Wanted to try a new Afghan spot so I decided to give this one a shot. Pretty good! I ordered a mixed gyro platter and a chicken tikka kabab. Both were very flavorful and of course, I smothered it with the almighty white sauce. It definitely hit the spot and delivered on bold, exotic flavors that transport you straight to Kabul The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender and with a good blend of seasoning to give it great flavor. Be sure to try the green sauce too. I believe it's called chatney? This place did not disappoint and I would definitely return! Delicious halal food read more

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If you've never tried Afghan food, this is the perfect place to start. The Mixed Grill Platter is next-level -- tender lamb, juicy chicken, flavorful kofta, and perfectly grilled shrimp, all seasoned with warm Afghan spices and cooked to perfection. You can taste the tradition in every bite. And the Bolani? Unreal. Crispy, golden flatbread stuffed with herbed potatoes -- total comfort food. Dip it in their yogurt chutney and you'll be hooked. The food isn't just delicious -- it's soulful. Afghan hospitality shines here: generous, warm, and unforgettable. read more

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Disclaimer: my review is based off of takeout orders.. My book club ordered the Family platter and honestly, we were all blown away! Since then, I've been ordering from Uber eats. Don't judge me... I really didn't want to drive! The food is an always delivered hot and fresh! I usually order the mantoo and chicken tikka kabab that's served with basmati rice and sauce. Their white sauce, garlic sauce, and chakni are delicious! The chicken isn't dried out and it's very juicy and tender! The mantoo was nice as well. One day, I'll drive to the restaurant & I'll update my review. However, they never messed up my order and the food has always been consistent. Maybe that's why Uber eats keeps sending me reminders to place an order.. read more

Chicken shawarma is really good but you have to pay a few dollars extra for them to add more chicken or meat as the qty they put does not do justice for the price of the shawarma, rating is based on taste of food. If I were to base on quantity it would be a 1. read more

This place caught my attention while watching a couple feature this restaurant on a YouTube short.(DevourpowerTV) The owner Hash is such an Awesome gentleman, he was very patient in explaining all the differences and nuances between the kababs. We had a delightful culinary afghan experience that offered a rich tapestry of spices, flavors and textures. One standout dish is the mantoo dumplings, filled with seasoned chicken meat and topped with a savory garlic white yogurt and a tomato-based sauce with chick peas. We ordered the chicken and beef kofta platters and the 3 chapli platter. The food has a mix of savory and mild spices making it a perfect dish for all palate types. Hash said If you want it spicy they definitely can light your taste buds on fire. They have a private lot so parking is not an issue. There is no server to take your order. Just place your order at the counter and find a table, they will bring it over. When you're finished, clean up after yourself and throw out your trash in the designated area. NOTE: There is a 20% service charge added to your bill when dining in with a party of 3 or more people. It's posted on the front cover of the menu. I know times are tough, but a little steep when there really is not a server taking care of you as we know it. It's definitely worth the hype and the price. I'm looking forward to return real soon. read more

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I ordered the chicken over rice. It came up to about $11-12 with card. I was surprised how heavy the tray of food was. A comparable platter at Shah's Halal is way lighter. They definitely pack the tray with a lot of rice and chicken. However, quantity does not mean quality. And I think they failed with executing this dish. The chicken was very dry and had 0 flavor. Chicken over rice platters are usually prepared using chicken thigh, which is naturally juicier and more flavorful. But they totally used the chicken breast tikka kebab and chopped it up. The rice was fine. Signature afghan brown rice. Salad comes with lettuce, pickled, red onions (Salty), cucumbers and tomatoes. The food on it's own is FLAVORLESS. Pouring white sauce is the only way to eat this and to add some moisture to the food, which is VERY DRY. I must say their white sauce is very good. Better than Shah's. I didn't even try the hot sauce because the guy said it was "very spicy". read more

