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It takes forever to get your food and it's kinda pricey for a hole-in-the-wall place, but the food is delicious.
I got the boneless chicken kabob that came with chickpeas, a spinach/potato side, salad, rice, and bread. The chickpeas were amazing. I normally don't eat chickpeas, but these were so good that I couldn't resist.
If I'm ever in the area again, I'd definitely go back. Make sure to try to the chickpeas!
As someone who has been through a lot of the area's kabob and halal joints, I can confidently say Ravi is about as good as it gets. When you're really hungry, grab a friend, hit up Ravi, and get a chicken or kabob karahi (huge meat stew). Get the side of chickpeas (excellent) and some extra tandoori bread. That'll run you about $25. It's damn good.
There's almost always a long, slow line at Ravi's, and finding a free table can be hard. Call ahead if you're in a rush. Cash only.
We call it Ravi Kabobi at our house.
It's very, very consistant. The food is consistently great. The wait is consistently late.
We've been regular customers for years. It's fantastic. It's always worth the wait.
A few tips: ALWAYS call at AT LEAST 30 mins ahead of when you'd like to have your food ready. Evenings and Weekends it's PACKED.
Great restaurant. Very affordably priced. Just be ready to wait if it's really busy. They only take cash.
Delicious chicken and lamb kabobs and the staff is very pleasant. The prices are affordable but they only take cash. I called more than 30 minutes ahead for my order so I didn't have to wait. I'll definitely come back!
Amazing, I've never been there when it wasn't crowded and still received food out quick and up to a great standard. Would suggest anyone go here to get good AfPak food in the DC Metro area.
Also for runners, this is an AMAZING pre-pre-night dinner (2 nights before). I assure you it will help your energy level on race day.
The most profound Pakistani food experience I have ever come across (besides my friends home cooking). The freshness of each cooked dish represents a devoted passion to pleasure the customers palate. The subtle hint of spices and additional ingredients tickle my chromosomes. A very underground atmosphere and if I re-call there is no Air Conditioning during the summer making for a heat stroke that you may first assume is from the fabulous taste of their chicken that sizzles in a big iron wok-look-alike. The kabobs are mediocre, but it is all their other chicken dishes that makes the entire visit worthwhile. They provide a side of salad with yogurt sauce and their naan is nice and moist to dip or to scoop the chicken and sauce. I have been all over the US and hands down Ravi Kabob sits on my top 10 list.
Cost: $10-$25 (pending on how big of servings you get - worth it!!)
Absolutely delicious. Best Pakistani food in the area and every bit as good as best ones in NY and SF.
The kebabs and naan are superb. They also have haleem and nihari on weekends. The nihari, in particular, is outstanding.
Simply put, great great chicken kabobs. You HAVE to get it on the bone, as this will give the chicken more flavor and juices. It comes with rice and some spicy chick peas which are phenomenal. Also, get the Samosa Special. Its a big samosa with a cool refreshing salad on top. It takes away from the dryness and spiciness of the samosa to make a perfect appetizer/side dish. The Mango Lacee is also pretty good.
An Arlington Must.
fantastic. look at the clientele and you will know it is authentic. great value and absolutely incredible tastes.
I'm sort of surprised at the rave reviews everyone has given Ravi Kabob. The food was definitely good- much more flavorful than Moby Dick or Shamshiri- but would I go out of my way to come here again? Probably not.
The prices are good, and you get large chunks of chicken, rice and chickpeas and bread for $9. The chicken was smoky and delicious, and not overcooked at all. The bread was steaming hot and delicious.
The atmosphere is nothing to write home about. It's small, cramped and probably would get a health code rating of 80/100 if we were in NY or NC.
It was good, but not outstanding. Sorry!
Generally, the food at Ravi Kabob is good. It is a crowded and slightly unkept place, with very little room to sit and eat, and long, long lines. The food is made fresh to order though, and it is authentic. It tends to be spicy though if you order anything other than kabobs. The parking there can be a little tricky also. Overall, the food is usually worth the wait. Call ahead and place your order for pick up if you don't feel like waiting. Also be aware they are CASH ONLY.
Their chicken karahi is a two person dish, running $20.
It comes in a huge pan filled with peppers, ginger, cilantro, other herbs and spices, and a lot of sauce.
It's a little spicy so if you're not into spice or have a low tolerance, maybe it's better to let your friends get it for you to try.
The chicken itself is very good. The dark meat is tender and the white meat is flavorful.
