It's the best food I've had in a year! This is going to me my favorite go to restaurant!

Looked up for original dinner options and found that germ. The food I amazing!!! Karahi is to die for....I usually don't write the reviews, but this time I just had to... Tender meat, original spices, excellent service... It should be added to your culinary bucket list of Chicago!!! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Came for an early lunch. They do offer some good kabob lunch specials but I was super interested in trying some other traditional dishes. I settled on the lamb karahi which was served in a hot pan along with crisp bread. Highly recommend it. I'm sure the place is busy at night but was nice and open at lunch aside from takeout orders. Will be back soon as this place was excellent read more

Phenomenal food and kind service! A must-try for Chicago visitors and locals. Try the traditional dishes.

They are so kind. I was sick and they gave me extra soup. The borsht soup will cure you 100%. When I am not sick, I like all of the Azerbaijani or Russian kind of menu items like Mantu, that's one of my favorites during cold Chiberia w. I'm happy this place re-opened and still has the same borsht. read more

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Warm and friendly customer service! As an Afghan, I was apprehensive about the quality of the Afghan food. I brought my parents here for the first time, and wanted to ensure the food met their expectations. They left feeling full and satisfied. My dad requested extra garlic in the marinade for the kabobs we ordered. In addition to agreeing to that, the owner's son reassured us that his dad always goes out of the way to make the Afghan food extra special for any Afghan guests. The Qaboli rice was one of the best I've ever had - made me nostalgic of my trips to Afghanistan. The kabobs were perfect with a beautiful touch of extra garlic. This is an underrated spot that is worthy of attention from any Afghan Kabob and Qaboli lovers! read more

Spectacular BYOB! The food is absolutely amazing!! We ordered the beef dumplings and the sauce and dumplings were so delicious... obviously freshly prepared. I've ordered 2 x now from the combination portion of the menu and tonight was my favorite. Chicken and kufta kabobs with the most authentic delicious afghan rice! The rice is a dish alone with carrots, raisins and seasonings! The ambiance is so special I almost don't want to review because it's like a little cozy restaurant with the owner so dedicated that he personally oversees everything! The service is so personal that it's like being at a friend's house for dinner! Don't forget to add to your order the 2 items that are 1.99 each, they are a homemade sauce and pickled items that complement your meal! Can't wait to return to try all the dishes that are served in a sauce pan! read more

The Vegetarian soup is incredible. Do not miss it! All the food is delicious. Enjoy!

I'm Afghan and this is real Afghan food. The aushak tastes like my family's. So good.

Very good. Shrimp dish had great flavors. Eggplant appetizer was also good too. Will definitely be back! Very cute dining space as well.

Amazing food and excellent service!! Meat is very juicy and awesome flavor. Visiting from AZ and decided to try this, please. Planning to come back again. read more

I'm not as enthusiastic about Bamyan Kabob as those 5 star reviewers . The new owners however, made great improvements to the interior. Seating is now available. Very clean. Very organized service. The menu is a fusion of Middle Eastern as well as Central Asian cuisines. From beef and chicken shawarma to Afghan rice dishes, soups, and Uzbeki-style pasta. If you're not familiar with Central Asian food, you will need to ask questions of the cashier/ order taker. Only a few things have explanations on the menu, although there are some pics. I ordered chicken shawarma on hummus and a lentil soup. The soup was bland, somewhat watery, and lacked salt. The shawarma was shaved off a fresh rotisserie, and had been well marinated with turmeric and middle eastern spices. Unfortunately, it was comprised of mostly chicken breast. Typically a higher content of chicken thigh is used to keep it juicy. After being shaved off, it was grilled on the flatop, rendering the final product very dry. The hummus was right out of the refrigerator, and really lacked seasoning. Cold hummus, with dried out chicken. Not exactly a match made in heaven. I'm not sure if I will go back to try the other Central Asian specialties. Maybe, maybe not, But I definitely know I can get great Middle Eastern food only 3 blocks south on Lincoln Avenue ! read more

If the food portion were good i've been a regular customer. But what i was too small, felt like a ripoff. I wouldnt read more

Bamyan Kabob - Would you pay $9 for this meatless rice? I rather go to chipotle - Halal Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered just before closing and still made a moist, freshly cooked Chicken kabob wrap with pleasant service. Also had a satisfying homemade sweet bread which was fragrant, full of spice and just a touch sweet. Would definitely go back when in the neighborhood and explore more of their menu. read more

11-15-21 They are Open!!! New management! Slightly reduced selection, heaver on the dinner options. I have to do some work trying the selections but it was good food, clean restaurant, and nice people! read more

Very nice place the staff is excellent service is good food excellent I would recommend this place to all my friends and every one I know

Our go to spot now! Every dish we have ordered is amazingly delicious!! and the customer service is phenomenal! We are big on supporting family owned businesses and this one is a must try!! We especially love the Kuurdak dish and kompot drink read more

This place is great. I wanted to have some kabuli rice. and was so happy to find this restaurant. There was a miscommunication in the order, but the owner and cook were super nice and let me only pay for what I wanted to order. When I got home and finally tasted my food I realized I should have just kept everything because it was really good!!! Sorry for any inconvenience from me and thank you for the delicious food! Go check this place out! read more

One of the best Afghan restaurant in Chicago. Recommend 11/10. The food is super authentic. Love the hospitality. Definitely check it out if you wanna try some Afghan food. We got Manto and it was delicious. Kabuli was also slapping. Zenda Bad Afghanistan read more

New Owner, the place is so clean , you could see them cooking the food . Quality of the food is excellent. I love that they have lunch specials daily! Don't pay attention to old reviews, because they have new owners . I love there pinto bean soup ! read more

Best Afghan food we've had in ages! We ordered Aushuk, Mantu, an eggplant dish and chicken kabobs. All were cooked to perfection. Dipping sauces for bread were all amazing and my daughters loved the chai so much we had to order a second cup to share. Owner was lovely. Dreaming of a return trip soon. read more

Absolutely the best Afghan cuisine. I drive 40 miles to eat here and then take food home. The owner is a most delightful lady.

