Delicious meal. Big fan of the mantu and lamb chops. And I liked the rice with the addaon…read moresweetness. Eggplant appetizer was good too. I do wish there was more protein in the mains. They are generous with the rice though. Really appreciated the dessert they gave us on the house. Milky and delicious!

I went here for a group meal and I know this is a popular place but I was more than pleased with my…read moremeal. The meal was seamless from start to finish, the food, the service, the atmosphere was all great. Food came out quick and our waiter Kais took care of our group effotlessly. I really enjoyed my meal overall, I would say the apps and mains were both delicious but I would give an edge to the mains. The food: Borani Banjan- This was the highlight app for me with some freshly made Afghai Naan. Man this was so good and a must order. The eggplant was cooked perfectly. Bamia- This was like a stewed Okra and I loved this dish, the okra was cooked down but the flavor was so damn good. Mantu- This was a nice delicate dumpling, it was made well but because of the cumin I couldn't help think it reminded me of Tex Mex food. Aushuk- This was OK, it was kinda strange because there was this fermented flavor to it that kinda bothered me. Chicken Afghani Kabab- I am shocked to say this but the chicken was my favorite protein. It was perfection, it was perfectly juicy with a nice smokey outer char, this was amazing. Uzbeki Qabuli Pulao- This was a braised lamb shank and was no teeth required tender. It so incredibly delicate and so delicious. Salmon- Fat slabs of salmon cooked to perfection with a nice outer smokey char. So good. Lamb Kabab- This was fine but not as exciting as the above. The lamb was chewier than I was hoping but the flavor was nice. Beef Kofta- It was like a ground meat patty. It was ok, it was a bit chewy and a bit dry but it was alright. The two I want to try on my next visit is the shrimp and the lamb chops, can't wait for a second visit.

Ordered: Samosas (~$6): fried turnovers filled with seasoned…read moreground beef Combo Kebab (~$18): boneless chicken and ground beef keema with Balkh basmati rice; raisins and carrots (+$1) Firny (~$3): Afghan milk pudding with pistachio Aya's take: I'm a big fan of Afghan food and this was my go-to spot growing up. There are only a handful of Afghan spots in Astoria and I love that they're still around after 20+ years. We started off with their complimentary fresh Afghan bread which was warm, light, and fresh! It pairs well with their white, green, and red sauces. The Samosas were fresh, perfectly crispy, with seasoned ground beef. The filling was a bit sparse and definitely could've used a lot more to make it more satisfying. It's served with a white sauce that's different than the white sauce in the bottle, so I highly recommend dipping your samosas into that one. Now for the main - you can't go wrong with the Combo Kebab. The basmati rice is super fluffy, aromatic, and exceptionally seasoned. It even had a slight sweetness to it this time. I also love the addition of carrots and raisins which might sound weird to most people but adds a layer of crunch, sweetness, and balance to the meats. The meats were grilled fresh on charcoal and were tender and flavorful. Despite this, the pieces of chicken and meat were pretty small (especially compared to other Afghan restaurants) and if they do prefer to use smaller pieces, there should be at least 8 per order to balance out the ratio of rice. I had so much leftover rice with no protein to go with. Nonetheless, it was super satisfying. It also came with a complimentary salad which is was light and refreshing, especially with their white sauce. We ended with the Firny which was actually delicious! It's light, sweet, slightly floral, and you get the crunch from the pistachios. Great note to end on and great for sharing if you just want a quick sweet bite. All in all, although there's better Afghan restaurants in Queens, you will leave here pretty satisfied!

This restaurant has my favorite lamb shank and salmon kabobs. It's so succulent and delicious! You…read morecan't go wrong. Give it a try! Happy Yelping!

The upper east side has a number of middle eastern restaurants. If you want loud and trendy, head…read moreover to Second Avenue. But if, like me, you prefer a low-key restaurant with delicious food where you can leisurely visit with friends -- Afghan Kebab House may be right up your alley. A bonus is it's BYOB without a corkage fee, unusual for NYC. Entrees are plated with rice and come with a simple yet satisfying salad. You're given a squirt bottle of the restaurant's mild white dressing, which I also used as a dipping sauce with my entree. My husband and I started with a shared appetizer: Aushak Ghoshti -- boiled dumplings with scallions and spices, topped with yogurt sauce and seasoned beef. (A Yelper's photograph piqued my interest. And yes -- it's good!) T ordered marinated lamb chops and I -- deviating from my usual chicken -- went with tandoori codfish kebab. Both recommended, though next time he'd get the lamb kebab. Notably, the restaurant accommodated my friend's strict dietary restrictions and prepared a chicken breast just as she asked. There are several options for dessert. Based on another Yelp review, we shared a generous slice of cake. Chocolatey, but not overly-so. This is a family operated restaurant with an an affable, hands-on owner. Prices are a few dollars higher than noted on their website, but not so high to deter customers. Yup. We'll return. And soon!

