Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you--this place is an absolute treasure. When I walked in,…read morethe restaurant was cold, and no one was at the counter for the first five minutes, so I wasn't expecting much. Hence why I didnt take any pictures. But once I took my first bite, I was hooked. Hands down, this was the best gyro/pita-style sandwich I've ever had! I ordered a mix of lamb, chicken, falafel, and gyro meat, and every single bite was incredible. The flavors were bold, the meat was perfectly seasoned, and the sauces were out of this world. The bread, which was similar to naan, took everything to the next level--it was soft, warm, and perfect for wrapping up all that deliciousness. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful food that will blow your expectations out of the water, don't skip this place. It may not look like much, but trust me, it's worth it! I'm already planning my next visit.

After a long hiatus, the seventh installment of my "Kabob Kompendium" profiling various kabob…read morejoints in the DMV region broken down into a set of common criteria: 1) ethnic focus 2) kabobs 3) side dishes 4) rice 5) condiments 6) bread 7) x-factor (s) 1) Ethnic focus: Pakistani, although curiously they feature some gyro sandwich options 2)) Kabobs- a bit dry and lacking in the succulence factor, seasoning also appears superficial perhaps due to insufficient marinade time or just choice of breast meat rather than thigh for the chicken kabobs 3) side dishes- side salad is filler with iceberg lettuce and few cukes/tomatoes without dressing (substitute out), chickpeas were pretty standard with a hint of spice 4) rice-bland and perhaps slightly undercooked or intentionally more firm, but I prefer a more flavorful fluffy or moist rendition 5) Condiments- mint yogurt chutney with pleasant note of fresh mint and heat, not overpowering but necessary to perk up the bland aforementioned rice and dry chicken 6) Bread- puffy naan bread with nice buttery finish but becomes rubbery if not consumed immediately 7) x-factor- maybe it's the economy in general, but price point seems high, I got a BOGO special for the chicken kabob platter for $20 but I wouldn't necessarily pay for one meal at regular price. Overall, if chicken kabobs were on the Cheesecake Factory menu, this version would be on the skinnylicious menu for those counting calories and preferring a healthier less indulgent version since flavors seem muted and textures appear lacking due to insufficient oil/grease.

How can you not love a family own business with such a great attitude! Have a variety of options…read morethat's all were good quality and fair price! Though it was a little hot they do have fans that tremendously you keep cool during this heat wave! Very cozy vibe and would bring my family here for a nice lunch!

My intent was to get only roti as I was cooking meal at home but decided also to get Roti with…read moreveggies, and they did not disappoint. The roti was fresh and warm and the service was good, and pricing is reasonable. There is seating available and TV also, and decor was okay, but I ordered to go and they have Naan also. I will definitely try another meal there.

We had a ladies friends group of 35 guests at Zamzam on Oct 18th 2026 , myself and one of my friend…read morewere the Hosts , we had the best experience at this restaurant . Our menu items were Chicken karahi , Mix Grill jumbo platters ,chick pease ,appetizers were Bollani and Samosas , drinks and green tea , all food items were very delicious , good quantity , service was excellent , staff was very helpful and friendly , we found this place just by chance , as I went here couple of months before with one of my client and we found this place with excellent food , best service , very nice decorations and pleasant atmosphere !!! We will definitely go back and have our events at this beautiful restaurant with best service and delicious food !!! Saba ,Zoqia and Fouzia

Great kabobs recommend the lamb it is very nice. Great rice, chickpeas and spinach. 10/10 five star.read more

It's been 9 years since I was last here and since this was a fav of my father, I felt it was time…read moreto give them another try. Being Pakistani, I absolutely love good, authentic Pakistani food, not Indian food so much. But in a pinch, the typical Indian restaurant will just have to suffice. Fortunately, this is a Pakistani place and something impressive was how many Pakistani families were inside when we went today, which tells you the food is decent. They have a pretty large buffet and since it was a Saturday, they also had haleem on the buffet. Additionally, they had saag, daal, channa, boneless chicken kabob, and a few other items. Their naan came with the buffet and it was perfect - so flavorful and fresh! Everything we tried was great, especially the haleem, channa, and saag. I really enjoyed this visit and I'll definitely return and possibly try something from their menu, like karahi. Service was friendly and nice too.

