Tucked away in a strip shopping center in the bustling Hillcroft Mahatma Gandhi District is an Afghan restaurant that deserves your attention. The potato-filled Bolani is the perfect steaming hot appetizer to kick off your meal. We loved the boneless chicken charsi karhai, and the palak sabzi, both served in generous portions. We paired that with chicken kofta and chunks (yeah, they call them chunks lol), which was also tasty. And oh my, we ordered a couple of pieces of garlic naan, and they were huge and oh so good! The mango lassi was the ideal drink to cool me down on a hot summer evening. We found the prices to be a genuine value, and the food was delicious. A few notes: I do wish that the food was served on china with silverware, and not on disposables, but perhaps they don't have a large enough dishwasher. Also, I wish I could have ordered a side of rice to accompany the palak sabzi and boneless chicken charsi karhai, but I didn't see that as a side order on the menu. I will ask next time, as there will definitely be a next time. I'm definitely going back. Final note: the service was super friendly and very welcoming. Be back soon! read more

I am a regular here, specially on weekends. I have tried a lot of the menu and I could order all the same dishes again without a doubt. Worth the money for the portions, the flavours, the service and the small but family ambiance. The free piping hot tea is also delicious after your belly is satisfied. Whether you are serviced by the dad, the young son, or any other staff member, the service is always fantastic! Here are some examples of what I have tried over the past couple times. read more

Kandahari Karahi N Kabab - Naan, hummis, byriani and 3. Chicken Kofta Kabab - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came to Kandahari Karahi N Kabab because I always wanted to try their food. I frequently visit Wilcroft Center and always curious about this restaurant's display plastered the windows with pictures and menus. Without much of expectation, I walked in bravely thinking I might be rejected because I'm not from this culture. I'm a food adventurer and I like to try dishes not familiar to me. As long as Google is available, I could always search on unknown names. I pulled out my Yelp app and did a quick research on what people would recommend. I saw an interesting dish called Chapli Kabab with Bukhari Pulao for $13.99. The meat was very well seasoned and it had lots of crushed peppers. I had to slow down to spit out pepper seeds. The rice was very flavorful. The meal came with a small plate of fresh hummus. I know I should have naan to go with it but I was overloaded with carbs from the rice. I was reading about the difference of Pulao and Biryani. "Pulao is made by sautéing the ingredients (rice and meat or vegetables) together, then adding pre-determined quantity of water." And, "Biryani is where the rice and meat or vegetable is first partially cooked separately then layered and cooked on slow flame with other ingredients." I'm not an expert on this region's dishes. That's why I am here at the restaurant. Since I didn't have a strong stomach for spicy stew like karahi, I skipped it this time. I would also try Palak gosht, a hearty mutton curry. read more

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We have dined at many different restaurants while visiting Houston and this one really stands out! I loved everything we ordered. The food has such good flavors and everything was fresh. We ordered their chicken Charsi Karahi, which is one of the best ones I have had in a long time. Their garlic naan is to die for. So fresh and soft. It's a must and just look at the photos to see what I mean! Their Keema Karela became my favorite. Chapli kabab was also great. It was my first time trying it but it was so delicious. Even their lacha paratha was amazing. Portions are generous and I plan on coming back to try other things on the menu. Service was great and the staff was friendly. Ambiance is normal. Nothing fancy but the food makes up for it! It's better than some of the high end restaurants we have tried. The food is authentic - highly recommend it! read more

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Food is great, waiters are nice. The environment is not noisy at lunch. Will recommend to friends read more

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Great food at a good price! We got some kebabs and rice. The rice was excellent! We also love the bulani. Really casual and yummy! read more

Kandahari Karahi N Kabab - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Absolutely Amazing - A Hidden Gem for Authentic Peshawari Cuisine! We recently tried this Gem hidden in Hillcroft Shopping plaza! We recently ordered the Chapli Kabab and Chicken Boneless Charsi Karahi from **Kandahari Karahi N Kabab**, and I cannot express how impressed I was with both the food and service! The Chapli Kabab was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection - you could taste the authentic spices and the quality of the chicken. The portion was generous and came beautifully plated with fresh carrots that added a nice touch to the meal. It was melting in the mouth! But the real star of the show was the Chicken Charsi Karahi! If you're craving authentic karahi chicken in Houston, **Kandahari Karahi N Kabab** IS THE PLACE. The flavors were spot-on traditional, with that perfect balance of spices and tender, juicy chicken that melted in your mouth. truly authentic! What made this experience even more special were the owners themselves. They were incredibly sweet, helpful, and kind throughout our entire interaction. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in serving quality food. **Kandahari Karahi N Kabab** is definitely a must-visit restaurant in Houston for anyone looking for real, authentic Pakistani cuisine. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes you get. Garlic Naan was the best we ever had in HOUSTON! Generous size for its price! I'll absolutely be back and will be recommending this place to all my friends and family. Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience! read more

