I had heard of this place for years and then I got to try it. The chicken and the naan were amazing. I will definitely go back

I usually have a good experience here. The service is typically very friendly, although the last time I went the staff member helping me wasn't particularly welcoming. That said, the food is really good. The curried chickpeas are amazing and one of my favorite things on the menu. The curried chicken is also very good, and I love getting the salad with the green chutney -- the chutney especially adds a lot of great flavor. It's not the cleanest place inside, but the food itself is tasty and keeps me coming back read more

Friendly and quick service, but I got the lamb karahi and it was 90% bone and a bit of meat.

A billion 5 stars for this spot. I'm from queens NYC so I'm SOO happy to have Ravi near me. I grew up on Pakistani kabobs and naans and was desperately searching for something to fill that void. So far have tried their boneless chicken kabob, ground beef shish kabob, and nehari. Their food is insanely fresh. Both the kabob combo platter and the nehari came with their chole which is probably the best I've ever had. Addicting stuff, would get an extra side of it next time. They also came with rice, salad, and tandoori naan. So much food!! Highly recommend stopping in. I'm excited to try all their daily specials!! Service and ambiance don't matter here because it's all about the food. Get your food to-go if you care that much. read more

Ravi Kabob House - Nehari and kabob combo - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Typical kabob shop vibes but the Karachi Chicken is a MUST! The stew is super flavorful and serves 3-4 people comfortably. Takes this place from good to great. read more

I have been visiting Ravi since I was a child and till this day, 20 years later I still order the same exact thing when I'm in town. Beef Seekabob. Always get an extra naan because they always give a town of food. I know live in Miami and no matter what stop in anytime I'm in town. The service is always friendly and quick. The dining space may not be for all, but the food definitely is. read more

We were in DC for the cherry blossoms and this came up as one of the recommended spots for good food. Husband being a big on kabobs we decided to give it a try. It's a small place for dining but the food makes up for it - trust me. We ordered chicken karahi, chicken tikka kabab, Ravi special kabab, and some samosas. All kababs are served with rice, naan and chickpeas (chhole). The chicken karahi takes a while cos it's made from scratch but trust me it's worth the wait. It was absolutely scrumptious. The chicken was so tender and I've never had a karahi like that and the naans were again made from scratch thereby served hot, they weren't like the usual Indian naans you'd find, but a tad more rustic as a counterpart from Pakistan. The chicken tikka kabob was juicy and did complete justice to all the flavors and spices I know of. Since I don't eat beef, the husband said he was gobsmackingly impressed with the beef kabobs, in his words they were tender, juicy and absolutely heavenly. The chhole were yummy and the samosas were a bang for the buck, they were not the typical Indian samosas I was used to but they were delectable no less. The food was soooo good that the day we were returning back to cleveland we actually ordered takeout for chicken karahi and samosas. TBH I think I still have a couple of samosas in my freezer, don't look at me like I'm loopy they're really good. This place deserves all the rave reviews they have and some more. The next time I'm in and around DC, I'll definitely be visiting Ravi Kabob House for sure. read more

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I wish I could give Ravi infinity stars. Best food in Arlington. I eat here more than anywhere else and I live in MD. Everything is incredible. Some of my favorites are the spicy lamb karahi, nihari, haleem, chickpeas, aloo palak, etc.. read more

I like their food and serivce. However, the place is small and seating is hard to get. It's fast service so it keeps the crowd moving. Not sure what they tried to do with the bathroom with one door and two toilets, made me laugh a little. I loved their chai and enjoyed my visit. Will recommend. read more

The food here is exceptional. It's so ridiculously flavorful. I hadn't been here in a while and was excited to see it's as good as I remembered. I got one of the daily specials--a lamb and spinach dish that comes with a bread, chickpea side, rice, and a salad. The salad was just iceberg lettuce and raw onion and wasn't very exciting. But everything else was so, so delicious. Would definitely recommend this place. The menu says cash only, but they do take credit with a 3% surcharge. read more

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I use to go to Ravi Kabob with a group of friends when i was in university. My Pakistani friends really liked the Chicken Karahi and Kabobs there. said it was very authentic. read more

I am not sure how people find the food here tasty all! Kebabs are ok, nothing to rave about .. the other stuff like the cholay or saag or daal is all loaded with oil/grease and absolutely bland as hell. Karahi is standard fare what you get at any other Pakistani restaurant. For a place in a strip mall, and hardly a place you want to dine in, their prices scream the loudest! I had to dump all the leftovers as nobody would touch it ... read more

