This afternoon, May 2, 2026, I decided to try out a local spot for Afghan food since it's been a few months since I last had kabuli pulao. I ordered the kabuli pulao and a Coke for pickup through DoorDash, planning a tidy lunch to enjoy near the bay once I got off work. When I arrived at the food truck, the gentleman working there unfortunately informed me that the items I had just ordered were sold out. He kindly suggested an alternative of tikka kabob, which I gladly accepted. The tikka kabob was tasty and well-seasoned, delivering a satisfying depth of flavor with each bite. The rice was fragrant with softly shredded carrots and raisins, adding subtle sweetness and texture that complemented the smoky kabob nicely. A generous addition on top of my order were complimentary Watani fries, drizzled with a sauce reminiscent of a tangy chimichurri. The food truck itself sits in the same lot as the mosque in Burlingame, which is a convenient spot to park. It's also just a couple of blocks away from the bay shore as well, making the entire experience easy to fit into a pleasant outing for lunch by the water: While I initially sought kabuli pulao, the recommended tikka kabob turned out to be a great alternative. The flavors were strong, the rice provided a nice counterpoint, and the chimichurri-like sauce on the fries was a standout touch. Service was friendly and kind. Definitely open to trying the original kabuli pulao on a future trip, but I'd gladly rely on the team's thoughtful substitutions again. Overall, this place was lovely and definitely will return again. read more

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Every single item here was purely out of this world! We ordered chapli kabob wrap, chicken kabob wrap, chicken kabob plate, watani fries, and we wanted the mantu but they were out. Every single item was nothing short of amazing, full of flavor, and perfectly served. They do big portions here. They make the fries fresh here and you can taste it. They put alot of tlc into their food which is why it can take a bit. Only thing forgotten yesterday was chutney, and we missed it with every item. We will have to go back and try more again soon. read more

Okay the best kabouli pilau in the peninsula. I come here after every Jummah. The lamb shank size is amazing and it's so tender. Also you get some beans so you are full for the day along with salad. It's the best meal pound for pound in the peninsula. read more

Watani Spot food truck is parked in a large lot in Millbrae/Burlingame. (At time of writing, the Google Maps address was current.) I'd imagine it's popular with Uber drivers since it's close to the airport and SPOILER ALERT: it's effin' delicious. Unfortunately everything we ordered (especially beef) was out of stock, which was surprising since it was only 6pm. We pivoted to a chicken kebab wrap and chaplee kebab with rice instead and waited for the order to cook Both dishes were SO tasty, well-seasoned, and generously filled. Comfort food done right, I really enjoyed the meal. The service was also very friendly and welcoming, with who I think was the owner doing his best to make sure we liked the food. Not only would I come back, I'm looking forward to it! read more

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Incredibly juicy chicken kabob! Please eat it while fresh and hot. I had half of my rice plate over there and half at home and it was not as juicy when it was colder, of course! I also like it when it's flavored rice vs plain basmati rice and this had a nice flavor to it. They were also nice to offer me the chicken keema side which was delicious, albeit a bit oily. The plate also comes with bread, as seen in the picture. Couldn't capture the best picture in my car. :( read more

Elham was a good person and take care of us very well- Amazing food and outstanding service! The tikka kabob was perfectly seasoned, tender, and full of authentic flavor. The rice was fresh and delicious, and the naan was soft and warm. The portions were generous, and everything tasted freshly made. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for quality Afghan food. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Do you like trying different food? This food truck is one of the most delicious food truck I have ever been to in the Bay Area personally in my opinion the food is different compared to what you eat in the Bay Area. It is very rare in my opinion I met the owner the day. I ordered some food here. I can't remember his name, but he was super kind and helpful. He is a very humble guy. The food tasted so delicious. It was fresh and had a lot of flavor. Honestly, a very different and unique type of meal. I absolutely love it and I highly recommend this place!! he used to be at a Shell gas station but now he is in a parking lot. The portions are so huge here too!! you get your moneys worth over here. I definitely love coming here and will always highly recommend this place and I will always come back. read more

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Second time trying this food truck since it's close to work. We had chicken and beef tikka served with rice, salad, garbanzo and bread. The green sauce elevates the flavor too that's why we ask for extra Me and my team enjoyed the food and service is friendly. This is located in parking lot. read more

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the food was great. the chicken and beef combo are overflowing with savory rice and tasty salad , side chicken with corn was also good. read more

