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Ravi Kabob House is a four star restaurant in Arlington. This is a great place. This restaurant is situated in the Arlington neighborhood. People who have eaten here found the food fantastic.
4.0 of 5 stars.
3.50 stars. Ravi Kabob is certainly a strong addition to Northern Virginia's kabob scene, but to place it on the same pedestal as Kabob Palace might be a sleight of hand so to speak. For while at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So. I decided to step outside of my lunchbox and spice up my day a bit by buying lunch instead of settling for my crappy turkey sandwich. I'd heard some yelp buzz about Ravi Kabob, so I decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best inexpensive restaurant around. I love the chicken and the lamb kabobs. The chickpeas that come with it are delicious. The chicken kadai is probably the best dish on the menu if you are not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love LOVE Ravi Kabob - so very delicious. The atmosphere isn't the best but the food can't be beat - definately get the kabob karahi. It is supposedly for 2 but its more like for 4 - its huge!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
considering that i've only been to ravi kabob once and i took it home and it sat in the car for about 10 minutes, this was still one of the best carry out meals i've ever had. it deserves 5 stars, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a general rule of thumb, when you're in New York City and want some delicious "ethnic" food I'd ask the taxi drivers, it's worked in New York so I put it to test here in DC. Based on a number of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food for a cheap price. Love the chicken kabobs with chickpeas and fresh naan. Street parking is available. It is more like a fast food diner, but that's ok.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Ravi Kabob. Great food at a great price. I can't go 4-stars. I think there are a few places that a just slightly better. But if you're anywhere nearby, and you need some good food, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the main shop is a bit better than the "family" version across the street ! excellent
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was excellent, very authentic. Good place for lunch or a simple dinner. Get a full meal for very little money. Had both lamb and beef and both very tender and seasoned right, a bit of spice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Chicken Kabob, rice, chickpeas. The Naan can be a bit dry. The new restaurant is less crowded and has better parking.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon entering the restaurant, it's not too different from other kabob places, so it was fairly easy to figure out what to order even if the guys working there didn't speak that much English. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very good. Remember to go to the original one, not the Ravi next to CVS. They are also, (when not busy) flexible on different combinations. I recomend the Ravi special.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ravi Kabob is currently one of the best kabob restaurants in the DC area. The food is excellent, the atmosphere divey, and the service quick. The chicken kabobs here are tender, juicy, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was really good! We first selected Kabob Bazaar b/c we passed it driving and just pulled over. Then once we sat down I was not getting "good" Foodie Vibes, so I quickly logged onto YELP! on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here so many times in just less than a year. I keep going back. Love the food...always fresh. Kabob is prepared as you order. So give yourself a few minutes because it takes a few minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
heres the deal. f'in eat here. you are completely lucky you have the opportunity so get off your ass and go eat here. get the boneless chicken. its what makes them stand out above all the others. this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ooh Ravi Kabob. How I love thee My job ordered you for a Christmas party and now whenever someone says those for words "RAVI KABOB" my mouth just pools with saliva. Your chickpea goodness your tender...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Pakistani restaurant in DC,VA, or MD. The place is cramped, small, not elegant but the delicous food is consistent, perfectly made to order.. I highly recommend their karchai (lamb) which is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my trifecta of Arlington's best cheap eats. The food is consistently excellent, and feeds two for under $20 (2 lamb kabobs), or $25 if you both want mango lassis too. An order of kabob comes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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i'm a cook and love indian food over all i eat there about 5 times allready will eat there agian. it's filling and there's always lines so be ready for that.
openlist - user review - 01/26/2009
4.0 of 5 stars.
I will start by saying that I am not a fan of kabob. There are many things I'd rather eat and many things I'd rather spend my money on. But for some reason I ended up here after a late night along...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had their 'special samosa' which was basically an unstuffed samosa, with all the ingredients (chickpeas, cilantro, yogurt and potatoes) mashed up and served in a bowl - had a little kick to it....
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had you told me a few months ago that i would be craving kabobs after a night out in arlington i would have scoffed at you. But low and behold thats what i wanted! (And by "night out" i should...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't find a listing for the "other" Ravi (the newer one by the CVS) but I figured I would just update this one since I've now compared the two. After my experience yesterday, I will agree with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is incredible -- easily the best kabob in the area. You wouldn't know it from pulling into the Old Glebe Road / Buckingham Shopping Center strip mall where this place is, unfortunately,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having now been to both this location and its newer sibling on the opposite side of the street, I can bump it up to the full five stars. The food is both tasty and consistent, although I'd say the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance was zero, but who cares when the food was tasty and cheap. Its a little hole in the wall joint where you can feed 2-3 people for under $20. The ground beef kabob had the right ratio of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? The place is always open, and for $8-15, you can get a hearty, warm, flavorful meal. If you're lucky enough to have your order prepared as the kabob comes fresh out of the oven, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever been called a "Curry-lover" ? because if you are looking for the heart felt, greasy-mild-chilly chicken this place is it! The authentic cosmopolitan Pakistani dishes are served here. Its taste...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is delicious. I hadn't had Pakistani kabobs before, but this was an excellent start. I've eaten tons of Moby's and other, more Persian and Greek kabob places but this might have kicked their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have no details about Ravi Kabob, besides that it is amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing and I wish it were in Maryland. Our Pakistani friends first brought us here, and we've gone twice with them. They order...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You don't come out of here smelling really pretty, but your stomach is sure to thank you for it! While you may not want to come here in your favorite dress, or before a hot date, you may just be too...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most profound Pakistani food experience I have ever come across (besides my friends home cooking). The freshness of each cooked dish represents a devoted passion to pleasure the customers palate....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best kabobs in town! Long wait, though. Get the chicken or lamb as well as the chickpeas!
