Where Community Gathers to Eat

Habibi's Kitchen & Market brings authentic Middle Eastern cuisine to Arlington, VA, with a commitment to fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. We're an independently operated halal restaurant that puts community at the heart of everything we do.

• Slow-cooked with traditional Middle Eastern spices, we prepare tender lamb shawarma, delivering a rich halal favorite with deep flavor.
• Marinated thoroughly before cooking, we bring chicken shawarma to perfection, resulting in a juicy and savory dining experience.
• Fresh dough baked daily in-house supports our zaatar flatbread, which we finish with herbs, sesame seeds, and spices for an earthy bite.
• Time-honored preparation methods guide our Moroccan couscous, made with locally sourced ingredients to honor North African tradition.
• Traditionally brewed over careful heat, we prepare Arabic coffee, offering a bold complement that completes the meal experience.
• Baked fresh throughout the day, we provide bread, meat, and spinach pies, and assorted Middle Eastern pastries made in-house.
• Crafted with the same quality standards, we serve halal lamb and chicken sandwiches, offering a quick yet satisfying option.
• Sourced from trusted local producers, we carry Amish jams, honey, house pickles, farm-fresh eggs, and freshly cut fruit for market-style selection.
• Blending culinary influences, we combine rustic American and Middle Eastern flavors to create a menu that feels both familiar and traditional.
• We offer Maryland ice cream, delivering a refreshing and locally rooted dessert option.

We believe good food starts with real ingredients and respect for the recipes that have fed families for generations. When you visit us in the Arlington area, you're not just getting a meal - you're tasting a piece of the Middle East prepared with care and served by people who know these dishes intimately. We also offer baklava for those with a sweet tooth, made with the same attention to quality as every other item we prepare.

Ready to experience authentic halal dining? Contact us to learn more or stop by to see what we're cooking today.