Calling this place an "Afghan restaurant" is a disservice. Yes, that's the focus but it feels more than that. Most Afghan bistros tend to fall into one of two categories; mom-and-pop fast-food type places with an emphasis on kabobs, or dinner halls that serve a more upscale presentation of the same fare. This is something in the middle. It feels fancy, but it also feels like an eatery/take-out joint. The decor doesn't even scream 'Afghan food'. I went with a filet mignon dish; yes filet mignon! Not kebab style, but placed on a rice dish. I thought everything was well above average. The food was excellent, as well as the presentation. Side-dishes were good too. read more

Krave Eatery - Afghan Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I ordered the chicken kabob and beef gyro. The gyro was super tender and flavorful. The gyro it self was very good, however the naan was on the chewier side, but that could have been because I did carry-out. The chicken kabob was also super tender. My favorite side was the rice. The rice was pack with spices and was delicious. The side I chose was spinach and it did the job. Additionally the green hot sauce was sour and spicy. I really like it over the chicken. I would definitely recommend this spot if you crave kabobs or gyro. read more

Krave Eatery - Chicken Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Not the same! Sorry but food is completely different! Service always nice friendly man at front, I knew him since he opened that place along he make a lot customers. read more

Great place! The food is absolutely delicious and staffs are friendly. Beyond expectations and they have nice dishes and cutlery. Must try again. read more

Krave Eatery - Lamb chops - Afghan Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

​Krave Eatery features Afghan food, and my eyes became big with excitement. I never had Afghan food and was eager to try. The grill option consisted of choosing a protein, a choice of rice, salad, two sides, and bread! When you dine in, you receive complimentary hot tea! I decided not to have tea since caffeine was late in the day, and I wanted to sleep later on. ​Here is what I ordered: ​ ​Lamb Chops ​Brown rice ​ Garden Salad (house dressing on the side) ​ Eggplant ​ Chickpeas ​ ​It was suggested I sprinkled Sumac on my lamb chops. He was right. It added to the flavor of the lamb. The lamb chops were juicy, and brown rice was seasoned with cumin and cardamom, among other spices. For my two sides, I ordered chickpeas and eggplant. Since eating enjoying meatless Monday for the last six months, my palate now craves chickpeas. The eggplant was roasted and then fried (known as Bouranee Baunjaun) and remind me of a chunky baba ghanoush. ​ ​Follow me on IG @dreamyeatsworldwide and TikTok @dreamyeatsworldwide for dreamy eats reviews and laugh! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ read more

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Ordered chicken kebab and it was so good. Chicken was juicy and rice was just cooked right. Will recommend to friends and family.

Awesome!! I HIGHLY recommend trying Krave soon. They have totally authentic Afghan dishes, and MANY other things...burgers, steaks, salads - many excellent choices. We had chicken kabobs and a beef shwarma (sandwich), and both were just excellent. The portions were also VERY generous, and we have half a sandwich left over! The staff were all really friendly and efficient, and made sure we had a great dining experience. And...prices were very reasonable, you totally get value for money here. I absolutely recommend this gem, and know you will be happy you gave this excellent restaurant a try! read more

Krave Eatery - Afghan Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Closing time on Yelp 10pm. Walked in at 830. Someone shouted from the kitchen that they are closed. Walked out and called their phone number. "What time do you guys close?" "9pm" "Oh ok, cause we just walked in and someone said you are closed" "Hangs up the phone" Well shoot seems like the manager is not in and someone is trying to go home It was 5 of us. The business just lost 5 customers because of one lazy employee. Moreover probably more business though, bc we won't be trying again. read more

This place is not worth going to, unless you are here to take pictures and leave, don't eat their food. The only reason this place has two stars is because of the decor. As an Afghan this food is not good enough, seasoned enough, warm enough to be called afghan food. I had the chicken kabob and had high expectations from the reviews and pictures. Their rice is bland, barely lukewarm, and tasted crunchy. Their beans and chickpeas came directly from cans and were not warm. The chopped salad was just tomatoes and nothing else. The fries were frozen and not seasoned at all. The chicken was mediocre as it was cooked but not seasoned at all. The bread was 4 2x2 small pieces that do not have the luxury of being called Naan. Please find an actual chef. Til then, stick to drinks or aesthetic. I put pepper on everything hence the seasoning. read more

