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    The Kabob Joint

    4.0 (293 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:45 pm

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    2 Chicken Kati Rolls with Fries
    Jessica F.

    My husband treated us to lunch from Krazi Kebob, and his recommendation of the Chicken Kati Rolls turned out to be an absolute game-changer for my taste buds. As someone unfamiliar with this type of food, I had no idea what to expect, but let me tell you, the experience was nothing short of fantastic. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the Chicken Kati Rolls. The chicken was bursting with flavor. The recommended side of spicy sauce added an extra kick that elevated the overall experience. To complement the rolls, we also ordered fries. They were perfectly cooked and paired exceptionally well with a mayo dip. Adding to the positive experience was the seamless pick-up process. Ordering was a breeze, and when we arrived to collect our meal, everything was ready and waiting. Definitely coming back!

    2 Chicken Kati Rolls with Fries
    Salomon F.

    Came to the Virtual X Kitchen's Yelp Event on Wednesday, and I was so impressed that I couldn't resist returning to try their Krazy Kebob menu today. The experience was nothing short of extraordinary. I ordered two spicy chicken kati rolls along with a side of masala fries, and I am still in awe of how perfectly the flavors melded together. It is evident that Chef Nomie and his talented staff have a deep understanding of flavors and culinary artistry. The chicken was tender, succulent, and infused with just the right amount of heat. Each bite was a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, with the softness of the roll beautifully complementing the boldness of the chicken. The fries were seasoned perfectly. The balance between the crispy exterior and the fluffy interior was spot on. I am already looking forward to my next visit to Virtual X Kitchen. Chef Nomie and his team have truly created something exceptional with their Krazy Kebob menu. If you're a fan of innovative flavors that leave a lasting impression, this is the place to be.

    Chicken Kati Roll
    Erik G.

    This place in my opinion is a hidden gem. I got introduced to it by my sisters last year and have gone back at least once every month. That spicy chicken Kati roll has me in a choke hold. The perfect amount if spicyness and flavor in every bite. The pictures do not do it justice but two of these rolls will get you filled. It is a ghost kitchen so you have to order online and go and pick it up to eat at home or elsewhere. Service is always on point when I go. Would highly recommend if you ever want a little Indian & Pakistani flavors with Mexican.

    Krazi Kati Roll
    Ifeoma I.

    Krazi Kebob is located at College Park, pretty much within the Maryland campus. I finally visited and got the Krazi Kati roll, which was not only very richly flavored, but was also quite filling. For people that appreciate hotness to their meals, this had a kick to it and was not too overwhelming with the spice. The interior is a little cozy, there is some space that can fit a small group, and multiple 2 people and individual bar style seating areas. The staff was very very polite and ensured that we were attended to and satisfied with out orders. Stop by for a quick lunch break, or sit in and enjoy the meal with amazing service.

    Fresh Garlic Naan Burrito with Spicy Chicken
    Hitakshi S.

    I wish I knew earlier that Krazi Kebob is still in business via a virtual kitchen! So so happy I found out this week. Got a paneer pi-naan-za and a chicken naan burrito yesterday - both on garlic naan of course! I forgot to add a spicy chutney to my pi-naan-za, but other than that they were both so good!

    Janine T.

    Wish I found this place while I was still nearby! I was pretty impressed with the quality of the food. It's a build your own/chipotle-style place. Seating is somewhat limited if you're in a big group. They were out of falafel at the moment, so it was cooked fresh. I had a half chicken, half falafel bowl. Chicken was recommended by my friends and the employee making my bowl. Naan costs extra, unfortunately.

    Krazi Naan wrap fixings
    Krishna Bhavithavya K.

    Let me start by the customer service, the staff were amazing and the owner was super friendly. We got the 1. Krazi Naan wrap (5/5) I got it with basmati rice with cilantro and lime and with chicken tikka and falafel ($2 more) but totally worth it. The chicken was cooked nice and the falafel had a great taste. See the picture for the sauce combinations. Everything was super tasty and for a price of $13. It will definitely come for two meals. 2. Khati Roll (5/5) The roll was soft and the meat was cooked perfectly with a kick of spice to it. 3. Mango lassi (4/5) it was good but I have had it better. We got a extra side with our order but they ran out of it and I asked to substitute for lassi and offered to pay the difference but the owner said it's on the house. It was such a nice gesture from him when all the local places are suffering from COVID. I highly recommend the place if you are craving for Indian food. Kudos to the staff as well. There is limited paid parking available.

