Maiwand Grill is a great place to get a delicious, healthy, and quick meal. I was working nearby…read morefor a month, and was so glad to have Maiwand as there aren't many options in the immediate area. They serve delicious Afghan food in a simple but clean environment. You order at the counter, and then the staff brings your order out when it's ready. It's usually very quick! I loved the chicken kabob, and especially enjoyed their freshly baked naan. If you're in the area, give Maiwand Grill a try; you'll be glad you did!

This was honestly one of the best dining experiences I've had. I tried a variety of dishes and…read moretruly enjoyed everything -- Afghan cuisine is incredibly flavorful, comforting, and so well-prepared. The customer service was excellent, and the interior is beautifully decorated, warm, and inviting. From the food to the atmosphere, the entire experience felt thoughtful and welcoming. I had such a great time and left very full and very happy. If you haven't tried authentic Afghan cuisine, I highly recommend starting here.

This is a great place to go when you're "elevated". I think I would die happy if I ate this food on…read moremy death bed. For appetizers, we got Mantwo and Bowlawani- it was absolutely DEMOLISHED. Mantwo is basically afghan dumpling, and the filling was incredible savory and had a meaty texture. The was my favorite appetizer, stuffed with spiced potatoes, lentils, and chives/leeks from what I saw. The dipping sauce of yogurt and mint went amazing with it. For mains, we got the Lamb Lawand and Lamb loin chop. The lamb lawand was this savory rice dish- they served it with mushrooms and a side of beautifully seasoned spinach. It came as a stew that you were able to mix with your rice as you please. As for the lamb loin chop, it was incredibly tender- falling off the bone. Dessert was difficult, as I am deathly allergic to all nuts. My partner got the hazelnut chocolate cake, and from what I heard they rated it very highly. I got the afghan ice cream; the flavor were incredibly unique, with notes of cardamom, saffron and rose water. I usually have a problem with rose water in my desserts, as it ends up tasting overly flowery or soapy, but I think it was executed well. The toppings of dates, mangos, and figs went incredibly well with the flavors of the ice cream. My only complaint was the service being a bit slow, but at the time we went it was incredibly busy, and I don't blame the workers. Otherwise, this was a great place to go to for an elevated meal! Not TOO fancy, but not too casual either.

The wife and I finally made it to the Helmand. We got there right around 6 and got a spot right…read moreacross the street. When we walked in, we were sat in the very large dining area and our server came right over. The atmosphere definitely lends itself to a smart casual outfit vibe. Very cutesy!! We started off with the bowlani. It was a freshly gently fried samosa if I had to describe it. I enjoyed it very much. I wanted to try multiple items but for some reason wasn't very hungry so I went with the vegetarian aushuk and the mashawa soup. I also ordered the bread to dip in my soup. Everything was very tasty. The service was excellent and the overall vibe of the restaurant was pleasant. I'll be back for sure.

Incredible restaurant. We've been hearing great things about Cazbar for years and finally decided…read moreto go. Was a great decision!! Really interesting menu. We learned quite a bit about Turkish dining, as typically uninformed Americans. The food was great, with nice big portions. The waitstaff is wonderful. Answered all of our questions (we had many). Patient. Observant. Couldn't have been better. We went on a weeknight and it was surprisingly empty. Our waiter said it's usually much busier. And especially so on weekends, mostly due to the belly dancers (Fridays and Saturdays I believe). We'll definitely be returning. Really great restaurant.

The plates are large and the indoor decor is culturally relevant and inspiring. If you are looking…read morefor a dining experience that's off the beaten path and still filling and tasty--Cazbar is a great option. I had the stuffed eggplant with peppers, onions and topped with cheese and a rich tomato stew. I loved it and the accompanying pickled onion and tomato were a great counter balance. Friends got the Lamb Moussaka and Shrimp kabob. Plates were large and well seasoned. Towards the end of the night we're surprised with a belly dance performance that was entertaining and fun. The service was attentive. Will definitely return.

