DESCRIPTION: Took half an hour to order on the phone due to the fact that no-one at the restaurant spoke English!! Stressful experience, definitely not ordering from them again. Tip to the staff; learn English.
DATE: 2003-06-29
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4

Good food for the Buck
DESCRIPTION: My favorite is the boneless chicken breast with beef keema kabab. Probably one of the best Afghani food in jackson heights, service is decent and atmosphere isn't too bad. The restaurant is rather small but you can always find a place to sit.
DATE: 2004-02-19
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Boneless chicken breast

Authentic Afghan
DESCRIPTION: When I saw the sign advertising gyros I pulled in as quickly as I could. Being new to the area, I was not sure what to expect but given the fact I was the only born American in the place I figured I was going to get some pretty good food! <P>I was greeted by a sour faced, less than helpful gentleman behind the counter but he was kind enough to yell for me when my order was ready to be picked up from the counter. <P>My fault for not ordering one of the specials. The gyro was dry and not good at all but the pita bread was house made and quite tast
DATE: 2002-11-18
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4

The best!!!
DESCRIPTION: I was at this restaurant several years ago but I'd never forget the good food I was served. I recommend it to anyone, highly.
DATE: 2003-08-27
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8

Great
DESCRIPTION: I've only been twice, once last Friday and again today. It was GREAT both times. My only complaint is, they give you WAY too much food... but I reckon that's why I like it...
DATE: 2005-05-05
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 8

Kabul is one of the finest restaurants I know of
DESCRIPTION: My family tries to get to Kabul about once or twice a month because the food and service are so great. The waiters and waitresses, some family members of the owner, are always friendly and are prompt and always able to get anything you may want. The food is delicious and any special requests are always handled.
DATE: 2003-06-07
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Combination Kabab, Sambosa, Quabili Pallow

Mouse in Pamir Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: We dined at this restaurant on 10/25/2004 with my family. The service was too slow but the food was good. We were almost at the end of our entrees when I saw something passing by, and I said "It can't be". A mouse! This time my daughter and my husband saw it too. I was almost throwing up so I ran outside. My husband and my daughter stayed inside to pay the check, and they told the owner in a polite and quite way that there is a mouse in their restaurant. His reply was "Oh, it is the owner checking the food!" Do I need to write more?
DATE: 2004-10-26
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 2
OVERALLRATING : 2

Good Times at Pamir
DESCRIPTION: We have dined at Pamir a number if times, and each experience was pleasant. We are never rushed and the tables are nicely spaced so conversation is possible. The food is always good.
DATE: 2004-12-30
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6

Wonderful Food, Friendly Service
DESCRIPTION: I have dined at Pamir about seven or eight times now, and each time the food has been wonderful. The service is always abundantly friendly and warm. Also, there are many vegetarian dishes available which is a plus for me. Overall, a great place to take your family or a date for delicious ethnic food.
DATE: 2006-01-09
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Quabili Palaw

Wish it was better
DESCRIPTION: Look hard. It's around the corner from Woodley restaurant row on Connecticut Avenue. You have to be curious about the ethnic nature of this food and Afghan culture to be motivated to go there. A pleasant but by no means stellar experience.
DATE: 2003-09-19
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4
RECOMMENDED DISHES : None

Best restaurant I've found in DC
DESCRIPTION: I've only been here 3 months and have tried all but 2 restaurants in Woodley Park and numerous others in Cleveland Park, Adams Morgan, and Dupont Circle. This is hands-down my favorite in terms of taste, quality, and price. The food is so fresh and the dishes allow you to actually taste the vegetables or meats--sometimes Indian food seems to be the same sauce swimming on different meats or veggies. The sauteed pumpkin was amazing, and the lamb kebabs were so juicy but tender! The ambiance is very nice also-small but cozy and romantic.
DATE: 2003-12-30
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Sauteed pumpkin that is part of vegetable platter; lamb kebabs

Fabulous Flavor
DESCRIPTION: The flavors in every dish I have tried here are fantastic. Very fresh crisp taste to everything. The lamb was excelent and not tough like lots of other kabobs I have had, and the sauteed pumpkin was wonderful.
DATE: 2004-01-13
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8

Unauthorized credit card charges
DESCRIPTION: My wife and I ate at Afghan Grill a week or two ago -- we'd been meaning to try it for a while and were really looking forward to it. The food was adequate, but the service was absolutely appalling. We were so angry that we did not leave a tip. When I got my credit card bill a few days later, I discovered that the restaurant had placed an unauthorized charge on my credit card in an amount just about equal to what the tip would otherwise have been. Consider yourselves warned.
DATE: 2004-06-06
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 2

Good stuff
DESCRIPTION: Good food, friendly service, and not too hard on the wallet. One of the top three meals you can get in DC IMHO.
DATE: 2004-08-18
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10

