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Maiwand Kabob
Category: Restaurants Afghan Afghan [Edit]
839 Elkridge Landing RdSte 110
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
(410) 850-0273
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
31 reviews for Maiwand Kabob
Review Highlights
"The tandoori bread is delicious: very soft and fresh."
(in 4 reviews)
"Order ahead of time."
(in 3 reviews)
"The chicken, beef and lamb kabobs are simply fantastic."
(in 10 reviews)
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31 reviews in English
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Review from Firstname L.
Kingston, NY
10/8/2011
The location is a little hard to find for an out-of-towner. It's just past the Arundel Mills Mall but before a large housing community - sort of in the middle of nowhere.
I came here in August 2011 with the family while on a work-trip which was also a little family vacation.
The food is excellent. My wife and I both enjoyed it. It's a fast food place but the food is made fresh right in front of you. The sides are very good too.
The location was quite crowded considering we went pretty late at night on a weekday. The tables were dirty, this is probably due to the large number of people there and the fact that there's not really waiter service; you order at the counter and bring it to a table to eat. We grabbed a table right after the previous customers left so if there was someone cleaning tables (I didn't see one) he would not have had a chance to clean it off.
If I lived nearby I would definitely go again. The only minuses are the potentially dirty tables (it's probably kept more clean when it is not so busy) and the price is a little high for fast food- but the quality is also must higher than your typical fast food. -
Review from Tim H.
1/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Spacious and clean. The food here is what you'd expect. Pretty much the same as the Columbia location. If you like kabobs, give this place a try. I like the chicken on salad the best since I am not into the rice that much.
Thanks for reading my review. This review is based on my personal point of view. -
Review from Nick Z.
Abingdon, MD
12/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Probably the finest "fast food" in the area. The chicken kebabs are my favorite, but always with a side of the sautéed spinach. The veggie platter is also really good, especially the pumpkin and the lentils.
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Review from Nina U.
7/27/2011
Do not try to fit a Maiwand Kabob lunch into a one hour window UNLESS you call ahead. There aren't many great places to eat around here so it's worth the wait to most. Do it smart, then you can go pick it up and still have time to enjoy the delicious vegetarian plate (pumpkin, hummus, spinach, eggplant and something else with warm na'an bread) or the chicken kabob platter that comes with cinnamon rice and a little salad. The plates go for about $9 and are a good size.
I like the other Maiwand Kabob near Arundel Mills mall too- that one has a little bit more seating but this one is convenient to a lot of hotels in the BWI area.Listed in: No where to eat in Linthicum…
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Review from Robert P.
Glen Burnie, MD
7/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
The look of the location is nice enough, better than I would have expected from the outside.
The food was good with generous portions and everything prepared well. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the rice was tasty and the naan and salad were good as well.
Service was good enough for a place like this... just ordering and picking up the food but friendly. Definitely will be back in the future. -
Review from Joe K.
7/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have ate here on several occasions and each time the food is always delicious and plentiful, most of the time I can skip a meal or late night snack because of it!
I normally get the chicken kabob, nothing too fancy. The chicken is always juicy and the naan is warm and soft. The rice is one of my favorite things, I enjoy the raisins mixed in with the basmati rice. The salad is ok, I just wouldn't want more than a side normally.
As for the wait, please be prepared for up to 15 minutes for the food to normally be ready, depending on the items, as some are on the hot bar .
Also parking here is almost impossible to find if they're busy. -
Review from Frank J.
Glen Burnie, MD
10/15/2011
I always look forward to coming to Maiwand. The food is good and pretty typical, but I've had better, and some of it seems a bit pricey. The staff often seems a bit aloof, but I've never had a bad experience. Most dishes take a long time, so call ahead.
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Review from Meliphocent M.
Glen Burnie, MD
7/24/2011
I had never eaten Afghan food when we decided to try this place. I am so glad we did. I was a little worried about it when we went in because it was completely empty but it filled up fast and a lot of people took it to-go.