Side Note- Requested the website updated to match the website for the menu as they're using an old…read moresite with a defunct menu (lacks some dishes and also has wrong/different descriptions.) Anyway, a long long time ago (insert galaxy joke here,) I went to the original location of this place back when it was Afghan Kabob House II. Apparently the original had issues with rent or something similar so they moved here to this slightly smaller space which I went to a while back with a small group. The man working there was friendly and the spot looks nice and is pretty casual. Compared to the other few Afghani restaurants, the food is pretty similar to Ariana (possibly a slight preference to the latter) with this place of course being a good amount worse than the best spot which is Dunya but that is a pain to get to being in Kensington in BK. As we all ordered entrees, they gave us a large salad to begin with which had a light yogurt dressing which was simple and tasty being mostly lettuce with a bit of cucumber, cabbage, tomato, and shredded carrots. It was refreshing and worked to wet our appetite. I started with the Aushak for $8.95 listed as boiled dumplings filled with scallions, herbs, and spices topped with minted yogurt sauce. The dumplings were very soft and the dish was light with the dressing being pretty similar to what was on the salad. This was a light dish and for $3 more, I would recommend the Aushak Ghoushti instead which also comes topped with seasoned ground beef which adds extra flavor and more texture as well. For my main dish, I was originally going to get my usual standard which is the Kabuli Pulao/Palau but instead I decided to go with something I haven't had before which was the Naringe Palau for $31.95. This consisted of chunks of lamb tenderly cooked with herbs and spices under a mound of brown basmati rice topped with orange rind, pistachios, and pine nuts. The lamb was very tender with plenty of meat on the bottom. The rice had a nice texture and had a mild bitterness as well as some crunch from the various nuts. This was tasty though I would get the other dish next time. The rest of the people had either kabobs, Kabuli pulao, or some vegetarian dishes and other people enjoyed their meals. This was overall a decently tasty Afghani restaurant. It's not my favorite that I've been to but the flavors were good and the portions were decent for the price point.

The restaurant this reminds me the most of, vs anywhere else I've ever been, is Rao's. It's old…read moreschool, feels more like a home cooked meal than a restaurant meal, and has delicious food. The owner was great, definitely rubbed some people in my party the wrong way. The place is so small, I was shocked we were able to roll in with a group of 8 without a reservation. Would love to come back

The restaurant delivers exactly what you hope for when dining out. The food meets expectations, the…read moreatmosphere exceeds them and the service confirms them. Sincerely, the workers show unwavering friendliness. The amount they serve made our shared meal quite filling. I'll return to sample different menu sections.

This place is a gem, I try my best to come & enjoy their food every time I come to Jackson Heights…read more This time I came with my husband so he can try some authentic Bangladeshi food. It was Ramadan & almost time to break fast . Obviously the place was packed but they were able to give us a seat . We tried the Iftar plater & it was great. Also had to try their Rooh afzah because my hubby never tried that drink before. Like always customer service was great, price is reasonable. Food was excellent. Thank you guys for making his first experience wonderful!

The food is good over here. The service was good too. The place is nice as well. The servers were…read moregreat.

If you want flavorful charcoal grilled meat- this is the food cart to go to. This place always has…read morea line but it moves fast so don't be intimidated. We ordered a kofta platter as well as a half chicken- both came with two soups, one tomato based the other was I believe a orzo base with a side salad and two types of rice with side of hot sauce and white sauce. The sides were a nice touch since it's a little different from other halal carts but it's really the smoky herbs of the meat that really sings. For these two platters it cost us 29 dollars total and that's pretty reasonable for a meal for two people with leftovers as well. Give them a try!

Tasty long fresh hot sandwiches. A good cart is hit and miss and today was a big hit. I ordered the…read morechicken sandwich. It canne with lettuce, white sauce and hot sauce. Simple but perfectly done. The sauce doesn't drench the sandwich but it's very satisfying. The hot sauce gives it a nice kick. Plus the sandwich is very big s so you can share, save some or just feast. Mera's Tip: get a sandwich but ask for less lettuce.

This is the best Indian restaurant in Astoria. The food is very fresh & delicious. The buffet on…read moreSaturday from 12-3 pm is tasty and a great deal. I'm salivating thinking about it. The staff are pleasant and attentive. Run (do not walk) to Yaar!

