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City Kabob & Curry House
96/100 (1731 ratings)
Restaurants
Pakistani
Indian
Pakistani
Fast Food
Fast food
Indian
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Fast food
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Accepts Credit Cards
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Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
"I'm hard to please when it comes to Indian food. This place is amazing! Immaculately clean inside, very nice staff and the food is delicious. I only..."
Dre Gilley
"Not really into exploring my opinion, but I definitely love coming here. Their portion sizes are tremendous and the food is very tasty. I always..."
Breyuanna Breyuanna
"Awesome fast food but homemade tasting Indian food. The veggie samosa is the best I’ve ever had. Very clean and great service. Very attentive to..."
Anthony Perry
"Great food and service very friendly close to..."
Paloma Yazmina Garçon
"Everything was so good and fresh! Not only did it taste good it was appetizing to look..."
Ivory Traynham
"No frills, Pakistani cafeteria food. The small space can get crowded although we dined-in without any problem. The person at the counter was very..."
Aamer Mahmood
"Our family loves City Kabob and Curry House for their afternoon buffet. Easy parking. The kiddos (2 and 4 years) love the fish, mango lassi and the..."
Celesta Tow
"This small and unpretentious place has pretty good food and gets great reviews. The bhindi masala okra dish was good but we were shocked by the..."
Miriam Phillips
"Good food but they have a very small space. Their fried fish and chanay were very good at a reasonable..."
Ne Agha
"There wasn’t a dish I haven’t enjoyed here yes might have to add their spicy sauce if you want it spicy but they make all kinds of sauces to give..."
Brittanie Johnson
"Straightforward neighborhood pakistani food place. Few chairs and tables for dining in; easy online order for pick up (call or use Clover app). I am..."
Mileiva
"Expected sub par...you know just a little dine in dine out spot. PLEASANTLY surprised...even with how they serve the food in the traditional pot! I..."
Sheena “SA125” I
"Wow. This food was so delicious. My husband and I got the buffet with Naan, and it's a perfect deal with many options. So tasty. Staff was super kind..."
Katlyn Kraft
"Tried their chicken boneless kabob platter. Kabobs we’re well cooked, so juicy. Absolutely loved the taste and texture of kabob. Chicke pea curry..."
vindhya juvaa
"I have been to countless South Asian restaurants and spent a lot of money. But today, I found my ultimate guilty pleasure of mine. Buffet for 15..."
Arafat Khan
"The food was really good and well presented. Chicken breast kabobs cooked all the way through. Fresh veggies and well prepared basmati rice...."
Stunna Daren
"I have been visiting this restaurant for 6 years now. I have always been received here with love and respect. The food quality is always top notch,..."
Amit Chaudhary
"I strongly recommend this restaurant.The food is out of this world! Very authentic Desi food. Their service is excellent quality. Yasir is very..."
Rana Sandouka
"Usually you’d have to go outside DC to the suburbs to find places like this - a good inexpensive ethnic food. Luckily there’s hope especially..."
Anthony Uzodinma
"Starting with the good which was the food. Had curry chicken. Asked for extra spicy and I was not disappointed. My eyes watered. Now for the secret I..."
Paul L (newt757)
"The food was so, so good! We had the chicken curry and the grilled kabob. The meat was tender and absolutely delicious. The staff was very friendly..."
Laura Huber
"Amazing food,amazing people.We let them know that we were there for iftar, and they shared their fruit custard ( complimentary) with us as our..."
Sheikh Rahman
Cusbah
91/100 (1832 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
"We had Sunday lunch and really enjoyed ourselves. the food was delicious, the staff was friendly and engaging and the drinks were great! One of our..."
Karen Nichols
"Best lamb chops ever! What a gourmet meal with hospitality from the staff too. I had never seen the herb rosemary used in a drink and then even lit..."
Diane Gallagher
"I am so happy that I found the Cusbah restaurant! They call themselves a "south Asian spice bar." Indian and Pakistani food - everything was so good,..."
Frida Shroyer
"Where to start...the food was incredible, best vegetable pakora I've ever had. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked, tender, and dynamically..."
Ian Keene-Babcock
"Great spot around the corner makes coming here so easy. Chicken Akbarai Korma with Kashmiri naan. You'll thank me later. The biryani are also..."
