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Kabob Palace Family Restaurant is located in Virginia. This place is located in the Arlington area.
5.0 of 5 stars.
YES YES YES! Amen praise Jesus this place gets it right. Located in the "Red Light" district of Crystal City, it's a no frills Kabob heaven. Open 24 hours, I am usually stumbling here after a night of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Food is wonderful and spicy, staff is very friendly. We usually stop in once or twice a month on Saturday's and have the buffet. Love the chick peas and the bread.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really great. Inexpensive. Great entrees and the chickpeas and bread are excellent. Waiter was very friendly and helpful. One of the few great restaurants in Crystal City!
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have already made a rewiew of ths place...but I have to say that I got take out last week...trying to watch my weight... and this place is still awesome! I got the Chicken Kabob and rice with chick...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch there today. Very good Kubideh, moist chicken and excellent bread. Not much for atmosphere, but for a good inexpensive meal, it's on my map!
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno what the big hype is about? Because it's open really late? or Because the place is always a zoo? Or what?I do not get it? Another overrated place jus like Ben's Chili Bowl. They do not do...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will stop with just the rating..The food was Awesome, but, i am full now to do a write-up on it
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A big thank you to the Yelp mobile app for guiding me to this place at a recent conference at Crystal City.Conference was one of those new age affairs with a twitterfall and a hashtag, I tweeted this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get real and skip the 'salad'. You came to Kabob Palace to get juicy, grilled chicken and kubideh (and if you didn't, you should). The naan is fantastic, warm and soft, and when taken with a bite of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another update for The Palace.Arrived just after 10AM and brought two of my coworkers who had never been nor had eaten authentic kebabs.I again had the #8 combo. Yet again, crispy, succulent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best kabobs ever.The rice and chic peas might even be better than the chicken or kubideh kabobs and that is saying a lot.so... dont get the spinach. get the rice and chic peas and pass on the salad.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I always get the boneless chicken kabob. Please do not listen to Brian F. he is right the food is good and to pass on the salad but the SPINACH is awesome. I love it. I think I am...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is super for the money. It is reliable and good all around. The ambiance is not great for a date. Lots of people appreciate this place, from typical DC types to students to the taxi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered chicken kabob with rice and chick peas. The chicken was not bad, but the chick peas seemed as if they had been cooked a week in advance and were really really mushy as if they had been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where do I start with KP???I've been going here since I was in high school with a lot of my Paki friends. They say, hands down, it's as home-made as it gets -- and I believe them after being in so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I kept hearing about this place so I had to go. By far the best I've ever had! The combo #9- the lamb and ground beef- is my favorite but everything on the menu seemed just as good. I think it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my trips to the DC area I like to stay in Crystal City there are a lot of little place to eat and they all seem to be great. I have been to the Kabob Palace before, which I think is one of the BEST...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best kabob houses in the DC areaThe boneless chicken kabob was $$$I also enjoyed the delicious combo of the chick peas and rice. This place is SUPER crowded and in my honest opinion... A...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a favorite among colleagues for lunch! The boneless chicken kabob lives up to its reputation every time. Naan is very good and authentic as well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Service was efficient and the place was pretty clean...however, my food was way too spicey...and the side dishes I ordered were taken from the buffet by my waiter....this made me made because I did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Kabobs and side dishes in the city! I'm a regular. Do yourself a favor and get in there!
