This was the first, but definitely not my last time trying authentic Afghani food At Afghan kebab house out in Downey, California you're gonna find giant family size platters that will feed generations I'm talking mountains of long grain, rice, perfume, and robust and aromatic spices Grilled kebabs that are season two perfection that are equally as succulent And of course you got the Afghani tendernism with a whole lamb shank buried in all that rice that was mouthwatering, especially with their assortment of signature homemade sauces The Borani banjan (eggplant) was one of the most flavor packed bites of the night and that's saying a lot because everything was on point. You got this intensely, savory eggplant, doused, and yogurt and seasoned oil and when you grab some with some of the homemade flatbread, this is some special stuff right here read more

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This is such a great hidden gem. When you first enter, you are greeted with the nicest staff, and the guy was super helpful and friendly. I got the family feast and it was absolute perfection. My favorites being the crispy potato and leek bolani, chicken karahi, and obviously the kabobs. The dishes are so incredibly flavorful that I didn't even feel like I needed to use the sauces provided. I like how theres a kick to the dishes, but they're cut by the yogurt. I really appreciate that as someone who cannot handle that much spice. The meat is so incredibly tender and flavorful. Additionally, they have a soda fridge to pick your drinks from as well, and they had really good options there as well. I just liked how everything felt so cozy and familial. It is such a great spot to dine at in Downey. read more

Afghan Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

I left Afghan Kabob House feeling so full in the most comforting way. Not just from the food, but from the whole experience. It's one of those cozy spots that instantly feels like home, with so much character in every corner. We ordered a family-style spread, and everything hit. The kabobs were juicy and flavorful, but the lamb shank completely stole the show; literally fall-off-the-bone, tender and cooked to perfection. The rice was just as memorable, especially the one with raisins and carrots that added a subtle sweetness. The mantu was also a standout; delicate dumplings topped with yogurt and spices, packed with flavor in every bite. We also tried their stuffed naan and eggplant, and honestly, everything was so well done. If you are in Downey, check out their place for a comforting and flavorful meal, and something you'll definitely be craving again. read more

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I left Afghan Kabob House feeling so fulfilled and full of comfort in my stomach and heart. It's definitely a gem. Upon entering, it feels very home-y with a vintage soda fridge to maps and Afghan art on the walls. If you're lucky enough to have a moment of the busy owner's time, you'll feel the love he puts into the food just by the way he describes the dishes to you. He's educated me on the beautiful Afghan spread I've ordered all while going back and forth handling bigger catering orders in the back. The family platter had all the classic proteins like beef, chicken, and lamb kabobs, but what separated this from my other experiences was that this came with a lamb shank. Generally not a fan of lamb, this fall off the bone lamb shank was beyond tender and had all the game-y taste cooked perfectly out of it. I love the long grain rice with that there was plain and another signature that came with what I believe was saffron, raisins, and shredded carrots. Another thing I found extremely memorable and interesting was their Mandu/mantu dish which is a meat dumpling finished with yogurt, oil, and spices. It reminds me of how Korean dumplings are also sometimes called mandu and it was so interesting that this was SO similar. My boyfriend and I raved over these mandus and thought they were delicious. I also got their naan with potato filling, the eggplant, and a chicken curry. All were exceptional. Everything was just so memorable and I truly hold this meal so close to my heart. read more

Afghan Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

We just had our dinner here. We ordered eggplant, mantoo, chicen kabob, beef kabob, and lamb karahi. Everything was so delicious!!! We especially loved the lamb karahi. The naan was really good too. The customer service was great!! I highly recommend!! read more

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What a lovely little restaurant, authentic, and warm. The service was great very friendly. Our table was given complementary dessert which was so generous of them. Ordered a feast what's new Mixed Kabobs 9/10 Chapli Kanob 8/10 Boloni mixed 6.5/10 (Kelly's is better ) Mantu 6.5/10 Chicken Karahi/Curry 10/10 3 order of bread to go it's my absolute favorite iykyk Anyways, if you are in the area definitely give it a try! Xoxo read more