    Kati roll filled with chickpeas Krazi Kati Roll
    Elizabeth H.

    I came here again on a Friday night to try krazi kebab again since I loved their kati rolls last time. I ordered their rice bowl with chicken, chickpeas, sauces, and toppings. I would not order the rice bowl again because it was just okay, chipotle or cava is better for similar price and more food. But I would come again for their kati rolls.

    Chicken Tikka and Beef Boti Kati Rolls ---follow @willchews
    Will C.

    I love kati rolls and parathas. Krazi Kebob makes some really good ones. Got a chicken tikka and a beef boti kati rolls to go and found them to be delicious. The beef is good, but the chicken tikka is a must-try for non-veg eaters: tender chicken, tangy sauce, pickled onions stuffed inside a stretchy, chewy paratha. They're sold in singles and discounted doubles, but I could easily eat 3-4 in a sitting, they're that good. Owner-Chef Nomi was also kind enough to answer some of my questions about South Asian cuisine (get the Chicken Karahi if you want to see how good a restaurant's kitchen is), why South Asian fast-casual hasn't taken off in the US yet. After giving me a sample of his chicken tikka masala, he mentioned that he's looking to put together a new South Asian fast-casual location, possibly in Rockville. It's awfully exciting to hear, especially from someone whom I learned grew up only a few blocks away from me back in New York! (Get the kati rolls, seriously)

    Delicious Krazi Krunch Nachos
    Ronnie T.

    Can I get a round of applause for this amazingness?! So I stopped into this spot after convincing myself that i'd do so for months. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a kind and friendly employees. They asked me what I would like to order, and I ordered a Chicken Naan wrap (Customizable) and also a Naan Krunch, which are nachos that are also Customizable. I cannot begin to to tell you how many toppings I threw on both of the items, because it was so many. The nachos were oozing with flavor , hints of spicy and sweet all in one. The Naan wrap was extremely savory and you could taste every note of masala and fresh peppers! The portions were by all means generous, the food was well cooked, and the flavors were all the way there! I think that sums up for a five star review! Cheers to good eats everyone! Don't miss out on this gem of a spot!

    Dee M.

    Pretty bomb. I got the quesadilla. It turned out pretty fat and broke apart as I broke into it, but it was delicious. One of the employees described the restaurant as being "like a Chipotle, but with Afghan food". My naan quesadilla had rice, steak, tomato, corn, sour cream (or something), and cheese. It took like 5 min. for them to finish making it in the quesadilla maker, but it was okay because my quesadilla came out super fat. Glad I got my money's worth. The left side is the quesadilla and bowl side or whatever, and the right side was the salad side. You get to choose your toppings on the left side. I'm not sure what goes on in the right. Their chairs with arms are tiny. I was thinking about how much it would suck if an overweight person tried to sit in one. There are also metal stool chairs though. My review is missing a star because the employee I was talking to got so short-tempered with me when I asked her to repeat her words. Like damn, I can't hear you so speak up.

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    This place has some of the best kabobs I've ever had & I've had a lot! Super convenient for take out, not a eat in place.

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    Their native food is always delicious. There is too much rice though to the ratio of the other portions. The bread is delicious too.

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    Our meals were delicious. Perfectly prepared and just the right amount of spices. I will definitely be back.

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    Great food! Ate there two days in a row; referred to my co-worker and wife and they both loved it. Can't wait for the dine-in option

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    Great food and a very nice staff. They were gone for a bit and I'm very happy to have them back.

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    Pizza Roma - XL Pizza: spinach, feta, tomato

    Pizza Roma

    4.2(134 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    •$

    One of the best steak and cheese sandwiches in the area. They use their pizza ovens to toast the…read morebread giving them a little extra. Order one with everything and you won't be disappointed. Their pizzas are decent too, crust is on the thicker side for fans of that style. Staff and short order cooks are always welcoming and friendly.

    TL;DR: Decent food at a good price, but pizza box contained (dead) cockroaches…read more I got a lamb gyro and an extra large deluxe pizza (hold the olives). I called ahead, my order was ready on time. The restaurant staff was friendly. They have a few tables, but definitely more of a carry-out place. Solid value for money considering the area. The pizza was ~$19, and the gyro was $7.50 - not bad for ~4 meals worth of food! Flavor was fine, nothing amazing but serviceable given the price point. Pizza crust had a slightly off smell. This would normally be a 3-4 star review. Unfortunately, the box had a dead cockroach on the bottom, and when i removed the last two slices and broke down the box I found THREE MORE dead cockroaches in the folds of the box. I understand that wild animals are not entirely under the control of the business, but I feel that if you have a cockroach problem you should inspect food containers before you fill them and give them to customers. Thankfully these roaches were dead, but they might very well be shipping infestations right into peoples' houses! I don't think I'll return unless I see the health inspector sign off on the place.

