Ravi Kabob

Lamb kabob with salad, rice, and chickpeas

Ravi Kabob (technically Ravi I - there are multiple locations) is a quaint Pakistani restaurant located in a small strip in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington. When we make a road trip just outside the District it's one of our favorite places to grab a quick, but extremely satisfying bite to eat. As one should assume, the menu is mostly filled with tender and flavorful kabob options ranging from chicken to lamb for about $9.50 - $16.00 (includes rice, salad, and tandoori bread).

Although the kabobs are fantastic, what really rocks our world are the chickpeas. I wish I knew their secret recipe which I assume involves stewing for hours in subtle spices until they are perfect for scooping with bread. After our first visit to Ravi, I was determined to find a chickpea recipe that I could make at home. Theirs is the best we've ever tried, but if you have a hankering for chickpeas and are not local try this recipe from smitten kitchen.

Just a heads up, Ravi Kabob is an "order at the counter"/no frills sort of place and is CASH ONLY.