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    Kabob Palace

    4.0 (2.3k reviews)
    ModerateAfghan, Halal, Pakistani
    Open • Open 24 hours
    Updated 1 month ago

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    KABOB PALACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Muntasir I.

    best karahi i have in my life! awesome food! very authentic! open 24 hours.. very busy and noisy..

    Nehari Weekend Special
    Karen T.

    A no brainer if you're looking for a quick bite and some strong pungent Pakistani/afghan food. Over the years, I come here for the lamb stew. Perfect seasoning and the naan is amazing when dipped into the sauce. The prices have definitely gone up though. The atmosphere is definitely more of a food court but when there are not a lot of people, it's not bad. The setting can be a little tight when there's a lot of people

    Open 24/7
    Leslie C.

    Bomb asf! Get the chicken. Boneless bc why do we want bone in this ain't wingstop? Get extra green sauce trust me. Get the onions and jalapeños too trust me too.

    Open all night!
    Bryan D.

    Stop the best in the DMV - by FAR. No one clones close to their chick peas. Open late. One downside: prices have gone through the roof. $21 for a kabob plate is rough. We used to go weekly, now maybe once a month.

    15-A. Goat Karahi (for 2 Persons)
    Varun S.

    One of the best spots for kebabs and karahi. We ordered the goat karahi and chicken kebab. There wasn't much waiting, and even though the restaurant isn't too fancy, the food was prepared pretty quickly. Both dishes were delicious and full of flavor. Definitely a great place if you're looking for good, authentic food without the frills.

    Came for dinner as I had seen this spot multiple times going to my hotel. It was an exactly what I expected and the staff and food were great.

    Rebia B.

    Been coming here since I was little with my dad and the food is always 10/10! The guys that work behind the counter are pumping out the food for everyone and have a hard exterior but they're truly softies if you just ask for what you need! The decor is rustic but is crowded and could definitely be updated but I'm not coming there for a fancy night out. I'm coming for the grilled chicken and naan!

    Boneless chicken with salad, rice, and okra
    David H.

    Review for delivery only. I hadn't had Kabob Palace in several years but it was as good as ever. There was a large portion of lean perfectly cooked boneless chicken accompanied by a large fresh salad, chick peas and a large fresh piece of naan. I was hungry and it was still plenty of food for leftovers. This place has been around forever for a reason and I'll be back here again sometime.

    Boneless Chicken Kabob
    Quinney H.

    Kabob Palace is a national treasure! I lived in DC for 6 years from 2015-2021, and I would come here often. The chickpeas are simply divine (and well-seasoned). The chicken kabobs are smokey and succulent. Even the salad was always crisp and packed with flavor. Nom nom. In addition to the food, the service was always top notch and the restaurant is oozing with character, from the stickers covering the walls to the rich diversity of patrons you'd find in line at the restaurant.

    Ryan B.

    I'm surprised this doesn't have higher reviews. My dinner was some of the best middle Eastern food I've ever had The chicken was perfectly cooked and slightly spicy. Everything was delicious I was skeptical at first but this place will certainly be added to the rotation. It's a crystal city gem

    Boneless Chicken Kabob
    Jada H.

    Our family loves Kabob Palace so much. We discovered this 24 hour place during the isolation period and we've gone at least every other week since then. The place is usually pretty busy during dinner hours. The chicken and beef kabob always taste very tender and juicy. The chick peas have a little spice to them. The spinach is flavored very well. Inside dining is an option but the parking lot is a little tight. Recommend visiting!

    Beef and chicken special combo
    YuJun L.

    This place really hits the spot. Place was packed on Friday night at 10:30 and food took a while to get to us. We got a boneless chicken plate and a beef and boneless chicken plate. The boneless chicken I have to say is so juicy. Usually when you grill chicken it starts drying out, but none of the pieces even the next day after microwaving felt dry. Really impressive. The lentils over rice and naan felt like carb overload but it was really good. Portion size is pretty big. In hindsight my wife and I should have just got one plate to share. Also love that it's really close to Avis rental

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    Ordered lamb kabob. Took 20 minutes, didn't call my number and the lamb was raw inside. Never eating there again.

