Bamyan Kabob's lunch buffet is one of those rare spots where you feel like you've discovered…read moresomething special the moment you sit down. The standout for me was the chicken soup--rich, creamy, and packed with flavor in a way that feels both comforting and indulgent without being heavy. It's the kind of dish you go back for more than once. The variety of rice offerings was equally impressive, each with its own distinct seasoning and texture--from light and fragrant to more savory, spiced options that pair perfectly with the rest of the meal. The chicken dishes on the buffet were tender and well-marinated, with a depth of flavor that clearly comes from careful preparation rather than shortcuts. I also appreciated the small touches that round out the experience. The tea was warm and soothing, a perfect complement to the meal, and the dessert selection added a nice, subtle sweetness to finish without overwhelming you. Overall, Bamyan Kabob delivers a well-balanced, flavorful lunch buffet that feels both hearty and thoughtfully prepared. It's a place that doesn't just fill you up--it makes you want to come back.

My first Yelp event was at Kabul House on Oakton (Skokie), before they moved to Dempster…read more(Evanston). And from that moment to this, I've always been amazed by Afghanistan style cooking. And that's why I was attracted to Bamyan Kabob. I drive down Lincoln Avenue every week it seems, and guess what, there's Bamyan that I'm seeing out of the corner of my eye. So I finally came in, at least three (3) times now and I really enjoy the greetings from the employees, they are very friendly. They also have videos showing how the food is prepared and cooked, which is very insightful. As for the food, definitely get the mantu entree, these are the beef pot stickers, these are incredible. I would also select the steak and chicken kebabs with salad. Although we've asked for rare steak, it's been on the medium well side. But both the steak and chicken breast cubes are still very juicy. Excellent service too, in this neat and clean environment. When it was warmer, we sat in the outdoor enclosed area and that was cool, literally.

So excited to have Topoli in the neighborhood. We stopped in last nightand it's BYOB which is…read moregreat., The staff was friendly and greeted us quickly. The Persian salad was so fresh and delicious. They have Fesenjan, which has been hard to find and it was tasty. My husband had Ghormeh Sabzi and it was great. They seemed to really care about our experience. Only area for improvement would be the ambience- but they just moved in three Months ago . Too many bright lights overhead, industrial, could use some warmth. Outside of this, the food was excellent , will be on repeat often!

Very cute space in transition! Decor is a bit all over the place but clearly it's a work in…read moreprogress. There are wall hanging of modern pop art, photos of Chicago landmarks and traditional Persian designs plus lots of empty wall space waiting for more. Several different seating areas, good for longer dinners and big groups. Open, industrial type kitchen is brightly lit. Comfortable table and booth seating. Persian music alternates with modern American pop rock. Service was friendly if not a bit harried (quite busy at Saturday lunch for one guy!) and a few menu items were unavailable (eg, soups, tabouleh) but what we had was delicious. The ground lamb (2 large kebob shaped items) was juicy and flavorful and you should definitely opt for dill rice over plain white. Served with a roasted tomato (not quite as yummy as one would expect this time of year). The vegetarian ghormeh sabzi appetizer was substantial and piping hot. We were offered bread for it (which we declined) and instead added some of the rice and lamb. All very delicious. Large menu with many tasty looking offerings insures we'll return. Weekday lunch specials appear to be a great value. Definitely filling the niche vacated by Reza's. Recommended.

I finally made it to Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen and cant recommend enough this place. We ordered Momo…read morewith chicken. The sauce is just wonderful and Momo tastes very fresh and juicy. We went on to order a variety of curies with family style/sampler like with chicken. All tasted great and fresh. It was very flavorful and chicken in one of the curries was so tender and flavored inside out. We ordered garlic and regular nuns. They were crispy outside and chewy inside. Also wonderful. The chai we ordered was rich in its flavor. The server was very nice and she had a wonderful smile. We can request how spicy dishes should be and we requested mild and that was perfect. I will go back for sure and can't say enough good things about our experience at the same time, I kind of want to keep it hidden.

Happen to stumble upon this wonderful gem. Food is delicious, excellent and friendly service…read more Will be back again next time I am in Chicago. I highly recommend.

What to say. We were very excited to see another Uyghur restaurant open in Chicago. These central…read moreasian cuisines are really something special. We ordered the Cold Bean Jelly, Mampar, Lagman, Lamb Shish Kabob and Nan. These are among some of the most tasty dishes we have come across in the area as well as authentic Uyghur food. The meals were very well balanced and the texture of all of the noodles were incredible. The service was excellent as well and our server was very attentive and professional. The food also all came out in a quick cadence. I do wish the lighting were a bit warmer or "homier" feeling as it felt a little over illuminated but it did not take away from the experience by any means.