Ordered takeout from here earlier this week and I have to say, this is probably my favorite Indian…read moreplace in Mount Vernon. There's a few options to choose from and after trying each one, I think Nepal House has the best prices for the best quality and flavor. We ordered the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and lamb vindaloo. Each came with its own serving of rice and included generous chunks of meat. They didn't just fill up the container with sauce and call it a day, the serving size definitely reflected the price unlike some other places. The lamb vindaloo was full of flavor and spice with soft squares of potatoes. The butter chicken was creamy and comforting with the right spice level. Everything was ready on time and packed with care. I'd love to return to dine in for their lunch buffet since it seems like a great deal.

I had been craving Indian food for weeks and decided on a rainy Friday evening around 11 that I…read moreneeded some butter chicken. I searched for the closets restaurant that was also opened on Yelp because that's a great feature, and found Nepal House. They have a banner on their site advertising their new extended hours of 11am til 1am. I was a little skeptical but figured it's hard to get Indian food wrong . . . They had a combo which came with your choice of specialty chicken, veggie samosa and naan. I opted for the butter chicken spicy level and garlic naan for an indulgent late-night meal before going home. That's the kind of comfort I didn't know I actually needed all week. I tried to order online but was having some trouble so called in for pickup. To their surprise, I was already outside, so when I was informed to arrive soon, I replied I was already outside. I went in after the 15 minutes my food was promised in and had to wait for a bit. I tried to make small talk with the young lady at the register but she seemed a little flustered for some reason. There was a couple seated in the main dining area but the bar was closed off. Ideally, I'd sit at the bar when I'm dining alone so I asked how busy the bar usually is and was informed it is usually packed. I didn't believe that at all because there were no signs of being used anytime in the near past at all. But ok. I continued to look around and noted the dated decor that was still rich in culture. My food was done and I paid. I've notice for some reason restaurants just hand you an amount on a machine and ask for you to pay. I asked for my receipt to ensure I wasn't being overcharged for anything and again she seemed flustered. She gave me the POS and said something, so I asked again but this time I asked to see what I was charged for. She then printed me a receipt and I waited to pay. Don't know what that was about but ok. Grabbed my food and walked fast to my car. I noticed a lot of people on that street either standing around or going in and out of businesses. I locked my door and proceeded to open my brown paper bagged late night dinner. First, I tried the veggie samosa which was steaming hot with very subtle flavors. I remembered asking if it came with sauce and was informed it did, so grabbed it out of the bag and dipped. It gave the samosa some more flavor but after seeing the dull green pea, I put it down and grabbed a piece of naan. It also lacked in flavor, and I couldn't taste any garlic. I opened my container with butter chicken and immediately dipped the naan in, like any good person would do. So hot, flavorful, creamy, seasoned, everything I needed at that moment. I would have jumped for joy but just grabbed the fork and went for a piece of chicken which was tender and I couldn't tell if it was a breast or thigh. So that meant if it was a breast, it wasn't dry but if it was a thigh, it wasn't juicy either. I was ok with the in between for the night. I didn't want to eat the rice but decided to indulge and scooped some onto my fork and then grabbed a piece of sauced chicken and quickly scarfed it down. I drove home and passed out in my parking space . . . . don't judge, mind your business. If you haven't passed out in your car after a good meal then are you really living? No, you're not. I'd go back for a late night meal if I'm in the area or if they are on my way back home again.

Tried Akbar for takeout last night for the first time and I've gotta say, of all the Indian spots…read moreon Charles St, this is probably my least favorite. It's not that it was bad necessarily, other places nearby are just better in my opinion. We ordered two chicken tikka masalas, garlic naan, and paneer pakora. I was disappointed to see, upon returning home, that they only gave us one side of rice for two orders of chicken tikka. That seemed a little strange to me especially since each order of chicken tikka was almost $20. The sauce had nice flavor but the chicken was tough and didn't fall apart like others I've had in the past. I would've preferred butter chicken but couldn't find it on their menu - maybe I just overlooked it or they have it listed under another name? The paneer pakora was OK, the breading was super thick and not crispy enough. The mint cilantro chutney it came with was unexpectedly spicy. I can handle my spice but I've just never had green chutney have that much of a kick to it. I didn't try the naan but my boyfriend said he's had better. All together it was $60 which seemed a little steep for what we got. The inside is surprisingly cute though and they do offer a lunch buffet. Would I return? Probably not just given the other options in the area.

