not cardomom). It's rich in sumac and just YUM. Stop in and grab dinner in the way home, for something flavourful, unique, authentic and just plain different. read more

Kabob N Karahi - Lamb kabobs - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I'm a regular customer at Kabob and Karahi, but I'm very disappointed with the customer service from a server named Ray, he is from Nepal. After being put on hold multiple times, I politely explained that I was short on time and asked if my order could be prepared a little sooner. His rude response was to tell me to order online next time. This is not the first time I've experienced this behavior from him. As a loyal customer, I find this treatment disrespectful and unacceptable. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and addresses the issue to improve customer service. & I would like to thank Manager Mr. Ibrahim for reaching out to me personally and taking the time to address my concerns. I appreciate his professionalism and his effort to make things right. He also kindly offered me a free chicken tikka on my next visit, which I appreciate as a gesture of goodwill. As a regular customer, I value good food as well as respectful customer service. I hope the management will ensure that this type of experience does not happen again and that every customer is treated with courtesy and respect. read more

Super bummed out that I can't seem to find an indopak food in the DMV that tastes great! I was excited to drive around and try the tandoori chicken which was flavorful but undercooked chicken. Ground beef was even more and super spicy. Chennai had no flavor nor was there any salt packets available. I did like the naan. The accompanying chutney had separated completely from clear liquid and the chunk under it. Chai was decent. Alas, get me back to SF please! read more

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This is my absolute favorite kabob spot in the area. I regularly get takeout from here and it is supremely consistent and delicious. I recommend any of the kabob combos and recommend getting the channa as one of the sides. The salad is...interesting, but the channa is incredible every freaking time. The kabobs also come with their tandoor bread, which is so fluffy and delicious, and especially fantastic with the green dipping sauce. Just writing this makes me want to order it now. I generally get the tandoori or boti chicken kabobs and both are excellent, the boti being boneless so it is a little drier than the tandoori, but the seasoning is fantastic all around. read more

Its been a decade since I was last here and they are as good as I remembered. I got the bone in chicken curry with rice, chickpeas, and tandoori bread. The whole meal was packed with flavor and I enjoyed it. I do wish the portion of the meat was slightly more and I really want something spicy but thats not really an option. The kheer (rice pudding) and gulab jamun (cake balls) were great! The kheer has a really good flavor and I always mix them together which makes a great combo. read more

One of my favorites. The food is always super flavorful and they have many options. Everything is made fresh but just note it does get busy and there's a wait for the food. Highly recommend! read more

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I always get the lunch special the goat curry and this time it had human hair all in it not only one strand but lots of it and I had to throw away the lunch i was so disgusted I had I was very disappointed and did not expect this suppose to be prepared with gloves and hairnet. I will not eat here again read more

Food is made fresh! I love it here. Staff is down to earth. The restaurant is always clean. You go to the front and place your order. They take your name so once it's ready they call you. You find your own seating. I probably go here everyday because it's so good. read more

Kabob N Karahi - Chicken Tikka With Bone - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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I've never had a house salad that was filled so aggressively and heavily with raw onions. There are technically tomatoes, olives, and lettuce that is sprinkled amongst the mounds of raw onions - but the ratio is interesting. That said, I ended up with the bone-in chicken which is one of their most popular menu items. It was D-licious. It was tender, well cooked, and nicely seasoned. The chickpeas were nicely seasoned. The portions are sizeable. I crushed my meal, and picked all of the meat off the bones. This restaurant is basically on my way to a good friends place. I have a feeling we'll be stopping by there again some time soon. I might ask for no onions on my salad next time lol. Cause honestly, the salad (raw onion mound) was a nice size for the cost. read more

Kabob N Karahi will always be one of my favorite restaurants I visit, you'll never go wrong with spicy chicken boneless Karahi with rice and chickpeas. The employees are awesome and I continue to visit weekly! read more

