Best Afghan Kabobs I have had in the bay so far. Small space but very homely ambience. Great…read moreservice too. They gave us free dessert :)

First impressions....cozy place outside. with a warm feel inside as we were greeted. When my wife…read moreand I walked in, they were filming. We were greeted with an enthusiastic welcome. When seated after ordering, we were served with the signature Afghan bread with delicious spicy dipping sauce. The owner I presume also introduced us to two lovely dishes. One with potato in a flat bread and the other was a butter nut squash. They were both served with a creamy yogurt. My wife and I ordered the trio Kabob and the eggplant dish. Highly recommended. The meats are so tender! Out of all the Persian places I have experienced the chicken at this establishment is the best! The beef even more! The dessert was heaven... If you want a true Afghan foodie experience, this is the place to go to in the Bay Area! Can't wait to try the other dishes!

Large portions, good flavor. Can be a little disorganized but very homey style. Even other patrons…read moreare very friendly. Charbroiled meats were fantastic. Must get. Perfect char, juicy meat, and great texture on the patty. I also really enjoyed the potato bolani. Crispy bread and creamy potato. Huge portion. What's not to love! Had free chutney at the table. The slow cooked lamb in the pallow was fall-off-the bone. However, not too much meat. Mantu was a skip for me. Meat inside was delicious and sauces and wrapper worked, but not special compared to other dishes, especially since lentils were a little undercooked. Doogh as a drink isn't up my alley, but paired with the heavy meat dishes well.

TLDR: Went for a friend's birthday lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and they were able to accommodate…read morefor various sized parties. They were a little disorganized, but the decor and vibes were very homey. Their portions are fairly large, and overall the food was pretty decent, although not all of the dishes were my cup of tea I will say. This was my first time having Afghanan cuisine, so take what I say here in my review with a grain of salt. I rounded up because the food was pretty tasty and filling, but wasn't super impressed by the overall experience. So, to me, flavor and quality of the food is more important than the overall experience with the staff and vibes of the space. I would have given a 3.5/5 if I could. Food: 4/5 A friend mentioned that this is his family's go to spot for some of the most authentic Afghan food, so this is what I am basing the rest of this review on. We ordered Triple Kabob Murgh, Teka and Chaplee Kabob, Quabili Pallow, Mantu, Aushak, Sabzi Challow, Kado Borani, and Doogh. The kabob meats were all seasoned differently and were very tender, but everything else had a very similar palate to each other. Everything was fairly tasty, and the lamb wasn't too gamey, which I appreciated. If you try the Doogh yogurt drink, know that it is sour and an acquired taste, my friends said it wasn't good until they ate some food along side it. Staff/Space: 3.5/5 The staff wasn't the most friendly nor did they really come to check on us. The guy just took the order and brought our order and that was the only real interactions we had with the staff. The space in general was super homey and very much set for cozy family vibes. There is a decent amount of space inside and outside to accommodate for various party sizes. There is only street parking, which is not super convenient.

Yes yes yes more of this!! Sit on the floor and make it an…read moreauthentic experience. *not comfortable for some. This is a wonderful place for both food and service. Warm and inviting ambiance. Every single item we tried was delicious. Pumpkin appetizers are superb. Kabobs, chapli, chicken, lamb, beef... We got the giant sampler platter and everyone was quite pleased and there were some leftovers. We had a party of eight, recommend calling ahead to make sure there is room if you have a large party.

Was looking for some mantoo and this came up on my search. Fremont kabob has 3 different locations…read morein the Bay Area and this was my first time at any of them. Service was friendly and efficient Mantoo is Afghan-style dumpling filled with ground beef, topped with tomato sauce and yogurt. The mantoo was decent but the tomato and yogurt sauce was too runny for me. Chopan kabob was tender but slightly over seasoned with salt. Chapli kabob was good though and rice was very aromatic!

Ordered the combo beef and chicken, combo beef and shrimp, and the chef's platter for our…read moreappetizer. Everything was delicious and fulfilling and I was surprised on the size of the skewers and pieces of meat and shrimp. They definitely don't skimp out and give a good amount of protein. I enjoyed dipping my meats in this green sauce that was provided on our table--it added a nice spicy kick to my overall meal. The rice was seasoned well, meat was cooked to a perfect medium and wasn't overcooked, chicken wasn't dry, shrimp was great too, and the bread was nice and soft. As for the appetizer, I'm not sure what everything was, but everything on that plate was so good. I'm not a fan of lamb, but the items on the chef's platter were good and didn't have that lamb aroma and taste--I wouldn't even think it was lamb lol. But the one that stood out to me the most was the eggplant which was prepared well and I enjoyed the meat sauce that was drenched on top. This restaurant had a warm environment--white table, nice candlelit dinner, and fast service. Great for a date night or family dinner.

Treated some relatives at Kabul. Haven't been back for a long while and their food was still…read moreincredibly notable with high quality. Indeed it was one of the best Middle Eastern food I've had in the bay area. Whoever's in the kitchen knows how to make kebab right. Kudos to them! My salmon kebab was scrumptious. The charcoal-grilled exterior and moist interior proved it was done right. The only complaint was plate didn't come with salad. Service however was problematic. They never checked on us. It was not respectful enough to women which reflected their gender-inequality $@#tty culture. The male staff served water to me the last while my son and I were sitting next to each other waiting for our guests. This staff served water to him first, then poured to the rest of the empty glasses in counter-clockwise until he got to me. You always serve ladies first. I unusually didn't say "thank you." for him to catch my displeasure and couldn't help have "misogynist-jack@#$" loom over my head. He probably sensed my irritating vibe, so in the next round of encounter, he had me order the food first, intentionally. Remember my boy, be a real man, chivalry is not dead, ladies first. I value my worth more than your food. Won't return.

