ema Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 6244-K Little River Turnpike Alexandria, VA 22312 http://www.maizbon.com/ I think its worth going at night just to see the crazy lights (huge hanging potteries with cutouts to let the light through). The dinning room is very Arabian night-esque while the hookah area looks like a museum display with mannequins and horse statues. The food was delicious. I am not a lamb eater, so I couldn't fully explore the menu, but the kadu and mantu were very good. The chicken kabob was flavorful, but a little dry. The cinnamon scented rice and tomato mozzarella salad were delicious. Food is on the oily side, but I guess its typical of cuisine that uses abundance of spices. Price was moderate, only a few dollars more than the self serve kabob places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleen Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Went there recently and am eager to go back. Their aushak was the best I've tasted in this area....very fresh! The decor is...entertaining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Dinner at Maizbon tonight found the decor as was promised--a combination laugh riot and interesting, mirrored angles. Also discovered friendly service and a highly accessible menu. There's something here for everyone, from those coveting carrot-and-raisin-draped lamb ($14) to the "how about a burger, instead?" ($10). Most food hit the table several degrees below ideal temperature, but not a show stopper. Liberal use of the condiments is recommended, both the green chili chutney and another, spicier, red-as-a-devil concoction. A quick look at tonight's dishes: Bolanee-e-kachaloo ($5): A more flat, and far more artfully plated, rendition of this dish than I've seen in other Afghan restaurants. Aushak ($6): Savory, but like the Bolanee, welcomes some punching up from the two sauces. When offering salad, the waiter asked "Italian or House Salad?" I was craving the typical, creamy Afghan dressing, but asked what he recommended. "Italian", he noted, which turned out to be a Napoleon stack of tomato and mozzarella with roasted bell peppers, a touch of basil, and a balsamic vinaigrette. The non-seasonal tomato was an unnaturally tough and flavorless platform, but otherwise, a pleasant enough starting course. Garden Salad (free with entree): Included a stuffed grape leaf, torshi (pickled vegetables made in house), olives, iceburg lettuce, cucumber, and other vegetables. Did not try it myself, but looked enjoyable. Badenjon Borani ($13): Homemade yogurt graced the top of the eggplant course, with grilled tomatoes as garnish. A bit more oily than I'd expect, but also delicious. Shami Kabob ($12): Did not try the meat, but the dark rice was a revelation, rich with cinnamon and perfectly cooked. Black Chai ($5): Don't waste your time ordering this by the glass, go by the pot. You'll want more, anyway. Adorable tea cups, see attached pic. Overall Assessment: Savory and entertaining. A good place to take those wanting to branch out to Afghan cuisine but with a bit of a safety net. Would be a fun place for a $20 Tuesday if we could take over the floor-seating space, adjacent to the horse (yes, a horse!) at the front of the venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 A friend has reported that Maizbon is Maiz-gone. Closed, and a new Thai placed called Rice & Spice is in it's spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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