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O Kabul

4.0 (42 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Eric S.

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!

Temima N.

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.

Arugula salas and crispy potato cakes
Andrew-Brian N.

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!

Chicken in Thin slices under wrap, salad and rice and fries to Go, oh and the Ginger Beer yessir..
Ricardo E.

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..

Decent spread including a platter for two
Alisha P.

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.

It was pretty good, but it lacked seasoning on the food but big portions.
Mohammed O.

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

Platter
Cory F.

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.

Mixed grill

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.

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 ..

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4.2(897 reviews)
1.0 mi
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Came here with 2 other friends for a Saturday lunch based on a friend's recommendation. It wasn't…read morepacked and the weather was nice so we took an outdoor table. We got the ottoman experience which included unlimited foods and drinks on the menu. I didn't know what to expect but the experience is mindblowing good! They served us everything included in the experience menu which has cold mezze and hot mezze plates, omelette, various skewers and desserts and sides. Everything is so fresh and tasty. I especially enjoyed the muhammara, the pink dip, and the omelette. The pita breads are warm and fluffy, perfect with the mezze. We also got a lot of mimosas and the honey yogurt dessert was not heavy and perfect end to our brunch. We all ended up so full but very much satisfied with the experience. If you go with friends or a group, get the experience you won't regret!

Heard this spot had received some recognition from Michelin, and while I was in DC, I went out of…read moremy way to give it a try. Unfortunately, I felt pretty let down. Stopped by on my way out from DC before heading to the airport. I got to try their ayran, lahmacun, baklava with ice cream. I will first say that the interior of the place is certainly beautiful, and the staff seems to be fairly nice as well. Bit formal. But, in terms of the food, I just wasn't that impressed. The lahmacun just lacked flavor. There was very little spice; in fact, for whatever reason, it almost tasted a bit sweet. The ayran was also a letdown. Usually, I love ayran, but this one just tasted like milk. At least it was served in a cool metal container. They served some complimentary bread too, which was nice, but even that seemed a bit industrial. For dessert, I got to try the baklava with ice cream. It's nothing to write home about, in full honesty. Bit dry, not much flavor. All in all, I was a bit disappointed. It s a gorgeous spot, but the food just fell a bit short for me. Maybe I'll come back to try some kebabs.

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4.2(6.3k reviews)
1.3 mi
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This place is in a great corner location, the food was delicious, and the staff were friendly…read moreoverall. We had a reservation to make sure we got a table, and the restaurant was completely full when we arrived. The only downside was that after being seated outside, we felt a little forgotten for the first 30 minutes or so. No one came by with water or to check in, and it seemed like the staff may not have realized a new table had been seated until we flagged down the outside host. There were also swarm of flies hovering around the outdoor tables, which another table pointed out and then we started noticing too. Aside from that, the experience was good overall. The inside dining area definitely had a dressier vibe compared to the patio seating, and once we were helped, the food made up for the slow start.

Placed a large order via Uber Eats since restaurant will not accept takeout orders directly…read more Restaurant does not allow any specifications when ordering through Uber Eats - for example, one person wanted one ingredient held from her salad. Uber Eats lacked description for Zaytinya's food items (such as the ounces of the drinks) and some items (such as the horta salata) were not as pictured. There were no extra napkins in our bag. The Coke came in bottles but we didn't receive any bottle openers. To top it off, we had three food items missing. I called the restaurant again to let them know about the missing food - they were unapologetic and didn't know what the proper protocol was to fix the situation. The service was subpar and the servings were small. Won't be back. The next day we had food delivered from another local restaurant where both the food and service were outstanding, unlike at Zaytinya. UPDATE: After writing the Yelp review, a general manager at Zaytinya emailed me the following: "..."The restaurant normally offers takeout, but the location was actually closed that day for a private event. However, since the order had come through, we tried to honor it. The mujadara and 2 orders of rice were missing because we hadn't prepped those items, as they were not offered for the buyout..." The restaurant knew on Friday what I was ordering for Tuesday. They had plenty of time to reach out to me and tell me they would be closed and wouldn't be able to fulfill the order. Instead, they knowingly sent out an order without all of the food for our group and charged as if we received everything. This shows a lack of professionalism and is disrespectful.

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4.0(1.8k reviews)
1.4 miDupont Circle
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Was able to do a walk-in on a recent Thursday evening…read more I had been many times before, but it had been a while, so it was great to dine at Agora again. Everyone in my group loved the assortment of small plates that we had. We considered getting the lamb chops, but it only comes with 2, and there were three of us, so we opted against it. The dishes we got instead (an assortment of vegetables, meat, and seafood) were all delicious, and we would all be happy to get them again.