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard this place was good, so I was really excited to try it one night when I was STARVING! It was good, but not that great. I think it's like any other kabob place I've been to in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place in DC/MD/VA for kabobs at any time of day or night. I usually go with the #10 Palace Combo which lasts me for at least 3-4 meals (though I know some folks who are able to polish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best kabob place in the area hands-down. I've been there a few times now and it never disappoints. I ordered the chicken (also known as the #1) this time and it's what I stick with. The platter...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING. Simply AMAZING. There was even a little mix-up where they gave my food to someone else and I still rate this place AMAZING. The food was delicious. I got the number 8 (one chicken, one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. Yes, the chicken is pretty good. Its orange-ish color slightly threw me off because I kept thinking sweet and sour and kept tasting slightly tangy, more than slightly spicy. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Paki kabob. If you love the original KP, this place may just be too much for your eating senses. If you go for the lunch buffet, which is a steal at $10 (that's the price of one plate next...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my money, this is the best Kabob place around. Love the chicken and the beef has the right amount of spice. Very affordable and pretty clean. There is about three or four kabob place on that area...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A dear friend, based on his many visits here, told me that he believed world peace could be achieved through delicious spiced meats. Kabob Palace attracts a veritable rainbow of customers day and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kabob palace is as good as it gets. I found it because it was close to my hotel and gave it a try. Damn. I was there four more nights and ate there for three meals. I still daydream about the place.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
**Kabob Place and Kabob Palace have the same address listed, so I assume they are under the same management.**We waited 30mins for our food. The reason for the delay was the most shocking. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are two adjoining restaurants. One is more formal but closes around midnight, the other is more casual and stays open.The first time I went here was after a day trip to Annapolis. We arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great bread. fresh tasting meat. the lamb was really good. will recommend to others
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there is a better Kabob to be had in the DC area please tell me! The Kabob Palace is a small room with great big flavors. The bread is to die for, but be careful not to fill up on it! I have tried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had the chapati beef - billed as spicy. I got 2 large rather flavorless ground beef patties, rice topped with spinach (quite good), and some iceberg lettuce salad. A filling meal for $10, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food!!! I got the boneless chicken which was awesome!!! No one at the table liked the chick peas...yuk!!! The chapli kabob were hard and rubbery like tires! Chicken karhi was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
that place is a must try ! open 24 hr .great kabobs ,lambchops are phenominal
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. We've been here a few times. There's a bigger place next door by the same name, but we prefer the smaller building closer to the CVS. It's the real deal (you can tell by the prayer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of those hidden gems that you wish no one knew about at times. It's fast but great food, easy on the wallet, and you can satiate your craving whenever your heart (or stomach)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Food even when you're sober... They are open 24/7. I was in their several times after late night partying around 3am. Didn't have anywhere to hang until work next day. Friend suggest early...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from NYC so high expectation with Afghani/Pakistani food. This place was great. Super crowded (Mon night) which is a good sign. Food was excellent. Prices are ok. Service is a tad slow (at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open 24 hours and the food is outstanding and they give you huge servings of it too. I've ordered many diffrent things there and have not once been dissappointed. The only thing I don't like is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't be beat!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Middle Eastern ambiance is dominant here. The staff are friendly. I would recommend juicy lamb, succulent kabob, plus chickpeas. I was easily pleased with this place. It's open 24 hours, come here in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was around 9:30 on a Thursday night, and the place was PACKED. While we had to wait 30 minutes to get our food, when we finally dug in at 10, it was amazing. Part of this may be due to the fact...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, wish they had half stars. The only drawback was the food was too spicy for my 8 & 9 year old. The lambs was tender and the ckicken turned out just right. We trusted the waitresses...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, Kabob Palace is the second best kabob place in the DC area. I think Ravi Kabob is the best, so I can't help but compare Kabob Palace dishes to Ravi's. The chicken kabob at Kabob...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the BEST restaurant in the DC area. Eat your heart out Citronelle, Komi and Marcels. No one can compare to Kabob Palace's *consistency* in creating such wonderful food on such a mass...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm if all the cabbies go here after work, you know it's legit. Open 24 hours is a great plus too for my alcoholic friend living in the area. Yeah, I said it. I wish some place like this was open...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best Kabob Place in Virginia.Solid choice in the evenings after 10pm.Excellent Boneless Chicken, excellent Nehari on the Weekends.Recommend the KP spot next to the 7-Eleven vs. the KP sit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good Kabobs! The location is kind of weird, but the food is what you are after. For lunch you can get some kabobs, side dishes (like Okra or potatos...) and with rice and a naan all for a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good stuff, try the kubideh. actually scratch that, reverse it, great stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
