First time I tried this. Got the platter for 2. Authentic. The taste really surprised me. Fire grilled, chicken goat and booed kebabs, and a large lamb shank cooked buttery in the middle of the rice. The rice was specially cooked, flavorful, and really yummy. They don't try to kill you with salt. Food does not need extra salt to enhance your pallet. Always a good sign showing a chefs co fence with their food. And the size of the platter is generous. It could feed 4 people. Definitely a recommend if you like grilled meats and rice. Comes with sliced turnip, cucumber, fresh mint leaves and fresh parsley. I'll be going back to try other menu items for sure. High recommend. read more

Houston has a stunning Afghani restaurant scene, and Tolo Kabab House is one of its stars. Located in a small strip center across from PlazAmericas (the former Sharpstown Mall), you are warmly welcomed, and as soon as you order, you can partake in free tea and soup. The chicken kababs were full of flavor, served over naan on giant skewers. The mantoo were delightful bites. And, as we were eating, a free dessert was set out, a cool refreshing pudding, the perfect antidote for a hot humid Houston summer day. The service was friendly, as were the fellow diners, who engaged us in conversation. I can't wait to return - consider me a fan! read more

It's a nice casual spot that is set to accompany family style dining. Staff was friendly. He was a one man show so if you do come have patience and leave ego at home. Patrons were also friendly too. Met a couple gentleman while waiting to order and exchanged pleasantries. I ordered the combo kebab and added a mango smoothie. It also came with naan, a salad and their green sauce. The salad was just ok, but I did enjoy the kebabs with green sauce and naan. Everything was fresh and hot. Also it is halal which is a huge plus in my book. I could have used just a tad more spice to my meat but the green sauce made up for it. My mango smoothie was delicious as well. I'm unsure if it had any dairy in it. They also had complimentary dessert which was a nice touch. I was pressed for time so didn't try it but it looked like some sort of custard. Pricing was excellent average plate cost was $15. Also attached is a halal market with meats, spices,etc. read more

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I was invited here by a friend because I told him I'd never had Afgan food before. I love this little place. The service and overall vibe is pleasant. I wish I need the name of the foods I tried. I honestly didn't eat anything I wouldn't feed my own kids. I feel bad eating lamb, but that ish was so good! Lol The flavors and different flavor profiles, loved! Very clean and despite my overall anxiety of that part of town, it wasn't bad. Now where near as bad as I thought it was. Def would go again & take others! read more

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Approved by a true Afghani! My partner is from Afghanistan and has been in the U.S. for about 4 years. While passing through Houston, he was craving food from home, so I ordered from here for him and it was a hit. He got the Qabuli Palau with Lamb Shank, and it was excellent. The meat was fresh, tender, and flavorful, and the rice tasted authentic -- just like he remembers. It even came with a side salad, which added a nice crunch between bites. The portion was generous, enough for two people, though he ordered two plates and two naan so he'd have leftovers for a couple days. The naan was also really good and authentic -- soft, fresh, and perfect with the pulao. Overall, this place is solid. When an Afghan gives their stamp of approval on Kabuli Pulao (the national dish of Afghanistan) you know it's done right. If it's your first time trying Afghan food, definitely go for the Qabuli Palau with the Lamb Shank. read more

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Come eat here. Delicious food, great prices, and excellent service. Also very clean dining space. We got the lamb, beef, and chicken with naan, as well as some complimentary tea, soup, and dessert. Everything was fantastic. Edris was our server and he was great. Will definitely be back. read more

If you like good food, then this is the place to go! Whenever I visit Houston, my mom always wants to come here. (My mom never likes outside food so this means a lot.) Between the two of us, we enjoy trying many dishes and love the leftovers later. I have tried so many things here. The Qabuli Palau is light and refreshing with a slight sweetness from the raisins, the lamb shank is tender, and the rice is perfectly cooked. The Goat Karahi again has a delicious depth of flavors without being overly spiced. The Chapli Kababs and the Afghani Tikka Kabobs are just chef's kiss served with some delicious bread. I think anything you try here will delight your tastebuds! Make sure to try some of the tea and dessert at the end! read more

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So pleasantly surprised by this spot on Bellaire! Nice casual place for lunch. It's very clean inside and you can order entrees or platters for 2-3 people. Tried the mixed platter for 2, which was a huge serving of rice along with 3 different meats. The rice itself was very flavorful, I loved the addition of carrots and dried fruit. Every meat was delicious in its own way, especially the lamb shank which was so tender. The mantoo (dumplings) were so unique- perfectly cooked, the filling was savory and the yogurt dressing and beans on top made for a nice flavor combination. So glad we tried these! There's self serve hot tea as well. The people who work here are very nice and food came out after about 10 minutes. Would love to come back and try other menu items! read more

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One of the best in Houston area. If you want delicious afghan food then you're going to the right place.

