Oh my, could there be Afghan grandma's in the back cooking up all that food? Home-cooking ain't got nothing on this place... unless the cook(s) here are in your home kitchen. We had a table for 7 and everyone was beyond satisfied. Kabobs, fried fish, veggies and more were had by all. Recommend the Uzbeki Pulao *wink, wink* Came here visiting family, and so sad that we're not in the state regularly enough to be their sole source of income lol read more

I came across this place recently (SW corner of 24th street/Indian School) and I have to say I find the food to be excellent. The cuisine is mix of Indian, Pakistani and Afghan, designed to suit every taste, from spicy to not so spicy. I have had several items but , such as the tender and juicy lamb kabob and most recently the Chicken Boti which was spicy and very good! They serve goat, lamb, beef and chicken in a variety of dishes and many are able to be shared. The service is somewhat slower because you generally have the owner being the watier and the menu explainer. He will take the time to explain the food, how it is prepared and what may suit the taste you are looking for. His wife loves to cook and that is how this place got started. Interior decor is nothing special, very typical of an authentic place that just serves good authentic food!. The Nan bread is fresh, warm and tender. The hummus didn't really fit my taste, I have other places that I prefer hummus, it was more oily than most. When I was in there last night, There are approximately 10 tables in the place and during my last visit I could overhear each table making comments about how good their food was. There is a charge for bottled water (if you ask for "water) and you will pay a .35 cent transaction fee for credit cards, testament again..to authenticity :) I love this place and when I feel the itch for something different and adventurous for my taste buds, I have not been disappointed yet. I just wish they could pipe some low authentic music and it would top off the place! read more

I'm such a foodie and it's safe to say this is one of the best places I've tried so far! I tried a chicken curry dish and my friend tried a lamb dish and they were both very delicious! Everything is super fresh and flavorful. You can also customize how spicy you want them so that's a plus. The prices are great too and the service as well. I'm definitely going to be a regular at this place! read more

Khyber Halal - Chicken tikka masala - Afghan Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I didn't think that I would like Afghani food and I was a little nervous to try, but everything I had was WONDERFUL! The waitress was such a sweetheart and she was patient in explaining the types of dishes to me. I had a chicken samosa, garlic naan and the mantoo. Would highly recommend, everything I tried was amazing! read more

I love this place!!! The food it's delicious!! The lamb its my favorite dish. The portions are great and its really affordable! read more

The food was ok. I ordered the chicken boti and lamb skewers for my husband. The food was good, and plenty of it, but not flavor city. Unfortunately for the us the food did not live up to the hype. The samosas were the BEST part of the meal. read more

This place has definitely made it onto our regular rotation! We've done delivery from here twice and it was fantastic both times. First of all the food was ready quickly and each order was correct. We did the mix platter both times which gives a variety of kabobs, all of which were fantastic, as are their biryanis. Their samosas are ridiculous. We tried the chicken handi this last time which may be a new favorite of time. I love that they have some specifically Afghani dishes. We've tried both the spinach and cauliflower dishes and they were great. The only ding that I have is that there are some minor consistency issues. The mix platter looked and tasted a little different each time and was served with different rice. The biryani wasn't spicy the first time but was the second. All renditions of everything were tasty, just makes it a little tougher to know what you'll get in the future. Definitely will not deter me from ordering again though! read more

So, we've been back to Khyber Halal no less than 5 or 6 times since my last review. The food is still fantastic and I have noticed a change in service... for the better! We are quickly seated and the staff recognizes us when we come in, often making suggestions about new dishes or provide a detailed explanation when we inquire. We tried to go a couple of weeks ago but the restaurant was closed due to a funeral :(. If you haven't tried this place already, what are you waiting for??! read more

Enjoyed the food here. Love to mix up the pallet occasionally. Will return to try something different for sure.

Solid. I will definitely be back ... especially for take-out. And when I order that take-out, let's be honest, I will probably have to order that delicious Mantoo concoction as an "appetizer" even though I will be dining alone. I'm really glad that someone made a parody of Taylor Swift's 22 for 30-somethings, because now I don't have to feel bad about choosing take-out over a night on the town. You know, some of us have jobs and responsibilities and just don't want to put on spanx at the end of the day. We want to put on yoga pants and eat Chinese food ... or in this case Afghani. So, in conclusion, if you are looking for some tasty meat, why not try Khyber Halal? It's available whenever a craving strikes and you don't have to get dressed up for it. read more

This place would earned a 4 star rating for their food and service but the server told me that they didn't honor the Entertainment discount of $5 off $15 or more since they didn't sign the contract with the publication. Paid full price for the meal. That said, this place offered decent food with good value for their unique cuisine in the city..The samosas were a little on the small size but it was cooked perfectly with mint sauce that is quite unique and signature..Their Mantoo live up to other expectation and it is a must dish if you are here..Their Gyro sandwich was in par with other Greek places in town. Very generous portion. read more

Khyber Halal - Great decors from home - Afghan Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

If you love cultured food this is def something you should and need to try! It's amazing and the service is always consistent. I've back there a few times and the food is always good! read more