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    Krazi Burrito

    Krazi Burrito

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Continuing my alphabet series, now onto K is for Krazi Burrito…read more Introduction: I was already familiar with the Krazi Burrito brand as I attended a Yelp event in August 2023. At the time, I met the owner (Nomie), sampled food, & was an awesome experience. Please see my 5-star review from then. At the time, I said one of these days I need to go back here. I don't often go to College Park, but I kept this in the back of my head. That "one of these days I need to go back here" came on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The next time my girlfriend & I were in College Park was 5 weeks later, today, Sunday, May 18 for College Park's Spring Street Fair. We had a Meetup walk in Greenbelt, which was a little shorter than we thought. We were originally going to eat lunch, College Park Day, and then a 3 PM back in Greenbelt. But considering the walk was shorter, I checked the movie schedule and said 12:30 could work, and we could go to the Fair after, which made sense. As it turns, we got there shortly before 3 PM. I never looked at the schedule, but there was a fold-up sign saying to scan the QR code to see the schedule of events. I looked and exclaimed to my g/f Nomie from Krazi Burrito was doing a presentation at the Culinary stage. I said we gotta find this stage, and walking just 2 steps, I said it's right here. Nomie remembered me and was friendly. He gave a great presentation. I was thinking I need to get around to this Krazi Burrito review, and just so happened to be next on my alphabet series. Experience on Sunday, April 13: We had a College Park Meetup walk that day, and I suggested we do this Ghost kitchen. You have to put the order ahead of time although they have screens you get there too. I live about 15 miles away and were making 2 stops on the way. Wanted to put in the order on the computer before leaving as opposed to on my phone and driving. We estimated the time but were about 25 minutes early. A kitchen staff member came out, and I said we were a little early, so if it can be ready early, it'd be great. They were done a little early, which was nice. We enjoyed our burritos on the limited outside tables. Wow, these are quite possibly the best burrito I've ever had. My g/f shared that same sentiment. The burrito is so flavorful, steak is tender and various other ingredients were fresh & well seasoned. In addition to the burrito, it comes with a boba tea! That was excellent as well. I knew the burrito was excellent from the 2023 Yelp event, but I'll definitely will need to come back again and try the kabob & other items in the future! Thanks again to Nomie & the kitchen staff for making such delicious food.

    Amazing food. I love the fusion concept of Pickup or delivery only…read more Service is prompt, and when you pick up, they are courteous I like that you can order from the other menu options as well.

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    Cedars Of Lebanon - Lamb Kabob

    Cedars Of Lebanon

    4.6(139 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    The Cedars of Lebanon is an easily-overlooked cafe right on the corner of the Old Greenbelt…read moreShopping Center which is a lovely hidden gem. I spent every summer in this town, growing up, and I never discovered this restaurant until a precious friend brought me here a few years ago. It's a dated, though efficient, and charming, cafe with fresh dishes you might love. Firstly, if you plan on having lunch here on a Monday, make sure you are able to finish by 2:45 since they close by 3pm. All other days, they are open past 8pm. We started with the sweet potato soup despite the fact that the reviews for the lentil soup here are the highest. Yes! If it's featured: get it! The turmeric and coconut milk make this soup delightful. The herbs made it so fresh and there was just the right amount of sweetness and gentle heat. Parsley really adds to this recipe and I'm not usually a fan of this herb. The pitas are soft, thin and light. Love them. We needed to order more. I've never had such paper-thin pitas. Yum! I love love love the hummus, here. It is nothing short of divine. The flavors are fabulous and deeply complex. You can really taste the tahini. The olive oil is mild and delicious. I exclaimed, "the hummus was the best ever." And then 5 minutes later, I read a review by Yelper James H. where he says it's the best ever and, "... this hummus at Cedars of Lebanon might have ruined all other hummus for me forever." While I've had similar swooning feelings over the hummus at Lebanese Taverna in Tyson's Corner, this hummus is at least a top contender if not the metro DC area's hummus winner. The cucumber mint yogurt salad is nice, cold and refreshing. You can really taste the mint. I would order this yogurt salad with every meal. The falafel pizza is unusual and fresh. Straight away-- you can taste the tahini, parsley and couscous. The dough is grainy and natural. And there are radishes on this falafel pizza: not overpowering. For the $9 or so pricepoint, this dish is a true labor of love. To prep all of these vegetables, even with food processors, must take time. How novel of a dish! Put the yogurt salad on this pizza. You will thank me. And I only did it because I was watching someone else slather it on. There were at least 12 desserts on the menu. Meow. If we weren't so full of pita, hummus, tahini and fresh veggies, we certainly would love to taste a few of these. As well as the Turkish coffee, with an authentic ceramic and metal carafé presentation.

