SMOKI KABOBS — Restaurant in Woodbridge

Just popped up near work, they have a decent lunch special, and the food is delicious. They apparently have other locations near Chantilly (I haven't tried the other locations). I will be making it a permanent part of our work lunch rotation if the quality holds up.

I do have a single criticism, their platters for families or small groups feel as though they are priced erroneously. I was going to pick They quoted me $100 for a meal to fit 3-4 people. I have a different place I go to regularly by my house that has a similar meal designed for 3-4 for around $60, so I was taken back with the much higher price.

I pressed a little bit and asked why wouldn't I just buy 4 individual meals for around $15 each and still be well below the $100. Their response was "but there's more food than individual meals". Good response I suppose, but I countered again with the fact that the additional $40 I was saving by buying 4 individual meals still could buy more food if I wanted to. Long story short, Smoki Kabobs is missing an opportunity, and should look at how their catered pricing...

I'm so glad my wife and I didn't let the initial appearance of this Afghan kabob restaurant deter us. Despite being short-staffed and having a dated decor, the place was spotless and sanitary.

We ordered the beef and lamb combo, as well as the chicken kebab. The freshly baked Nan bread was absolutely divine - soft and warm. The meats were incredibly tender and full of flavor.

But what really stole the show was the rice, which tasted like it was made with love by someone's grandmother. The service, despite being a one-man show, was impeccable.

The icing on the cake was the chef singing a traditional Afghan song while he cooked, adding a wonderful touch to the ambiance.

Don't judge a book by its cover - this hidden gem serves up delicious, authentic Afghan cuisine with a side of warm...

Newly opened Afghan restaurant and this is my second time ordering the boneless chicken kabobs. Only change I made was getting the spinach on my first visit and chickpeas for my second visit. I am favoring the chickpeas over the spinach. The rice served with the meal has julienne carrots and raisins, which add a nice sweetness. Most places serve the plain rice rather than the traditional Afghan rice dish. The chicken is tender and flavorful and I plan to try the lamb kabobs on my next visit and possibly some other dishes. The two gentlemen are very friendly and inviting. Definitely on my...