A warm welcome awaits you at Charcoal Chicken, the best place for Pakistani and Indian food in Chantilly, Virginia! We specialize in signature kabobs and karahi, but offer a full menu of traditional Indian and Pakistani food that everyone will love. We use 100 percent halal meat and prepare it fresh to the finest perfection using authentic spices. Our menu is perfect for business lunches, families with kids, or just grabbing some quick halal takeaway.
Our food is cooked to order using the finest of spices and flavorings. Just as in traditional Pakistani and Indian cuisine, we only use spices and fresh chillies to add flavor to a dish. Explore our wide selection of kabobs and karahi on our menu.
Storefront joint serving classic Indian & Middle Eastern dishes plus inventive wraps & lassi.
Anthony
Wanted to try a new Pakistani/Indian restaurant, since I haven’t been able to find a worthy spot as of yet. Glad I stumbled upon Charcoal Chicken, because the food here is absolutely amazing!
The Food: I went with the “Charcoal Combo (Chicken Tikka, Chicken Seekh and Lamb Seekh)”, the “Butter Chicken Biryani”. Everything was amazing here. All the meats on the Charcoal Combo were cooked perfectly. The meats were so tender, flavorful and juicy. And the Butter Chicken Biryani was out of this world. Flavor from that was on point and the biryani was cooked so well. Easily one of my favorites here.
The Service: Service is great. Food is always cooked on time and the staff are very friendly.
The Atmosphere: Whenever I come here, its always packed. And I can see for a good reason. There’s plenty of seating and its clean.
Overall a 5/5. Highly recommend Charcoal Chicken! Food is absolutely worth it here.
… moreSameem Amiri
Before, this restaurant was very good. The decoration was beautiful, the atmosphere was nice, and the food tasted amazing. The garlic naan used to be fresh and very flavorful.
Now, unfortunately, it’s not the same. The decoration has been removed, the place doesn’t feel as welcoming, and the food doesn’t taste like before. Prices have increased, but the quality has gone down.
They are now serving food in plastic disposable containers even when dining in, which makes the experience feel cheap compared to before.
Very disappointed because this used to be one of my favorite places.
… moreChris Sam
Dined in at this restaurant and ordered the charcoal chicken, lamb and goat Karahi with naan bread and chicken tikka as a side. I like the taste of charcoal chicken and the karahis. The spice level is perfect and delicious. Naan bread is very soft and fluffy. Chickpeas were ok and I felt that the chicken tikka could have been grilled better. Overall it’s a good place to dine in and the restaurant is renovated beautifully and was clean when I visited. The food taste is delicious and prices are reasonable.
… morePrasoon Dhungana
Charcoal Chicken in Chantilly is an absolute gem! The recent remodel looks amazing, the space feels clean, bright, and welcoming. The staff deserves a standing ovation for their top-notch customer service every visit feels personal and friendly. The location couldn’t be more convenient, tucked right behind Lotte and beside India Bazaar, so it’s easy to stop by after shopping.
Now let’s talk about the real star: the Kadhai Chicken. Oh boy, it’s to die for! Packed with flavor, perfectly spiced, and cooked just right. Every bite makes you go “yum yum yummm.”
Only small gripe: the to-go prices on Uber Eats and DoorDash are a bit high compared to dining in. But honestly, it’s worth the trip. I’ll take any excuse to go there in person this place never disappoints!
… moreCJ
My family eats here pretty often, but yesterday was not the day to order to go apparently. The rice was burnt and the chicken, very disappointed. It was packed very sloppy, I expected better. Even the taste was off I don’t know who the cook was yesterday, but they did a terrible job. I suggest if you get a to-go order check your order before you leave the Restaurant, because this was very very disappointing. Do better, especially if your going to increase your prices.
… moreAndrew R
Chicken Tikka Kabob – Amazingly tender and juicy!
Butter Chicken – A nice slightly sweet curry with a great buttery finish
Chicken Karahi – A great kick of numbing spice
Kheer – A sweet rice pudding that is a perfect finish to absolutely delicious meal!
Great quality food with amazing flavor.
… moreDessert Lover (bbangjangi)
A Pakistani and Indian restaurant with a spacious and clean interior. We ordered Karahi, Charcoal Chicken, and Mango Lassi. The Karahi that we tried for the first time was very good for my husband and I. The bread that came with it was soft and tasted good with the spicy chicken. The Charcoal Chicken tasted dry at first, but it tasted better as we ate it with the sauce. Mango Lassi was the best mango drink I’ve ever had. One thing that was disappointing was that they didn’t have ice in the store, so they couldn’t provide ice water. They didn’t provide service water, only water that you have to pay for.
… moreAbdullah Bezhan
We have been coming here for at least 7-8 years. I love their food and service. Everything they serve is authentic, delicious, and more importantly, Clean! They have an excellent team of severs, an excellent environment, and their prices are affordable! You won’t regret trying them once!!
… moreZeeshan Qamar
Great food and great service. Good place to visit with your family if you are looking for Asian/Desi food. Nice staff and good atmosphere. Plenty of Parking.
… moreRealtor Rose
By far the best pakistani Indian restaurant ever in the state Virginia! Just went today and I love love love the food the bread! The service was amazing!!! I moved from Dallas Texas and trust me I know what good Indian and Pakistani food is because I had homemade from friends parents that made it. But this is AMAZING!!!!! I would give it 100/10! Will definetly be back! Thank you for incredible food!
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