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    Afghan Kabob House

    4.7 (192 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:10 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Laleen K.

    Was in the area and decided to try this place we drove by! The parking was a little small so we parked in the lot next door, this place has nice and clean interior, the staff was very sweet! We got more than we anticipated! Everything was so yummy! My favorite has to be the dish that came out in the hot tin, everything was so rich and delicious!

    Emanuel V.

    I've passed by this Afghan restaurant many times while accompanying my brother or sister to pick up food for my nephews at the Chick-fil-A next door. It had caught my attention before, but we were usually there early in the morning before it opened. Last week, I finally had the chance to try it. While my brother waited in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru, I walked over to give it a shot. I generally prefer sit-down restaurants over fast food, and since I had never tried Afghan cuisine before, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to experience something new. Although I ordered my food to go, I found the restaurant to be small but very welcoming. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Ordering was easy thanks to both traditional menus and a digital screen displaying photos, descriptions, and prices of the dishes. For someone unfamiliar with Afghan food, that made a big difference, and the staff was great at making recommendations as well. I ordered two dishes--unfortunately, I can't remember their names--but both were absolutely delicious. I also tried a Salam Cola and another traditional drink that seemed to contain yogurt and herbs. I'll be honest: that drink was a little too strong for my taste, and I couldn't finish it. But that's part of trying something new! Overall, the food was excellent, the service was warm, and I'm glad I stepped out of my comfort zone. I would definitely come back, and next time I'd stay and enjoy my meal at the restaurant instead of taking it to go. It's the kind of place that deserves to be experienced properly. I'd also encourage others to give new cuisines a chance--you never know what hidden gem you might discover.

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    Zeeshan Q.

    I was told about Afghan Kabob House by a friend so I decided to stop by with the family on a Sunday Afternoon. There's a small lot out front but decent street parking and lots nearby. We ordered the family platter for 4, which comes with chicken, lamb, and beef kabobs, lamb shanks, qabuli rice and white rice. It also comes with Borani Banjan and salad. We also ordered the mantu and bolani to go. The platter was huge! Enough for 5-6 people honestly. Their lamb shanks were tender and delicious, as were the kabobs (the beef were my favorites, and the koobideh were also super tender). Their green chutney was superb, slightly spicy and tangy. Their mantu was also spectacular, tender on the outside with an ample meat filling. The borani Banjan was also a favorite, as the eggplant was super succulent and flavorful. Honestly, all of the dishes were exceptional. I'd definitely come back another time.

    Matt S.

    This was the first, but definitely not my last time trying authentic Afghani food At Afghan kebab house out in Downey, California you're gonna find giant family size platters that will feed generations I'm talking mountains of long grain, rice, perfume, and robust and aromatic spices Grilled kebabs that are season two perfection that are equally as succulent And of course you got the Afghani tendernism with a whole lamb shank buried in all that rice that was mouthwatering, especially with their assortment of signature homemade sauces The Borani banjan (eggplant) was one of the most flavor packed bites of the night and that's saying a lot because everything was on point. You got this intensely, savory eggplant, doused, and yogurt and seasoned oil and when you grab some with some of the homemade flatbread, this is some special stuff right here

    Evelyn B.

    This is such a great hidden gem. When you first enter, you are greeted with the nicest staff, and the guy was super helpful and friendly. I got the family feast and it was absolute perfection. My favorites being the crispy potato and leek bolani, chicken karahi, and obviously the kabobs. The dishes are so incredibly flavorful that I didn't even feel like I needed to use the sauces provided. I like how theres a kick to the dishes, but they're cut by the yogurt. I really appreciate that as someone who cannot handle that much spice. The meat is so incredibly tender and flavorful. Additionally, they have a soda fridge to pick your drinks from as well, and they had really good options there as well. I just liked how everything felt so cozy and familial. It is such a great spot to dine at in Downey.

    Quynh P.

    I left Afghan Kabob House feeling so full in the most comforting way. Not just from the food, but from the whole experience. It's one of those cozy spots that instantly feels like home, with so much character in every corner. We ordered a family-style spread, and everything hit. The kabobs were juicy and flavorful, but the lamb shank completely stole the show; literally fall-off-the-bone, tender and cooked to perfection. The rice was just as memorable, especially the one with raisins and carrots that added a subtle sweetness. The mantu was also a standout; delicate dumplings topped with yogurt and spices, packed with flavor in every bite. We also tried their stuffed naan and eggplant, and honestly, everything was so well done. If you are in Downey, check out their place for a comforting and flavorful meal, and something you'll definitely be craving again.

    Zara K.