That's right - 5 stars. It does not get any better than this. Spectacularly good kabob, right down the line. Also the best chickpeas anywhere. Great rice. Very good bread, probably as good as anywhere...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, what more can I say after 100 other great reviews? This is mainly to inform my Hampton Roads area Yelpers that this is that place to go if taking a trip to Northern VA or DC..I am a big fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Inexpensive, delicious food, served fresh at all times of the day and night. I ate here in June 2009, and I was impressed. I ordered the saffron chicken, and my companion ordered chicken done some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came, I saw, I ate!! Finally, after so long I got to try the famous kabobs here. It was 2am on a Sunday morning, coming back from dancing in DC. Thuy and I decide to split #10 with double rice!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My second visit was not as good as the first... I ordered the same thing and found the meat very salty and burned too much on the edges to black. There were less good choices for sides on my second...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday I finally did it. I'd wanted to do it for a few months, but was anxious about it. I came close a couple of times, but always backed out. I wasn't sure I would know what to do, I wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When choosing a kabob place, noticing what kind of cars outside of the place is important. Taxis, taxis taxis. The nationality of many the taxi drivers is middle eastern, and this place was full of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I crave their lamb kabob almost every day. I also love their cool yogurt dressing and usually have 6 mini-cups of it per meal.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can't tell I'm choosing all my favorite places to rate first.What can I say about Kebob Palace that hasn't already been said about Jessica Biel: meaty and thick in the right places, draped in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good kabob place, I heard great things about this place and it didn't disappoint at all. U could park to the CSV parking spot next the place b/c they share the lot. The portion is comparable with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again a place has withstood the Pepsi Challenge. I love this place. Last week my roommate said she was going to get kabobs. Eager to take advantage of not having to walk a mile up the road, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe my taste buds.Amazing!Delicious! Outstanding!Regretting not trying Earlier. :(KabobsAre the bomb!Bone-in chicken spicy and juicy YUM!Oven-hot fluffy bread,Basmati rice and pile of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got my chance to try the famous Kabob Palace recently and to rate it against some of my favorite kabob places. And like most of the Yelpers, I have to say that it compares favorably. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am still thinking about the meal I had here with Karman on my return trip from PA. I had the lamb chops, bread, salad, rice and spinach. No, I did not get the chickpeas. I really don't like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I could skip dinner and make it through the night, but I caved in and went searching for food at around 11:30pm at night. There weren't a lot of choices and then I remembered that I saw...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The portions here are HUGE. The food's so great that you're sad you can't eat it all. My favorite is lamb kabob with chickpeas, a salad, rice, and bread. The place would still be packed if all they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing how Karman L., PC W. and Jeff W. among other people rave about this place, I finally succumbed to the Yelp pressure and tried it out. Under the tutelage of Jeff W. I finally became...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All right I'm a little torn about this place--I've noticed that on days when I'm starving or have the munchies after a night of drinking this place is perfect and definitely hits the spot and probably...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What I'm about to say may be heresey but this is where stomaches and minds differ. I still consider Kabob Palace a superb value because of its monstrous pieces of skewered meat but I've lost most of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best kabob place in the DC area. And I thought Moby Dick was a great place. Parking is limited in that area. There's metered parking on the streets Mon.-Sat. 8 am-6pm. Otherwise, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I'm going to have to dig through the reviews and hate mail the folks who didn't give it 5 stars. This place is like CRACK. I swear they must drop some opium derivative into the food... b/c we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kabob Palace continues to exemplify the proper methodology for preparing top notch kabobs to its patrons at every hour on the clock. I have now tried literally every item on the menu. Here are the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not quite five-star worthy.... yet. But I think it'll eventually get there. Bumping it up to 4.5 for now because I just had it again and I can't get those chic peas out of my head. I'm craving them...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn it - How come I always forget about the 10% off coupon!!!! http://www.kabobpalace.net/815567.htmlMy fav meal is the palace kabob with beef and the boneless chicken. I usually don't white meat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooooo good.It definitely has the best butter chicken I've tasted in this area. I appreciate the fact that they are open so late. The food is good, all that I've tried has always been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good rice and chicken dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Few joys in life will ever be as intense for my fellow night-shift citizens than the day it is discovered that Kabob Palace is open 24 hours. After a lonely night clocking out at around 11pm, I found...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, priced ok. It's open 24 hours so that's a plus if you're ever craving this food at 2am.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel as if I owe Kabob a hug... for always being there on those late nights when no other "healthy" food venues were open. Those nights when it was not okay to drive all the way to Adams Morgan to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After leaving the PIG UYE that was still going strong, I was famished and opted to hit up this place for food instead of settling for the mediocre bar food. The establishment is right in the middle...