The food was flavorful and decent. Nice portion size however, we had to ask for pita bread as it seems that it may not automatically come with an entree plate. I do wish there were more sauces provided like most places offer. They do have a hot sauce which tastes good. I feel like they need to offer appetizer options. When trying to ask for falafel it didn't seem like they were used to this request. We were given once single falafel when we were looking to create a small appetizer plate of them. Also, apparently there is a lunch special which were not on the menu or even explained to us. The inside was nicely decorated and clean. However I do not think I will be going back. read more

Good food and wonderful service! The meat was tender and the kabuli rice was very flavorful.

Pretty disappointed here. I originally ordered chicken shawarma with hummus only to have them tell me they discovered they had no hummus. A Middle Eastern restaurant with no hummus like a hot dog cart with no hot dogs. I changed my order to chicken kabobs with a SIDE of rice and a small salad. I instead got 8 loose chicken chunks with about a quart of rice dumped on it. If the cucumber sauce was in fact that, it was terrible. The baklava was good, but that's about it. read more

It's funny how we miss amazing place like this place I live 3 blocks from bamyan finally decided to go and give it a shot.. I was really surprised how clean the place was .. really good food I had the rice with raisins and beef unbelievable so damn good the hums with shawarma was really good too I'll definitely go back there and try some other dishes read more

Tonight I ordered the chicken kabob entree and lentil soup from Bamyan Kabob. My meal was very tasty and fresh. May be next time I will dine in because the interior has improved 100 times since the days of Pita Kabob. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone that likes the Mediterranean/Middle Eastern/Turkish type of cuisine. read more

Third time here . This time for dinner. I had the traditional Afghan entree Karahi. This is three eggs with beef sautéed in tomatoes and onions. It was delicious however a bit too spicy for my stomach. Next time I will ask for it to be less spicy. My wife had the Borsch and she like it better than borsch she has had at Polish restaurants. The hot tea was top notch and my wife had the fresh fruit compot to drink. We ate and had leftovers for $23. Well worth stopping in if you are in the area read more

Just had my second meal here and both were delicious!! Restaurant is run by a super friendly local family. Easy parking. Super clean. And delicious reasonably priced food. So far, have just had the chicken schwarma plate and the lunch special, which is a great deal considering everything you get. Look forward to going back! read more

Bamyan Kabob - Delicious lunch special! - Halal Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I used to go here when it was Pita Kabob and had moved out of the neighborhood so was surprised to see it had changed owners. I decided to eat there anyway. Really pleased to find that not only was the decor much better so was the food. Good portions and great flavor. I'll be back! read more

Same location and menu as the old Pita Kabob. Nicely remodeled for more of a restaurant than take-out joint feel.

Great place for lunch! They offered the lunch special. Good taste of chicken and beef kabob. Clean and easy parking.

I am a very picky eater and I take my food and reviews seriously. In all honesty, don't let the appearance of the outside judge it's food. The food quality and the interior of the store is very nice and home like. Having dinner here felt like those rare times in our generation you spend time with your family and enjoy quality food. It's a must go. read more

I have been here a number of times. The prices are reasonable. My favorites are the sautee beef and Oromo. The Compote is good too.They have a lunch special and the staff is friendly. Good quality ingredients. The food is mixture of Central Asian and Middle Eastern. They turned the room into something much better than it's former self. A good addition to restaurant scene in Chicago. I would say the place has good energy too. read more

All of their kabobs are awesome and great service. Can't wait to dine in vs. eating in the car...hopefully soon.

Ordered kabuli pulao and shish kabob. Both dishes were great! Will definitely order again

Great customer service, cute small and clean place. Food was great, definitely try the Plov rice!

Food became great, servers as well. Interior slowly changing to a good side. Waiting when they will change dancing tables finally. Only thing I hate is cups. They are so tiny, becomes empty after my first sip. Lol. Please get rid of those irritating tiny cups. read more

License has been suspended for at least a week, according to a sign on the door. Call before you go.

I have read good review and decided to try lamb shank. I placed the order 20 minutes ago, but the food was not ready when I got there. I was asked to take a seat and was offered Afghani tea. I was not too satisfied with the lamb shank. Though sufficient time was given for the meat to cook properly, most of the lamb shank was not edible as it was rubbery and very difficult to pull the meat apart. I had eaten lamb shanks before at other Afghani restaurants, but never had to fight this much to get the meat out. I gave up on the lamb shank and just ate rice. Restaurant manager was made aware it, but no concession was made on the price. It is an expensive dish and most of the lamb shank went to waste. I would be skeptical moving forward ordering lamb shank from this place. The dish appears to be a good size because most of what is on the place is rice. If you like eating just rice, perhaps this will be a good place for you. Otherwise, please refrain from ordering an expensive dish that cannot be enjoyed in its entirety. read more