    I have been coming to this establishment for a couple years now. It's one of our faves and we find ourselves here quite a bit. It's family owned and the meat is halal/zabiha. It's located in Downey and the space inside has a decent amount of seating. They cater as well and I am pleased to say their catering food is as good as eating it inside the restaurant. My fave items are : Chapli beef kabob- it comes with rice or bread Mantu (meat filled dumplings) with lentils on top Potato Bolani- potato filled paratha (bread) Qabuli Pulao- rice with lamb shank borani banjan- egg plant dip Def check it out if you're in the area!

    Kelsey L.

    I left Afghan Kabob House feeling so fulfilled and full of comfort in my stomach and heart. It's definitely a gem. Upon entering, it feels very home-y with a vintage soda fridge to maps and Afghan art on the walls. If you're lucky enough to have a moment of the busy owner's time, you'll feel the love he puts into the food just by the way he describes the dishes to you. He's educated me on the beautiful Afghan spread I've ordered all while going back and forth handling bigger catering orders in the back. The family platter had all the classic proteins like beef, chicken, and lamb kabobs, but what separated this from my other experiences was that this came with a lamb shank. Generally not a fan of lamb, this fall off the bone lamb shank was beyond tender and had all the game-y taste cooked perfectly out of it. I love the long grain rice with that there was plain and another signature that came with what I believe was saffron, raisins, and shredded carrots. Another thing I found extremely memorable and interesting was their Mandu/mantu dish which is a meat dumpling finished with yogurt, oil, and spices. It reminds me of how Korean dumplings are also sometimes called mandu and it was so interesting that this was SO similar. My boyfriend and I raved over these mandus and thought they were delicious. I also got their naan with potato filling, the eggplant, and a chicken curry. All were exceptional. Everything was just so memorable and I truly hold this meal so close to my heart.

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    Ac M.

    Never had afghan food before. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. I got their afghani bread, bolani, borani bajan, beef mantu, leek aashak, and massive platter to try. The bread was fluffy, pillowy, chewy, toasty and yeasty. The bolani had like a thin, chewy, floury tortilla filled with some savory shredded oniony potato. Came with this acidic jalapenoy, a bit spicy salsa like sauce that paired pretty well with it. The borani bajan had super silky melt in your mouth soft eggplant in a tart umami tomatoey sauce topped with some garlicky yogurt. Pure deliciousity. The beef mantu and leek aashak were like dumplings with beautifully thin doughy skins drizzled with a yogurt sauce and some lentils. The beef one kinda actually tasted more like lamb? And the leek one was really fragrant and yummy and kinda reminded me of a jiu cai he? The massive platter came with juicy tomatoes, crunchy onions, chicken and beef kabobs that were kinda dry and tough, juicy flavorful beef and chicken koobideh, fluffy rice, and quabuli rice that was cuminy, savory, had pops of sweetness from some raisins that were mixed in and even had a super tender lamby lamb shank hiding in there too. It also came with a bright creamy cilantro sauce and rich garlicky mayoy sauce that wasn't really for me. But Everything here is made fresh, halal, and is overall pretty good. Bread $3 Bolani $6.50 Borani bajan $12.99 Beef mantu/leek aashak $19.99 Platter $120

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    Cathlyn D.

    Amazing service matched with amazing food! Took my family of 6 here to enjoy some afghan cuisine and ended up with sooo much food. Got the family platter, bolani w/ potatoes + leeks, and borani banjan. We've all never had experienced authentic afghan food and thoroughly enjoyed everything. The lamb in the family platter was sooo tender and the kabobs were so flavorful. The borani banjan was my favorite by far and I'm not even a big fan of eggplant. If you get anything, definitely try the lamb and the borani banjan. You can't ever go wrong with any of the kabobs either! The interior was clean and there was plenty of parking as well. Family loved this place and we will be back!

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    Kati V.

    What a lovely little restaurant, authentic, and warm. The service was great very friendly. Our table was given complementary dessert which was so generous of them. Ordered a feast what's new Mixed Kabobs 9/10 Chapli Kanob 8/10 Boloni mixed 6.5/10 (Kelly's is better ) Mantu 6.5/10 Chicken Karahi/Curry 10/10 3 order of bread to go it's my absolute favorite iykyk Anyways, if you are in the area definitely give it a try! Xoxo

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    Shwe N.

    yommy i don't think i've ever tried afghan food but it was very familiar to me. we ordered the family platter for $120 for four -- pretty filling with all the proteins and biryani rice. the leeks pancake appetizer was fire tho and the sauces were a must have. dessert was this creamy milky yogurt with pistachios -- kinda savory and sweet haha

    Chicken Karahi
    Kris N.

