Awesome!! Very Tender proteins--we had beef kabadeh kabob, lamb kabob, a wrap, sambosa, mantu? Rich, warm flavors. Expertly cooked basmati rice. Interesting eggplant dish Generous portions. The fried dumpling sambosa-- really tasty! Felafel like insides. Flaky crisp skin-yummy!! The food is stellar! See pics below Super nice counter lady. You place your order, find yourself a table and pick up your food when they call your number. That's the ambiance. I'm down with that!! 5/5 highly recommend!! read more

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If you're considering eating here I say do it! This place is amazing, the food is delicious, and the inside of the restaurant itself is cute. I had the manto and the qabili pallow and they both blew me away especially the pallow. Friendly staff and the service was really quick. I also really love the location of the restaurant its a really cute area. read more

Is it unfair if I rate a place when I used uber eats? So take as that a caveat for this review... I thoroughly enjoyed my meal from here. At first I was disappointed when I learned from the app that the chicken kobeda option was no longer available, so I instead ordered the kabob option. The food was prepared pretty fast for a Saturday night and I got my food within 30 minutes of ordering. Shoutout to my uber eats driver; the food came hot still and I enjoyed all aspects of my meal. I especially liked the sauces that came on the side! I would be interested to check out this place in real life. But until then... 5 stars to Kabul Castle Kabob! read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - Kabob Kobeda - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

History of Present Indulgence: Husband and wife looking for post-doctor's appointment meal. Searched on Yelp for nearby restaurants and photos of establishment drew a 10 minute walk for indulgent visit. Physical Exam: Food - Up there with the best of the best. Who needs a high end restaurant and exorbitant prices to indulge in good eats? Platter sizes are enough for 2. Entrees ordered: Kobedeh & Lamb Platter, Sambosa (no meat), and 5 piece Manto (dumplings). The depth of flavor in the meats and dumplings was incredible. Yogurt sauce with some crispy chickpeas that topped the Manto sent my taste buds over the moon. They know for sure what they're doing with the grill. Ambiance - Fast-casual setting that feels like a deli or cafeteria. There's not really an "ambiance" but there's also no need for any when the food is this good. Service - Not a place to ask about the service. It works like a deli. Order your food at the cashier, grab your food when they call your number. Assessment: Having eaten at 2 Afghan restaurants in DC now (Lapis and here), this is the place to satisfy your craving for this cuisine when you don't need the service, ambiance, or a leather-bound wine list. Frills? None. Flavor? Expect that dial turned up to 11. Plan: - Tell all my friends about it - Gotta come back for anotha one, and anotha one, and anotha one - Express envy for Georgetown residents for having this one in the neighborhood - Follow-ups recommended q3months - Come hungry, leave happy read more

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Delicious beef kabobs! Big portions! So flavorful Came here with my dad for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon- not busy, found street parking a couple blocks away. read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - 4. Beef Kabob with white rice and spinach - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious kabob place. We went on a Friday night and it was surprisingly not crowded. My husband and I both got the combo platter with chicken and beef. It was fresh and plentiful. Would highly recommend. read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - 9. Kobeda & Chicken - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Solid authentic Afghan spot. Very clean, friendly, and delicious. I had the Kobeda and Lamb combo. Plenty of food! read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - 11. Kobeda & Lamb Combo - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A large platter of food was just what I wanted to end the week. I got the Beef Kabob, which comes with chunks of beef over basmati rice with a side of fresh salad, your pick of vegetables (got eggplant), and bread. The best part was not knowing where to begin. I'm weird and went for the eggplant first. Tasty and already off to a good start. The beef was easy to cut and well marinated. I think I filled myself with enough of the rice, but I had to rip off a piece of bread to eat it fresh and it was so soft. Second best part: trying to figure out how to fit the leftovers in one box. They call your order number nice and loud on a speaker system when it's ready. It took a while for mine to come out since I ordered behind a party of six Georgetown students. Not much to say about the dining room (basic). It has lots of seating, which is the most important thing. Just focus on the food. This seems to be a popular place for delivery. Delivery guys were coming in and out, whisking away bags of platters, bowls, and wraps to the next happy customer. read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - Beef Kabob, plus two fritters for Iftar - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

serving sizes were huge and very generous! There was a nice seating area outside, and it's more of a fast food restaurant. The chickpeas were a bit stale, but otherwise tasted delicious read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love this place. Their food is delicious. Their manto and Qabali Pallow are my favorites. One piece of advice is that they take a little longer to prepare the food, so if you are not dining in, I recommend calling in your order and then picking it up. read more

Don't let the cafeteria style service deter you you won't regret it. The food is flavorful and don't miss out on the bolani. Bon appétit.