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
***4.5 stars***Ravi Kabob deserves a seat next to Kabob Palace. They are very similar in quality and value even down to having two locations right near each other. I went to the one that said family...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cash Only. Very good restaurant all around. Kabobs aren't overpriced and tasteee. I had the Chicken Karahi and the meat just fell offfffff like butter. Although it was considered "spicy," it wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love~~~ Ravi's!!! though there are other Kabob houses, nothing seems to measure up with this small place in Arlington. I am willing to make the 20 minute drive to have some of their home made naan...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ravi Kabob rocks! The spicy chickpeas are so good some day I'm going to eat just a huge bowl of them. The strip mall is a little suspect but don't let it get to you, this place is good!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best kabobs ever. scary-lookin dudes inside, though. but still worth risking your life to eat at this place. it's just THAT good.and whoa, special Ramadan hours makes this place the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
During a wild goose chase throughout Ballston for an electric mixer (seriously), the man and I drove past Ravi a few times. I remembered the good word from Yelp, and mentioned it as we passed them...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's definitely worth the walk from Ballston to eat here. Awesome kabobs! The chicken and lamb are especially good. They're really juicy and tender, and they put the right spices on. The bread is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be a big fan of this place, but have added it to my banned list for the past 6 months now. A person I know catered food for 25 people from Ravi Kabob and all 25 of them had food poisoning. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Time: Friday 12:36 pmAgenda: LunchOverall: TornDisclaimer: I think my experience was an isolated incident, but you can be the judge.When I entered it was like any other Paki/Indian place i'd been to....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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I had the beef curry at Ravi Kabob last night, it was pretty crowded, but I got my food quickly. It was my first time at a Pakistani restaurant, and the chef was very helpful in his recommendations. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this food! The chicken kabobs are great and the sides are deeeelish. Special samosa = awesome. I agree with the other yelpers, the downsides are cash only, annoying parking lot and they're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the BEST place to get Pakistani style kabobs. A friend of mine who lives in MD, almost in Baltimore, told me about this place. The food is SO good...even the lamb. Its not too "lamb-y"....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been coming here for years and have yet to find a better pakistani restaurant in the area. the best dishes are the (1) chicken karahi, which serves 2-3 people, (2) the special samosa, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful joint that serves traditional kabobs with their wonderful naan and rice. The quality of their food is very consistent with great flavor and good portions.It is a great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place much more than the Moby Dick. My favorite is the ground beef kabobs, but cash only stuff??
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only downside here is that the service is pretty slow... but that's because they cook it after you order it. Those mango lassis are really good. Small parking lot.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is another great place I found at Yelp. Ravi kabob is great! We have ordered chicken with bone kabob, Ravi kabob and mango lazzi. While we were waiting for our food, we saw many people had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Hole-in-the-Wall!I've been to Ravi Kabob many times, and the food has NEVER disappointed. I found it when trying to find something local that lives up to Charcoal Kabob out in Herndon. It comes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pro: Excellent kabobs! I always get the boneless chicken with the spicy stewed chickpeas. The chicken is juicy and full of flavor. The chickpeas are excellent. The complimentary bread is really good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was randomly driving wondering what to eat for dinner when Ravi Kabob appeared out of thin air. I had heard great things about it so I decided to stop in and order the chicken kabobs.The cashier...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For this review, I will first refer you to "Stuff White People Like" entry #71: Being the only white person around."In most situations, white people are very comforted by seeing their own kind....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times in the last few weeks, sober and not so sober, and they were all great. The bread, yogurt sauce, and rice/chickpeas that come with most dishes are delicious, and the salad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the reasons I miss living in Arlington -- I confess, I've never had a kabob here, because I always go for the daily specials, generally a curry, becuase I don't feel like waiting for a kabob....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Your hole in the wall kebab place......The food was very flavorful and didnt upset my stomach (its pretty sensitive so thats always part of my reviews). The bread and yogert sauce are very very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another place I don't go to nearly enough now that I'm not in Arlington.This place is a whole in the wall. I've never actually eaten in the restaurant (it's cramped), but I used to get takeout from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We only need an excuse to go celebrate something at Ravi Kabob. No atmosphere, no service, no frills. You're paying simply for the food. It is simply the best indian/pakistani food I have ever come...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a place we go to once in a while for our weekday lunches. Our office is in DC, so it's a short drive away, but definitely worth the trip!I usually get the lamb chops, which are amazing. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great kabobs, and I agree that the chole is awesome. It can get pretty busy, but I live nearby, so I call ahead and get take away more than I eat in. I recommend the location on the south side (by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Correction: This is Pakistani, not Indian.They have the best chick peas in town. I only go for the boneless kabob but they are always perfect and the bread is great too. They also have a place across...