Dear God, whatever you do, don't order take out from this place. I wanted 2 Kubidehs, one chicken and one beef, each $9. After he rings up my card, he puts the receipt down for me to sign and it was $40. I asked why and his response was, it was what you ordered. "No," I said, I ordered 2 Kubidehs one chicken one beef, but you agreed to the price on the phone (with his accent I thought he said $14 not $40). Maybe it's a cultural difference, but I ended up paying for what I didn't order. I said I would pay, but never be back. If you go, pay close attention to what you order and good luck. BTW the food was bland. An Iranian woman I work with said this food was just like home, the customer service must be too. Lesson learned, check this off my restaurants to try. read more

I've been going to Moby Dick for years and years, I'm a DC native. Earlier tonight, I bought a combo #3 which is the ground beef and lamb. I came home and it was some sort of sandwich. It was supposed to be a kabab with rice. I called the restaurant and asked to speak to the manager. The guy told me that the manager was not there and just handed the phone to a young lady. I explained the situation and told her I would return the sandwich so I could get what I PAID for. She was rude and told me "so what", "no". I was blown away. Is this the way a loyal customer gets treated? read more

Worse customer service , I was there today at 9:30 pm , I checked their sign on the door and it says the open till 10:00 pm so I entered and order a kabob plate ,set and waited my order to be ready , the lady start to flipping the chairs over the tables and making a hell of noise while still there was customers at the floor ,I checked the time and it was 9:45pm , come on guys really are you kicking customers out even before your time to close ,I felt really offended by this behavior . for the food the kabob wasn't even cooked well . so sad for a food chain that trying to be at a decent level ,they need to focus more on the customer service. read more

Moby Dick - Doing a closing duties before even they are closed - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Kingstowne, Virginia

this location is the worst !!! I been there 3 time they don't now what's medium ,well done, extra well ... They never flow customer's request at all ??? read more

Moby Dick's is pretty darn good food. The pros: - delicious Iranian flat bread - you can (can, not will) eat healthfully here - food is much fresher than you'd expect of a semi-fast food place - pretty awesome hummus The cons: - these guys aren't going to set any land speed records; be prepared to wait - can get crazy crowded at peak times - not cheap Things to consider: - pepsi, no coke - a family destination - a bit hit or miss on the bread sometimes - yes, this is better than, say, McDonald's, but it still isn't actually health food; they love them some butter, a la Paula Deen read more

This branch of Moby Dick just opened within the last year. It's pretty consistent with the other Moby Dicks I've been to in the DC area. The meat is tender and flavorful. The bread is delicious. The hummus appetizer is fantastic (best hummus I've tasted). However, the rice is pretty bland. If you're looking for great tasting foods, you'll be better off going to Kabob Palace where they give you delicious chickpeas (or other veggies) on top of your rice. Also, the prices are a little higher here than they are elsewhere. It's still a good meal for cheap, but at Moby Dick, you choose between rice OR bread OR salad. (At kabob palace you get all of them.) The rice costs more than the other two, and there are no veggies to go on top of the rice. If you're looking for tasty kabobs in the Kingstowne area, though, this is a great place to go. I come here frequently when I don't feel up to driving all the way to Arlington for kabobs. The staff is always friendly and the food is always fresh. Also, I've never had to wait for a table. One thing Moby Dick has that I haven't seen elsewhere: the swordfish kabob. It's fantastic! read more

Slow, but very good. You don't really expect fast food to be slow - you expect a sit-down restaurant to be slow. Well this is somewhere in between a fast-food establishment and a sit-down-to-have-a-nice-meal type place. You order at the front, but it takes fo-eva to get your food (like 15 minutes or so, and it wasn't busy). BUT it was worth the wait. The meat was very tender, the bread was good and there was a lot of food. So yeah, if you want some nice chunks of kabob meat, this is your place. read more

I have recently visited this restaurant and it was my worst experience with them the quality was too good the price is not justified and less as compared to cost of dish I ordered and it's not even fulfil my hunger read more

