So happy to be back in the area and able to indulge in this exquisite menu again! This visit I…read moretried their chicken filled mantoo, since it's usually beef. My family opted for the lamb and chicken chapli kabobs. Every bite I stole from them was deeply flavored and delightful. Generous servings of meat and rice came with naan and sauces. The woman helping me was so sweet and friendly as always. Business is located on a busy area of Watt Ave in a shopping plaza between Peenoy market and Superb pizza.

We've been looking for an Afghan restaurant for a while and we found a great one. Located in a…read moresmaller strip mall off of Watt Ave in Sacramento. When we walked in, the restaurant had a few tables for dine in. The menus were at the front and you order at the front and once the food is ready, they bring it to your table. We shared 3 dishes. The chicken mantoo, which was delicious dumpling dish. The lamb/beef koobideh. And my favorite dish growing up, Qabili, which is lamb shank under a bed of rice topped with raisins and carrots. The owners were there taking the orders and cooking our meals. Very hospitable and kind. Looking forward to coming back.

We had lunch here yesterday for the first time. AMAZING!! If you like food that has amazing flavor,…read morecooked fresh and HOT immediately.. this is your place. The nann was the freshest we have ever had. The environment was very nice and clean. The owners were proud and very nice. Definitely give it a try... you won't be disappointed

I ordered a kind of stew with lamb and spinach. The flavor was superb but the lamb could have…read moresimmered a bit longer. The flavor was enhanced by the meat being cooked on the bone and some of the bones were split which enabled the marrow to enrich the flavor even more. The portion was more than ample and I shall enjoy another meal as a result. I will simmer the meat longer to complete tenderizing it. I first encountered Afghan cuisine some 20 years ago when I was privileged to work with resettling Afghani people in St Louis, MO. I have eaten at many Afghan restaurants since then and have enjoyed the food very much. However, of all the restaurants and homes that I've eaten in, I have found that I do not enjoy the sauces offers here. There is no true "white" sauce that I've eaten elsewhere and all of the sauces are watery instead of thick. Perhaps it is a regional preference. Also, I wish they would consider adding a half naan/half rice option to the place instead of rice OR naan. The rice, by the way is absolutely DELICIOUS I also enjoy the complimentary green or milk tea but would appreciate a cooler of water to be dispensed in the same area. I enjoy both the food ambience in this casual spot. I will continue to return, as I work my way through their menu.

I live near by and this place has become a regular for me. If you want a good gyro this is the…read morespot! I recommend getting just the gyro as it comes with a side of fries. The meat is so flavorful and the sauce is amazing. The food comes out in less than 10 minutes but be advised that it is take out only. I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant, it is always wonderful

Been to Halal Bitez quite a few times and about time to leave a review…read more I usually get number #2 chicken, #5 or #7. The food is good and quality wise I'ld rate it at 8 out of 10. Chicken kabobs seem a little bit dry and at sometimes not very tender. The reason for 3 stars is because I had a couple mishaps when I called in my order. One time I asked for a side salad @ $1.99 and got charged $3.99 instead. On a different occasion I asked for all white rice and got a mixture of both,... but otherwise this place is a solid 3-4 stars. Will be back again and will update my review if I see less mistakes,.. but for now I'll leave it at 3 stars.

The food was amazing! Truly enjoyed every dish we ordered. The chicken curry was We will…read moredefinitely be coming back. The service was good and the staff were helpful since we had no idea what to order.

This place is in the old Huong Lan sandwich shop, at Folsom and La Loma in Rancho…read more There is no seating, the food is to go. The employees were friendly. The grocery section is decent. They have a good amount of Middle Eastern groceries, I saw a few American items, and even a few Russian items. They have kitchenware, they have dried fruits, they have cookies and pastries, etc. I bought a bag of dried figs. I thought they were a bit high, pricewise, but they were very, very good. I ordered from here two days in a row. Both times, I asked for my food mild. Both days, the main dish was not spicy at all. The first time, they told me it would be about 15 minutes for my food to be ready. That was fine, I had the time. I had the veggie Samosas, And the manto, which are dumplings with beef and spices, topped with a sour yogurt sauce and lentils. I believe there was also some pepper on the top. I had enough for two meals. Everything was very good. The samosas were delicious, and didn't seem that spicy when I were eating them, but my lips were definitely tingling afterwards. I didn't mind at all. They came with a chutney, but I didn't have any. I've never really cared for chutney. Chutney is definitely an acquired taste. The Manto, was also extremely good. The dumplings were tender, I liked the filling, and while yes, the yogurt sauce was a little bit sour, it was not overly so. It complemented the dish very well. I liked the lentils, and whatever spice it was that came with them on the top. The dish was great. The next day, I decided to order ahead from DoorDash. I did pickup, because they are not part of the dash pass program, and so you have to pay a delivery fee even if you are a dash pass member. This time I ordered the beef samosas, and the qabili palaw, which is like a biryani. It had fragrant, rice, roasted carrots, raisins, and a lamb shank. I also ordered the. Fini, which is a traditional Afghan custard. They called me back to tell me that they were out of the fini, and out of the beef samosas, so I had the veggie samosas again and I ordered the Gulab, jamun which I really like. The main dish was again a home run. The rice was tender, fragrant and delicious, I liked the carrots, and the raisins added a pop of sweetness. The lamb shank was very large, tender, and delicious. It had a large bone that I could use as a handle, to eat it "Fred Flintstone style." :). Again, I had enough for two meals. While the gulab jamun was tender and had plenty of the sweet syrup on the inside, they only gave me one. I had thought they would at least give me two of them. The price of the food both days was very reasonable, and I want to come back and try more things. Thank you.