Kabob N Karahi - Chicken Biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Kabob N Karahi is inconsistent, as our recent visits to fulfill our craving for chicken karahi has been disappointing. The sauce is thin and watered down, and lacking flavors; not much to scoop up with the bread that's provided. We used to make the trek here, but will not be any longer. Staff is friendly. Once you order at the front, you pick it up when your order is called. Plenty of seating, and there's plenty of parking available. +inconsistent karahi +plenty of parking in shared plaza lot read more

This place is a staple in the household with at minimum one visit per week. The food is tasty, aromatic, and just authentic Paki at its best. The chicken Karachi is among the best I've had. The nan is better to get there for dinning in to ensure this whole new level crispiness only possible fresh out of the salt oven. read more

Kabob N Karahi - Chick Karachi - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

This place has been a staple for me and my friends for the last 10 plus years. While the place has changed a lot, and the portions seem a little smaller, you still get a lot of food for what you're paying. My go-to is the beef seekh kabob or the chicken seekh kabob which is ground meat formed into a log and cooked in a tandoor. The meat is nicely seasoned and a good amount of tender. I won't say it's my favorite but it's yummy and you get two pieces. I think my favorite part about the meal is always the chickpeas that you get (you get chickpeas, rice, a naan, and salad with your kabobs). The chickpeas are greasy, flavorful, and melt in your mouth. It's honestly the best part. I like to dump the green sauce they give you onto the chickpeas and rice and eat it all together. Overall very solid. We usually always take the food out so I can't speak on the dining in. The service is okay. They aren't ever happy to see you but it's whatever. They take your order, and prepare your food pretty fast. read more

Kabob n Karachi is an awesome spot for some authentic halal food. My only gripe is that it sometimes could be a bit more hygienic but the food and service always incredible regardless. Something I appreciate also is how fast they are with the orders. I'm usually in and out within 15 minutes. They are also open fairly late which is nice. read more

Very good kabob place with great value. I got a kabob with Tika bone on chicken and seekha. The kebab comes rice and chickpeas and a salad. They also come tandoori bread. My friends got a special of a beef shank. It came with same sides The kabob was very good right balance of heat and seasoning. The seekha was nice and juicy and tender. Pairs perfectly with the bread that you get with the meal. The chicken comes out charred from the grill so you get an added flavor profile of that. You get 4 pieces of chicken a drum and 3 smaller pieces. Chicken was great it was juicy and tender. Hotter than the other pieces which I liked. Chickpeas and rice has sauce with it that is savory not spicy just great flavor. The beef shank was super tender it was served with gravy it was cooked in. Broke apart easily friends said was great. Service was nice and quick you give your order at the counter and then you get buzzer to tell you when its ready. Nice interior and its got a lot of tables and booths. read more

Kabob N Karahi - Seekh Kabob Chicken Tikka With Bone - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Came here for the first time for lunch on a weekend with a couple of friends. Hubby and I ordered their Karahi combo that came with 2 pieces of naan, some romaine lettuce, onions, and a couple pieces of lime with their cilantro chutney sauce. Ordered two bottles of water and balance was approximately a little under $40. What's hot - Quality. Pretty delicious. Everything was made shortly after we ordered, so our food was served hot. Their naan bread is warm and soft and is wonderful in pairing up with their dishes. Their curries are deliciously seasoned. Be prepared for their spice level not to match what you would like. My husband has a high tolerance for spicy foods and he ordered their spiciest level, which wasn't enough for him. - Menu. Something for everyone, including vegans. - Price. Pretty good value for money. For under $40 for a meal for 2, it was pretty good. - Location. Conveniently located in a plaza with other shops and restaurants. However, be prepared for traffic in this area. What's not - No soda/water fountain. They don't have a soda fountain, so you have to buy their drinks or bring your own. That also means once you've finished, you can't refill. I don't like that, because I brought my own water bottle and once we were finished, we couldn't fill up more water. Not cool, because it unnecessarily adds to the cost and is inconvenient. - Cleanliness. Our booth table was dirty when we arrived. I was the one who initially grabbed a few napkins to wipe off our table. The entire time we were there, which was probably over one hour, I saw their staff come out once to clean their tables. I'm not sure what their staffing situation is like, but they don't appear to be adequately staffed to handle a restaurant full of customers. - Parking. This plaza appears busy, so be mindful when parking in their parking lot. Many people don't appear to pay attention to other drivers and their surroundings. As a result, many people park awkwardly and/or it looks like accidents can easily happen in the parking lot, because they don't pay attention. Final Answer Would like to come back. read more

