This place is a hidden gem here in Fairfax, highly recommended! We had the kabob, and it was delicious and very well seasoned. The service was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and very family friendly. read more

The best Middle Eastern food in all of Fairfax. You will love this restaurant with a cute little fountain in the middle and the most lovely hostess. Wouldn't want to go anywhere else for middle Easter cuisine read more

Located in a shopping plaza, the interior is beautifully designed! Service is amazing & friendly. Food - there's varieties of options here for everyone! I ordered the Kubideh Kabob and Lamb Biryani. The Biryani was seasons really well & the lamb was very tender. For the Kubideh Kabob I ordered their special rice with the dish & enjoyed the it! I do wish the kubideh was seasoned a little bit more was I thought it didn't have much flavor but it was paired with the tzatziki sauce it helped. Along with the meal, we also got bread which was crispy & standard bread but greatly appreciated :) we also go to try a special tasting if the pomegranate wine and oh wow that was delicious! I'm usually not a wine person but I really enjoyed it!!! Parking is outside in a shared lot. I saw they offer afternoon tea which I would love to come back & try one day! Dinner is booked quick so I recommend a reservation if all possible. read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Over priced very small portion but no flavor the first time tried the only best think was the bread

A girlfriend and I decided to try something new and go to afternoon tea here on a Saturday. We had texted with the owner Ida and were warmly welcomed when we arrived. The entire tea service had been laid out in advance with several sweet and savory options. I enjoyed the chicken salad and the eclectic options for tea! The ambiance was lovely with fluffy, colorful pillows and a calming fountain in the center of the space. We will certainly be back! read more

I've been going here with my family and friends for 5 years now. It never disappoints! It's beautiful and hospitable place with very tasty food! read more

My friend and I decided to stop by this afternoon for an impromptu lunch when we finished a job nearby. I had it saved on Yelp to try and so we did. The first thing we noticed were all the healthy plants and can only imagine how gorgeous it will be once the summer annuals are in bloom. Even the artificial plants were clean and shiny and not a spot of dust. The fountain in the center of the restaurant was beautiful as were all the tiles and pillows. The owner came out to greet us and she was so welcoming. I had the Ahsh soup. It was amazing. So much healthy flavor and goodness. Then I had the Vegetarian Delight entree and my friend had the Greek salad top with gyro. She was moaning the entire meal I felt like I was in the diner scene from When Harry Met Sally. She thought it was absolutely delicious!!! We will definitely be back. This is 00% my kind of food read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Ahsh soup and Vegetarian Delight Entree - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Came here for dinner with a friend. The food was decent, the service was good, and the ambience was pleasant. I'd come back again when I'm in the mood for kebab. read more

My family had a lovely afternoon Tea and Biscuits. The table setting was beautiful and the food was plentiful and delicious! The restaurant manager took great care to accommodate food allergies and ensure our comfort. Highly recommend! read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Afternoon Tea and Biscuits - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

Surprisingly filling despite the small-looking kebab portions. Meat and rice offerings and well seasoned and go well with their tea assortments. Inside water fountain and decorations are beautiful, make for a great seating environment. Service is usually good. read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

Cute little spot. Tried it for the first time and the service was friendly. Enjoyed the appetizers the most. Everything else was good/okay. Interior was unique compared to other spots, we enjoyed the half circle booths with pillows. Perfect for some tea time. :) (Which we didn't know there was tea here) Had the following: - 2 Person Saffron Tea Pot (There was 2 rock candy with it which was cute, but we only used one since we don't like our tea too sweet, took the other one home~ FYA they do charge for the rock candy, it doesn't come with the tea, we didn't know lol) - Veggie Samosa and Falafel Appetizer (Yum! Would recommend) - Veggie Delight - Gyro Sandwich and Fries (This was a huge portion) read more

See all

Excellent experience for tea time at this restaurant! The atmosphere was beautiful and the food was delicious. The owner was so kind, and you could tell she was passionate about the food that she curated for the experience. We ended up ordering food to-go as well due to the service we received. 10/10 for all around experience! read more

Actually restaurant has been combined with former Hav a Bite so the menus have a wide span.. ambiance with pillows and indoor water fountain. Good Greek food and good service. read more

Great environment, wonderful Service. Ida was very Kind. The Lamb Kabob was excellent.

