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    Silk Road

    4.2 (507 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Katherine L.

    I love this place! I don't know why I haven't reviewed it before, as I've been here a bunch of times when in the area. It's a unique eatery that is delightful for everyone. The staff are attentive, nice, patient and knowledgeable. They're open to requests and substitutions whenever possible and not too crazy, so, for me and my palate and diet, I greatly appreciate that. Sometimes, I am afraid to ask, but they made me feel like it wasn't a problem. The prices are more than your average restaurant, but you get what you pay for, because the service, food and portions are of excellent standards and quality. I love that the dishes come with your CHOICE of rice, because, if you know anything about me, eating rice is akin to breathing air for me. I could live on rice alone. It's so good, and their choices here of 4 different options are just mind-blowing and exciting. The healthful me always says the brown rice option though, so, there's that, the Kabil Palaw. I love the cardamom flavor in the rice that complements the sweet raisins and shredded carrots. Deliciously cooked and delicately spiced makes for a wonderful rice dish good enough to eat on its own. The portions for rice as a side dish are so plentiful, I can make multiple meals of it, as long as I accompany with some other food. Probably the coolest part of this restaurant is their homemade Afghan bread which, I believe, is essentially a naan bread that is shaped similar to a slipper. It's richly crafted, with a yeasty full bread developed flavor, and piping hot out of their oven, it's fabulous with a crunchy thin bottom crust but chewy steamy interior. Nice and thin somewhat similar to pita, but so much more exciting. The salad is also a nice accompaniment, and similar to the rice side to your entree, it is an incredibly generous portion. I love the simple salad with cucumbers and tomatoes and the light dressing. Delicious! I could just eat the salad and rice and be full and happy. The entrees, too, if you have room after all of that, are very generously portioned. I opt for the Gulpi cauliflower every time, and I honestly believe they have half a head of cauliflower (or more) for the entree. It is such a very happy belly amount for me. It's so deliciously cooked in a light onion and tomato flavored sauce, that makes the cauliflower so tender and melt in your mouth fabulous. Love it so much. While I could eat it all, because I love it so much, I have to eat only some and save the rest for later. Everyone will find something delicious here- if you like fish, meat, chicken, dumplings, kabobs, etc. So many great choices. Love this place!

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    Amit P.

    I've been coming here with my friends for years! Silk Road feels like stepping into a cozy Afghan grandma's living room, complete with the most charming decor and tunes. The kabobs we ordered were juicy and seasoned to perfection! The service is friendlier than your mom's best friend, and if you haven't tried this place, you're missing out because this Afghan cuisine is done right! Highly recommended for anyone!

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    Kathy S.

    We love to eat here whenever we are in town. The food is outstanding and flavorful. Meal includes soup, big salad, huge bread, rice option and your protein. Don't miss the deserts. Service is excellent and for all you get , prices are very reasonable. Do bring your own wine!!!

    Stephanie L.

    I've been wanting to order from here for a while now, and I was not disappointed! There are so many different options and combinations of food to order but I don't think you can go wrong with any choice. I tried the korma lamb stew over rice as well as one of the kabob entrees. The flavors and spices were perfect. There is also a bakery on site and next time I come back I will be trying their baklava!

    Lunch serving of soup.
    Jim G.

    Very nice interior. Went for lunch and they start you off with a good cup of soup. I had the chapli kabob which is made of ground beef and lamb. My wife had the murgh korma, which is chicken and tomato sauce. Both were excellent. They come with salad, bread (similar to naan), and choice of palaw (rice). We both chose the naringe palaw which was wonderful with its saffron, orange peels, almonds and pistachios. We will go back when in the neighborhood.

    14. Combination Kabob Dinner
    Stephanie P.

    Been coming Silk Road for many years now and it's still amazing every time we go. The service is incredible, so well timed and accommodating. The ambiance of the restaurants enhances the whole experience. The food is absolutely delicious. I love the lentil soup and salad at the beginning of the meal. I normally get the combination kabobs because I can never decide which meat to get, they're all so good! Also the shir chai and baklava are the only way to end a meal here.

    Tandoori chicken with Kaboli rice
    Calvin S.

    The place is cozy and clean. Service is fine but could be better, specially the hostest!Prices are reasonable. Food is fine, not great as you expect from Afghan cuisine, but it comes with soup, Shirazi salad and bread. First time for me in an Afghani restaurant though I am Persian.

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    Floe D.

    Celebrated a birthday here on a Sunday afternoon. Nobody had eaten yet so appetites were high and we opted for the dinner menu. The waiter was patient and attentive. Started with a lentil soup and salad. Later came the kabobs and various types of rice. Food was tasty. Never had a full Afghanistani meal. Oh and we had delicious dumplings. It was a pleasant experience.

    Lunch soup and salad
    Helen K.

    I don't know why it took so long for me to check this place out but I'm so glad I did! I came here for lunch and ordered the Chapli Kabob (Ground beef and lamb patties) with Ladam Palaw (spinach rice) and it was SO delicious. I highly recommend eating it with the white sauce (I took a couple to-go sauce containers of just the white sauce because it was so good). The lunch entree also comes with a starter soup and salad and fresh bread. The fresh bread was also SO hot and delicious. Lastly, I finished off my meal with some chai (with milk) since it is sweet which I also recommend ordering.

    Combination 2 - $70 feast is not justifiable . Pretty expenive as compared to what they offer in this patter. Over all food has good taste !
    Touseef A.

    Combination 2 - $70 price for this feast is not justifiable . Pretty expensive in price as what they offer in this plater . Over all food had good taste ! On yelp same dish had price $29.99 , which is wrong. Please update!

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