Before the food, I must compliment the two WONDERFUL people who took care of my wife and me. Sorry, I did not catch their names. One young woman was behind the register and the other our waitress. My wife and I saw this place by accident while driving to the nearby Ross store. Since I am Gluten sensitive, I know that most kabob foods are safe for me ... but I always ask. The two young women both truly understood "gluten free" and guided me accordingly. Since we wanted a quick lunch and not heavy meals, my wife and I split a Chicken Kabob plate. With 6 large chunks of perfectly prepared chicken, a small salad and a giant helping of very special rice (see below), there was plenty of food for both of us. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and cooked. If you are not familiar, it is NOT "HOT" spicy. just delicious. We have a wonderful Moby Dick's in Olney (about 2.5 miles from my home). We enjoy their food all the time. It is claimed to be "Persian." Maiwand claims to be Afghan. To me, the food is very similar in name. BUT, while both are delicious, there are differences. Maiwand's rice appears semi-fried and mixed with a generous helping of raisins and maybe shredded tomato (to be honest, I'm not positive - but whatever it is it blended into the overall flavor of the rice beautifully). Chatting with the two young women, we were happy to learn that there is also a Maiwand Kabob restaurant closer to us in Clarksville MD. We WILL be searching for it soon! They do a Sabzi dish that I want to try, as well as a curry and Jalfarazi daily specials that sound awesome. Overall, a wonderful lunch served with care by two wonderful people. At $16 for one, it is a bit expensive, but for two = very reasonable. I must note that eating out has become outrageously expensive everywhere! Finally, this chain advertises that their food is "Halal," the Muslim equivalent of "Kosher." This is important to many people! read more

I've been coming here for years since they opened. The food is consistently good and the service is always great. The price is also very reasonable for the portion. You can bring your own alcohol which makes it a great HH spot. The place is always clean and plenty of seatings for everyone. read more

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I've only gotten takeout from here but it's always been a wonderful experience! They're fast and the food is always good - plus their prices won't break the bank! They have a few tables inside if you'd like to order at the kiosk and then eat inside. Parking is sort of limited right out front but there's a huge lot for the Safeway grocery store if there are no spots available. read more

This is the best and tastiest location of this local franchise! Been coming here for over 15 years! Reliable and tasty Afgan food!!! Tastes better if you eat-in! Can't be in super rush- they make to order so takes about 15 min to have food ready. Aushak, samosas as apps, chicken tikka kebab and veggie platter amazing flavors!!! read more

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Growing up, I had a lot of Muslim friends and over the last 20 years. I've tried pretty much every entry in the Middle Eastern category in the area. Maiwand has top tier meat, really well seasoned and marinated. Much better than some of the other places around here. But it really sticks out with my mom is the green sauce. That green sauce is so good you could put it on a flip-flop. There are times when DoorDash offers significant discounts to Maiwands competitors and I still choose them just because no one else has perfected the green sauce like they have. Love the chicken, beef, kofta, and tandoori chicken read more

Overall: Easily 4-Plus stars. Great value. Food: 5 stars. Well prepared and on time. Service: 4 stars. Well organized and friendly. Ambiance: 5 stars. Plenty of tables and clean. Areas to improve: Provide receipt after making payment. Have take-out menu, flyers, readily available for customers to take. Parking: 3 stars. Shared with other stores. It could be difficult parking when busy. read more

I'm a regular at Maiwand Kobob, but most of the time I forget to check in. I never had a bad experience here. I usually order to go with coworkers and my order is always right. I strongly recommend this restaurant. read more

The restaurant was pretty clean, had a good amount if space, and the staff were nice. The prices were very reasonable and you get a generous portion. I ordered the lamb kabob which came with naan, salad, and fragrant "brown" rice- flavored with what I assume is clove, cinnamon and raisins. The gourmand flavors really compliment the savoriness of the meat which was nicely seasoned and tender. Also the side of pumpkin was delicious and interesting because it has a garlic sauce that balances out the sweetness in the dish. Overall, I will definitely revisit. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Naan - Afghan Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Delicious kabobs and great place for a meal. We ordered a little bit of everything and we had so much food! I loved the pumpkin side especially. I enjoyed my chicken and I would definitely order it again. The restaurant has drinks in a cooler and plenty of options. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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$65 for 3.5 tiny plates of unseasoned food. The sampler platters come with only 2 pieces of tough lamb 2, pieces of dry chicken, a thimble full of spinach, and 2 tiny pieces of beef over a sliver of onions and 2 scoops of rice. The veggie platter had only a small handful of chick peas falafel and unseasoned plain white rice. If you don't value having leftovers be sure to overpay to get your tiny food plates from this location. read more