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, know that it takes FOREVER for them to get your order ready. So be prepared for that. But once you get the food, you forget how long you waited and dig in, and smile. Chicken was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two Words: Chicken BonelessI'm pretty sure my Father was referred to this place by a cabbie one day upon returning from a red-eye flight at Reagan. As I remember it, the story went something like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know Jeff W thought that I had forgotten about this, plus he thinks I hate him. Luckily, neither of these are true.After a total bust of a shopping trip in NoVa, the kabob expert we all know and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite place to eat, ever, regardless of food type. I've never found an equal to their chick peas (well maybe Ravi Kabob). Their Chapeli and chicken kabob are extremely well...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Companion(s): variousOccasion: TakeoutA dingy little hole-in-the-wall near Crystal City. No parking. Servers barely speak English. Tacky murals crawling off the walls. Cheap tables, cheap chairs,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO TASTY! Had their lamb kabob and it was so tender and flavorful; the best lamb kabob I've had in DC so far! And their side of chickpeas or veggie with rice is mouthwatering, so much that I passed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pass the chick peas, please. I'm not an omnivore. I'm a definite carnivore, but the chick peas here make my mouth water. Their subtly sweet flavor and very soft texture always hit the spot for me....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Kabob! I'm pretty sure every cab driver around goes to this place and there is always a fairly eclectic mix of customers. You may have to wait around a bit for your food but it's worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All right, I wanna give these guys five stars but I've been to Pakistan and had kebab in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. I loved my time in Pak and would go back in a heartbeat, political climate be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the go to place for inexpensive, not 'fast food', late night eats. By far my favorite kabob place in the area. The food isn't over or undercooked. Each different marinade and type of meat has...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant serves as a quick (relative to what you can call quick - more on that later) bite, they are friendly and the presentation is standard, but if you are running in to get something quick...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i used to live in arlington and would go here all the time... the best chole (chickpeas)... we used to go here for hookah and late night meals - never disappointed! and the owner is a very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live just down the street and it was so awesome. On a recent business trip to DC I made sure that I stopped. (If only El Pollo Rico had been open late). Lots of friendly people. Staff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It helps to be dating the guy with the "24-hour List" when it's almost midnight on a weeknight and your belly is growling at you. After watching a game at a friend's in Crystal City, the boy turns to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has defnitely gotten better the more I went-- I usually get #1, but I mix it up and get #4. Sometimes they give me extra naan and I can get all the meats/fillings in the center that I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here A LOT. 2-3 times a month and no, i'm not ethnic afghan/pakistan. They recently went back to the original mgmt, but the chicken and lamb karai (curry) is really good! The prices have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh kabobs and sides, friendly service, but 10-15 min wait for foodNot having grown up eating kabobs (not really a SF Bay Area comfort food) , I can say I enjoyed the kabobs. The bone-in chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a long time ago in a land far far away there lived a king in a palace. it was a beautiful palace on a beautiful hill in a beautiful land in a beautiful world. but this was not enough. for this was a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: do not try this at home.So I knew I was dining at Hitching Post today so a week ago, I decided I'd try to eat light for a week. I think my stomach somehow works on reverse psychology because...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best kabob I've ever had. Holy sweet Lord I can't imagine a weekend without it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The gold standard in which I rate other Kabob restaurants. I've been frequenting this joint on a regular basis for lunch the last 6 years.2 things make it stand out from the rest.The bone-in chicken....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good chicken and kubideh (ground meat) kabobs. I'm not usually a white meat fan, but this was cooked nicely and still remained its juiciness. The kubideh that I have had in the past has always...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty damn good. The kabobs are very flavorful, the rice has a cinnamon essence and the chickpeas have an almost gravy-like quality. A huge amount of food for a decent price. I don't know if they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm realizing that the more I eat kabobs the less I like it. I guess the novelty wore off. I'm beginning to see a trend in kebob places....high prices for mediocre food. This can sometimes be offset...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the Afghan kabob joints in NOVA this one is my favorite by far. I used to live a few blocks away and was seriously disappointed when I moved to Ballston - Ravi Kabob does not compete with this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite kabob place, and I make an excuse to go here every time I have the misfortune of driving into VA. The lamb kabobs are spectacular, and the mint sauce is perfect. Contrary to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A pretty solid kabob place. Better can be found elsewhere, of course (see, for instance, Ravi Kabob), but you can't go anywhere else in Crystal City. Order in advance if you don't want to wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I tried Kabob Palace for the first time today. Unfortunately, we timed our visit badly. It was very crowded when we arrived, and we had to wait at least 20 minutes for our food. (So...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to say about this one. I'm a fan. This place is a hole but the food is damn good. Definitely a hidden gem of 23rd Street / Crystal City.I ordered up a chicken plate and my fiancee ordered up...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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ordered to go and got nothing but rice and bones. customer service is non-existent, only concerned about the next paying customer.
