ZiZa Kabob Will Host Grand Opening in Rockville

The halal restaurant located at 1675 Chapman Ave. will hold its official grand opening on October 17.

Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Openings & Closings

ZiZa Kabob Will Host Grand Opening in Rockville

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ZiZa Kabob will celebrate the grand opening of its new Rockville location at 1pm on October 17, 2026. The new restaurant is situated within the Twinbrook Quarter development.

Why it matters

The opening brings a second location to the Maryland-based chain, which is also associated with the Baltimore-based Maiwand Grill. It expands the reach of the concept beyond the original Jessup site.

The new site at 1675 Chapman Ave. offers two hours of complimentary garage parking for visitors daily. The menu is 100% halal, and the establishment switches from counter ordering to full service starting at 4pm.

The players

ZiZa Kabob

This restaurant chain operates a primary location in Jessup and is expanding into the Rockville market.

Maiwand Grill

This establishment is a Baltimore-based restaurant that maintains an affiliation with ZiZa Kabob.

The details

The restaurant is currently operating with limited service as the team continues staff training. Once fully operational, the location plans to transition from its current counter-ordering format for lunch to full table service beginning at 4pm daily.

Timeline

  1. The grand opening celebration takes place on October 17, 2026, starting at 1pm.

Market Landscape

This opening follows the pattern of new business growth established by the Twinbrook Quarter development. It represents a broader regional shift as established local restaurant concepts scale their footprints into high-density suburban hubs.

Customers can visit the new location at 1675 Chapman Ave. and benefit from two hours of free garage parking while dining. Diners should note that the restaurant is currently using a limited service model before transitioning to full service later in the day.

The takeaway

Visitors planning to attend the grand opening should arrive by 1pm to participate in the event. Guests visiting during the initial opening phase should expect limited service while staff complete their training.

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Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.

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