One of the greatest place to get Pakistani food in Northern Virginia. Food is great. Amazing taste. I've been coming here for over 20 years. Quality never changes service is always great and friendly place is not more than a little hole in the wall small restaurant it's always pack, but that only goes to show the level of food and service the bacon sometimes you gotta wait a long time to get a table, but it is worth it. Everything is done in the spot cook fresh Bread is amazing. I currently travel from Stafford, Virginia, which is probably 40 miles away whenever I wanna have some good Pakistani food. The kebabs are amazing my favorite dishes. The Lamb shop that has never deviated from its recipe for 20 years. It's always amazing consistently, the other dish we enjoy. Is the chicken karahi he's always been done the same way that taste is amazing. I will highly recommend you guys come give a shot. You will not be disappointed. read more

Ravi Kabob House - Main lobby - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food is, as always, delicious. Love visiting this place on weekends, for nihari or paya or haleem specials. read more

Ravi Kabob House - Lamb kabob with rice and chickpeas, + fresh mango lassi. - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

No-frills restaurant offering kebabs & other Pakistani staples at super-cheap prices. Came here with my coworkers for lunch. At the recommendation of a patron while we scanned the menu, we tried the Chicken Karahi and it was slammin'! The flavors and spices were all there. And, it tastes very authentic! The menu stated portion for two, but the dish can easily appease a party of 3 which we were. The karahi comes with 2 naans which were absolutely delicious....perfect for dipping and slurping up the bits of juicy marinated chicken and sauce. Also, our dishes came with a small side salad and tzatziki (cucumber-dill) like sauce that was a bit on the lack-lister side, but edible and complimented the spiciness of the main dish....which was all about the Chicken Karahi. Overall, great food! My coworkers and I left this place bellies full and half comatose from the delicious eats. We were useless at work to say the least for the rest of the day....and I desperately needed a nap. lol If you're looking for a decent desi place, with authentic Kabobs, Pakistani and Punjabi taste...then this is a place is worth a shot. Ravi Kabob House gets a good star in my book! Can't wait to come back and try some of their other dishes. My only grip is the ordering process. The restaurant has 2 entrances and 2 counters to order on opposite sides. The counter where you order karahi only takes cash, which was weird but the other counter took cash/credit card. Giving it a 4.5 star....1/2 star deduction because of the customer service & confusion in ordering. read more

Ravi Kabob House - Chicken Karahi (Landi Kotal style) Special for 2! This dish right here....was amazing! Soooooo goood!! - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I would have given this place a five but the customer service here is just beyond comedy and rude. Called to place an order and this is how I was greeted , RAVI KABOB WHAT DO YOU WANT? I mean, I laughed a little just because of the Indian accent and the man yelling. As I told him what I wanted he just Inturupting saying Ha Ji ya ta what else? Then he goes yeah yeah 20 minutes and hangs up the phone. When I came down to pick up my food, all I heard was to Indian guys laughing and screaming and I heard the word pen chowd over n over again . I was handed my two tikka kabobs and off I went. I keep ordering from here because the food is good, but the service just sucks read more

Visiting from CA I was told about this place. It definitely met all the expectations and criteria. The cook was very nice when I asked for more yogurt. I've been back every time I visit Washington DC. read more

The place is a bit tight, but clean. Parking is so-so at best. But the food and service are top notch. My family and I have tried several of the dishes here and have really liked them all. Reasonably priced also. Worth a visit. read more

Great Food, their food is amazing. They are friendly and food always tested great and delicious. read more

It would be 5 stars if the location will change, the karahi is the best, but the lot is too tight. One person slammed their car door open and it hit my car, They also kept standing behind it so I couldn't back out. read more

If I could give 10 stars I would! RKH is by far the best kept secrets in Arlington, Virginia. Selfishly, I hope it stays that way, because parking can be atrocious! But, the food is absolutely divine! This no-frills restaurant offers the best kabobs I have ever had. When I stop by to visit this past week, I ordered my usual. I ordered the boneless chicken kebab. It came with rice, a small salad, and curry chickpeas. I could have made a meal with the chickpeas and rice alone! They are so darn good! If you are looking for service with a smile, you may or may not get that. I don't think they do a lot of smiling. But, you will receive good customer service and great food! Dont hesitate giving them a try. RKH will become one of your favorites as well. Happy eating! read more

Food - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - N/A Food was good. Seasoned well but still lacking a bit of flavour. The chicken biryani was excellent although the Chana masala and chicken karahi were a lacking a bit of flavour. Service was excellent! read more

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This place has some of the best Pakistani food in the area. I love their papri chat and chicken karahi. Just be prepared for large portions! The people there are great. It is a bit of a hole in the wall but once you try the food, you won't regret it. read more