Extremely high price, very poor quality of food. I order ordered side chicken 3pc was $20.read more

Finally found a better goat Karahi, Tea was amazing , served with Warm welcoming & polite behavior…read more will try other dishes Handsome lady was managing alone (cleaning floor, pickup orders, arranging for event, cashier). I decided to take the food home instead of putting more burden on her Afgani naan bread is just a longe version of plain naan bread I'll not recommend Thanks for being in town

So I ordered food from saffron. We ordered two chicken biryani's, and I requested the person at the…read morerestaurant. Can you please put more chicken legs in the biryani? I was abruptly told we cannot do that like I had asked for caviar.. When we received our order, there was not a single chicken leg like this was done on purpose to make sure the legs weren't added because I had asked for it You guys really need to hone in in your customer service skills, there are plenty of options here and people are eventually going to not come to your place because you're going to lose your client base Maybe hire people who pick up the phone, who understand English and believe in customer service. Lady is very rude. Who picks up the phone. Maybe teach some customer service skills to her. She acts like she's doing a favor to you I will not be going to this place again. Very disappointed. I have attended event events here ambience is mediocre, price is very expensive for everything My experience in the past was not bad. But I gave it another shot. Throughly disappointed What is

The best Pakistani food in town! Goat Karahi, Lamb chops and cow feet curry from the carry out…read moreevery Saturday are always my go to there, it reminds me of my hometown town dish from west Sumatra, Indonesia, I wish they have the cow feet dish every day

Everything was soo good. We ordered the chicken boti + ground beef kabob combo. It was tasty and…read morewell seasoned. The naan bread eaten with the chat samosa was addictive. Definitely coming back!

Short: Fresh and made to order meals with a friendly staff…read more Long: After moving to VA from the Emirates, I wanted to share the food of the Middle East and India with my family. This place stood out in the reviews and has become a go to when I want nan and my food to be flavorful and done right. I have frequented this place enough to be recognized by the staff who always greet with a smile and "Hello, Brother." I recommend the chicken tikka masala and the butter chicken as those are my go to.

**Under New Ownership** As of January 2024 this place has new ownership and chef, but kept the…read moresame name. I stopped in for lunch and the staff was very accommodating and helpful. The family that owns this quaint restaurant is from Karachi, so this is authentic Pakistani cuisine, not the typical flavorless kabob joint! They have a interesting menu with all the typical grilled and curried favs. I tried their chicken karahi (A.K.A. Chicken Qarai) and asked for it spicy and it was perfect! Lots of nice spice flavor, as well as decent heat. I also opted for their chicken biryani and it was spot-on! The chicken in it was flavored excellently and tender too, definitely not over-cooked and the rice was the proper texture, not too moist and gummy. There was so much food, I took half home and saved room for dessert, as they have home made kheer here. The kheer was really really good!! They're working on getting their food delivery set up too... Stop in and give them a try!

The wait time was wayyyy too long. And the staff look like they take their time doing anything,…read morethey look miserable and exhausted when they talk and prepare the food. The space is dirty with dried food stuck to the table. The food itself was good, the only reason why I wouldn't rate it 1 star. But if you want food here I recommend you order online.

