Smartphones do many things, but what can you do when there are two kabob joints in Crystal City with the seemingly same name less than a block apart? We had called our order for a keema karahi ahead of leaving DC. The hubs had loved the Pakistani karahi at Ravi Kabob and wanted to try out this version.
Kabob Palace USA, our regular kabob joint is actually Afghan. We asked about our order, but the confusing exchange resulted in learning the hubs had called the other Kabob Palace Family Restaurant, which has a Peshawar influence.
Keema Karahi
Nice and spicy, very filling. Missed the jalapenos and cilantro included in the Ravi version, but this is a commendable execution.
Sides of chickpeas, basmati rice and spinach.
The chickpeas were not as deeply flavorful as the Ravi version, which are #1 in my mind, followed by the other Kabob Palace's chickpeas, but still a nice rendition. I particularly liked that they packaged the sides in individual half quart containers.
Nice large naan and yogurt sauce completed our $21.99 feast for two.
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So lesson learned...the two Kabob Palaces are located close by each other, have different chefs and menus, but both are a good value. One bonus point over Ravi, they take credit cards and there's more seating if you choose to eat at the restaurant.
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