We have been wanting to try this place and so glad we finally did! It's a gem. The food is delicious - the portions are generous - and happy to support a local business. Between the four of us we ordered and shared the mantoo (dumplings), Bulani (potato and chives pancake), and the mixed platter for 3 (beef, chicken and lamb shank). We had plenty of the platter left. Everything was full of flavor. The owner was very sweet and offered the homemade green sauce (little spicy) and yogurt to accompany the meal. Delicious! I also ordered the homemade mango drink (with pistachios)! Highly recommend. But we also enjoyed the saffron tea. Go visit and enjoy the wonderful food! read more

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Amazing! So good! Hospitality was phenomenal, my new favorite place!!! Thank you so much for the excellent service and delicious meal, I'm stuffed! read more

My first time here at Tolo Kabab House Very friendly staff, I ordered a couple dishes to go, the food is fresh and delisious. I very much recommed eating here. its my first introduction to Afganistan food and it has its own unique equisite flavors. The music playing on the speakers really sets the tone for an authenic culture experience. I also had the chicken soup while waiting for my To Go order, Im a soup lover and the Chicken soup was completly different from american soups. I am glad to give this place 5 stars. Thank you, Fazio read more

First of all I want to say that I am a foodie, I love all types of cuisines and I try new restaurants all the time, I go to this place very often and it is not an exaggeration to say this place is on my top 3 restaurants in Houston. I grew up in Mexico City, eating homemade foods all the time, some of the dishes in this Restaurant remind me of authentic Mexican dishes that you can't find in the US, everything I've tried here is amazing, my favorite dish might be their Chicken Karahi, their kababs are amazing. I fully recommend this restaurant! read more

Friendly service. The server took his time telling me what was included with my choices. In the end I asked for the lamb and chicken combo with rice and an order of potato samosa. Food was hot and tasty. I normally don't like raisins with my rice but I didn't mind theirs. As someone else mentioned, they are generous with their portions Came here after a recommendation, will definitely come back again. read more

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We shared a rice and lamb shank dish, QABULI PALAU. It was delicious and balanced. The staff were kind and the place was clean. Reasonable prices and generous portions . What more could you ask for? read more

TOLO KABAB HOUSE - Qabuli Palau - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Chicken Kabab WITH RAISINS IN THE RICE and there are no other rice options or varieties and ordering was difficult because I asked for one thing and didn't get it. Love the place have a warm family atmosphere read more

TOLO KABAB HOUSE - Chicken Kabab WITH RAISINS IN THE RICE and there are no other rice options or varieties - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Favorite KABAB spot. Awesome food. Rice is spectacular. Interested and informative staff. Took mom to the market next door for pastries, look forward to going with the whole family. Clean and relaxed place with great food and service! read more

Citrusy bright chicken soup! Thank me later :) The Afghani Burger (more like a wrap) is loaded to the brim of the fold with fries, veggies, egg, sausage which reminded me of something you would find overseas. To be it was a super large yet portable comfort wrap that goes great any time of the day but it seemed so fitting for that late night carb meal too absorb everything. It had layers of flavor was really popped off with intensity once it was married with the green? chutney (umami sauce is what I'll call it or the catalyst). With every bite I had to drizzle this sauce because it pronounced each ingredient with greater intensity. The mango shake was good but it does come with lots of crushed pistachio (i think) which creates texture if you enjoy that. I felt like it was a drink and a meal. I do want to come back for the mantoo, kabab as that's in the title of the business lol, karahi, chapli even thought it's not my favorites since it's so dry at other places, then the Afghani lamb pillau as these items are highly reviewed and rated. I'm ordering doordash after this post ti get my fix of the chicken soup. Give it three sips and let us know what you think .. it might have you coming back for more. Enjoy! read more

Everything was perfect Food was so fresh and hot I recommend the restaurant for afghaN cuisine lovers Best wishes guys read more

The menu is limited, but the food is very good. Really it's really about the ambience there. I love Houston because of the diversity.l and this is a prime example. read more

This is a really small and informal place with generously sized great food. Many customers were in and out to bring takeout home. We stayed to eat there. Service was kind and speedy. We shared a kabob platter which was a good size for about 4 people and a few other dishes which were smaller in size. One of them was the mantoo which was a big hit with our table. We didn't order any bread but I will do that next time. As far as drinks, it's a grab and go situation. They carry coke products, and karoun doug. They also had a self serve tea and dessert area set up. We visited on an extremely hot day and it was a little stuffy inside but I tend to warm up quickly. I hope to bring my appetite there again sometime soon when the weather is less hot. read more

5/5 for food and 5/5 for value. First time having afghan food. Was wowed. We ordered the mantoo app, chicken kebab and the afghan tikka kebab. First off service was fantastic. So hospitable. We got to try the saffron tea and the chicken soup. Every item we got was delish. Also got the banana mango drinks. I will definitely be back. read more

best food we've had in houston!! especially the lamb shank, OMGGGG!! my best friend is afghan and this reminds me so much of her moms food. Will definitely be coming back!! read more

TOLO KABAB HOUSE - a plate of food on a table - Afghan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very good food with authentic flavor! Service was excellent and prices are reasonable.

Yummy kabob! Had the chicken, was very tasty. Rice was good too, not too salty. Also bought some chicken next door at the grocery. Will be back! read more

We ordered the family platter to go for 2 but tye portion size is great it can easily feed 3 people. The qaboli pillow is great and the lamb shank was so tender. If you are in the area it's a must try read more

Excellent food, generous portions, nice people. Best lamb shank I've ever had. What a great addition to the Houston food scene!

The food was very good as was the service. Was not sure about going here because it didn't look very inviting but once inside the service staff was extremely friendly and the food really was spectacular. read more

Great food at a great price!! Was in the mood for kabob and found this place online. Ordered the lamb kabob which comes with salad and your choice of rice or naan. Four huge skewers. Delicious! It's a small hole in the wall kind of place in a strip mall and has an adjoining grocery store. I will definitely be back! read more

Very tasty and very affordable. We ordered the mixed platter for two. It came with rice, 3 different meats and bread. There were very generous portion sizes. Very happy with this place and will be coming back. read more