openlist - user review - 10/24/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: Food tastes better when intoxicated. So I'll have to return and update this when I'm not under the influence, but the intoxicated version of me gives it 5 big stars.I came here last...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could marry kabob, this place would be my betrothed.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best kabobs in the area (sorry Moby Dick's). The chicken is juicy and well-flavored. The spinach and chickpeas make great sides.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been going there for about 13 years. Work close @ airport and always find time to visit the best kabob stop. When co-workers find out I'm headed there, they throw down $10.00 and wait for kabob...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This review is solely for their lunch buffet, but I don't think it is possible for food to be more disgusting. Seriously, it is a 180 from the deliciousness that is next door at the original....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with Joe W. that the worst thing this place can do is compare to it's own restaurant next door. The 24 hour place is fantastic and the kabobs are great. This lunch buffet leaves a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For Kabobs this place can't be beat (except for my beloved Sultan's Market in Chicago). I usually get the ground spicy sirloin, though I've had every other type of Kabob - all which were good. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is everything the Afghan Grill hoped to be but wasn't. Okay, maybe the Afghan Grill doesn't even aspire to this-- a not-too-clean, crowded, 24-hour kabob joint in Crystal City. But if it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What more can be said about Kabob Palace...this place rocks!. Fairly cheap with excellent food. The only downside is that it can get crowded during the late evenings on Friday and Saturday night and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very impressed with the food here. they give you a lot of food for a really good price. you know a place has gotta be good when its as packed as it is. if you eat there, they give you a large...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was so sad that I was going to miss out on the carnivore crews adventure here because of grad class that night, that I came for lunch that same day to warm the place up for them. I got the #4 Lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The whole time i've written this review i have gone back and forth on four or five stars. If i could give it 4.75 stars I would... there is just one thing holding me back from the 5 stars...Long ago...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine lives across the street from this place, thus I am indebted to him for this recommendation. Anytime I'm in Arlington, if I have to get my kebab fix, this place aims to please. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Jeff W. for setting up the event here, or I'd probably have never tried it! WOW, the best chicken kabob EVER, super juicy, huge and lots of them! Plus kubideh.... and delicious kubideh! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super cheap and very tasty.I was expecting a total dump based on what some of the other Yelpers had to say. However, it's really not that bad. If you've ever spent anytime in NYC then you know what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pakistani food.The food is hot as compared to other eastern (e.g. persian) food..Good prices.Parking is a bit of a challenge. (There seems to be parking out back, on the Jefferson Davis side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i want you to stop sniveling about "crossing the river"--its the potomac, not the freaking atlantic ocean, and i want you to come here and eat. yes, it is in arlington, or alexandria, or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been enjoying Kabob Palace for several years ever since my cousin - who married a man from Pakistan, whatever that is worth - clued my family off to this place, and have never left unsatisfied.I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As the 30th person to review this place, I'm going to say, listen to the masses! They know what they're talking about on this one!There are two Kabob Palaces within like 200 feet of one another, so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So...this was my first time having a "real kabob" and although there are a zillion reviews for this place, I still could not resist. When I first walked in, I almost turned around and walked out. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know those nights when you just can't figure out what it is you want for dinner? You know you don't want to cook, but you don't really feel like fast food or carry-out either, and all of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic late-night option for great kabobs! I lived in Crystal City for several years, but even after moving, made the drive with friends for good eats late. Service is much better for lunch, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the family restaurant a handful of times but you can usually find me a few doors down at the "real" Kabob Palace. Last night there were four of us girls in a car deciding on dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Preface: my boyfriend and I only come here after working at the club until 4:30am, so my opinion is reflective of Kabob Palace between the hours of 4-6am. The good:Cheap, best food you can get at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've held off writing about Kabob Palace because it's pretty well covered here on Yelp, but I do love it and want to share. I'll keep this simple:Kabob Palace is open 24hrs. The food is great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the family, non 24 hour version of its 24 hour hole-in-a-wall brother that's right next door. They are owned by the same people as the Kabob Palace but this family restaurant version is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you see the curbs in front of Kabob Palace stuffed with cabs, you know that you have found a place that has good food at a good price. Like I have said about other places, this is what...