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*Note: TDLR at the end of the review Chapli Kabob: 9/10 The meat patty had a nice sear and was well seasoned! What seasoning? I could not tell you but it was genuinely really really good. You have a choice between bread and rice with any of the kabob plates. I got the bread and it balanced out the slight saltiness of the meat. I wanna try it with the rice next time fs. Chicken Karahi: 8/10 My grandpa ordered this dish and the meat was very tender! Again, no idea what the seasoning or sauce is, but it's very very good!! It is bone-in so if you don't like bones in your meat, maybe get the beef or lamb. Not at all a bad thing, but just to note. We weren't aware, but it came with a side of bread. Bolani: 9/10 Came out super crispy and fresh. For this appetizer, you get a choice of a potato, leek, or potato and leek filling. We chose the potato and leek. It came with I think some sort of serrano chutney which accompanied great. Doogh (Yogurt Drink): 4/10 It tastes very similar to tzatziki but in drink form. The first sip was definitely confusing to me because it's a salty savory drink, but the more you drink it, the more you get used to it. It's not bad, I just don't think it's my cup of tea. I don't think most people would be adjusted to this drink, but I would order at least one and have everyone at the table take a sip just to try it. Gotta get the whole experience! Service: 8.5/10 Everyone there was very helpful and super friendly. Had to wait for the check a cool minute because sometimes there was no one at the front, but that's not a huge problem at all. (We came on a slow super rainy day). Saw the cashier outside as we were leaving. I think he was out there to make sure we got out the parking lot okay! :000 Ambiance: 7/10 It was pretty nice and clean. It was dead silent so it was a little weird. Probably because it was a rainy day and there was no one but us which probably is why there was nothing playing. Restroom is slightly run down, but had all the necessities and was clean. The -3 points is because the parking is hot fucking ass. There's only a couple spots up in front of the restaurant so you have two choices. 1. Back up into ongoing traffic or 2. Drive into the little alley to the left and make the tightest u-turn in your entire life. I recommend parking in the lot next door or somewhere nearby and walking over tbh. TDLR: Would come back again!! Everything I ate was delicious! Yogurt drink is salty/savory. Parking is hot ass. Park in the lot next door. Very friendly staff. They give you two sauces on the side. White is non-spicy. Green is spicy. Sauce that comes with bolani is spicy. Chicken karachi has bones. read more

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We wanted to try a new place and came here for dinner. It was really good with authentic flavors! We were warmly greeted and decided to sit at the big table in the back, where we had to take off our shoes and sit on the floor, which was actually very comfortable and cozy. We ordered a variety of dishes to try. Bolani Potato - 9/10 Mantu Dumplings - 8/10 Family Platter - 10/10 Borani Banjan Eggplant - 8/10 My daughter is a really picky eater and doesn't like to try new food, but she loved everything!!! We will definitely come back to try the other dishes! What a wonderful feast! If you are in Downey, this is a must try restaurant! read more

Afghan Kabob House - FAMILY PLATTER FOR 4 GUESTS - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

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Delicious food! Great customer service, first time trying this, didnt disappoint definitely coming back! read more

Afghan Kabob House - Food, platter, chicken - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

Afghan Kabob House in Downey is little but pack a punch in flavor. Their food tastes so good, fresh, and flavorful . Their sauces are authentic and hit the spot. The Qabuli rice is amazing. Went home fully satisfied. If you're craving for some good kabob/kobideh this is the place to go! read more

Afghan Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

Been wanting to try this place for some time now. The pictures of the menu items on Yelp have always been enticing yet I never visited. Well, that changed yesterday evening. First off. I could see an almost packed house as I pulled up which was a great sign indeed. Another great sign was as I approached the door a family was all filing out and a beautiful woman coming out behind the group held the door open for me. Not often a beautiful woman holds the door for a man and that boosted this places cool points a hundred percent more before even stepping in the restaurant. Got inside and was met by a super gracious host who assisted me with my order at the kiosk. Ordered the Chicken/Beef Kabobs and an order of Bolani Mix Potato/Leeks. There was a group (looked like a family) in the back dining area all with their shoes off placed at the entrance of the space, enjoying their meals conversing amongst themselves that gave a really good casual vibe yet carried an aura of sophistication. Enjoyed that. My order didn't take too long and when he handed it off, it was piping hot. That ensured me that by the time I made it in I'd still have a restaurant quality experience. And I did. Enjoyed the sauces particularly. They were a nice touch of spice and fresh ingredients resulting in good flavor for both dishes. The Bolani had a green sauce full of fresh ingredients that you can see. And the kabobs had a white sauce that is perfectly seasoned, pairing well with the Kabobs. The meal was solid all the way 'round. Will surely be back again. Gratitude and give thanks Afghan Kabob House and Staff for a great meal experience. See you soon. read more

