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    Maiwand Grill

    4.4 (627 reviews)
    ModerateAfghan
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    MAIWAND GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Andrea L.

    Food was excellent. First time having Afghani food - it reminds me of a Mediterranean and Indian fusion 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.

    Chickpea Curry - large portion. Really good and a bit spicy.
    Jeff B.

    Another fabulous meal here before a Sunday matinee at Hippodrome. The meats are so moist and flavorful. The pita are rice are good. Even the fresh, crisp side salad. Definitely our go-to place when in the area.

    Chicken Kabob

    Amazing good, kind and quick service! Huge serving too. I got a chicken kabob and it came with rice, salad, and naan for under $15!

    Lamb Gyro Platter on left, Hummus in the middle, Tandoori chicken tikka on the right.

    Very good quality food, exceptional service, pleasant atmosphere, and extremely good bang for your buck. Service is seat yourself, and you order from a desk at the front. In the picture each entree was $14 each (Tandoori Chicken and Lamb Gyro Platter) and the Hummus was $7. Hummus was some of the best I've ever had, gyro was fantastic. And for the price the serving size was far larger than I expected- especially for being in downtown Baltimore. Strongly recommend coming! Especially recommend if seeing a show at the CFG Bank Arena and want to eat beforehand!

    Lamb Kabob
    Kenneth K.

    One of the best restaurants ever. It is very conveniently next to Hippodrome and they do a great job keeping the place clean when busy. The service is quick and friendly. We actually tried most of their menu and got tbe lamb and chicken tikka kabobs before our show and somehow I ended up leaving a cell phone there that they graciously found the next day so I ordered most of the rest of the menu to go home. Looking forward to returning.

    Chowpan (Lamb Chops)
    Kristin G.

    I come here frequently! The food is always fresh and delicious -- you can really tell they use high-quality ingredients. The service is consistently polite; they greet you warmly and are always kind. My favorite meals are the salmon platter, which comes with Afghan rice, salad, and naan, and the chowpan (lamb chops) -- both are absolutely amazing! 1000% recommend!

    Tandoori Chicken Tikka
    Randi K.

    Afghani Casual , but the food was beyond my expectations! Was going to the Everyman theater with friends and we needed dinner before- there is not much in the immediate area but this was a solid pre-show grub (without the cocktails though). Ambience : Not really any - similar to the interior of a simple Cava or Cava inside. You pick your table and order at the counter. The Food: It was the star of the night! Everyone at the table loved their dish (lamb and chicken). Even the presentation was beautiful! They also give big portions at a reasonable price. Very tender and flavorful and fresh - all around

    Kiana G.

    Beef Gyro was on the money!!! It was a bit saucy so it got a little messy but was very flavorful. Service was quick and would definitely order again.

    Mango Lassi, these are pre-made and not fresh per order.
    Kris P.

    Maiwand Grill is conveniently located across the street from the Hippodrome. Wanting to grab a bite before a show, we opted for a sit down warm meal and the first time visit here was just ok. The dining space is open and plenty of seating throughout. True casual dining where you self seat and grab a table first, then order, and staff will bring your food to you. I like to enjoy and feel the warmth of my meal and the metal seat was cold and translates "eat and go". I am not a fan of metal chairs but that's just me. For this visit, we chose the chicken shawarma and the chicken and shrimp kabob platter. After two bites, the chicken shawarma fell apart and quickly became sloppy. Disappointing as these were not sliced but more like chopped chicken and didn't taste fresh, pre-made feel to it. It was missing the snap from the vegetables and the bread itself was soggy. The chicken and shrimp kabob were reported delicious. We also ordered a mango lassi and was sad to learn it was pre-made and stored in the nearby fridge with the rest of the grab and go drinks. The taste barely hit the mark, otherwise if it were made fresh would've tasted different. While the service was quick and transactional, the food left much to be desired. I'm not sure I'll return to this location, will find alternatives for dinner before heading to the Hippodrome.

    Lamcb Curry
    Brooke C.

    Excellent service here! Great staff and large portions! Try the Chicken Curry, it is delicious! Casual atmosphere and always lots of seating unless it's peak hours. Enjoy, Yelp!

    Chicken Gyro Platter $12.99
    Mitasha P.

    Food here is good. I usually come here for lunch. They have a different daily lunch special for about $10.99, which is a good deal. The only issue I have is the consistency of their food. I got a chicken gyro platter and this past time they barely put any fries. I literally got 7 fries thrown on top of my platter. In the past, I have gotten a whole side of fries. The same goes with the Afghan Tea ($5.99 for a pot). Sometimes I get a black tea, sometimes it is a green tea. In terms of the service, you have to bus your own table, which sometimes is an issue because they have trash receptacles with a swing door. It gets messy sometimes. They have a decent sized dining area, but there is limited street parking available.

    Lamb & Chicken Kabob Combo
    Michelle B.

    I ordered from here on Uber Eats on a sick day at home and the food came both quickly and very fresh. Mango Lassi 4.5/5, this was just a bit thicker than I liked my lassis to be, but otherwise sweet and delightful to pair with my meal Tandoori Garlic Naan 3/5, this was a basic garlic naan, I was super full from my meal so if I placed a repeat order, I would omit this Lamb and Chicken Kabob Combo 4.5/5, the lamb is soft and melts in your mouth and is seasoned a traditional way. The chicken is unique, the seasoning reminded me of a barbecue smokey seasoning? Regardless, I did also enjoy the chicken. The rice that comes with this has sweet raisins in it that I loved, though I didn't like the side salad that came with this. Baklava 4/5, okay so this was good! But the portion sizing of the baklava was small, about 3 small pieces that you could eat within a single bite each and for this, I've given it the 4/5.

    Garlic Cheese Nan
    Ajia L.

    What a pleasant surprise! I came here before a concert at CFG Bank Arena with some friends on a Thursday night. I had heard about this restaurant when I still lived in Baltimore, but had never visited. When we first walked in, we saw the signs to pick a table first before ordering, so that's what we did. We perused the menu online and made our selections. I ordered the Lamb & Chicken Platter, Mango Lassi, and the Aushak to share. Both were SOOO good. Honestly, I had wished I wore stretchier pants because the portions were super generous too. We also shared the beef samosas and the Garlic Cheese Nan. Both were good, but I don't necessarily order again. Everyone kept saying how good their food was all night, so it truly was a hit. Bellies and hearts were full. The place itself has a fast-casual feel and an open concept. There's lots of Afghani decorations all around and adds a homey vibe. Everyone was super kind and nice. The food came out quickly.

    Chicken & Shrimp Kabob Combo

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    4 years ago

    It's great. The veggie platter is great, all the meats are tasty and delicious, the aushak is amazing, it all great...nom nom nom

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    Great food and service. It's a little expensive but you get a ton of food for what you're paying for. I've never had a bad meal here

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    I don't know how I post about it : I haven't received any messages or texts yet and I'm still hungry

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    The food was hot and fresh and really flavorful I got the falafel platter. Came with pita salad and hummus...Perfectly spiced just yummy!!

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    The chicken tikka is so delicious and perfectly cooked, the bread is a must, the whole atmosphere is good and very nice staff and people!

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    Ask the Community - Maiwand Grill

    Is Maiwand Grill take out only, or is there a dine in option?

    We do have dine in, we have a seating of 75 people.

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    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.

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    Maiwand Grill - afghani - Updated July 2026

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