Afghan Food in Woodbridge

Basmati rice with raisins and carrots, served with lamb shanks, is among the Afghan food at Zaffron in Woodbridge, VA for pickup.

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Afghan Appetizers

Sambosa

$8.99

Crisp turnovers stuffed with ground beef and potato.

“I had a great experience at Zaffron. The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The kabobs and rice were especially delicious and well seasoned. The service was also excellent the staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect during our visit. Specifically for Ramadan they have a lot of dishes I really like it .The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and is very clean. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great Afghan and Pakistani food. I will be coming back again♥️”

Hummus

$7.99

Mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice.

“We placed a catering order from here yesterday for a party at our home! Love that they have authentic Pakistani Afghan food and it’s closer versus other restaurants in Fairfax! Will definitely order party food for our next gathering from here! :)”

Burani Badenjan

$7.99

Fried eggplant topped with tomato sauce and yogurt.

“Zaffron was a wonderful place to eat, offering a great mix of Indian, Afghan, and Pakistani dishes that were all full of flavor and cooked really well. The staff were kind and attentive throughout our visit, making us feel very welcome from start to finish, and the dining hall itself was beautiful — clean, nicely decorated, and full of a really pleasant atmosphere. Overall, Zaffron stands out for its great food, friendly service, and lovely setting, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal.”

Mantoo

$11.49

Steamed beef dumplings topped with yogurt and savory meat sauce.

“Food was good. Def recommend the Mantu and biryani. Nice place for a party.”

Kebabs

Chicken Kobidah Kabob Skewer

$6.99

Seasoned ground chicken is grilled as a kobidah kabob on a skewer.

“The food is delicious and the staff is incredible. The kabobs were incredible! And they treated us to some free dessert as well! Cannot recommend enough :)”

Chicken Tikka Kabob

$15.99

Boneless chicken breast is marinated and grilled.

“An elegant and clean dining hall and flawless service, Zaffron Restaurant was amazing! Especially Ramsha who was a very kind, friendly, and knowledgeable server. She helped us choose the best menu items and provided information on how the restaurant hall operates for parties. This is one of my new favorites, with delicious options for both Pakistani and Afghani foods! I especially enjoyed the chicken tikka kabob meal and the kheer. The pricing for all menu items were fair. You should definitely try it!”

Afghan Family Platters

Combo Platter for 4

$69.99

Chicken and lamb tikka, chicken and beef kobidah, with rice and two breads.

“I ordered combo platter for 4 on Doordash, it was pretty good.”

Combo Platter for 6

$99.99

Six kabob varieties are served with rice and four breads for sharing.

“The food was exceptionally delicious. The family platter was particularly impressive.”

Find Something Special at Zaffron

Zaffron serves Afghan food with marinated, grilled lamb and chicken, plus tandoor-cooked chicken thigh. Mashed chickpeas meet tahini, garlic and lemon juice in Hummus alongside these kabobs.

Bolani has crispy potato-and-scallion turnovers; Mantoo pairs steamed beef-and-onion dumplings with yogurt and meat sauce. Burani Badenjan features fried eggplant topped with tomato sauce and yogurt.

Get Afghan food from Zaffron in Woodbridge, VA with pickup, dine-in or delivery. Choose beef or chicken for Chapli Kabob, a Pashtun-style minced kabob made with seasoned ground meat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Afghan food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Combo Platter for 4 — This shared platter includes chicken and lamb tikka, chicken and beef kobidah, rice, and two breads for four.
Combo Platter for 6 — This larger platter brings chicken, lamb, and beef kabobs in tikka and kobidah styles, plus tandoori chicken, rice, and four breads.
Chicken Kobidah Kabob Skewer — This skewer features ground chicken formed into a kobidah-style kabob, a different texture from whole chicken pieces.
Chicken Tikka Kabob — Boneless chicken breast is marinated before grilling, offering a simple kebab preparation focused on the chicken.
Tandoori Chicken Kabob — Boneless thigh meat is marinated before cooking in a tandoor, a traditional clay oven used for high-heat cooking.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for afghan food throughout the Woodbridge area. Order your afghan food online for convenient pickup or delivery.