So happy to be back in the area and able to indulge in this exquisite menu again! This visit I…read moretried their chicken filled mantoo, since it's usually beef. My family opted for the lamb and chicken chapli kabobs. Every bite I stole from them was deeply flavored and delightful. Generous servings of meat and rice came with naan and sauces. The woman helping me was so sweet and friendly as always. Business is located on a busy area of Watt Ave in a shopping plaza between Peenoy market and Superb pizza.

We've been looking for an Afghan restaurant for a while and we found a great one. Located in a…read moresmaller strip mall off of Watt Ave in Sacramento. When we walked in, the restaurant had a few tables for dine in. The menus were at the front and you order at the front and once the food is ready, they bring it to your table. We shared 3 dishes. The chicken mantoo, which was delicious dumpling dish. The lamb/beef koobideh. And my favorite dish growing up, Qabili, which is lamb shank under a bed of rice topped with raisins and carrots. The owners were there taking the orders and cooking our meals. Very hospitable and kind. Looking forward to coming back.

The Qabali I had here was soooooo good, I got totally…read morehooked and fell in love with Afghan food! I looked into making it myself (checked some websites and YouTube), but it's actually pretty tricky and takes a lot of effort. Luckily, I can get delicious, authentic Qabali here for just $16‼ It even comes with a big lamb chop and Chapati naan on the side. Totally worth it! Also, everyone here (both staff and customers) is warm and friendly. When we didn't know how to pronounce some of the menu items at first, they kindly helped us out! :)

2nd time here got the bolani and qabali. The man at the front counter is super friendly and always…read moregives such great service. The food is amazing you can actually eat in the back where there are chairs and tables set up. The portions of the bolani can probably feed 3-4 people. My wife and I didn't finish the qabali. We also ordered some naan bread, it's the zie of a pizza and only a $1.30 each. If they were closer I'd get the qabali every week.

10 stars for the biryani's! I've tried both the hyderabadi and vijayawada biryani all together…read moreabout 5 times for lunch at work/doordash- never disappointed. Food was delicious and plentiful! Piping hot, clean tasting and soooo soooo flavorful!! Please if you have not tried any of these biryanis- you're missing out! Head to the restaurant if not doordash it for lunch! (Or dinner!) Highly recommended!

Update: there is a way to order rice, it is just like $5…read more... OG: The chicken tikka masala didn't come with rice and there is no way to order a side of rice so that really took away from the taste for me

They stealthy adding tip to the payment without customer's consent and claiming that tip is not…read moreoptional here it's mandatory

Was nice to sit and eat. Food is always delicious and big portions. We got Bolani leeks and…read morepotatoes and mantoo simply the best and delicious. Service is great and had a great day with family. 1/19/2025

I would give zero stars if that were an option. While other staff members were polite and…read moreprofessional, my experience with the cashier was unacceptable. On June 22 at approximately 2:30 PM, the cashier on duty repeatedly left the cash register and walked around the store. During this time, she engaged in an argument with me that escalated into intimidating and harassing behavior. At one point, she made physical contact with customers, which felt inappropriate and raised serious safety concerns. The cashier was wearing a white top and a jean skirt, and her face was partially covered. Her conduct was aggressive, unprofessional, and inconsistent with the expected duties of a cashier, which should include remaining at the register, assisting customers respectfully, and maintaining a safe environment. Due to this behavior, I felt uncomfortable and unsafe and chose to leave the store without completing my purchase. I was able to buy the same items at another location without issue. I strongly recommend that management review surveillance footage from the specified date and time and take appropriate corrective action. Customers should not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, or unwanted physical contact while shopping.

Their whole chicken with rice and chapli kebab is the best rest of things are ok but these two…read moredishes are very good.

Love the bread there and the food is amazing! The female cashier is very nice! Id recommend the…read morelamb and rice amazing!

