This was our first time trying Afghan food, and we really enjoyed the dishes and the whole experience! The lamb shank was my favorite. It was so tender and just fell off the bone. We also tried the Afghan Teka Kebab, naan, mantu (beef dumplings), bolani (stuffed flatbread), and chicken karahi. Everything was so flavorful enjoyed trying different dishes. We chose the cushioned seating area, which made the meal feel even more special but regular seating is also available. Lima was so helpful in guiding us through the menu and made our first visit a great experience. read more

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8 minutes from Disneyland... and suddenly dinner feels like a trip to Afghanistan. Found this unique Afghan dining experience in Anaheim where you can sit in a traditional floor-style dining area surrounded by music, carpets and Afghan-inspired décor. And then the FOOD arrived. Mixed Grill -- lamb, chicken, seekh + chapli Chicken Biryani -- fragrant rice, masala & spices Bendi -- MY PICK -- slow-cooked okra, tomato, onion + lemon Mango Lassi And a naan that apparently has no concept of portion control read more

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I had no idea this place even existed! Afghan food has always been one of my favorite cuisines, so the second I found Afghan Shams, I knew I had to check it out. The chicken koobideh kabob was easily my favorite--it was incredibly juicy and packed with flavor in every bite. I was also pleasantly surprised by the chipotle chicken sandwich. The chicken was tender, but what really stood out was the bread. It tasted and felt homemade, giving the sandwich an extra level of freshness that made it so memorable. If you're an Afghan food lover or just looking to try something new, this hidden gem is definitely worth a visit. read more

Afghan Shams Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Delicious Afghan food Our favorite are Qabuli Uzbaki Palau (Lamb gormah served with basmari rice topped with carros & raisin) and manto ( beef dumplings) read more

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We ordered the bendi, mantu, chapli kabob, and qabli rice. All items were delicious. We were actually accompanied by an Afghan friend and who was impressed with the mantu. The prices were reasonable. For dessert, we had the sheer yakh, a delicious traditional ice cream made by hand on premise. It was served with crushed pistachio topping. Note that this is not on their current printed menu, so ask for it to round up the meal! The staff was attentive and friendly. The restaurant is clean and well air-conditioned. They play Afghan (Farsi/Pashto) music, which adds an authentic ambiance to the dining experience. There is ample parking. read more

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hmMm lots of spices and seasonings that are noticeable, particularly masala and cumin. all in all, the dishes were all yummy. the dumplings were very different from what i'm used to. always will lov garlic naan tho! and omg forgot to take a photo of the malai (curded milk dessert) but it's been my childhood favourite service was welcoming and nice too! plenty of parking on a monday around 4pm read more

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Very friendly owner and employees. Food is great. Portion is good and price is reasonable.Restaurant is clean. Restrooms are also clean. read more

Malak was so very nice and very genuine with her service and hospitality We had an AMAZING night here! The food was more than amazing read more

Afghan Shams Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Anaheim, California

I come and order some food. The hostess such an amazing kind lady. Malak was super helpful and sweet. I ordered bunch of different food.

The service here is not great here. The server we had was really trying but I could tell others were just sitting around. Seemed like most of the staff were people watching and gossiping instead of doing anything. Our server was running around doing everything. We should have known it was not going to be a good meal when they informed us they were out of chicken when we tried to order. The drinks took an hour before arriving at our table and the food took even longer. It would have been quicker to walk across the street to get innout. When the food arrived, we were extremely disappointed with the portion size of the meat relative to everything else and most of the meat was super dry. My Afghan friends were extremely disappointed and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Every time we visit LA, we make sure to stop here at least once. The food is delicious, and the Sheeryakh is absolutely amazing! They were also kind enough to show my 9-year-old son how Sheeryakh is made and explain the whole process to him. It was such a wonderful experience for him, and we really appreciated their hospitality. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Afghan food and a great experience! read more

I would recommend the mantu and the chicken kabobs!! It does take a while for the food to come, but that's how you know it's fresh!! The dessert ice cream is a flavorful and different than other ice creams I have had. read more

