Amazing Persian food! Everything was so fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The kabobs and rice were…read moreexcellent, and the portions were generous. The kids absolutely loved the food too! Such a wonderful family-friendly spot, and the service was warm and welcoming. We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely come back!

Lovely little spot for grabbing some takeout. Called ahead and they had it ready in 10 minutes…read more Prices might seem a bit high at around 18/20 for some of the meals but they really give some very generous portions. Nice char on the meat, well seasoned, big portions overall, tasty sauce on the side... will definitely be back to try some of their other offerings - especially from the small bites/sides category.

Food Great Service- extremely fast…read moreBusiness- extremely Clean Highly Recommended, can't go wrong

I visited LebTav at 888 17th Street NW in D.C. for lunch two days in a row, and overall I had a…read morepretty good experience. The food was flavorful, fresh, and seemed to be made with quality ingredients. One of my meals ended up being cold by the time I ate it, but that was completely due to my own circumstances and had nothing to do with the restaurant. The customer service was very good. They took my order quickly, answered any questions I had, and were patient while helping me navigate the menu and figure out what I wanted to eat. I appreciated that they didn't make me feel rushed even though they were busy. As far as the atmosphere, the restaurant has a nice casual lunch vibe with high-top tables and other seating. It can feel a little tight once the lunchtime crowd comes in because the place gets pretty packed, so finding comfortable table seating may be a challenge during the busiest part of the day. My advice would be to come prepared to sit close to others and maybe even make a few new friends while you're there. The biggest thing keeping me from giving five stars is the portion size compared with the price. The food was good, but for what I paid, I expected a little more food. I understand that this is downtown D.C. and the location probably plays a big part in the pricing, but the portions still felt somewhat small for the cost. Overall, I enjoyed both of my visits. Between the quality of the food and the helpful customer service, I would come back. I'd just like to see a little more value for the price. Solid four stars from me.

Had a wonderful experience at Darvish Kitchen. The restaurant is beautifully designed inside with…read moreelegant Persian decorations and a warm atmosphere that makes the dining experience feel special. The staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and great at giving recommendations throughout the meal. The food was flavorful and authentic. I got the Persian ghormeh sabzi (herb stew), which was absolutely amazing with rich, comforting flavors, and the wheat soup was also delicious. For dessert, I tried the Persian affogato, which was a nice ending to the meal as well. Overall, a great spot in DC for flavorful Persian food, beautiful ambiance, and excellent hospitality.

I came for a friend's birthday and was excited since I have heard of this restaurant before. We all…read morestarted out with a round of drinks and then some dips. I split the eggplant dip with a friend and would recommend doing the same. It was actually quite big for a dip. It was delicious. The fried onions on top confuse me, but the overall taste and flavor was really good at the dip. It also came with bread as well so just a tip. There really wasn't too much from a vegetarian perspective that was an actual meal, so I did eat beforehand. I did want to give this place a try so I did order the pickled plate and a side of rice. Both were really good, nothing groundbreaking, but they were delicious. I really like that the rice had a nice crispy crust. It was really fun to break and it had a really good moist flavor and texture. Our server was good. No issues or complaints with the service received. It was a pretty busy Saturday night though so I don't think I could've expected anything better. The overall restaurant itself is beautiful. There's so many small and unique touches that really make this place its own. There was one wall that was actually draped with rugs, which is really really cool. It was honestly just a really beautiful space to be sitting in. You can tell that they put a lot of time and attention into the decorations. Overall, I probably wouldn't go back due to the actual limitations of food for non-meat eaters. Well, there are quite a few side options, there's nothing that's really substantial for a meal. I will say that my friends that did or order the larger platters really enjoyed the food and were saying great things about it. I would say if you eat meat and you wanna try something flavorful you should give this a try.

Great Mediterranean food at a reasonable price. They have many side dish options. The chicken and…read morebeef combo is delicious. The hummus tastes great.

Two Haiku Review:…read more Not the best kabob I've had, but the flavor was There and the portions Were quite large. Pretty Fast service and for a good Price, I give four stars.

Hard to find and you might have to go through a TSA-like process. But if you don't mind the hassle,…read moreyou're in for a treat. You'll find very tasty Afghani kabobs here, super flavorful and tender. I got the lamb and chicken combo and it was so yummy! Even the bread, the sauces, and the chickpeas were delicious. Is the location in a weird spot? Yeah... but it's worth a visit. If you ask the security people, they're super friendly and hip. They lead you right to it and make it super easy. The dining area is spacious and well-lit so it's pretty comfy for a cafeteria/dining hall style lunch place. If you're in the area, I would 100% recommend!

