Long time fans of afghan food but we were blown away with the deliciousness of everything we ate…read more The pumpkin, the kabobs, even the rice were made with care and just so much flavor. Can't wait to come back!

Food was excellent. First time having Afghani food - it reminds me of a Mediterranean and Indian…read morefusion cuisine. Ordered the chicken kebab entrée. Chicken was very tender. Rice is very flavorful salad also was flavorful and refreshing with acidic accents from the onions. Red was also warm, crispy, and delicious to pair with the meal. Would come again. Happened to come out a very busy night where there was a show at the theater close by. The tables were not bussed as quickly. Also, all meals required a 18% gratuity fee, which is not ideal. Ambience can arrange from casual to low fancy. Perfect for a meal before a show, date night, or gathering with family and friends. Area is slightly challenging for parking, most likely would have to pay. Would recommend to use the public transport system.

Not sure how we waited this long to visit the Helmand but wow will definitely be a repeat visitor…read morebased on this first visit. My boyfriend's dad was visiting from out of town and we decided to take a chance and see if they had any spots open for a Friday night dinner for 3. They luckily did and we were lucky to find street parking right in front of the restaurant. The interior is done up very nicely with cultural decorative elements from the Afghani diaspora. Service was very fast and attentive and food did not take too long to get to us. I ordered the lamb shank with the raisin and carrot rice (as did my boyfriend's dad) and my boyfriend got the vegetable sampler. The lamb shank was so tender and the seasoning on it was so savory and complemented perfectly by the slightly sweet bursts of the raisins in the rice it came with. My boyfriends platter was also a smorgasbord of delicious looking veggie dishes. The prices are also very affordable in this neverending climate of higher prices for a nice meal out. Would absolutely recommend this place (I totally get why everyone raves about it) and will continue to visit in the future.

Made reservations but it didnt seem to matter, was not asked upon eventually greeting…read more The food was really good, came out super fast as well. I got the Shalgham challow but subbed the rice to the pillow and really enjoyedthe meal, good portion too. Also got that pumpkin appetizer which was good, but aside from the yogurt sauce, was just pumpkin, so wouldnt get again. I would visit again for the food.

My wife, two kids, and I had a pretty good lunch. We had the trio sampler ($10), chicken tender…read morekids meal ($8), fountain drink ($3), and a beef & chicken combo ($20). The total was $43 pre-tip. The portions for the price were pretty good. The chicken and beef were very juicy. The chicken tenders were devoured by our kids. The fries were really good! The bread dipped into the spinach and the sauce tasted awesome. We would definitely go back for more the next time we're visiting the Aquarium or Children's museum!

Visited this Inner Harbor location on an incredibly chaotic night and ate inside…read more Busy menu was a challenge, but able to order without any people waiting behind. Average customer service. Busy, loud interior but clean. Liked my gyro platter, as the combination of lamb, pita, rice, salad, and tzaziki sauce was tasty. Not memorable, but this place worked when others were overwhelmed with a lot of nearby police activity.

Great Afghan restaurant near the Hopkins hospital area. Parking can be difficult, though paid…read morestreet parking is available. Large, high ceiling interiors making it easy for large parties. I loved the kaddo borani (pumpkin with yogurt garlic sauce) -- sweet baby pumpkin balanced by a hint of the savory sauce. The chicken kabob bowl and naan were also good and filling. There appeared to be some variability in the chicken kabob bowls (some of us got potatoes/turnips, some of us got a spinach mash in the bowl though we ordered the same thing). Would love to try their main location in Mt Vernon some time! Have heard that the Kabuli Pallow is delicious.

Absolutely amazing in every aspect! The food is incredible and the waitress was so kind. The…read morerestaurant is so beautiful and comfortable. We ordered the Chicken Kabob, Kadoo Borani, Kadoo With Lamb, Salata and Banjan Borani with rice. (We ordered some sauce on side). Each dish was absolutely amazing. Everything was absolutely perfect - the lamb was AMAZING and so was the pumpkin, eggplant, salata and everything else. The cilantro sauce was so good I ate some by itself. This place has incredible service and incredible food. I would recommend everyone try this amazing restaurant and thank you so much for such great food and service! Next time I come here I am definitely going to try the Shalgham appetizer and Lamb Shank :)

Very FANCY place. Great for groups. Food delicious and…read moreplentiful. Enough for a meal the next year.