Afghan Shams Restaurant - Chicken Kabob & beef - Afghan Near Me - Anaheim, California

The staff were super friendly, the place was clean and the food delicious, great portion size! read more

Afghan Shams Restaurant - We got the family meal! The serving was plenty and was very delicious! We will be coming back for sure! - Afghan Near Me - Anaheim, California

Food: 5/5 Service : 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I had qabuli uzbeki Palau Also I had Chicken Kabobs Comes with bread I recommend it read more

Afghan Shams Restaurant - Lamb Karahi - Afghan Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Ordered Bolani from this place cause they had a buy one get one deal. Tell me why you guys decided to replace my order with an item $20 more expensive? Makes no sense when you have the goddamn bolani that comes with the other dish. You just decided you wanted more of my money. Predatory as fuck. I'm gonna be even more pissed if the food is as bad as everyone says read more

Afghan Shams Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Anaheim, California

Very Disappointed...!!!! We Waited for an hour before we got the food. This is not Afghan food. The food had no flavor and salt. The Qabuli is definitely not Afghan Qabuli palaw.. The kabob was somewhat ok. The Chapli kabob was burned and no taste. They forgot to bring the drinks and after the third time asking we finally got it. I know it's a new restaurant but they need to hire an Afghan chef and fix their food and wait time or they fail. They are very friendly but need to work on their service. read more

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Genuinely surprised the rating isn't higher for this place. Their mantu and bolani are absolutely delicious! The bolani is stuffed with potatoes and leeks and served with a yummy sauce on the side. I will be a returning customer to try their kabobs! read more

If you come to Afghan Shams, the Mantu is definitely a must try! Absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The staff here were very attentive, welcoming, and friendly throughout the entire visit, which made the experience even better. Also -- the ice cream here is SO good! It's not listed on the menu, but make sure to ask for it because it's definitely worth trying. Great food, warm atmosphere, and excellent hospitality. I'll definitely be back! read more

I tried this place a few times before giving a review so I'd know exactly what to give. my favorite dish from this place is the Chicken Karahi as it is very flavorful. The waiters and waitresses best skills is their memory. We tell them a long and complicated order and with no notes or paper to write on, they bring exactly what we asked. When we eat as a family there we like to receive all our food at once but they tend to give us our orders one by one and some of us eat while others ate left hungry for a while. But I wouldn't dock a point for this. I would recommend asking if we are wanting to eat everything at once or if they can bring it one by one. I love that this Afghan restaurant was opened and the food is very delicious, though. read more

Food was amazing and came out fast - people were very friendly. Big restaurant. Lamb karahi was very good and tandoori bread was amazing

We ordered Chicken Karahi and Chapli Kabob. There were okay I would say needs more improvement. Naan is one of better Naan I have eaten. It took long time to cook the items, even though the restaurant was empty. read more

Not sure what's going on with the reviews... but I came here for an Afghan Concert Event on Saturday night. The parking is limited however the service was outstanding - the food was on point and fresh. I loved the samosa and beef w spicy rice. The staff was prompt and friendly. We had about 150 guest and everything went well. Will be back to try the chapli kabob heard it's yummy. They also have Afghan ice cream which I also need to try. read more

Absolutely one of the best Afghan restaurants I've ever visited! The kabobs were outstanding--perfectly seasoned, tender, juicy, and grilled to perfection. Every bite was full of authentic Afghan flavor, and everything tasted incredibly fresh and delicious. The Afghan ice cream was amazing too! It tasted just like the traditional ice cream you would find in Kabul. It was freshly prepared, rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. The restaurant was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The waiters and staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. If you're looking for authentic halal Afghan food, this is the place to go. I highly recommend it to everyone. Bring your family and friends--you won't be disappointed. Let's support this wonderful local halal Afghan restaurant. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Nice food and great service. The chapli kababs are a bit different than other places, but still really good.

