This casual Afghan joint in a strip mall offers chicken, lamb & beef kebabs, plus lunch specials. Based on 507 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
14702 Lee Hwy, Gainesville, VA 20155
Phone: (703) 754-1600
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
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Reviews
Addison Hoff
Been going to this place for over a decade now, and it has consistently delivered excellent food at reasonable prices. I’ve tried countless times to replicate some of these dishes at home, especially the naan, but nothing beats the real thing. All of the kabobs are outstanding, but don’t sleep on the rice and chickpeas. Nothing beats scooping up a bit of each with a tear of naan and dousing it in the chutney, which is spicier than you think and provides exactly the kick you want. I no longer live in NoVa, but Afghan Famous is the first place I go anytime I’m back.
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Katy Scott
We have tried other kabob restaurants in several states and never found a place as good as Afghan Famous Kabob. The kabobs are almost always perfectly cooked and not tough or chewy or dry the way some places are. Both the white and brown rice are very tasty and the side salad is nice and fresh. The chickpeas are absolutely amazing, by far the best we’ve ever had. I wish I had their chickpea recipe! We have loved this restaurant for almost 20 years and the food has been consistently good every time.
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Karim Poonawala
WOW! If you are in the mood for authentic Afghani food, this is THE PLACE to get it. It may be well worth taking a trip to this delightful restaurant just to experience the delights of the amazing food this family cooks. Every dish we tried was exceptionally delicious. The Naan (bread) was the best I have ever had. Portions are generous and the lamb Chops were absolutely perfect. The service was friendly and courteous. I have to go back and try more dishes at this delightful restaurant.
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Khalid Ibrahimi
Absolutely delicious. The food is made fresh right in front of you. Definitely try!! They are so friendly. We would certainly return.
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Arash Beyzadeh
Holy this food was really really good! I ordered pumpkin spinach dish and I was blown away by how tasty it was. Who would of knew pumpkin could be so good. I ordered a 2nd one to go
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Vivian Le
Got the Deluxe Kabob and the plate was full. The Gyro was just as delicious and all the bread is made in house. Owners are really nice. The online order was down but their customer service over the phone was great. If you like spicy ask for extra spicy sauce – it’s refreshing and a good kick at the same time.
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Seon Kang
Ordered to-go Chicken and lamb kabobs for lunch. The portion was good and delicious. Everything from chicken, lamb to rice and salad were delicious. Naan bread was out of this world. Yes, that green sauce, I need that green sauce at home. Most definitely will eat here again.
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Ed Tracy
28MAY2021 Friday lunch: unlike several recent reviews we experienced courteous service, smiles, thank yous, etc not just with us but with all the customers who went through during lunch.
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Opassa Travels
Been coming here for years. A nice quiet place to grab lunch or dinner. Always outstanding food, some of the best basmati rice I’ve ever eaten, delicious homemade bread, and family-owned. Love it!
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Terry Kim
Wife told me that this place had a high rating so on our way out west, stopped by here. Was surprised that the lamb kabob was around $13 (normally it’s 14-15 in other places) but boy – I think this was the BEST lamb I’ve had in a very long time. Typical kabob places, the lamb is slightly to seriously chewy – makes me wonder why I keep getting it – but the lamb here was very tender and juicy. Will definitely come back again! Only critique could be how slow the food comes out but…. if it’s that good it’s worth the wait. 🙂
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