Ended up here after keeping a friend company at the VA ER. We came in to an empty place on a weekday afternoon and had free rein of the dining room. Our server seemed to also be working the kitchen and the only employee in the place. He wasn't particularly welcoming or inviting. The food was just ok. The spices didn't jive with me and my beef was quite over done -- neither tender nor juicy. But the portion was at least large. The restroom was subpar in terms of cleanliness. And the toilet seemed to be coming off its hinges. I'd look elsewhere for Afghan food. read more

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This is great addition to the Bloomingdale neighborhood in DC. We didn't have any Mediterranean options until they opened here. We recently went to the some of their food during the happy hour. They have some appetizers and a couple of drinks options during the happy hour. I wish the added some entrees as well to get more attention to their happy hour menu and they can attract more customers. We really liked their appetizers. We came back to try some of their entrees. Minced beef I am not sure what's it's called but it was so delicious. I felt its slightly overpriced. I wish the prices were nominal so I could eat here often. Ambiance and service is great. They do add gratuity in the bill. 4 stars for pricing. read more

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This restaurant has continued to improve. Last time we were there for their happy hour and were pleased. This time it was a dinner and we were even more pleased. The food was delicious and the portions were sufficient to take home leftovers. The interior is nice and the chairs are comfortable. The servers make you feel welcome and either the manager or the owner would come by from time to time to check on us. It looks like they manage a good take out business as well. If you haven't been in a while, give them another try! read more

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Restaurant is decent. It was a bit chilly and service was ok. I got the falafel wrap on the lunch menu since we asked and we were able to order on that one despite it being dinner time. The falafel was good but hummus was meh. The fries also got cold quickly and weren't crispy. The appetizer we had with filo and feta was a little heavy but I liked how it went with the salad. Ok spot not sure if we'd return but another restaurant nearby was an hour wait so it was an ok alternative. read more

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Came here for lunch and enjoyed a great meal! They have a great selection of hot and cold appetizers perfect for sharing, wraps with a choice of meats, soups and salads (the lentil soup was really tasty), and main courses. They also have Turkish inspired desserts. The cocktail list and Turkish tea and coffee weren't being served when I visited, which was too bad. Prices were reasonable and dishes were well-portioned. It was not very crowded during the lunch hour and service was quick and friendly. It looked like a number of people were doing takeout and they also offered catering. read more

I'm sad I've gone past this restaurant so many times without giving it a try because it's so great! Daphne was our server and was super helpful and lovely. Went on a Tuesday and their dining room was empty, but it seemed like there were plenty of takeout orders. It was a casual contemporary space with plenty that could possibly even host small events. We started with the cold appetizer sampler platter to try all the dips. They were out of a couple (ezme and baba ghanoush), so we got a extra of the others and each were delightful! The hummus was substantial and creamy. The tzatziki was so creamy and refreshing. The mast-o-laboo was a very yogurt dip and that's exactly what it tasted like, which was a great addition. And the muhamarra was mild and super nutty. All the dips were SO thick in the best way and I'm looking forward to ordering the dips for parties in the future. The accompanying pita was fresh and soft. Next we got an arugula salad and crispy potato cakes. The potato cakes were like fancy tater tots, but it wasn't oily. The salad was a real show stopper. It also included tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. The crunch and freshness was fantastic. We asked for the dressing in the side to maintain the crunch longer. It was a surprise highlight since we were expecting a boring plate of arugula. Got the chicken shish kebob that came with a small salad and rice pilaf. The seasoning on the chicken was gentle and it was cooked to perfection, not dry at all! The salad was lovely and another surprise highlight was the pilaf. It was perfectly seasoned and a little buttery and well cooked. Left smitten and was so happy to have some pita and dip the next day. What a great neighborhood spot. I can't wait to return! read more

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I ate dinner there last night and it was so good. I went back for lunch today. I tried the Turkish beer for the first time and it was quite good. Service was excellent and the cold appetizer sampler and hot appetizer sampler were both delicious. read more

Hands down If the best one of the best Turkish food spots in DC the Chef did his thing with plate, do your self a favor and come get some... staff is very welcoming, the ambiance is nice very quite lo key vibes not to bright with window seating.. read more

O Kabul - Chicken in Thin slices under wrap, salad and rice and fries to Go, oh and the Ginger Beer yessir.. - Turkish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place! Got the mixed grill platter for two and the hummus. Both were perfect - hot (well, not the hummus), delicious, and beautifully presented. Great value too, with more than enough leftovers for another meal at home. The place is beautifully decorated and lit. Service was attentive, if a bit charmingly awkward, like the proprietor/manager, who was doing everything except cook, had maybe not much experience as a server. No matter -- I will be back! read more

