Walked in and was greeted by super friendly staff. Placed an order to go and was told to have a…read moreseat and it would be ready in 5-10 minutes. Food was delivered to me hot and in a timely manner. Portion sizes are quiet large. I had the gyro and it can with a thicker wrap than I'm use to getting. Almost the thickness of a pancake. I enjoyed the meal and will likely return. Picture of the interior decor is included.

The tender Lamb Shank is bussin and the only thing I have tried from Caspian. Staff is friendly…read moreand the location is great for takeout. Maybe, just maybe.... They might be out of the lamb shank and I'll have to try something else.

The first time I tried Silk Road Choyhona, I had just watch a Youtube video about Uzbek food and…read morehad a craving for something I had never eaten before. To my luck, we had great Uzbek food less than 15 mins away! It was a while ago but we ordered the samsa, manti, kutabi, plov, and chohohbli, and I can't recall what else but we loved it! Last night my husband and I decided to dine in. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with cultural artifacts and art. This may just be a me thing but the serveware was envy worthy. It was gorgeous. I'm obsessed with beautiful dishware. There were only two people taking orders and serving food for an almost full dining room so we were understanding of a bit of a wait time. The staff were very friendly and checked in on us when they could. We ordered the khachipuri, samsa, oxtail, chohobli, steamed rice, pilmeni, and hot tea. Both the khachipuri and samsa were flaky pastries: khachapuri filled with a salty stretchy cheese with a cheese pull that tasted better than it was Instagram-able and samsa filled with a savory meat/onion mixture served with a tomato based sauce. Get one per person because you will not want to share. We ordered fried mini dumplings which are filled with meat and also served with same tomato based sauce that came with the samsa. They were delicious but afterwards I saw that you can get them steamed in a broth, I told myself I have to get that next time. The slow-cooked, tender oxtail was served over the best crispy, fat-fried potatoes I've ever had. The chohobli (chicken stew) was fall off the bone into a delicious tomato-based stew. We ordered the rice to sop up the delicious stew. The tea really helped to cut the richness of all the delicious food. I have not shut up about this place since we had this meal. I will rave about it to just about anyone that will listen in hopes that they will come with me next time so we can order more dishes to share.

When you can't travel, your taste buds can. Uzbekistan food is not well known, but when you are…read morecraving Middle Eastern food, this may fill your desires. Friendly service, the other table there on a Tuesday night were from that region, speaking in native tongue. Speaking of tongue, that is on the menu as well. We started with pickled veggies, cucumbers, red cabbage and green tomatoes- very tasty! The crispy potatoes were amazing, perhaps fried in beef fat? So Lucious, I doubt it was olive oil. The lamb loin kebab was tender and tasty, and at $10.99 a bargain! The shrimp kabab was just as affordable, yet I though I though they were a bit overdone. Worth a visit - help keep authentic restaurants in business.

from the outside, it looks like a fast food place and you still get that impression by ordering at…read morethe counter but this is a full-service restaurant with lovely seating area, pristine bathroom, great table service, and very friendly staff. the food was delicious and served piping hot. I will be back!

Amazing food and service! Went here the other day with a friend and we ordered the spicy…read moreChicken and beef kabob, penne vodka pasta, calamari and baklava. Everything was delicious. Our server who I believe is the owner was so sweet and attentive. I will definitely come Back when I'm in town next!

Consistent and delicious food that tastes homemade and made with love. I've been going here for…read moreyears and they have never disappointed me. Put your order in at the counter and shop while they make your food- it's so efficient! My go to order: -Combination koobideh: 1 beef kebab and 1 chicken kebab served over a bed of saffron rice and sides of lavash bread, grilled tomatoes, onion, butter and sumac. This feeds me and my husband for two meals- so worth it! -Hummus: they have the best hummus in Rockville!! Garlicky, smooth, and dare I say, luxurious. You HAVE to try it! -Shirazi: refreshing cucumber, tomato, and onion salad with I think dried mint and lemon. So simple but so good. I could eat a whole container of this with hummus and rice. -Fried eggplant dip: this is fabulous too, and tastes so unique with the whey ingredient. You just have to believe me and try it. The dry mint makes it taste like tea leaves and so fragrant. -Their sandwiches are fantastic too and remind me of Vietnamese banh mi with the pickles, deli meat, and fresh herbs. We like the Kalbas sandwich- garlic mortadella with pistachio! The market is my go to place for dried chickpeas, olives, walnuts, Barbary bread, Persian cucumbers, feta, Persian yogurt, local eggs (Poolesville), fresh and dried herbs, olive oil, and so much more! I cannot get the same quality elsewhere, and I appreciate their careful and thoughtful sourcing. They also make fresh cookies in house- my fave is the cookie mix that has like 5 different cookies. The staff is extremely friendly and kind, and the place is super well organized and clean. It's always so calming and enjoyable to shop there. And they are a local business that has been around for a long time and clearly a beloved pillar in the community. Definitely do yourself a favor and check them out!