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I live 5 niinutes from the silver spring location. I placed an order only to find out that it's taking forever to get here as it's coming from a far away store. Does that makes sense. I love the food but never again. read more

I love the foooood so much at Kabob N Karahi!! They make it spicy and delicious everytime!! I love the biryani, chicken karahi, keema and aloo, naan, mango lassi, spinach and aloo, shrimp karahi. I mean you name it. The chefs are amazing! The service is always on point!! My family knows this is my number one go too The ambiance is very homey I love sitting and eat there. Thank you Kabob N Karahi your food is amazing!! read more

Taste good not enough meat lacks customer service and skimp on the protein! Too much oil read more

Kabob N Karahi - Not enough chicken for biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

This is a classic place to get desi food. They've been around for a while and are an established part of the community. Offering halal food and really rich foods, this place is great! We got the goat karahi, choley and a chicken kabob which were really good. The karahi is always best to share with two people. Only complaint is that they should give more bread with the karahi. The restaurant has the old and new areas the new part is a little more classier where families tend to go sit at. The older is more hole in the wall feel with the sticky tables. Overall a great experience and great food! read more

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This restaurant offer traditional Pakistani and Indian style cuisine. The ordering is done at the cash register in the back. If getting takeaway one waits for their name/order to be called out near the register. If dining in a staff member brings the food on a tray to your table. Next to the register is a rotating buffet of curries and salads. The rest of the menu items are cooked upon ordering. We opted for the vegetarian items in the buffet scooped up by a person behind the counter. He also helped us identify them. I had the spicy chickpeas along with a serving of potatoes, cauliflower and peas. I opted for rice. My companion had the same vegetable options sans rice (with double portion of veggie curry instead). Both dinners came with raw onion salad, yogurt dressing and fresh tandoor oven bread. Everything was delicious. The basmati rice was fluffy. The bread was warm, with chewiness and some crisp. The chickpeas were spicy but not overwhelming. The vegetable curry was flavorful without being too salty. The restaurant also has a dispenser for water and complimentary cups (as well as utensils and napkins). Great new find! read more

Kabob N Karahi - mixed plate (vegetable curry, chickpeas, salad and bread) - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

It was one of our favorite joint. Before Pandemic, we used to come here every week. It was our cafeteria. They offer rotating combos every day. We ordered our favorite dishes: 5*Goat Karahi (for two): goat meat seasoned with a blend of fresh herbs & spices. We usually order it mild spicy. It was served with two fresh round tandoori breads and a plate of salad, with a mint-yogurt dressing. The seasoning and stew made the goat meat very special. Simply the best. 3*Chat Samosa: it was okay, but we've had better. 3*KK fried fish: it was new to us. We wanted to give it a try. Tender and tasty, but a bit salty. read more

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Amazing experience, the BEST itis. Flavors were on point, savory, so filling, and spicy, but not too hot. Added bonus cashier was really sweet. The restaurant was very chill, not too busy service was fast, food came hot. I got the chat samosa and mango lassi. Both were impeccable. Honestly I've been wanting to try this place for a while. You will not regret going!!! Only comment is that the onions were cut a little big but honestly I don't even care it was too good to care read more

Kabob N Karahi - I would have loved to show you the food but it was too good; I ate it all too fast. But you can see the onions I guess - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