Delicious Afghani food with yummy kebabs and aromatic rice, I definitely cannot wait to come back and try everything else on the menu. This is a good substitute to Persian food or anything Middle Eastern that you're craving. read more

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Love the decor of the place and quick service. Food was delicious and packed with flavor. You can really tell how well the meats were marinated and cooked to near perfection. read more

I really like this spot for a more casual Afghan dining experience. While I think the kebabs and main entrees are tasty, they remind me of halal cart like food and didn't have the subtlety of afghan meat seasoning. They had a very tasty mantoo though and it was vegetarian friendly which is tough to find with such a meat-heavy food culture. Theirs used squash instead of meat and was slightly sweet from the squash which contrasted nicely with the tangy yogurt. Would definitely go back and try more dishes! read more

Was doing a pickup around the corner and after the truck was loaded, decided to get some lunch... had never been to much of Long Island and had no idea there was such a big south Asian population! There was a ton of options but o chose Kandahar grill. Never had afghan food so I figured I'd give it a try. Was pleasantly surprised... the kofta was spiced perfectly and chicken was equally delicious! Definitely making this place a regular stop when I'm in the area! read more

Kandahar Grill - Kebab Near Me - Hicksville, New York

For dinner with the family I'm going to give this place four stars easily service was good. We got seated. Immediately. Tables were clean so we're the dishes and things we had two appetizers. One was some dumplings with yogurt sauce on top and the other was a pancake of fried pancake with a potato filling they were both excellent & came out quickly And then I had the chicken & beef kofta which came with rice and salad. It was delicious, nicely seasoned and tender. There were 3 side sauces on the table. Servings were more than we could eat so we got the box and took some home. Wait staff was good asked if we wanted sauces to go with our boxes. Definitely going to go back. Seating is comfortable place is clean. You can eat in or take out from the Kandahar Grill you won't miss if you go her read more

Kandahar Grill - Chicken & Beef Kofta - Kebab Near Me - Hicksville, New York

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Food was delicious! chicken was cooked perfectly. Chicken was tender and juicy. Mantoo had so much flavor. 10/10 read more

Kandahar Grill - Mantoo and chicken tikka kabob yummmm - Kebab Near Me - Hicksville, New York

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Came here for date night for an early dinner. When we came in around 6p, there was plenty of seating, but within 30 minutes of sitting, the place was packed for dinner. The takeout counter was constantly busy with orders and we quickly found out why! This mom-n-pop Afghani restaurant in Hicksville, seasons and grills their meats to perfection. The bf and I were starving so we ordered the Mixed Kabab Platter which comes with 1 Chicken tikka, 1 Lamb tikka, 1 Chicken Kofta, 1 Beef Kofta and 2 lamb chops over a massive plate of rice. It was plenty for the two of us and even had some left over to go. The servers were very attentive and respectful. So happy we randomly stumbled upon this super local spot while we were running errands out in Long Island. I hope to bring my family here next time! read more

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Very good! Would come again. Service was phenomenal.food tasted amazing, everything came out looking great

unassuming afghan food ! looks like a family run business and new ! we came from Queens to try this place while shopping In the area. Very pleased with the quality of food, taste, and prices! had leftovers which was devoured by my kids as soon as they came home. the appetizers..mantoo and Sambosa were perfect fresh and delicious. everything chicken was amazingly marinated and soft. The rice was fragrant and melted in your mouth. absolutely recommend and will be back! read more

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Afghan Food Kandahar Grill 459A S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 French Fries Bolani Mantoo Chicken Kofta Kabab Chicken Tikka Review: (4 out of 5 Stars) Currently they are are the only Afghan certified zabiha halal in NY. The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance MashaAllah. I think it's a great spot for families. The staff were really helpful. They make you feel like family. The Mantoo has to be the best I ever had. I can see why Kandahar Grill is on Newsdays Feed me. I want to give it a 5/5 but I gotta come back again inshaAllah to try their lamb chops. Check it out and let me know, what you guys think. As always don't forget to say Bismillah and Alhamdulilah for everything read more

