Excellent Afghan food! The meat filled dumplings for an appetizer are great to share, and the lamb chops are cooked perfectly. The pumpkin side dish (I know, I thought it sounded weird too) was delicious--spicy and sweet. more

We were not very hungry, but we went to splurge. So it was wine and appetizers. The St. Francis Merlot was the most expensive wine on the menu (at $39). Not a bad wine, at all. But the good word is "Aushak". You'll find it under "Appetizers"; you'll file it under "cosmic rewards". We had the veggie version, and it... more

My favorite place for Afghan food in the area. Particularly nice for lunch on a sunny day more

only been once, but i remember awesome service, a (tasteful) live band and some very good (very spicy!) afghan food more

I have eaten here for lunch and dinner at least 4 times and plan to return. The quality of the food is excellent. Occaisionally service can be indifferent, probably due to a lack of experienced waitstaff. Some evenings the ambiance was enhanced by an Afgan violinist playing. Feel free to order any food item. The vegetarian dishes are superb more

Six of us ate at Bamian in Falls Church a few nights ago and were delighted by the food, service, and ambience. We started out with several appetizers, with the definite favorite being the aushak, Afghan ravioli stuffed with chopped scallions. Three folks had the vegetarian platter which included pumpkin, eggplant, and spinach. All agreed the vegetables were perfectly prepared.... more

I've eaten here 3-4 times on trips through Washington, and always had a unique and tasty meal here. Service is perfect. Everything is fresh and wholesome. Prices are very fair. more

Bamian is an Afghan restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia. They occupy a building that used to be a Lonestar Steak house and have been there a little over a year. Last night my mother, husband and I ate at Bamian and it was a wonderful experience. Granted it was a monday so it was not crowded but the restaurant is... more