Last time I visited, I didn't update my review cos everything was still superb. This time, I decided to update for the exact same reason.: Afghan Kitchen remains a genuine must-try for... well... everybody. The quality of the food, the portion sizes, the speed of service and the friendliness of the staff are all absolutely spot-on. This place is a true gem. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Lamb Shank Kabuli - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

lamb was so tender the meat fell right off the bone. the whole dish was packed with flavor and really delicious. i liked how the cucumber salad added a refreshing balance, and the eggplant mixed so well with the rice and carrots. would definitely come back to try other dishes! read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Lamb Shank Kabuli Palow - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Got the bulani and the mantu in addition to the Lamb Shank Qabuli Palow. Amazing food. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Lamb Shank Qabuli Palow - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Door dashed this place while working at an event at the salt palace convention center. Such good quality flavors and portions! Tried the national chicken dish and the chicken lawang. The eggplant sauce it came with was the star that tied everything together. Chicken was moist and not dry. Very very nice portions and I can see why this place is a local staple! read more

Oh this is definitely a new fav of mine in SLC. SO SO SO GOOD. The staff is kind and the service felt fast. We ordered two mango yogurts which were sooo good and taste just like mango lassi to me. We got the dinner for 2 meal and garlic naan. We first got served the mantu and variety of sauces. The mantu is to yum and love the lentils with it too. Great sauce. The dinner for 2 comes with a variety of things: rice, biryani, eggplant, beef kebab, chicken, and salad. Every part of the meal was so so so good. There wasn't one thing we didn't like. Our favorite part was the eggplant and biryani! read more

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I've never had such a bad experience before. The cobwebs in the cup and the hairs on the seat were truly disgusting. This place definitely needs to be disinfected. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Lamb Kabob Afghan Naan - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

One of my favorite restaurants in SLC. I made a review at the other location so please refer to that one for additional details. This location is the original location so there's less seating but still plenty of parking. Food is phenomenal regardless of the location. The family style dishes are highly recommended if it is your first time so you can try a sampling of different dishes. I shared the two person meat one and it was more than enough food with chicken, ground beef, eggplant, cucumber and tomato, two types of rice and beef mantu or dumplings. There can be a wait if they are busy but overall service is fast and friendly. Definitely one of the most unique restaurants in SLC. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Not shown the beef dumplings that came with this two person family style platter - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

my friend told me this place is top rated restaurant in utah on yelp and i NOW SEE WHY. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Mix Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I guess I need to clarify my review, since the business owner does not agree that ok food and ok service deserves 3 stars. We love small businesses and frequent them as much as possible. But I will always be honest, while also giving the benefit of the doubt. We did not have a bad experience, but we also did not have a good one. The darkness of the restaurant factored into my review, as it's part of the experience, but this place still deserves a 3 star rating without taking that into consideration. In fact, I was so sad about giving a lower rating to a local place, that we went to the other Afghan kitchen again to make sure I was being fair. I was. The flavors are more bland and not as pronounced. Everything we had was just ok. Not great, but not bad. I'm still glad we came. I know others love this place and it's worth trying out. And as for service, it was also just ok. We had our order taken and were served our food and that's it. I don't expect anything more, but I can't rate service as 5 stars when it simply meets basic expectations. To be transparent, I'm comparing the service to places like Thai in Town, Kafe Mamai, Safron Valley, etc... And if we're being thorough, we can also consider the owners response here as a reflection of the service. I was blamed for hurting small business and invited to not come back, instead of encouraged to come back to try again or being told that they have confidence my experience isn't typical and would be better on a different day. That's fine. There are plenty of amazing places to eat in SLC! And there are plenty of other people who love this place, so maybe you will too. As I said, it's worth trying. I never did and never would say otherwise. read more

The best food we ever had and the service was out standing family ambiance Thank you to Hamza and his dad the chef see you again read more