Food is great. There lamb dishes are heavenly…read more Try the breads. Try them with their eggplant dish. Eggplant plus yogurt tastes great with fluffy bread. Chapli kabob is excellent

We've been customers of this Afghan Kabob House for about 20 years now. We used to order regularly,…read moreand even dined at the main De Afghanan Restaurant, but as prices increased over the years, we've limited our visits to once or twice a year for the past decade. I regret not leaving a review earlier--I didn't want to simply echo what everyone says: that this is the best kabob. Unfortunately, today that "is" became a "was." We ordered lamb and beef, and I was surprised to see the total come to $43. I wasn't surprised that they only accept cash. What was shocking, however, was the taste and quality of the food. This is not the same Kabob House we once loved. The meat was overcooked, less tender, and noticeably different in flavor. The main reason for this review is the strange taste I noticed while eating the meat. After biting my third piece of meat, it tasted so off that I had to spit it out and rinsed my mouth right away. I became genuinely concerned about getting food poisoning, completely lost my appetite, and stopped eating. Sadly, after so many years of loyalty, this experience means we won't be returning. You've lost another long-time customer.

Food: - Absolutely amazing…read more- Started off with Bolani, and had two more dishes recommended by our server, all were amazing - The meat slid off the bone, the rice was done super well - Good portion sizes, had lots to take home - 10/10 Service: - Our server was really nice and welcoming - Helped explain all the dishes and what to choose - Very fast service - 10/10 Ambiance: - Not many people were there - Very fancy inside - Very calm and clean - Seems like it would be a nice hall to host parties - Ample parking - 9/10 Overall Rating: 9.5/10

There is ample parking in the lot. Came here for lunch and had the combo kabob. It was served…read morewith bread, a small salad and your choice of white or brown rice. It came with a green sauce that was very good. Dining room was roomy and bathrooms are clean.

I would define the food here as delicious "home cooking," made with love. Where they shine is…read moreexecution. Everything was fresh, tasty, and prepared exceptionally well. My go-to is the triple kebab (which you can customize), and I'm partial to their shami (ground beef), chicken, and chapli (beef patty). The meat is succulent and incredibly well-seasoned, with the shami being a standout...definitely the kind of dish you don't judge by its cover! This dish is served on a bed of rice and small salad. The rice is cooked well. I have also tried several of their appetizers, and my favorites are the samosas and borani banjan (eggplant), though the bolani are also great, and the serving size is enough to feed a small army. The samosas are a nice departure from traditional samosas I am accustomed to, especially at India restaurants. The ones here are large, flatter (almost like an empanada), and not the slightest bit greasy. You can tell they make these fresh. The banjan have a nice acidity and a tasty cream/tomato sauce they are tossed within. The bolani can be prepared with either leeks or potatoes (or ask for a combo!) and are served with a cream dipping sauce. I feel that everything here is a good value, with the triple kebab coming in at $25, and the appetizers all coming in at $10-$15. You will not leave hungry.

I really wanted to love Ghazni's but it just didn't hit the spot for me. The parking on the site of…read morethe building is extremely convenient. The inside from my guess seats about 40 people max but seems that they may receive more takeout orders. I appreciated the chicken serving on the Grilled Chicken Salad but, there was definitely not enough greens. I also feel that red onion would've leveled up the salad. The chicken was not dry at all. The beef kabob was tasty however, the meat serving sizes for the kabob plate was quite small.

Fremont Kebab in Santa Clara is hands down one of my favorite spots. They have the best kebab…read moremeal--perfectly cooked kebab with rice, fresh salad, and delicious garbanzo beans. The Afghan food here is incredible, easily one of the best Afghan restaurants around. Every time I'm in the area, I always stop by for lunch or dinner. It's an absolute must-try!

A halal gem right between Mission College and Great America!…read more I met up with my friends here on a Friday night, and it wasn't busy at all. The interior looks modest. It's because it's geared more as a take-out, casual restaurant, where you go in and order your food at the cashier. Still, there are tables to sit down and dine in, so we waited around 15 minutes for all of our food to arrive. I got the Roasted Lamb entree, which consists of tender leg lamb pieces with rice, salad, and sauce. The lamb was so juicy and tender, even my friends who had a bite of it admitted they were jealous of my order. For a casual joint, Fremont Kabob did an amazing job making everything taste really good. In my opinion, I have personally been to halal places with better value in terms of their food, pricing, and restaurant environment. Nonetheless, this is a great place to try if you are in the Santa Clara area!

Food is always delicious... very friendly staff... definitely recommend trying this hole in the…read morewall family owned restaurant. You won't be disappointed.

Came here for a quick bite before a movie, it is close to the AMC theater. This is more of a grab…read moreand go place, there are a few seats inside but not much. It is definitely more of a no-frills kind of joint, but the food was good! We got a pita wrap and a plate with rice and meat. The flavors were pretty good, and the portions were big as well.

I come here all the time with my family, food and service are both amazing! Please check it out if…read moreyou haven't, you won't regret it! Our order is sizzler chicken momo and butter chicken, mix the two together and it's the best meal you'll ever have in your life!

The momo sizzler from this restaurant had been on my list from a long time. Finally we visited this…read morerestaurant on Friday evening. The restaurant was packed but got seats within 15 minutes of waiting time. Ordered the famous momo and paneer sizzler. It was well seasoned, balanced and perfectly cooked. The dishes came hot and generously portioned. The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious, will definitely recommend this place.