Abas Hamidi Afghan restaurant is a hidden gem. The owner is so friendly, she makes all the food…read morethere and she offers catering services too. I love the Chapli Kabob, Kobedeh Kabab, Mantoo and the Badnjan Buranee. And the Baklava and Cream Rolls are super delicious. You won't be disappointed, believe me, this place is worth the visit.

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Clean market/grill with yummy Afghan/Middle Eastern treats, basic groceries, amazing Afghan bread…read moreand good takeout options. The guy who works there is really nice - always greets me with a "hello brother".

Such a great find! I recently moved to the area and saw this market out of the corner of my eye…read more Today, I decided to pop in and see what they have. First of all, this place is very clean. They offer a wide array of goods ranging from dairy products, to meat, to dry goods, spices and specialty items, and hot steaming barbari bread. They also have a grill which makes a wide array of foods. We got the kabob combo 1 which has chicken and tekka kabobs- yum! Also a bolani gandana which was also very good and crispy. Also got a box of koolooche. They were very friendly, quick and a great mom and pop business. All very good and I will be back!

I'm not an authority on Afghan food so this is rated as an outsider…read more Overall the food can be summarized as: lightly seasoned, enjoy the simple flavors of each component, and Must use the sauces to complete the dish. I personally think everything needed some salt, but maybe it's meant to be this way. Highlight is most definitely the green sauce (yogurt and chili, not spicy), baklava (sweet sticky on the bottom and flaky crisp on top, not overly sweet), yogurt mint drink (dough). Shami beef and chicken kebab were juicy and not dry. Through a bit of miscommunication.. I was given the yogurt drink instead of the normal side of yogurt cucumber sauce for the meat, and was warned by Ali that some people don't like it since it's a yogurt drink with salt, but honestly it was great and was essentially a yogurt mint sauce I expect from other Mediterranean/Middle Eastern type places but more watery. So admittedly I just took sips of this while taking bites of the kebab and rice and it was pretty much the flavors I was looking for, but an extra step. Beef Mantu was another source of confusion since there are regular and homemade versions (I didn't realize). They made me the homemade version without confirming with me on the phone; no problem. It was filled with lightly seasoned beef and topped with interesting spices. Overall not bad not great, definitely needs sauce / salt. Too light in my opinion. And for $25 I wouldn't get again not worth it. The customer service from Ali was great. Knowing this was my first time he explained everything, offered to charge me less due to the miscommunications (I declined), and gave complimentary side of sauce and baklava as a nice gesture. Good food. I know how to order next time. Extra green sauce or yogurt drink all over.

Good stuff! The star rating is purely for the type and grade of restaurant this is…read more As we've always had this place on the raider being its neighbor, we finally made it here and met the owner. Service was pleasant, and we received enough attention throughout the meal course. Great, open seating with the view on the Monument Boulevard, that was bright and comfortable. The outstanding Afghani food, and even better the desserts with saffron tea made this experience complete throughout. Would highly recommend Narunj Palow with thinly sliced dates. Turned out to be a little bit pricier than I thought it would be for a lunch, however, it really did worth it.

Absolutely outstanding experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The…read morekebabs were incredibly tender and juicy, with authentic Afghan spices that made every bite memorable. The rice was perfectly prepared, fluffy, and complemented the meat beautifully. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a warm atmosphere that added to the overall dining experience. Portion sizes were generous, prices were reasonable, and the quality exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for authentic Afghan cuisine, this place is a must-visit. I will definitely be coming back and recommending it to friends and family!

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I came to get 12 skewers lamb kabobs as my husband and I wanted to eat more of it since the last…read moretime we came. We called again and told them that we will come pickup at 1:30pm. We came at 1:30pm and the cashier lady went in the back to get my order. I think it would have been nice to have my order ready by the cashier so it is right there when I come and pickup rather than having to wait for the lady to fetch the item as it took a minute. Just a suggestion. But the food is great. I paid after the order was fetched and I left. In and out in less than five minutes.

Good food and have Afghan and Mediterranean products to sell. The service is good and the guy on…read morethe counter are friendly and offer good service.