My boyfriend and I brought my parents here for dinner because my boyfriend and I love Afghan Kitchen so much, and my parents loved it! Every time we come here, the warm, welcoming smell of delicious food envelops us the moment we walk in. Minar, the server, is always the most wonderful person: she's friendly, upbeat, and amazing in every aspect! The food is the best we've had! They put some kind of flavor-filled seasoning on many of their food items (it almost looks like paprika, but it's more flavorful and tastier). The seasoning is so good, my boyfriend will make sure every grain is consumed by scraping it up with garlic naan from our plates! We were also able to try their rose water ice cream, which I do not know if they have on their menu consistently. It was some of the best ice cream I've ever had! It had a distinct rose flavor, but it was so mellow in a good way. Topped with crushed pistachios (as you can see in the picture), I would legitimately be able to eat an entire gallon of this by myself! Their pudding, Firni, is also the best pudding I've had! The flavor is mellow, but you can taste cardamom in it, giving it an extra unique flavor that makes your taste buds crave more! They also put crushed pistachios on top, which adds a delightful texture! I would want to order this, and I would take this to parties because it's such a delicious flavor that everyone needs to try! Everything is house-made--their sauces, their naan, their dessert... everything! And I feel like family when I dine here! I am blown away by the quality of Afghan Kitchen on Main Street! read more

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On a quiet corner in South Salt Lake, you'll find Afghan Kitchen: a humble establishment with friendly service, orange decor, and, most importantly, delicious food. After partaking of the Mixed Dashi (chicken and beef with grilled vegetables) and the lamb national dish, I was thoroughly convinced of Afghanistan's exquisite cuisine. Both dishes came with basmati rice, four different sauces, and a waiter's friendly smile. The flavors weren't intense as Indian food; they were comforting, interesting, and fresh. read more

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My boyfriend said it reminds him of his grandma's afghan cooking! So delicious and the owners at the restaurant were very hospitable when I picked up our order, thank you!! read more

Wow, so many friends have been recommending this place and we finally went out to try it tonight! The food was insanely beautiful and delicious, came out super fast, and everyone was so incredibly nice. The location is unassuming but as soon as you walk in you feel at home. We will definitely be back!! read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Firni, their milk pudding dessert is a must try after we demolished all the other things we ordered! - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

We've eaten here many times and the food never disappoints. Talk about flavor town! My husband and I like to get the My Meating, which is served family style. It could easily feed three people, even though it says it's for two people. The sauces served on the side are all unique in their own way and give you the option to change the flavors in whatever you are eating. Service is always good, the cozy atmosphere is nice. The place is a hole in the wall, don't let that keep you from eating here. I like Afghan food better than Indian food, which I love. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - My Meating with naan - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Absolutely love this restaurant and this location!! Been here 3 times and it consistently hits. The lamb kabuli palow and the eggplant dish paired w the chutney and yogurt sauces are some of my favorite dishes i've ever eaten- so tender, so flavorful. Service is awesome, ambience is awesome. I recommend this place to all of my friends. read more

This is a style of food that we under-appreciate in the United States in general, but even more so here in Utah. The food in this part of the world is absolutely amazing, and Afghan kitchen does a fantastic job of making you feel like you're coming over for a family dinner. Be open minded and willing to explore, and you won't be disappointed. read more

Really delicious food and good service! I would eat here again. The menu has lots of traditional Afghan food.

Woah! This place had amazing vegetarian food. I never thought I would ever find a place like this in all of the county. Everything was great tasting with complex flavors. Clearly high quality ingredients. The potato and spinach dishes were so good I had to loosen my belt so I could finish it all. Excellent doogh and chai. You must try this restaurant, especially if you are curious about how good vegetarian Afghani food can be! Good service and ambiance. read more

Food was so delicious and the customer service was wonderful! Very good place to eat!!

Very casual restaurant with friendly staff. My daughter had the chicken kabobs with rice and I had the chicken thigh with tomato sauce with mushrooms. That also comes with rice. Food was really good. The lamb shanks looked great at the next table. Food comes out pretty fast! read more

Best food in the city. Must have for comfort food and original dishes with excellent flavor.

Our food was AMAZING. We ordered the Lamb Shank Qabuli Palow, Chicken Palow, and dumplings with ground beef / spinach / leek. For dessert: Firni-- very cardamom forward, delicious. Enjoyed everything. We'll be back! read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Chicken Palow - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Sooooooo good. It was packed on a Wed night at 7. Probably the best review. Everything was delicious. The family that runs it was quick and responsive. read more

The food was amazing. The service was amazing. Top tier food in a very intimate family vibe. I got the lamb National Dish (I forget the name of it). As you can tell, I cleaned my plate. That should say enough about how great this food is. Super grateful these awesome people shared their culture with me and my family tonight! Must try! read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - The National Dish - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Great service (Hamaz sp?) and delicious affordable food. There were 7 of us. We shared dishes and were able to taste many options.

