This place is truly a gem. Best Persian food in the area. And that's saying a lot since there are…read moremany excellent Persian restaurants in the Baltimore area. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Get the hummus app. Get kabobs... any kind. Also try the Khoresh!

So happy we decided to stop here for dinner. My family and I were headed to Towson for a franchised…read moreexperience when we saw the highly rated but physically nondescript Villagio Cafe. Villagio is of the cadre of restaurants bringing other worlds to homes in America. Mr girls had never had Persian food but the basmati rice and flavorful tender kebabs were familiar. We loved the hummus and mast-o-khyar, the Anneslie family tour entree and the saffron pistachio ice cream. We even took an extra order home. Will absolutely be back, and highly recommend. Or server was attentive, kind and helpful. The ambiance was intimate, clean and cozy!

This is a great place to go when you're "elevated". I think I would die happy if I ate this food on…read moremy death bed. For appetizers, we got Mantwo and Bowlawani- it was absolutely DEMOLISHED. Mantwo is basically afghan dumpling, and the filling was incredible savory and had a meaty texture. The was my favorite appetizer, stuffed with spiced potatoes, lentils, and chives/leeks from what I saw. The dipping sauce of yogurt and mint went amazing with it. For mains, we got the Lamb Lawand and Lamb loin chop. The lamb lawand was this savory rice dish- they served it with mushrooms and a side of beautifully seasoned spinach. It came as a stew that you were able to mix with your rice as you please. As for the lamb loin chop, it was incredibly tender- falling off the bone. Dessert was difficult, as I am deathly allergic to all nuts. My partner got the hazelnut chocolate cake, and from what I heard they rated it very highly. I got the afghan ice cream; the flavor were incredibly unique, with notes of cardamom, saffron and rose water. I usually have a problem with rose water in my desserts, as it ends up tasting overly flowery or soapy, but I think it was executed well. The toppings of dates, mangos, and figs went incredibly well with the flavors of the ice cream. My only complaint was the service being a bit slow, but at the time we went it was incredibly busy, and I don't blame the workers. Otherwise, this was a great place to go to for an elevated meal! Not TOO fancy, but not too casual either.

The wife and I finally made it to the Helmand. We got there right around 6 and got a spot right…read moreacross the street. When we walked in, we were sat in the very large dining area and our server came right over. The atmosphere definitely lends itself to a smart casual outfit vibe. Very cutesy!! We started off with the bowlani. It was a freshly gently fried samosa if I had to describe it. I enjoyed it very much. I wanted to try multiple items but for some reason wasn't very hungry so I went with the vegetarian aushuk and the mashawa soup. I also ordered the bread to dip in my soup. Everything was very tasty. The service was excellent and the overall vibe of the restaurant was pleasant. I'll be back for sure.

Came in for lunch during the week. I ordered the beef kebab bowl. It was a really large portion so…read moreI ended up taking half of it home. The beef itself was tender and tasty. I feel like the vinaigrette on the salad was too strong, so I wasn't a fan of that. The complimentary pita and hummus was good! The service was quick and our server was quite funny.

Decided to have lunch here after attempting to order a lunch special off DoorDash but the soup…read morewasn't included. Lunch time is always so lowkey and not too busy it's the perfect time to visit. There were about 3 other groups and a couple single patrons. The waiter was very attentive and allowed us to substitute haydari as one of our the mezas to our cold trio even though it wasn't one of the options. The menu was changed a bit for lunch. They offer bowls now for the lunch specials instead of the normal plates. I was not sure how I felt about that but once I got my food, it's a welcomed change. Actually love that it's served with the salad and dips in the bowl. The red lentil soup was delicious! We ordered the cold trio with baba ghanoush, saksura , and haydari but realized we didn't need to order it once our food came. I got the chicken kebab bowl and my daughter had the Adana bowl. We both loved our food and can't wait to go back.

Oh I love this place. We visit Baltimore just to go here for lunch, then dessert at Harmony. Every…read moresingle one of the appetizers is amazing, especially the pumpkin, eggplant and dumplings. Entrees are rice heavy, I prefer the wrap and lots of appetizers. Get the pomegranate juice. Service is friendly and fast.

Despite the 4.9* rating on yelp, I was very disappointed with the food. We did go on an "off" time…read morearond 5pm on a weekday so perhaps that was the issue.. We tried a few things - Kofta Challow and a Chopandez and Chicken Kabab combo and all of the meats were very dry and very bland.