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I wish I could give more stars. We randomly found this place on a two-day conference when the rest of our group went to a chain restaurant. The manager welcomed us into the most adorably decorated space. I've had Middle Eastern food before, but Afghan flavors were new to me. I got a chicken bowl over rice, and it was perfection. Every bite was different due to all of the ingredients but each one amazing. We actually went right back the next day for lunch again. I love almost an hour away and will be returning as soon as I can! read more

Excellent Gyros! The flavor is amazing! Love the style it's made. 1st time here. I will return and try other items! The menu looks very appetizing! read more

Krave Eatery - Half eaten scrumptious! - Afghan Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Saw this recommended in the Annandale Blog so visited the first time tonight. They feature a fast casual menu of Afghan and American favorites in a very pleasant yet simple setting. We chose the chicken kabob sandwich and the filet mignon kabob dinner. The dinner came with multiple sides; the sandwich was a la carte. Overall? Terrific! The meats were well-seasoned, tender and perfectly grilled. The sides were top notch--even the spinach that I often dislike. While their burgers look good, we'll be back to explore the Afghan side some more. Maybe the best kebabs we've had in the area. Taking home some baghlava because we don't have room for dessert. read more

Krave Eatery - Casual seating area with lots of room. - Afghan Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Our first time here and extremely disappointed. Food was cooled. The bread was stale, rice was lukewarm, the chickpeas were cooled. Came here based on the great reviews, but won't be visiting again. read more

Beautiful place, beautiful people, amazing customer service. I was greeted with a smile and the atmosphere is pure relaxation. read more

Krave Eatery - It is pretty in here! - Afghan Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great food for a reasonable price. Aesthetics and decor fits just right. And the cherry on top...their customer service :)

Walks in at 8 pm, with a 9 pm closing time and was told most of the menu was not available. They could only do burgers and bowls. No kabobs, no gyros, no steak and cheese. Ugh. The fries and burger were good, but most of our group decided to eat somewhere else. read more

Great reasonable prices clean and good tasting food! Highly recommend it. Decor is so beautiful

You can never have too many kabob options, I always say. Coming into here, there was a nice modern decor, a difference from other casual kabob joints. They make it hang-out worthy. I came here and got the aushak appetizer, which you don't see offered at most Afghan casual kabob joints as well, the Aushak appetizer was actually good and I bet when they offer the Mantu (dumplings) it will be good as well. I got the salmon kabob entree, and I felt the spices/seasonings just weren't there. There wasn't a lot of rice/bread either, while this is good for folks trying to avoid too much carbs, other folks who come to expect a generous portion of rice and bread will be disappointed. The chickpeas came out cold and flavorless, tasted like it came straight out of a can. The eggplant was good. I came on a Sat night just before close and every table was taken, so this place is becoming fast popular. Overall though, I just felt that the meal lacked flavor, and was cooked unevenly. There are plenty of other options in the other so unless this place makes improvement (it is new), I won't be back. read more

This restaurant is the real deal. I have had kabobs before but these were fresh and delicious. The sauce was also amazing. Even the rice was fragrant and fresh. My Afghan friends took me here and said it is their favorite and I can see why. I highly recommend it!! read more

Phenomenal spot! This place suits someone "kraving" kabobs or even American food; it's a nice blend. We had the beef and chicken kabobs, eggplant, and French fries. Kabobs were succulent, eggplant had great flavor and consistency, and even the fries were good! All meals come with naan, a salad, and a side. Additionally, the staff was extremely welcoming and helpful. The ownership has prioritized hiring Afghan refugees and consequently providing opportunities for refugees getting back on their feet, an obviously worthy cause. Without reservation, I highly recommend supporting this new business! read more

Gyro wrap is FIRE!!! So good.. I added rice, chick peas, and red beans not thinking they would really work in a gyro but OH MY amazing!

