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    Kabobistan

    3.6 (67 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Ground beef and chicken
    Maria G.

    Very disappointing experience. I took the time to visit this place, and the customer service is on another level, n a bad way. The lady working there knew it was going to be busy (especially with Ramadan ending), yet she was constantly on the phone and not attentive. Even simple questions like "What do you recommend?" were met with poor service. The food itself is good, I can't complain about that. However, the portions for the price are not worth it. On top of that, the ice cream area was completely unsanitary. I had already paid, and it was very difficult to get a refund. I had to wait more than 15 minutes for someone to assist me, while a man who seemed like the owner or manager was yelling in the kitchen. I decided to order based on previous reviews, but my experience was nothing like that. While serving my ice cream, some of it fell onto the counter, and instead of discarding it, he picked it up with his hand ( with a glove) and put it back in the cup. That was unacceptable. The pistachio topping was left completely open on the counter, right next to where people were passing by in line. I was given just a small portion (maybe 8-10 oz) with a spoon of pistachio for $12--not worth it at all. Overall, not worth the visit.

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    Francine M.

    This place went from good to bad. They started out with some hiccups, but the food was good so I overlooked the excessive wait time and unorganized frenzy behind the counter.But tonight was the last straw. I watched bread dough being stretched on a, what looked like a white bag of substance. Knowing that I did not intend to eat the bread, I got my order and headed home. Only to learn that I got lamb and spinach and not what I ordered chicken with chickpeas and a side of spinach. When I called to report the mistake, the person who appeared to be in charge argued with me. Even when I told him I don't eat lamb, beef or pork, and offered my receipt that showed chicken. I ended up throwing away the whole order. Poor customer service.

    Lamb Kabob Boneless Chicken Breast
    Abdullah Q.

    Really nice place. The food is great, but honestly what I like the most is how welcoming the staff always are. They're friendly, respectful, and make you feel comfortable every time you come in. That kind of good service is one of the main reasons I keep coming back. To afghans, this place makes you feel you're in one of Kabul's classy restaurants!

    Bolani
    Swapna Y.

    I was excited to try this place after seeing it on Tik Tok. It was easy to find parking. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was completely empty, but people trickled in wholebI was waiting for my food. I ordered Bolani, a gyro wrap, and bread for $30. I took over 30 minutes for me to get my food. The bread was nice and warm. The bolani had nice flavor..tasted like samosa stuffing in between nan bread. The gyro was extremely disappointing. There was barely any meat in it, the meat was very unseasoned and extremely dry (almost jerky dry). I will likely not for back.

    We once visited this restaurant. The food was good, but the prices were outrageous. Because of their kebab, we decided to go back. This time, we ordered takeout. We were told it would take 20 minutes to prepare. We arrived within 25 minutes, yet our order arrived so cold that the coldness was noticeable from the back of the bag. When we opened it, we saw that two orders were missing toppings, and the bread was burned on the edges. This was very disappointing. For that price, we expect high-quality food. It doesn't matter if you are rich or not; we work hard for our money. Clearly, they do not care about their customers' feelings--they only care about money. They have forgotten about honesty. AND day of judgment! WE WILL NOT RETURN TO THIS RESTAURANT .

    Combo 1 chicken kabob with chickpeas
    Eydie Q.

    So happy they opened just five minutes from my house in Woodbridge. They have the best flavored chicken and I love them paired with the stewed chickpea side. So super delicious and huge servings. I've gone there twice in one week. Totally recommend this place but I'm torn coz I like when there no long lines. Haha

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    Makaylah S.

    If you can stop by and give it a try- do it!! I passed by one weeknight and saw it packed out the door, and made a point to come back. Well worth the 15 minute wait, the food was fresh and delicious. It's beautiful inside the restaurant and has been recently renovated. It was also very clean. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. My partner ordered the chicken&lamb kabob with rice and I had the vegetarian combo with naan and rice. The veg combo was filling, and everything was well seasoned. Get extra yogurt & spicy sauce! The pricing is great considering the portions. We will for sure make this a regular spot for our weekly meal rotations, you should too!

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    Great place and great food. I liked everything I ordered. Visited this restaurant for a few times and will be back again.

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    Food was amazing definitely recommend one of my fav kabob spots now super flavorful and always fresh

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    I've already been here a handful of times since they have opened . Food is yummy! Service is always friendly

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    Food was great. Please don't be offended by the grabbing of the bread with bare hands it's the culture. My meal was absolutely delicious

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    I got food poisoning after eating at this place. The bread was burnt and the food was raw with a weird smell.

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    Came for the Sheeryakh, but had such delicious, authentic Afghan food! I'd give 4.5 stars for some…read moreconstructive modifications to make in the future related to service, but overall amazing food! I left with a full belly and a happy heart. Got a combo of chicken kabob and shami kabob along with a side of their borani banjan/eggplant dish. The eggplant was honestly one of my favorite things- it's a must get in my opinion. Homey dish with incredible flavors! Their naan is fresh and pairs well with it. The chicken was good, but I've had better honestly. The shami was a little disappointing as I expected more flavor and it was slightly dry, but good. Their rice was so tasty and I loved the sweetness coming from the carrots an raisins. Of course, the sheeryakh was great- quite a big portion for one person, but I loved the texture. It tastes very similar to the Indian/South Asian/Pakistani ice cream, "Kulfi." CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK: Service needs improvement. The whole time I was there I had to keep looking for waiters to make eye contact with to ask for menu, water, paying, etc. It took about 10 min or more for me to have to call a busy waiter over just to look at the menu- no one came over on their own. Things just took time for a Saturday night- plus they were hosting an event on top of this. Needless to say, I've never had service like this, but the vibe and food made me be not as harsh. Despite the service, this place is a must try for authentic Afghan cuisine. Can't wait to try more of their menu (and the borani banjan again) in the future!

    Unfortunately, this restaurant didn't live up to my expectations…read more When we arrived the dining room felt very humid and sticky which made it uncomfortable to sit and eat. We were also a party of five but were only given one menu to share so not very convenient. I ordered the Chicken & Shami Kabob and it came with a choice of white or brown rice, one side, and naan. The meal looked nothing like the photo on the restaurant's website. The portion was overwhelmingly rice with very little meat. None of the garnishes shown in the picture were included on the rice. For $24 I expected a much better presentation and a more balanced portion. Oh and the meat was kind of dry. Parts of our order were missing, some dishes that came out were incorrect. The experience felt disorganized and the food didn't justify the price.

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