Went there twice to taste different kinds of Turkish dishes. One time for dinner and the other for…read morelunch. Overall the food was good. The serving size of the dishes I ordered were medium to small. The service was far less satisfactory than food. I tried the following dishes: 1. Complimentary pita: ~40g per piece. Not salty and paired well with the other dishes. Definitely get some! 2. Lahmacun: The lamb+beef mixture was tasty. It came with 4 pieces. 3. Branzino: ~6oz. The fish was grilled to perfection; juciy tender, and the skin was nicely charred. It was served with freh parsley and seasoned grilled tomato (salt+oregano I think). 4. Imam Bayildi: Half of an eggplant topped with sauteed onions and tomatoes. While itself was pretty normal, it went so well with the Ottoman rice. 5. Ottoman Rice: The true highlight of all the dishes I tried! It was basically Basimati rice cooked with dried apricots, raisins, almonds & pine nuts mix, and seasoned with black currant. Overall it was warm, earthy and lightly smoky. The apricot slices added some delightful sweetness and juiciness to the dish. Should pair well with Labneh, chicken and seafood. But to be honest, I can simply eat this stuff along for a whole meal! 6. Tabbouleh: They went against the traditional recipe by substituting the bulgur with quinoa and added some pomegranate arils. I liked the special texture of quinoa. The sweetness of pomegrante arils also enriched the flavors. However, I had to constantly spit the seeds when enjoying the salad. 7. Kofte: Adana style ground beef patties. Just like what I make at home haha! I ordered it as an add-on to my salad at lunchtime. It came with only 2 pieces which weighed no more than 3oz in total... Despite the delicious food, service was disappointing. The first time, the dinner, was Okay. While my food came out slowly, at least my server was aware of it and asked me how I liked the dishes. The second time, the lunch, was horrible. Even before I was seated, my server made me feel that he was reluctant to serve me, and emphasized that I had to order asap. "Luckily", I had already decided what to order. After I got my dishes, no one in the restaurant asked me if the food was Okay. And at the check, my bill was thrown onto my table. In comparison, the two ladies dining next to me came even after I started eating, but were greeted warmly and were given lots of time to decide what to order; not to mention that the staff gave them lots of suggestions, asked about their dining experience, and even chatted with them about sightseeing in DC, etc. Such discrimitory treatment is really unacceptable.

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Agora DC - A quiet dining room. The main dining room was much more noisy.

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4.2(1.2k reviews)
1.8 miDupont Circle, Downtown
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Three stars isn't the actual rating; I'd say more 3.5. Stopped by after visiting the Dupont…read moreCircle's weekly farmer's market to try their Sunday brunch buffet. Was warmly greeted, seated, and given an overview of the menu and brunch package options; decided to opt-out of the bottomless drinks, which had an alcoholic (mimosas and Bloody Marys) and NA (juices, sodas, drip coffee and black tea), as I wanted to try their more speciality coffee and tea. The drinks I ordered were the Turkish coffee, Levantine-style tea and digestive tea. All were quite solid. The Turkish coffee was as robust as espresso, yet not overwhelmingly bitter and slightly sweetened. The Levantine tea was a smooth black tea with natural sweetness and layered with a mint steep and floral notes of hibiscus, and rose petal. The digestive was more herbaceous with fennel and pomegranate zest, in addition to a steep of spearmint. The food was more hit-or-miss. On one hand, the meat and seafood was all very delicious and well-made. The braised lamb shank is their speciality, and well-deserved, as it's moist, savory and tender. The short rib similarly so, and the chicken casserole, lamb biajeen, Adana kebab and steamed lavraki (sea bass) were all similarly flavorful. On the other hand, the sides and mezze options were more mixed; the dolmas and fresh bites cheese with za'atar/nuts were delightful, however, the borek, cheeses, and some of the dips tasted reheated and/or not super fresh, the Brussels sprouts were quite scorched, and the savory salmon waffles were bone dry and flavorless. The French onion soup had the right flavor profile, but not the intensity; it tasted watered-down and even looked it, due to the noticeable oil blebs on the surface. Dessert was similar; the melon and fruits were fresh enough, the yogurt bar was quality, the kadayif nutty with the sweetness balanced, and the layali lubnan was intoxicatingly tasty, but many of the baked goods looked rather packaged and the fondue station was mediocre. The staff, however, were extremely friendly (my special regards to Mia, she's a great conversationalist and a sweetheart!). They answered all my questions, and one of the bartenders even gave me half a lemon to zuzh up my tea with. As I said at the start, more 3.5 stars than 3 stars. The core of their offerings are all quality, so I can't quite dock them a full two stars for the food quality because they had buffets aren't usually renown for said quality. You really can't expect perfection from AYCE, even though I naturally encourage the management to avoid sourcing pre-made items from Sysco if possible. The friendly staff and eloquent Eastern Mediterranean ambiance allows me to still say I enjoyed this experience, and may be back for dinner in the future.

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4.3(1k reviews)
1.0 mi
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We came to Gypsy Kitchen for our anniversary, and it was the perfect spot! The service was speedy…read moreand kind, and the decor/ambiance was beautiful. We ordered a bottle of the Cava, and four small plates, which was plenty of food. The mussels, labneh and Patatas bravas were all very generous portions. Labneh: 5/5, delicious, served with plenty of pita Patatas bravas: 5/5, with great flavor and crispy roasted potatoes Mussels: 4/5, generous portion size, and the sauce was very good but I wished the sauce was more white wine-based Tuna crudo: 5/5, not a ton of food but the flavor was absolutely delicious, very citrusy and fresh Labneh cheesecake: 4/5, served with a sauce that was a bit like cough syrup but otherwise absolutely delicious

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