Kabul Afghan Cuisine absolutely blew me away. I came with my friends, a party of 5 so we had to…read morewait about 10-15 mins but it was 10000% worth it. We shared a bunch of appetizers: bolani, burta, and the mushroom qorma. Burta was my fav but every single dish was so flavorful. For my mains, I got the murgh kebab.. the chicken was so tender and well-marinated but the flavored rice stole the show for me. Also the place feels super authentic, cozy, warm, not trying too hard, just real. And the owner was hilarious, so witty, and made the whole experience feel extra special. You can tell he cares and it shows. Now the saddest part: I just found out this restaurant has been around for decades and is closing forever soon. Truly heartbreaking! I really wish I'd discovered it sooner. If you've been meaning to go, don't wait. This spot is a gem and def deserves a visit before it's gone. FYI, it closes on Jan 3rd 2026!

I went here for a Sunday dinner with some friends and had a good time. It was not too busy, with…read moreabout half the restaurant full at 7pm. This was my first time trying Afghan food so I was excited to see what the cuisine offers. We got the combination kebab for 2 (2 red meats - lamb and beef, $100) which is basically a full set course menu and a fish qorma as another entree as there was 3 of us. The combination kebab is definitely more than enough food for 2, as the 3 of us shared that plus one entree and we were all stuffed. Ash - traditional noodle soup with kidney beans and chickpeas. I like the salty and slightly tangy aspect of the soup and it definitely whet my appetite for what is to come. Badenjan Borani - eggplant. I don't like eggplant but found the taste of this to be delicious. It is a bit on the mushier side for my liking though Fish qorma - fish was cooked nicely in a tomato based sauce Seekh kebab - beef. I didn't really like this one as much since the meat was tough but the flavor was great. Bara kebab - lamb. I love this one as it was juicier and more flavorful Kabuli palaw - the rice dish that comes with the kebab. I love this - it's like jeweled rice from Iranian and Persian cuisine, which offers carbs and a bit of sweetness to it. Pairs excellently with the dishes Firni - cardamom, pistachio, rosewater pudding. Classic Afghan dessert. Quite sweet but refreshing at the same time. Love it Dogh - an interesting salty drink made with yogurt, fresh mint, and salt. It felt like I was drinking sauce but more palatable. Service is good as dishes were taken out in good cadence and food came out at a decent pace.

I placed a carry out order for dinner and I was there on time to pick up the food and when got…read morehome I was su disappointed to find out that the food was cold. Cold meat average rice was so cold and old too. As if the rice was day old. I placed the three mixed grill meat which is a big plate that cost over $40.00 to find out that it was so cold and so was the bread too. Also they provided the smallest size de sauce container as if that sauce was made from gold. I don't think I will be going back to this place any more.

It's surprising that a place with such good food hd hardly any people dining in. Makes me wonder…read morewhat people are looking for when they actually want to dine in. Saturday evening and just one more family along with us :( Anyways, the place is extremely huge and has a nice ambiance. Makes you feel homely. The food was really good :) the rice was so flavorful. The naan was fresh and had that tandoor flavor that I absolutely love. Chicken was tender and juicy! Firni and Mango lassi were perfect. I would say service wise it was ok. There were 2 main ladies who were taking orders and they did not interact a lot which is ok. The owner came in once and checked in on us. Overall we were happy and satisfied. I would recommend everyone to please visit this place! They do have excellent food! Would love to see them filled in with people

Cafe Sabah has easily become one of my favorite spots since moving to Washington. The flavors here…read morereally stand out! Everything has that deep, smoky, grilled taste that makes each bite so satisfying. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food. I tried a variety of dishes, and nothing missed, but the mixed grill plate was the highlight for me. It's the perfect option if you want to sample different meats, and every piece was flavorful, juicy, and cooked perfectly.The space itself is beautiful--very open, clean, and inviting. The music adds to the experience, giving it a great atmosphere without being overwhelming. There's also plenty of parking, which makes visiting super easy

I'm Turkish, and I know what authentic Turkish food is supposed to taste like. I kept my…read moreexpectations very low when I ate at this place, but the Adana kebab was the worst thing I've ever eaten. There was absolutely no salt, seasoning, or spice in the meat. It was basically cheap minced beef wrapped around kebab skewers. I couldn't finish it, and my stomach isn't feeling great tonight. The service was awful. They basically dropped the food at our table, and no one checked on us to see if we needed anything until it was time to pay. The ladies' restroom was flooded with toilet water, which tells me a lot about their hygiene standards. I had a good experience here a couple of years ago, but I would never eat here again or recommend this place to my friends.