Was our first time trying afghani food so we tried all the recommended and traditional dishes. The service was great, didn't know quite what to expect. We less flavorful than Pakistani or Indian cuisine, and did not like their traditional dumplings. Felt the rice with raisins and carrots was a bit strange. Perhaps afghani food is not our thing if this is a representative of great afghani food based on the reviews. Won't be back. read more

Khyber Halal - Afghan Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food is really good. I have never eaten Middle Eastern food before and after this meal I am a fan. The prices are great. Had a party of 4 and ordered the meat platter. It was a ton of food for $20.00. The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 because their service is really bad. They did not even think to ask to refill our drinks. Once you ask for a refill they do refill your drink. They are not rude or anything, they just are not that concerned about serving you. My favorite meat was Chicken Boti, the workers even said that this is one of their best dishes they make. If you want to try Middle Eastern food for the first time, this is the place I would recommend. It can be a little intimidating, but focus on the Chicken Boti, order a naan, or Tandoori Paratha and enjoy. read more

If you have been reading reviews about how spicy their food is, prepare to be underwhelmed. But, it could just be because I am used to eating a lot of hot spices. Beyond that, their service is great! In my opinion Their Chicken tikka masala is about good and flavorful but nothing to write home about. Their biryani is okay. It seemed to lack consistency in flavor between the chicken and the rice. The owner asked me how spicy I wanted it. I told them as hot as they can make it. She asked if I was sure and I said aboseffilutely! I was extremely disappointed when I didn't even break a sweat :( Their Nihari however is a completely different story. How different you say..? Well, it is downright top notch! Spicy, tons of flavor and all around consistency in thickness. If you are in the Phoenix area and grew up in the subcontinent eating nihair then let me tell you that the next place to get it would be your grandma's dusty old kitchen back home. I have not had it this good even in Houston, Dallas or the desi infused parts of California. I triple highly recommend it! For dessert I saw that they had gulab jamun on the menu. People who know me and my bloating love handles know how I cannot ever pass these things up. I asked the waitress if she recommended it and she said no. Being the stubborn bastard I am I ordered it any way. Boy was she ever right. Their Firni is much better and I'd go for that in a heartbeat if I were you. read more

The food was really good when they initially started. It is good but the quality has gone down.

Awesome, authentic, and worthwhile your time to appreciate the cuisine of Afghanistan. read more

Khyber Halal - Inside is pleasant - Afghan Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

They should close the restaurant - the food quality/taste went downhill. Also, the customer service wasn't great. They weren't necessarily rude, but I definitely didn't feel welcomed enough to want to give them my business again (especially because the product is very low quality compared to previous visits). read more

This place is delicious and super affordable. Was stoked to find it here in Phoenix. Take out is quick, staff is super nice. read more

This was really good food at a very descent price. Infact it was a lot of food for a price I was totally willing to pay. I had the lamb biryani and it was very well spiced and had the right meat to rice ratio.The service was incredibly fast and very friendly. I would come back here again ad try their other menu options. read more

Great food! Hands down for kabobs and curry and tikka masala and reasonable prices!! Support local again!

Yum! Was brought here by a coworker and what you get for the price couldn't be better. Came back for a second try with my wife and was equally impressed. Try the mixed grill, ton of food and flavor. I will be back soon. read more

Khyber Halal - Mixed grill and an order of garlic naan. Yum! - Afghan Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My husband and I recently moved here from NYC and were excited to try this place out. It lived up to the great reviews!! We ordered a vegetable samosa, which came with some cilantro dipping sauce. It was perfectly cooked and I wanted to put that sauce on everything. I ordered the Mantoo and my husband the lamb kebab. They both were very good portions and more importantly delicious. Last, but not least we had the chili naan bread. It was spicy, but worth every bite. Can't wait to go back and try some of the other items on the menu. read more

Headed here during lunch with four friends with really good Taste. Two had been here before so we let them order everything. Ambiance..not much, but its clean and bright. Service...family-run. Friendly. What we ate... Mantoo....amazing little beef and onion filled dumplings covered in yogurt sauce, a spicy orange sauce and dried mint. Addictive. Fabulous. Dream of them now..... Chicken boti....bright orange., looks like a kebab, served with rice and cucumber salad. A nice safe dish. Chicken kahari....a curry type dish. Meat was moist and sauce was flavorful. Goat korma....the hit of the day, well, beside the mantoo. Rich, succulent. Like the bestpot roast yyou've ever had but better. We also had a bread type dish...looked li,e a pizza with no cheese or sauce. Had a bit of a vinegar taste. Headed back next week to eat more.... read more

Outstanding. Great service and the food was good any healthy. Had the eggplant, which was a bit unfamiliar, but tasty with the naan. This naan was not the best I've had (a bit more "hearty" than I'm used to). The chicken kebab was seasoned really nicely, if a bit overcooked. Very generous portion of rice. Totally a fan. I'd come back again next time I'm nearby and try something else and probably up this rating to 5-stars. read more

I usually go here when Biaz is not available. And I would usually go to fattoush also before I go here. But fattoush made me sick once and that was it. This place is family owned and operated. The meat and bread are good but the rice is not. It tastes weird. Also your meal does not come with pita bread or hummus. They have no middle eastern sodas or gourmet sodas, just Pepsi products. The Mother who is the cook is the only nice person there. The younger boys will treat you funny if you are not middle eastern. And don't expect a damn thing from the younger women working there. I don't feel to much racial tension here vs other places. But as an African women I do know they can be more respectful. The Baklava was soggy this time. read more

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My nephew brought me to this place and i will definitely be back. The service is really good. The taste is fabulous and the servings are huge. Had to take most of it Hine. Thanks for bringing me here Eli read more

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Love this place! Delicious food. My favorite is the chicken biryani with a side of raita. My go-to at least once a week!