    *Note: TDLR at the end of the review Chapli Kabob: 9/10 The meat patty had a nice sear and was well seasoned! What seasoning? I could not tell you but it was genuinely really really good. You have a choice between bread and rice with any of the kabob plates. I got the bread and it balanced out the slight saltiness of the meat. I wanna try it with the rice next time fs. Chicken Karahi: 8/10 My grandpa ordered this dish and the meat was very tender! Again, no idea what the seasoning or sauce is, but it's very very good!! It is bone-in so if you don't like bones in your meat, maybe get the beef or lamb. Not at all a bad thing, but just to note. We weren't aware, but it came with a side of bread. Bolani: 9/10 Came out super crispy and fresh. For this appetizer, you get a choice of a potato, leek, or potato and leek filling. We chose the potato and leek. It came with I think some sort of serrano chutney which accompanied great. Doogh (Yogurt Drink): 4/10 It tastes very similar to tzatziki but in drink form. The first sip was definitely confusing to me because it's a salty savory drink, but the more you drink it, the more you get used to it. It's not bad, I just don't think it's my cup of tea. I don't think most people would be adjusted to this drink, but I would order at least one and have everyone at the table take a sip just to try it. Gotta get the whole experience! Service: 8.5/10 Everyone there was very helpful and super friendly. Had to wait for the check a cool minute because sometimes there was no one at the front, but that's not a huge problem at all. (We came on a slow super rainy day). Saw the cashier outside as we were leaving. I think he was out there to make sure we got out the parking lot okay! :000 Ambiance: 7/10 It was pretty nice and clean. It was dead silent so it was a little weird. Probably because it was a rainy day and there was no one but us which probably is why there was nothing playing. Restroom is slightly run down, but had all the necessities and was clean. The -3 points is because the parking is hot fucking ass. There's only a couple spots up in front of the restaurant so you have two choices. 1. Back up into ongoing traffic or 2. Drive into the little alley to the left and make the tightest u-turn in your entire life. I recommend parking in the lot next door or somewhere nearby and walking over tbh. TDLR: Would come back again!! Everything I ate was delicious! Yogurt drink is salty/savory. Parking is hot ass. Park in the lot next door. Very friendly staff. They give you two sauces on the side. White is non-spicy. Green is spicy. Sauce that comes with bolani is spicy. Chicken karachi has bones.

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    Ask the Community - Afghan Kabob House

    Hello! I was wondering if a reservation is required. I noticed that January 19 shows no availability when I checked, and I wanted to confirm. Thank you?

    Hello! Thank you so much for reaching out and for your interest in dining with us.… 

    Sallam, is chicken hand slaughtered?

    Yes, it is mentioned at their website that the meat is 100% hand - slaughtered HFSAA certified zabiha halal in all of their dishes.

    Do they serve beer/wine?

    Thank you for your question! Afghan Kabob House is a halal restaurant, and as Muslims, we do not serve wine or alcohol. Our focus is on providing authentic Afghan cuisine with fresh, high-quality ingredients. We’d love to have you visit and try our… 

    What items on your menu are vegetarian?

    Eggplant with the yogurt sauce rice and the bolonie made out of potatoes and leeks!

    Does this restaurant sell Butter chicken (Tikka Masala) or desserts like Rasmalai?

    Hello Alexander G., at Afghan Kabob House, we specialize in authentic Afghan cuisine. While we don't have Butter Chicken (Tikka Masala) on our menu, we do offer a variety of delicious kabobs and traditional Afghan dishes. For desserts, we have Firni… 

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    I AM AFGHAN AND THIS IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST AND MOST AUTHENTIC AFGHAN FOOD IVE HAD IN ALL OF LA!…read more I ordered the potato and leek bolanee. Both were delicious, I always prefer leek over potato but that's my preference both were amazing. I also ordered the mantoo which was cooked to perfection and the afghan rice with lamb shank which is essentially khabuli pualo was also delicious. The lady who was running the spot was the sweetest lady ever she included an extra plate for us the Chapli kabob, which was exceptional! I was not expecting it to be this good!!! the meat was so so tender I thought it was lamb! Definitely going to be my regular spot! So happy to have found this gem! Also keep in mind this food is FRESH and made to order so factor in that it's not a drive through joint and the food isn't just sitting out, there is one lady running the store and cooking so be patient you won't be disappointed. Overall 10/10 I will definitely be back and recommend this place to everyone!!!

    It's honestly sad to see people complaining here about slow service. If you're upset about online…read moreorders or delivery times, please show some patience as she's doing her best to keep up with newer technology and on her own. Small, longtime businesses are adapting as best they can. If you want the best experience, it's worth ordering in person. My partner and I tried the Lamb & Chicken Bukhari yesterday for my first Afghani experience, and it was incredible. You can truly taste that it's homemade. The flavors are unmatched. Persian and Latina approved lol. I'll definitely be back to support. Show some love to small businesses... especially this one! Merci!