Add the naan and the salad that comes with it, and it's a hefty meal for two.
They get busy with the dinner crowd especially on weekends, but even then their service is prompt.
An old friend that worked across the street from me in Courthouse kept talking about this place. I always invited her to go to Kabob Palace, which is further down in Crystal City, but always thought it was a little too far for a lunch break. I took her up on her offer and went here instead one Friday. It was pretty good, but....
To make a long story short, drive the extra few miles for KP. :)
I understand the hype, but Annandale's Food Corner Kabob still holds the title in my book. Don't get me wrong, this place is good, but there are just too many things I like more about my regular Kabob joint. Let me put it this way, if I lived in Arlington, I would make an occasional special trip to Annandale for Kabobs. Living in Annandale, I can't say the same for Ravi, unless I was visiting Arlington and happened to be craving Kabobs.
Their Kabob lamb wasn't as tender as I hoped, and had a piece of tough fat in each chunk, which can be cut around. Although I have these discrepancies, the flavor was still good. The chicken was also really good, but again, I favor my Corner Kabob. Their chick peas were really good, as well as their rice. They don't have sumak at the table, which was a little bit of a downer, and their spicy yogurt sauce was runny and a bit more bland than what I'm used to, but they don't seem to charge extra for it, and they gave us about six of them.
The service however, was incredible. One guy behind the counter reminded me of Seinfeld's soup nazi, "NO KABOBS FOR YOU!!! DON'T COME BACK FOR ONE YEAR!!!" No, seriously, they were all very friendly and accommodating.
The place is a bit small, and you may have to nudge some people or rub your ass across someone's elbow should you have to use the bathroom. There is however, a Ravi 2 right across the street.
One thing I saw here that left me intrigued was their weekend specials. There were several specials that are served in big, hot woks, accompanied by a nice piece of tandoori bread (which was typically delicious).
Overall, three stars for now. Although they are A-OK, I've had better, and was disappointed by the degree of raving I've heard about Ravi. Yeah, their good, but... I'm sorry to offend any super-fans. They do however have THEee best flushing toilet I've ever had the pleasure of sitting upon. It almost seems as if it's screaming at you, "HEY, BACK UP! I'M FLUSHING NOW, THANKS FOR THE DONATION!!!" I will definitely make a point to visit them again next time I'm spending a day in Arlington and happen to have a hankering for Kabobs, but I ain't goin outta my way.
This place is average at best honestly. I dont get what the hype is at all. The only reason im giving a 2 to this place is because it simply didnt come close to the other Kabob places ive encounter and therefore isnt getting a 3 or 4 but at the same time it wasnt as bad as some of the others either.
The chicken was overcooked and I only got 5 peices which is pretty sad, the bread was good and I couldnt taste the rice at all because there was a glop of chick peas on it. The salad was just a regular salad.
The place was really dirty and the people serving looked really dirty also.
By the way, for all the idiots who keep saying 'This place is overpriced' for a Kabob place, seriously do everyone a favor and stfu and stick to 'Unos' or 'Fridays'. 9 dollars for a Kabob is not expensive.
Really moist boneless chicken kabobs & delicious chickpeas. The bread is also really good. The lamb kabobs were also delicious.
I don't quiiiite get the hype, but I had a really enjoyable meal and will look forward to coming back.
Cash only, and service took quite a while (it was packed, even at 3 PM on a sunday). And the ambiance is nothing to write home about. But everyone was really friendly, and the food was much more than just ok.
Ravi Kabob usually caters most Muslim/Pakistani events in the DC area (and does a pretty amazing job). The restaurant is like most Pakistani restaurants you'd find across the country - sort of small, lots of people, and not a lot of order. You find your own seats, order at the front, and your order number is called out when it's ready - very no frills.
The food, however, is great! Unlike Kabob Palace, Ravi Kabob has Pakistani dishes along with their kabobs. I would recommend their chicken karahi and kabob mixed plate - you cant go wrong with either of those.
I took my parents here (who can be some of the harshest critics out there) and they loved it. HIGHLY recommended.
3.50 stars. Ravi Kabob is certainly a strong addition to Northern Virginia's kabob scene, but to place it on the same pedestal as Kabob Palace might be a sleight of hand so to speak. For while at first blush Ravi Kabob certainly appears more appealing, it is doubtful one will have the magical experience of Kabob Palace's extraordinary kabobs.