    Pretty easy, breezy no-frills restaurant…read more We stopped by Cedars of Lebanon, because it was one of the few places that had outdoor seating and was not full. The restaurant has a small outdoor dining area with three four-seater tables, which was find for our two dogs. The experience overall was pretty low key, which necessarily is not a bad thing. Although there is waiter/waitress service, you will have to order your food at the cashier's counter. Actually, maybe that's only a thing if you are dining outside. The menu has a nice mix of Middle Eastern dishes. I went with a beef (or maybe it was lamb) kabob plate. The portions were fine and my meal was pretty good. It was not out of this world amazing, but it got the job done. I thought that the prices were pretty good for the area and the amount of food received. Although the food was fine, I do not think that I would go out of my way (e.g., driving more than 30 minutes) to dine here. Just be aware that the restaurant does not serve alcoholic beverages.

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    Gorgeous wood stick art. Listening for the Whisperer by Artist Paul Downs.

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    Cedars Of Lebanon - Gorgeous wood stick art. Chief Red Cloud by Artist Paul Downs.

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    Z-Burger

    Z-Burger

    3.7(45 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    •$$

    This was my second time visiting this location and I decided to try the chicken cheesesteak. I also…read moreshared an order of onion rings and French fries and my friend got the original chicken sandwich. I should've stuck with my usual order of the original chicken sandwich because the chicken cheesesteak wasn't as good by a long shot. The price of the onion rings seems high, but they are hand battered and come in a filled paper bag. There's definitely enough to share! The staff is always friendly and they even included complimentary baklava with my order that was a surprise sweet treat. Looking for good, fresh, late night food? Head to Z Burger and get the original chicken sandwich with everything! They're open until 4am on weekends.

    Two double bacon cheeseburgers, a large fry, and two shakes. Almost $50. I guess that's just the…read moreway things are these days. My daughter and I went here. We've talked about it a bunch of times but we're usually in a hurry to get someplace else, so this was the first time we've stopped. And honestly, I have no regrets. The people behind the cash register were nice. The fries were really tasty, the signature sauce is great for dipping fries. The burgers were really good and the shakes were awesome. Yes, it was expensive for two people, but I had a great time hanging out with my daughter eating a burger, making jokes about it being "z-licious". Honestly, that's about as good as it gets.

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    Ledo Pizza

    Ledo Pizza

    3.1(50 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Introduction & March 2018:…read more Originally was going to do a different Maryland established business in my America 250 series, but I've soured on that particular restaurant; so didn't want to promote them. Just completed DC established, next will be VA. As for Ledo Pizza, they were established in 1955 in Adelphi. They moved to the downtown College Park location in 2009. I wrote a 5-star review of the "Ledo Restaurant" in March 2018. I had greatly enjoyed the pizza then in March 2018. As great as the franchise locations are, the original is the best. Update since then 2020 story: Downtown College Park has never been terribly convenient for me. But in November 2020, I heard the original College Park location was closing. I was saddened by that. But they were struggling as a restaurant in a Covid environment as this location especially was more of a destination for dine-in. I made a special trip on that Friday, November 20, 2020 from my home in Russett, Anne Arundel County about 15 miles away that night to enjoy their last weekend. It was a bit of wait as expected, and they had set up just for to go orders. I had to wait outside in the cold until my pizza was ready. I could've eaten outside in the cold no thanks, or eaten in my car like an animal, but I drove quickly thankfully no traffic to get back home. Still was fairly warm but heated in microwave. It was so delicious. Speaking of America 250, July 4, 2026: Ledo Pizza had a $2.50 individual cheese pizza deal only on 4th of July for America 250. The cashier was nice, and the pizza was ready on time. When I was checking for Ledo locations, I didn't realize the College Park had reopened. This was as good as I remembered it as they re-opened the same restaurant location with the same ovens. We bulked up our small thin but delicious Ledo pizza with Playa Bowl as they had 250 bonus points and was a block from here. We told the nice staff at Playa Bowl about the Ledo deal today, which they enthusiastically said we need to take advantage of that deal! In summary, Ledo Pizza especially College Park location is great pizza! And if in College Park, I consider it a great option.

