Kabuli Pulao

Washington, DC · Afghan restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Washington
#1330
of 2672 restaurants
City Percentile
37%
rating percentile
Address
Kabuli Pulao, 1422 L St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Phone
(540) 840-6022
Website
kabulipulao.nicepage.io
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Kabuli Pulao is a restaurant located in Washington, DC. It is one of 2,672 restaurants listed in Washington. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Washington city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Kabuli Pulao

Authentic Afghan Persian Cuisine. Kabob, kabuli pulao, Dumpukht, Mix Grill and much more (HALAL حلال )

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Theeda Swathimayi · Dec 2025

We ordered two types of Pulao with lamb and chicken. They both had the same rice, of course, it’s pulao. But it was not pulao, it was actually jeera rice… The lamb item came with one piece of lamb with bone and two halves of potato while the chicken came with five pieces. We are appalled by the quantity and quality of the food and the taste. Would not recommend at all! Especially to pay $18-20 for just rice.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Imran Danish · Jan 2026

I wanted to share my honest feedback about this restaurant. Unfortunately, the food was not good, and it does not represent Afghan cuisine well. The portion was extremely small—there were only three small pieces of chicken, which was very disappointing. I had recommended this place to my coworker, and I regret doing so because it reflected poorly on me. I have never seen a meal served like this before.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Monika · Jan 2026

We tried the kebab and liked it. Taste feels authentic and service is good too.

★★★★☆ 4.0 A. O. · Oct 2025

Food was good and service was great! The store looks outdated on the outside, but in the inside it looks authentic. Can benefit from some remodeling to the outside look.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kashan Saeed · Jul 2025

Absolutely amazing find. Kabuli Pulao is a cozy, family-run gem where the food truly tastes like home. Yasin, the father, is in the kitchen with his wife cooking everything from scratch, while their son Shahzaib welcomes you with a big smile and genuine warmth. The chapli kebab instantly took me back to roadside grills outside Peshawar—crispy, juicy, and full of bold flavor. The mantu was rich and comforting, topped with creamy yogurt and a perfectly seasoned sauce. And the lassi with mint and cucumber? So refreshing and authentic. You can feel the love and tradition in every bite. Can’t wait to go back.

Services

Afghan restaurant

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