Delicious food! I love had the hummus and naan starter, chicken breast chunks, chole, and boneless karahi chicken with garlic naan. Everything was fantastic and the service was outstanding!! The restaurant was nicely appointed and the booths were comfortable. Highly recommended!! read more

Delicious food, especially the hummus and garlic naan, with great service. Could not recommend it more.

We came on a business trip from Los Angeles last week so decided to try out this little place. It seemed authentic enough from the pictures. From the out and in it looks like any other mom n pop restaurant. But the food really is something else, specifically the kabobs. The service was great and the Ambiance of the restaurant was also very welcoming. Let me say that having been to over 50 restaurants making kabob etc in southern california over the years.... This little gem here in Houston makes the best naan bread and chappali kabob I have ever had. I'm not kidding when I say this... I would gladly take a trip just to take my friends and family to try this place out at least once. If there is anything I envy in Houston now its this little restaurant and their great food. Whilst the rice left some to be desired for but the bread and kabob was just as authentic as if eating in the streets of Afghanistan itself. Hope to come around again soon!!! read more

Kandahari Karahi N Kabab - Chappali Kabob and Kandahari Till Naan With Butter - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is legit and affordable! Deep in the heart of India/Paki town, this place is serving up some delicious casual meals like karahi, tandoori, and other delights that I just look at pictures and point to when ordering. Everthing had a great flavor and we would definitely come back for more. Check out the photos for what we had and loved every bite of! read more

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They have a mix of Afghani dishes and Pakistani dishes. Perfect for those who are picky or can't decide. The waiter was super helpful in explaining the menu and recommending a few entrees. We took his suggestion (boneless beef karahi and bagara chicken kebab) and absolutely loved it. It wasn't spicy so the other flavors were kicked up and really on display. The meat was super tender. They also have complimentary kava tea which was perfect for the chilly evening. We were too busy eating before remembering to take photos! read more

Kandahari Karahi N Kabab - Boneless beef karahi - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food ***** - food was incredible, robust flavors. Must try the charsi boti kabobs, charsi karahi (curry) and the Palak Aaloo (spinach with potatoes) Service ***** - treated us like family when we were there. Even gave us free hummus since our group ordered large quantities of food. Ambiance *** - Hole in the wall. Not going there for the ambiance. read more

The food was very tasty and amazing and my whole family was taken care of and I love the people that were working and super friendly. Coming back very soon. read more

We had a great experience at Kandahari! The food was absolutely delicious and the restaurant was clean and inviting! Our server Mohammed made our day, he was so friendly and made great recommendations! read more

I wasn't in a big hurry when I came here, I was just in a... kinda hurry... get it... Brand new place selling Karahi and doing a good job making it. Pakistani food at its very best and something I'd come out of my way to eat at any given time. One of my favourite dishes and they make it absolutely deliciously. I'll definitely be back here in future for more goodies. read more

Kandahari Karahi N Kabab - Take on me, and we can put the aha in Kandahari - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yes the best naan in usa Never disappointed Daal Chapli kabob can't go wrong Eating place for sure read more

The best food! The best service! Never missed! I would recommend this place to everyone! Great family owned restaurant!!!