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Best afghan restaurant in Los Angeles. Must try all the plates. They are all amazing. Great service and food was fresh and incredible!! read more

Best Afghan food in Los Angeles. Super flavorful and authentic. Service was great and food is really made to order. read more

All the food is so fresh and flavorful. It was my first time getting Afghan food and the workers were so friendly and explained all the dishes. The rise with lamb shank was my favorite but every dish was amazing. Definitely worth the money and I can't wait to come back! read more

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Late Review. Had this for work lunch while back after re-opening. Was pleasantly surprised at how fresh the food was. Def more than the previous place. Ordered the Kabob plate with an extra kabob, so had both beef and chicken. Also ordered the baab which was yummy and an order of their specialty rice which I cant remember off the top of my head. Pro Tip: the Afghan Yogurt drink is NOT a Lassi drink. This drink is A LOT more bitter and sour with no sweetness. Service was great, owner was super nice and attentive even with my take out order. Place is small but has few tables for group seating. Parking sucks. Only has a few dedicated spots up front that I know of. read more

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Super good and authentic Afghan food!!!! I love Afghan food and my boyfriend showed me this place. The kebabs are so fresh and delicious! The pricing is also amazing and the portions are huge. The chicken kebabs were my favorite! They had the most delicious seasoning and tasted so fresh. Service was also really great and the worker (who I assume is the owner or manager) was really kind and checked in on us to see if we needed anything. There is plenty of seating and the tables are clean. Will be back for sure!!!! So good!!! Highly recommend read more

Afghan Kabob House - Chicken and Beef Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

Been wanting to give this place a try and came here on 08/28 around 2:30, there was only one other person dining in when we arrived. We approached the counter where the worker didn't acknowledge or say anything to us so we ordered through the tablet they have on the side. We were seated, it was a hot day and the ac felt nice. The dining area was clean and organized. The same worker brought us plates and utensils then never came back to check on us, didn't say much at all (I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt, maybe there was a language barrier?) didn't offer us any water either. We ordered the lamb kebabs and beef koobideh plate. The lamb pieces were a bit dry but were generously portioned, the rice was cooked nicely and the beef koobideh was juicy and flavorful. We also ordered the Bolani with potato/leek which was tasty, nicely seasoned with spices inside and fresh flatbread. Also tried the dough-afghan yogurt drink, the flavor reminded of tzatziki sauce- savory with bits of grated cucumber. In the end we had to flag someone down for the check and get to-go containers ourselves. Not sure if I'd come back. read more

Came here with my friends, as this place was highly reccomended to me. It was many of our first time trying Afghan food, and our waiter was also so patient with us and gave great service. Everything was super fresh, flavorful, and we all loved the food! If you are coming in with a big group, I would definitely reccomend getting the family platter to share since it has an amazing variety. The borani banjan was such a stand out dish and would reccomend this to everyone coming here. The carpeted seating was also incredibly comfortable and cozy, I had an amazing time here. Will definitely be coming back for the food and service! read more

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Today was my first time trying Afghan Kabob House, and I definitely would recommend it! 5/5 food 5/5 service Thank you for being so friendly and kind Noori‍ read more

Afghan Kabob House - Traditional seating area - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

We enjoyed our meal here! Came here during the soft opening phase and we basically ordered the entire menu. It's a smaller seating space with the back area being a traditional seating area sitting on pillows. Small parking lot available. Downey was a central location for our group to meet coming from Pasadena, West LA, and Hacienda Heights and we were excited to find this spot on Yelp, trying halal Afghan food for the first time which has similarities to other cuisines. Dishes I would order again: + Afghani Salad - refreshing and a great start to the meal + Bolani - I preferred this over naan to have some extra flavor and I liked the mash potatoes texture here + Karahi (Beef) - like a beef stew, really flavorful, tender beef, slightly on the oiler side so the rice is a perfect accompaniment! We also got the Afghani Yogurt Drink which is a savory drink! It's similar to a lassi but savory and has chunks of cucumber. Reminds me of a cold soup even. Really interesting an dunique to try for the first time! Loved being able to try Afghani food for the first time here! read more

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Really incredible and flavorful food. Recommend getting the borani banjan dish, but every dish here is really great.

