We came for an assignment for my daughters class and we will be back!!! We pulled up and looked inside and saw no one sitting at the tables which made us a bit nervous but that was because everyone was upstairThe food was delicious. We had the kabob platter, the chicken teekah masala, the eggplant burani and the afghani pakowra......and yet as good as the food is we we have to come back to try the house favorites! Lamb Qabelli Palau and the butter chicken or shrimp! The waitress was sweet and very attentive. read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I had a party of eight and I made reservations through Yelp. I recommend using this app if available. It is the only app that worked for me and I even updated the amount of people and still was accommodated. I had my 7 month old grandson with us and the owner seated us in an upstairs room that gave us some privacy and we did not feel we were bothering any other dinners. Funny how you read a review you wrote over a year ago and I see I ordered the lamb kabob. Well this time I ordered the lamb shank. Yikes this was one awesome dish. The shank was covered in rice and the it was like a hidden gem underneath that mound of rice. Curry is something that just does not agree with me. This dish was spiced but not heavy. It was one fantastic piece of lamb. From the owner to the server this is a great place for service and outstanding food. I also had a taste of my nieces mixed grill. Outstanding. read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Lamb shank - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Sameem has a regular event, which is an introduction to Afghan Dining and Culture. We went last night, and it was fantastic! It was held in a separate room, with seating mattresses, or you could sit in the "western" seats at a table. The owner led a very interesting discussion about Afghanistan, and its food and culture. There were about 20 people there, and we all also were given a chance to get to know each other. The best part was that, during the presentation, the food just kept coming! I honestly cannot remember what it was all called, but there was rice, lamb ,beef, bread, eggplant, dumplings, salad, dessert, and much, much more. We were all stuffed, and the owner encouraged us to take some home since there was a lot left! Afterward, he came by our table and discussed his life in Afghanistan and the US, and the politics of both countries, in a very judicial manner that showed a lot of insight. For $15 (yes, that's right, just $15) - this was an evening we won't forget! read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I didn't take any pictures. I should have. The baba ganoush was the best I have had! Soup was brought out to us first. It was delicious. Everything was full of flavor, and wonderful. My boyfriend wanted a Moroccan style food. Something filling and comfort foods. He was very happy when I found this place. Servings are perfect. My lamb was really tender and full of flavor. He had the mixed grill and ate every bite! So delicious. read more

Made a reservation for 7:30 on a Saturday night, but that turned out not to be necessary. There were other patrons in the restaurant at the time, but it was not crowded at all. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The food was fantastic (and filling!). Sambosa (samosa) & pakowra (pakora / pakodi) platter - Get it. Delicious. Butter shrimp - I want to get fat off of this. Lamb karahi - Nicely spiced, and the lamb was so tender. This wasn't my favorite dish of the night but I still enjoyed it very much. Had enough for leftovers. The basmati rice my lamb karahi came with was so good, I could have eaten a plate of just that. I hope to return soon to try other items on the menu! read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Lamb karahi (and butter shrimp in the back) - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Amazing food and good service. The mix grills had a special flavor and I will definitely recommend and comeback for more! read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We have driven by this restaurant many times but it wasn't until I read Yelp reviews that I decided that we should try it for lunch one day. I am really glad that we tried it. It looks small when you first walk it but there are more tables upstairs. We were warmly greeted and told to sit wherever we liked. We looked over the menu and made our choices. Majordomo decided to get the spicy chicken pasta and I thought the Afghani Muntoo sounded intriguing. The description said "steamed pockets stuffed with seasoned beef...". I was delighted with what came out. It was like a tortellini but with a softer shell and a little larger. The sauce it came in was garlic yogurt with split peas. It was absolutely wonderful. Majordomo's pasta tasted equally good and wasn't too spicy. He was a member of the clean plate club. Would I come back here? Yes, there were a few other dishes I would like to try. read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Spicy chicken pasta. - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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1. The food is amazing! 2. The people are some of the friendliest you can possibly imagine 3. The clientele isgreat. 4. Easy parking 5. Cool Neighborhood 6. Very affordable. It just shot to my list as a 'go to'. B read more

A gem of a restaurant in The Grove. Delicious food, friendly staff. I recommend any of their soups and also their Emperor Platter.

