Delicious meal. Big fan of the mantu and lamb chops. And I liked the rice with the addaon…read moresweetness. Eggplant appetizer was good too. I do wish there was more protein in the mains. They are generous with the rice though. Really appreciated the dessert they gave us on the house. Milky and delicious!

I went here for a group meal and I know this is a popular place but I was more than pleased with my…read moremeal. The meal was seamless from start to finish, the food, the service, the atmosphere was all great. Food came out quick and our waiter Kais took care of our group effotlessly. I really enjoyed my meal overall, I would say the apps and mains were both delicious but I would give an edge to the mains. The food: Borani Banjan- This was the highlight app for me with some freshly made Afghai Naan. Man this was so good and a must order. The eggplant was cooked perfectly. Bamia- This was like a stewed Okra and I loved this dish, the okra was cooked down but the flavor was so damn good. Mantu- This was a nice delicate dumpling, it was made well but because of the cumin I couldn't help think it reminded me of Tex Mex food. Aushuk- This was OK, it was kinda strange because there was this fermented flavor to it that kinda bothered me. Chicken Afghani Kabab- I am shocked to say this but the chicken was my favorite protein. It was perfection, it was perfectly juicy with a nice smokey outer char, this was amazing. Uzbeki Qabuli Pulao- This was a braised lamb shank and was no teeth required tender. It so incredibly delicate and so delicious. Salmon- Fat slabs of salmon cooked to perfection with a nice outer smokey char. So good. Lamb Kabab- This was fine but not as exciting as the above. The lamb was chewier than I was hoping but the flavor was nice. Beef Kofta- It was like a ground meat patty. It was ok, it was a bit chewy and a bit dry but it was alright. The two I want to try on my next visit is the shrimp and the lamb chops, can't wait for a second visit.

So yummy! Definitely underrated. The chicken kebab is so good, the chicken is flavorful and brown…read morerice was perfectly seasoned. They gave a fair amount of sauce and veggies. I ordered through the phone for pick up and the hostess was so friendly, I got my food within 20 minutes. The food was so good I ordered the next day and got a combo for 2, the chicken and kofta kebab. So delicious and I will 100% be returning!!!

I'll start by saying that I love everything about this restaurant. From the food, the general…read moreatmosphere, and the impeccable service. The owner and staff couldn't be nicer people. They care about their patrons and do everything in their power to make you feel welcome. The decor is simple and uncluttered. Just the right amount of art and adornments, without feeling suffocated. My waiter, Khalil, is a fine gentleman and very personable. He would be welcome at my table anytime. Now for the food: We had the appetizer combo, which consisted of a spinach dish, hummus and pitas, and samosas. Best hummus I've ever had. Spinach was spicy and delicious. Samosa was excellent. For the main course we ordered a kebab platter for 4 people. Three kabobs of your choice, served with white or green (dill) rice. The kabobs here are the best I've ever had (I've been here many times, but this is my first review). This is one of my favorite restaurants in the five boroughs. Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

I placed a pickup order through Uber for the four-person family combo. When I arrived, I had to…read morewait about 10 minutes at the counter before anyone came to assist me. After receiving the order, I asked why the green sauce--commonly included as a side with this type of meal--was missing. The employee at the counter told me they had run out. However, I noticed that there was a bottle of the same green sauce on every table in the restaurant, which made the explanation confusing and frustrating. Another concern was that the restaurant refused to accept credit or debit card payments. In 2026, declining standard electronic payment methods creates unnecessary inconvenience for customers. Unfortunately, the food quality also did not meet expectations. The lamb chops were very small and appeared dry and overcooked. Overall, the portion sizes and quality did not justify the price. Based on this experience, I would recommend that customers consider other nearby options. In my experience, Shirazi Kebab offers larger portions in their family meals and the food quality has been noticeably better.

Bakhter is & always will be a reliable spot. I wouldn't say it's super traditional Afghani food…read morebut it is suffice for a lack of better terms. Definitely ask for the sauces as you will need it- both the white & green! All in all, I've frequented here many times as my college was right next to it & I am glad it's continuously been getting business (& rightfully so at that)!

