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    Karahi Boys

    3.1 (26 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Rebia B.

    Karahi boys is a great addition to Sterling. Finally a clean, modern Karahi place we've so desperately needed. While Ravi and Shinwari are aging poorly and in desperate need of modernization and quality control. The first visit to Karahi boys was surprisingly delicious. The staff was friendly and was nice enough to help us not over order. This place is new and in their soft opening so they had a limited menu. We decided to get HALF Charsi Goat Karahi ($40) and full kboys chicken Karahi ($41), 3 family naans (8 each) and the sultan rahi tikki boti (18). We have to give them some grace because this is a soft opening. Here's where I fell off a bit. They are priced as if they are a fine dining establishment and need to adjust prices based off the quantity and presentation. $40 for half a serving of goat karahi doesn't make sense, especially with no naans. It would have made more sense for the half to be $25 / full $40 based off the quantity we received. The goat karahi was tender but lacked flavor. All we tasted was salt. 6/10. The kboys chicken karahi was delicious 10/10. Quantity was good for the price. The tikka boti flavor wise was 10/10 but quantity was very small. I will try again when the hype dies down and best believe if they don't update the prices the hype will die down. Let's hope they will try to stay in the game.

    Rick K.

    1 Star - Very Disappointing Experience This was my first time visiting Karahi Boyz, and as a long-time VIP Yelper, I always try to be fair and honest. We ordered the K Boyz Karahi, and unfortunately it was extremely salty--to the point where it was not edible. For a dish priced around $40, this was very disappointing. One of the partners came over and asked how everything was. I gave an honest, polite review of the food. Instead of addressing the issue, offering a fix, or even following up, he walked away and never returned. That was surprising and frankly unacceptable at this price point. Everyone can have an off day in the kitchen, but how you handle feedback matters. Poor food combined with poor customer service makes it hard to justify coming back or recommending this place. I truly hope management takes feedback seriously and improves both quality control and guest experience.

    Karahi boys nice place need chicken under cook
    Riaz K.

    I went there yesterday and service is amazing S kabob and chicken was amazing just not marinated properly. I know Amir the owner will run smoothly.

    Best Karahi I have had in the DMV! I know a lot of people are complaining because the wait time of a new and popular restaurant are long, well, what do you expect? The food was excellent, very generous portions, and despite being busy, we got seated and finishing eating in a very reasonable time, on a Friday night. We had the karahi, family naan, deal, and chicken kebabs. You will not go wrong!

    Karahi Boys: A Modern Desi Favorite in Sterling We returned to Karahi Boys in Sterling, VA, on April 1, 2026, to celebrate my wife Nuzaira's birthday with a friend--just a week after our first visit, which shows how much we enjoyed it. Although the prices are on the higher side, Karahi Boys attracts a younger, well-off desi crowd. The restaurant stands out for its modern look, friendly staff, and consistently delicious food. Dishes are served sizzling hot, making the meal even more enjoyable. We had a pleasant chat with the owner, Mr. Amir Khan, who clearly cares about keeping high standards. However, during this visit, the table service was a bit lacking, and there was a mix-up: we got Charsi Chicken Karahi instead of Charsi Lamb Karahi, and we were billed for what we received. Even though it's tucked behind a gas station, Karahi Boys has plenty of parking and is quickly becoming a popular spot for those seeking a higher-end desi dining experience in the DMV. Zafar Iqbal, Herndon, VA

    Ria P.

    I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant, we ventured out of our way, on a freezing cold Saturday for early dinner, sadly this place was a disappointment. The inside of the restaurant is beautifully decorated, and I liked the comfortable seating and lighting, but that wasn't what I was there for. Firstly the shorter lady usher at the front door has to go, she looked miserable and not at all welcoming, she barely spoke, but her face said it all. Our waiter was better, more friendly. Service was slow, food, water, extra plates, cutlery took a long while to come out. The highlight of our meal was the family naan, soft, fluffy and buttery, which is sad, because we were there for the karahi. We ordered a half chicken mild karahi, but it was really spicy, and filled with mainly bones, there was hardly any meat. The biriyani was also pretty spicy, with only chicken and rice, there were no fried onions, potatoes or eggs but it did come with a very small raita. I wouldn't mind paying if the food was good, sadly I think it's all hype and I won't be returning anytime soon.

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    Worst most disgusting food and obnoxious service from unhygienic staff. Fell sick after eating. Avoid.

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    Had ordered food to go.GOAT karahi had bones with fat no meat .This is probably the case when you order to go.Very disappointed

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    Food taste great and very good ambience for families! Naan was so good! Service was pretty good!

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    Even though it's tucked behind a gas station, Karahi Boys has plenty of parking and is quickly becoming a popular spot for those seeking a higher-end desi dining experience in the DMV.

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