I'm sorry Elina had a bad experience, but I've never been disappointed in the MANY times I've been. I have tried all the different meats on the menu: kubideh, lamb, chicken & beef. I've liked them all too. They also have daily specials on traditional Iranian dishes. You'll never get bored of the food! The owner is great; he knows me and has a good sense of humor. read more

A friend of mine ordered take out from Moby Dick's for me and her family. The lamb (Kabob-E Barreh(Halal)) was very tender and full of flavor. I enjoyed the rice as well as it was cooked perfectly (not too soft or hard). Oh the bread and baklava is out of this world! Thank you Moby Dick's! read more

stepped in one afternoon for lunch. "meh" is the overall feeling of the experience. The flat bread and sauce that you get before you meal is so plain and missing any decent flavor. The sandwich (wrap?) i ordered was alright but I've had much better. read more

I've been here numerous times but it was my parents' first time here. Every time I come here, I've enjoyed the food. Prices are higher than neighboring Noodles & Co. and Panera, but it makes sense with the large portion they give you (at least the combos). My dad order Moby's Combo 3 (ground beef and lamb) and my mom and I shared Moby's Combo 2 (ground beef and chicken). I didn't really like the ground beef (didn't really have much taste except the "beefiness"), but the chicken and lamb were good. Our combos included rice and side salad, which I've always enjoyed. The salad comes with a side of their dressing (not sure what's in it, but it's good). Doesn't come with a pita bread, however, which was a bummer; but to be honest, we were very full at the end of our meals. Overall, our meals were good. Service was good, too. Since my parents didn't know how to order, the lady at the register pointed out a picture menu for my very fobby Asian parents to understand what's in a meal. We had to wait for about 5 minutes before calling our number to pick up our order. The restaurant itself is spacious and clean. There weren't a lot of people here on a weekday afternoon (not sure about weekends). But since this place has been here for as long as I can remember, I'm sure other people enjoy coming here too. read more

If you are Kingstowne area resident, I think Baytnas over in Landsdowne shopping center is better for Middle Eastern and the Flame Kabob place over by the Springfield Plaza (where Hard Times is) is better for kabobs - I'm told Afghan Kabob and Food Corner Kabob, both in Springfield are better than Flame - but i haven't tried them yet. I've given this place a couple of tries and while I see why people might like it (the menu seems promising; a chain that is offering something besides burgers is nice) - I have not had good luck with food consistency; wait time;etc. If you are looking for something a cut above generic chains or fast food at Kingstowne Shopping Center- Aditi and Pasara (the Indian and Thai places respectively) located just across the street are better. Aditi's has a lunch buffet we have pretty regularly and it's good. Only had Pasara's for dinner and takeout - but it's good also read more

im such a fan of kabobs and falafel and all that jazz and i really gotta give it to moby dick for being one of the best fast-food styled kabob places ive yet been to. everytime i go my family orders the family styled kabob order which is pretty good price for a meal for 4 people! the chicken/beef is so full of flavor and the hummus is made to perfection. i love the sauces too. i go pretty frequent and am never disappointed. make sure to put taini and yogurt sauces on the meat and add the chutney to the rice and hummus for extra spicy flavors! read more

Very happy with our visit here. We ordered the lamb and beef combo and the chicken combo. The food was all fresh and delicious and perfectly cooked and seasoned. The lamb was my favorite and the chicken was my wife's favorite. Service was friendly and helpful. This was our first time and the employee helped guide our decision. Bit of a wait for our food but the complimentary warm pita bread with cucumber sauce they give you right when you place your order is delicious and helps pass the time while your food is prepared. I poured my extra cucumber sauce on my rice and it was incredible. Went with a group of four and two young children. Everyone was quite happy with their order. Kid friendly and accessible w/high chairs. I ate my entire meal and left feeling full and not overly-stuffed. read more

This is our favorite carry-out restaurant in the Kingstowne area. We usually buy dinner for our whole family (6 people) and bring it home. Their lamb, beef and chicken kabobs are our favorites. The meat is good quality, well seasoned and tender. We also like the ability to order their fragrant rice and salads by themselves (all rice, all salad) or half-and-half. Their naan bread is made right there and is warm and wonderful, particularly teamed with their excellent humus. I would highly recommend Moby Dick to anyone. Despite their puzzling name, the food is top notch. They are the best kabobs in the area. read more

The food was good and a great variety. I had the falafel, but it was a little dry. My kids enjoyed the chicken and the hummus was good.