YES. If you're contemplating trying this place out, DO IT! Was headed to George's, saw this place in front, decided to give it a try, was not disappointed at all. FOOD- for what you're paying, they are so generous on portions and everything comes with one side (chick peas / spinach / mixed veggies / one other I can't think of). On top of the price being great for the amount you get, the food tastes AMAZING! Especially when you come in hungry... when that food comes out after waiting for around 10 minutes, wow, you don't waste any time. I personally love the chicken kobeda with the mixed vegetables side (I don't even like peas or carrots but the way they make it... I can't get enough) SERVICE- nothing too crazy. You order, when your food is ready the buzzer buzzes, you go get your food then you either sit and eat or take it to go. PLACE/LOCATION- Street parking. Place seems very clean and well taken care of. Handful of tables and restrooms are available. RAMADAN- during the month of Ramadan, they are offering some sort of buffet for Iftar. Definitely will come back again and again. read more

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Came here after a long flight and was not disappointed. For the price point, it was A LOT of food. Definitely could have split my entree with my friend. Service was quick and friendly. Ambiance was...okay. The layout was definitely serviceable. The decor isn't looking to "wow" you. Definitely if you're in the area, you're hungry, and on a budget -- try it out! read more

The service was non-existent as we had to call out a few times before a person came to the counter. The place had a weird odor, was empty, and not the most welcoming. But I had have overlooked these issues if the food was a bang for the buck. Unfortunately, the meat was dry and there wasn't enough meat for two platters worth about $40. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Had a wonderful dining experience! The food was delicious, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Definitely coming back soon! read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

DELICIOUS! 10/10. Staff is helpful, food is made to order, huge portions, and tastes great. They have a meat case where you can see skewers marinating. I knew it was going to be good once I realized it was locals walking in. Will definitely come back. read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - 9. Kobeda & Chicken Combo - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Aside from the food not being good. Beef kabob had a kidney smell. Oily rice. Etc. the place is really DIRTY. The dirtiest restroom in DC Dining floors are dirty. Broken glass on the walls. Dirty ordering area. read more

The 2 stars is for the service and the large portion The food quality was really bad, they use a lot of oil in the rise it's unhealthy when you have oil dripping down from your rice. The kabobs had a really bad odor, it might be from the meat not being refrigerated. read more

Always very tasty, affordable, big portions. It's a go to spot for takeout in NW DC. My favorite dish is chicken kabob.

Very tasty and fresh food. The portions are big enough for 2 people. The service is fast and staff are kind and passionate. We Loved the food we went back for the second visit in 2 days out of 4 day stay in DC. read more

Just go. Hole in the wall, casual Afghan spot. Just walked in while running an errand near by. Incredibly friendly staff, even the kitchen staff is interacting with you to see how you liked the food. The food: damn. Real good (I got the Pallow and chickpeas). Lamb was juicy, the fat was melting in your mouth. Authentic taste and atmosphere (e.g., some folks were eating with their hands) . Super generous portions. read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - Pallow - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great food, lovely staff, and wonderful atmosphere. We had a family lunch at Castle Kabob and enjoyed their hospitality and food quality. read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food: 10/10 GREAT food for a reasonable price. We got the lab and chicken kabobs and they were all so delish Each meal came with a side, which were also decent! Service and ambiance: this felt more of a take-my-food-to-go-type-of-place, but they do offer limited indoor and outdoor seating. If you're craving cheap middle eastern food for take out, this is the place to go!! read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - Fresh Naan, 2. Chicken Kabob 4. Beef Kabob, chickpea curry as a side - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came here with a party of 12. My uncle's family was in town and we were looking for a Middle Eastern restaurant in Georgetown that was casual since we had a couple of young kids in our party. I found this place searching through Yelp. Never having been here, I called a week in advance just to make sure they could accommodate us, since we've never been here before. We were able to find residential street parking near the restaurant, but hit a bit of traffic traveling down from Baltimore. My uncle and his family were seated in the corner, next to the hallway leading to the bathrooms. I'm just glad it wasn't crowded and we were able to sit together. This place is very casual. You have the option to order through the tablet or at the counter with the cashier up the steps where the kitchen is. There was a bit of "flooding" wet floors. Nothing we couldn't step over. We opted to order at the counter and it was pretty seamless. The cashier was very nice. The food took a bit of time but understandable with our large group. The plates were served on trays and we brought them to our table ourselves. I ordered the chicken kabob platter. Each plate was filled with rice. The chicken was good. I tried my mom's beef which was a bit dry. The white rice lacked the texture and flavor I'm used to. But the side of veggie I chose that each platter comes with, the chickpeas, were very flavorful. My wife said the same about the mixed veggies. All in all, we had a great time here and appreciated the restaurant's hospitality. read more

We were wandering around Georgetown and came across this restaurant. Having lived in DC for 20 years, we were familiar with a number of good kabob restaurants. We were glad we stopped in this place. Bella the host is so friendly and welcoming. She recommended the salmon kabobs and the spinach side. Never tried salmon kabobs before, but the fish was cooked perfectly and the spinach side was excellent. Thank you to Mike who was on the grill cooking the kabobs and the Afghani flat bread much hot out of the oven was crispy on the outside and delicioso. The condiments including a cilantro/yogurt and chopped peppers in vinegar were perfect additions. We'll be back. read more

Had the lamb shank with the brown rice with carrots and raisins, and it was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be ordering from this establishment again soon! read more