Highly recommend this restaurant especially for the tea party! The tea was lovely and the spread was fresh, delicious, and filling and the service was impressive! It'd be great for a business meeting, girls outing, friendly connections or just because! read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Tea party spread - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

Beautiful ambiance. Friendly and professional service. Delicious food. Definitely worth visiting! read more

See all

Food was very good. Kofta was as good as it gets with the flavors. Lentil soup was fine but no bread or crackers were served with it. Saffron ice cream was very frozen (like a block) with ok flavor. I recommend letting it soften and be a bit more creamy and sweeter. I recommend bread and butter with the soup. I recommend iced hibiscus tea in lieu of hot. Please do not change anything about kofta. I would go again just for kofta. My friend liked his lamb meal. read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

Truly my favorite happy place over the years starting back from 2018. I love listening to the fountain as we eat leaning against jewel toned pillows...the colored tiles throwing soft light everywhere....sipping hibiscus or cinnmon tea from pretty china cup complete with little sugar cubes in a glass dish. This is what self care and indulgence feels like. Ida the current owner is what really makes this place shine. She is so very sweet and kind and puts so much love and passion into the cooking and the place that I feel like I come here to have a home cooked meal. The rest of the staff there are wonderful and love her and the place so the energy there is amazing as well. The food and spices are very fresh from market to table and I've never experienced getting sick after eating there which is rare anywhere since my body reacts to both chemicals and processing in foods. The food there has a wonderful kind of balance and symmetry on my palate...never too heavy and very light with just the right amount of spices scaled to your preference if you make the request and always cooked very well so that it is moist and flavorful. We've had a wide variety of dishes and have enjoyed every single one of them. There isn't enough space to write down what we love about all the food and tea...other than to say it's always an amazing culinary experience...allowing us a glimpse into the variety of cultures and dishes from her homeland and into Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. read more

See all

Quaint , hole in the wall The food is really good but I love their tandoori bread , depends what you get it with - hummus or whatever dip you want as the appetizer. I've come here several times to just order the same things and never disappointed. Really love the flavor in the food ! read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Chicken kabob with the seasoned rice - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

Lush decor (fluffy pillows!) and good Mediterranean food! We enjoyed the meat dumplings, and my wife dug the falafel (she said they were more crispy than normal, but good). A nice Israeli salad. Lovely chicken kabobs (the salmon was good, but can't hold a candle to the succulent chicken). Everyone else liked the Turkish baklava--too much honey.for my tastes but good for everyone else. read more

Guess I'm late to the game. How have I not tried this place? Great food, good service and a delightful location. Everything on the menu is awesome and you won't be disappointed. I recommend grabbing your date night partner and siting on the cozy couches they have while eating dinner. read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Meat mantu. Awesome. Only picture of food I got because everything else was devoured quickly. - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This unassuming place from the outside is a wonder oasis of friendly sevice, great food and relaxing interior design. Started with the Meat Mantu. Soft, creamy and not too heavy. Two people can share without getting full. Wife had the Kubideh. How do they get the meat this tender??? Great flavor. This is a must get. I wanted to try something different than their wonderful kebabs so i had the Boneless Chicken Karachi. Meat was tender. I asked for spicy and the heat level was medium. Still great flavor. Eating this dish is like getting a warm hug; it's so comforting. Speaking of comfortable, the water feature PLUS the vast amount of pillows makes this a place that's very peaceful to dine. Be careful that you don't fall asleep after dinner. read more