Not the worst, not the best but in the middle. I had the spicy ground chicken kabob sandwich and while flavorful, not overwhelming to my taste buds. I like that they make their bread in house and the staff is friendly. Good spot if you are looking for something quick. read more

I'm from Iran and have known about Moby Dick's before it was a chain. No doubt, their food used to be better, but their food is still very good. It's been a bit "Americanized" (which is to be expected once a restaurant goes mainstream/chain); but again, it's still quite good. All of the entrees are pretty yum. Make sure to try some of the appetizers and sides though. They'll provide you with a lil' more adventure than just rice and meat. read more

This is just a chain based kabob restaurant. the food is not very consistent... neither is the service. Food korner, halal kebab, and landmark kabob easily knock this place out. read more

Pretty mediocre. I would give it 3.5 stars but I can't do half stars. Service is not particularly fast. I usually get the chicken kebab. The chicken is usually not dry, and it's seasoned ok. I've also had the lamb kebab and I wasn't that impressed with that either, it wasn't particularly tender or flavored that great. The rice is ok but not great. But hey, the yogurt is good...just drown stuff in the yogurt and your meal will be better. I'm sure I'll go here again just because of the convenience, but there are better kebab places. I think the kebab place in the Springfield Mall might even be better than this. There's a place in Herndon I really like, in the plaza where the KMart is - that's my favorite kebab place in the Northern VA area. read more

Good food, good service and clean appearnce. I have always been curious to try it and I took the chance with some co-workers for lunch. If you're interested in trying so ethnic food and just something different, this place is worth it. They are rarely crowded and they have cool lunch specials. It's a little cramped but it is workable. read more

Again!! What a bad customer service, this place provides. Wow, I'm just like, really people. The hardest part is that even when is the person who took the order!! You come to pick it up and; make you wait because they happened to not pay attention. On top of that, when you have explained that you had some issues in the past right here at this same location!! They still charge you for their mistake. What a joke and whoever runs this particular store, don't have any customer skills. Sorry that I'm not sorry for giving you my feedback read more

I can't say it was bad, but it wasn't exactly good either. I had the chicken kebab wrap, but for how long I waited I expected something better. The chicken itself seemed overcooked and dry, the seasoning wasn't anything to write home about either. The cucumber-yogurt sauce was surprisingly good compared to the rest of the meal, which is probably why I ended up drowning my sandwich in it. All in all, it's not a bad place but not one I'd visit unless I was really craving a kebab. Even then, it's probably better to keep your expectations low. read more

I can in here recently for lunch. I had barreh kabob (lamb), falafel, and doogh. The lamb was quite good and was served with white rice which had a sauce made of egg yolk. The falafel was similar to hush puppies, except on the inside it tasted like Indian samosas. The doogh is a drink made with yogurt, water, and salt. The meal was served with flatbread accompanied by yogurt cucumber sauce. The service was friendly. The place appears to be popular with the local Iranian community, which is a good sign. No complaints. read more

I ordered rice, chicken and koobideh kabob via Uber eats. They were super fast and thorough and the food was incredibly well cooked and tasty. I put in a small note asking for tahdig if they had it - purchasing a rice side and If they did. They sent us a whole tray of tahdig (fried rice) in addition to the rice we ordered! read more

I got into DC at 11pm by the time I was Settled it was 1am I was starving. So glad this place was open the food was huge good quality, and an inexpensive! I'd recommend the hummus plate and the gyros. read more