The Food is delicious. Just a warning so you don't go eat here while in a hurry. The food is prepared when you order so it takes a little while to come out. It is worth it though.
We got the chickpea appetizer which was so good, it was whole chickpeas that you ate with tandoori bread. I ordered the beef kabob and my hubby ordered the chicken. The rice that came with it had cardamom in it, which I love. The hubby not so much but he enjoyed everything else. We took the munchkin, he is willing to try everything and ended up eating half my food.
I definitely recommend Maiwand Kabob. -
Review from Craig K.
El Segundo, CA
11/7/2011
The food at this place is good. I had the lamb kabob, bread, rice, and salad. The lamb was tasty, the bread was excellent, and the rice was quite good. The salad was a bit boring and also a bit gritty. Overall, I like the food. But the ambiance is fast-food with the food served on styrofoam plates. Probably better place for lunch than dinner.
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Review from Rob R.
2/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Thanks to my Yelp app, I was able to find this place while I was in Linthicum for training.... and spared from another meal in chain eatery hell!
While not the best kabob I have ever had, it's very good. Definitely the best option you are going to find around here.
Note: Service takes a little while.... so get here quick if you are on a break from work. The meat is cooked to order, and it's worth the wait.
I got here right at noon and the dining room was nearly empty. Within 20 minutes it was just about packed.... so get here early!
Overall, a very good experience. I will visit again if I'm ever up that way for training again!
Recommend!! -
Review from Salmaan T.
Washington, DC
1/9/2011
Basically saying the same thing as everyone else regarding the food and service. Food is very tasty but it is cooked to order (which is a GOOD thing) but you will have to wait if you don't order ahead of time.
This is a great place to go if you're early to pick someone up from the airport or if the person is hungry after a flight and wants some kabobs/naan/afghani food.
There is a decent sized dining area as well with tables so definitely does not have to be a pick-up/to go place. -
Review from Devon S.
Laurel, MD
12/6/2010 1 Check-in Here
YOU ALL SAID TRY THE LAMB..
By Devon S
So it was around lunch time. I was surfing http://Yelp.com for my next place to eat rather than focusing on my NET + class instructor when I came across Maiwand Kabob. Out of all the reviews, each one said the same thing. Try the lamb and call in your order early. Let's just say I tried the lamb...
Location/Appearance: 3 out of 5 LAMB KABOBBYS
So while I am driving to this place I have found that Maiwand Kabob can be easy to miss when you're not playing attention. As I sped by it the first time, I realized that MK is a part of some office building complex and doesn't stand out like a restaurant should. When I pulled into the parking lot, I counted 5-6 parking spots, which made realize that parking here could be a pain if this place were busy.
Upon entering MK, I could tell that it falls under the realm of quick service type foods. If you haven't seen it, or didn't look at any of the pictures on yelp, think Noodles in Company meets Middle Eastern Cuisine. Overall, it wasn't bad but nothing to write home to mom about.
Customer Service: 3 out of 5 LAMB KABOBBYS
So when you all said, "ORDER AHEAD," your right. But seeing how I never ate there before, I figured I would look at the menu first.
Of course I ordered the Lamb Kabob. However, when I got there it was 11:45 and when I got my meal it was 12:05. Now I would have understood if the place was packed, but I was one of 6 people in the dining room. I was completely shocked that it took 20 minutes to make my meal. Next time I will heed the Order Ahead request.
Taste and presentation: 4 out of 5 LAMB KABOBBYS
Of course when I got my food, I realized why it took 20 minutes for them to cook it; they cooked my meat to order.
I have to say the Lamb at MK was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The Naan was toasted and crispy and the sauce they had (I think it's a cucumber or celery sauce) pulled the whole thing together. I will admit, I have had Lamb Kabobs before, but this one will be high on my list.
In addition to the Kabob, I also got a salad with a ranch type dressing and a delicious scoop of the curry potatoes and peas. I am a huge fan of curry and potatoes so this was a win-win for me.