HIHG prices and shrinking SMALL portion sizes, eating in shams feel like a poor value. prices too high portion very little SERVICE SLOW .afghan ice cream very bad waste of money.will not come back and no afghan shoulg go till they learn. read more

We got out of Disneyland it was a little bit late, found the restaurant via google map, the food was amazing and the staff was friendly and nice. Everything was perfect, recommend to everyone read more

Shams Afghan Restaurant is the real deal. This is from-scratch cooking, not fast food and definitely not microwaved or rushed. Everything is made after you order. If you choose a slow-cooked meat dish, expect to wait sometimes close to an hour and that's exactly why it tastes so good. The flavors are deep, authentic, and clearly made with care. This is not a place for a quick bite. If you want fast food, there's a Taco Bell down the block. If you want real Afghan food done right, Shams is absolutely worth the wait. The TV and music is a bit too loud. read more

Food is delicious. Service is excellent. Ambiance is nice. So eat what you pay for...

The food was the best kabuli palo chapli kabab was and lambs kabab so tender I absolutely love this place you tried it before but the food has been 99.9%. I gave them 100% of their food. They got Customer fertilize. read more

Overall the food is not good I'm just wondering if they don't know how cook why they open a restaurant I don't recommend any my fellow Afghans not to go there, don't waste your time and money and I have nothing good to say about this restaurant read more

I know they just opened about a day ago, but their food is horrible. We got their qabuli uzbeki pulao, vegetable samosas, chapli kabob and bendi and they missed the mango lassi that was ordered and my friend's shami chicken and beef was also missed. The samosas were brought to us cold. The pulao had no flavor and the chapli kabob was burnt. The only thing that was okay was the bread and the water. They also didn't have items from the menu we wanted, such as mantu and bolani. Overall very disappointed with our experience. Hope they can get it together since they just opened. read more

My family and I went to Afghan Shamsh Restaurant today, and it was a complete disaster The food was horribleI have a headache now and feel like throwing up The salad was clearly leftover from at least a day ago. With the chapli kebab, there wasn't even any salad they just brought the kebab with nothing, no rice. We ordered several kinds--lamb kebab, shish kebab, chicken kebab, and mixed kebab--and none of them had even a bit of rice. Every kebab was dry; the meat was clearly leftover from two or three days ago. The service was awful--we waited over an hour and 20 minutes just to get our food. And on top of that, they charged a fortune for such terrible quality. I will never go back, no matter what. To the owner: please make your food fresh and hire people who know how to cook. You will lose customers every day. read more

It is our 4th time we have been coming. They have much improved since they opened. The food is very good now. Love the traditional sitting area on the left. The servers are great. read more

Amazing food and such a wonderful atmosphere! The staff are so friendly and make you feel right at home. The sheer e yakh is to die for!! Perfect spot for Afghan food and a must try for everyone! read more

It was nice to see a new big Afghan restaurant in Anaheim, little Arabia town. On a Saturday I expected the restaurant with people dining. There was none. I ordered boloni (flatbread stuffed leek). It was ok, not much flavor. They used premade store bought dough which was not authentic. Based on the reviews here I don't think the restraint will last long. I don't know what the political message is with the 2 flags on the billboard (see image). Just a weird vibe read more

Afghan Shams Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Anaheim, California

Fast service. The food taste very good. I recommend kabali plate . The place is clean and organize and friendly staff.

Very disappointing experience. We waited over an hour for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was cold. I was hoping the long wait would be worth it, but unfortunately the taste was poor as well. The shank was undercooked and not prepared properly. Overall, not a good experience. read more

Afghan Shams Restaurant - 107 $ plate - Afghan Near Me - Anaheim, California

5/5 for food, service, and ambiance. Gabuli Uzbeki Palau and chicken kabobs were delicious and came with bread. Highly recommended! read more

Afghan Shams Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Anaheim, California

Amazing, amazing, amazing food you guys must come and try it out!! If you're looking for authentic Afghan food, amazing service great ambience this is the place. read more

Afghan Shams Restaurant - Ambiance - Afghan Near Me - Anaheim, California

Amazing food and excellent customer service! The Kabobs were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked and Qabuli was delicious. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and the staff were very friendly. One of the best Afghan restaurants I've visited. Highly recommend Afghan Shams Restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Afghan food! read more