I tried the salmon kabob, which was excellent- The bread was not as fresh or soft as I remember it from the past. The salmon, rice, and chickpeas were great. They were missing my salad and spinach sides though and had instead given me the wrong sides (rice and bread) so I called in to get it rectified. The lady was yelling at me at first, but then conceded that she would give me the correct sides next time I came in. Let's see if it pans out. Stay tuned. read more

Always able to get a great take-out meal from our local Maiwand Kabob location! The chicken kabob entree is my favorite! The portions are quite large, and the food is well seasoned. We also love the samosas, hummus and pita bread! If you're looking for a new place to add to your rotation, check out Maiwand Kabob! read more

I used to love this place but for the past year it has been bad. The chicken is dry. THe fries are soggy. The rice was salty. No more chances from me. (Note the people are nice but I don't go for the company) read more

Good food and portions and even more so for the price. The tandoori bread is excellent.

I placed the order over phone and the order was taken and handled with great service. The order was delivered on time and the food was ready and good read more

Always consistently good food . I have been gong to this place for lunch for over 6 years . Fresh and well seasoned and always tasty food ! I would recommend this location over others. read more

Great food and great service. I went there 2 minutes after closing and I was bummed. Lo and behold they decided to give me food waiting for a customer to pick up but didn't. Too bad for him and a great dinner for me. Of course I went the following week and feasted. read more

Maiwand Kabob is a MD classic. They have multiple locations (I believe this is the original), and while they can vary a bit in quality it's only from really great to amazing. This is one of the amazing one, you really can't go wrong with almost any item on the menu. It's also a great value with dinner size portions for lunch prices. Go, go, go! read more

Maiwand Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I thought I had posted this review a few months ago. First visit to Maiwand Kabob every though a buddy of mine eats there a few times a week and always raves about it. I have seen a few locations about town but it always seemed located in the vicinity of some other restaurant I planned to visit (e.g. Rangoli) so I never bothered. This location is in the same shopping plaza as the Safeway and is diagonally across from Safeway so plenty of parking. I placed a to-go order for the Chicken Shawarma and Naan. it came served with a side of fries. Pretty great portions and nice, friendly staff. I sat in the restaurant while I waited for the food and a family came in for lunch. They were greeted warmly and since the restaurant doesn't have a large seating area, it suddenly felt like I as in someone's kitchen. People were laughing and seemed to be teasing the guy behind the counter. Couldn't quite make out what was being said but the scene was pretty cute. When I have chicken shawarma abroad, there is much more of a citrus flavor and I love that. This didn't have that flavor but was still well seasoned and yummy. I will definitely check out other items on the menu next on my next visit. read more

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I've been on a bit of a kabob kick lately, and was searching for something for lunch in this immediate area of Columbia / Ellicot City (I think its technically Columbia here). I stopped in this plaza to grab something quick at the grocery store, when I spotted Maiwand. Its tucked in on the far side of the plaza, near some former banks and other outer-lots, and its pretty easy to miss, but I'm glad I found it. The restaurant has a good sized menu posted on the left when you come in, as well as some items behind the counter -- I didn't see the full menu until after I'd ordered, oops! Be sure to check it out, they've got some good specials. I ordered lamb kabobs, which came with naan, rice, and a salad. The kabob was simply roasted lamb with onions, and I admit, I could have done for a little more kabob. It was really good, which may have had something to do with why I wanted more! The meat was cooked to perfection, and the onions were well done without being burnt (beyond the normal little bit of char you'll get from the grill). I really enjoyed the bread, too. Overall, a very good experience, and I'll definitely be trying them again. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Perfectly cooked lamb kabobs - Afghan Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Pros: Halal Location Price Cleanliness Taste!! Omg the chicken tikka Quanty - I can usually share a platter or save 1/2 for the next day Cons: Timing! No.Matter.What. you're going to wait! Call ahead and arrive? 15 min wait after arriving, spontaneously drop in and place an order? 15-20 min wait ..I don't like it but it's typically worth the wait, which brings me to my second and final con (yep only two).. INCONSISTENT - chicken is not always completely cooked through and sometimes the salad quality dwindles. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Love this business. Great food. Nice people. Friendly to health care workers in the neighborhood.

