Afghan Kabob Restaurant — Restaurant in Burke

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Afghan Kabob, an Afghan restaurant that has recently transitioned to new management. While the restaurant has kept its beloved name and classic dishes, the subtle changes in both the menu and atmosphere are undeniable—and delightful.

Upon entering, the warm, rustic décor immediately sets a cozy tone, with traditional Afghan textiles and soft lighting creating a welcoming environment. The staff, attentive and genuinely friendly, made sure we felt right at home from the moment we arrived.

We started with the Bolani, a crispy stuffed flatbread filled with potato and green onions. It was perfectly seasoned and served with a tangy yogurt sauce that complemented the dish beautifully. The portion was generous and set a great tone for the meal ahead.

For the main course, we opted for the Kabuli Pulao and the Lamb kabob. The Kabuli Pulao was a wonderful balance of sweet and savory, with tender lamb buried beneath fluffy, saffron-infused rice, garnished with raisins and slivers of carrot. It was a comforting dish that spoke to the heart of Afghan culinary tradition. The Lamb kabob, on the other hand, was rich and flavorful, with perfectly spiced served alongside a refreshing cucumber and tomato salad. Both dishes showcased a depth of flavor that has clearly been refined under the new management’s touch.

What stood out most was the attention to detail and the freshness of the ingredients, which have only improved with the change in management. While the menu remains mostly unchanged, there’s an added focus on presentation and flavor consistency that wasn’t as prominent before.

We finished with the traditional Afghan dessert, Firnee, a sweet and creamy custard delicately flavored with cardamom and topped with crushed pistachios. It was a perfect end to the meal—light, fragrant, and satisfying without being overly sweet.

Overall, Afghan Kabob under its new management retains the authentic flavors that made it a neighborhood favorite but has elevated the dining experience with improved service and a refined approach to its dishes. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, this place is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic...

One of the worst experiences in Afghan cuisine. Don't go dining in the place. I ordered over the phone to dine in the restaurant. When I arrived they told me they don't take dine in orders over the phone and handed me the takeout bag. I explained that I wanted to dine in as I also explained over the phone, I just didn't want to wait long time for the kebabs to cook which surprisingly was all ready within 5 minutes. They didn't even bother giving me silverware. I use the plastic knife that was in the bag. The cashier didn't even bother trying to accommodate me as a dining customer who's paying $20 for their super dish. The most expensive item on their menu. It didn't even come with any bread. Look at the portion of the kebabs. They are less than half the size of a regular skewer. The ground beef kebab is shorter than my thumb. Customer service was non-existent. The staff were constantly just in the kitchen chatting among themselves. Didn't even care that I was a customer and dining in that restaurant. The portions were small. The ground beef kebab where mixed with lamb fat. The lamb kebab from the shape and taste I was pretty certain those were lamb testicles, chewy and rubbery and have the same shape and everything. Worst experience ever. This restaurant used to be pretty good when the owners used to work there. Now everyone every restaurant is taking advantage blaming everything on pandemic raising price, cutting back on quality and portion. Save your money go elsewhere get some Iranian kebab or some other Afghan restaurant. The cashier guy he was a well-dressed elderly gentleman who has no experience of actually working in a restaurant he probably had a bigger career at some point so he has absolutely no idea of what he's doing there he has no sense of customer service. Worst Afghan food have had the qourma, meat sauce was a tiny chunk of meat with no flavor no chickpeas or anything added.. I am never...

I would have given it a 5 for the wonderful food (authentically Afghan, according to the people who took me there as an out-of-town guest), fine dining ambiance, reasonable prices, generous serving sizes, and obsequiously friendly table service, but...

The men's bathroom was a mess. :-(

This is probably not a big deal for some people, but if my wife had been here, and the ladies room looked like the men's room, we probably would have got up, paid for anything that we had already eaten, and left the restaurant. Her theory is that the bathrooms in a restaurant should be spotless so that the restaurant staff can be totally clean when they exit the bathroom and come into direct or indirect contact with any food. She might be a little extreme, but it does bother me, too, when I see a restaurant bathroom that looks worse than a hardware store bathroom.

The proprietors need to learn that EVERY job is important (even the non-sexy jobs like mopping floors and cleaning toilets). Also, the cleaning should not be done by the cooks, because they are already busy making all that great food for us. Better that the cooks stay in the kitchen!

If I were the restaurant owner, or even just the person in charge of the diining room, I would clean the bathrooms at least once a day before opening the restaurant, just out of a sense of respect and appreciation for our customers.

The food itself was so good that I will take the time to visit this restaurant again, next time I am in the area. If the bathrooms are spotless, next tine, I will update this review to show their improvement, and make it 5 stars...