I love this place! My co worker and I eat here at least two times per week! Love everything I've ever tried. My favorite is the Chicken Boti. read more

Khyber Halal - The amazing chicken botti - Afghan Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Cannot say enough about this restaurant. We were immediately greeted and given our menus to seat ourselves. Once we had a chance to review the menus, our orders were taken and the food came out quickly. First, we ordered one chicken and one veggie (potato) samosa. Yum!! They were golden brown and the dipping sauce that comes with them is the perfect compliment to the flaky pastries. Next, came the chicken boti and the mantoo. The chicken boti is a classic seasoned chicken kabob and we upgraded to the Afghani rice, served with carrots and raisins. We were pleasantly surprised by how delicious the rice is and it really stood on its own! And now to the mantoo. These Afghani dumplings are filled with ground beef and topped with a beef sauce and garnished with mint. DO NOT miss your chance to try these! You will not regret it. The portions are large and the prices are very reasonable. This was our first visit and will not be our last. We can't wait to visit again! read more

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Food taste great comes in big portions. The price is really reasonable too. I have been here over 5 times.

We r from chicago and came to khyber halal after reading positive reviews on yelp. The restaurant is charming, quaint, and well - decorated with authentic afghani decor and pieces, also very clean. The owner/head chef Fahima greeted us and was our server. She was incredibly pleasant and gave us great recommendations. She discussed that she tries to use organic ingredients and tries to make dishes healthy for her customers. All of her meat entrees are halal. Our first visit we had beef samosa and shami kabob for appetizers. Each came with fresh green chutney and tasted as if she had just freshly hand made the dough, meat, and chutney. We ate afghani dishes including kabli pulao and uzbek pulao, both spectacular. The helpings of rice are heaping, and you'll definitely have leftovers. Thr prices are very reasonable. Since our visit, my family reminisced about the delicious taste of her food every meal in phoenix, nothing compared. We came back and tried her pakistani dishes, equally delicious! Her naan is so plump and tastes made in a tandoor. This place is always crowded and filled with a diverse crowd. Mango lassi is perfect after a morning hike. Dessert including phirni and baklawa taste homemade. We will probably b back again during our vacation, but wanted to post this since I am truly in love with this place. The owner Fahima is incredibly talented and will probably b known as a great chef in the near future. If you are in phoenix, definitely visit this place, your taste buds will not forget it! read more

Khyber Halal - Mouth waters just by looking at the sign - Afghan Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food here is DELICIOUS, and the staff is really friendly and attentive. A friend and I had a long dinner date here and we felt very welcomed and never rushed. We ordered different dishes and had to share because it was all so good! Will for sure be back again! read more

The food consistency and quality is still amazing after many visits - 5 stars upgrade You must get the Gulpi (Cauliflower) as a side dish - It will change the way you think about the vegetable read more

Amazing food. New to Afghani food but we loved what we had. We had the Qabuli Pulav and it was a good portion for two. The meat was well cooked and the seasoning was yumm. Will go there again if I get a chance. read more

Best food. We were visiting Phoenix and end up eating in this place. Really great food and good portion.

I had the pleasure of living in the ME for 10 years and sampling many fine international cuisines. The flavors of the foods we ordered brought back memories! Do not hesitate to try the "mint beef ravioli." I suggest ordering a little of everything and sharing family style. With that said, make sure you bring the whole family. Kids will enjoy the kabobs... read more

I spent 2 years in Afghanistan, mostly in the East and North. Was delighted to find this gem in Phoenix. Before I get to the food, the folks who work there are 100% amazing. They are more welcoming than any restaurant I've been to in PHX. That was the set-up! We ordered meals but first the Naan and Hummus. OMG. Better than I've ever had in several countries where that's a standard. Then, the meals. Holy smokes ... so good. I ordered the Mantoo and it was to die for, literally. I can't wait to go back. 10 hours later, I'm still imagining the Mantoo in my face-hole. So good. read more

After reading other reviews, I tried the Chicken Tikka Masala. I got it spicy, but not over the top spicy. It was very good. The chicken was cooked perfect. The staff was very friendly. read more

Khyber Halal - Chicken Tikka Masala - Afghan Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love this place, learned about it from my aunt who saw it on the pbs show "check please!". The chicken tikka masala is the best in the city, and the portions are enormous for what you're spending. Great afghani/Indian food and great service. Never disappoints. read more