VERY RUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE BY IBRAHIM KHAN. We had a very disappointing experience at Kabob and Karahi. Three weeks prior, we made a reservation for a family-style Iftar for 23 people. Both my father and I personally spoke with Ibrahim Khan to confirm the booking. Initially, he suggested we choose Sunday because they were already booked on our preferred date. We later adjusted our date accordingly and confirmed everything. On the day of Iftar, thank goodness my father called in the morning to place the food order so it would be ready on time. To our shock, the employee who answered told us there was no reservation under our name and said we would have to wait until Ibrahim Khan arrived at 1 PM. We were extremely stressed and worried about how we were going to accommodate 23 guests with only hours left before Iftar. When Ibrahim Khan finally arrived and we spoke with him, he acted as though he did not remember us. My father reminded him of our multiple conversations, and instead of taking responsibility, he tried to shift the blame. My father had already confirmed everything, and Ibrahim had clearly said the reservation was confirmed. It honestly felt like they accepted a larger Iftar booking and canceled ours without informing us. What's most disappointing is that we have been regular customers for years. We frequently order takeout and have even hosted Iftar gatherings there in the past. To be treated this way -- especially during the month of Ramadan -- is extremely upsetting. My advice: be very cautious when making reservations here. Unfortunately, the management is poorly organized and unreliable. Very disappointed. read more

I sure wish I could give it zero stars. We ordered the biryani chicken and rice. It was spicy with NO flavor and barely any chicken in it, so in the trash it went! But that's not all folks, as my son started eating his, he felt something crunchy in his mouth and realized it was a ROACH!!! A big one...Omg!!! Never again will my family eat from here. This place has low quality food along with bugs...just disgusting!!! read more

Chicken Karahi- flavorful! So good when you mix with rice. Also good with pita. Doesn't come with rice. I'd recommend getting rice cus rice just hits differently. Just be careful cus there are lots of bones. I remember thinking that when I had the lamb karahi Chickpeas- get it! Soooo good with the rice and Karahi lol :) I'm so glad people recommended it on Yelp! Def getting it again Chicken kabobs- yummy! Got the chickepeas with it so we didn't have to order an extra side of chickpeas Service is great! So friendly Parking is easy to find. Lot isn't crowded Restaurant has two diff vibes. Prob cus when he met years ago it didn't have the extra space.. or I don't remember it having that. It's nice that there are lots of places to sit at. Also nice to have a sink out in the open to wash your hands Can't wait to go again and try other things read more

The ambiance was nice but that is it. The food is old and tasteless. The dishes are full of grease. The meat dishes are full of fat and filled with hot spice but not flavorful. read more

My wife and I dine here once a month and its always a 10/10. I forget the name, but we split this chicken curry in a giant pot with naan and yeah, its good. The flavor, aroma, look / aesthetic, everything about this particular dish is great. It's one of those things where I'm afraid to try something new bc what if it's not as good? read more

i enjoyed the food It's Was so delicious one of the best Pakistan food I visit Best of the best read more

Kabob N Karahi - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

One of my favorite restaurants, the food is delicious every time. Love the fact that they have a different weekday menu.

Oh man--the food here is on point! So good and so spicy! Especially the boneless chicken karahi. I definitely recommend this dish with their fresh baked pita bread for dipping into the "gravy" and it's good for two. We also ordered the grilled chicken kabobs, the seehk beef kabobs, and the gulab juman for dessert. The grilled dishes include a small size salad, chick peas and rice. Large portions and very delicious. The food is made fresh and made to order so when we ordered for carry out, it took about 25 minutes but it was worth the wait. There's lot of seating since they expanded their restaurant but it looked like it was sectioned off. All I can say is wow! And we drive all the way from Frederick to get the best kabobs in the DMV. During COVID, they are doing limited capacity seating and tables are six feet apart. There is hand sanitizer provided at the front entrance. Some customers are wearing masks and some are not. read more

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We were in the area so decided to stop here and try the restaurant. Overall the food was good but the service was somewhat poor; one associate was fine while another was downright rude! We ordered dal gosht and samosa chaat. we wanted the chaat without yogurt but was told "that couldn't happen" but when they made it we saw the yogurt was added later so it could be made; only after we spoke up did we get the correct order. the flavor of the dal gosht was good and the samosa chaat was good but definitely needed more flavor (it was a little bland -- both the chickpeas and the samosa were nice but needed some flavor) read more