My friends from out of town visited and I wanted to treat them to dinner. We chose O Kabul for the large portions. Don't get me wrong, the food was delicious because Turkish food is so easy to love... BUT, the service was lacking to the point where I felt embarrassed. When we ordered our drinks, the server looked worried as if he didn't know anything about them. They took 20+ minutes and tasted nothing like the description, it was sour and salty at the same time... ‍ we had to ask for a sweetener. Only then did he tell us the bartender was sick and not working. Next, I ordered a chicken dish and I was brought beef instead. That was an easy fix and my dish was remade. We thought all of the traditional desserts sounded delicious, so I asked for "one of each" as a table. The server proceeds to bring us four of each dessert, one for each of us. I don't know how that would ever make sense considering we were full from dinner.... not to mention it racked up an extra $100 on the bill. I tried to clarify and I was told I had to pay for them because they are made fresh and can't be sent back. I wanted to treat my friends for visiting me, but we were all so embarrassed and upset that we settled for splitting the bill because we were forced to pay for things we did not order. The owner did it all with a smile on his face, despite having unsatisfied and confused customers. I was told to come back and be treated better the next time, but I seriously can't even bring myself to walk past the place without getting stress flashbacks. 2 Stars for tasty food but wow that sucked. read more

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It was a cool spot to try out, but definitely not coming back. The food was mid, but big portions. I just wish it had some more seasoning in the actual meat read more

O Kabul - It was pretty good, but it lacked seasoning on the food but big portions. - Turkish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is in the former bodega space at Rhode Island and 1st in Bloomingdale. They did a really nice job on the renovation and decor. It reminds me of some of the cute, eclectic coffee shops we went to in Istanbul. The food is amazing. Well made, good portions, really nice flavors even on the side salads that came with our kabob plates. There were cocktails and several cocktail options (the Birgin Mandarin Mojito and Konstantinopoli were delicious). The Turkish tea and dessert was a nice way to end a chilly fall night. This is a great little gem in the neighborhood. read more

So happy we came across this amazing place. Staff was awesome and we were seated quickly. Ordered the hummus, dolmades, and the waiter suggested the platter which was a sampling of all their meats. Man am I ever glad he did! Everything was outstanding - they even made the hummus fresh for us. Couldn't have asked for a better meal - will definitely come back when I'm in DC. read more

O Kabul - Platter - Turkish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great service. Amazing food, the ground lamb mixed with red peppers was excellent. I had to grab a baklava to go. Good looking restaurant in the corner. read more

Extremely disappointing experience at O Kabul - Turkish Restaurant. I placed a takeout order and was overcharged, with no receipt provided. I tried calling multiple times to resolve the issue, but no one answered. Eventually, I called from a different phone number, and someone finally picked up. In summary, Do NOT go to O Kabul Turkish Restaurant. They overcharged us, didn't give a receipt, and ignored our calls--until we called from a different number. When we went in to resolve it, the manager got aggressive, cursed us, called us names based on our background, and kicked us out instead of fixing the issue. Completely unprofessional and discriminatory. STAY FAR AWAY! read more

Great service! The owner is super sweet and always made sure we were great. Greeted us with kindness and offered us Turkish tea and baklava. Beautiful restaurant and relaxing vibes. We will definitely be coming back read more

Kebab platters are good but meat is tough, portions are small for $23, overpriced. Service is not great - they confused my order when I asked for the rice platter and expected me to know what their platters are called, when the menu changed, and refused to give me a discount when I had to pay for another order/the platter I actually wanted. Instead, Manager offered extra food (soup on a hot day) but wouldn't actually give extra kebab because "it was too expensive". Manager Milad runs it like a true business, vs. focusing on customer service. Not coming back again, a disappointment to have in the neighborhood read more

First time after recommendations through word of mouth! Amazing food for a decent price. I went in with no expectations and was left wanting more. Not busy at all for a Tuesday afternoon. Service was good and overall clean establishment. I will be back. read more

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Food fire asf, service was amazing, ambiance was ambiancing, me and the bros enjoyed the food type beat. Would recommend

Its too expensive, we pay for 2 person food 90 dolar , 18 % service fee that's crazy , there is nothing different but that's store is really expensive .. read more

O Kabul - Turkish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went for the first time tonight, and Wow, we were blown away. Super warm, chic atmosphere, with obvious attention to detail (they expanded into a full dining room). Great service too. But none of that would matter if the food wasn't fantastic - and it was!! Will definitely be going back soon. (Even my simple glass of Pomegranate juice was served a lovely surprise - served with a smokey flourish!) read more

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My husband and I decided to try this place for the first time on a random Friday night given that it's pretty close to our house and they seem relatively new. We both ordered the same thing, the Adana Kebab Wrap, and were shocked to receive two long, skinny things wrapped in foil vice the big, plump wrap you see pictured here on Yelp. There was barely anything inside this oversized wrap. The fries were also plain unlike the seasoned fries pictured here. The food at least tasted good, but nothing stellar. Considering the amount of money we spent, it is a terrible value for the cost. Cannot recommend this place, which is unfortunate. read more

Don't go here if you are Turkish you will be very disappointed. Food and service were so bad.