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    We were in the Tustin area doing some business with Prestige Diamond Jewelry, and on the way home…read morewe decided to stop and grab some food. We ended up at Naan and Kebab, a very casual Persian restaurant. For a place in Tustin and a restaurant that I would honestly describe as pretty average overall, this is the kind of spot that fits the bill if you're just looking for something quick and simple. This is definitely not a Raffi's Place in Glendale or one of those higher-end Persian restaurants where you go expecting a full dining experience. But with that said, it's still okay. If you're just trying to grab something to go and want a decent taste of Persian food without too many expectations, this place isn't too bad. We tried their koobideh kebabs, and those were actually pretty solid. The chicken, on the other hand, was probably around a two-plus star level--nothing particularly memorable. So overall, if you're in the mood for koobideh specifically, this is not a bad option to consider. I'll still give them four stars, mainly because the koobideh was enjoyable enough and the experience, while simple, was acceptable for what it is.

    I didn't plan to leave a review so didn't snap any pics of my food, and I will spare you a…read moreleftovers pic. Note: leftovers were due to generous portions, and not dislike. But let me tell you this food was delicious! You can tell the food was made and plates prepared with love and intention. I came with a coworker for lunch, her suggestion and my first time here. She was telling me she came for her favorite rice, the cherry rice. I had never heard of it, but upgraded my order to cherry rice (didn't see it on the menu as cherry rice, may have a specific name I'm not aware of, but I ordered it fine saying cherry rice). I ordered the lunch special, for 18.99 came with chicken kabob and beef, a tomato, and of course the cherry rice. That rice was so delicious and unlike any other type of rice I have ever tasted. It was slightly sweet, and had warm cooked cherries scattered within. SO GOOD!!! Additionally it came with a tray of warm flat bread with butter, a beautiful starter salad, with a simple dressing of oil, lemon, and mint. This was also a unique flavor to my taste buds, but so good! If you like lemon you will love it. The flavors of the entire meal all complimented each other beautifully. If you are in the Tustin area and enjoy Persian food, give this small business a try. Hopefully you will leave like we did, pleasantly satisfied, and planning another lunch date there soon.

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    Hatam Restaurant

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    3.7
    (923 reviews)
    33.5 mi
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    Shout out to our server Pouya for making last night memorable. Having out of town guests can be…read morefun, and when they specifically requested Persian Food we called and decided on Hatam. Persians are very picky and judgy when it comes to their cuisine. Everyone is a chef and of it doesn't bring back the nostalgia of your childhood at grandmas it doesnt pass the test. I judge a place based on their koobieh. Lets be honest, if your koobieh sucks, Houston we have a problem! Tonight, I decided to order the lamb shank with baghali polo, along with a family style appetizer consisting of mast-o-khiar, hummas, kashkeh-bademjoon, salad shirazi, and a side of mausto-mousir. My cousin ordered Tahdig for the table with different toppings. Everyone at the table ordered Soltanis, Chicken Barg and other options. Lets talk about ambiance: when you enter you are greeted by ornate art, calm atmosphere and fresh flowers. Love the lighting, its soft and inviting. Pouya our server was kind and friendly. He single handedly helped manover a "game of thrones" type style between my cousin and myself trying to sneak in our credit-cards before the meal even started so it would be taken care of ahead of time. The persian bill paying struggle is real. IYKYK. Lets just say, this girl won that one against my guy cousin with the parents watching dinner and show. Hehhee. The highlight for me was the bread ,butter,onions served first. I was hungry and the bread was made in house and fresh. It was warm, soft and paired well with the onions, and butter. I ordered more throughout the meal to eat with the mausto-mousir ( shallot and yogurt dip). Hands down out of the appetizer, the tahdigh ( crispy rice), khashk bademjoon ( eggplant dip), cucumber dip, shallot with yogurt dip were the stars of the night. The beef shank with Baghali polo was top on my list. The dill/lima beans rice paired well with the lamb shank. It was tender, tasty ( didnt have a gamey taste, or smell) and that says something for a girl born here. Kids like me born here, usually dont touch lamb because of the gamey, smell . So eating it at Hatam was a great experience for me. I would order this again. Our family had a great night out in a chill environment, devoid of any triggers for me that may have caused some health issues and it was a needed break. The ADA parking and easy access is also appreciated. Overall, I would recommend Hatam. I found out from my mom, that Hatam has also been the "go to" caterer for her parties so, that says something about quality of food and meeting expectations my mom has in place.10/10 Please note doing 1/2 salad and 1/2 rice will be $3.00 extra.

    My favorite restaurant !! This is genuinely one of the best persian restaurants that you can get in…read moreorange county, and I have been to a lot of them haha. Hatam offers the best dishes that you truly could not go wrong with any of them. Their koobideh is so incredibly juicy and flavorful, it is a staple during every visit. Their tahdig is crisp to perfection and the stew that comes with it is so flavorful that i think about it at least twice a week. The service is PHENOMENAL, just recently that waitress that was helping us inside was so kind and attentive that we were taken aback at how much care she put into her work. Beautiful restaurant in every way, they have earned a lifelong customer in me !

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