Happy to have tried something new but wasn't my thing. Expensive and I thought the food was…read moreunderwhelming. Marani sampler - 2/5 - 3 different phkali spreads (spinach, eggplant, and green bean). Bland. I like the spinach one the best. It would be nice if it came with bread or chips, but we got bread on the side and that was $5 extra. Lamb kebab - 2/5 - Tough texture. Expected it to be juicier? Khinkali - 3/5 - Thick shell. I always take note of broth inside of a soup dumpling. Wasn't super flavorful but decent.

Cute little restaurant with a homey vibe and gracious service. I had ordered delivery when I lived…read morein Rego Park 2 years ago but enjoyed my first in-person visit a few days ago even more. I love a place where breads are standout aspects of the menu, and the Georgian bread from here doesn't disappoint, especially when dipped in the borscht and braised beef stew with tomatoes and potatoes. The stew was one of my favorite dishes of the night while the other was the dessert--chocolate mousse and homemade, warm chocolate and hazelnut cigars. Will definitely be back!

I like this place. The service is from the staff is…read moreexcellent. This visit my intentions were at least to have the samosas again. Chicken Chapli was great before but I wanted to try the jujeh kabob because it was pictured in the menu. I always assume if the restaurant chooses to feature a particular dish visually on the menu, there must be something to it. It's good. Similar to the chapli the jujeh kabob has that intimidating color and spicy aroma and you'd naturally feel timid about burning your esophagus. But it's not like that. The bone in chicken pieces are very tender and there's citrus notes there along with the char from the grill. Super tasty.

We were on the prowl for some Afghan food and came across a Pamir which was relatively closer, and…read moreit seemed cheaper in comparison to our normal Afghan spot, Kabul. While perusing the menu trying to figure out what we were going to order I went back and forth between the combos. I looked at their combos to see if there was anything that could feed a family of two, but everything was geared towards a family of four and more. The combos are ridiculously priced. You'd think you were buying a few catering trays. We ultimately settled on two orders of the Two Chicken Tikka and the Chicken Samosas. I asked for extra white sauce and Pamir did not oblige. I didn't care for the samosas, nor the chicken tikka meal. My husband liked it. He also preferred the white sauce from here instead of Kabul's. While the food was decent it doesn't compare to Kabul. It was a solid 3.5. I was really taken aback by the size of the chicken kebabs and the portions we received. The kebabs were extremely small. There wasn't enough for any leftovers.

A co-worker introduced me to this place and it's one of my favorite places to eat. The kebabs are…read morenot only tasty and juicy but also very affordable. The portions are huge and 2 meals easily feeds 3 people. The white and green sauces on the side are so tasty. Easy parking in front (meter) or on the numerous side streets. Ambiance is not posh but clean and orderly.

I was craving chicken kebab, so I decided to try something new and ordered from Main Bakhtar…read more Uber Eats had a buy one, get one free deal on the chicken kebabs, which made the decision even easier. The meal came with basmati rice and a piece of bread as well a side salad. I'll be honest the bread wasn't really my focus, but the rice, chicken and sauce definitely were. The chicken was flavorful and cooked really well, and the rice paired perfectly with it. The sauce brought everything together. I even ordered an extra large one, and it came in a really cool bottle, which was a nice touch. Everything was fresh, tasty, and exactly what I needed. My kebab craving was definitely satisfied. I'd order from here again.

Great place for Afghan food! Came here with a group of three during noon and were seated right…read moreaway! The waiter was super nice and gave us recommendations so we ended up ordering the beef sambosa, the kabuli palow with chicken, the kebab combination ii, and the okra. Loved the beef sambosa, the waiter actually brought them out for us to try before we ordered and told us to eat it with the spice condiments on the side with a white sauce. Very delicious! The okra was delicious and paired well with the rice. The kabuli palow had raisins and pistachios in the rice that was really delicious and added a nice sweet and savory element. The meats for the kebab combination were all delicious, spiced, and juicy. The waiter also gave us chickpeas which were so flavorful and would definitely recommend! Such a great place and even better service! Will be back soon!