This is definitely a hidden gem in MOCO. I was looking for a delicious kebab place cuz Mobys ain't…read moreit! They are also a Persian market. They carry delicious sweets and pastries. Zooblah Bamieh syrupy fried pastry is my top favorite. Next is their Saffron Ice cream another favorite. When I got my chicken and beef kabob, the seasonings and temperature was on point. Usually i add more seasonings to all my food but it was perfect. I never had their crispy rice which reminds me of my Puerto Rican (pegao) or concon) which was delicious. Another favorite is their Shirazi... which is a Persian version of pico. Food is delicious.. Im definitely gonna frequent more.

This spot has been on my radar for a good minute now!! It's a store, & it's an eatery that sells…read moreauthentic Mediterranean food!! Pardon my voice in this review, I was super pressed to get here!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @gourmetbazaarmd . Location Reviewed: 736A Rockville Pike, Rockville M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Cheesesteak ($14.99 ribeye with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, & Cooper sharp cheddar in a seeded roll with fries). Cheesy, meaty, & well cooked!! A well rounded cheesesteak!! The fries were LIKE THAT!! STAMP!! Their Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak ($14.99 with chicken, Buffalo sauce, onions, peppers, & Cooper sharp cheddar in a seeded roll). This has got to be the absolute BEST Buffalo chicken cheesesteak I've had!! Gooey, well seasoned, & mildly spicy!! LIKE THAT! Their Meatlovers Pinsa ($14.99 with hot dogs, mortadella, beef pepperoni, tomato sauce, & mozzarella cheese). A hearty tomato sauce, a fluffy bread, & fresh proteins!! STAMP!! Their Chicken Pesto Pinsa ($14.99 with grilled chicken, pesto sauce, & mozzarella cheese). Smoky grilled chicken, a flavorful pesto sauce, & cheesy!! STAMP!! Their Chicago Style Hot Dog ($14.99 with pickles, tomatoes, onions, celery salt, & hot dogs on a poppyseed bun). I can't tell you if this is an authentic Chicago style dog...but STAMP!! Fresh veggies, a huge sandwich, & outright tasty!! STAMP!! Their Kebab Combo ($19.99 with chicken, & beef kebabs, grilled tomatoes, onions, & jalapenos white sauce, & diced veggies with mixed basmati rice). This whole platter HIT!! Smoky proteins, fresh veggies, & aromatic rice!! . Customer Service: On Point! . Parking: Decent. . Recommendations: Just GO! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair & differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

I've eaten a lot of cheesesteaks in life and this is in my top 3 ever. You can find great online…read morereviews of them which is why I ordered it and didn't disappoint. In fact, I was still skeptical until I took the first bite. Great seeded bread, tons of cooper sharp melted in with a massive portion of ribeye. Also got onions, peppers, and mushrooms mixed in and it was so good. This is up there with Soko and Angelo's. At first I was concerned that it was kinda small, but it's so packed with meat, I could only eat half. Got full off the fries which were also solid. I'm gonna return soon to try again, not to see if it was a fluke, but because I couldn't forget that first bite.

chicken kabobs as tender, moist, and well-seasoned with a delicious marinad…read moreWill order again

My family came to Moby Dick (different locations) before moving out of State for a few years. We're…read moreback and tried this location last night. Glad we did. I had the Combo II (chicken and ground beef - $17.99) and my partner had the Combo III (lamb and ground beef - $19.99). We did each with half rice/salad. (They give you a lot of rice!). Also got an appetizer of hummus ($5.49) with bread and a couple of soft drinks ($3.19 each). The food is delicious. One really noteworthy point here is that the chicken is so moist and tender. At some kabob places, I have a "avoid the chicken policy" because the chunks of chicken are dry and pretty tasteless. They do a nice job on the chicken here. My partner liked the lamb and we both liked the beef, although I think the beef could use more seasoning. The rice is consistently fluffy and the salad is a nice size with a lemon dressing on the side. I love their hummus. Creamy and tasty. When the bread is right out of the oven (as it was last night), it is heavenly with the hummus and also with the yogurt that comes with the entree. But I do think you need to eat the bread quickly - after it sits for a few minutes it starts to harden and loses some flavor. I like the food a lot. The price point seems high to me, but it is a generous serving of meat.

I have not visited this place in well over a decade maybe longer. We decided to give it a try on my…read moreBrother's recommendation. Walking in nothing had really changed except the prices but that is everywhere these days. The gentleman taking our orders was nice and got us situated right away. The food took a few minutes to come out as it is fresh prepared not under heat lamps. I ordered the Lamb Kabob. Our food was brought out to our table and the serving size was generous. Plenty of meat, rice and bread with a nice tomato. I really enjoyed the meal, lamb was cooked perfect, the rice was delicious as was the bread and tomato. I wish I had not waited over decade to try them again. Everyone there was also very nice and the facility was clean.

I love Caspian.. they are so much better than Mobys Dick. The Kubideh is my favorite. I get the…read moreplatter. They are very generous with portions. The rice is cooked to perfection. The salad and pita come with the entree. I always order an extra kabob because you'll have so much rice you'll definitely need it. Their lamb is good too. The older man is the owner and is always kind and humble. Their baklava is divine. Not many places can make a good baklava. Order ahead to minimize wait times.

