Best Middle Eastern Food in Virginia

Where should one go if they want the most tender of lambs with food the slaps the living out of you? There are many answers but the answer for today is Marib. Marib is a Yemeni restaurant located in a strip of restaurants and grocery stores originating from different parts of the world. Marib knows how to do their lambs. Ordered the hummus with lamb and it came with a crisp yet fluffy bread. Then ordered a Lamb Haneeth and let me tell you NOT ONLY the lamb is tender but the rice is so…

For three nights in a row we have eaten here. Quality of food is top notch. Kind wait staff and during Ramadan they offer an incredible buffet starting at 5pm. My wife doesn’t like spice but I do… perfect balance for both of us. The baba ganoush was the best I’ve had anywhere. We had tandoori chicken, tender and perfectly spiced. My shafout (please don’t miss this dish!) and lamb muqalqal was tender and so smooth. The lamb is cooked just right… That may be my new favorite dish? There is no…

We went to Marib on Eid evening as a big group of 15 people, and we had such a wonderful experience. We ordered the Eid family platter, and everything was absolutely delicious. The food was flavorful, fresh, generous, and exactly the kind of meal that made the evening feel special and festive. What really stood out to us, beyond the food, was the genuine Yemeni hospitality. Ahmed and his colleagues were incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating from beginning to end. Managing a large…

This authentic Yemeni place is worth the price. Welcoming and friendly staff. You need to try the sizzling meaty Fahsa with naan. The lamb shank Haneeth is their speciality, which is very tender with good quantity. We had a minor miscommunication with ordering, and they had us try the Adeni Chai on the house. Also Knafeh was way better than expected. Highly recommend an exquisite dinner with their perfect flavored food.

Tried their Lamb Haneeth and Chicken Mandi and wow both were absolutely delicious. Even though the place was super busy, Rana was incredibly helpful and so quick with everything. She really gave us the best service. Definitely worth the visit!