Watani Spot - Food Trucks Near Me - Burlingame, California

Amazing Afghan food and great service! Watani Spot is a true hidden gem. The food is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The kabobs are juicy, the rice is perfectly cooked, and everything tastes authentic and well-seasoned. Portions are generous and definitely worth it. Abdullah, the owner, is very friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. If you're looking for high-quality halal Afghan food with great flavor, this place is a must-try. read more

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Ordered from grubhub, and the order was ready on time for pickup. The food is pretty good. I got Supreme Watani Wrap which was delicious. Loved it. My wife was also satisfied with Kabuli Pulao. The chicken was a bit spacy. Tikka kabab with rice was also very good. Overall, very happy with food quality here and will definitely order again. read more

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If you're looking for the best and super fresh food to the point that they even peel potato for their fries this is the spot it's worth all the penny and all the wait read more

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Best food truck food I have ever had!!! Reminds me of the old hole in the wall DeAfghanan. Owner is a gentleman! read more

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It's tucked away but once you find this place it is a freaking GEM!! So good. Definitely going back again. read more

Watani Spot - The chicken and steak are so tender and amazing! - Food Trucks Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Flavor bomb in your mouth... YES PLEASE! My husband is Afghan so I'm very well acquainted with authentic homemade Afghan food taste and this food truck is amazing especially with their Kabob plates! We got the mixed combo kabob plate and The rice was perfectly seasoned and the meat; OMG! The beef was juicy and so tender and the chicken was no less! The secret chutney sauce is to die for especially with it smothered all over the chicken. Then they had this amazing garbanzo bean stew that's typically topped on the rice and that was absolutely delicious. I wish I would've taken a picture of the plate before we emptied it into our bellies. Portions are very generous and price is excellent. We also got the watani wrap and gee whiz it is a huge sandwich and the flavors mesh oh so perfectly. The wrap can for sure feed 2 people easily. This is my new go to spot! I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Definitely worth it! read more

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Great food for iftar. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and very satisfying after a long fast. The quality of the food was excellent and the overall experience was really enjoyable. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again read more

I don't know how this place has less than 5 stars. Their food is beyond amazing, probably the freshest tasting food truck I've been to in a while. Service, always friendly and happy whenever I come by. I've tried Kabuli Palao w/ lamb...meat slides off the bone! Their Chaplee kabob with rice is my go-to. Their fries...fresh! Not your store bought pre-cut chemical GMO etc tasting fries. These are like In-N-Out, fresh lol. They usually have new weekly specials, I look forward to these. Don't listen to the other reviews..come try it. Honestly my favorite food truck right now. read more

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Came across this place while getting gas at the Shell station and am SO GLAD I gave it a try. The beef was the standout for me, melts in your mouth and has immense flavor! Whatever they are using for the marinade is working very well. Chicken was just as tasty. I think the side of beans was a standout as well, so don't sleep on this. Large portion of rice cooked perfectly which I could not finish because I was too full. 10/10 would come back. read more

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Food is good, but service is bad. Many times my order wasn't available when I arrived, and they asked me to replace lamb or beef with chicken. The food looks delicious, but service needs a lot of improvement. read more

Food that warms the soul and is halal. Clean, fast, and most importantly they were very friendly! This place is one place I look forward to whenever I'm mandated to work in Burlingame. read more

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I am the Events director for a student organization at UC Berkeley and had food catered from Watani Spot for our Annual cultural Banquet for 400 people. I cannot reccomend their services enough, it was delievered on time, hot and fresh, There was not a single morsel of food left and numerous people came up to me during the event asking where the food was from because they had never had catered for that was so delicious. The kebobs were seasoned perfectly, the rice was fluffy and the eggplant was so flavorful. I will never stop raving about them! read more

Amazing food and amazing service! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic Afghan food. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I highly recommend Watani Spot to anyone looking for delicious Afghan fast food. I will definitely be coming back. read more

The best Afghan halal food by Far! They have one of the Biggest and most delicious Halal Wraps made from Chicken and Lamb. Me and my husband always take to go. I would recommend everyone to check! read more

"Healthy, Flavorful, and Clean!" This food truck is a fantastic choice for fresh and healthy Mediterranean and Afghan cuisine. The flavors are authentic, and everything is prepared with care and cleanliness. A perfect option for a satisfying and guilt-free meal! Thank you Abdullah jan for serving us read more

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Very delicious food. I recommend all I tried, Kabuli, Chaplee, chicken. Great quality, service.

