5 reviews

Ariana Kabob

3033 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA

Afghan$$

About Ariana Kabob

Ariana Kabob is an Afghan restaurant located on West Cary Street in Richmond that offers meat skewers, rice platters, and traditional sides at inexpensive prices. The establishment operates with a counter-service model where customers order at a touch screen and food is brought to the table. Reviewers have noted that the meat dishes, particularly the kabob skewers, tend to be tender and flavorful, though experiences with seasoning levels and other menu items have varied.

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Halal summary

Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. All food at this restaurant is certified halal.

Fully halal

No alcohol allowed

HalalRank

Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.

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Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 09:30 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 09:30 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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Parking space

Restroom

To-go

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4.4

5 reviews

Google Reviewer

Google

May 11, 2026

Not really impress, the rice and chickpeas where good. The beef kabob look red i don't know why. The meat was extreamly seasson with peper, same with the chicken. Probably wont be going again.

Google Reviewer

Google

Feb 8, 2026

Great food, minimal service - order on the touch screen and the food is brought out to you. We ordered: - Sambosa - good seasoning, potato curry puff. We liked this. - Hummus and pita - it was okay. Nothing special. - Chicken and beef kobideh - skewers of meat over a rice and salad platter. This was pretty good. I enjoyed the beef over the chicken. My husband liked both. - Chicken and Lamb tikka - both over rice and salad platter. The chicken was cooked well but nothing special, but the lamb tikka was AMAZING. Favourite dish of the meal! Would come back just for the lamb tikka! Get extra white sauce :)

Google Reviewer

Google

Jan 29, 2026

Absolutely loved the Chicken Kobideh (very juicy and soft). The Lamb Tikka was good too. Was pleasantly surprised by the Chickpea side. Naan and Brown Rice (which, in this case, means flavored and spiced) were amazing as well.

Google Reviewer

Google

Jan 21, 2026

The food was fresh and delicious! We ordered the Kabuli Pulao with Lamb Shank, Sambosas, Chicken, and Lentil Soup. The green and white sauces were perfect. The staff was friendly and our order was filled promptly, although we had to wait a bit. I was fortunate to find a parking spot, but it might be challenging during peak hours. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I would revisit them when I’m visiting the area!

Google Reviewer

Google

Aug 13, 2025

This place was fantastic! We were on a road trip and in a rush to reach our next destination, so we called ahead to place a dine-in order. Everything was ready the moment we arrived. The meats were tender, juicy, and full of flavor. If I lived closer, I’d be a regular here. The customer service was exceptional—friendly, attentive, and efficient. The only downside is that parking can be tricky, especially on busy weekends. Overall, a great spot for lunch and well worth the stop.