BEST AFGHAN FOOD IN HERNDON

Roseau Trading co

Great afghan cuisine with delicious food loved the Kabul pelow and the chicken kebab it was delicious and well marinated great service the cashier was great the waitress everyone was fine

Bruce Lindsay III

My wife and I have been waiting to try the food at Kabobi By The Helmand since the spring and finally made the trip this week. After trying many of the appetizers and a couple of the entrees, we both said to each other, “We should have come here sooner.” and we are already planning our next visit for the near future. ... The owner, Khaleeq, was there to help guide us through our first experience with Afghan cuisine with recommendations and explanations of the ingredients and cooking methods used. Appetizers: Kaddo Borani (pumpkin) and Banjan Borani (eggplant): Both dishes were seasoned with flavorful spices and the texture and tastes were amazing. My wife preferred the pumpkin while I liked the eggplant more but they were both excellent and we would order them again without hesitation. Bowlani: These crispy sweet and savory appetizers filled with potatoes and leeks were crunchy and the mint yogurt sauce made for a flavor combination we’re still talking about almost a week later. Naan: The large piece of naan we had was pillowy soft and had the right amount of those tasty burnt spots that are pure savory bliss. Entrées: Kabuli Pallow: Khaleeq explained that this is the national dish of Afghanistan and I enjoyed it immensely. Lamb is not normally something I order as a protein but this was the most tender and tasty lamb I’ve ever had and I wouldn’t hesitate to get it again. The rice with carrots and raisins was complemented by the sautéed spinach and spicy cauliflower and chickpeas to create a balanced and satisfying lunch. The portion was so big I ended up taking half of it home to enjoy later. Chicken and beef tenderloin kabob mix: The tenderloin was cooked to perfection and was a high quality piece of meat, tender and juicy. The chicken was cooked expertly to bring out the flavor of the seasoning and was also juicy. The rice with carrots and raisins was a savory counterpart when mixed with a little of the yogurt sauce. All in all, we are very happy that we had the chance to expand our palates and can say that Afghan food is a new favorite. We can’t wait to try some of the other dishes on the menu the next time we go. Read More

James Brown

I have mostly ordered for pickup which generally does make the experience a bit less heightened, but in this case it never matters. The food quality is always top notch. I tend to order the lewand dishes or kebabs and they never let me down. I’ve tried many things on the menu, however. I only wish that they were ... getting more traffic and attention on social media or were in a location that would allow them more customers because this place deserves many many flowers. Read More