Richard Farino
"Legit korma, legit naan. Awesome barkeeps. Experienced mgmt. Know how to run a great..."
Jay Robinson
"Love this place!! Food and drinks are always on point! Great bar staff..."
Shawn King
"Always a HUGE fan of the Chicken Makhni and Masala and also the Naan wraps. Love the drinks and staff are always helpful and friendly. This place is..."
Julia Reyes
"Great food! I've always loved the dish that is similar to butter chicken. The only thing I order every time. Bartenders there are awesome and know..."
Kay Amos
"Great Sunday brunch, fantastic service, couldn’t ask for..."
Mary Hussain
"Always delicious food! Great service. This is a favorite local..."
Niki Holmes
Red Toque Cafe
83/100 (933 ratings)
Restaurants
Halal
Pakistani
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
"Delicious, authentic, hearty food! I can't get enough of the tabbouleh, chicken kabob and daal. This place is perfect for dining in with friends (or..."
Tala Alrajjal
"One of the best! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The owner is such a pleasure and his staff as well! Great patio area!!! Treat..."
FantasyKris Loving
"Delicious and convenient take-out! So affordable too, great for a large party. I love the falafel!! Totally..."
Tess Palladino
"The butter chicken is my go-to dish for delivery or carry out when I want something healthy, affordable and satisfying. Love this..."
Cori Sue Morris
"Yummy tasty food. Lentil soup was delicious! Go check it..."
Diana Estrada
"The i love about it is its good every time. I never had a bad experience. The food is amazing is the only to describe it. And the five u enough to..."
Tremaine Darnell Harcum
"The chicken kabobs are..."
Renee Yvonne
"Delicious, authentic, hearty food! I can't get enough of the tabbouleh, chicken kabob and daal. This place is perfect for dining in with friends (or..."
Tala Al Rajjal
"I am glad that I did not read the reviews before I get there, because I really like it and definitely will order again. And the personal were really..."
Leidys Gutierrez
"If you're looking for a quick Indian bite, this is the place. Had Chicken Biryani and Baklava cake. Amazing for money I paid and the quantity they..."
Polaris Choudhury
"So this place closes at midnight, and I walked in around 11:15 on a whim, the employees looked like they were ready to go home, but ordered lamb..."
Jasmine Slaughter
"They have one of the the best rice puddings I've ever had! My husband also liked his baclava. I also had their Channa Masala and Tabouleh salad..."
Amy Kibbey
"Food was amazing. We ordered lamb biryani, daal and chicken kebab everything was cooked perfectly and very flavorful and most importantly was fresh...."
Gulrez Mahmood
"I got a lamb kabob with the spinach curry side. The lamb was magnificent, but it was laid simply on a bed of unseasoned rice. Mixing in the spinach..."
Jason Henderson
"I order from here quite often, as I live just down the street. The food is great, especially for the price! I can't get enough of the garlic naan or..."
Josh Zimmerman
"I’ll say it. DC’s best Indian! I’ll admit, it’s probably because it’s Indian/Pakistani. I’ve tried the Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka..."
Nicholas Wirt
"Solid food, the flavor profile is exceptional. Haven't dined in, but I've picked up and had food delivered. The eat in space is somewhat compact. ..."
James Blassingame
"Only ever gotten through delivery, but really delicious. I've had the falafel sandwich + veggie samosas. The falafel is really flavorful and the naan..."
Emi Ruff
"Amazing food. Definitely worth the money. Only reason giving 4 stars is, there is some smell inside for dine-in. If they work a bit on their..."
Zubair Ahmad
"Tried Red Toque Café today for the first time. Absolutely DEEEEEEELICIOUS! I ordered the chicken kabob with rice and chickpeas. Everything was..."
Heather Hawkinson
Aatish On The Hill
81/100 (815 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Pakistani
Indian
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Pakistani
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I was here with my coworkers for team lunch. I really enjoyed the buffet, everything I ate was so good!!! I recommend if you have a taste for..."
K A
"Wow! I was not expecting this place to be that good. I ordered the samosas, chicken makahni, garlic Naan, large rice, seekh kebab, and the Mango..."
Lala B
"I don't go into DC often, but well worth the trip...will be returning...very nice ambiance, nice and bright place to enjoy authentic food, friendly..."