Better. I ordered a chai tea while waiting for my to go order at Bismillah. The lovely lady working there gave great service. read more

Kandahari Karahi N Kabab - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food and service were both great! We loved the lamb and spinach, which was spicier than what I've had elsewhere.

food was really good the guy that took my order was super nice and helpful. i got the spicy beef over rice with hot sauce on the side with garlic naan and my friend got beef/chicken over rice. We both love our meals and thought it was really good. not spicy unless you ask for it and i love spice so the spicr level was very tolerable and good. read more

The owner is really sweet!!! And the food is delicious compared to all these popular and pricey restaurants I feel like this place actually has good taste when it comes to food!! read more

Chapli Kabab over naan was amazing. The Kabab was scrumptious and the naan was hot and fresh, not oily at all. The service was fast and friendly. read more

Good place to eat, quiet very reasonable prices. Taste as amazing as expected, good customer service. Good portions of food. Have many items will go back to try them. They do have to go service, no alcohol is served. Good traditional Afghanistan type foods. read more

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The food and service was amazing! Employees were very friendly and the price is good as well. I will definitely be coming back for more the food was so good. Highly recommen this place! read more

Delicious food. Great service. And I will be coming back here again and again. Lamb charshi is the best and their pita and hummus soooooo good. read more

Kandahari Kabab has some of the best Nihari and Garlic Naan out of any restaurant in Houston. I've had Nihari from Aga's, Himalaya's, and a bunch if other Pakistani/Indian restaurants and Kandahari Kababs Nihari beats them all. The only thing they need to improve is the serving size of the Nihari, they need to add more beef because they barely give you any. Definitely not enough for two people, barely enough for one. I highly recommend you try out Kandahari Kabab. read more

Kandahari Karahi N Kabab - Nihari and Garlic Naan - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

good service. delicious food great prices only one thing they should use normal serving plates instead of foam plates. read more

Excellent afghani food available from this place (inc beautiful breads). consistently good kabobs and rice. Service is fine. Store needs to offer more drink options. read more

Fantastic food and wonderful vibe, naan bread is piping hot when they bring to your table with hummus! Super delicious food made with great care. People here are deeply dedicated to giving the customer a delightful dining experience, they absolutely pamper you read more

Great Afghan food, I love small family own business. Everything is very tasty. Love the chai tea. Good portion size for the price. I love coming down to Hillcrest area, it's like being in a different country. The diversity and variety is fantastic. read more

A hidden gem amongst a plethora of Hillcroft middle eastern/indian eateries, Kandahari claims to have been around for a couple of years and yet, driving by every few days - I seem to have missed it completely! I recommend their kebab over maan combo's, the parantha rolls as well as their kadhai dishes and the mashed daal. The standout features are surely the naans (always hot, fluffy and crispy) and their kebabs (flavorful without being overly spicy, moist and not too fatty). The recommended Chapli kebabs also have a great flavor but the use of a lot of whole spices make the eating experience slightly tricky (think hard seeds and spices in the middle of flavorful and soft kebabs). Besides the Chapli kebabs, my only holdback to a 5-star review would be the need to rethink some of the packaging for takeout. The kebab over naan tends to get very soggy. read more

Amazing taste and smell! Counter service for ordering. They will bring out the food to your table. Best kakbob and their flat breads are fluffy and chewy. We love their chicken stew dishes. The sauce is so delicious. read more

The portions are large, meat was seasoned perfectly, the service was great... I was beyond satisfied. I keep looking at the photos and drooling over the meal I just had read more

Kandahari Karahi N Kabab - Lamb Kofta w/ rice & Beef Chapli Kebab w/ Garlic Naan & hummus. - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food. Got the chicken and lamb, very juicy. Chai tea was nice. And of course the naan was fantastic. Nice staff read more

Nothing like a good juicy piece of meat. But it all goes down quickly when meat it overcooked, with crazy amount of oils/fats and flavors too strong. I tried it out based on the review but it was probably not the best decision. On the plus side - this is place is open till late so if you are hungry and crave Afghani/Pakistani food - you could visit here. read more

Everything we ordered was wonderful. Tasty with the right amount of spice. We have some kids in our group who do not have a high spice tolerance and they loved the food. Garlic naan was a big hit and all the meats were excellent. read more

The food took long to come and was so oily I nearly puked do not recommend. The kabob roll is nearly $10 dollars and is just oily onions and a small chicken kabob barely even filling my stomach. read more

I went with my brother and his wife he ate before so he told me we were eating here so I came from out of town bryan Tx love this place good and quick service food are delicious we ordered 6 dishes all was delicious and quantity was right amount I would say going back again. read more

It was my first time trying it, and it is not gonna happen again. One of the foods was not good and tasteless and other one was super spicy.