Afghan here.....and let me tell you.....the food tastes like it's right out of grandma's kitchen. We ordered the qabuli, mantu, ashak, chapli kabob and bolani; but I don't think you can go wrong with any dish. It's a relatively small restaurant but it doesn't seem to get too crowded, which is a shame. Highly recommend for those familiar with the cuisine or haven't tried it at all. read more

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We came here as a family, and I can't say enough good things about our experience. My son has a nut allergy, and the staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and thoughtful. They made sure nothing with nuts was anywhere near his food and took extra care to keep everything safe. That alone meant so much to us. The food was absolutely amazing!! Every single dish we ordered was wow. So flavorful, fresh, and comforting. You can truly taste the care that goes into each plate. On top of that, the service was wonderful: warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. We felt so taken care of from start to finish. We'll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to everyone we know! read more

Came here with a friend to try Afghan food for the first time and our experience was amazing! the service here was great everyone here was accommodating and so friendly. when mentioning it was our first time trying , the chef came out to also give us a little introduction of Afghan food from their preparation and a little history! my favorite was the beef kebob with qabuli palao along with the naan dipped with the sauce they give on the side is sooo delicious! my friend enjoyed the Borani banjan which was the eggplant with tomato sauce! thank you Afghan kebob house ! read more

Gave this place a shot, as the food looked delicious and I was right! The food was very flavorful. We ordered the Chicken Kabobs, the Borani Banjan, and the Qabuli Palao Rice. I just wish the protein portion was larger; I felt like it was mostly a ton of rice. We asked for naan but their tandoori was down so they gave us rice. The chicken was super delicious though! Service was also great! Decor needs some work, as it's very simple right now. But still overall a nice place for some Afghan food! read more

Afghan Kabob House - Qabuli Palao Rice. Delicious! - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

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We were referred to visit and try this place. From the warm welcome to scrumptious food, the experience was just extraordinary. The food was as authentic as it can be. My extended family have been frequenting this place for the past almost 2 years. They never let them down, and for sure made a return customer of myself. Great people providing amazing hospitality and food. read more

Food was amazing! They catered a delicious Iftar dinner for our family for 60 people and the food, even in bulk, was super delicious and very generous in portions. The customer service, in delivery and coordination was very professional and polite, in true Afghan style! Thank you so much, we are looking forward to coming to your establishment in the near future. I highly recommend this place and I know Afghan food read more

I called the restaurant asking some details about the manue guy answer the call first thing look it on website no enthusiasm for making new customers put me on hold and after 25 waiting he comes and picks up the phone and hangs up waoo what will be the level of service you expect.they need people who should be enthusiastic about the culture ready to explain any questions customer has that is biggest turn off for me they need to do better and inviting and be happy to introduce your food because no one knows like Iran or Mediterranean cuisine. read more

I came across Afghan Kabob House on TikTok and decided to give it a try so glad I did! Everything was really good. I had the chicken kabob and the bolani, and you can truly taste how fresh everything is. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for delicious, freshly made food. read more

Stop scrolling on yelp and put your sweater on and start driving. All I entered was meat in the search bar and this place came up. I was sold. I walked in, very quiet, only 2 tables and interesting vibe. Kind of like A house. The server had this very serious but welcoming look, kind of like a mob boss. I was intrigued. He didn't talk much but his attention to detail was perfect. We ordered a lot so he added a table to make sure we had enough space. He asked if the temperature in the restaurant was ok for us and his recommendations were perfect. My friend and I were so shocked after taking our first bite. We were in disbelief. This food is that great. So fresh and flavorful. After we left, I noticed I could see the kitchen from the outside so I decided to be nosy and look inside and it was spotless. No health code violations in sight. Everything was soooooo clean and organized. I'm telling you this place is a WIN. read more

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2/20/2026 @ 19:20 If I could have given a 0 star, I would have. Being Afghan, this honestly feels disgraceful to even be served in such a terrible manner. Food was overpriced, undercooked and poorly prepared. The service was unprofessional and the server was full of sass and attitude. I brought my dad to try some authentic Afghan cuisine since we only go to OC to get some. We both ordered Chicken/Beef Kabobs with Dough-Afghan Yogurt Drinks. My plate was missing the onion when served. The chicken and beef came undercooked and poorly plated. The dough tasted like it was about to go sour. The server needed to be reminded twice about the food and a third time for our drinks. When I had asked if I could get some sumac they were supposedly 'out of sumac' (if you know, you know). My dad couldn't even finish his plate and drink because of how bad it was. I really wanted to give this place a chance since I heard from some of my other middle eastern friends that it wasn't worth wasting my time and money there because of the poor service and food quality but I needed to see it for myself. Unfortunately they were right. Please don't waste your money at this establishment. OC has better Middle Eastern restaurants if you want authentic cuisine. read more