I went today with a few friends and the service was amazing and the food was great! Definitely…read morerecommend

I stopped in tonight to try out Darya Restaurant and more specifically the gyro plate, which is one…read moreof my favorites. It was slow tonight when I came in so the service was prompt and the man behind the counter was very friendly and asked several questions I had about the menu and about halal food in general. He taught me a few new things about middle eastern food and he was very helpful in that regard. I ordered the gyro plate and at the last minute decided to just eat in rather than take-out. So, I had a seat and the man at the counter brought out a very delicious chicken and corn chowder which was an unexpected surprise and I really enjoyed it greatly. Then, as I finished the soup, he brought out the gyro plate which was stacked generously with rice, meat, sauce with lettuce, tomato and onions. The meat was delicious, the Greek tzatziki cucumber sauce was very good also. Overall, for a very reasonable cost of about $15 I had a very satisfying meal that I struggled to even finish. Very good value. I will return with the family and I can recommend Darya to anyone looking for a meal! I did notice some very negative reviews, and I suspect that this could be related to cultural misunderstandings perhaps? English is clearly not the first language for the people running this restaurant so I think it's important to understand that perhaps it's a good policy to level expectations to that fact.

Not recommended for group and famil. rude and unprofessiona…read more Unhealthy food, made us sick

I order the beef rice place and got bland rice with half a piece of beef and the rest was fat. I…read morewill never be returning to this place. Service was ok. Food suck. I need a refund!

SEE REVIEWS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. Appears it's under new ownership…read more One of the worst eatery places I've ever experienced. How is this a sit-down restaurant but no bathroom for your customers???? They have a "No Public Restroom" sign inside the restaurant. How are you not available to take orders during lunch hour on a weekend because you're praying...right in front of the register??? This is not Afghanistan. I ordered the chicken plate to go. The chicken tasted old like it was made a day or two before AND it tasted like it was boiled. It had absolutely NO flavor. There was a VERY small portion of chicken and lots of rice. The rice tasted ok but you could tell it was not made the same day. I took one bite and tossed the entire thing. The bolani was just ok, no salt. The so called chatty sauce was so watered down. I was excited to support this small business, especially as an Afghan. I was absolutely disappointed and nearly disgusted by my experience here. I will NEVER return nor will I ever recommend this place. I would not be surprised if they go out of business soon.

I've been fortunate to go to this place twice…read more There is a market and a place inside to order food for takeout , I have gotten takeout twice and both times it has been delicious. Great quality food with decent prices . The combo plate comes with flatbread which is delicious - if you want more breads you can browse around the store This last visit we tried the mantu- dumplings with a delicate thin skin and a tasty filling I have gotten instant coffee latte drinks which were fabulous as well as some international flavors of chips. My favorite chip find here is the Mr chips ketchup chips - they are my new favorite ketchup chip Most packages have pictures to help figure out what is inside - but google translate is also your friend If you need some spices at good prices - this is your place! Will definitely come again next time I am in the area plenty of parking ! Definitely a hidden gem

We drove 35 min and they do not have ice cream then we decided to eat food and they said the chef…read morewent to football we don't have food. The customer service and running a business in USA is not for everyone. This is very frustrating

A favorite restaurant as has Great menu and use quality…read moreProducts. Highly recommend! Great service and yummy food!

I came here for dinner to celebrate the holidays with colleagues from work. I honestly never…read morenoticed this spot as frequently as I drive up and down Folsom Boulevard. I accidentally walked into their cafe that is connected to their restaurant, but took the opportunity to quickly check out their menu. I ordered the Pomegranate French 75 Chicken Kabob, which came with a side of Roasted Potatoes and Arugula Salad. The food was tasty, but I was a bit disappointed with the portion size considering the price ($26). Overall, I enjoyed the ambiance/vibe, the service was quick, and parking was relatively easy considering the location. Would not be my go-to restaurant for Mediterranean food, but they do have a variety of entrees to offer on their menu.