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I have always liked this place and have always been going there even before they did the expansion to the restaurant which was a good addition.. Today the person who took my order had an attitude and seem he didn't want to work there, i was told that it's gonna take 20 minutes, my order was ready behind the counter and no body call out name or anything. It was taking very long so had to check on my order then I realized jts been ready they just didn't Want to hand it over. The food was ok, not good like before. This place has changed a lot. Bad service at the cashier and bad food. The food made me sick so I won't come back ... read more

I've dined in and carried out at Kabob N Karahi and they consistently do an excellent job with both their food and service. They have regular coupons in the mail and daily specials on their menu. I personally really love their lamb, the chickpeas, the side salad and the naan! The green colored yogurt is so refreshing as well, especially after eating spicy foods. Seriously a wonderful addition to the Colesville community and a great small business establishment. With the current COVID-19 situation, this establishment as I'm aware of is still opened (obviously no dining in). Please continue to help support small businesses like their's! read more

Kabob N Karahi - Chickpeas, salad and lamb - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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We've been eating here since they opened in 2010 and it's been consistently great. Our personal favorites are chicken tikka with bone, chicken seekh kabob, and their homemade naan. Amazing! read more

It was my first time having karahi and so I don't have a benchmark to review the food, but the taste was beyond my expectation. The sauce was meaty with deep flavor of spice and a hint of sweet and sour tomato. It was rich, complex, and satisfying and went extremely well with their naan. Their naan was unlike any other ones I've had. Different than the typical flat and somewhat crunchy ones from Indian or Himalayan restaurants. The ones here were fresh and warm, a little more doughy and breadier. It was good and was efficient in soaking up the sauce as I scraped the pot of sauce with it. The lamb kabob was also surprising to me. The meat was tender and seasoned well. It was a solid lamb kabob. What unexpectedly amazed me was the chickpea that came with the lamb. This comforting yet flavorful chickpea side that soothed off the spice and rich karahi and cleanses your palate was a pleasant addition to the meal. I would come again if I visit the area in the future and am glad to have found it. read more

Kabob N Karahi - Beef kabob karahi and naan - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

This right here is that "don't judge a book by its cover" thing they be talking about. When we initially pulled up it wasn't what we were expecting. The pictures we saw online looked like a nice dine in spot, but this spot looked more carryout-ish. Then we realized that there are 2 sides, and for whatever reason they look totally different. I've been here twice now and this place is the absolute truth. The food is cooked to perfection, and everything is tender and bursting with flavor. I've had the goat and lamb karahi and both were the best I've had. Even my kids love this place and that's rare. Today my youngest couldn't stop bragging about how good the chickpeas were. We like to all get different food, then we share and compare. Even the people I put onto this place swear by it now. We found them on accident when we found ourselves leaving Olney and this was on of the few places open. This place is a true gem.... read more

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I just had to write again to say how spoiled I am to have this place so close to the house. Today I had one of the weekday (Friday) specials, Nihari, which is large chunks of beef shank. It was absolutely flawless. It was spicy, but not set your hair on fire spicy. It was tender, but wasn't falling apart. It was seasoned perfectly. The portion size was big. Seriously, this place serves some amazing food day in and day out and I honestly think that their food might be getting BETTER! My advice? Go with a friend and order a Karahi dish (for two). you can't go wrong. You're welcome. read more

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Delicious. I've honestly never been to this part of town but after visiting with a couple of friends yesterday, I can now understand why it's so popular. Everything was very flavorful and and well seasoned. I'd have to say that the goat karahi was the highlight but the fresh bread that came out was also excellent. All in all, highly recommend. I'll be back! read more

Kabob N Karahi - Good food - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Greta good, great food, great food!! That's all I can really say about this place. I've been coming here for a few years, moved states and was never able to find any place that compares to them. Their chickpeas are creamy and pair amazing with the rice, I always get the lamb chops and my partner loves the chicken boti and both are always moist, full of seasoning and taste. I always make it a mission to come here whenever I'm back in town. read more

Kabob N Karahi - Lamb Chops - Pakistani Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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