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Afghani cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

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Bistro Aracosia
88/100 (982 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Afghani
Vegetarian Friendly
Afghan
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb Chops with Sabzi
Pistachio Cake with Ricotta
Lamb chops
Hot Mazza Assortment
Chicken Sabzi Lawaan
Chicken Aracosian
Kabobs
Afghani Sauces
Sabzi Turnovers
Qabuli Pullau Aka Kabuli Pullau
Lamb
Nakhoud & Mushroom Lawaan
Stews
Tres Leches Cake
Masala Dosa
Beef
Kebab Platter
Wine
Vegetarian Plate
baklava
Saffron Chicken
Dumplings
Lamb Shank Moghuli
Eggplant
Veal Sabzi Lawaan
Home Made Sauces
Salad
Pumpkin Dumplings Entree Vegetarian
Salmon
Afghan
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I am currently sitting here contemplating the meal I just had at this amazing restaurant. It would be an understatement to say that this food is..."
Greg
"Aracosia is another hole in the wall establishment. This was my first time trying Afghan food and did not know what to expect. Good thing I went..."
F&I
"Enjoyed dinner here as part of a large group in their back room, 4 tables seating 7 or 8 folk. Started with a sampler of four appetizers: spicy beef..."
Carolyn Frank
"Great yummy food. I stopped by for a quick lunch and it was just delicious. I had lentil soup and the grilled platter. You can tell itā€™s fresh and..."
Daniel Ruiz-Rossi
"This place is just so amazing.. no other way to describe it. Everyone MUST try. We come to DC once a year fell Delaware to done here. Just gets..."
AB Ndev
"Delicious food and a great atmosphere. We tried the taste menu and also had some dumplings and tasty bread. The mango cocktail was a good, sweet..."
Keegan Nash
"I visited Bistro Aracosia last night (January 29, 2023) because this family-owned Afghani restaurant recently added a two-page VEGAN menu. Wow! Their..."
Susan Prolman
"Great ambience and service. I had the chicken karahi which was rich in flavor and had very tender chicken. Afghani flat bread is complementary with..."
Kalidindi Subhash
"My family loves going here. It has a cozy atmosphere. The bread and dips appetizer is delicious. I got the spicy beef dumplings which were delicious...."
Rosie HK
"Itā€™s a fine dining place requiring reservations on most days. We were in town and could luckily get a table. Pros: cute little place with afghan..."
shriti jaiswal
Lapis
85/100 (1924 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Afghani
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Afghan
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Aush Soup
Salad
Qabuli Palow
Sheer Yakh
Rosewater Pistachio Vanilla Bean
Kabul Frittata
Herat Platter
Afghan Dumplings
Kabobs
Shore-Nakhot
Mantoo Beef Dumplings
Rice pudding
Bergamot Martini
Lamb
Shrimp
Mantoo Shrimp Dumplings
Lamb Chop
Beef
Chocolate cake
Lamb Shank
Raisins
Fries
Dumplings
Mantu
Beet Salad
Eggplant
Acai Bowl
Middle Eastern
Afghan
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lapis was a wonderful restaurant to visit. Be sure to get a reservation, this place stays busy! This was our first experience enjoying vegan Afghan..."
Christopher Caldwell
"A fusion of Afghan flavors! This place can get busy so a reservation is recommended. They have indoor and outdoor heated seating. It is nicely..."
Jacqueline Stephen
"Delicious afghan food with a very chill vibe. Came here for brunch and they have a couple of extra items on the menu as well as their standard..."
Michael Moore
"Lapis was definitely a memorable experience. The dumplings are a MUST. We got the Shrimp ones and the classic mantoo. Both were delicious. The..."
Omar Kurdi
"I had a very memorable brunch at Lapis. I have to say their $35 special for a three course brunch was a great choice. We felt we got a good sample of..."
R. Austin
"I liked the restaurant and the food. I only gave less food rating as I think the quantity should be more based on the prices. The food is..."
Manisha Sabat
"Had an awesome time here for dinner! The ambience of the restaurant is exactly what you would expect of a niche, downtown restaurant with dim lights,..."
Ayman Mobin
"One of my all time favorite restaurants. I ate here twice during my last DC trip. Havenā€™t tried anything that isnā€™t delicious. Itā€™s got a vibe..."
Christina Flathers
"lapis was an incredible meal through and through- we got the afghan dumplings, mezze platter, and the afghani bread. The dumplings were the stand out..."
Christine Yang
"Traveled to DC, and friends recommended Lapis for amazing afghan (halal) Food. And the food was certainly amazing! I had the lamb shank, and the..."
Rasyiqah Raqi
Afghan Grill
83/100 (679 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Middle Eastern
Halal
Afghani
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Meatballs
Kabobs
Shrimp
Beef
Dumplings
Salad
"Conveniently located just a few minutes walk from the Omni hotel, my wife and I felt like trying Afghan food for the first time. The staff were super..."
Tim Blalock
"Authentic and good food! Great quantity and pleasant atmosphere too with..."
Oceanie De Silva
"Sat down for a late dinner and told the waiter to bring me what he would order... Did not disappoint! Kadu Buranee, Lamb Chops, Firnee... All..."
Rebekah Angove
"Best Food in Woodley Park. Good prices. Customer service oriented. Fast..."
Javier Llano
"Portions are nice, price is competitive, and the food is delicious! There is so much flavor and the kabob is not overcooked at all. Everything down..."
Halima Abdulbasir
"What amazing food! Seasoned so well. Beautiful location. We ate there twice. After the first time we knew we could trust the food to be made well..."
Nic C
"Greatly exceeded my expectations. I tried the bread, a Lamb dish, a vegetarian dish, coffee/tea, and dessert. Everything was perfectly seasoned, with..."