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First time eating at Kandahar Grill and Wheeping Willickers!!!!!!! The Chicken Shawarma sandwich will blow holes in your fricking socks!!! The best EVER!! PHENOMENAL!!!!' read more

Saw this place on social media or newsday (I forget) and decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint; not so much a restaurant but more of a take out place with the option to sit down - there were 9-10 tables. The mantu were delicious as were the entrees - we had the lamb tikka and the beef kebab both with kubli. Portions were generous and prices very reasonable. If you dine-in, they automatically add a service fee so no need to tip on top of that - unless you wish to. read more

The food was delicious I recommend bolani and mantu by far the best on the menu for appetizers.

Seasoned tender meat excellent sauce I get the mixed kabob platter comes with chicken tikka lamb tikka chicken kofta beef kofta lamb chops!! Salad and sauces with a large amount of rice or bread I travel from queens to get this (30 min drive ) get the mantoo also it's chicken dumplings with chickpeas and sauces. Love this place ! read more

This is the 4th time I have this place a try. The first 3 times was a year ago I stopped going because the food was not good. I decided to give it a try 2 days ago and it's actually worse than it was a year ago. The flavor is not there kabab's are over cooked and it gets extremely dry. You charge $17 but give 8 small pieces of meat. It felt like I was eating onion,lettuce and rice. I ordered chicken tenders and fries for my kids and tell me why it tasted rubbery. This is exteremely frustrating. I never leave bad reviews but you guys have to step it up. If I am spending $80 for 2 adults and 1 kids and food tastes like garbage it should either have amazing taste or should have quantity. You didn't have neither. It's not table side service either I had to go up to register to order and make a payment there felt like it was take out. read more

Good food but pricey then the rest but it's fresh and portions aren't that bad for must orders

Fire food. Stayed late for us too. Would recommend. First Time here. And all halal! Clean too

Hi, I went on a friday dinner. Food was awesome. I ordered chicken shawarma and lamb tikka with rice and some bread. I could not finish the whole food. The quantity was huge. Maybe i should have gone with my friends. Overall the food, service and atmosphere was good. The best i liked was the chicken shawarma!!!! read more

I spent Friday night there with my niece. There was comfortable seating and a lovely, big waterfall-style feature on the wall. The price was definitely not justified by the meager amounts. To be honest, the chicken and rice choice I chose was too pricey for what I received. The proportion of chicken to rice was incredibly low; the next time, they should add more chicken. Having said that, the chicken had a nice flavor. The best meat, approved by Zabika, is also included. read more

Omg i am Spanish and wow this food was beyond delicious We love everything we order me and my husband enjoyed every bite I recommend this place we be back for shore And there staff excellent service read more

Ordered here for Ramadan Iftar on a Sunday. The family combos are primarily good for those who want more chicken but the lamb and beef is where its at so we ordered a bunch of separate dishes and had them put it all in one tray. Chicken Kebab: 4/5 Beef Kofta: 4;5 Chicken Kofta: 2/5, overly salty and overcooked Kabuli Pulao: 5/5 Mantu: 4/5 Bolani: 1/5, insanely overpriced for the amount they give with barely a teaspoon worth of potato Overall the entree kebabs and pulao were good, would definitely come back here for those. Its much better than Bakhtar and Kabul which over the years have seen a decline in quality. read more

First we went to Bakhter restaurant there service was bad so we walked out and drove 1 mile to this place the service was extremely excellent and the food was super great we will be back again our new favorite spot thanks again read more

