DCist’s resident chef Scott Reitz takes a culinary trip to the subcontinent…

The corner of South Eads and 23rd streets in Arlington is home to a handful of small no-frills restaurants that are open round the clock. When Punjab Kabob was recommended during a late-night cab ride home DCist decided a diversion was in order. Punjab Kabob has been around for years, serving up kabobs and curries into the early morning hours. Visit this establishment at 3 a.m. and you will likely have to wade through a sea of yellow cabs to get a late night seat. It’s worth mention that these nocturnal patrons are not the usual drunken munchie hounds we combat after a night on the town. Punjab Kabob is the real deal, and the immigrant cab drivers that flood its dining room nightly are a testament to its authenticity.

DCist whole-heartedly recommends the lamb and chicken karahis. They take up to 40 minutes to prepare, but they are worth every moment of anticipation. A resourceful reader will follow our tip and call ahead if they want this robust curry waiting on their arrival. An adventurous reader will visit Punjab Kabob once for research and then try this recipe for Lamb Karahi, Eating In style.