Warren K
"Went for lunch on a workday. Service was quick and we were in and out in less than an hour. Both of us enjoyed our food. My lamb dish came in a..."
Joel Lesch
"Delicious food with vegetarian options. First time having Afghani food and we enjoyed it. Had fried lentil appetizers, eggplant and spinach-based..."
Andrew Sydlik
"Honestly we loved this small hidden restaurant. The manager and servers were amazing, warm, and funny. They were very welcoming to my large, loud,..."
Julissa Melendez
"We love coming here on Friday nights. This restaurant is a perfect balance of very decent prices and absolutely fabulous atmosphere with white..."
Anna
"This place is pretty bomb. Good service, good food. Kafta kebab was a flavor explosion. I was surprised at how good it was. The rice was crazy good..."
Mike Braaten (Mike B)
"You can find the best authentic Afghan food here. The owner was VERY kind, professional, and helpful. Food was really delicious and the service was..."
Sam Ismailzada
Food Corner Kabob House
83/100 (268 ratings)
Restaurants
Afghani
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Beef
Salad
"If you like home style food look no further. Lamb Kabob was done just fine. Haven't had anything like it in a long time. Lots of cultural art there..."
Komron Mustafoi
"Came from SC for a long weekend. After an 8 hour trip we stopped in here for dinner. The staff was super friendly and sociable. Everyone who came in..."
Sarah ā€œSeekerCrannyā€ C
"We tried chicken, lamb, and beef kabobs--all were good. Sides were good. Flat bread was good. Friendly workers. Cafe-style casual atmosphere, with..."
Dean Wheeler
"By far the best afghan cuisine in DC & surroundings. The kababs are very tender & delicious & the vegetarian dishes are amazing. A must place to..."
Bakhtiar Shirazi
"Great kebabs, expertly grilled. Very friendly staff and cool afghani decor. If you've not yet had afghan, you're in for a treat (chatni sauce is..."
Daniel Pineau
"The rating is for the quality of food. The chicken, lamb and beef with long white rice were delicious (super jumbo dish). When I was there the..."
Thani al Mahrouki
"The food is awesome, the guy behind the counter was great, even gave us free samples of soup while we waited. Get the sweet pumpkin as your side. Eat..."
Will Langston
"The food was just fantastic. The chicken kabob was way beond expectations.. we ordered lamb kabob, chicken kabob, and shawama and all were..."
S H
"I'm a big fan of delicious, unpretentious but fairly priced food. This place hit all the marks. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon it while wandering..."
JC Kollmorgen
"Absolutely FANTASTIC food and utterly delightful service. There were 4 of us and we all ordered different items, all of which were superb. We highly..."
Lana Austin
"This is hands down the best kabob in the DC area (and we have a lot here). I don't know how they do it but the meat is absolutely perfect, the bread..."
John Charin
"This is one of the best secrets in Dupont! The food here is really fantastic. Go for lunch and get the A1 lunch special, it comes with a kabob of..."
Lisa Paquette
"Very friendly owner, who is only 21 years old. Foods are marinated and well barbecued in front of you. The lamb is juicy and crispy. I'd rather have..."
Henry Chan
"The Kabob House has some of the *best* Afghan food in town. It's definitely one of the top 10 lunch spots in Dupont Circle, and it gets wayyy less..."
Jonny Newburgh
Skwr
82/100 (183 ratings)
Restaurants
Afghani
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
"My first experience at this &pizza location was two weeks ago and I went in for a shrimp topping pizza and on thus particular day they didn't have..."
Shay Izegwire
"Enjoyed a great service from Murat! The food and pastry is amazing here...."
Christy Hu
"My old girlfriend used to work up..."
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Aphgan Grill
80/100 (532 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Afghani
"Conveniently located just a few minutes walk from the Omni hotel, my wife and I felt like trying Afghan food for the first time. The staff were super..."
Tim Blalock
"Authentic and good food! Great quantity and pleasant atmosphere too with..."
Oceanie De Silva
"Sat down for a late dinner and told the waiter to bring me what he would order... Did not disappoint! Kadu Buranee, Lamb Chops, Firnee... All..."
Rebekah Angove
"Best Food in Woodley Park. Good prices. Customer service oriented. Fast..."
Javier Llano
"Portions are nice, price is competitive, and the food is delicious! There is so much flavor and the kabob is not overcooked at all. Everything down..."
Halima Abdulbasir
"What amazing food! Seasoned so well. Beautiful location. We ate there twice. After the first time we knew we could trust the food to be made well..."
Nic C
"Greatly exceeded my expectations. I tried the bread, a Lamb dish, a vegetarian dish, coffee/tea, and dessert. Everything was perfectly seasoned, with..."
Warren K
"Went for lunch on a workday. Service was quick and we were in and out in less than an hour. Both of us enjoyed our food. My lamb dish came in a..."
Joel Lesch
"Delicious food with vegetarian options. First time having Afghani food and we enjoyed it. Had fried lentil appetizers, eggplant and spinach-based..."
Andrew Sydlik
"Honestly we loved this small hidden restaurant. The manager and servers were amazing, warm, and funny. They were very welcoming to my large, loud,..."
Julissa Melendez
"We love coming here on Friday nights. This restaurant is a perfect balance of very decent prices and absolutely fabulous atmosphere with white..."
Anna
"This place is pretty bomb. Good service, good food. Kafta kebab was a flavor explosion. I was surprised at how good it was. The rice was crazy good..."
Mike Braaten (Mike B)
"You can find the best authentic Afghan food here. The owner was VERY kind, professional, and helpful. Food was really delicious and the service was..."
Sam Ismailzada
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