Saw this place while driving by a few times and finally decided to try it for a birthday lunch…read moreright when they opened on a Saturday. Great food. Authentic. Fresh. Delicious. Place was clean and service was quick. Will definitely go back again.

Amazing customer service and hospitality. The food is top Notch. Just tried the lamb kabob it was…read moreout of this world!! Def recommend it!!!!

I had a ground beef kebab wrap to go. It was very tasty, but the way it was made, it was hard to…read moreeat without the lettuce (and even at one point a bit of the meat) falling all over. I guess it was over-filled for the size of the bread. So maybe the trade-off is more food vs. easier-to-eat food. The restaurant is basic and casual, not really a date spot. You order at the counter and someone bring out your food (either to go or for dine-in) when it is ready. Clean restroom.

Phenomenal food and value for your money! The staff is incredibly friendly whether you're dining in…read moreor carrying out. Your order comes out quickly but would be worth a wait thrice as long! My favorite is the butter chicken curry lunch special. It's one of the best "bang for your buck" lunches that one can find in the DMV. Delicious chickpeas, naan, curry - everything! It's a quiet and comforting interior if you're looking to enjoy a low-key, delicious meal.

Amazing food... Naan is on point and fresh made Chicken…read morebiryani feed the family for a week. Items were hot. Don't expect the high end atmosphere (bench seating, simple decorations), and ordered at the counter. The staff was super patient with me as I butchered pronunciation and the cook/chef in the back got everything out fast (about 10 -15 mins) while I waited. Not a place to sleep on and will hit the spot when the munchies attack.

My intent was to get only roti as I was cooking meal at home but decided also to get Roti with…read moreveggies, and they did not disappoint. The roti was fresh and warm and the service was good, and pricing is reasonable. There is seating available and TV also, and decor was okay, but I ordered to go and they have Naan also. I will definitely try another meal there.

The food was absolutely delicious. The rice was seasoned perfectly and the meat fell off the bone…read moreand was super tender. You can tell it was made with love and intention. I highly recommend the Chicken Biryani. The staff were super friendly and even gave me a free water. The restaurant is under new management so guys go and try anything in the menu and I'm sure you'll love it just as much as I did.

What a nice surprise; and to be honest I feel guilty for having driven by this quaint little place…read moreliterally thousands of times and not stopping. The neighborhood is less than sketchy, as most of the locals know. And therein lies the wonderful surprise. The owners are very nice, the place is clean and the atmosphere (not that I care much what the atmosphere is like) is perfect. My go to dish whenever I visit Pakistani restaurants--and it is not your typical kabob joint--is Chicken Kahari. And it was 100% legit! We were unable to get the hummus because they were in the process of being made, which is fine, it means it isn't from a tub from Costco. The naan was soft and delicious! The samosas were the best in the area. We will be back, often.

This past weekend, I had one of those meals that lingers with you long after the last bite--halwa,…read morepuri, Punjabi murg chole, all coming together in a way that felt both familiar and completely new at Charcoal Chicken. The puri arrived hot and perfectly puffed--golden, light, and crunchy on the outside, yet soft enough to soak up every bit of flavor. Then came the Punjabi murg chole, and that's where the magic really happened. The chicken was tender and deeply seasoned, not overpowering, but rich with warmth and spice. Paired with the chickpeas, it created a hearty, comforting balance--earthy, savory, and incredibly satisfying. We all know halwa puri with chole is a classic. It's nostalgic, it's comforting, it's expected. But adding Punjabi-style chicken into the mix? That took the entire experience to another level. The chicken didn't compete with the chole--it elevated it. Every bite with puri felt intentional, layered, and indulgent. This wasn't just breakfast or brunch--it was a vibe. A bold twist on tradition that felt rooted yet exciting. If halwa puri is comfort food, then halwa puri with Punjabi murg chole is comfort food that decided to show up dressed sharp and confident. A combination I didn't know I needed--but now won't forget.

Really good, but next time I want to try some different items…read more I ordered the Garlic naan 6/10 not much flavor and the Briyani butter chicken. Although good, I really love saucy rice so I might have to try the Butter chicken independently. I'm also going to try a more standard briyani like the goat one. Overall, I will definitely give this spot another try. We ordered a to go meal. It took around 10-15 mins to prepare. A very casual looking spot.

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, our party of 12, including children, dined at the restaurant. Overall,…read morethe food quality was good; however, we experienced an issue with the rice that was served. Several members of our group noticed an unpleasant odor when attempting to eat the rice and brought this to the attention of our waitress. We were informed that the rice had been prepared fresh. As it was close to closing time, we chose not to escalate the matter further while at the restaurant. After returning home, some of us who had taken the rice to go confirmed that it had a strong, unpleasant smell, making it inedible. As a result, the entire portion had to be discarded. Based on this experience, we are concerned that the rice may not have been properly stored. We hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps ensure food quality and safety for future customers.

