Category Archives: Afghan

Rumi’s Bistro

Posted on 2013/03/05 by .

Rumi’s Bistro, web site, 523 Maple Avenue, Vienna, VA, 703- 242-2138, where Nizam’s used to be. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] Excellent Afghan, this place earns a regular spot in my repertoire. The Afghan take on … Continue reading →

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Sabzi Authentic Persian Kabobs

Posted on 2012/01/04 by .

Sabzi Authentic Persian Kabobs, web site, 4008 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 703-383-1553 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Yelp] photo credit: Ginger Brew Excellent chicken kabob, zereshk polo (barberry rice), the best ghormeh sabzi in the … Continue reading →

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Maizbon Afghan Grill

Posted on 2009/10/25 by .

Maizbon Afghan Grill, web site, 6244-K Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA, in the Landmark Plaza Shopping Center, just west of I-395, with Verizon and Shoppers Food Warehouse, Alexandria, VA, 703-914-1700 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | … Continue reading →

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Kabob Corner

Posted on 2009/02/27 by .

Kabob Corner, 10893 Main Street, Fairfax, VA, 703-219-2078 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] An intriguing little mom n’ pop Afghan restaurant. Not the very best kabobs but they have pumpkin, aushak, etc. I like going there.

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Ariana Kabob House

Posted on 2008/06/17 by .

Ariana Kabob House, web site, 9738 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA, Rt. 50, just west of Fairfax Circle703-865-7610 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) It’s a delight to have this place so close to my house. Real Afghan food, … Continue reading →

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Star Restaurant Banquet

Posted on 2007/12/15 by .

Star Restaurant Banquet, web site, 7203 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 703-750-2450 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) An authentic albeit underpopulated Afghan place, with a huge room for weddings and banquets. Their plans and their achievement seem … Continue reading →

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Grill Kabob Express

Posted on 2007/03/07 by .

Grill Kabob Express, 11213-J Lee Highway, off Rt.29, Fairfax, VA, 703-569-7259 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp | Yahoo] I like their buffet better than their kabobs. Good chick peas, spinach, bread, tasty rice, fresher vegetables than … Continue reading →

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Bamian

Posted on 2006/08/13 by .

Bamian, web site, 5634 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA, 703-820-7880 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | MenuPages | Suburban Tasteland | Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper] One of the best Afghan places around, the kabobs … Continue reading →

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Exotic Marrakesh Casbah – now Afghan Grill

Posted on 2006/05/21 by .

Exotic Marrakesh Casbah, 2309 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-234-4632 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Gayot] Seems to be more à la carte than fixed price Moroccan, but I haven’t been. This place is now … Continue reading →

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Paradise Restaurant

Posted on 2006/05/07 by .

Paradise Restaurant, 7141 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 301-907-7500 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Washingtonian | City Paper | openlist | Yelp] NOW CLOSED

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