This restaurant seems to be getting quite a bit of hype on social media, but I was genuinely…read moreunimpressed, and here're some warnings on food allergies. We ordered the samsa, ground beef kebab, big plate chicken, cold bean jelly, and hand-pulled noodles with chicken. The only dish I thought was truly good was the samsa. It was juicy and flavorful, and the pastry was nice and crispy. The hand-pulled noodles were also good. The chicken on top was pretty ordinary, but the noodles themselves had a really nice texture. I had high expectations for the big plate chicken since it's such a classic Uyghur dish, but unfortunately it was just meh. The portion was generous, but flavor-wise, honestly any Sichuan restaurants in Chicago Chinatown would have better versions. The cold bean jelly was probably the most disappointing dish. It was completely bland and tasted like the jelly and the sauce had zero interaction with each other. Then there was the ground beef kebab, which was the biggest problem for me. *Huge warning if you have a lamb allergy.* I'm allergic to lamb, and my friend doesn't like lamb either, so we were very careful not to order anything containing it. We checked the listed ingredients and saw no mention of lamb. But from my very first bite of the ground beef kebab, I tasted what seemed very clearly like lamb, including a strong lamb flavor. My friend noticed it too. We asked our waitress whether the dish contained lamb, and she insisted that it did not, explaining that the lamb kebab was a different shape. Obviously I can't know exactly what happened in the kitchen. Maybe the recipe really contains no lamb and there was some kind of accidental mix-up or cross-contact during preparation. But as someone who is allergic to lamb, this was concerning. I really wish the waitress had taken the dish back to the kitchen and checked instead of simply insisting that there was absolutely no lamb in it. We had barely touched the kebab, so it would have been easy to double-check. There was a 10 minutes wait. Noise level was moderately loud. Overall, the food as a whole didn't live up to the hype for me. More importantly, the way the allergy concern was handled made me uncomfortable enough that I don't think I'll be back.

We came here shortly after they opened and finally got back around to visiting again…read more It was delicious! I had the Shapta. Unfortunately they were out of the tingmo, so I got the garlic naan instead. My partner got the chow mein with chicken (fair warning, the chow mein noodles are spicy!) I also got the masala tea and it was prepared the traditional way, you can tell because as it cools it forms a skin on the top. Our order was slightly delayed, so they gave us a complimentary dessert. I won't wait as long to come back next time.

I won't say too much about the business that was here before, but let's just say I'm not surprised…read morethey went under. Kathmandu, meanwhile, shows some promise. However, they are not without their kinks that need to be worked out - growing pains, if you will. I ordered the Butter Chicken with rice. Getting the food took somewhere between 10-15 minutes. I am going to assume it was made fresh, but considering it was just rice, chicken in sauce, and a couple veggie slices, I couldn't tell you for sure. With the veggie slices, I am left wondering "why?" It was a couple slices of carrot and cucumber. They lacked any kind of preparation or seasoning (not even salt), and took up half the tray. Again, why? The rice, meanwhile, was cooked perfectly. It wasn't at all sticky, and each grain could be seperated. The issue here is with portion size. Rice not only serves as a carb/starch element, but also works to absorb sauce. While I don't like it, I understand why a business would skimp on proteins... but skimping on rice seems, for lack of a better term, inappropriate. Then we come to the protein. There was an ample amount of chicken. The meat itself was tender, and the sauce had good flavor. While not mind-blowing, it had a mild heat, and light tomato, cream, and spice notes. While I would have liked the flavors to be bolder, I cannot in good conscious call the dish bland. Finally, there is the matter of price. After tax, the Butter Chicken came to just over $14. Even though I appreciate that nothing is cheap anymore, this felt a little excessive considering the quality and quantity of food I received. Final verdict: While Kathmandu Cafe had great potential, andn I am especially looking forward to trying their momo, as well as their Tibetan menu, where it comes to the Indian side of their menu, I do not feel a draw to return and order more.

food is great i had my husband stop by yesterday to try out their food and yes it is really…read moreauthentic

A restaurant at the quieter end of Devon where you can easily find free parking around the corner…read moreor paid out front. I believe something was wrong with their dough machine where they could not offer bolani or aushak that day. We got the mantu, the spinach sabzi, and the chicken tomato based sauce dish (half chicken) at the top of that menu section (forgot name) and naan. Was a great meal - just some leftovers to go home, so I think it's a little pricier than other meals in the area. We appreciate the difference in cuisine and having it close to home and not needing reservations like other Afghan options that have outgrown their humble roots. Got pictures of the food this time - next time menu?

Excellent quality and taste. Had the Lamb Tikki Masala and Tandoori Chicken. Naan and Roti…read more Finished with the Mango Kulfi. Yum. Perfect ending. Delivery took a while but worth it.

So pleasantly surprised! I was craving Indian food and saw that Indian Clay Pot was nearby, so I…read moredecided to give it a try. It arrived quickly and was packaged up SO nicely! Everything was still hot by the time it arrived. I went with chicken ticka masala. The chicken is slow cooked in the most delicious and flavorful sauce. The portions were really big and they did not skimp on the chicken. I got the garlic naan to dip in the leftover sauce which was so yummy. Cannot wait to order from here again and explore more of the menu!

Delicious food..I ordered butter chicken, rice and naan bread. I would recommend this dish.read more

We make sure to eat from Nepal House whenever we are in Devon. This time we ordered the chicken…read morechowmein and chilli chicken, the all time favourite Indo-Chinese food combo. The food was very spice (just how we like it). Portion was satisfactory. Not the healthiest food choice, but very soul satisfying. Service was prompt. All in all a good experience.