$15 dollar lunch buffet on a weekend? That's 3 stars of the 4 right there. But we happened upon…read morethis restaurant when we were in the area and stepped in for the lunch buffet. It wasn't an extensive offering but it had the classics. Chicken tikka masala, paneer saag,rice, pakora, etc. So it's both vegetarian and non vegetarian friendly. It was a little sad to see the place empty. In my opinion their lunch buffet is definitely worth checking out. Food tasted great and service was attentive.

A 3.5 but rounding up for local. Honestly, I hate buffets, but I did decently enjoy this lunch that…read moreI went to without understanding what I was doing. I had never tried Kumari in the past so I was excited to say something new and then learned upon sitting down that they offer buffet lunches on the weekends for about $18 all in. The service was really spectacular considering, and the tea was really delightful. Mango Lassi was too sweet. The space is quite large and they have seating on both sides of the restaurant. This is a no-frills restaurant and sometimes you have to grab silverware and napkins yourself but with two people working there and a restaurant full of people I thought the service was great. If you like a buffet, then I would very much recommend this place for you for Indian / Nepalese food.

My friends and I used to come here pretty frequently when I was a graduate student at Hopkins…read more Vaguely remember the food being great, and I used to look forward to the Masala chai. Came back for a weekend to show my husband around and thought it would be a good idea to check this place out again after so many years. Maybe the chef has changed or maybe my 25 year old had low standards - but the food wasn't good at all. Everything tasted just.. sweet. However, chai is still good and kheer wasn't too bad either. Still giving it 3 stars for all the good memories associated with it.

Love love love Cafe Fili! This cute and delicious mediteranian cafe is right next to where I work…read moreso I stop in once or twice a week and it never dissapoints!! My favorite thing to get is the Mushroom Riviera sandwhich or classic pita and hummus. The coffee is also so rich and the people that work there are very kind and welcoming. Definitly a must try place in Mount Vernon, Baltimore!!

The mushroom panini is so decadent and I love the small salad that comes. Their baked goods are…read morealso lovely including the walnut and cashew baklava. Staff is so friendly and food comes out very quickly. I really love the cafe as well. There is outdoor seating and inside there's so much natural light. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere on a quiet street.

In the food court on one side by itself. A weird menu with dessert sweets and platters and wraps…read more I wanted lamb platter but they didn't have it so got some chicken wrap thing where's it's split up with fries. Two sauces. Not the healthier option I was going for but Tasty enough.

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I had the namesake cheese steak, and liked it quite a bit. I sat at the counter, and watched a…read morebustling take out business. It's a rather small dining area, with a few spots inside. There might have been a table outside, but now I'm not sure. But here's the rub: We walked by the next day, thinking we'd buy some bagels... But they are not really set up to just sell 6 bagels. The price $15. No thank you. I guess the clue was you don't see any bagels when you walk in, like a true bagel shop.

I stopped in this sandwich restaurant for lunch after volunteering in the neighborhood. I ordered a…read morechicken caesar wrap which came with fries and pickle. I waited less than 10 minutes for my food. The chef was able to toss my fries in garlic seasoning for better flavor. I devoured my caesar wrap in the car as it was so good but, I forgot to asked for a tomato to be added to my wrap~ that was on me. Will return whenever in the area.

i recommend going here good Customer service and delicious breakfasts as well. I Recommend…read moregetting the burger or cheesesteak , but really everything they sell is delicious and high-quality food. you won't regret it

I came in for a chicken Caesar wrap which was highly recommended. The service was great as the…read moreyoung lady that rang me up was attentive however my entire order was wrong despite repeating it twice. The flavor was just ok. I was disappointed I spent 16 bucks on a wrap only for it to be made incorrectly. Nothing I asked for was on it. The restaurant is clean, no issues there. I'm unsure if I'll return or not.