I tried this place when it first opened 3 yrs ago and it wasn't that good. Unfortunately, not much has changed. The food was better, but just ok. The chicken was rubbery and bland. The beef kofta had a wierd taste to it, almost as if it meat had gone bad b4 it was cooked. I brought leftovers for my mom and she said the same. It was only edible doused with lots of sauce. Even the sauces, the red and green, were bland, not spicy and flavorful. The salad on top was not fresh. I have been to really good afghan restaurants b4, like Samis in astoria. I've been going to Balkh in astoria for 2 decades now, and this place doesn't compare. There's also numerous afghan places in Hicksville that are much better quality. Oh and guess how much this one platter ended costing me, one person? 30 bucks. 16ish for the platter, 3 for kabuli topping (ridiculous), about 2 dollars for tax, a secret service charge, and then 15% tip, all came to 28 something dollars. For that price, I could've dined at a much fancier place with better quality food. I feel ripped off. read more

Kandahar Grill - beef kofta and chicken tikka with kabuli - Kebab Near Me - Hicksville, New York

The best. Food is amazing and the staff is very friendly. Would highly recommend. Very good.

My brother and I have been coming to Kandahar Grill for many years now we are practically a regular. The food and the correlation of my frequent visits speaks for its self. The food is very very flavourful and good. I have tried many other afghani food all over nyc and the island but this place brings me back every time. The staff is great, moheed who has been our server for sometime is a delight and a wonderful server. My brother and I usually get the mixed grill with comes with all sorts of meat and we have no complaints. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. read more

Kandahar Grill - Family Platter #1 (feeds 4) - Kebab Near Me - Hicksville, New York

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Such delicious food and such nice people! Highly recommend if you want delicious Afghan food! The best was the chicken shorma! Absolutely amazing and so much flavor. So so so good really enjoyed it :) read more

We drove all the way from NJ to try the food here- we were blown away!!! Very clean, and the best halal we've had!! 10/10 for sure

Tonight was my first time there..OMG it is so beautiful and clean. The art inside is lovely. The food is soooo delicious and sooo authentic. The rice is to die for and the kebabs are perfect - sweet, tender and juicy with so much flavor. I'm so happy I went. This is going to be a favorite place of mine! read more

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I'm kind of confused about the other ratings here. We ordered some takeout in the early evening; everything was delicious and the staff was super friendly. The mantu was well spiced and super comforting and the lamb pulao was so tender. I'm normally not a fan of chapli kebab but I actually enjoyed their version of it. Maybe they're still figuring things out since they only opened a month ago but I'd definitely give them a shot. read more

I went a few days after the grand opening. The interior was nicely decorated and very clean. When looking at the menu, the food was reasonably priced. I got beef kabab over rice and also chicken and beef over rice. Food was delicious. The beef kabab melts in your mouth. I would definitely be coming again because the food was good and within a decent price range. Also service is fast and people are very nice! Highly recommend you try this place out! read more

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I've been coming here since they've opened and have had great service, a clean environment, and more importantly great food every time. I made a catering order the day before an event, for 50+ people, and they were very accommodating. The food was freshly made and they even added some desserts as a kind gesture! The chicken tikka is amazing, its my go-to at this place. Also HIGHLY recommend getting the mantoo; its the best kept secret here. Only critique I can think of: hot sauce is sweeter than I'm used to. Luckily white sauce is on point. Nice to have good afghan food in the area for affordable prices. Hope they keep up the strong work. read more

Not worth it. Don't recommend. Quality of food was not that good. Poor service and they charge 18% service fees. I wouldn't go back.

First off I never write reviews, although the service was fine, but the issue is the quality of the food didn't match its ridiculous price. I for one wanted to try the this place despite all the negative reviews about this resturant. Me and my friend both ordered wings as a appetizer and lamb chops. Our initial reaction to food we were really disappointed because it was nearly burnt and very dry. There was nothing special about the dish at all it was below average at best. And when it came time to pay they had charged us 20 dollars over our bill. For the amount of food we got it was around 67 dollars but we were charged 86 dollars. And spending this much money for a meal we didn't enjoy. Just seems like a giant waste of time, there are much better Afghan Resturants in the area I probably would never eat here again. read more

Amazing food and service. Strongly recommend for comfort food coma nights! The ambiance is very comforting