This is not meant to denigrate Ravi Kabob. It is just a matter of context: the nice, golden brown-orange hue of the chicken kabob may appear ornate, but it doesn't reach the mastery of flavors captured by the tandoori red kabob at Kabob Palace. The beef kabob, while certainly prettier than the kubideh at its most famous competitor, simply doesn't match up on taste. The naan, okra, and chickpeas all followed suit - they looked more appetizing at Ravi Kabob but simply weren't as flavorful. Ravi Kabob is also cleaner and closes earlier than Kabob Palace. In short, it more resembles a restaurant whereas Kabob Palace more resembles street food. But when one orders a kabob, they are usually doing it for the flavor and not the aesthetics.
You are not doing yourself a disservice by going to Ravi Kabob. It's a very good place to eat kabobs. It's just if you are looking for unparalleled flavor for kabobs in Northern Virginia, I personally would pick the ones over at Kabob Palace. Thus, I recommend eating here, but I'm not ready to anoint them the new champions in the best kabob category.
So. I decided to step outside of my lunchbox and spice up my day a bit by buying lunch instead of settling for my crappy turkey sandwich. I'd heard some yelp buzz about Ravi Kabob, so I decided to give it try.
I work near the Ballston metro, so it was a bit of walk but wasn't *that* far away (Lord knows I won't be doing it in winter). Its strip mall location was pretty busy for the lunch rush. Almost all the seats were taken by local professionals (and a redheaded girl who so badly wanted to be bohemian I nearly laughed out loud), so I decided to do take-away.
From my fantastic Tarbouch experience, I knew I would love the chicken kabob. Ravi's comes with sides galore: the standard rice and chickpeas, but ALSO, salad and naan, a bigass piece of bread. And not horribly priced, either, but I'm glad I had the 10 bucks in fiat currency on me since they don't take cards. :(
Anyways, I practically ran back to the office. When I opened the box, a plume of heavenly-smelling chicken/rice/chickpea/salad/naan goodness rose, filling my cubicle with merriment.
The chicken (boneless, I forgot to mention. You can get boned for 50 cent less) was perfectly grilled, seasoned, and delicious, but I must say the orange tint threw me off a little. No complaining, though, 'cause it was gooooood. The rice was nice and fluffy, and was there to rescue my tongue from the spicy chickpeas, which were MUCH spicer than I thought they would be (However far my white genes go back, I still can't do spicy food, man). Kinda painful, actually. But the rice definitely helped soak it up. The salad was a great healthy addition, and the naan topped it all off and sent me over the edge. I don't think I've ever been so full after lunch before in my life. I didn't even need to eat dinner; this stuff carried me the whole rest of the day.
So. Ravi's tasty tasty, but I still prefer Tarbouch, where the chickpeas don't hurt as bad and the chicken is the sliiiightest bit more delicious. But I'll totally go back to Ravi for lunch again soon, esp if I don't feel like buying dinner the same day.
While not the best Kabob place in the area it is open late, convenient and good. I am Indian and this area has some strong offerings so there is a lot of competition. For what it is ( a casual carry out and dine in in Arlington) it is quite good.
I have had the lamb and chicken and both were juicy and well spiced. They made the lamb extra spicy at my request. The bread (Naan) was just average and I was a bit disappointing about that as I usually judge food from the subcontinent by the quality of their bread. At the end of the day I am a meat guy and the quality of the meat made up for it. If you want a good kabob fast to take out or gobble up quickly then this is the place especially if it is late night as they are good after drinking. Helps absorb the alcohol.
Another of my households regular stops for food when we don't feel like cooking. The food does well both eating there and taking it to go. I recommend calling your order in one way or another.
Seating is cramped, service is sometimes surly, but the food is fantastic and usually lasts me 2 meals for a great price.
Awesome awesome food!!! So Im from central jersey where there is way too many Indian paki restaurants to compare Ravi to. With that said Ravi by far is the best!!! I come to the va area to visit family and it's a family tradition to hit up ravi. Always get the chicken Kari and boneless chicken kababs. Yeah the place is small and crowded but honestly just remember your going to eat not be amazed by ur surroundings. Lol to all those complaining about hygiene...I highly doubt the teenage snot preparing ur food in applebees is not adding his own "special sauce".