Sameem is always great! Awesome service, great food that tastes amazing! Even through the covid 19 pandemic they've kept their food quality perfect and each time we order it's been delicious! read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Butter chicken for our one year old! He loves it!! - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Amazing Afghani food! With a large Afghan population living in Saint Louis, you have to try their cuisine because you will get yummy, authentic afghani food here and Sameem's is def one of the best. Definitely a hole in the wall restaurant, but highly recommend it for take out. The owner is super friendly and makes food fresh! Everything is delicious- some favorites of mine include the qabelli pollow , all the kabobs, and my favorite, munto! (ground beef dumplings). Lots of good vegetarian options well. You will love it, check out! read more

The food is amazing! Our party shared the Mid East Feast as an appetizer. That is a great way to try several favorites, like their hummus and falafel. For an entree, I chose the Lamb Beriani, which is a pan fried rice with chickpeas and a lot of great spices. The lamb was exceptional: very tender and great flavor. It's a small restaurant but worth the trip! read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Lamb Beriani. Yum! - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I've been dying to try Sameem especially after reviewing the Yelp reviews. We went last weekend for my husband's birthday. The ambiance was authentic. We felt like we were no longer in St. Louis with the decor and look of the inside (meant in a good way). We started with the sambosa. This is a must order for any first timer! I love these and they were great here at Sameem and the sauce was superb. For dinner, I ordered the chicken masala & beef koobeda combo because I wanted a little of both since it was my first time. The chicken in the masala was huge chunks of breast. It was served on the speciality rice which was so flavorful especially when mixed with the tikka masala sauce. I had baklava and turkish coffee for dessert. I'd probably skip dessert next time and opt for only coffee. It was standard baklava. I'd put more savory food in than sweet! read more

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Awesome food, and great service. Got takeout and everything survived the ride home well and tasted delicious. Owner was super friendly, and the full staff seemed invested in making sure everything was correct before I walked out of the door. read more

Sameen is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is excellent; I tell them that I've never had a bad meal and its true. The staff are friendly and the service is wonderful. It is a quiet restaurant which makes conversation with your table mates very pleasant. Overall, Sameen is a great place. read more

After I posted this review below, I received about a week later a message from the owner offering a redo on the order. I really appreciated that. I won't take him up on his offer for free food (everyone has a bad night occasionally), but I'll definitely give them another chance in the next few weeks. I upgraded my star to 3 for the contact. original review: I was really disappointed in our pick-up order from Sameem last night. I hope it was just an "off night" there, since we've enjoyed their food a lot over the years. The lamb qabelli was the best of anything we ordered, and it was just OK. The sambosas and pakowra were oily and barely warm but even worse, the naan tasted really stale. I've had better naan from frozen, which was really disappointing. And to top it off, they didn't even include the baklava we ordered and payed for. I understand that times are tough for restaurants right now, but Sameem isn't super cheap and the quality just wasn't there across our whole meal. I hope our order was a fluke. Since we've had really great food from them in the past, I'll probably give them one more chance. read more

Saw the menu online yesterday and the pictures enticed me to stop by and try it out. Wonderful service, quick with the food, and an overall pleasant experience. The food was A+, so I'll be coming back for sure and most definitely recommending to friends that stop by St. Louis. read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Chicken Masala and Beef Koobeda Combo, Naan - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I ordered the lamb karahi and it was alright, an average interpretation of the dish. While I would think that such a stew-type of dish would benefit from rich flavors accumulated in slow cooking over time, the dish tasted a bit flat and the spices did not seem plentiful enough to liven up the dish. The nan and basmati was fine. The appetizer, which my friend ordered for us to split, was great and I'm sorry I don't remember the name of it. The 3 stars is based on an acceptable lamb entree and a great appetizer. read more

Delicious food, gracious staff, lovely atmosphere! The Teeka Masala is incredible! And I like that it's BYOB. read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Four of us got "takeout" from Sameem on a weeknight. Our orders were ready at the time requested, and the food was still very hot. The food was fantastic. Every one of us was very happy with what they ordered, and we each got something different. I got the "fish special," and I was a bit concerned that it wouldn't work well for takeout. I was wrong. It was excellent. My husband got chicken soltani, and he was very happy with it. I don't know what our two friends ordered, but when asked how they felt about their food, they said: "that was really good." We will definitely return. read more

