Al Zaytoun Kabob & Grill

13871 Smoketown Rd, Woodbridge
(703) 730-0410

Recent Reviews

Faiza Ali

If you want good homemade taste this is the best spot. Al Zaytoun has been my family’s and coworker’s favorite place to eat for over 10 years.

Robert S.

Is this place closed? The website and Yelp both said they were open but the door was locked and nobody answered the phone. I'd love to try this place since they get lots of good reviews.

Michelle Sanchez

The one good thing about this place is the staff (I assume the owners) are very friendly and there were several repeat customers there when we arrived that told us how good the food was. We ordered and ate but the food was far too spicy for our taste and we couldn’t eat most of it. We ate the rice and naan only. We also thought it was quite pricey! There we no prices listed on the sign and we were surprised when our bill for 3 meals and drinks was over $80.

Adria Kaiser

The food here is amazing! It’s right next to town USA. This is a small business ran by husband and wife. If you haven’t tried the food you should. I think Covid hit them hard. They use to have the best buffet. Let’s all help them get the business back and bring back the buffet! It’s really amazing food!!!!

Jessie Belle

Very friend and welcoming. The food tastes homemade. Bread is soft enough to pull apart but not too soft to eat with. To-go order was done pretty quick.

Gabby Bailey

Went yesterday for the first time. Customer Service was excellent!! I ordered the Mangolesse and the beef kabob with potatoes. Very delicious! The naan was so soft and so good. My hubby ordered the combo kabob meal and was very happy with his meal. The portions were great. I brought half home to eat today and it reheated very well. I highly recommend this restaurant for the food and the service. I will be back very soon.

Jennifer J

The samosas are out of this world! The kabobs and hummus are delicious too but the samosas are my favorite! The owners are so friendly, too. Love this place!

nalluc

My wife and I came in for brunch after time at the gym. I'm a patient guy, but they finished making the food much faster than I anticipated. Excellent service, very friendly and delicious food! I got the chicken kabob with the chick peas, so so good. Don't forget to tip when you support your local business! I'm glad co-vid didn't stop Al Zaytoun.

maryam W

If you want good homemade taste this is the best spot. It is a quaint place. Honestly I will come backmany times. The description says it all. Truly a mic of Afghan/Pakistani food!! I never write reviews but this places deserves it! Chicken chapli kabob is delicious.

J Portillo-Persaud

Al Zaytoun has been my family’s favorite place to eat for over 5 years. The food is always fresh and tastes like it was made with love. The service is great, and we would recommend this family owned restaurant to everyone we know. Their chicken kabob has always been my favorite dish!

Ryan R.

Yes, this place is sandwiched between a gold exchange store and a pawn shop, so the location is not ideal and makes the place look less than reputable. However, thankfully that is not the case. Being that it is an Afghan mom-and-pop restaurant, it is neither the most glamorous nor the most popular establishment. Although, what it lacks in these areas it more than makes up with its food. First off, I have to say that their portions are very filling. We ordered the chicken kabob, seekh kabob, and baklava (let's just say that the pants felt a little tight afterward). Each kabob comes with a fresh salad, side, hot naan, and a FULL bed of basmati rice. The baklava is a sizable portion too. Both my wife and I were able to enjoy it to our fullest. Also, we ordered two drinks, which they serve with cups of ice (a nice little touch). All of this together cost $44. The place is very small but they do offer indoor seating as long as you're not a freeloader. Seriously, the mom told me a story of how she regulated a few freeloaders who wanted to just hang out. Now, if you're not a freeloader and you'd like to dine in, know that you can only sit on the right side (the right side if you're facing the counter). The reason that only the right side is open is that the left side of the restaurant is reserved for the staff to take breaks in (yes, it's that small of a place). The staff (mom and pop) are very friendly, and they make the kabobs along with the naan fresh when you order them. Overall, it was a great experience and the food is very delicious. Know that the food takes a little time to prepare because it's made fresh after you order it. Just be patient and know that it is all worth it in the end. Enjoy. Note: there are no trashcans in which to dump your trash. Therefore, just leave it on the table. They don't mind.

Dani Perez

We had an amazing lunch at Al Zaytoun. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh and meats served right off of the grill! They are so very friendly and kind. We will definitely be back again and again :). Please support this wonderful local business :) !

Z Mengal

Went to Al Zaytoun after a while. Previously whenever we had gone to this place we had experienced terrible customer service.This time however things were a little different, same ppl but not as grumpy and you could tell they were trying to be nice and polite.I got seekh kabob with a side of potatoes, salad and naan. Food is good. I think their salad is better than any other kabob places.I m glad to see a change in the attitude, this will help their business.

barbie c

i am in love with this restaurant! it feels as though i am a part of the family whenever i come here to eat. the mom and dad are so kind and welcoming, and cater to any needs you may have. my favorite dish from here is the shrimp karahi: a lusciously sweet-spicy dish. their garlic butter naan melts in my mouth, and their dal is so impeccably creamy! i have never eaten something i didn’t enjoy; i always clear my plate!

Yanisse B.

Been eating here for 10+ years and (MAN!) the food never fails!!! The #1 spot for our little family

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