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of hole in the wall, DC proper needs. Everything I ordered was spot on - like tender, juicy chicken kebab, sweet lassi, special samosa (which functioned like a chaat). The place was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The chickpeas here are the best I've ever had. This place is so good that I often find it hard to warrant the trip down to Crystal City for Kebab Palace. It would be five stars if the service wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ravi Kabob is what I look for in a dinner! It's a little seedy, tastes like it's made without too much concern for refinement, yet is flavorful, and you won't have to break the bank to eat well.For...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do like Kabob Palace -- but I like Ravi Kabob even more -- the sides aren't as greasy -- and the meat is very tender and flavorful. The food just seems a little bit more refined here.......As Keri...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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im a HUGEEEEEEEE fan of Ravi Kabob... cuz i LUV Kababz... ive tried the Kabab Palace food too but Ravi Kabob is the best i luv their Chick peas with Nan n lotssss of Chatni n of courseeee the Kabobs u guyz...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Kabob place in Northern Virginia, you could be waiting for a while if you don't order ahead of time. I have waited up to 30 minutes from the time that I order to getting the food....
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am always happy to eat here. Every time I eat here, the atmosphere is one of families eating good food at reasonable prices, served by caring restaurateurs. During Ramadan, they're open at night and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a drunken snack attack at 3am prompted this phone call:"hi. ravi kabob! can we order some food?""sorry, we are closed. we close at 2.""what!?! close at 2!?!""why, do you want some food?""yes!!!!!! i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place to eat in a rather unusual place. Open late til 2 am during normal days and even later til 5 am during Ramadan! We had Karahi Chicken, Cholay and Haleem, first two were great,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Kabob place in NOVA. The other reviews are right on par. I get the lamb kabob every time I go. It's tender and not dried out like many kabob places.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A true hidden gem. I love the Chiken Karahi (pronounced ka-rye), which is bone-in-chicken in a spicy tomato sauce. It's not just spicy - it's very spicy. I recommend the special samosa. It comes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Watch out when looking for this place - there's two of them right across the street from each other. One of them is a hole-in-the-wall crowded place, while the other is a nicer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cash only. Halal / Zabihah food. The Lamb Karahi @ $16.99 comes with 2 naan. My buddy and I ordered two more and for $20 had a nice meal.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is goooood. One less star, because they are always busy and there is barely any place to stand in line to order. Hard to differentiate between the line of people waiting to place orders and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place always hits the spot when it's late, I'm starving and indecisive. It's best to call ahead to place your take-out order. I love the owners and fellow hungry eaters who will gladly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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This is one of the best indian food, mom and pop type of restaurants in the DC area. They have a huge selection of veggie and non veggie types of food with mild to spicy flavor based on what you request. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Very nice chickpea dish and the chicken curry is outstanding. Friendly staff, quick service. It is a real hole in the wall sort of joint, nothing fancy. Seems to be moving across the street to a slightly...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pakistani food, but this was the first time I tried Karahi, which is a dish served in a metal dish. That is priced at just under $20, which is an order for two. You can get chicken, lamb,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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The smells coming from this place are amazing. You should try the smell test, if you love the smells...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Very yummy food. All fo the kabobs are great. The rice is great too. I can't speak for hte crowds because we allways get our food to go and it's fine that way. PROS: yum! CONS:
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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This place is simply amazing!! its always jam packed...so service isnt the best, but once you taste the food it is sooooooo worth all the pushing and shoving and hoarding of tables:)
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Ravi's has excellent kabobs - but their speciality is their Kadai Chicken - which is out of this world. The restaurant is not that fancy to look at it but has a charming bustling atmosphere and is always busy.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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Here is a place with a menu as inexpensive as fast food, but with rich flavors and hefty portions. T...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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This place ROCKS!!! I haven't had better pakistani kabobs, nan, channa (chick peas). Food is delicious!It is very crowded at lunch time, and on weekends they are open 24hrs. Perfect perfect for a late night...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2004
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here is a place with a menu as inexpensive as fast food, but with rich flavors and hefty portions. pakistani restaurants are not as common in the washington area, but this one in arlington provides a...
wcities.com - user review
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Spent some time in the middle-east, and when I walked into Ravi Kabob, my jaw dropped. It was a wonderful reminder of some very good times. The food is fantastic and the atmostphere is wonderful
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