I visited this spot a week after they opened and it did not disappoint. The salmon was cooked perfectly and it was more than enough food. You get what you pay for. I was not a fan of the chickpeas but I went back to try the spinach and it was fantastic. I highly recommend visiting this spot right off of M Street NW for a wonderful, filling food experience. read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - The salmon was outstanding! - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We were in Georgetown on the first warm and sunny Saturday we've had recently and decided to stop here for an early lunch! When we arrived around noon, there weren't really any other customers which was shocking given the excellent location right off of M street. The inside is super spacious and clean with not one but two (tiny but clean) bathrooms available for customers. The service was great, very accommodating and helpful! The food was AMAZING. All the other reviews are legit! The food was fresh and flavorful, the chicken kabob was so tender and delish. We tried the eggplant as our veg side and it was so tasty! Homemade fresh bread was soft and crispy. We ate el fresco as they have a few outdoor tables, which was super nice! Will definitely return. read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - Delicious, fresh, and flavorful! - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Friendly staff and fresh flavorful food: the kebabs are made to order Bread and sides are delicious read more

Great food ! Really authentic . They give big portions of their food and everything came out warm and fresh

I was vacationing in DC and wanted to experience different cuisines and stumbled upon this gem. Inside is no frills. I had the veggie Sambosa and the mantu dumplings. Wow. I was blown away. The dough around the Sambosa was so crispy but soft at the same time. The filling was beautifully balanced with potato and peas. It is their version of an Indian samosa. The mantu was so good. It's like a Chinese dumpling. The filling is spicy ground beef. It had chili oil and yogurt on top. It was so good! I crave them all the time now. But where I live we do not have any Afghan food. Food is what can bring us togethe. I feel so lucky that immigrants have brought their food to the US so we can explore without having to fly thousands of miles. read more

A simple eatery where delicious Afghan food makes it special. The restaurant simple ambiance gives a walk-in & take-out place feel, but in fact it offers clean indoor & outdoor dining space. Although, we did the take-out, we won't mind eat in next time. The kitchen counter that sits at the back of the place is spotless clean. Now, the best of the best is the food. We tried Manto and Kobedah Lamb combo. Both were delicious. Love the tomato-lentil that goes with it. Best non-Chinese dumplings I've ever had. The kabob meat was done just right, juicy and full of flavor. We also ordered Mint flavor Ayran. It's a hot day, and this yogurt drink is a must-have to compliment the dishes. We'll definitely return to try other dishes. read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - Mantu, Kobedah Lamb Kabob with brown Basmati rice & eggplant, naan, Ayran. - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

As someone Persian who eats kabobs frequently. This place is very authentic and has some of the best kabobs I've ever had. Definitely need to try this place out. Great prices too. Honestly surprised this place isn't always crowded. It will be soon read more

Mantua was frozen and reheated and chicken was tough. Bread is made fresh in a tandooor

I was looking for some good takeout, and this had good reviews. Very disappointing for me. The naan was dry, flat, and had some charred bits or charcoal stuck to it. The bowlani had a very rancid taste. I guess probably the oil it was fried in, came from the filling. The lamb sheesh kabob was OK at best. The rice was not. Even the Banjan eggplant side dish was unimpressive. Perhaps I could've ordered better but I didn't taste anything to recommend this place. I'm not sure I've ever posted a bad review on yelp before, but there's a first time for everything. read more

Portions are huge and food was overall great but is a bit too oily for my taste to be honest but the beef dumplings were probably my favorite! read more

I am an out of towner visiting from Los Angeles. I yelped the place and came for lunch. The service and the food are both very good. The owner, Wahid, is very personable. I ate the kabob combo with beef koobideh and chicken kabob, which came with a vegetable choice (for me chickpeas) and I ordered Sambusas as well. Highly recommend for any local of Georgetown or any out of Towners! read more

Kabul Castle Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was simply outstanding. Each dish was bursting with flavor and made with care and expertise. every bite was a culinary delight. The freshness of the ingredients and the authenticity of the recipes truly set this cafe apart. The service was impeccable! The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and offered helpful recommendations, making the dining experience all the more enjoyable. Lamb kebab just melted in my mouth. And samosa incredibly delicious. read more

Amazing dinner, gracious service, beautiful presentation, and delicious food. Great a way to end a day, or a DC trip. This was as authentic as you can get. So nice to hear Dari in the USA. As always, Afghans know how to treat their guests. The platter for 6 can easily feed 8 and the price is $20 a person for fresh made to order. The three rice platter with carrots and raisin-- perfection. The kabobs had a touch of broiling that reminded me of getting the end-bits at a prime rib feast. Recommendation of the highest order. Treat yourself right and make this a favorite. read more

Great food for take out afghan cuisine. I think the lunch is excellent value for Georgetown at $10 for a good amount of food. I had chicken over Afghan brown rice, and salad. Delicious and satiating! Great meat selections, but also as one would expect from this region, some great vegetarian options as well. They have very delicious other main dishes that are big enough to share. Dining in is a reasonable option here as well - simple but clean and enough natural light. Service is friendly. read more