I have stopped in several times with coworkers for lunch or dinner and dined in. Placing your order…read moreat the counter is quick and easy and then you choose a table and your food is brought to you. I always order the chicken kabob which comes with rice, salad and naan bread. I tried taking my husband for lunch a couple months back and they did not appear to be open. One minute after their opening time a disheveled employee arrived and ran inside while flipping the open sign on. It gave me bad vibes that they weren't nearly prepared to be open so we ended up going somewhere else.

My husband and I were in town for work and walked around to find dinner. We decided to come here,…read moreand wow, it was amazing. We didn't have a reservation, but they seated us right away. It was packed with lots of people, and the smell in the air was tantalizing. We had the Chicken and Nask Soup, and it tasted fresh with a little spice to it. For the main course, we both had the Kofta with Basmati rice, and it was the best thing we ordered. The ambience was welcoming, with the option of sitting outside. Our waiter was fantastic -- attentive, knew the menu well, and gave us great recommendations. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Washington DC.

Every experience is elevated when sharing a laugh and great eats with friends. That being said,…read morethis review is likely a bit bias, but nevertheless, Lapis became one of my favorite meals in DC. With a touching backstory and Michelin accolades, Lapis upholds its reputation offering modern Afghan cuisine and highly shippable drinks. It doesn't matter if you dine on the patio, in the main dining area or catch a vibe in the funkier basement, the energy adds a sparkle to every sharable home style dish. What did we enjoy? Well, we ordered (and inhaled) near everything with ease. The table favorites were the dal, lamb shank, and anything and everything served with bread! All three dumplings were a mixed bag, earning mixed reviews among the group, but I can confidently say that after trying all of their desserts...yes, I recommend ending your meal with a sweet treat (preferably with sharbat if you're a fan). And most importantly, if you choose to dine here, dine with friends because this food is best enjoyed family style, accompanied by deep belly laughs and genuine joy.

Loved my lamb dish! Surprisingly reasonable pricing when you at opening/lunch too!…read more Nice cozy but elegant vibes. Great to take out your family or significant other. Interesting art on the wall and nice bathroom. Park on the parking garage below or on the side street/lot nearby. Make sure if you don't finish your lamb and ask to put it in a takeaway box go specify that you want your lamb scraps. Learn from me because my waiter tossed all my lamb and just boxed up the rice likely thinking I was done with them. Big bummer since I was looking forward to my leftovers but oh well.

Overall it was a good experience! We absolutely loved the bread and the difference sauces that…read morewent with it. The pumpkin dumplings and pan fried veggie filled dumplings were great as well. I thought my salmon wrap and the chickpea side was ok. Interesting flavors for sure. As for the service, there was always someone filling up our waters and our waiter was very nice checking in every now and then. The only downside of the experience is at the end when the waiter was boxing up all the food for us. Very sweet that they do this but when boxing up my partners food, they only boxed up the rice and they got rid of the lamb that he was looking forward to eating more of later. So that was kind of a disappointment for us. I think if we go again, we would request to box our food ourselves since I'm not sure why they decided to get rid of all of his lamb.

Whenever I visit Maiwand Kabob, I usually order one of their chicken kabob platters or a combo…read moreplatter and some appetizers. I decided to order their veggie platter this time around. I really wish I tried this earlier because this veggie dish is amazing! It includes rice, eggplant, curried chickpeas, spinach, curried potatoes and sweet peas, and a sweet pumpkin topped with yogurt. I couldn't stop eating from it even after filling a little full because everything was that good. lol. I especially loved the chickpeas and the pumpkin dish. I still love everything else that I've tried from this restaurant, but I think this veggie platter sits at the top of the list now. The food always taste fresh and the service is always great.

Ordered the grilled salmon and it was delicious! 2 thick pieces of delectably grilled salmon filets…read morethat came with saffron rice, small salad and naan bread were all tasty and with wonderful textures and seasoning. The salmon was so tender, flaky and satisfying. I will definitely go back and try more of their menu. The salmon took about 20 mins to prepare but the wait was worth it! The dining area was on par with similar kabob purveyors, decent and industrial, no nonsense. I love seafood so anytime an establishment does a fine job with any fish, I'm gonna like them!

Awesome everything!! Hummus was u real!! Protein fresh!! First time visiting but will be back.read more

This place is amazing!…read more I'm here for the weekend and came here with my cousin and sister. We ordered the lamb chops, kofta kabob, chicken Kebob plate. Everything was amazing and filled with so much flavor. They ended up treating us to the chai and hummus bc of our wait, which kudos to the service, and the hummus was amazing! Definitely a place to check out.