I'm so glad to know there's still people that care about food the way I do. Was staying at Crowne Plaza and wanted just some good fcking food. The food in this area.. well most areas really sucks a$$! So when I found thia food truck I said whyyy not. It wss literally 3 mins away, I ordered the chicken plate ( chicken, rice, salad bread & fries or beans) the guy taking my order had such a gentleness to him.. asked if I wanted beans or fries I got the fries. It was ready in about 10 mins. Got back to the room & EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD!! Fresh made with love my body knows and just really satisfying. All the flavors paired so well together and it was a great portion for the price! I have enough for lunch tomorrow & I'm thoroughly satisfied!!! Thank you guys so much! For some of us food is not just about getting full but about comfort & care for your body!!! They hit it all!!! read more

Very delicious kebab plates, wraps and gyros, very tasty, super fast, service is amazing

Friendly service but 2 stars for the veggie and beef wrap. They were such a disappointment. The beef pieces were tender and tasted like stewed meat but the vinaigarette-like sauce was a little strong. The meat was lacking in flavor and there was a lot of crunchy lettuce in it - I felt like I was eating a beef and lettuce wrap with vinaigrette. Overall, I found the flavors of both wraps to be underwhelming. From the picture on the truck, the veggie wrap looks like it is filled with slices of mozzarella and tomatoes, etc. It looked good so I ordered it.. However, my veggie wrap looked nothing like the picture on the truck. Not even close! Mozzarella isn't in the description so what's that thick white slice of whatever it is? The chicken kabob rice plate is tasty, though. I will stick with that next time. read more

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This place is amazing for afghani food! If you are in the area you must give it a try. The guy running the truck always is taking care of his customers. read more

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This food truck is honestly one of the best I've tried! The food was fresh, flavorful, and made with real care. The portions were generous, and everything came out hot and perfectly seasoned. The staff were super friendly and fast, even though it was busy. You can really tell they love what they do. I tried the [insert dish name e.g. "and it was incredible! Definitely worth stopping by if you see this truck around you won't regret it! read more

The food here is unbelievably good. The kunjet pulao lamb is perfectly tender, the rice and beans full of flavor. Kabobs are delicious. Really, everything is prepared thoughtfully. The owner is super friendly and clearly passionate about the food he makes. It's all completely fresh which I didn't expect from a food truck. For example, they buy whole potatoes and peel and cut them rather than bringing frozen potatoes. This is the real deal! I can't wait to come back. read more

Super friendly service and amazing food. I ordered the lamb Kabuli Pulao and the lamb is so perfectly cooked. Juicy and melt in your mouth. Portion is huge too. Def a come back next time for the lamb kabob since it's sold out today. read more

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Basically everything was right and nothing was wrong! Highly recommend this place! Abdul was super nice and made us a special plate for two so we could try everything. It was incredibly delicious. And the portions were generous. And the price seemed too good to be true. The place was also very clean. Everything you want in a food truck experience and more. read more

Amazing food and great people. He made an out of menu chicken and rice dish to accommodate my dietary restrictions. It was a pleasant surprise for me to find this kind of high quality food and service. Great place for travelers who stay in hotels near SFO airport. read more

Stopped by a couple times a few months ago when I was in Bay Area and they were great! The food was absolutely amazing also great hostility and I wish there was one in Minnesota. Must try!!!! read more

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Their generous and kind service is matched by the delicious food - every bite is a delight. The staff is friendly and welcoming which makes the experience even more enjoyable every time. We're so glad we stumbled upon this gem. read more

Good food, good prices, and good customer service and the owner is a very nice guy I would recommend this place

Fantastic taste & quality. I absolutely love middle eastern cuisine & have had the best & the worst so believe me when I say Watani HITS the "spot." Conveniently located close to SFO (between Milbrae Ave & Broadway in Burlingame, CA on the eastern/water side) so Watani Spot is a great option for anyone on a layover @ SFO. The kabob's are well marinated & grilled to order. I've had the kabobs (along with their rice, hummus & Afghan bread) every time I've been there & they've been perfect every time. I also ordered the special Afghan rice over lamb shank the last time & it was spot-on as well. The rice was flavorful & the lamb shank was "fall off the bone" tender. The owner is always professional & friendly. I'm looking forward to getting some more Watani cuisine the next time I'm in the SF Bay Area. Hoping they start offering the middle-eastern yogurt drinks soon (since they're hard to find around town). I'll just keep asking them when I'm there. - Andy F from Grass Valley read more

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The food is delicious.... My weekly go to spot. Very good variety so it doesn't get boring. Try the lamb dish, is amazing read more

I had ordered a catering order on a rush basis. They had done a great job. Everyone loved the food. Service, delivery & presentation was awesome. read more