After a strong recommendation and many great reviews on Yelp, decided to try this out last night. We had the Chicken Karahi and a side of Lahori Choley. I had to google Lahori Choley to figure out what it was first, but it certainly did not disappoint. The flavor of the Chicken Karahi was also amazing, but eating it was another story. I would not be surprised to find the Swedish Chef of Muppets fame in charge of all chicken portioning responsibilities for this place. I enjoy bone in chicken as much as the next guy, but this was ridiculous. We were pretty hard pressed to to find a bite that wasn't riddled with little pieces of bone. It was very frustrating b/c the dish was so deliciously good. I will admit that I am not a Pakistani culinary connoisseur, so maybe this is how it is supposed to be prepared. I would have definitely gone 4 or more had it not been for all those stupid little bone pieces!
As a general rule of thumb, when you're in New York City and want some delicious "ethnic" food I'd ask the taxi drivers, it's worked in New York so I put it to test here in DC. Based on a number of recommendations from a colleague from work and a number of taxi drivers I made the visit out ot Arlington to try out Ravi Kabob.
It was great to walk in and be able to order in my native tongue, Punjabi My favorite part was that the menu said Especial to describe their specialties, it reminded me of a number of the road side food stops on my trips to India. We ordered the Kadhai Chicken which just mean's it's made in a traditional round brass or copper pot.
The "Kadhai Chicken Especial" is a great value, it consists of enough chicken for atleast 3 people if not 4, two large Tandoori Roti's (bread) and salad, yogurt, pickle. The chicken is made fresh to order, specifically portioned for your dish and served in the fresh in the pot it's made in at your table.
The chicken was delicious, very spicy filled with all the love and joy that should be in a Kadhai Chicken dish. It reminded me of something my grandmother would make when I was in India. The dish had all the right blend of spices, cinnamon, cumin, and all the masala's that make Indian food so delicious. This whole meal was only $20.
I need to get back to try the Kabob's but by the sights and smells they looked great. The atmosphere is a dive, it's a hole in the wall restaurant that has good authentic food that is great for any meal or an after drinking snack. I recommend getting some of the Maaza mango juice, it's probably my favorite mango juice out there and it's actually rare to find it in glass bottles in the states.
I think everyone should try this place out and I'm looking forward to trying their second restaurant (located just across the street). I also need to try Kabob Palace which I've been told has some of the best kabobs in DC.
A fair warning though, if you get one of the Especial dishes it's alot of food and I assure you it will induce significant food coma :)
Ravi Kabob is currently one of the best kabob restaurants in the DC area. The food is excellent, the atmosphere divey, and the service quick.
The chicken kabobs here are tender, juicy, and delicious. The lamb kabobs are similarly delicious, however, it sometimes is a little overcooked. The kabobs come with a choice of side item, and the chickpeas here are particularly addictive. The bread is freshly made and you'll want to eat it as soon as possible because it does harden a bit as it cools down.
The karahis are magic in wok. A sauce full of spices, ginger, cilantro, other herbs, and meat is stir fried together and served in the wok. You eat it by scooping the meat and sauce from the wok using fresh baked bread. The main thing that varies in each karahi selection is the meat. You can choose bone-in lamb, bone-in chicken, ground meat kabob, and for the particularly adventurous, chopped lamb brain. While the karahis tend to be greasy, the sauce is complex and the meat is well-cooked. The bone-in lamb and chicken absorb the sauce well, and the lamb brain lends a richness to the karahi.
I've taken kabob lovers here, and they adore it. I've taken kabob haters here, and they approve of it. I've taken kabob newbies to here, and they like it. Ravi Kabob serves kabobs for everyone.
I couldn't find a listing for the "other" Ravi (the newer one by the CVS) but I figured I would just update this one since I've now compared the two. After my experience yesterday, I will agree with Ben M and say that the old location is a slight notch up over the CVS location. It's almost like comparing the "Kabob Palace Family Restaurant" to the yellow awning KP location, if you know what I mean.
The newer Ravi is much more accessible, and much more open. It's more of a restaurant whereas old Ravi is more of a congested craphole with chairs. I think the barometer for the flavor difference was that my spice intolerant girlfriend was perfectly fine with the new Ravi kabobs, where as I can pretty much guarantee she'd be diving into a bucket of water at the old one. The kubideh was top notch, but the chicken didn't have the same depth of flavor. It's like they used the same recipe but maybe water it down a touch.
With that said, I continue to believe that there is no finer kabob out there than at Ravi. Rice and chickpeas aren't quite up to par with KP, but the bread is exceptional, and the meats are unmatched here. I'd probably prefer to deal with the inconvenience and go to old Ravi from now on, but the other can definitely satisfy a kabob craving if you're going south on Glebe or looking for less hassle.