See all

Was craving kebabs and somehow had never seen this place before so decided to give it a try. The restaurant is decorated nicely - cafe style with a water feature in the middle and a TV portraying a nice steaming mug of tea - soothing. The food and service...not so much. First off, our server asked how I wanted my chicken cooked. I said, excuse me? You can't eat chicken not thoroughly cooked? She said, oh we like to ask our customers - medium, medium well, or well? Insane, please don't offer medium cooked chicken to people! The food arrived and portions were tiny - lunch portions, borderline kids meal. I asked for another white sauce and was charged for it - be aware! The bread was quite good and probably the best thing there. The two servers stood behind the register for the most part and were unnecessarily on the computer or their phones - though both were nice, they were not engaged. Needless to say, we wouldn't be back. read more

See all

Food is delicious and authentic. Very nice ambiance and great place to hold a large party. Ida is so welcoming and hospitable

We usually get mahicha pulao, along with chicken karahi. Their service and food is great. I also like the interior design of the restaurant.

Very soothing atmosphere. I was extatic to get the havabite items my family's loved but we're definitely coming back for mazadar specialties. The meat mantu appetizer was absolutely delicious. If my wife wasn't there, I may of licked the plate. read more

Delicious food! Everything was so fresh and flavorful. The ambience and decor was so charming as well. Had a great time and highly recommend!! read more

We were initially going to eat at Saravana Bhavan this past weekend. But that place was overly crowded, so we decided to come eat here (right next door). I had eaten here before, but my family had not. The lady who owns this place is so loving abs friendly. We were the only ones there when we entered. She was the only server, but the food came out fast. - Bread with hummus: the bread is delicious. Just order without thinking. It's fresh and warm. - Falafel platter: the falafels are delicious. I could have just ordered the appetizer portion with 4 falafels, as I was too full after eating all that bread. - Kheer: my mom makes kheer at home all the time (very common Indian dessert). But this one had a different touch to it. My hubby and I loved it. - I loved the fact that they have a kids menu and it includes the traditional chicken nuggets. My son was very happy. I would highly recommend this place. Tons of veggie options and the food doesn't disappoint. read more

See all

We came here for group dinner after nikah. Ida was so helpful with coordinating that and suggesting a suitable menu with sufficient variety and quantity. All the food was exceptional, particularly the different kabobs and lamb chops, and it's a lovely seating area with a small fountain in the center. Service was excellent and prompt. Highly recommend. read more

First and last time trying out this restaurant ! Beware of 18% forced dine in tax in addition to the 6% sales tax ,that's a 24% tax on a meal! Which is a complete rip off and completely unethical! I have never seen any restaurant forcing there customers to pay 18% dine in tax . The food portions were very small. We ordered the boneless chicken Kabob. It was literally small pieces of chicken breast with just rice. My husband ordered the chicken Karahi ,which came with just a small bowl of karahi ,one piece of bread and rice. The food was mediocre nothing special. Also they tried to hustle us into ordering an appetizer. Owner claimed that our order would take a long time and that we should order an appetizer while we wait. Place only had two other tables with people at them. Lastly we overheard a customer paying ,that was leaving the restaurant complaining about bad service to the owner. The female owner replied with "you came in so late". It was only 8:30 and the restaurant closed at 10:00! To top it off after this customer paid she walked back over to his table and returned his tip saying if you didn't like my service you can keep your tip, leaving the cash on the table. The female owner was overly defensive and completely unprofessional. read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Empty plates in my opinion. - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Food is delicious, ambiance is beautiful, and the owner is so nice. Our family really enjoyed having dinner here. read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

My overall experience was restaurant-like, but the food was up to par with Moby Dick, which was disappointing. Too casual/standard tasting for a restaurant. The fountain and colorful chairs, teapots are a very nice touch, but when we visited, the inside had no AC and it was pretty stuffy. Having tried very competitive Afghan spots in DMV, I was surprised to see a few, completely unrelated Greek items on the menu. No chutneys. The beef mandu and eggplant appetizer were both underwhelming, first being overcooked and the latter under. Kubideh is where I had a bite and thought of Moby Dick, rather than a charcoal flavor to get at a restaurant. For sodas, you get two refills. read more