The only reason why I didn't give MK a 5 out of 5 LAMB KABOBBYS was because of the fact that the food was a little cold and everything was served on a Styrofoam plate. Now, I know you all are saying WHAT??? Why does that matter. You see, when I first tried to attack my food, I did it with a fork and knife. Knifes and Styrofoam don't mix as I found out when I got a nice piece of Styrofoam in with my food. Mmmmm it was tasty, but wasn't the bonus highlight of my meal I was expecting.
Overall Experience: 3 out of 5 LAMB KABOBBYS
Well there you have it! Maiwand Kabob has provided me with nothing more than 3 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed their food and yes I will go back to this place, and I will suggest this place to others. SO GO TO MAIWAND KABOB. Order the lamb and for gosh sake CALL AHEAD! -
Review from Brad B.
1/25/2011 3 Check-ins Here
The BWI airport loop is really lacking in restaurants. Considering how many hotels & offices populate the area, the lack of dining places is odd. Most of what is around is fast food or chains.
And in this strange environment, Maiwand Kabob is a 4 star haven.
Have eaten there twice while staying at the nearly aloft Hotel. First time had the lamb kabob which was very good. Today I had the lamb & chicken kabob combo - and I liked the chicken even better than the lamb.
Not super quick (as described) but has been very quiet both times that I've visited (late afternoon/evening). If you're staying at a nearby hotel, this is one of your best choices. I love Mediterranean food but have never eaten Afghani food -- if you're in the same boat, you'll be happy here. -
Review from Dave A.
Baltimore, MD
7/24/2011
This is the poor man's alternative to The Helmand located in an unattractive office park right next to BWI. However, given the absolutely huge portions, fresh na'an (or whatever it's called in Afghanistan), and mint basil dip, it's actually worth a drive down from Baltimore to enjoy.
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Review from C H.
Seattle, WA
8/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Chicken kabob moist and flavorful. Lamb kabob great flavor but overcooked and chewy. Eggplant topped with yogurt very good. Spinach tasty but could use a little more flavor. Do pazai tasted great but too greasy/oily (actually that was true of all veggies too - anything sitting out in the trays).
Place was not on the side of the street that Google claimed so keep an eye out & turn in between the hotel & the Maiwand Kabobs sign. -
Review from Jimena M.
Sterling, VA
12/17/2008
*******3.5******
A solid 4 stars if you order ahead i'm sure.
Ok, I should have read Nathan C.'s reviews before going here, or I would give it 4 stars. My brother and I were in the area. He told me he heard about this place with great kabobs and wanted to try it. We actually went on Sunday first, but it was closed..doh! Today we got there around 3pm. It was still pretty busy considering it was mid-afternoon. There were mostly middle eastern and afghani people in the restaurant. Good sign! I ordered the kofta kabob($8.99) and my brother got the chicken tikka kabob (8.99).
They gave us our number and we went to sit down. We started talking and after a while realized that we still didn't have our food. I looked at my cell phone and the receipt time and 30mins had gone by! wtf!...so we walk up to the counter and ask how long it will be, the lady says 5mins. We are walking back to the table and before we sit down, she calls our number. That was really frustrating. Had I been hungry, I wouda been pretty ticked.
Luckily, the food was very good. The kofta was generously seasoned with onions, garlic, parsley and spices, but it wasn't overly done. The char was excellent as well. My plate came with a seasoned basmati rice, the rice was very flavorful with hints of cinnamon and cardamon. The side salad included tomatoes and cucumbers, it was fresh and lightly tossed with a vinaigrette. The bread was outrageous. Warm, bubbly, so it had crisp parts, the rest was golden brown. I didn't care for their "spicy" green yogurt sauce. It just tasted like yogurt that was green :( BUT, the restaurant carries good ol' sriracha! Hell yea! I mixed that bad boy with the yogurt and it was awesome! I think they should incorporate that into their recipe. My brother's chicken tikka was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, nice char. It tasted like tandoori chicken to me.
The place is located in a business area, at the base of an office building. I guess that explains their hours. There is a small parking lot right up front.