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i love this place if it was a little cheaper that would help but other wise you want some good paki food go to this place i prefer it over Sangman indian food any day. real good tasting dishes not dry, place always packed by pakistani people and all kinds of nationalities. sangman was ok until i went there last time everything was dry and just not good enough for us to go back to anymore.
Had you told me a few months ago that i would be craving kabobs after a night out in arlington i would have scoffed at you. But low and behold thats what i wanted! (And by "night out" i should point that we left the bar at 10 and did not drink... but still it was out and at night!)
So we show up to Ravi and decide to split an order of the Ravi special (meaning chicken and kubideh) and got a soda. My "Splenda Daddy" was nice enough to whip out the credit card to pay. Only to then see the "cash only sign". Lucky for him (and me) i had cash! This is a very rare occasion for me, and i could see my dreams being dashed if i had shown up withnout cash. Yea they have an atm, but that just stressing me out having to pay the service charge :P
Anyway, food took a while, but it came, and MAN was it worth the wait. Chicken was PERFECTLY cooked and not too spicy, not too "unspicy". Absolute perfection. And the kubideh just melted in my mouth. I even loved the chick peas and i HATE chick peas. They were soo good and not too spicy at all. I also will say that the bread was phenomenal and i would eat it all day every day if i could. Overall fantastic. The only downer was the rice and the "Salad" which i could have done without. And the only regret was not having my own :)
overall on a comparrison to KP, this place does seem to stand out as overall much better (and less spicy), but dont worry i still love you KP
yesterday, after a small quarrel, we decided to hit up this spot for dinner. i wanted Indian. he wanted Paki. i said, okay... since this spot gets such rave reviews, fine... we'll check it. because i am an awesome fucking girlfriend.
we walk in. it was packed. good sign, obviously. i had no cash on me and realize the joint was cash only. fortunately, they had an ATM. unfortunately, it cost $2 to use.
checked their little buffet of goodies we could order sides from. everything looked mad greasy/oily. huge turn off for me... especially since i'm in health mode (detox) this weekend. so, i decided to order off the menu. got the chicken (boneless) tikka which came w/ chick peas, a pathetic little salad, rice and naan. bout 15 mins later our orders came out.
mine was good. chicken was cooked perfect and extremely tasty. i didn't dig their rice at all. overcooked. the naan was typical yummy goodness which thankfully didn't have any greasy shit on top. salad was lifeless and tiny... i didn't even bother. chick peas were quite tasty and once i added the green sauce even better.
things that kept it from getting a higher rating:
- didn't provide sumac on the tables
- the green sauce was bland and runny
- the naan, albeit good, didn't measure up to my fave kabob spot in Asiandare (Food Corner Kabob, which is Afghani)... what they do there is puncture slices in the bread and let the grill juice seep into them just a smidge. it's fantastic
- they only take cash and you have to spend an additional $2 just to use their ATM
i know it gets good reviews and i get it. but i ain't wasting me money here anymore when i have such an amazing spot right next to my pad i actually prefer.
Ravi Kabob is the best Pakistani kabob joint in the DC area, hands down. Only Kabob House in Tyson's (in the dumpy Marshall's shopping center) is better for kabobs - and it's Afghani. Both are in horrible locations. Hard to get into and hard to get out of.
I recommend taking Ravi to go. It's a shit show in that place. Always packed, people standing everywhere, hanging over your table, people yelling all the time. Huge groups stealing chairs from other tables, moving tables around. Like I said - Total shit show, but the food is top notch.
The food was really good! We first selected Kabob Bazaar b/c we passed it driving and just pulled over. Then once we sat down I was not getting "good" Foodie Vibes, so I quickly logged onto YELP! on my cell phone and the reviews were just not that convincing. So I saw a lot of people loved the Ravi Kabob House, so we left immediately and boy were we glad we did.
@ the Ravi Kabob the Lamb Kabob was VERY Good!... Comes with Rice, Spinach, Seasoned Chickpeas (almost like a stew.. Very Tasty), Fresh Salad and the Lamb was grilled perfectly. And Also comes with Tandoori Bread which is good and hot made to order. So if you want some of the best and more authentic Indian food then you must go here! I will definitely go back and I will also try Kabob Palace as well since that seems to get good reviews so I can compare the two.