Had a craving for Aloo Gobi Matar Staff was very nice and…read morefood came quick Basmati was delicious The dish itself was a bit bland. There are no gluten free markings on any of the menu items, but there are vegan markings. Staff was helpful in choosing a vegetarian dish. Quiet spot right near the subway.

Three of us came here for dinner last night (Tuesday). At 7:00 pm, place was pretty quiet. The…read morerestaurant is small-ish and it looks like most tables are for 2. We got a four-top at the front of the place. The restaurant decor is pleasant. It's a bit dark inside, but welcoming. Our server was very friendly. We started by ordering three starters - Mantu Dumplings (described in the menu as: steamed dumplings w/ beef, onions, cilantro + spices, topped with garlic mint yogurt sauce and garnished with lamb gravy and yellow split peas), Borani Banjan (eggplant) and Bamia (okra, stewed with tomato and onion sauce). Each of the starters was great. I think my favorite was the dumpling, followed by the eggplant and then the okra. Although the okra dish was delicious, it seemed like the simplest one, and one I could make most easily at home. The server suggested we get an order of Afghan Naan to go with the starters. The Naan was "OK". I would call that the weak part of the meal. It was fairly flavorless and didn't really enhance the flavors of the starters. The three of us shared two entrees - Chicken Afghan Kabob and Salmon Kabob. Each comes with a large side of rice. We also ordered one Qabuli (a rice topping made of raisins and carrots, sautéed in a cardamom syrup). The Qabuli is an extra dollar. The server said he would put it on the side, which was an excellent suggestion, because the rice was flavorful on its own and the Qabuli on its own made an excellent, sweet side dish. The Kabobs were both very good. The chicken was moist and tender and nicely seasoned. But the salmon - oh my gosh - the salmon light, flaky texture melted in my mouth. I couldn't stop eating the salmon. The rice was flavorful and the texture consistent. Before serving the entree, the server brought over a small salad to share, which was refreshing - lettuce and tomato and cucumbers. We didn't order dessert. But the server comped us a Firnee (homemade custard), which was very good. We were so full we couldn't finish it (or most of the rice from the entrees). The portions here are a nice size. Bottled waters were $2 each. They were ice cold and a good value for a restaurant. Honestly, the prices here overall are very reasonable. The food is good and nice portion sizes.

Food: I ordered the Mixed Afghani lunch special from here for $12.99. Lunch specials are to go…read moreonly. The lunch special included a few pieces of chicken kebab and a ground lamb kebab along with salad and rice. The rice was very flavorful and delicious. The meat was overall good, but some pieces were a bit dry. Overall, I really enjoyed the flavors of the food and would get it again. Service: Staff were really friendly, but the service was quite slow considering we were the only ones ordering food at the time. I wouldn't come here if you're looking to grab a quick lunch to go. Ambiance: The restaurant is small but has tables for you to eat at. They automatically charge a 20% gratuity for parties of two or more if you want to dine in. Overall, I would recommend this place!

Insanely delicious meal, and great for a larger group to share. Each individual entree is pricier,…read morebut justified by portion size for sharing! Super flavorful, and loved the free pita and sauces.

Really liked this spot for a Valentine's and a birthday party we had missed in February with my…read morepartner. Everything was nice, including the decor. The Persian lamb kabab, Sulton Kabab and Zereski rice were delicious and we will be back in the near future

I had a lovely dinner at Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe and I am certainly looking forward to my next…read morevisit. The restaurant felt homey and I could tell there were many regulars and other return visitors, for good reason! Ordered: Masala Chai ($4.50)- this tasted authentic, was nicely spiced, and wasn't too sweet. I only wish the cup was bigger. Steamed momo ($12+)- I like how you have the option to mix and match. We ordered the mixed vegetable and the oyster mushroom and surprisingly I much preferred the oyster mushroom variety. The mixed vegetable momo tasted more earthy to me. Himalayan rice set ($20.5)- this was a very nice assortment- there was rice, lentil dal, your protein of choice- (I chose beef brisket), stir fried cabbage, broccoli rabe, pickled vegetables and crisp flatbread. The only downside in my opinion was that the brisket wasn't too tender and I didn't love the beef flavoring or preparation. The rest of the items were so delicious! I've been thinking about this meal ever since I left the restaurant. You don't want to skip this place.

I had high hopes from this place since it was pretty busy when I walked in and the pictures looked…read moreamazing. I was disappointed. I just feel like the flavors could have been better on everything I got. I had one dish that the The chili chicken was sweet and spicy but it wasn't particularly better than any other spicy chicken I ever had. The jhol momo tasted cheesy which was unexpected and didn't go with the sauce or broth. The roti was more tortilla sized n pretty flat. Maybe that's just authentic to Tibetan cuisine. The empanada things were fine.