Category Archives: Afghan

Bistro Aracosia

Bistro Aracosia, web site, 5100 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Washington, DC, 202-363-0400 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [WaPo | Washingtonian | TripAdvisor | Ylp] One of the best ethnic restaurants in DC, and indeed one of the best … Continue reading

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Afghan Bistro

Afghan Bistro, web site, 8081-D Alban Road, Springfield, VA, 703-337-4722 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google+ | TripAdvisor | Ylp] The best Afghan food I’ve had, get the Aushak, kadu, and eggplant. Related Posts:Bistro AracosiaRumi’s BistroDining out … Continue reading

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Kabob House (Afghan Kabob House)

Kabob House, web site, 2045 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, near the county courthouse, 703-294-9999 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Ylp | Don Rockwell | Zagat] The standards for Afghan kabobs have so gone up that … Continue reading

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Arlington Kabob

Arlington Kabob (Anmole Kabob used to be here), web site (lots-o-scripts and cookies), 5046 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 703-531-1498 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) This small Afghan restaurant is one of the best kabob places around. It … Continue reading

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Rumi’s Bistro

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

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

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

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. … Continue reading

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Ariana Kabob House

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

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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