Hole in the wall with average fare. Twin establishment with middle eastern fare on one side and Pakistani food the other side. They are connected but have separate kitchens. We had some kebabs rice and a great naan. But the service was unfriendly and the food was overpriced for the setting and the quality of meat offered. The standouts were the fresh naan and surprisingly their chickpeas. read more

Ravi Kabob House - Menu - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came here with a couple friends for lunch today and we were super excited to try the kabobs here! We saw that the portion sizes were pretty big, so I shared the "Ravi Kabob Special" with one of my friends, which was $16.99. The food came out pretty quickly and theres a heaping portion of rice, chicken and ground beef that looked extremely appetizing, a bit of salad, one large tandoori bread, a cup of beans, and chutney. We were all ready to dig in and eat. My first bite was the chicken kabob, which was extremely flavorful and seasoned perfectly. Also, this chicken was extremely juicy which is amazing. I was so impressed, which is rare for me to say because I find most chicken at restaurants dry and relatively tasteless. Honestly, really, the chicken was amazing, and my friends loved it as well. The ground beef was mixed with other garnishes that gave it a good flavor, but overall, I really think the chicken was the winner here. I'd come here just to get the chicken again. The rice was seasoned by itself and can be enjoyed on its own. But the flavor is great when you eat it with a kabob. Large portion of rice and will satisfy any carb lovers. The salad was a nice healthy, crunchy touch to the meal. It is simple, but definitely a light and necessary side. The tandoori bread dipped into the chutney was tasty too. The chutney was creamy and flavorful! The bread can also be enjoyed by itself or with a bit of the kabob. I love the all the flavors here. Sadly, because I was distracted by the food I mentioned above, I was unable to try the beans because everything else was too good. So I don't have anything to say about the beans. My friend and I both don't eat a lot, so this was an appropriate portion to share between the two of us. Will definitely come back to get their "Chicken Kabob" next time. The chicken was truly the winner here. read more

Ravi Kabob House - "Ravi Kabob Special" - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food is good, no sauces except cucumber tzatziki and not great service even when just trying to pick up only Total price did not add up to prices to two meals added together...paid and just left to leave. read more

Amazing food. I had the lamb kabobs, my friend had the beef. Both were delicious served with bread, spicy chickpea chutney, min yogurts sauce salad and the most delicious freshmade naan. It was well priced, crowded with people even on Easter Day and the serving size enough to have great leftovers the next day! read more

Food and services good, Best Pakistani food with lots of flavour and variety. Their location is far for me, and their parking is little bit tight. read more

This has become one of our go to spot for kabobs. Really enjoy their kabobs and OMG their chickpeas are SO good! We have been getting an extra side each time haha (the kabobs come with a small side of chickpeas already). Recommend calling ahead if you're doing takeout, otherwise you may wait there for a bit after you place an order. read more

Ravi Kabob House - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great food but it's scary dirty inside. Been going here on and off for the last 25 years and I think I'm gonna call it quits. The ceiling above where the food is cooked and prepared is black with pieces of hanging black stuff blowing around. No way some of that nasty stuff doesn't drop in the food. It's horrible. I wonder how they passed health inspections. read more

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I tried this place based on a recommendation from a coworker. I thought it was pretty good. There was quite a bit of food for lunch and while extremely tasty, I felt it was slightly overpriced. Inside is very basic, but well maintained and the staff are very kind and helpful. I will try again at some point, but not necessarily in a rush to go back. Would recommend to anyone to at least try once. read more

Put simply - this is the real deal. Nothing to look at (zero ambiance), but the food is just spectacular and always has been. I've been going to this place for more than 20 years - and the only change is now they accept credit cards! The lamb chop kabobs and regular lamb kabobs are DIVINE. Their chickpeas are epic. I get multiple side orders in order to freeze some! Their special oven churns out the absolute best naan, and be sure you get their yogurt sauce (crack!). Don't be turned off if the guys taking orders at the counter are brusque. The food is just too good to care. I've gotten their homemade curry dishes that are inside the case when you go to the counter to order, and they're quite tasty. But the lamb is just too good not to order. Just do yourself and your stomach a favor and GO. read more

My favorite place to get kabobs! The chicken is so flavorful and the chickpeas are amazing! The naan is always fresh and hot. I've noticed that the staff has gotten a lot friendlier as well. Overall, great spot! (Takeout Review) read more

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This is a dive spot. Frequent regulars. It's really two small shops combined to one establishment. Food is great, but lacks consistency and changes from visit to visit. The service is good, you order at the counter, sit at a chair and listen for your number. Easy ambiance. Simple and quick food. read more