Overall, this place has great kabobs, just remember...
Order ahead of time!! -
Review from Nathan C.
Updated - 11/6/2008
You know, I feel a bit silly continuing to write updates about this place, but it's IMPORTANT. To really get the right experience here, you must *plan*.
So I did a dinner takeout thing. The place is fairly dead around 4:30 -- it was me and several tables of people wearing distinctly Middle Eastern, African, and/or Indian garb. Which I think is a very, very good sign. I put in my order and started the stopwatch.
Since everything's prepped to order (including your bread) this takes 15 minutes (actually, 19 minutes and 16 seconds). If there are a lot of people in front of you, prepare to wait, and wait, and wait.
Hint for takeout -- have them put the bread on the side. While it holds up pretty well to the food, if you have a long drive it might get a tad soggy.
So -- previous advice holds. Call ahead, pick it up, leave quickly and happily.3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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10/17/2008
Third trip. Had the chicken tikka kabob, which was very good. Lunch buddies had (a) the beef &… Read more »
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Review from Justin M.
Arlington, VA
11/2/2010
Great kabobs - I had the lamb kabob plate. It's a good quantity of food, and the salad and rice they served were great as other reviewers noted. The food took a LONG time (probably 20 minutes or more) for a small take-out place, but when you consider that the naan bread they give you is baked to order, as is the grilled meat, then it makes more sense and is worth it if you can spare the time.
The lamb was incredibly tender and flavorful - my guess is that the meat was marinated and grilled over a very low temperature to make sure it didn't char up too much or get tough. Came with an interesting green sauce that I also liked, somewhat like tzatziki or something. My friend got the lamb pita sandwich, which came with what he called "the most interesting sauce" that was in there. It looked like a tikka masala sauce, but I didn't try it.
The prices are high for a lunch place - $9-$13 for most of their menu items - but in reality, it's a great price for what you get.
Definitely recommend if you're in the business park or near the airport and looking for an ethnic off-the-beaten-path restaurant in a sea of chain and/or fast food joints. -
Review from Margaret M.
Skillman, NJ
7/6/2011
Just had lunch here! The wait was only around 10 minutes and the food was great---I'll be back!
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Review from Jennifer N.
Glen Burnie, MD
5/31/2011
Really good food, but it's a long wait. The food is made to order so you'll be waiting 20 minutes while it's cooking over the grill. Definitely worth the wait.
Love their naan/tandoori bread and basmati rice. Their desserts are a little on the sweet side though.
Prices are pretty good for the portions you get. One of my favorite spots! -
Review from Craig M.
Carlsbad, CA
3/6/2010
I visit the DC area a few times a year and every time I travel through BWI I make a point to visit Maiwand Kabob.
The chicken, beef and lamb kabobs are simply fantastic. I enjoy kabobs and they are they best I've ever had--anywhere. They're generous portions and always cooked and seasoned perfectly. The tandoori bread is delicious: very soft and fresh. The pumpkin dish is also amazing. Its slightly sweetened (but not like pumpkin pie) and then served with yougurt and the sauce from the beef kabobs. Its sweet, savory and a little tart all at once. Its really a unique flavor combination.
As others have noted, if you're in a hurry, it's best to call ahead. They don't start preparing anything until you order it. So even if it's not busy, you can expect to wait 20-25 minutes for your order. If it's busy, it may take as long as 40-45 minutes from the time you order. You can't rush greatness, and in my opinion, its worth every second of the wait for some of the best food anywhere. -
Review from David B.
Provo, UT
4/16/2010 2 photos
The restaurant is clean, brightly lit, and Afghani music is playing softly. The food is hot and fresh. The freshly baked flat bread is excellent. The lamb and chicken skewers are very good.
Be aware that it may take a while after ordering to get your food, but they're baking your flat bread fresh! -
Review from Tom H.
Austin, TX
5/21/2011
I got the veggie platter. It was abundant and rich and tasty. The flavor was there with a little spice. Each dish stood on it's own and played nice together. As my taste buds danced my gall bladder screamed, it's high oil. The Valdez spill ain't got nothin on this meal. The flatbread was needed to soak up the tasty bits. I will definitely check out Maiwand Kabob again.