Elise Schumann
"Never had a bad experience with the Aatish fam (tho I only ordered takeout). Food was consistently delicious and arrived HOT. Garlic naan was good,..."
Ben Aronson
"Food tasted fresh and authentic. My favorite is the Rogan Josh however their butter chicken and lamb biryani are amazing and the best in DC. Don’t..."
Kashan Khan
"I've never eaten at the place the the takeout/delivery I've had is always good and gets here..."
Brychan Manry
"so good! dont let the 1 star reviews food you. aatish has gone under new management and has really taken a step up. The chicken biryani is my..."
Janna Sadiq
"Amazing experience and even better food! 100% recommended this place if you want gourmet Indian..."
Heeba Khan
"It’s worthy as price & test is..."
Repon Bhuiyan
"We have a great experience with testy dinner. They have best Chicken Makhani, Rogan Josh and chick pea. Specifically their assorted bread. I'll ..."
bobby khan
"We ate a few vegetarian entrées and appetizers and everything was tasty with great service and atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back and try..."
Jordan
Ziaafat
81/100 (474 ratings)
Restaurants
Pakistani
Middle Eastern
Indian
"I happened to be in the area and looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite to eat before catching a show at the Capital Turnaround, and I am SO glad..."
Tania Abraham
"I went to taco city today with some of my coworkers/friends and the food was AMAZING! I had the shrimp taco and the crab taco it was so bomb that i..."
Jewel McNeil
"Taco City in DC is worthy of more than five stars!! Their happy hour specials are great, and the cocktails are strong. I subbed rum for vodka in my..."
Krysta Aguilar
"Nice taco place in Navy Yard with good tacos. I am a bit of a taco snob so I tend to be a little more of a critic than normal. I had the three taco..."
Ray Moreno
"Tasty and authentic! The tacos where so good with hand made corn tortillas. The lump crab taco was my favorite. The tamale was just like they prepare..."
Kala Williams
"Delicious and authentic. We will be back for the tacos, guacamole, and salsa. For 2 people we ordered 5 tacos plus the guacamole and it was perfect...."
Brianne Fischer
"My friends and I stopped at Taco City before an event we were attending at the Capital Turnaround. The food was amazing, drinks were strong and it..."
Janelle Patillo
"The food and drinks are delicious and the service is always great even when busy. They took amazing care of a family member with a severe gluten..."
Gina Fiore
"Let me just say that this place became one of my bf and I favorite go to place from the very first time we visited back in august! The food is just..."
Sandra Rios
"The food is amazing. Freshly made. The crab taco is exquisite, really any taco you get is delicious. The flavors blend in very..."
kriscia landaverde
Sacrificial Lamb Kabobs & Wraps
79/100 (4265 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Middle Eastern
Indian
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Reservations
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Shut up and go here. Took me back to curries and biryani from India. Absolutely fantastic food. Great portions and value. Owners and cooks are sweet..."
Mike German
"Delicious. Seriously delicious. Chicken biryani and tandoori naan. Price is incredible for the enormous portion and that flavor— wow. Spice is..."
Arlene Boland
"I have eaten here maybe five times now. My Favorite dishes here are the chicken and spinach (saag), and okra. _---------- The food is good and the..."
J Foodgeek
"This place is a hole in the wall but serves some of the best Indian food in the city. I’ve had the lamb chops, goat curry, and lamb saag and all..."
J Z
"The atmosphere is not the best, but the food sure tastes darn good. ~Plates left empty.~ It's suggested to take out. But if you dine in, they will..."
Jinorri Wilson
"Listen to no one else: this is the best casual Indian in all of DC. The food is phenomenal. The naan is made in-house and delectable. Butter chicken..."
Omar Alami
"Unpretentious place. Had two veggie samosas that come with two sauces and chick pea soup. Everything excellent and for only around 6.50$ more or..."
John Jackson
"Food was pretty good, but the place is not clean, it smelled pretty bad. That definitely impacted my..."
M. Bhalli
"The only place I oder takeout from in DC. I get the vegetarian combo of aloo gobhi and novratan korma and ask for it extra spicy and it's perfect..."
Krista DiEleuterio
"Probably my favorite spot for Indian food in DC. Everything I get here is always so good, and it's really affordable. My favorite things to get are..."