I think I'm in love…read more.. We stumbled upon Mazza as we were looking for a bite to eat before hitting the movies. What a gem we found! Mazza has been in business for 3 months and took over the spot that Agave had been. Everything was great, but here's my list in descending order - Mixed Bolani - freshly made bolani with potatoes and chives. This dish came out piping hot and I slathered all three sauces on top (yogurt, cilantro/mint?, sweet and spicy pepper). Great way to start the meal. I kind of inhaled this one, so next time I will try to slow down and taste the flavor. Tikka Kebab - tender pieces of meat on skewers. The menu said beef/lamb, but all the pieces I got tasted like lamb. Nice sear on the lamb and fattier pieces were tasty (not grisly). This is accompanied by flatbread and an herby, cucumber salad. Eggplant side - I have a friend that makes an excellent version of this dish and I really haven't found anything close until trying this one at Mazza. Cooked down so it just melts in your mouth. Flavors are great and the yogurt just takes it over the top. Chapli Kebab - we had a "I'll have what she's having" moment when this dish came out for the neighboring table. Onions, beef patties and tomato come out on a scalding hot metal plate. This dish was causing smoke for a good 2 minutes after landing on our table. Beef is definitely spiced as the description says (herbs and sumac?) and it comes with a side of fluffy rice. Tip - if you are coming for a meal and a movie, they are currently running a promotion for 15% off your order if you show proof of your movie attendance. Mazza nails it with a triple crown of fantastic good, generous portions, and really affordable prices. Really excited that this is an option for us in the East Bay!

Our foodie family enjoyed our early dinner at Mazza. The staff was friendly. The dishes we ordered…read morewere all delicious. We especially liked the two kabab dishes we ordered: Tikka Kabab and Chapli Kabab. I like the spices they use. I have no idea what spices but everything was good! The kids really liked the bolani. They were being creative and putting yogurt sauce, rice, and meat inside the bolani! They also gave 15% off because we had movie tickets right next door. What an amazing deal! We will be back!

Service is quick and easy. Big menu board with the pricing and etc can be seen up front…read more Place is small but big enough to host a big group up to 10 or small groups of 1-4s. Parking is plenty on the street or in their little lot if early/off hours. If it's on a busy time or with events going on at Todos Santos Plaza, then it can be tricky to find parking. I got the Chicken Platter ($18.99) It came with rice, chicken, salad, humus, 4 triangle pita bread and extra tzatziki sauce on the side. The first thing I noticed right away was that they love their sumac here. I don't mind it at all and the more sumac the better I think. The rice is really fluffy and pairs really well with the chicken. With the tzatziki sauce drizzled on top and extra to add on each bite, it's a great combo wombo of flavor. The hummus is really good too! It is not watery like some places and holds its shape well. Went great with the rice/chicken, with pita or even by itself! Salad was just mix of greens, tomatos, cucmbers with some cheese crumble. No olive oil or vinegar was added so I had to spread some tzatziki to give it a little boost. Overall the dish was really delicious. I would recommend to come here if you like Mediterranian food. Interested in their falafal and would likely get that next time. Water is free here and the utensils are plastic for those that are picky.

Appropriately called Falafel Flame because the falafels are fire…read more Came by with some coworkers yesterday for the first time and ordered a falafel platter. They serve big portions and the food is delicious! Falafels were not dry at all. The pita and rice were so good! And the hummus! All of it, really. I'm excited to go back and try the gyro. Super friendly service, and they hustle to get your food to you. It's a small place, so not a ton of seating, but I really enjoyed my experience.

One of the most underrated spots in Concord! I love their food and they are so nice. They make a…read morereally good mint lemonade.

Had a plate and cleaned it! The chicken kabab was cooked perfectly. I would eat it for breakfast,…read morelunch, and dinner! The place can use some touch up to feel inviting. I questioned my decision when I stepped in. It feels like the owner is letting go and ready to retire. The atmosphere doesn't match the taste of the food. The dine in meal screams "to-go", served with compostable plate and plastic utensils. The waste bin by the door say clean up after yourself. What am I tipping for?