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Introducing Shishkabob Express:
If you're craving a taste of Middle Eastern cuisine with a buffet-style dining experience, look no further than Shishkabob Express. Located in Fairfax, VA, this restaurant offers a variety of options for diners, including vegan and vegetarian choices. With a range of amenities such as delivery, takeout, and catering services, Shishkabob Express caters to a diverse range of preferences.
Customer reviews rave about the friendly staff and the consistently delicious food. Dishes like chicken and various meat kabobs, humus & pita, and stuffed grape leaves stand out as favorites among patrons. The buffet may be small, but it offers a diverse selection of flavors from Indian, Afghani, Middle-Eastern, Mediterranean, and Latino cuisines.
One reviewer shared their experience of creating mini pita bread burgers with the ground beef kabobs, showcasing the creativity and versatility of the dishes. The fresh fruit, sweet flan, and "Firmi Pudding" add a sweet ending to a satisfying meal. The restaurant's commitment to cleanliness and customer satisfaction is evident in the positive feedback from visitors.
Overall, Shishkabob Express provides a delightful dining experience with a fusion of flavors that appeal to a wide range of palates. Whether you're a fan of tandoori chicken, chicken curry, or creamy spinach, this restaurant offers something for everyone. Make sure to visit Shishkabob Express for a memorable culinary journey.
“ Had a wonderful experience dining here with my friend Emilio for dinner! The staff specially Gabriela was incredibly friendly and Pleasant and food was brought out consistently when it would run out. There is not too much seating, but the quality of the food is amazing. I loved all the chicken and various meat kabobs, along with the carrots and raisins, and humus & pita. There is a diverse selection, and is so worth it. I will be returning! Thanks you! ”
“ My wife and I had some time for a lunch date during the week, so we decided to give the Shishkabob Express a try. This was a really nice find! Lunch for two was around $36 dollars and we got a variety of flavors. Though the buffet buffet is small, it has a variety of Indian, Afghani, Middle-Eastern, Mediterranean, and Latino dishes. My favorite were the Chicken Biryani, the ground Beef Kabobs and Stuffed Grape Leaves. I got creative and made mini Pita Bread Burgers out of the Ground Beef Kabobs. Ketchup and the salad bar items make fine burger toppings! The Chicken Curry was not very spicy at all. It was like a very good stewed chicken. No complaints here! Fresh cut fruit, sweet flan, and "Firmi Pudding" a kind of milk custard dusted with cinnamon made a nice end to a big lunch. My wife also enjoyed the Chicken Biryani, as well as the Spicy Chicken Kabob and the Creamed Spinach. The staff are friendly and the dining area is kept very clean. We've visited the buffet several times in the few weeks after we discovered ths place. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlsxfd5QlS0 ”
“ Good food, good service. Tandoori chicken was the best, and people working there were very nice and polite. ”
“ Wow what a deal! For $18, this buffet was very good. Several different beef and chicken kabobs were nicely seasoned and still very moist. They kept refilling the kabobs and other dishes throughout on a random Tuesday evening so that we had fresh food. The chicken curry and biryani were excellent, filled with chicken and spices. Once the meat sweats started to set in, they had fresh fruit and incredible flan. That was also when we realized that they kept filling up the buffet b/c it was almost sundown, when a mad rush of people came in about 30 minutes before they're supposed to close. It was very nice they are able to catered to them. Would absolutely return again. ”
“ Had a wonderful experience dining here with my family for dinner! The staff was incredibly friendly, and food was brought out consistently when it would run out. There is not too much seating, but the quality of the food is amazing. I loved all the chicken and various meat kabobs, along with the carrots and raisins, and humus & pita. There is a diverse selection, and is so worth it. I will be returning! ”
“ I have coming here for years. Current price for buffet is $15.95. It's small but I like the sections of food they have here. It's clean and comfortable place. ”
“ I recently went to Shishkabob Express with co-workers for lunch. We were given a number of plates so we can use a new one each visit to the buffet table. There is a good selection of vegetarian dishes and, of course, kabobs. Dishes are refilled quickly, which was impressive. I enjoyed the rice, roasted veggies, chicken kebobs, and bread. For around $20+ per head, Shishkabob Express is impressively delicious. The staff was quite accommodating. The buffet table is clean. The restroom was clean as well. I highly recommend and would love to return soon! ”
“ I hit this place up about 2 months ago while visiting a friend in Virginia. I didn't know anything about the place except that it was a kebob buffet and reasonably priced. The place is located in a strip mall and has a totally non-descript vibe, which I love. Inside, there are a few tables and the buffet area is off to the side. I was pretty surprised that the buffet was $16 / person for all you can eat for lunch on a weekend. That's good pricing in my book. They don't have an overwhelmingly huge selection of stuff, but the stuff they do have is excellent. From what I remember, they had ground beef, ground chicken, and tandoori chicken kebobs. My favorite was the ground beef kebob but all of them were excellent. The rice was tasty and I think they had chicken biryani which was great. I think they also had a few different types of curry and lentil dal, which I love. The chickpea dish and grilled vegetables were great too. I had about 3 plates of food and didn't even get dessert cause I was so full. So I'd definitely give this place 5 stars because the food was excellent and the price was on point too. The only bad thing about this place is that they don't put out a lot of food at one time and the kebob drawers got a little bare from time to time. I think that'd be the only thing I'd critique. Otherwise, this is my type of place. ”
“ We went on a saturday. It was $15 flat per person (tax included) for their all day buffet until 6pm. For a late lunch around 4pm, they were still checking and replenishing the food in the buffet as we were dining which was great. My favorites from the buffet were the ground beef kabob, spicy chicken kabob and fries. The meat was very tender and went well with the seasoned rice. For desserts, they offered milk pudding w/ cinnamon and flan. Both were delicious but on the sweeter side. The bread was nothing to write home about. The place was clean and the cashier lady was nice. Due to covid, each person gets 3 large plastic plates and a soup plate with to start off with (you can ask for more plates if needed). Would revisit again as the food was pretty good overall. ”
“ Time for an update!! This place has done A LOT! MAJOR CHANGES since my last review years ago! Honestly to stay open after COVID they are heroes!! Their price didn't go much higher too! $15 not bad at all!! They maintained consistency ! Now every time you go you find the same great items and the same great taste! Well seasoned! 4 different types of Kabobs ! Ground beef and ground Chicken are my favorite! Then the spicy grilled chicken and the grilled chicken! 4 type of Rice ! Multiple entrees !! 2 salads , many appetizers !! Dessert! It's endless varieties!! You really have to give it a try and go hungry! .. don't forget to pray for me! ”