I tried the Manta pumpkin dumplings which came out piping hot with a nice sauce. That pumpkin…read morefilling was amazing and much more flavorful and well spiced than I anticipated. The spicing in it reminded me of kebab style spice. I also envisioned only pumpkin in it but it had other diced peppers/ veggies in it. The dough wasn't my favorite but was decent and that filling was so delicious. The dumpling's hot temperature was so comforting on a cold night. The spice sauce that came with the dumplings was delicious and spicy. It was like a chinese chili crisp sauce but with vinegar/ citrus flavor in it. I got teared up a tad from the spice sauce, it had good spice! I also tried the eggplant salad which came with hot fried eggplant in a soy-olive oil- ginger-garlic sauce with scallions, tomatoes, and cilantro A little salty/ heavy on soy sauce but really interesting and delicious regardless. I enjoyed looking at the Uyghur art and decor at the restaurant. This was one of my two first times trying Uyghur food. The other was at Dolan Uyghur in DC where I had laghman noodles and Korma Chop. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

My first time having Uyghur cuisine, and I enjoyed it!! They validate parking so feel free to park…read morein the lot behind the gates. The restaurant felt very authentic and cozy with all the Uyghur decor. I ended up ordering for take-out. I realized that the Maryland and DC locations have way more options than the VA. My absolute favorite thing is the Eggplant Salad. It comes with a lot of herbs, and reminds me of an adobo flavor (soy sauce + vinegar)! I also really liked the Samsa (beef & onion puff pastry bun). Everything was quite flavorful and filling! We also tried two hand-pulled noodle dishes: Gam Bian Soman (soy sauce and sesame based) and Laghman (tomato based). Both were surprisingly on the blander side, but the noodles itself were perfect cooked. I do like how not oily they were!

I went to Cava Mezze on a Sunday afternoon; There were only two other tables seated during this…read moretime, so I was seated promptly. Cava Mezze had some of the best customer service I'd ever experienced. The staff was so attentive--everyone from my server to the manager. Any member of the staff that simply passed my table made sure to ask me if I was enjoying my food or give me an update on the status of my food. My server also made sure to inform me about the restaurant's cuisine and menu before I ordered. As a solo diner, she made recommendations about what may be best since I wouldn't be sharing the small plates with a party. As for the food, I ordered the saganaki and grilled octopus. The restaurant also provided complimentary pita and harissa. The pita came out warm and the harissa was actually one of my favorite parts of the meal. The saganaki was good, but was ultimately just warm cheese; So as a solo diner, the $16 cost wasn't worth it to me. If dining alone, I probably would spend my money on a more unique appetizer like the hush puppies or mezze tasting. The elements of the grilled octopus were good, but felt like they were slightly off or missing something when paired all together. The grilled squid was tasty (well seasoned and smokey), but had a few too many burnt pieces for my preference and was /slightly/ tough. I still really enjoyed the flavor of it though. The fava puree was sooo good! Again, it had a great, slightly salty flavor that I really enjoyed. I think it was perhaps the brininess of the capers that threw off the flavors off, but the dish felt 100% more balanced once I mixed in some of the complimentary harissa! I really enjoyed my time at Cava Mezze and am excited to return to try more items from their menu. This restaurant is solo-date approved!

My wife and I had such a wonderful experience at Cava Mezze for Valentine's Day. Everyone was so…read morefriendly, and I enjoyed the wood-like feel/vibe, making it cozy on a cold and windy day. We had a reservation, just in case for any craziness, but it seems like anytime right before 12 looked like a good time to go. The whole staff was friendly and very quick to assist with anything that we needed. We ordered the Brunch Mania each and I got the Nutella Banana Fritters, Smoked Salmon Toast, and Spicy Lamb Benedict. Each dish was full portioned, which was great, so that you got your money's worth (other Cava Mezze's I've been to before had tapas style, but it has been a long time since that time). Each dish was delicious, and luckily I was able to try some other dishes that my wife ordered, which were wonderful. Don't sleep on those hush puppies, I wish I could've gotten more. We also ordered mimosas, which were 25 cents each (if you get the brunch mania), all of which were strong and worth it.

The hummus was excellent and very fresh. The bread is a generous portion but it isn't fresh, it…read morecomes in a bag and it heated up, so don't expect the crunchy bread you normally get in other places. I ordered chicken with rice. I didn't care for the spicy chicken kabob on the bottom of my picture. I wasn't expecting it to be ground chicken rolled back up, and the texture just didn't work for me. The rice was cooked well. It just was on the more pricey side but considering it's Rockville it's to be expected. Hummus 8/10 Chicken dish 6/10

Utter nightmare. Fahrad/Fred was the least responsive salesman I have EVER met. I had to call him…read moreconstantly. Bizarre. I had a $900 order and despite telling him I did not want a particular item 83 times, that's what showed up, so I had to spend more money to get what I wanted. I do have to say the kid at the shady grove store was very professional. Unlike Fahrad. I would NEVER order from this store again Lebanese Taverna and Baja Fresh are fabulous alternatives.