Late night eating doesn't get better than this!…read more Kabob Palace is downscale. Kabob Palace is legendary. You get more than your money's worth at Kabob Palace, and we are not talking a lot of money. This is a 24-7 Afghan kebab place that serves life giving food at any hour of the day. * * * Kabob Palace has gotten awards from nearly every newspaper and community magazine that writes about food in the Beltway. Washington has a lot of columnists who write about food in the Beltway. These are knowledgeable columnists who know their international food. They rave about Kabob Palace. These are knowledgeable raves. I rave about Kabob Palace. There are huge lines to get in the door. Presumably the customers rave about Kabob Palace. That is a whole lot of people doing a whole lot of raving. * * * I am sure the food critics and the Northern Virginia night eaters are not there to rave about the scenery. I certainly do not rave about the scenery. Kabob Palace is fluorescent lights. Kabob Palace is cheap tables, close to nearly everyone else eating in the restaurant. There is a TV where you can watch Central Asian sporting events. It is set up so the staff can see it rather than the customers. You will crane your neck to follow the game. * * * The food makes the lines and the fluorescent lights totally worthwhile. The menu is medium sized but fairly predictable. You have seen everything here in other Kabob places you have eaten in. They have a few cafeteria serving dishes of pilau. There are also mixed vegetables, and some curried items. Almost everything else comes off the grill or out of their Afghan bread baking oven. What comes off the grill is absolutely sensational. What comes out of the oven is pretty darn good. What comes out of the cafeteria serving dishes is less wonderful. BUT The serving dish stuff is made very interesting by super outstanding house sauces. * * * I did a bone-in chicken kebab that was marinated in an absolutely outstanding spice mix. I sat and marveled at the spices with every single bite. A grim looking spinach and potatoes had a coriander yogurt sauce that was the Taylor Swift of all yogurt sauces. Okay - we are going Afghan here. So it was the Ahmad Zahir of all yogurt sauces. The chicken was too good for me to want to mix it with anything. The spinach and the Afghan bread offered plenty of opportunity for the coriander yogurt sauce to do its thing. People who have read my other reviews know that in general I despise coriander. When I tell you that a coriander sauce is food for the gods, that is like Alexandra Ocasio Cortez telling you about a Wonderful Republican. This yogurt sauce really really is that good. * * * The fun does not stop at the end of the main course. They do a rice pudding for dessert. Afghans, like Iranians, are known for exceptional rice cooking. Afghan rice pudding is better than rice pudding rice pudding. Rice pudding in the hands of the British or in the hands of mid-century Yankee cooks is grim stuff. It is the only dessert I have ever heard James Beard complain about. I share James Beard's assessment entirely. This Afghan rice pudding is nothing like the flavorless grainy custards of my youth. The pudding is mild, but it is quintessential comfort food. Even though I had had that amazing chicken and that amazing coriander sauce, As I walked home, the only flavor on my mind was the rice pudding. I was like a small child who had just been taken care of by Mommy and was now getting in my jammies for bed. Desserts that make you feel happy are a good thing. * * * There are not very many places where you can sit at 2:30 in the morning under fluorescent lights and have an experience that makes you completely happy. Fluorescent lights at 2:30 in the morning usually means going to Walgreens or CVS in the middle of the night. I am currently writing this review at 2:08 in the morning. I am in Austin, Texas. If Kabob Palace was anywhere within driving distance of my house, I would not be in my house right now. I would have gotten in my car about 1:30 and would have driven to Kabob Palace. I would have had to drive and I would have had to wait 20 minutes in line. After eating, I would still have to drive home. This is midnight food that is so good That a 72 year old man would take two hours out of his sleep time just to get his plateful. Kabob Palace is something else.

I honestly think this place may have the best chickpeas in the world. Wish I lived closer to them.read more

A very casual setting with kind staff. Consistent quality of food and amazing flavors. You will…read moreleave feeling very full and satisfied.

Great place to have authentic Nalli Nehari ! ... Dhaga…read moreKababs Great stuff Tahir Bhai ...

The only reason I'm giving this place a 2 stars is because of their food. My family and I enjoyed…read morethe food completely. It was a Friday night and we called in advance to see if there would be tables. Came in and goodness, the waiter or whoever working, it was tall guy with glasses, was very rude. Not welcoming at all. It wasn't where they came to you and take your order but we had to go to the register and place the other and that's fine. My family and I were situating what we wanted and my brother went to place the order. The same tall guy with glasses took our order. After my brother finished giving the order, my brother asked if the order can be repeated to be sure he didn't miss anything. As the waiter was repeating it, my brother didn't hear one item and asked if he could repeat it again. The waiter looked so annoyed and told my brother he needs to start hearing better... my brother addressing him respectful and told the waiter to relax and they both could have a respectful interaction. We were ordering almost $300 of food so if $300 was nothing to them, we could've taken our money elsewhere and had a good time. However my parents don't eat anything but Desi hence we let it go. The food started to come out. Food looked amazing and enjoyed every bit of it, even ordered for take out. I think another thing they could work out is stop feeding customers in foam papers. The plates are so flimsy and broke on me once. The inside of the restaurant was a nice place. Definitely shows their country and heritage. After we finished eating and it was time to pay, a sweet lady at the register was helping my brother out but because there was a couple of tables with the same name, she got confused about our order. And my brother was trying to repeat the items we ordered. Then the tall guy stepped in, more attitude and rudeness. I love the food. But I would never want to sit there and be serviced in person. I rather do takeout and avoid that rude man. Other than that their food is great. Do try!!