I'm a repeat customer! I've dined in once but usually take out. I love their chicken breast kabob…read moredish although I do think the meat portion could be bigger. It comes with a large portion of rice that is I think is infused with saffron and there are thinly sliced sweet carrots and raisins on top (this concept at first puzzled me as I wasn't used to a sweeter rice dish but it's really good). And I usually get the eggplant as a side (you can choose). The bread that comes with the meal is so yummy and tastes excellent reheated in the air fryer.

There are a lot of mixed reviews on this spot but I decided to try based on the numerous photos…read moresubmitted and the food looks great. Kabobs are usually priced around the price that this restaurant has priced their menu items at so I believe it is fair. I cannot review for takeout, but for dine-in, there was enough food that I had leftovers and had to ask for a to-go box because I could not finish the rice. The food is flavorful, they add a lot of little touches like a slice of lime, two different sauces for you, and a giant piece of bread. Mango Lassi is $6 but is made fresh.

I've been meaning to come here for years and I'm so glad I got the chance to try it for dinner with…read morea friend!! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The space itself was cozy, and the wall decor made it feel warm and comfortable, perfect for a nice dinner with friends or family. The lamb skewers were so flavorful with generously-sized chunks of lamb on the skewer. I was so curious about the noodles and I'm glad we got the chance to try the gambian soman. You can tell the noodles were hand-pulled, they were so bouncy and absorbed the flavor of the meat (we got lamb) and the bell peppers so well. For dessert, we had the honey cake, which was also amazing. The cake layers were a little crumbly which complimented the cream layers in between, and the sweetness was perfectly, which I usually am cautious about when it comes to food sweetened with honey. I did end up coming back two days in a row because I was craving the lamb lol

Even though Eerkin lacks on the side of ambiance but it more than makes it up for it by the…read moreuppercut its food delivers. I have been to almost all the Ughyur food spots in the DMV and Eerkin is simply my favorite for several reasons. The food is served piping hot. Like pipe down hot or whatever you say... and it is darn delicious. This time around I went there on a date and even though the date went horribly wrong because the girl was telling me if I want to be with her I have to stop wearing shorts but as soon as I took a bike out of this Thawa Lamb Shank her voice became mute and all I could hear was the storm caused by the flavors in my mouth. Everything here tastes amazing, from the soft and chewy hand pulled noodles to the dumplings and the pilaf. I love this place. 5/5 I won't mind having more bad dates here.

We always order food from Friends Kabob for our parties, and their kabobs and chicken kabobs are…read moreconsistently outstanding. We recommend them to all of our friends, and everyone has always been extremely happy with the food. They use high-quality, fresh ingredients, and in my opinion, this is one of the best Persian restaurants around. If you want to experience the authentic taste of Persian cuisine, Friends Kabob is definitely the place to go. All of the appetizers are delicious, especially the Kashk Bademjan, which is absolutely amazing. Their sandwiches are also incredibly flavorful and satisfying. The portion sizes are very generous, offering great value for the price. On top of that, the management is very professional and always provides excellent customer service. I highly recommend Friends Kabob to anyone looking for authentic, delicious Persian food. We'll definitely keep coming back!

The FOOD, and the SERVICE, is really good but as for the small things that people get the prices…read moreare high and outrageous for a fruit roll-up and the little bit of fruit like watermelon $8 is high and $7 for the the roll-up is very high plus the room that one smokes hookah in is also very smokey although the food is great the room has no ventilation and the windows are always closed due to someone wanting more cigarette and hookah smoke too fill the room which is not good the only reason I gave a 2 is due to the food and nice staff my friend and I have asked them too put a ventilation fan to suck out the smoke but nothing yet or ever

Here's a polished Yelp review:…read more Excellent food, service, and ambience! We had a wonderful experience at Alborz Restaurant. The food was excellent, and the ambience was warm and inviting. Our server, Emberson, was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and very professional. The portions are quite generous; many dishes are large enough to easily share between two people. Overall, a great place for a delicious meal and a relaxing dining experience. Highly recommended!

incredibly delicious and authentic!!! some of the best persian food i've ever had! portions were…read morehuge but it was pretty rice heavy - wish it had a better ratio of rice to meat. was slightly pricier than I was expecting for the area but still very much worth it especially for the amount of food. dessert (faloodeh) was also quite good! went on a weekday night and it was plenty of availability.

Huge shoutout to the staff working here, they were so sweet! I was offered a sample and i was…read morehooked. I ended up getting a combination chicken bowl and I really enjoyed it. Although the pricing is a little steep compared to other places in the eatery, they give a big portion. I was even able to split it with a friend. Definitely give it a try if you're in the mall!

I got the chicken Shawarma wrap with french fries and the food was poor quality, oily, and gave me…read morestomach problems shortly afterwards. I won't be coming back.

After seeing the photos and reading the reviews, I was really excited to try this place…read more Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The restaurant is quite small, with only three tables, and the food in the buffet area didn't seem very fresh. Our rice wasn't fully cooked, and the chicken was dry, which was disappointing--especially since I had high hopes based on the reviews. On a positive note, the olivieh sandwich was pretty good and had a nice homemade feel to it.

Got takeout from Marian for the 1st time. My wife liked it, but it was not really for me. The…read moreZereshk Polo was fine, but the berries were sour to my taste, and the chicken lacked much flavor. My wife liked the Khoresht Gheimeh With eggplant. The Shirezi salad needed a bit of salt, and the recipe's addition of parsley overshadows the other flavors for me, but again, it was fine for my wife.

I have been wanting some middle eastern/Mediterranean food lately, and just the day before I…read morevisited Akivva Grill in Arlington VA. It was very good, but I spent more than I normally would for eating out. So that is what brought me to Shishkabob Express. While not quite as flavorful as Akivva, I cannot ignore the value that this place offers. I definitely enjoyed the AYCE buffet; I'd say 3.5 to 4 stars for the quality of the food, and 5 for value.

Amazing food for the price, meat is tender and juicy. Dishes are frequently replenished.read more

tldr; possibly the best kebab/kubideh spot in Fairfax area - seriously, you'll stop searching for…read moreany other. I freaking love this place. Delicious kubideh. Perfectly seasoned. I thought I'd like the beef more than the chicken but the chicken far outshined the beef (not saying the beef was bad by any means. EXCELLENT quality). Their dish composition is also thoughtful - two different types of rice, delicious when mixed, especially with the chickpea spread. The salad is a nice touch to cleanse the palate every few bites The chickpea with the bread was a really nice starter. Idk how they do that chickpea sauce/spread but I'm obsessed. And I didn't even pay for it. Get your kubideh/kabob fix here. Quality and quantity for price is S+

I highly recommend Grub Palace for kabobs in the northern VA area…read more I placed an order over the phone and needed to make some substitutions within the 2 Family Platter packages we got, and they were so kind and patient in taking my order. Everyone who got to enjoy the meal thought everything across the board was delicious. It's my dad's new favorite kabob place, so we'll definitely be back. The only downside to our order was that we placed it for a 6pm pick up, but it wasn't ready until 6:30pm. It is a small business, so I'd recommend leaving some wiggle room if you're ordering a larger order.