I stopped in tonight to try out Darya Restaurant and more specifically the gyro plate, which is one…read moreof my favorites. It was slow tonight when I came in so the service was prompt and the man behind the counter was very friendly and asked several questions I had about the menu and about halal food in general. He taught me a few new things about middle eastern food and he was very helpful in that regard. I ordered the gyro plate and at the last minute decided to just eat in rather than take-out. So, I had a seat and the man at the counter brought out a very delicious chicken and corn chowder which was an unexpected surprise and I really enjoyed it greatly. Then, as I finished the soup, he brought out the gyro plate which was stacked generously with rice, meat, sauce with lettuce, tomato and onions. The meat was delicious, the Greek tzatziki cucumber sauce was very good also. Overall, for a very reasonable cost of about $15 I had a very satisfying meal that I struggled to even finish. Very good value. I will return with the family and I can recommend Darya to anyone looking for a meal! I did notice some very negative reviews, and I suspect that this could be related to cultural misunderstandings perhaps? English is clearly not the first language for the people running this restaurant so I think it's important to understand that perhaps it's a good policy to level expectations to that fact.

Not recommended for group and famil. rude and unprofessiona…read more Unhealthy food, made us sick

best customer service! best quality food!…read morebest bread! huge selection and variety! i love love love this afghan market in particular especially since they have the sadat chicken kabob,please keep it in inventory because they are amazongpy delicious

The food and this place is rotting, piles and piles and piles of cookies of different sorts and…read moreit's all rotten. They just buy everything at a discount and pile it up and sit on it if somebody buys it. Big advice try anything before you buy it even better don't even try just walk away. The meat doesn't look fresh either. It's really a sad affair what happened with all the afghanis coming into Sacramento, they bought all the grocery stores and restaurants to open Afghani restaurants and grocery stores, there is one on every damn block and sometimes two or three across from each others. How many Afghani restaurants or grocery stores do we need? They can survive making $100 a year and write off taxes. We no longer have Mediterranean food meaning food from the Mediterranean like Lebanese or Syrian or Jordanian food, it all has been taken over by afghanis and they pretend to cook Mediterranean food when it's not. Afghani food is primarily meat and rice and they wouldn't know a vegetable to save their lives when Mediterranean food is primarily vegetables balanced with some meat. Stay away from this rotten place and be cautious about other Afghani stores as well, it's pretty much the same quality and story.

I order the beef rice place and got bland rice with half a piece of beef and the rest was fat. I…read morewill never be returning to this place. Service was ok. Food suck. I need a refund!

SEE REVIEWS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. Appears it's under new ownership…read more One of the worst eatery places I've ever experienced. How is this a sit-down restaurant but no bathroom for your customers???? They have a "No Public Restroom" sign inside the restaurant. How are you not available to take orders during lunch hour on a weekend because you're praying...right in front of the register??? This is not Afghanistan. I ordered the chicken plate to go. The chicken tasted old like it was made a day or two before AND it tasted like it was boiled. It had absolutely NO flavor. There was a VERY small portion of chicken and lots of rice. The rice tasted ok but you could tell it was not made the same day. I took one bite and tossed the entire thing. The bolani was just ok, no salt. The so called chatty sauce was so watered down. I was excited to support this small business, especially as an Afghan. I was absolutely disappointed and nearly disgusted by my experience here. I will NEVER return nor will I ever recommend this place. I would not be surprised if they go out of business soon.

Delicious! I had the qabili palaw. Meat was succulent and perfectly seasoned. Salad was fresh and…read morebread was tasty dipped in the saucy beans on the side. Really wish I could buy the tea (I did ask about the blend)! It's 85° today and I've had two cups. They gave me a cup of it to-go too. Morning me will be very happy.

My mom, aunt, sisters, and I came here together, and we had such a wonderful experience. The owner…read morewas working completely by himself, but he was still incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive to everyone. Despite being busy, he made sure we were taken care of and never made us feel rushed. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, and our whole family enjoyed their meals. What stood out the most was the owner's positive attitude and great customer service. Even while handling everything on his own, he remained patient, friendly, and professional. It is clear that he takes pride in both his food and his customers. We left happy, full, and grateful for such a great experience. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back with my family again.