Koobala 3987 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22031

"We came here when they first opened and were not impressed with the food / selection of food. Decided to give it a try again. The folks have been very nice and friendly. The service is good. Ambiance is very lsid back. The Latin bowl is very delicious and has great seasoning. Great flavored. If you like eggplant, you should try the fried eggplant. Tried the spicy chicken sandwich. It was ok. Tasted good. It was not spicy. The sauce was poured over the sandwich made the bread soggy. That's more of a personal preferance. I will try the regular chicken sandwich next. Not really an issue with food. Ambiance is laud back."

"I love the Latin rice bowl. The chicken was marinated perfectly and the sauce was a nice touch. It’s kind of on the expensive side ($12 for rice bowl) considering the portion size. But overall the food is amazing and the staff were pleasant."

"Someone told me the fried chicken sandwich here was awesome. They weren’t lying! Had the spicy version and loved the sauce and it was also great on the sweet potato fries (no upcharge). Staff were great and helpful explaining the menu. Definitely will be back to try the rice bowls and chicken maybe for the whole family. Can’t believe I hadn’t tried this place yet! Delicious."

"I was the first visitor late on a Saturday morning a little after opening time for this place. The location was convenient to a movie theater and seemed different than recognizable chain eateries nearby (e.g., McDonalds, Chipotle, Peets Coffee, First Watch). Reviews looked positive online, so I decided to try their chicken and a couple of sides before my movie. The person taking my order was engaged and friendly. The place looked predictably clean for being a first customer of the day. Food was ready within ten minutes and arrived warm to hot as expected and desired. The chicken itself was cooked well and retained a little juiciness. I chose the Latin flavor option of the three available, and I found the flavor mild and similar to Peri-Peri in this respect. The black beans were hot and cooked properly, not over cooked. The cauliflower and eggplant veggies were freshly fried as expected again for a first customer. The seasoning for the cauliflower was very mild. I could have used a little salt on the eggplant which otherwise tasted quite fresh and kept its moisture. Sauces added some spice, particularly the orange sauce I enjoyed. The person serving me indicated that they try to prepare and fry food to order without heating lamps and the like. My food showed this promise well. The total bill amounted to just over $20 including tax, so I felt like I got a good value for my purchase and enjoyed talking with the server for a few minutes after I was done. I could be tempted to return and try their chicken sandwich and maybe one of the other flavors as well as see whether they fry potatoes as freshly as they do their vegetables. I was glad to visit."

"This place is very clean, well-kept, extremely accommodating, amazing service, and just overall great ambience inside the restaurant. The people running the show are fantastic, I can’t express how important it is to have a good service on top of having good food. You got such a long way for the business itself. This place is truly a hidden gem. If you’re looking for some good Halal eats this place is your spot. I love the food here because it’s healthy and tasty. Highly recommend!"