Logan H
"Absolutely happy that I followed online recommendations for Sacrificial Lamb! Been out of the area for several years, living in a town with zero..."
Heather Modispaw
"The name of the place was the main attraction at first (we even asked why the name and the reason why is to mark that the meat is Halal). The quality..."
Anamaria Dutceac Segesten
"Gyro wrap? FIRE. Chicken salad? FIRE. Omar? FIRE. Came again to try out other stuff on the menu on the same day because it was that good. The green..."
Srija Seenivasan
"The Sacrificial Lamb!!! I dont know how this place doesn't have 5 stars. It's a dive but everything we tried was delicious and packed with flavor...."
Michael Bossetta
"I must say: This is the best restaurant in DC area without a doubt. Everytime I have gone to dine in, the employees have acted with utmost..."
Moral Engineer
"This place is spectacular! Generous portions. Great value. for the price. One of my favorites is Chicken..."
Georgeanna Orndorff
Sakina Halal Grill
72/100 (3215 ratings)
Restaurants
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Pakistani
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Curry
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Pakistani
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Digital Payments
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Cash Only
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Small quiet place. Excellent food, the Shrimp Vindaloo was spicy, large shrimp and good sized portion. Naan butter bread was great too. Only down..."
charles burand
"I had a fantastic experience at Sakina Grill, an authentic Pakistani restaurant. The restaurant was clean and spacious, and the staff was courteous..."
Mansoor Mohsin
"Food was pretty good. They aren’t able to make accommodations on anything. The a/c wasn’t running and it was hot and humid inside. Pretty sure..."
H H
"They do provide halal food. Quality of food and the service both were great. Food price was also affordable. Enjoyed it. One of the best Pakistani..."
Mahedi Hasan
"This is the first time we dine in here. We ordered bunch of food. One of the best was chicken choila which is Popular Nepali food. My daughter..."
Jeetendra Thapa
"It is always a pleasure to have lunch at Sakina's Halal Grill. The food is excellent, the service is grand, the decor is beautiful, the environment..."
lora toney
"Beautiful decor, great for groups. Food was fantastic! We ate family style and hadcurrychicken, lamb Karachi, butter chicken and chicken Tikka..."
Kelly kleinvachter
"I had been there since two days.. they serving authentic Indian cuisine with great hospitality and friendly..."
SanthoshKumar Abimannan
"I had a good experience in Sakina Grill on this Labor Day. Me, along with my wife, ordered two chicken biriyani, and even though it was slightly..."
Sreeraj K
"This was our second time here and we will be back! We love their lamb curry with a side of chutney sauce and momo sauce. We always get their..."
Jon T
Kabob Capital
70/100 (125 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Indian
Pakistani
Mexican
"Fantastic experience. The decor is sharp and modern and the service is fast and super friendly. The prices are appropriate, standard downtown cost. ..."
Michael Cupertino
"Love this place! Great food and even better service. It is a quiet place to regroup in the middle of this busy city! The fries are..."
Alicia Shaffer
"The food is delicious and the menu is a mix of cuisines. The portion of the meal is filling. The service is greate and the place is clean. The meat..."
Emad Alsagheer
"What a great find! I enjoyed the food, guests, service and ambiance. Truly a beautiful, delicious, delightful, affordable restaurant. A meal out..."
Jeff Flanzer
"The food here is AMAZING. the butter chicken never fails to satisfy. Their buffet is especially practical when I'm on the go. Staff is friendly. I..."
dgarc015
"The food was yummy. I head the chickpea side which was good but surprisingly spicey. I'd have it again though. The ambiance was great. I loved the..."
Nolan Wright
"Delicious halal food, excellent spacious and clean atmosphere, warm and gracious owner and service. Amazing location. We only tried their subs which..."
Amir Khan
"I cannot stress the quality of the food at this place enough. My Mexican burger was truly a dream come true. I'm something of a food tourist and, no..."
Alvo von Cossel
"This is the new Z Burger. I have had their food multiple times and it takes as good as it did on the first visit. The phily cheese steak is my..."
Imron S
"I liked it but there needs to be more options for the buffet. It reminds me of Grand Trunk. The lamb was my favorite, however there was a lot of..."
Michael Anderson