“ If you are not stopping into this restaurant you are missing something fresh and wonderful! I had the Chicken Kobiodeh and my sister had the chicken and beef tikka. Both were beautifully simple in presentation, gorgeously colorful plate and the pickled cabbage on the salad added just the right touch. Atmosphere was quiet, pleasant and extremely clean. Staff was pleasant and courteous and very knowledgeable. ”

“ I'm surprised it's taken me this long to share the Yelp love for this local gem, but Ariana Kabob is one of my favorite restaurants in Carytown. It's a casual spot with delicious food. You order up front and can dine-in or takeout. I highly recommend visiting this delicious Afghani spot. If you want to order only one thing, you must get the qabeli palaw, an incredible lamb shank served with authentic basmati rice with raisins and carrots. It's absolutely sublime. The lamb melts in your mouth. This is a great dish to share or devour on your own. The chicken tikka is juicy and melts in your mouth too if you don't like lamb. You can get most dishes for under $20. There are a few seats inside. There is free street parallel parking out front. If you are in Carytown or just looking for a delicious meal in Richmond, I highly recommend going to Ariana Kabob. The food is incredible. ”

“ The kabobs are amazing, never dry and full of flavor. It's right in the heart of Cary town. I also ordered the chickpeas cause they're hard to get anywhere now a days. It was a little busy but we were seated right away. If you're looking for a good kabob try these guys out. ”

“ Excellent food - we loved it visiting From NJ ! We had the beef and chicken Adana Kebob platters - very good and phenomenal baklava. ”

“ One of my favorite eats in Carytown! I usually get the chicken tikka and the chicken is deliciously juicy every time! I always get it with the stewed chickpeas that are so so good. The staff is friendly and super speedy. The restaurant itself is super clean but not too much going on. Very much recommend this place for some great food. ”

“ Excellent food! When you think Kabob, and Gyro you might think a bit dry and one note, unless you drown the item in sauce. That is so not happening here. The flavors are wonderful. So complex and fresh, I could eat here every week. I'm not a garlic sauce lover, so when they provided a mild jalapeño sauce, Sold! There is even hot sauce on the table. There are no drink machines or tea, Only bottled/can drinks. However, there is plenty of seating and while we ordered at the counter, had our food brought to our table in about 15 minutes. Totally putting this restaurant in our rotation. ”

“ This is probably the best kabobs you can find in Richmond! Their meals are always so full and the meat is so tender. Definitely try their chicken and beef kobidah. Their rice is also really flavorful and you get the perfect amount of meat to rice ratio. I love that you can get chickpeas on the side. One time I ordered and they were out of the yellow rice so they just gave me extra chickpeas in a huge container. I usually always order takeout from them but I never have to wait that long and the customer service is always good. ”

“ The guy working didn't say much but he provided stellar customer service. The kabob, rice, and side of chickpeas was all good. ”

“ We're visiting our daughter and she brought us to this unassuming gem on Cary Street. The food delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and served with rice, salad and chickpeas. Loved this place! ”

“ This place has huge portions and they serve a huge amount of rice. I ordered the Chicken Kobedah with an included side of chickpeas. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the side of chickpeas was piping hot and was great for dipping the naan bread. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side but it can accommodate a large group if need be. The front door, however, always slammed shut and startled everyone. They need to install a working door soft closer on it. ”