Worst Gyro Ever!! No even gyro on a spit roast. Cold gyro meat added to a warm bread. Not worth it, and not going to last in the area. read more

Krave Eatery - Worst Gyro - Afghan Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Wow! Amazing flaffel, and delicious French fries. The clay baked bread is some of the best I've had and tastes really traditional, while the great tahini sauce and hot sauce has a rather unique taste that feels a bit more modern. The decor and atmosphere feels friendly and comfortable. It's is a little obvious that they have just opened. But in a few weeks once the staff is trained (I was accidentally rung up for an additional sandwich, but they caught the error after the food arrived and fixed it), this will likely be one of my favorite places to eat. I also love the fact they have gender inclusive restrooms. Check them out. read more

Love the food. I saw some bad reviews saying that it's only worth it for the atmosphere (which is fun) but I have seen a line of people picking up take out without sitting down. I'm writing this review because I'm planning to order takeout from Krave this weekend, and I've eaten there and enjoyed the fun decor, too. Maybe it's not the most authentic Afghan food you've ever eaten... well, they also serve Oklahoma Hamburgers and spaghetti. Leads me to wonder what mid-westerners and Italians think of it. But it is its own thing and that's the charm! Embrace the American cultural fusion. It's quirky and fun and delicious. My boyfriend (ex-Manhattanite and consequently a food snob) got takeout here when it first opened and was so impressed that he brought me in to enjoy a sit-down dinner a few days later. I recommend stopping by for solo lunch or a casual date. read more

This place is EXCELLENT! The food is freshly prepared & delivered hot to your table!! The owners are extremely nice & the prices are reasonable!! The pictures of the food are a great representation of what you will be served! I would give this place 10 stars!!! read more

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Had the shrimp kabob and my son got the cheeseburger. The shrimp were horrically over cooked. They were so dry and chewy I could only eat 3 of the 6. Bread was cardboard, wouldn't even try the eggplant because of how it looked. The burger was so thin it should have been cooked for about a minute but it was burned to the point my son couldn't eat it. $31 for dinner that we threw in the garbage and made popcorn. Don't go here. read more

Such a great experience at Krave! Amazing food and even better service! We got to talk to the owners when we were there and they were so accommodating and kind! The food portions were large and everything was delicious! Definitely recommend getting the dumplings. Can't wait to go back!! read more

very good food, great overall experience. I enjoyed the very friendly servings and the food was to die fo

First visit. Enjoyed it! I had the salmon kababs and will come back to try other things.

Such a beautiful environment so clean and welcoming excellent service, they serve food on high standards and food tastes amazingly delicious I haven't eat at any Afghan restaurants like this before ,I am excited about this restaurant and I look forward eating there again and again,we highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Afghan food and wants to eat somewhere that's clean and food tastes great once you eat there you wanna go again and again I promise read more

Krave Eatery - Afghan Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

So delicious! Went with my mom for lunch and we loved the Beef Gyros. They're big gyros so excited to eat the leftovers later. Also it's so cute inside great for meeting friends. read more

Krave Eatery - Beef Gyro - Afghan Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Fabulous place - clean, organized and relaxing. The foods are great! Tried filet magnon and Salmon and loved both. In a token of Afghan hospitality, plain tea is available for free. read more

Fair pricing, nice atmosphere, friendly service.

Amazing! 100% recommend! Great and delicious food and wonderful service, also nice portions and beautiful interiors! read more

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This place is amazing. They have good food, good customer service and good design. I highly recommend this place it was my first time and I'm definitely coming back for more!!! read more

This place is horrible. Bad service and rude people. Expensive for what it is and the worst part is that the food is not good. Skip this place, it isn't worth your time. read more

Placed an order ahead of time and i still had to wait 20 mins. I got the filet kabob it was okay. It was tender and seasoned but a couple pieces weren't trimmed properly. The bread was gritty and it was really off putting. It had a crunch to it like it had been contaminated with sand. The spinach and chickpeas weren't the best but it was pretty good. The rice was very oily my gf and i struggled to eat more than a few bites at a time. read more

Krave Eatery serves delicious food @ quite reasonable prices. The food is presented in real china dishes w/real flatware. (No plastic utensils in this wonderful place.) The staff is extremely accommodating and the food specialties are served from a central kiosk. Definitely a "hit" for me. Hope you enjoy it as much! read more

This place was recommended by a friend. We had the chicken kabob and the bolany. They were both very good. The sides dishes were also excellent especially the eggplant. The place is very nice and clean. read more

Not only is the food absolutely delicious, but the decor is unusually nice and atmosphere is very stylish. In addition to the Afghan cuisine, they also have some excellent options for American food in case you have any less adventurous eaters. read more