Consistently great flavor and quality of ingredients! Plenty of parking . Tractor trailer parking…read moreout front in well lit parking lot. Gasoline station with ATM . Wells Fargo Bank with ATM machine as well. Dentist next door in the event you inadvertently crack a tooth. Outdoor seating overlooking beautiful row of Crape Myrtle trees, also known as "Lilac of the South" by you incorrigible townies :)

Did a takeout and ordered the malai kebabs, chicken, rumali roti. The food was really good. The…read moreonly regret maybe I won't order kebabs for takeout, they get hard and chewy if not eaten immediately. Will try it again sometime

Came here for their buffet and I think this is one of the best values you get around the area…read more Selection wasn't as large, but it was really a no frills type of experience. They keep the items well stocked and warm. Service was friendly and the vibe had a quick meal/taxi cab lunch break place. And again for $17.99, I am trying to go back to this place soon. The pakoras were crispy and not too salty. And their veg biryani rice and curry lambs were the must haves on the buffet spread IMO.

Had amazing experience lovely service tea on house best hulwa puri in Va…read moreLove alo achar n hulwa Chole had little more soda and need a little more spicy but puri was best top notch ills ef try more dishes

This review is only for their goat Karahi. Meat was smelly…read moreand probably stale. I took a Nan bite with sauce from the bottom of the karahi and it smelled and tasted like blood. Probably it was the meat but could be the metal Karahi itself not washed carefully. They need to pay attention to what they are doing.

Several of us came in for lunch on a weekday and they were completely dead when we got there around…read morenoon. The dining was empty and it was rather cold inside too, then again it was snowing outside, so maybe that's the reason for them not being busy and it being cold. The lady who helped us was friendly and was very helpful with the menu, which was very nice. Their menu is interesting... it's one of these Middle Eastern places with so many items on the menu that they feel the need to try to appeal to so many that they have Italian along with Pakistani and Indian/Afghan - this is NOT ideal, please don't do this! You're Pakistani, Indian, Afghan, etc - stick to that food, don't try to sell everything for the extra business, it doesn't appeal to those of us who seek the authentic experience and food, but nonetheless, I gave them a try and I'm glad I did because all the food we ordered (everything in Pakistani style, since I'm Pakistani and I appreciate when this food is done right) was pretty darn good! We start with veggie pakora and veggie samosa, the pakora was spot-on perfect! The chickpea dough was seasoned perfectly and these tasted great! The samosa's dough was incorrect, like pie dough, but the filling was great! The entrées were pretty good - We tried beef chapli kabob - a little thin, but packed with flavor. Their veggie biryani was folded properly into the curry and had the beautiful colors it's supposed to have. Flavors were decent as well. Chicken Karahi, one of my favs was actually spot-on! The sweetness of the tomato in it was perfect alongside the tastiness of the curry - great dish! Channa (or choli, not sure what they call it there) was decent, but lacked the depth of "stewed down" flavor that I like from chickpea curry that's done with dried beans, this tasted/resembled canned chickpeas. Aloo Pollak was decent, but lacked that deep flavor that I love about saag or even a well-seasoned potato (aloo). As for their naan, it was GREAT! Nice texture, denseness, and doneness. I always ask for my naan to be non-cut and no grease, butter, ghee - I HATE this culture of putting that nasty, greasy stuff on naan, roti, or chipati - must be an American thing, because I don't recall ever having this as a kid in Pakistan. Bottom line - Very nice experience. They have tons on the menu and though I might not have though everything was absolutely perfect, 100% of the things I ordered were totally acceptable, flavorful, and when served with other dishes would make for a very nice meal. I'm not sure while this place has such poor reviews, possibly because they're trying too hard by serving Italian food when they're not Italian and they have no business doing this. Either way - stop in for decent Pakistani food, I definitely appreciated my visit.

Very bad food, very bad service On November 20, 2025, we…read moreplaced a lunch order for our team at Prince William County Public Schools. The order (No. 1002) was picked up from their branch at 13600 Foulger Sq, Woodbridge at 11:50 a.m. The total amount charged was $242.57 (including a $37 tip). What we received was absolutely unacceptable. The order was incorrect and incomplete, with two meals and several items missing. We immediately called your restaurant and requested that the missing meals and items be delivered, but nothing was done. This level of negligence and disregard for customer service is shocking. We paid in full, including a generous tip, and in return received a botched order and zero effort to correct your mistake. How do you expect us--or anyone in our school division--to ever order from or recommend DilPasand after such an experience?