We haven't been able to eat any Afghan food since moving from St. Louis to central PA so were…read morecraving aushak and mantu when visiting NYC. Maybe we've been spoiled by our favorite restaurant back in St. Louis (Afghan Kabob House) but Ariana's was underwhelming. The server was friendly but the food was just ok. Pricey due to the location as expected but also underwhelming taste wise. We got the aushak, mantu, and kadoo bolanee (pumpkin curry with bread). All three surprisingly looked very similar (photos look almost identical as they had the same sauce drizzled with yogurt). The aushak has leeks inside while the mantu has beef. The beef was drier than we were used to and the aushak less flavorful with overpowering onion. The pumpkin was cooked in what looked like the same sauce as well but the baked bread it came with was good. They did offer complimentary chickpeas which were tastier however. Maybe other items on the menu would've been better picks!

Food is super flavorful. The half chicken was seasoned and spice well. Rice was a bit oily but…read moreWBA's delicious. Lamb and chicken tikka were a bit dry but that's okay, super flavorful. Would definitely order again.

I always go for the Family Jumbo Meal (~$60)+++, and let me tell you--it's a feast! You get super…read moretender chicken, juicy meat kabobs, and flavorful lamb chops, plus a big plate of rice and salad. It feeds 4-5 people, but let's be real, I could probably take down half of it myself. Pro tip: ask for raisins and carrots in the rice--it takes it to another level! Now, a little heads-up: the family meal used to come with bread, but now it's $2 extra. Is it worth it? 100% yes. Their bread + white sauce = absolute magic. And speaking of the white sauce, I always grab a bottle to take home because once you try it, you'll want to put it on everything. Food: Friendliness: Price: Final verdict? If you're craving a solid feast that hits the spot every time, this is the move. Just don't forget the extra bread--you'll thank me later!

Ordered: Samosas (~$6): fried turnovers filled with seasoned…read moreground beef Combo Kebab (~$18): boneless chicken and ground beef keema with Balkh basmati rice; raisins and carrots (+$1) Firny (~$3): Afghan milk pudding with pistachio Aya's take: I'm a big fan of Afghan food and this was my go-to spot growing up. There are only a handful of Afghan spots in Astoria and I love that they're still around after 20+ years. We started off with their complimentary fresh Afghan bread which was warm, light, and fresh! It pairs well with their white, green, and red sauces. The Samosas were fresh, perfectly crispy, with seasoned ground beef. The filling was a bit sparse and definitely could've used a lot more to make it more satisfying. It's served with a white sauce that's different than the white sauce in the bottle, so I highly recommend dipping your samosas into that one. Now for the main - you can't go wrong with the Combo Kebab. The basmati rice is super fluffy, aromatic, and exceptionally seasoned. It even had a slight sweetness to it this time. I also love the addition of carrots and raisins which might sound weird to most people but adds a layer of crunch, sweetness, and balance to the meats. The meats were grilled fresh on charcoal and were tender and flavorful. Despite this, the pieces of chicken and meat were pretty small (especially compared to other Afghan restaurants) and if they do prefer to use smaller pieces, there should be at least 8 per order to balance out the ratio of rice. I had so much leftover rice with no protein to go with. Nonetheless, it was super satisfying. It also came with a complimentary salad which is was light and refreshing, especially with their white sauce. We ended with the Firny which was actually delicious! It's light, sweet, slightly floral, and you get the crunch from the pistachios. Great note to end on and great for sharing if you just want a quick sweet bite. All in all, although there's better Afghan restaurants in Queens, you will leave here pretty satisfied!

This restaurant has my favorite lamb shank and salmon kabobs. It's so succulent and delicious! You…read morecan't go wrong. Give it a try! Happy Yelping!

New pizza is fire. Definitely an upgrade from the flop…read more .

I have always frequented this business because I like the food, but tonight I was dismayed that for…read more $15+ meal I was changed a total of $30.16 for a simple 2 chicken tikka kebab + 1 extra lamb skewer . I got a $6.96 tip added to my bill which I did not select. I looked at the bill and knew that this owner was crooked and deceitful. When I asked for a refund he smirked and laughed at me saying that I selected this option. I may be honest with a sense of humility but I am not stupid. I told him to eat my meal and that Allah will punish him in more than meet the eyes. In which age of humanity that this act goes unpunished.