Our usual kabob place closed down so my coworker and I had to find a new spot. Yafa is located…read moreinside the Regan building and is serving up some great kabobs in the heart of dc. I went with their chicken and beef combo which was a decent portion for DC. Their chickpeas were just ok but the kabobs themselves were juicy and very well flavored. Solid kabobs spot and one of my go-tos for lunch.

Talk about a hidden gem!…read more Saying that we enjoyed our time at Afghania would be the biggest understatement of 2026. It's a little higher up than some of the more commonly known restaurants but we are so glad we made the trek. Everything we had was a hit, there were no misses and that's rare- especially since our group totaled 6 people. That's a lot of people to impress. We were only a couple bites into our dinner when my mom said "we have to come back here again, and soon" For starters we had the assortment of dumplings. All delicious but my favorite was definitely the pumpkin. Sweet, and flavorful. If you're not a huge fan of spice, like myself, skip the spicy beef dumplings. I mean, it's in the name. Our table bought a variety of things and sampled all of it as dinner. We got the beef tenderloin and chicken, the chicken and ground beef, the Kandahari vegetarian flights, and the Moguhli (the one thing I hadn't sampled (hint, it was also spicy). The beef? Tender. The chicken? Juicy. The difference varieties of prepared rice? Flavorful. The drinks were also a hit. I had a mocktail that was mild in taste, with a hint of sweetness yet refreshing (the name is slipping me at the moment). Dessert? To die for. The cardamom tres leches was the best dessert I'd had at a restaurant in a while. I would make a trip back to Afghania just for it. The service was also amazing. Our server was very patient (we were a table of six, ¼ bilingual, ¼ just French speakers and the rest English speakers), and also very knowledgeable as everything we ate came at her recommendation. The décor is tasteful and in no way overbearing : white table clothes, artwork that depicts the culture, and it was overall a very cozy and intimate vibe. Hands down, a wonderful experience.

The food here is great. We thoroughly enjoyed our appetizer and both entrees. Lots of flavor in…read moreeach dish and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The portion sizes are large as well so we got to take home some leftovers. However, the service is not up to par unfortunately. The staff all seemed new and there were only three servers for all the tables and they were also serving the downstairs bar. When we arrived for our reservation we had to wait at least 10 minutes for them to acknowledge us. There is no waiting area because of the size and layout of the restaurant so it's probably best to just wait outside. Once seated it then took quite a while to receive water and place our order for drinks and the appetizer. When we were eating the appetizer one of the servers came over and asked if we had the bread yet. We said no and then he went and got us the complimentary bread basket that the other tables already had. I will also note I saw a few cobwebs in the ceiling corners upstairs. If the service improves I think I could give this another chance.

I love this place. What a treasure amazing service every time.. the food is extraordinary the sea…read morebass is so crazy good. Hummus is extraordinary. Innovative cocktails.. many great rice options. The SOLTANI kebab I think that's what it's called is really great too I've been here three times and it never disappoints.

Rumi's Kitchen DC was an absolute standout and one of my favorite meals in DC. The flavors were…read moreoutstanding, and what impressed me most was how beautifully they let the meat shine without overwhelming it with spices or sauces. Even the vegetarians in our group were raving about the food. We ordered the lamb merguez, mushroom hummus, eggplant appetizer, and a family-style spread of soltani kebab, lamb kebab, and chicken barg. Everything was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. The portions are HUGE, so definitely plan to share. I also loved the fresh sabzi served with pita--it was such a simple but delicious addition. The mocktails were excellent as well and paired beautifully with the food. Service was outstanding. We were a large group, and the team took excellent care of us with quick, attentive, and friendly service throughout. The ambience is fantastic, with a rustic, warm vibe that makes the restaurant feel both lively and inviting. Between the incredible food, generous portions, and excellent service, Rumi's Kitchen is an easy recommendation and a place I'd happily return to.

We've been here several times since it's opened and so far, not much of anything has disappointed…read moreus. The designer for this restaurant did a wonderful job, it's so easy on the eye. We've grabbed dinner multiple times and have had a variety of items. The kitchen puts their foot in each dish, the food is always flavorful and well plated. The flavor profile is pretty distinct for each dish, so you're not experiencing a lot of the same across dishes. The team here are very approachable, kind, and attentive. We haven't tried their brunch yet, so am looking forward to that!

Some of the best happy hour I've had a minute, everything I had was super tasty. The flat bread was…read morewarm, fresh and soft and they were very generous with it. The best thing I had from the HH menu was the chicken sharwama and egg plant dip absolutely delicious, I really recommend the lamb sliders too. My least favorite was the fish kofte it lacked flavor kinda bland. We also got the butter chicken and it was mind blowing get the cardamom sauce that comes with it. Service was very efficient and our bartenders were really lovely. Loved the vibe in there too not too noisy or crowded really calm, I'll absolutely be back here.