Really delicious food, beautiful place. My kids split the butter chicken, my husband and I split a plate of lamb pilau. The sweet carrots and raisins went well with the spices. I loved the baklava- it wasn't as sweet as others I've had. read more

Amazing middle eastern food in the grove! They have a chicken tikka lunch for only $9 and comes with nann! Delicious! Really nice portion too. Their somosas are unique wish they were a bit thicker but really tasty. read more

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Great food - great local business. Located in the Grove, you can eat and stroll. I ate the lamb, very flavorful and tender.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis. It's one of my most frequented spots, and the one I most often recommend to friends and family. I love coming in and seeing the owner, who is super friendly and passionate about what he does. Everything I've tried from the kabobs, to the biryani, to the eggplant boorani has all been amazing! I will say I'm not the biggest fan of their naan bread, but that's okay because they give you so much buttery rice with every meal that I don't personally need the bread. My all time favorite is the lamb Qabelli pallow: fall off the bone lamb shank with delicious rice, sautéed carrots, and raisins. I sometimes find myself craving it. The sweet rice and carrots mixed with the rice and savory lamb is just the best combination to me! So yeah, eat here. read more

I've only had the chicken tenders and fries, they were good and the portion size is big enough for two people!

I took a leap of faith and decided to try this place. Well, I'm sad to report, that I am not a fan. The places was empty for a Thursday night. It's a nice place to go for a casual dinner for sure. The disappointment was in the food, the service was pretty good. I ordered Chicken Karahi (or Chicken in tomato sauce with peppers and onions). I asked for medium spice which I got, but the dish lacked the depth of flavor that should've shown through in the sauce in dish. It was bland and greasy. The cucumber and tomato salad was light and delightful. read more

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Delicious! Three days earlier, I had lunch at a similar, alternative Middle Eastern restaurant . Sameem surpassed it by a long shot in customer service, flavor, presentation, and environment. When my husband and I first entered, it appeared small and quiet. We arrived about 15 minutes after it opened; therefore, I understood the scarcity of people. The hostess offered to take us upstairs, where my entire perception soon changed. There were already a few tables full of other diners, along with a much bigger and wonderfully decorated dining area. I had checked out the online menu choices and the options appeared overwhelming. They have curries, kabobs, rice dishes, along with many other middle eastern and Afghan choices. In my experience too much variety, usually results in all mediocre dishes. I was skeptical. We selected the Mixed Grill, Chicken Curry, and the Mid-Eastern Feast for two. The feast included Falafel with a Tahini sauce and Pakowra with a Chutney (my husband's favorite part of the dish!). Each sauce was a perfect fit. The dish had classic Hummus and Eggplant dips, along with a small portion of their fresh Pashtoon Salad. This was accompanied by thick, warm, naan. The Mixed Grill included a combo of their lamb, ground beef, and chicken. Each seasoned separately to enhance the flavors of the meats. The Chicken curry was loaded with sauce mixing perfectly with the rice. While dining on this delicious food, our waitress and the owner himself came by a couple of times making sure we were satisfied and answering our questions. Combining the service, delicious food and overall experience, I am excited to go back for more! read more

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Had a really wonderful experience. They were very accommodating with their gluten-free options and everything we had was truly amazing. We will be back soon. read more

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Honestly, they're not worth it anymore. Pricy for the amount of food they serve. I ordered the Afghan Chicken Biryani and this supposed to be their signature dish! It came with 3 cubed pieces of chicken only the rest is rice. This dish cost almost $20. I was surprised of this poor amount for the price so I asked if this is how they serve it! and they said this is it ( kinda rude!) i didn't want to embarrass myself and argue with them because i had friends over. Not all the food tasted good, the amount is small for the price they ask. Not recommended. read more

Favorite restaurant. Every dish I have tried from here has tasted amazing. The CTM combo and lamb karahi are my favorites