Food was a huge disappointment. Almost everything except chicken is mixed with lamb, including beef döner. Very dry and portions are small and priced high with mandatory 18% "service fees" read more

O kabul was a good casual place for casual middle eastern food. It's a small place so you can ordernto eat there, but it's more of a lunch counter vibe. They do cook everything fresh, but I get the sense they get a lot of to go orders so it may be best to call in your order early. I got the combination platter with lamb kebab and chicken kebab to split. It was great to share for two people, but I would recommend getting an appetizer to share or dessert so you feel satisfied. I will say the entree was good, but it needed some sauce to bring the meal together as the rice is pretty dry. The cheese filo appetizer was excellent and I could eat those all day. A great casual dinner place that Bloomingdale definitely needed! read more

The food is amazing, always fresh and on point Excellent service and the cocktails and strong! They know what they are doing here my new neighborhood spot for the area! Nice seating and perfect for a date night. read more

O kabul the best spot and fresh food.best service and the most authentic Turkish cuisine in capital. Definitely recommending.

My husband wanted to take me to a nice restaurant with great drinks, so he picked this place...we have never been before so he selected well!!!! The service was amazing and the food was delicious. I have celiac disease and I always choose Turkish food so I can have many options on the menu that are gluten-free. I had the cold appetizer sampler and the salmon entree- the salmon was so fresh and melted in my mouth! My husband had the kibbeh and exclaimed how delicious the kibbeh was after every bite. The ambiance is so relaxing with not a big crowd, and they stay open until 11pm! Perfect for late night healthy food and amazing cocktails around the neighborhood. read more

Super delicious food. A little pricey but they make up for it in portion sizes and great customer service. Have had the beef shawarma twice and it's been delicious every time. Would highly recommend. I love the additional seating they added too. read more

Very good food and nice, clean restaurant. We will be back to try the cocktails before dinner. We appreciated the kind service.

Food is excellent and the owners are extremely nice! The Beef Doner is my favorite option.

Don't miss out on this great new addition to the neighborhood. Had a beef donair wrap and the quality of the food was really elevated. The wrap also came with fries that were perfectly crispy with a delicious seasoning. Watching the cooks in the kitchen you could see they took great pride in making everyone's food with care. I saw someone else getting lamb chops that looked perfectly cooked and plated. Service was with a smile and very helpful, exceeded my expectations for a fast casual spot. Will definitely be back to try more on the menu and will likely order some catering for a future dinner party. Healthy, delicious, and reasonably priced! read more

Came in on a rainy and cold Friday for some food with a friend of mine looking for some soup. We were greeted at the door and escorted to seating in the back. Our waitress Defne was very attentive and welcoming. The lentil soup is delicious as was the doner. I definitely will come back! read more

Food was yummy and flavorful- also a fan of the complimentary hummus and pita. Entree portions were large, so a good bang for your buck! Staff were friendly. read more

This is an amazing place with amazing food. Definitely the best in DC! We are foodies from a rural town and this place left us wanting more. We're in town for 7 days and we've eaten here 3 of those days. Seriously it's awesome! read more

Got the Beef Doner Kebab and sat by the window for lunch today. Good eats and good atmosphere. read more

O Kabul - Beef Doner Kebab over rice with salad and sauces - Turkish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very good Chicken Doner wraps and side cream sauce. Ask for their hot sauce on the side. Service was good too.

They've done a great job with this space. We're so happy to have this food option right down the street. They have good veggie options, we had the okra platter and hummus and baba ganoush and it was all delicious. read more

The restaurant has a very modern and classy style. Definitely the type of place to get drinks with your friends, go on a date or whatever the case may be. The food tasted pretty fresh. The waiter/host was very charming and easy to talk to. Will definitely stop by again soon. read more

A wonderful new addition to the dining scene in Bloomingdale. Very attentive wait staff with a really nice menu of a lot of Turkish staples. They are just getting started out so some things like wine or liquor service are not fully up to speed yet. Beef chicken and lamb kebab platters are all outstanding. read more