Koobala

3987 Pickett Road, Fairfax
(703) 364-5150

Recent Reviews

Jarrett Brumett

Ordered takeout online and showed up to a closed storefront with no one inside. Did they close down and not update anything?

Dave Younce

Good, quick, generous portions, and never busy only because the location has a tiny parking lot in front. But plenty of parking in nearby lots. Worth trying all three main chicken flavors here: Latin, Mediterranean, and Huli-Huli.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Rotisserie Chicken, Huli Sauce, Latin Rice Bowl, Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowl

Mohamed Hassan

Super tasty halal food.

Emily C

I love this place they give you so much chicken in the bowls so underrated!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Brockly

There was nothing green on the menu at all and half of their options had black tape of them then. Food quality was on par with a Popeyes but much more expensive. Service was disappointing and the two total workers seemed very unhappy.Vegetarian options: No options aside from fries or rice.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Daniel Katleman

This place is a hidden gem. The Latin style chicken is fantastic as are the yucca. Please pay them a visit if you’re in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Half Chicken

Meg W.

Love this restaurant! Amazing food and very underrated. Great pricing for the quantity of food that you receive! The Latin bowls are so tasty and the Yucca is some of the best in this area.

Allison Kish

Just tried it for the first time tonight. Ordered online two bowls, one Mediterranean and one Latin. Very purposefully did not check off the box for jalapeño sauce on one because I am very sensitive to spice. Picked up my order, got home, and both bowls were absolutely smothered in sauce with extra on the side. It was basically inedible. Won’t be going back because I can’t trust the online ordering.

Valerie C

Simply put the food was delicious and very filling. Service was great. Simple menu means that they can focus on one thing and get it right every time and that one thing is chicken. I totally recommend this place for casual dining.

Ellen D.

Their Halal Chicken x Latin Dry Rubs x Mediterranean Spices come together so well in their BYO (Build Your Own) Chicken Bowls.I love ordering their chicken bowls with Huli chicken and then making it perfect to my taste buds with the additional sides.[[Food: 5 of 5]]Adding avocados, grilled corn, cojita cheese, feta cheese, add pita chips for crunchy chips, drizzled with their Huli Signature dressing and Jalapeno dressing for a nice kick. [[Service: 5 of 5]]I usually always order online because it's convenient for me but I have ordered in store once or twice and the staff is always nice. You can ask them for recommendations and they'll be honest of their answers.[[Ambiance]]It's quiet and there's usually no customers when I come here. It's a chill spot if you want to have a quick lunch.

Ron S.

Ok rice bowls but not as good as chipotle or cava. They ask for tips for handing you the food you just ordered. They'll exchange pleasantries right when the tip request screen comes up. That's a popular trick.

C P

Great food! This place had choices for creating your own choice of bowls or plates, similar to the chipotle or mezzanine chains but much better food and generous portions. We got the custom bowls that allow 8 sides. My husband ordered the white chicken meat, rice, black beans, red onions, pita chips and corn - double portions. I also ordered the white chicken and rice bowl with avocado, tomatoes, pico de gallo, onions. The sauces are really delicious too! The place offers middle eastern Halal food that ensures it is high quality.

Samuel Yang

Everything about this place was such good quality. I came here with friends for their chicken sandwich, and trust me when i say this you will always come back after trying it. I hope this place the best of wishes and I can’t wait for my next visit here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

vivian hoang

Cute clean place with good service, but good God the food is so underwhelming. The fried chicken sandwich is the worst one I’ve ever had; don’t even waste your money here, the sandwiches at Popeyes, Chick Fil A, and Hangry Joes are infinitely better. The sandwich literally had zero flavor. I couldn’t get through more than a couple bites and neither could my boyfriend, who we normally jokingly refer to as a human garbage can due to his ability to eat pretty much anything. Yeah. That’s how bad it was. He’s the least picky eater ever, so when he even says it’s the worst chicken sandwich he’s ever had, I know it’s serious ?The peruvian chicken was aight, it was on the dryer side and not too flavorful, but after the very low bar that the sandwich set, it was at least edible. But again, any other hole in the wall spots like Little Peru Peruvian chicken are so much worth your time. Two stars just because the people were nice but that sandwich barely even deserves half a star. Will not be returning, and I recommend you don’t waste your time here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Colby R.

I passed by this location on a Saturday en route to the ATM. The next day I decided to drive back that way and try a "Huli Bowl" for takeout. Overall, the chicken was flavorful, the service was quick, and it was a fairly quiet atmosphere. I enjoyed the Yucca with jalapeño and Koobala sauces the most. Sides are only $3.00 which is nice. Parking is tight, so I parked at the shopping plaza around the corner. I wish there were more vegetables in the Huli Bowl. I'll definitely be back, but I'll probably grab double Yucca, and request extra veggies in my bowl, even if it costs more. Again, solid service and friendly staff. Thanks!

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