It's now called kabob house. Best chicken kebabs I ever had. I thought the ones downtown and in…read moreColumbia we're good. This place was even better. It's a bit of a weight, but that's because they prepare the food so good so be prepared and order timely

This place is a GEM! I stopped in for lunch because it was nearby and had kebab in the name. Turns…read moreout this is an Azerbaijani restaurant and seems to be family-run. The menu has a lot of unique items that were unfamiliar to me in name but tasted like variations of Greek and middle eastern dishes. A large TV in the dining area shows scenes of Azerbaijan that will make you want to go visit for the beautiful coast and wonderful food. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to branch out and try something new. I'll definitely be going back to try the rest of the menu.

I'd never been before and had a few questions. Ahmed was really patient. I really enjoyed my…read morefalafel rice bowl. I also appreciate the fact that Ahmed allowed me to put two small scoops of each type of hummus so I didn't have to choose just one! My only small complaint is that I asked if the white sauce was vegan. Turns out it does have egg. I only noticed by getting back to my hotel and seeing the packaging. My ownership for not check before leaving. I got the large 'platter' and it was a very generous portion! I have a hearty appetite and did finish it myself. I had not eaten much throughout the day and was really hungry. I could also see being able to share the large.

Visited Baltimore and was looking for something for lunch. The Halal Guys on Pratt street were…read moreopen and decided to give them a try. Staff was very nice and answered all my questions regarding the menu. I'm relatively new to Mediterranean food and was pleasantly surprised at what the Halal Guys offered. I went with the regular Halal platter which comes with lettuce, tomatoes, rice and your choice of protein. I went with spicy chicken and did come with some great spice and heat. The platter was a very generous portion and could easily be shared. I did notice several food delivery services picking up orders, which is also a good sign of its popularity. Restaurant was clean and tables were wiped down frequently. The Halal Guys prices were very reasonable and would definitely come back.

Hands down best chicken shawarma in town! We came here on a…read morebusy Saturday and food was served fresh, prompt and hit the spot! Very student-friendly and perfect for health care folks like me who need fresh, healthy food in a rush!

The food is beyond good! Everything on the menu is fresh and so delicious. It's a great mix of…read moreHalal/Mex fusion and the price is unbeatable for the amount of food you receive. My all time favorite is the Power Bowl. The Falafels are extremely good and don't miss out on the pita and Hummus side. The owner goes out of his way to provide great food and the kitchen was the cleanest of them all. This place is only a block and a half from the John Hopkins Hospital... don't miss an opportunity to pickup some great food!

Tandori Kabab is tucked away in the otherwise very busy area of Golden Ring. It sits right on the…read morecorner of Philadelphia Road and Rossville Blvd. The restaurant itself is simple and clean. It's not fancy, but it's simply decorated and a good place to catch lunch. I looked at the menu before I arrived and called in my order. I settled on the boneless chicken tandoori meal. I also requested the green chatni (chutney?) sauce. It came with stewed curry chickpeas, salad, basmati rice & naan. I got the garlic naan and I believe it's an up charge for the garlic version. They give you two big pieces, which could be saved for a quick sandwich the next day. I was less than ten minutes away from the restaurant, so there was a bit of a wait for my meal to be prepared. After about ten minutes, everything was ready. When I got home, I was so excited when I pulled the container from the bag. The aromas of garlic, spices and flavors filled my home. I poured the chatni sauce over my chicken, rice and salad. It was all so amazingly delicious. The chicken was ridiculously tender and flavorful. The salad was simple and fresh. And the stewed curry chickpeas were surprisingly very tasty! I normally do not like consistency of raw/uncooked chickpeas, but in this meal, they were so very good! With tip, the meal came to about $28. A bit on the pricier side, but not a huge shock with the current state of the economy. The servers and host were accommodating and very kind. I would absolutely go back!

Food - I ordered the Tandoori Chicken Leg Platter which includes Tandoori chicken leg, Rice, Naan,…read moreChickpea curry, salad and yoghurt chutney. The chicken was cooked perfectly and delicious. Naan was slightly chewy but it was great for scooping up with chickpea curry. I also had the Chicken Seekh Kabob and it was well seasoned and tender inside. Lastly, the mint chutney it was okay, didn't really like it the yoghurt in the chutney was too tangy for my taste. Service - I ordered the food in store and the food was ready in almost 15-20 mins. The restaurant was clean and had good sitting area, but I would prefer takeout. Overall I would rate 9/10 for this food!