
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
April 3, 2026 1:53 am local time
21800 Towncenter Plz # 253, Sterling, VA 20164
We randomly picked a new restaurant to try and lucked into this family-owned and run gem. Not only was the food fantastic but the family are genuinely hospitable and excited to share their food and culture. It was a lovely meal, and a ton of food. Have patience, the food is made fresh! Highly recommend.
Authentic Afghan food with great flavor! I especially enjoyed the Shola it was perfectly cooked and reminded me of home. The spices were just right, and the portion was generous. Highly recommended for anyone who loves traditional Afghan cuisine
We’ve hosted lots of events at Royal Palm Sterling. Under the previous ownership, everything was handled with professionalism, respect, and great service. We were always proud to support this Afghan owned business. Unfortunately, our most recent event under the new management was a completely different experience-disappointing, frustrating, and frankly unacceptable.
From the start, customer service was poor. The staff seemed unprepared and unprofessional, with no clear coordination or attention to detail. When we raised valid concerns, instead of listening or trying to resolve the issue, the new owner became aggressive and disrespectful.
The most upsetting part was when he pointed his finger at a female member of our family and spoke to her in an extremely rude and inappropriate tone.
This kind of behavior is absolutely unacceptable in any business setting-and especially shameful coming from someone within our own Afghan community, where respect for guests and elders is a cultural value we all expect to be upheld.
As for the food, it was was far below the standard we were promised. The quantity was not enough for the number of guests we paid.
It’s heartbreaking to see how far the standards have dropped under the new management. We will not be returning, and we strongly urge others to think twice before booking this venue for any important occasion. Respect, service, and honesty matter-sadly, none of that was shown to us this time.
My fav spot! Best food & service. Everything was 10/10. Recommend this spot to everyone.
I held dinner events for my Nikah here in May. My wife and I along with our families want to thank the owner and staff for their professionalism and accommodations they made to make our event special. From day one, the owner and manager was patient, answered every question, and offered helpful suggestions to make our go smoothly. Everyone loved the food. The Chef was very kind and attentive to the food. Our special day was very memorable in big part of this establishment.
We love the food & service they provided ! Super clean. The new owner of the restaurant gave us incredible service. Thank you Ms. Layla
Went to a concert here last night and flew from Atlanta, Ga. We booked our tickets and reserved our table in advance and even paid more for a better table which was in the center of the ballroom, so we could have a better view, ($135 per ticket) for 5 people. When we got to the hall, they sat us in a corner table behind a large post which completely blocked our view and advised us they could not do anything about it and that the tables had shifted, whatever that is supposed to mean. This is absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional. Give your guest what they paid for not some BS!!
We had an event scheduled in Madina Restaurant last weekend, the service was excellent, the food was amazing.
The staff were great , very polite , professional, and helpful on all aspects, they made our event even more special by the great hospitality and accommodation.
This restaurant/ banquet hall is highly recommended and we will be visiting them for our occasions as well as dining!!!!!
Recent changes in management have brought a lot of positives. The food is amazing and the service is top-notch. I have been visiting once a week. If you haven’t tried it yet, please do visit.
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Laura Wiand
We randomly picked a new restaurant to try and lucked into this family-owned and run gem. Not only was the food fantastic but the family are genuinely hospitable and excited to share their food and culture. It was a lovely meal, and a ton of food. Have patience, the food is made fresh! Highly recommend.
Khalilullah Bigzad
Authentic Afghan food with great flavor! I especially enjoyed the Shola it was perfectly cooked and reminded me of home. The spices were just right, and the portion was generous. Highly recommended for anyone who loves traditional Afghan cuisine
Sheeren Najib
We’ve hosted lots of events at Royal Palm Sterling. Under the previous ownership, everything was handled with professionalism, respect, and great service. We were always proud to support this Afghan owned business. Unfortunately, our most recent event under the new management was a completely different experience-disappointing, frustrating, and frankly unacceptable.
From the start, customer service was poor. The staff seemed unprepared and unprofessional, with no clear coordination or attention to detail. When we raised valid concerns, instead of listening or trying to resolve the issue, the new owner became aggressive and disrespectful.
The most upsetting part was when he pointed his finger at a female member of our family and spoke to her in an extremely rude and inappropriate tone.
This kind of behavior is absolutely unacceptable in any business setting-and especially shameful coming from someone within our own Afghan community, where respect for guests and elders is a cultural value we all expect to be upheld.
As for the food, it was was far below the standard we were promised. The quantity was not enough for the number of guests we paid.
It’s heartbreaking to see how far the standards have dropped under the new management. We will not be returning, and we strongly urge others to think twice before booking this venue for any important occasion. Respect, service, and honesty matter-sadly, none of that was shown to us this time.
Farah Zekria
My fav spot! Best food & service. Everything was 10/10. Recommend this spot to everyone.
Quarib Chowdhury
I held dinner events for my Nikah here in May. My wife and I along with our families want to thank the owner and staff for their professionalism and accommodations they made to make our event special. From day one, the owner and manager was patient, answered every question, and offered helpful suggestions to make our go smoothly. Everyone loved the food. The Chef was very kind and attentive to the food. Our special day was very memorable in big part of this establishment.
Sabah Khalid
We love the food & service they provided ! Super clean. The new owner of the restaurant gave us incredible service. Thank you Ms. Layla
F A
Best food ever
Ahmad Nawid Sarwar
Went to a concert here last night and flew from Atlanta, Ga. We booked our tickets and reserved our table in advance and even paid more for a better table which was in the center of the ballroom, so we could have a better view, ($135 per ticket) for 5 people. When we got to the hall, they sat us in a corner table behind a large post which completely blocked our view and advised us they could not do anything about it and that the tables had shifted, whatever that is supposed to mean. This is absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional. Give your guest what they paid for not some BS!!
Mosa Andkhoie
We had an event scheduled in Madina Restaurant last weekend, the service was excellent, the food was amazing.
The staff were great , very polite , professional, and helpful on all aspects, they made our event even more special by the great hospitality and accommodation.
This restaurant/ banquet hall is highly recommended and we will be visiting them for our occasions as well as dining!!!!!
Muhammad Awais
Recent changes in management have brought a lot of positives. The food is amazing and the service is top-notch. I have been visiting once a week. If you haven’t tried it yet, please do visit.