Well Worth the Trouble
DESCRIPTION: I was a regular customer at the Afghan Grill for 2 years when I worked in the area but I had not been back for months until last night. I had to wait for a table and then a bit for service, but the food was even more amazing!!! I was told the owner is cooking again-no wonder there was a line on a weeknight. By far one of the best restaurants in Woodly-Adams Morgan.
DATE: 2005-12-14
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Everything on the Sampler and Combo Kabob

Worth the Effort - Even from Ashburn
DESCRIPTION: Easily one of my top 5 restuarants in the DC area. The food is consistently fresh and favorful. The chef, who personally checked in our our table, shops for the freshest ingredients daily, and this is evidenced by the taste. The pumpkin is possibly the best appetizer I have ever eaten. Don't go expecting to get a typical fast-food type kabob meal, this transcends by comparison. I recommend reservations, as the Afghan Grill is quickly becoming the worst kept secret in DC eating. If you leave hungry, it's your own fault. One of the best values in the DC market, which can be pricey for those eating out...Not here though, great taste and reasonable cost.
DATE: 2005-12-16
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Pumpkin appetizer, rice and kabobs, good Turkish beer

hands down the best place to eat in all of NW D.C.
DESCRIPTION: The food was incredible and the service by the well spoken afghan servers was incredible. I recommend this place to anybody with some culture and love of great food!!!
DATE: 2006-04-25
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Mantoo

Delish!
DESCRIPTION: I had the Balanee as an appetizer - awesome and the Kachlao Chalo for my entree and I loved both. I am a vegetarian and there were plenty of choices. My friends had a sauteed spinich dish and they loved theirs too! I had the Panir salad which was also wonderful
DATE: 2006-05-02
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Panir Salad, Balanee, Kachlao Chalo

Dirty
DESCRIPTION: Although menu is vast, I only eat their wings. I once asked for ugali kachumbari and stew to take out, and went to the kitchen only to my amazement found the cook mixing the kachumbari with bare hands! Use gloves people. Also, on a different occassion was handed a doggie box with a dead cocroach in it. eeeew.
DATE: 2004-08-02
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : tuskers

Authentic Kenyan
DESCRIPTION: Great Kenyan food in an authentic atmosphere. A true nyama choma in the heart of DC. Easily the best samosas in the entire region!
DATE: 2005-08-07
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : nyama choma, samosas

Safari DC
DESCRIPTION: I've been eating at Safari for the longest time and never had a problem. Welcome to East Africa, welcome to SAFARI DC.
DATE: 2005-10-15
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 4

Best Authentic East African Cuisine In Town
DESCRIPTION: Food variety is awesome. My best dish is beef stew & chapati. The house soup is fantastic too. The service is poor however. The slow stone-faced waiters just mess up what would otherwise be a perfect dinning experience (what with the great decor & a state of the art kitchen). The tuskers rock (nothing beats having a cold one after a long tough day at work).
DATE: 2005-11-04
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 6

excellent food
DESCRIPTION: Good tasty food for a mere $10 and they do have the real Kenyan sausages. Do not foget to include a tusker with your order. There is room for improvement on the service. However, the atmosphere is pleasent with great music playing in the back ground.
DATE: 2005-11-09
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Nyama choma and ugali

good food and atmosphere
DESCRIPTION: We like this place, the food is good, fairly inexpensive, and the decor is great. also, they are glad to work with your dietary restrictions like if you are vegetarian or vegan, just tell them and they'll work it out.
DATE: 2005-11-15
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6

Great Uplands Sausages
DESCRIPTION: Dropped in while in DC and loved it. Great authentic Kenyan Sausages.
DATE: 2005-12-28
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Uplands Sausages

DESCRIPTION: Great food. Slow service...wonder if the waiters are not paid enough to smile!
DATE: 2006-04-07
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 2
OVERALLRATING : 4
RECOMMENDED DISHES : beef karanga, sausages

good food, very poor service
DESCRIPTION: I have to admit the food is good, but the only problem is the service which is horrible. I have been there more than 5 times and everytime i always wonder if i should tip or not cause i have to go to the kitchen to get a server, to wait on our table. There is definetly a lot of improvement that is required on that department.......
DATE: 2006-04-18
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Mbuzi Choma and Ugali

Thank you for the reviews
DESCRIPTION: In response to the reviews customers of safari dc we are delighted to tell you that all your reviews are appreciated and all has been put into consideration.Especially the service which most of you complained about.you are most welcomed to enjoy the best of Kenyan cuisine.The staff has been changed better service is our motto this year and for the years to come.
DATE: 2006-05-23
FOODRATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Tilapia

Nice vegetables
DESCRIPTION: This is a cozy restaurant with attentive and friendly service. The vegetables are delicious but unfortunately the shish-kebab and other meats can be overcooked and tough.
DATE: 2003-10-07
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : vegetable plate