My husband and I have been to Ravi Kabob once a few weeks ago and we were very happy with the food. We did not have the kababs but instead ordered the Karhai Lamb. It is a great dish for 2-3 people to share with hot naans straight off the fire.
As another reviewer has pointed out, it is a no frills place. If you're looking for a lovely sit down meal, this is not the place. But if you're looking for delicious, rustic Pakistani food, you've come to the right place!
The food is amazing and most importantly, authentic. I usually go in large groups of 6 or more and every time they try their best to get us all seated comfortably.
It's reasonably priced as well, the bill usually adds up between $15-20 at most even after we ordered the equivalent of a buffet service.
May seem like a sketchy place, but it's resembles a regular restaurant in India or Pakistan. (Not flashy, just great food and service at a cheap price which is also open very late. +2AM)
I will start by saying that I am not a fan of kabob. There are many things I'd rather eat and many things I'd rather spend my money on. But for some reason I ended up here after a late night along with five other people.
We ended up ordering lamb, chicken, and other miscellaneous items. I was disappointed it was cash only. They did have an ATM next to the counter, but I wasted $2 on the ATM fee. Boo.
Sat down, waited a little bit. I wasn't too excited- I was hungry but my thoughts were drifting to other things I could be eating. Food came out and we all dug in.
YUM. I got chicken and it was cooked perfectly. It had plenty of flavor and unlike other kabob places I have been too, it wasn't under spiced or have the misfortune of being overcooked. The bread was great, too. I opted to just get rice rather than chick peas- again, yum.
After 20 minutes, there was no food left on the table.
I reserve the last star for another trip- to see if it's consistent as well as try other items. But a solid place for kabobs, I will most likely be back.
It's the only Pakistani food I've had so don't know how it compares to other places, but I can tell you the food here is awesome. Ravi Kabob was recommended to me by a friend from Pakistan and it has not disappointed. I especially love the Kabob Karahi.
Only down side is the ventilation is poor and it can get very smokey.
***4.5 stars***
Ravi Kabob deserves a seat next to Kabob Palace. They are very similar in quality and value even down to having two locations right near each other. I went to the one that said family restaurant in the title - I'm guessing it was the nicer of the two.
I had the Seekh Kabob which goes for $8.50. The two ground sirloin kabobs flavorful with an assortment of herbs and onion. They weren't dry or greasy. I love the warm bread and yogurt sauce. They weren't as generous with the sides as KP but a little portion control never hurt anyone. The rice was okay - I've had better. I also had a side of spinach and lamb. The tender lamb tasted like it had been slow cooked.
Now this is delicious. I hadn't had Pakistani kabobs before, but this was an excellent start. I've eaten tons of Moby's and other, more Persian and Greek kabob places but this might have kicked their collective asses. Kabobs are cheap cheap cheap and they have the basics- lamb, beef and chicken, along with daily specials. I tried the combo kabobs with a Kubideh and Chicken. The spices in Ravi are delicious. Legitimately spicy with a unique flavor. The bread is much softer and tastier than Moby's. Meals are serves with the best chickpeas and rice you will ever have. I can probably eat that and nothing else for days.
I'm taking away one star for the atmosphere and the fact that Ravi Kabob II is directly across the street, confusing my fiance when she was behind the wheel and putting my life in danger. Why do they have a second location 100 feet away?
Cash Only. Very good restaurant all around. Kabobs aren't overpriced and tasteee. I had the Chicken Karahi and the meat just fell offfffff like butter. Although it was considered "spicy," it wasn't spicy at all. Heard this place is packed like crazy on the weekends so try to catch it during the off hours.
There are only a few places that deserve a spot on my phone. This is one of them.
Upon entering the restaurant, it's not too different from other kabob places, so it was fairly easy to figure out what to order even if the guys working there didn't speak that much English. I ordered the Boneless Chicken Kabob which comes with salad, rice, and bread which is very typical to other kabob houses. You also get one side and I chose the chickpeas which were full of flavor. The chicken was also full of zesty, spicy flavor and was cooked perfectly while still being juicy and tender.
Ravi Kabob is an excellent meal when you want good food and not too much time to waste.
Their slogan should be "If you don't have hepatitis when you come in, you'll have it when you leave!" The guy serving the food would at least wash his hands after answering the phone but I saw another employee licking his fingers at lunch and then he went right back to work without washing them. I can handle a lot but not that. Their kabobs are not as good as Yetka nor are they as good as almost any Iranian or lebanese Kabob! Enjoy the slop they have there but don't call me for dinner.
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