    Located in the University of Maryland's College Town, this restaurant caters to students and locals…read morealike. Decent menu, good service. The mambo pizza was sweeter than spicy/hot; standard pizza was ok. Lunch specials probably a better deal.

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    Al-Madina Restaurant

    Al-Madina Restaurant

    3.5(55 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    We had a delightfully spicy dinner delivered by Al-Madina and then visited to try their simple $20…read morep/p buffet. They also have a full menu including kabobs, biryani, chicken, shrimp, goat and bean entrees. Al-Madina serves huge naan, it's true. I've only had the plain naan basket. I would like to try the garlic and kabuli naan with sesame seeds. Love the Yogurt Salad here. It's a gigantic bowl of yogurt, cucumbers, onion, tomato, mint, cilantro, and lemon. It's bountiful and delicious. We tried the samosas with potato, coriander, mint, cumin seed and red chili's. Very good. We enjoyed the Butter Chicken but it was not like any butter chicken I've had before. There was very little butter and cream present. The sauce was red and spicy. I ordered it as a mild version for the person eating with us. Maybe one could request extra cream if they are looking for a traditional, Amercan-ized, Indian Butter Chicken dish? It was flavorful, for me, though. We also enjoyed the Chicken Tandoori. It is moist, very well-seasoned and delicious. Zero complaints! We really liked the Chana Masala which is great for vegetarians. This is a chickpea dish with spices, and you can tell they have been marinated for a very long time. We tried this on the buffet. The Kabuli Palaw is a very mild and lovely rice dish. It comez with bone-in beef (so if you are serving children or seniors, pull this meat out for them), basmati rice, raisins and carrots. The raisins make it sweet and great. The Chicken Biryani is good and spicy but I enjoyed that it wasn't a fire-spice level. We ate this at the buffet so it was on the medium-spicy side vs. other wildly, spicy biryani's. The Kheer is super-delicious! It's a rice pudding with milk, heavy cream, almonds and pistachios. We also had this in the buffet and loved it. Especially the cardamom notes. The Chai is served very quickly here, so I'm wondering if they have a large soup pot of it in the back. It's nice but add sugar if you like it sweet. I liked that I didn't have to wait forever for it. The spices are just right and I ordered a second one! The service here was very friendly. Most of the staff spoke to us when I requested things and it is like an all-hands-on-board approach. This is why they describe themselves as fast-casual: you can just go to the front and ask for what you need when you are eating at the buffet. Things on this menu which pique my interest: White Lassi (dogh). I looked it up and it's plain yogurt and sugar with aromatics such as cardamom or rose water. They have the following fresh fruit juices: banana, mango, apple, orange, lemon, and watermelon. You can also mix two fruits. I wonder if you can add yogurt because I've and never had banana juice. The Afghani Sheryakh with milk, cream, sugar, cardamom, crushed almonds, saffron, and pistachio also looks delicious. The lentil soup looks delicious, as well as the lentil entrees. When they say it's fast-casual Indian and Pakistani, this is helpful because I've seen words, "Afghan," in titles and Kabuli in a dish name mentioned on the menu so it's a bit confusing. But a woman I was speaking with said the cooks are Indian and Pakistani. Madina is the name of 'the' holy city in Dubai. Maybe it's a similar concept to Jerusalem for us Christians. So there is this whole menangerie of countries mentioned in the menu, basically. The cooking here is the least closest to American Indian that I am used to eating. We really liked the flavors here. I saw jalapeños in a few of the buffet dishes and for me, all that was missing was beer to tamp the spice! Ah well, Coke and Pepsi did the trick for now. Would come back to Al Madina again. It's probably the closest I'll get to the real city of Madina in Dubai.

    Lots of food that you can pile on a plastic plate with plastic utensils. The bread was crisp and a…read morebit buttery. The restaurant is in a hotel that feels in need of a deep clean. Bathrooms were uncomfortable-and in the hotel. Parking was a mess with snow and ice unshovelled. Inside the chairs were hard but covered with white linen like a wedding setting. Next to me a man put out his prayer rug and prayed. The food was uninspiring. Spicy. Watery. The fried potato pockets were good without any sauce to dip into. Different accoutrements on each table. Some had napkins. Others had salt and pepper stuff. Some people came in for to go boxes. Altogether interesting and good to know it's here.

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