I first tasted Sameem at the festival of nations in St. Louis, and was extremely impressed. It was my first time trying Afghani food, and I ordered the mango curry meatballs with rice. It was delicious, and I directed all of my friends at the festival to try it as well. Fast forward several months later and I am back in St. Louis for another visit. My boyfriend and I want to branch out and try a new restaurant, and we both decided to try and find our favorite booth from the festival. After some menu searching, we finally found Sameem! We drove to the restaurant full of excitement, and we were not disappointed when we arrived and were greeted by the friendly manager who made conversation before showing us to our table. We ordered the Babaganoush as an appetizer and fought over every last bite. For the main course, I ordered the mango curry meatballs/kofta (again) and my boyfriend ordered the goat from the special menu. The meatball dish comes with a large portion of rice along with naan and chickpea curry sauce (with mild spice). Both meals were absolutely fantastic (with huge portions) and we left very glad that we went out of our way to find the Afghani food stand from the festival! read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Mango curry kofta - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Food is great. Very kind owners, they have gone above and beyond multiple times. Mostly we do take out. Always plentiful and delicious.

Sameems is the perfect mix between Mediterranean and Indian food. You get unique flavors that aren't overwhelming and huge portions. Try the appetizer for 2 (feeds 4) and the emperor platter if you are first timers, lots of food, reasonable prices and pretty good service. Not the cleanest or nicest restaurant but that's not why you come here. read more

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Doesn't look like much but the food is excellent along with the service. Don't be discouraged from how it looks on the outside. Go in and give it a try!! read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Chicken Teeka Masala - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Showed up 15 mins. late for our reservation, but the proprietor was the one who apologized to us for having to accommodate us at a different table, and comped our desserts! So gracious and kind! The food was so fresh and delicious. Started off with the Mid-east Feast appetizer...the salad was so refreshing, the pawkoras so crunchy and tasty, and the chutney so tangy and amazing. Everyone loved everything as we cleaned our plates completely! For our entree, we ordered the Emperor's Platter for two. All meats were cooked to absolute perfection, the two rices were so fluffy and well-prepared, and the presentation was absolutely gorgeous. Just ate the leftovers and it somehow it tasted just as great as yesterday. I think we'll go back tomorrow evening if time permits, as I don't think I can wait to experience this amazing restaurant again! AMAZING! read more

This place is so unassuming and awesome! Definitely a hole in the wall. My husband and I wanted to try the chicken and lamb kebabs along with the eggplant boorani. We ordered those and they told us we should order the emperor platter because it'll be cheaper and we'll get more food and they were so right. The Emperor platter which comes with chicken, lamb, and beef kabob with Shirazi salad, eggplant boorani, charred tomato and rice which they save serves 2 but I think it can serve 3 hungry people. We don't eat beef so they were kind enough to give us another kebab with half chicken and half lamb. We amso wanted to try the chicken tikka and the owner was nice enough to give us some tikka sauce for free on the side to dip our chicken in. The eggplant boorani came out hot and the sauce on top had so much flavor, it was delicious and a must try. The kebabs were amazing as well and probably the best place I've been to so far in the city. Highly recommend this place for anyone who likes authentic cuisine read more

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Sameem's never disappoints. Delicious food, good service. What's not to like? I wish we lived closer, so we could visit more often.

We ordered the meat combo platter. The food was phenomenal except I asked to replace checkin with ground beef and the server replied "No, beef is more expensive". I used to work in restaurants business and they definitely need to know how to run business. It's been a year since I been there and that's the reason why I don't go there anymore. Their Customer service is not that good. Also, the food portion was little for a $10 plate is not worth it. read more

I was invited there by friends & honestly didn't think I would find something that I like or be interested in, they definitely proved me wrong amazing taste & portion. Definitely will be back!! read more

Sameem Afghan Restaurant - Shrimp Beriani - Afghan Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I have to say for the food, is what saved this place. The food is amazing! Everything we had was delicious! Beef and chicken kabob and rice. The place is very small on the inside and now using plastic ware for forks and knives? A bit tacky? I am sorry but the service wasn't great? There was a big group of 10 people that showed up at the same time as us and they were catered to with service like they were all that mattered. It was a bit crowded but hey, like I said the amazing food saved the day. There are not many middle eastern restaurants in St. Louis. I have to say this food is authentic and so good! It reminds me of the food I grew up with as a kid. I highly recommend if you love middle eastern food and get the craving like I do. read more