Afghan Kabob House - The recipe of the order. - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

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So delicious and authentic literally no complaints just compliments. My favorite appetizer was the eggplant and the potato bread. Their signature lamb shank rice was best ever. Loved the sitting area at the back so comfortable and delicious can't wait to be back. read more

Afghan Kabob House - Kabob, potato bread, eggplant appetizer and specialty lamb shank rice - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

Great food and great service. My favorite was either their borani banjan or the lamb kabob, it was super tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Outstanding food. Very flavorful dish. Lamb cooked to perfection. Can't wait to try the Lamb Khabob. Great customer service. Overall awesome dining experience. Highly recommended . Thank you read more

Afghan Kabob House - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

I have been meaning to come out and try this place and it did not disappoint. It was my first time here and I've got to say, this was beautiful food to have tried. I dined in and it was amazing to see how fast the food came out, the service was great and the ambiance of the place is relaxing. I will be back for more food and to try out more from the menu. 10/10 read more

Afghan Kabob House - Chicken Koobideh Lamb Kabob Chicken Kabob Bread - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

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Hmmm...not impressed at all. It was also quite pricey. I have passed it by many times and decided to try it because of the reviews. Seems like many like it based on the reviews, but definitely not my cup or tea. read more

Wow just wow. This is a spectacular Afghan cuisine restaurant near Los Angeles. Great service. Just ate there with my wife and daughter. I was thrilled to see they had Qubali Palao (rice, lamb and raisins). Huge plate. Excellent flavor. Great seasoning. We were honored to sit in the elevated pillow and carpet section in traditional Afghan style. Very reasonable prices. Food quality was 5/5. Naan bread was spectacular. Daughter had beef kabob with rice and wife had Afghan Salad and shared with our plates. Proprietor was born in Afghanistan but grew up in LA since he was 10-yo and proudly proclaimed he was a UCLA Bruin. I learned to love and appreciate Afghan food from spending two years of my life there for the Army. Will definitely come back. read more

Afghan Kabob House - Our food. - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California

I was very excited to try this place. The reviews look great and the items on the menu sounded yummy. I made an online order for pick up. I then received a text, letting me know of a scheduled time the order would be ready for pick up. When I arrived at the restaurant at the scheduled time, i had to wait a few minutes as no employee acknowledged me. Finally, after a few minutes of awkwardly standing around, an employee came and said hello. I then let him know that I had placed an online order for pick up. He let him know that their iPad was off and asked me to repeat my order. He then told me to wait and let me know that my order would be ready in 5 to 10 minutes. Long story short, it appears that they barely began making my order when I arrived aka when they were made aware of my order (because their iPad was off). I don't mind waiting but when you advertise on your website and at the restaurant to have orders placed online for quick pick up, at the very least, you'd think they'd have their iPad on to take the orders and cook them. They don't give an option to pay in store so it's interesting they'd want payment up front for orders they're not keeping track of. Needless to say, I got my order about 30-35 minutes after the scheduled pick up time. For my order, I got the bread, rice, and the eggplant. The food was fine. Nothing I'd waste my time going back for. read more

Delicious, authentic food!!! I'm going to cater my next family gathering with them. The meat was so juicy and the rice was amazing.

By far the best Afghan food that I've had at any Afghan restaurant from San Francisco to New York and including Toronto Canada. We ordered the lamb kebab with bread and chicken kebab with rice along with the Afghan salad with their yogurt drinks. The owners have made our stay very special and they truly went above and beyond on their customer service. The ambiance is amazing as they have an authentic place that you can eat in the traditional afghan way. I highly recommend this place to anyone that wants to eat traditional Heratie Afghan food. Looking forward to coming back again insha Allah soon. To top it all off, they survey Salaam Cola!!! read more

Afghan Kabob House - Amazing Afghan food with Salaam Cola. - Afghan Near Me - Downey, California