***I initially posted this review in March, 2021 and on 4/1/21 got an email from Yelp advising "We're reaching out to let you know that our moderators removed the review and photos you posted to Ravi Kabob House because it didn't look like your content depicted an experience at this location. If you meant to review Ravi Chatkhara, you can find it on Yelp here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ravi-chatkhara-arlington" Well, I was right, the place I went/ate and am reviewing is Ravi Kabob, which is next door to Ravi Chatkhara - See my pic. BEFORE YOU DELETE MY REVIEWS (which I work hard on) - CONTACT ME and GIVE ME A WAY TO CONTACT YOU BACK!!!! *** Now... On to my review.... I've been hearing for many years how amazing Ravi kabob was and have driven past this place sooo many times, but never had the opportunity to stop in, so today, while in the area, I was happy to finally stop in and give them a try. I tried a seekh kabob with some naan and a small cup of channa. I asked for, and got a large serving (a cup) of chutney as well. Service - The guy working the counter was very friendly and helpful. In fact, I didn't initially ask for channa, but he insisted I try it and gave me some to go with my kabob and naan. As a result of me ordering such a small order, he didn't charge me for the full meal of a seekh kabob. Seekh Kabob - It was spiced quite nicely! Not the absolute best I've ever had, but it was a legit Panjabi/Lahori style and it was pretty good. It was definitely tender and cooked to a perfect temp, unlike many places that tend to burn their kabobs. I id ask for it to be spicy and it wasn't very spicy at all. The flavor from the flame wasn't quite there, which tells me it might have been cooked over a gas flame versus on a spit down inside the Tandoor or over coals (which are both acceptable and preferred). Overall, I still really did like it! Naan - The naan was good... Dough is legit! Texture and density was really on-point with what I'm used to when it comes to authentic naan. Again, when it came to "noticing" the coal taste, there was none... tells me it might be made in a gas-powered Tandoor. It was nice though. Chutney - This was totally legit! Not spicy at all and of the three styles I know (one that's sort of like Raita with cucumbers, one with cayenne and one that's simply "cool" and very flavorful), this definitely was the "cool" style with lots of fresh, great flavors of cilantro and a very good yogurt! When it's that good, I tend to eat it straight for dessert as well! Channa - There channa was perfectly spiced and made with the proper style of reconstituted, dried beans! The thickness came from the loads of spices and tomatoes in sauce. Flavor was excellent and so was the texture! The place was clean... Staff was wearing masks (I wouldn't care if they weren't) and there was hand sanitizer in several places for use. Overall, I would return! read more

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the food was okay. I tried the chicken and it was yummy its just the customer service had something wrong with them. read more

Ravi Kabob has been on my list since before I even moved to Northern Virginia. My brother used to talk about the best kabobs he ever had when he used to live in Arlington (upon investigation we discovered it was Ravi). My coworker, born and raised in Pakistan, frequents Ravi and swears it is the best kabob she has had in the states. I recently eavesdropped on two strangers waxing poetic about the authenticity of Ravi Kabob and the inability to find any kabob to rival it in the DMV area. Suffice to say, my expectations were high. I can say with confidence the kabobs lived up to the hype and I will be back for more. I ordered the Ravi Kabob Special - one chicken and one beef kabob served with rice, chickpeas, and fresh bread. The chicken was perfect, each piece tender yet firm with a slight char that accentuated the marinade. The beef was beautiful and flavorful, but just a tad dry for my liking. The chickpeas were the real winner. I have no idea what they put in them, but I am 100% getting a double order next time. The wait was a bit long (20ish minutes) but that was due to the chef starting a fresh charcoal fire for the dinner rush - totally justified and welcomed. The bread was great and paired oh so well with the chickpeas that I will undoubtedly be thinking about for days. The gentleman working the counter was very pleasant as were the other employees within the restaurant. Awesome spot - highly recommend. read more

Ravi Kabob House - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great food, it was so delicious!! The staff very friendly. I would recommend ending ur meal with Karak tea it's so good! read more

Ravi Kabob House - Chicken karahi was so good. - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Been here several times. The meat is always cooked perfectly, super moist. I've had the chicken, ground beef, and lamb kebabs. All super moist and flavorful. I would say the bone-in chicken is juicier than the boneless chicken (duh). But the real star is the chickpea side. Attached is the menu bc online sources seem outdated. read more

Ravi Kabob House - September 2020 most up to date menu - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We stopped by at this place craving some real Pakistani food and taste and we were not disappointed!! Chicken karahi is a must try- excellent spices and flavor. We also loved their chapli kebabs. Best part was the paratha with fried eggs which my kids loved. Paratha was freshly made and was not frozen which we were pleasantly surprised to see! Service was exceedingly good, they helped us pack our food and also got an extra side of chickpeas. read more

Ravi Kabob House - Chicken Karahi for 2 but big portion size, probably 4 people can eat comfortably - Pakistani Near Me - Arlington, Virginia