Tonight I was cruising home from work when I saw something odd. It was a taxi bearing the name of a recently-opened Main Street kabob shop, Ariana. The back window was emblazoned with an add for said restaurant, so at first I thought it was a delivery guy. But closer inspection revealed the name “Ariana Transportation” on the side. Risking life and limb (and possibly a ticket) I snapped a couple of pics with my cameraphone.
I’m not sure if anyone has tried them yet, but Ariana has some damn tasty food. If their cab service includes a complementary lamb kabob, then I think they may give Wahooptie a run for their money. Of course, I’m still not sure how kabobs and taxis relate, but I guess you have to get there somehow.
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That’s a sweet website. Very in-depth.
I can’t vouch for their taxi service, but the food branch of Ariana is quite good. Only been once, but the made-to-order Kofta-Kabob (Basically an elongated skewered meatball that looks like a turd) was lovely. Came with a simple salad, rice, and great made-to-order bread (which must be eaten within 12 minutes of ordering, otherwise it already starts to go stale). I am REALLY looking forward to going back for the Pumpkin Curry.
FYI.. not as fast food-y as I was expecting.
They couldn’t be much nicer, either. Menu here: http://arianakabob.com/
Wow — the Khyber Pass has relocated to Charlottesville. Didn’t know.
I’m there. Today.
Thanks,
Not sure when the restaurant opened, but I can vouch for the transportation wing existing since at least mid 2008. They had an office at the corner of Greenbrier and Commonwealth. I say had because the last couple of times I have driven through, all of their vehicles were not there.
they opened on or around june 1.
soooooooooooooooo good. (chicken kabob/rice/salad, side of spinach, side of potatoes, & milk/rosewater/cardamom/pistachio custard) reminded me of old-school aromas, in that they were really nice & the food was delicious & the dessert was free (hey hassan, i miss that!) & i can’t wait to return. except i’ll get something more exotic next time.
This place is awesome.