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    Do they have buffet?

    They do not have a buffet. There is an order line and you pick your food when it's ready

    Do they have a kids menu?

    I haven't seen one, but they're very friendly, I'm sure they can accommodate you if you ask for smaller portions

    Do they have any gluten free options?

    There are some! There is a chickpea thing that is tasty and this spinach/potato thing that is yummy!

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    3.7(49 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    PLEASE READ BEFORE GOING:…read more I decided to give this place a try after being recommended their Chapli Kabobs and being told they were the best. I couldn't resist and decided to treat my mom to a dinner on Mother's Day. What we ordered: Chapli kabobs, lamb karahi, chicken biryani, lassi and chai. Food was okay, i honestly think any Pakistani moms' biryani would be better. Chapli kabobs were pretty good but not to die for. And i honestly think you can find better karahi for cheaper. I loved their chai the most out of everything. Total came down to around $120. Plenty of parking is available in the back. But it was completely empty when we walked in around 5pm on a Sunday. This place has ROACHES. When we got our naan for the karahi, it came on a skewer stand that came out of a wooden block. As soon as the waiter set it on the table and left, a baby roach crawled out of the wooden block. I killed it and told the waiter and the only thing he said was "Oh my God" and took it back to the kitchen. No apology or acknowledgment. But there was some yelling heard from the kitchen. We got our new fresh naan on a plate this time. After we got our chai and were relaxing, I look up towards the tv, there is ANOTHER ROACH crawling up. I got the check and just wanted to leave. The bathrooms were clean enough but there was a leak coming from the flush handle in the women's bathroom and there was a bucket underneath for the water to drip. Overall, I would not recommend and would rather try the other Middle Eastern/South Asian restaurants in the area to try.

    Restaurant is run down and kinda dirty. Food was mediocre at best. The worst part was the service…read more The people running the restaurant seems to have no idea what they're doing. My party and I spent close to 2 hours waiting for our order and only some of the items came out. Two pain courses failed to arrive. It food wasn't even that good. Definitely not worth the wait. Would not recommend coming back here. This restaurant is a disaster. They also automatically charge an 18% tip for a party of TWO or more. So even if service is atrocious, you'll still be forced to tip.

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    6.6 mi

    The cleanses is totally awful and the food , as we order Charsi Chicken Karahi with Afghani Pulao…read morewith Lamb Shank , the karahi had a bad smell and the worse thing was afghani Pulao , they can not cook afghani , it's like punjabi they should change afghani name.

    The low Yelp scores for this place makes zero sense...except that I have some theories that are the…read morestuff of fan fiction. Here's my first guess: This place is awesome and the people in the know don't want others knowing about it. This is the one that makes the most sense. They already do a brisk business and the current customers don't want to wait any longer than they already have to. My second guess: some people are totally clueless and don't understand that this is a place where your meal is an event and not just dinner. If you want to eat and run, go to McDonalds. This is the place where you come to eat, sip your chai, and enjoy the company of those around you. Food takes time to cook...figure it out people. Okay...about the food: WOW! So delicious and all perfectly cooked. I have to open with the one dish that was absolutely stunning: the lamb chops. The seasoning was spot on and flavorful while the cook point (which appears to be hard for many restaurants it seems) was flawless. Tender from end-to-end without a sign of chewiness. Next up on the menu hit parade was the Chapli Kebab. That little bit of char on the outside combined with the seasoned meat made this a repeat order for sure. Check the pics and you'll see what I'm talking about. The last but definitely not least on the list was the massive Namkeen Chicken Tikka. There was enough food on this order for three people and it was awesome! There was a smokiness to the meat that permeated beautifully and each piece was amazingly tender. We couldn't finish this one and it ended up in the to-go bag. Seriously, it huge. The service, decor, and general ambiance of Shinwari was so great too. The staff were totally professional and the families enjoying the props (which included a auto rickshaw) where fun to watch. I will be coming back here FOR SURE. Bring a close friend or five and enjoy an amazing evening.

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