The people are very nice. They gave me homemade yogurt. It's salty and sour. It's really good. Took the food to go. The food was delicious!!! I highly recommend it. I have acid reflux and I had no problem what so ever. Their rice is amazing by the way. The bread as well. read more

First time here today & had the grilled salmon-very tasty!! It was very fresh and the skin had a nice crisp. I would definitely go back for more! read more

Moby Dick - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Kingstowne, Virginia

Hard to find a clean table when I was there around 5:30PM on 07/08. The place wasn't even busy but the staff were - busy talking and looking at their phones to notice the clean-up needed, from what I could tell. It's not that hard, folks, especially when there were about 6 people in the whole place. Low standards and unprofessional. Food was fair, but not like the gyros in Germany, where the tables are cleaner as well. read more

It was on of my fav restaurants. Today I ordered 6 chicken wraps and one beef. The beef had a piece of rock or a bone in it. I almost broke my tooth. Took it back and requested a refund. They didn't know what it was either. They will get sued with situations like this read more

This place is getting worse and worse! The staff are not friendly and have attitude, food is not cooked and salad is completely brown. Staff are not clean with long nails and no gloves. I did not see a manager in the restaurant!! read more

I got the chicken platter and it was horrible. None of the food was seasoned. The rice was bland the chicken was plain and the yogurt sauce is just too watery and bitter. Maybe I'm just use to the authentic spots and not this Americanized chain. It use to be good back in the day. Sorry I pass. read more

Excellent place to get healthy, fresh food. Food is always perfectly cooked and they offer a good variety.

This is the second time my order was not correct. I asked for rice but got salad. The quality is still good but it frustrates me that my order was wrong. Twice. I might start going to the kabob place in the Landsdowne shopping center. read more

I've been shopping from this location for more than a year now, the food is delicious but the customer service is bad! There's a forever cashier that whenever I ask for an extra green sauce, she looks at me and acts like I asked for an extra free meal. Maybe next time another location! read more

I usually get the kubideh platter or the combo but this time I wanted something different. I checked out the menu and saw the gyro. So we ordered a gyro and I specifically ordered it because I liked that it came with feta cheese in the wrap. When our food arrived and I bit into the gyro there was 0 feta cheese and it tasted bland and simple w/o. So I asked my husband to go and ask in the front and the cook straight up lied and said the gyro doesn't come with feta cheese. Now I understand that it is a pain in the butt to have to re make something but seeing that it was he who messed up and not us he should have remade it without any questions instead he lied about it like we can't see it on the menu. That was just poor customer service and it left me with a bitter feeling will not be returning. read more

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Moby Dick can cook Kabobs?? Well sort of. I stopped in Kingstowne center and walked around hungrily trying to decide where to eat. I chose this house of Kabob and stopped in to see if the elusive white whale actually existed. What I got was a long wait for a mediocre meal. This place had much more of a restaurant chain feel to it. I ordered the Combo III w/ salad, pickled vegetables and drink. I liked the sauce, it wasn't too sour and had onions in it. The bread was just ok. The best part was the salad, it was better than any other Kabob place I've been to. Usually you get some lettuce a tomato, maybe a sliver of onion and some oil. Here you got a very large portion (which you pay $1 for) of lettuce, tomato, red onions, feta cheese, olives, cucumber and an oil dressing. not bad The pickled vegetables were almost inedible, very very bitter and salty. As for the kabos they were just average, the Kabulieh was just ok, tasted like plain hamburger. The lamb was a little better, nicely seasoned but a little dry. Overall not a terrible place, but I probably won't be back until I try other restaurants in the area. Doesn't come close to Kabob Palace. read more

DEEELICIOUS! The food is fresh and filling! The vegetables and meat are perfectly seasoned; not salty, very savory.

I order the chicken kabob with rice every time and am never disappointed. I usually choose dark poultry because it's moister, but the chicken breast at MD is so moist and flavorful I never hesitate to order it. The portions are generous; I can never eat more than half and take the rest for the next day and it's just as good. Service is friendly, and yes, it takes a few minutes to get your food, but that is because it is all freshly cooked to order. read more