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best kabob place in town. The ground beef kabobs are awesome.Order ahead by phone so that you can just go inside and pick it up. I only eat inside the restaurant when I am super hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is my very favorite late night restaurant. In fact, it's one of my favorite places to eat, no matter what time it is. It's not a fancy place - it's more of a hole-in-the-wall with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, but waited a long time for my food at 130pm. One person is very nice, pleasant and helpful, the person at the register could pay attention to the paying customer a little better. Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I were to move away from the DC area I would seriously miss this place. The sides can be a little greasy at times, but the kubideh never disappoints and I can't think of a better place to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite kabob place - a total hole in the wall. Have been enjoying these kabobs for over 10 years. I've tried the chicken (boneless and bone-in), lamb, lamb chops and the kubideh. Love the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They are good...sometimes a bit too spicy but all in all...great food.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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I love middle eastern cuisine and have sporadically eaten here (about 5-6 times/year) over the last 7 years. Today's visit will be my last. Not because the food is bad; it's still good. But they have gotten...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to kabob about six years ago and, let's see, I think I've easily eaten there over 200 times. And they always ask me what I want as if they hadn't taken my order 200 times already. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Let's get out of here. Let's get in a cab. I'll buy you a kebab!"The best thing about this place is the 24 hour service. No longer do I have to go to sleep at 3am hungry. A quick drive and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I really miss this place. I used to get take-out there after a long day of work, then bring it back to the Sheraton, watch South Park and enjoy the delectable kabobs! Not only tasty but the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man how I love Kabob Palace. I've been going there for over 5 years and it's only gotten better now that they are 24/7. Seriously, real estate values should go up in the area because they have easy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect kabobs...and you can get them 24 hours a day! Step inside the crowded restaurant (even at 11pm at night) and right in front of you is a deli case filled with different kinds of kabobs. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been in DC only for about a week... and this is the best place i've gone yet! yay for cheap, 24hour, wholesome food! its sort of a mix of greek, indian, afghan, muslim... not quite suire. i went...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great kebabs. I go here about once a month when I try to convince myself that I need to start cutting back on eating out so much (which never happens). It's always packed. There's limited seating...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best kabobs in the DC area -- and possibly the most flavorful kabobs I have ever had -- I could almost understand if some found them overspiced -- but I love them. The sides can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered Chicken Kebab special with rice & chickpeas (chole). Good meal. Parking available on Eads as well as all the way around on the back of the restaurant. CVS parking next door with CVS only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish it were possible to give half stars because while this place deserves a full 5 for the quality of their kebabs, haleem, nihari, lamb curry, lamb chops, etc. I would take off a mere half star...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Good food for cheap. Yup, it's a dive, and the wait can some times be ridiculous (during usual meal times); I've waited longer than 30 minutes before.I've tried the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since there are two Kabob Palaces located right next to one another, both are of Pakistani origin and both are owned by the same man (who is from Afghanistan), look for the store front with the sunny...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite spot for late night beef kubideh in Crystal City. Don't be fooled by the impostor Kabob places next door. There's only one Kabob Palace!
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how I have time to write this review because I should be eating at kabob palace 24/7. There are 2 kabob palaces, one is a sit down restaurant with a waitress, etc... the other is right...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really tasty, 24-hours of Kebabs - cinnamony rice with chick peas and flavorful kebabs with unlimited supplies of lemon and cilantro drive me crazy. I need some ethnic food in my life, and this place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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I used to go here once a week when I lived/worked in the area. They are now open 24 hours and attract all sorts of people - cab drivers, office workers, partiers, etc. I usually get the boneless chicken that...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Total dive kabob house. The bread and meat are excellent. The large helpings of greasy sides can be disturbing at times, but I always managed to put it down the hatch. It is supposed to be Afghan,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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This is where you can you head for if you are hungry and want a great tasting meal, not just fast food, at 2:00 PM in the night. You can get a lot for your money at this Pakistani restaurant. Most en...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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My hubby and I frequent this place since the mid-late 90's. As the previous commentor describes, the ambience is pretty boring, but the food is great! I recommend the bone-in chicken (more moist). Also, you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Hidden behind a 7-11 on Eads Street near the Days Inn is a little non-descript kinda place that happens to serve the most heavenly Pakistani Take-out food on Earth. You walk in and there is a menu board up...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not a fancy restaurant (more of a hole in the wall), but the kabobs hit the spot, especially really late at night.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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a kabob-lover's mecca...
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