If you're looking for a tasty, quick bite in Marble City Market, Rom's House is a must-try. My husband and I shared the Rom's Fast Fix-A-Quick Delicious Small Bite with marinated beef, and it was fantastic. The beef was juicy and tender, practically melting in your mouth with every bite. The seasoning was spot on--flavorful without overpowering the natural richness of the meat. It paired perfectly with the rice, which was light and fluffy, creating a great balance of textures and flavors. The only thing that could have elevated the dish even more would be a little extra sauce to mix into the rice. That would have brought the whole dish together, but even without it, the flavor was still on point. Overall, it's a great spot for a delicious HALAL option, and I'll definitely be back to try more next time we drive through Knoxville. Food- 5/5 Service- 5/5 Ambiance- 5/5 read more

Rom’s House - Afghan Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Rom's House is located in a food hall in downtown Knoxville called the Marble City Market. The food is fresh and amazingly good. There was only one guy working at the stall when we ordered our food so it understandably took a little longer to get our food but it was totally worth it. We ordered Rom's Bowl - which is chicken, beef, and veggies over rice. Then the bread is baked over the bowl essentially creating an edible lid. It was served with a side salad with a lovely salad dressing. I think it had sumac in it but don't quote me on that!Although this was my first time eating Afghan food, the food felt familiar to me. The rice dish was similar to biryani (but not spicy) and the bread was a cross between a pita and naan. I can't wait to go back! read more

Rom’s House - Rom's Bowl w/ side salad - Afghan Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I love trying new cuisines, so I was excited to try Afghan food because the bowl looked unique. I got the beef bowl with fries. I enjoyed the bowl with fresh veggies; the rice was also delicious. Unfortunately, the beef was not seasoned, and the chunks were too big. It tasted like it had just been boiled in water without salt. That was disappointing. The fries were ridiculously oily and not as crispy as I would have preferred. Overall, I was disappointed. read more

Rom’s House - the bowl and fries - Afghan Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I've never had Afghan food and am always interested in trying new ethnic foods if I get a chance. So, when I heard about Rom's House opening up in Marble City market, I was eager to try it out. The main entrees are a bowl that consists of meat & rice/veggies topped by a baked bread layer. It comes with a salad and drink. The meat was perfectly seasoned and tender. Really, it's a huge meal for the money and extremely delicious. It's comparable to Middle Eastern or Mediterranean food. But, slightly different in presentation and seasoning. Aside from the main entree, we also tried the fries. My son thought they were delicious and said it was his favorite version of fries. Service was reasonably quick and staff members were friendly. I saw lots of people here trying it out and everyone seemed to really be enjoying the food. Overall: This is a great new addition to the Knoxville restaurant scene. If you like trying different styles of food or enjoy Middle Eastern food, you need to try ROM's House. It's super delicious. Highly recommended. read more

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This was my first time having Afghan food and it blew me away! The chicken was super tender and the bread they use to cover the bowl is a nice mix of soft and crispy. This place is a gem inside of Marble City Market! read more

Rom’s House - Rom's Bowl with Chicken - Afghan Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This place is good! I got the Roms bowl with beef. It was unexpected and good. The top of it is bread with seeds, making it a bit like a pie. I got mine with beef and rice which were a really great combo. Definitely best middle eastern I've had in the Knoxville area. It also came with a salad, a drink and friendly service. Great! read more

Delicious and a ton of food. More protein would be nice. I think there is an option for extra, but cannot recall. Either way, the bowls are really really good. A great lunch option. The salad that comes with the bowls is like nothing i have ever had and is AMAZING! read more

Wonderful people and menu. I love places that have minimal menu set because I know it'll be made fresh and with love. I wish we could make this place a big restaurant somewhere else because they really do deserve the attention. I got the Rom's bowl, and MAN he recommended the mix of chicken and beef... It was sooooo good. They were very tender and not too heavily seasoned. I will 100% invite others here again!! read more

Absolutely wonderful food and service. It's such a nice change to the usual food you can find in Knoxville. My wife and I love to eat here!