Their food is scrumptious. Friendly service and young vibe (at least when I visited). There were groups of young people, enjoy food and conversations. I forgot to take pictures, but I like their lamb dishes and the sauces are really really good. We might have ate half jars of all the condiments sauce.. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Bulani - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Everything tasted amazing; full of flavor. Nothing we had was short of yummy . Service was fast and friendly. We ordered the My Meating for 2, garlic Nan, and Aush soup. Highly recommend this place. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Aftermath of the my meeting for 2, Aush soup, and garlic Nan. Definitely enough to feed 2. - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Great food with amazing flavors. Will be back to try some other dishes I had my eye on. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Lamb Shank Kabuli - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Great food and awesome service! Definitely worth a try if you have never been before. The people that work there are the best.

After a very full day snowboarding, the first meal you have needs to be hearty, Delicious, warm, and soul hugging. Well, this place has all of that and more! You gotta order the lamb shanks, fall off the bone tender and so flavorful. The beef dumplings are also so so yummy! The staff is really nice and the place is so cozy and warm, you feel like you want to nap after you eat. If I was a local I would be coming here all the time. Highly highly recommend! read more

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Wonderful place. I will definitely be going back. The food was so good we all just kept eating even though we were full. Everyone there had a smile on their faces. read more

First time eating at Afghan Kitchen and this place is absolutely deserving of its perfect 5 star rating. I had the lamb shank (national dish), it was the best lamb shank I've ever had. The restaurant is amazingly clean and inviting and the staff are welcoming (food comes out super fast too). My new favorite restaurant in SLC read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Lamb Shank Kabuli - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

My wife and I ate here yesterday. Everything was great. We had the My Meal dinner for 2. It was delicious and there was plenty of food for 2 people. The service was awesome. Everyone was super friendly. We will definitely go back and try their other dishes. read more

This was my first experience trying Afghan cuisine, and it was a great introduction. Unsure of what to order, I went for the "My Meating" family-style meal, which serves two. It includes five ground beef dumplings (delicious), chicken qabuli palow (it reminded me of chicken soup in rice form, and with raisins), one beef kabob skewer, one chicken kabob skewer, burani banjan (a tangy, creamy green eggplant dish), salata (this was like a salsa with cucumber for me), and white rice. If you enjoy Mediterranean food, you'll definitely love what they have to offer here. Every bite was packed with flavor, and there wasn't a single dish I didn't enjoy. I also appreciated the convenience of online ordering for quick pickup, and the staff was friendly when I arrived to pick up my meal. Highly recommended! read more

This little place has some really great food! The spices are on point! The lamb and chicken dish was yummy, but I think the best was the eggplant. We had the spinach and mushroom dish and also potato dish, we also had the pumpkin dumplings that was fabulous! Loved it all and so much food filled us all up! read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Wow! Saw the reviews and had never tried Afghani food before. I will absolutely be ordering from here anytime I come to Salt Lake City. Service was fast, food was delicious (the soup was incredible). While I didn't eat at the restaurant, it was a very spacious and comforting space when I picked up takeout. Lots of people eating there which really shows how well liked it is. Can't wait to return. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

100% recommend the lamb shank. It is so tender and falls right off the bone. Everything on this plate is so fully developed including the rice. I could live on the rice alone for a very long time. This food is impeccable. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Pumpkin app. - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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We were craving some ethnic food and this did the job. This is a small cozy place with the right ambiance. We ordered the ashak which is a dumpling filled with leek and topped with yogurt and ground beef. We also got the lamb shank and combo lamb and chicken kabob. All the dishes tasted freshly prepared and delicious. The sauces on table side brought more flavor to the meal. The Ashak is an acquired taste and it may not be for everyone. read more

Afghan Kitchen - Main St. - Afghan Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

I can tell you the reason for a 5 Star review is because of the secret ingredient of TLC! The food was authentic reminded me of when I was deployed to Afghanistan in the Army. The Mantu and Kabulu Pulao are a must. The owner was very nice and attentive. The place was clean and so were the bathrooms which is always a good sign. I highly recommend checking this place out! read more