I really like Maiwand!! It's inexpensive and you get enough food to last for another meal. The daily specials are great too! The one drawback is that naan doesn't normally come with a meal, like some other places. You have to order it if you want it. The appetizers are always filling. You can order a bunch of appetizers and sides and be full. This particular location is small with limited seating. If you want the lunch buffet, you'll have to visit the location in Dobbin Center. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Foreground: Green pea and Potato Curry, Spinach and white rice, Background: Veggie Platter - Afghan Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Got take out while visiting our kids. Was absolutely delicious. The lamb kebab was delicious. So tender. Seasoned rice was great. Loved the hummus. Online order was easy. Quick pickup when promised. Would eat there again. read more

Always good Friendly service, good vibes. Lots of seating in Columbia Crossing A favorite to take out or pickup. M loves their pumpkin. A loves their spinach, potatoes, curry. Good salmon But yelp reviews are toooo long. ...... read more

Small eatery - for something quick like during a lunch break or a quick dinner. Staff were decent, felt like they were not as friendly (didnt get the normal greeting or goodbyes) but they were not rude. I got the chicken seekh (which is a spiced minced chicken kebab) and samosas which are dishes I have had before elsewhere. The front guy told me the Samosas were going to come out first then the main dish bc it takes at least 15 mins to prepare - then 20ish min later they both came out at the same time. Bummer. The samosas were good, they were very crunchy (which is different than the breaded ones I've had before). The Chicken Seekh and rice were alittle bland, not as flavorful like the other places I've tried. Overall for the price and portion, this place is just decent but not the best, it didnt satisfy my craving. read more

Maiwand Kabob - Chicken Seekh Kabobs - Afghan Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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I came here with my mom the other day and ordered the kofta and chicken kabob. To start the restaurant looks beautiful, I wish I snapped some pictures. The meat in both kabobs was good but not great (a little tough, 3/5). I LOVED the rice though. It was sweet and contained cinnamon, carrots, and raisons (5/5). The salad was really good too with the veggies tasting fresh and the amazing dressing (5/5). Will definitely be coming back! read more

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AWESOME! Very flavorful food, good portion and that's all I have to say about this place I haven't tried any of the other things but the first thing I got was amazing. The green Chutney is banging!!! read more

Maiwand Kabob - Lamb/chicken, chutney, naanw - Afghan Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Don't call it a comeback!? The quality has risen again from a years-long lull. I look forward to eating here when I go to my parents house. I just get the chicken kabob every time. I've had almost everything on the menu and it's just my go to. read more

fantastic dishes. have been going here for years. friendly service. the beef and lamb kabob are delicious. ask for the beef to be med-rare, as it's normally over cooked, and you'll get perfectly tender beef every time. samosas and baklava are insanely good, as well. the rice is seasoned perfectly and i've never had an incident where anything has gone wrong within the 15 years i've been going here. i can't say that about many places, trust me. read more

Very unassuming place but their food is really awesome!! My personal favorite there is the weekly special of boneless lamb curry!!! Very big portions, nicely seasoned and cooked to perfection. I also think they have the best falafel in town. read more

Just ordered delivery and it came before the estimated time. They even gave me an extra naan bread. The food was delicious. Definitely ordering again from here soon. I ordered aushak, naan, samosas and a chicken kabob dinner that came with rice and a salad. read more

I used to get takeout from here very often but suddenly stopped because it was far from my work. A few days ago, I was craving chicken jalfarazi which is one of their weekly specials and I went out of my way to get it and I'm sad to say but I was disappointed. The portions are a lot smaller than they were before, even for the sides. The naan that they give was so hard and tough that I couldn't tear it. The chicken still tasted just as delicious as I remember it. I'm going to go there again to try the other items on the menu to see if they've changed or remained the same. The employees are still friendly and the service is fast. I'm definitely gonna go back to try the other dishes but I'm still a little bit disappointed about the naan and portion sizes. read more

I love Maiwand! The staff is always so nice and helpful. The food is delicious too. I love the kabob over rice, and their bread is the BEST! I can't say enough good things about this place read more

Every time I come up to Columbia, I try to eat here. I absolutely love their Vegetable Platter - it comes with their Chickpea Curry, Spinach, Green Pea & Potato Curry, Babaganoush and Pumpkin; I believe it comes with rice and naan as well. It's a great variety of flavors and textures, all cooked and seasoned well. I can't speak to any of their other dishes as I have yet to try anything else - highly recommend! read more

HIGH QUALITY KABOBS at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! My girlfriend ordered me kabobs and samosas to-go, and it was just as good as dining in! If you grew up in and Hoco and enjoy kabobs, I'd be surprised if this wasn't your go-to spot - VVP read more

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Got some delivered from grub hub the other night Well packed , accurate and very tasty , Somosas Kababs , falafel. Great pita and hummus read more

Call before you go in to make sure they're not out of the special for the day at 5:23. They were already sold out! If you're going to offer it as a special make sure you have enough of it to last until at least This is my third time stopping in and they are out of the special at 6 o'clock three strikes you're out I won't be back read more

We absolutely love this place! We recently did a big carry out order & everything is so fresh. They have maintained great quality & big portions for a reasonable price. This place is SO worth it! read more

Maiwand Kabob - Lamb Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Always, everywhere, everyday, anytime!!! You can stop at any of the locations and know that you will enjoy whatever meal you get! The falafel is great for vegetarians as well as the veggie plate. Something for everyone! Truly delicious... read more