Delicious beyond what I had thought it would be. I have never had Afghan food before, though I have had a lot of other Indian cuisines. This elevated different flavors than the rest, and was soul warmingly delicious. Can't wait to bring my friends back. Also the bowl is enough for two for sure! Very generous with portions. If you are expecting American potato fries, you'll be surprised to find delightful yummy deep fried pieces of squash. Incredible. Get the fries! read more

Rom’s House - This is the bowl with a mix of chicken and beef and a side of fries - Afghan Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Excellent food. We ordered Rom's bowl with chicken and beef and Afghan pizza. All three dishes had flavor and were authentic. Highly recommend this place to anyone who has not tried Afghan dishes. Street parking available in plenty. read more

Rom’s House - Afghan pizza - Afghan Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Got the plant-based chicken bowl with the Afghan bread on top and a salad on the side and if this were available where I lived, I would have it for lunch often!! read more

Agreed with the fries being oily but definitely interesting and different. Also agree with another review out there that the meat had no flavor and meat tasted boiled and not seasoned well. read more

A hidden jewel in Knoxville. Amazing, delicious bread, delicious chicken and rice. Perfect spot to hit too if you have a sensitive stomach - it's not spicy - but you can add hot sauce which comes on the side already. read more

Rom’s House - Rom's Bowl w/ Chicken - Afghan Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

They serve pizza as well called "Y'all Pizza" and it's delicious!! The guy who gave us the food is also super nice. It was quick and yummy!

A wonderful new addition to Knoxville! Service is friendly, genuine, and personal - Rom is so helpful and approachable. I had the vegan chicken bowl and pakawra (spiced potato fritters, presented as 'afghan fries), and was excited to find easy vegetarian options here. The bowl was excellent, especially after mixing in the herby hot sauce, and the presentation of the bread over the top was unique and fun. A delicious, very filling meal with nothing quite like it in our area! read more

I happened onto Rom's House while on vacation in Knoxville and figured I had to try it since I'd never had afghan food before. I was very impressed! I had the beef plate with bread on top and everything was mouth-watering my tasty but also simple at the same time. Some foods are just perfect in their simplicity and that's what I had here: tender, seasoned beef, light fluffy rice, and warm, chewy flat bread. There was also a side salad and some kind of tomato/cucumber blend, like tibouli maybe, but without bulgur, that we're lovely additions to the plate. It was also plenty of food for one person and could probably feed two for a lighter dinner (though you may not want to share). I wish I could go back for more! Now I'm hoping my hometown has Afghan food somewhere nearby to get my fix. Thanks, Rom's. read more

They do one thing and they do it well. The best bang for your buck here in the food hall. The rice bowl thats baked with a bread cover. The meat is tender and full of flavor. And you got to get an extra cup of the sauce it's addictive. Asked for both chicken and lamb combo its great. read more

What an amazing place wit absolutely fantastic food. Looking forward to come back with friends. read more

Rom’s House - Chicken Bowl - Afghan Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Rom's has Great food and Wonderful Customer Service!! Unique spot with lots of options.

I was very disappointed. On the bright side, the portion for the Rom's bowl is incredibly generous. The gentleman who took my order was very kind and lovely, so feel guilty for leaving a bad review. I didn't like the bowl and the salad by themselves, but I liked them mixed together. The beef in my Rom's bowl was dry and bland with a rubber like consistency. The rice pudding was really bad. The restaurant itself was very hard to find. The spacing is strange. I think it would be better if the blinds were down so at least there was a nice view of the street. read more

Great food and service, quality of food and freshness was also amazing, we order bowl with chicken and beef

Absolutely delicious! The sauce served on the side of the bowls is so fresh and flavorful.

Can't recommend this enough! Blew my expectations away. Great options for everyone-even great vegan options! Can't go wrong with anything ordered here and the workers are so kind! read more

Great food. Nice owner. Hopefully this place is able to make enough money to afford marble city hall.

Excellent food and service. Beautiful presentation, too. I had the Bowl and used the thin, chewy bread topping to roll up bites of chicken and salsa. read more

Great food!Rom's Bowl had wonderful flavor, a vegan chicken was delicious with a large portion I will definitely go back. Very friendly owner! read more