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Review from Mark N.
Baltimore, MD
10/27/2010
This is a must for people travelling in and out of BWI, which is otherwise a total culinary wasteland. I don't particularly care how this food measures up against other Afghan restaurants. It's sufficient that it's healthy, flavorful, freshly made food around the airport. Like many Afghani places, they feature daily special stews that are quite good. The bread is excellent. And, the portions of the delicious Afghan sweet pumpkin dish (Kaddo Bourani) are huge, enough for a decent-sized lunch. You can get the pumpkin with either the yogurt sauce or yogurt plus the tomato and meat sauce. Yumm. The interior is little more than a fast-food style with booths and open seating but who cares. Good food around the airport is such a rarity.
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Review from Joanne K.
Princeton, NJ
7/28/2009
We randomly found this place on the way to DC. We got there about 9 pm on a Saturday night. It wasn't crowded, but service was ridiculously S-L-O-W! There were lots of staff just hanging around not really doing anything and a few people doing all the work. One guy standing around juggling seemed really annoyed with me for asking for a fork.
I wouldn't have minded the wait if we weren't trying to get somewhere but was getting pretty annoyed after about 40 minutes. Luckily, the food turned out to be *awesome*. Absolutely fantastic. If I lived close, I'd go with a book and camp out for the night. Not a great choice for a pit stop though. -
Review from Lindsay J.
Baltimore, MD
1/19/2011
Yum. Yum. YUM
Order ahead, as all these nice people have said before me. I got takeout to take back to the Holiday Inn BWI, which is right around the corner.
The woman that brought my order out and rang me up was super sweet.
Bread - delicious.
Pumpkin appetizer w/ yogurt and meat - WAY good.
Lamb kebab - tender, flavorful, mm.
I'm a fan all-around! I'm moving to Bmore and will have to make this stop when I'm on my way to/from the airport. -
Review from Garvin C.
Ellicott City, MD
7/27/2010
The food at this location is good and there is usually sufficient seating for people in my experience. The parking lot at this location is really small though, so be prepared to park further back or along the side of the lot rather than an actual designated spot.
Again, just like in the original store, the main problem is the wait time for the food, so order ahead if you can, or be prepared to wait. -
Review from john r.
Rockville, MD
12/9/2008
We went here yesterday for lunch. It is one of the best Afghani kabob places in the area. Food was excellent. We ordered the lamb kabob and it was cooked perfectly and very juicy.
It was relatively quiet when we were there, but it still took about 15 min to get our food. Next time, we'll order ahead. -
Review from Matthew L.
Baltimore, MD
4/10/2010
I like this location the best out of the 3 I know (Columbia and Hanover being the other 2). The Shwarma platter (or any platter for that matter) are enormous. The meat is moist and delicious. The rice has just the perfect spices. The restaurant is small, and it is packed at lunch. A trick I like to do is call in your order ahead of time. That way it is waiting when you arrive. Otherwise you may be waiting 30 minutes for food.
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Review from David K.
Colesville, MD
11/13/2009
Reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of food. Would hope that the kabob seasonings would be spicier and more interesting. The flatbread however is very good. Lunch crowd is usually pretty heavy on certain days, so it's hit or miss whether you can get a seat or not and the speed also seriously suffers then too. Haven't tried their pseudo buffet pre-made selections, but for speed that could provide and option.
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Review from Jess W.
Ellicott City, MD
7/22/2009
Listen to the other reviewers - ORDER AHEAD. Well ahead if you're going for lunch. During the lunch rush, I've ordered ahead, shown up in 20-25 minutes when they said it'd be ready, and then still had to wait another 15-20 minutes for my food. If you can avoid the rush, do.
That being said, there is a reason it's busy, and a reason I keep going back, and that's the food. It's flavorful, fresh, and much more exciting that most of the other options in the area. YUM!