I went here for a quick lunch on a busy day. The service was excellent, as I got my food quick. The food was pretty good as the chicken was flavorful. The vibe here was nice as well: containing a fountain and light music. Overall, a place worth visiting. read more

The fountain and couches with lots of small pillows made this place comfortable. The lady who served my table was very kind and informative! I loved the flavor of the saffron tea, the barg and koodibeh kabobs were perfectly cooked and the Kabuli rice was tasty! I will be back with the family soon! read more

Fantastic little place ! Had a tea here and it was such a lovely experience! Highly recommend read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Tea, fruits, sandwiches - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

Loved Mazadar. Interesting when you walk in--not your average strip mall restaurant. Delicious food, great service, very friendly atmosphere. Can't wait to go again. Maybe we'll take in their afternoon teas every day 2-6 pm. read more

Mazadar Restaurant - Vegetarian Delight--spinach, butternut squash, eggplant, with rice. - Afghan Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I was in area on a Wednesday evening (6:15pm) and read the reviews for this restaurant and was intrigued. Sat down, was offered menus inside (we were only diners inside... a couple was eating in parking lot), then was promptly ignored!!! No water. Nothing. Saw that they immediately added 18% to bill for gratuity. ..." and you can add more" I looked over and server and another employee were rolling silverware!!!! Totally ignored After several minutes, we got up & left. Nice ambiance. I was looking forward to a nice dinner..... which I had down the road and $pent $$$$'s read more

What a GEM! Mazadar is a local Afghan/Middle Eastern restaurant, located right off of Lee Highway. Their menu is extensive, offering various appetizers/starters, soups, salads, entrees (including Shrimp Qurma, Gourmet Falafel Platter, Mahicha Palow, etc.), kabobs, Sultunies Combinations, various sides, sweets, and even a children's menu. A group of us came here for a dinner get-together, and I ordered the Sambosa (a stuffed pastry with potatoes, spring onions, coriander and peas; this was like a large samosa, and the filling was very tasty! I loved the spices and the potatoes, and it had a nice kick to it!; it was served with a side of a cilantro sauce, which it didn't need) to start off with. For my main entree, I had the Barg Kabob (which came with basmati rice, marinated strips of grilled filet mignon, and a basket of bread; the meat was tender and cooked medium (I opted for medium well); it was very juicy and the marinade did not overpower the taste of the meat; the rice was cooked perfectly and was a perfect complement). The bread basket was full of sliced hot bread, and I highly recommend in getting the sampler for the start, as it comes with a variety of dips; the hummus was yummy! Service was very kind, welcoming, and very warm! The restaurant itself has a great ambiance; there is a fountain in the middle, and the sound of it really puts you in a relaxed state! The restaurant itself was decorated well and had a nice chic vibe to it. The food was all fresh and delicious - I cannot wait to come back and try out the rest of their menu! Parking is plentiful in the plaza lot! +delicious kabobs! +tasty hummus! +yummy sambosas! +friendly service! read more

Went there Friday night . Group of 12 . Had to make reservation using our credit card . The owner Was very accommodating . We wanted separate bills first 6 couples . Food is excellent . The kebabs melts in your mouth . Seasoned very well . Pulao with lamb was the best . Lamb soft & tender . Spanakopita was mouthwatering . Large portion . All food items can be shared . Their drinks were very good . We ordered two Shiraz glass wine . It was too tart and perhaps very old open bottle . She didn't want to change . Seemed flustered . Biryani was spicy & good . All their appetizers were very tasty . Definitely going there again . read more

See all

I could not even begin to tell you how great Mazadar is. From the sampler, lemon chicken soup, and all 6 entrees we had were fantastic. We did not try the dessert. Will definitely return. read more