DeAfghanan Cuisine is my go-to spot for bolani. No matter which variety I order, it is always satisfying and full of flavor. I usually get my food to go because the restaurant can become crowded, and I prefer enjoying it somewhere more relaxed. My favorite way to do it is to pick up an order, take it to a nearby park, and enjoy the food outside. It makes for a simple and enjoyable meal without dealing with the busy dining area. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good Afghan food, especially if you enjoy fresh bolani. read more

Small restaurant on the side of the street. There's a few parking spots in the back, but also some street parking. We came in on Saturday at 11:30 to an empty restaurant, but by noon it was packed. We ordered the mantu, bolani, a few kabobs, and the lamb shank challow. The appetizers were great - the mantu had a great flavor and felt very hearty. The leek and butternut squash felt homey and warm - our waitress said they were her favorite, and were so glad she gave us that recommendation! The leek paired nicely with the yogurt provided, as it was a little spicy and had an aroma pretty similar to chives. The squash bolani was slightly sweet, and almost felt like an in-between for dessert. Having both was a nice contrast. By far the murgh (chicken) kabob was our favorite skewer, as it was the juiciest meat, and quite tender. The table ranked the chaplee (ground meat, with a hint of spice) next in terms of flavor and texture, and teka (tri tip) was slightly more dry and bland compared to everything else. The lamb shank was quite tender but smaller than expected for the price; it still had a nice homey flavor though I prefer when restaurants provide more of that braised juice to go alongside the dish. I don't eat cilantro, so had requested there to be no cilantro in any dishes, but they said they couldn't remove it from the salad, so was a little sad about that. We also had to request for Overall, would highly recommend the chicken kabob and bolani - would love to come and try other appetizers too. read more

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Came by for lunch the other day and it was a tasty experience. Parking is available on surface streets around the restaurant or behind the restaurant in the alley. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor dining. They have an ATM on-site. The dining room has been slightly remodelled since my last visit. Started off with the mantu and they were excellent. Super light dough for the skin and the inside were filled with some meat and beans. Excellent. Moved on to the bolani and was able to split it between potato and leek. The portion was gigantic and perfect for sharing. Loved how crispy this came out, along with the side of yogurt. The eggplant dip was also quite tasty and complemented the Afghan bread quite well. The chapli entree with brown rice was excellent. The rice was super fragrant while the chapli was super juicy and flavorful. Excellent entree. Portions were gigantic and was perfect for sharing. ~$25/head after tax and gratuity with plenty of leftovers! There is a ~$2 surcharge for credit cards. read more

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TLDR: Went for a friend's birthday lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and they were able to accommodate for 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. read more

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Large portions, good flavor. Can be a little disorganized but very homey style. Even other patrons are 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. read more

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There weren't many vegetarian options, but the bolani was good. The rice dish I ordered was a bit too garlicky for my taste, and I didn't love the combination of spices and ingredients with the butternut squash. That said, the atmosphere was lovely and the staff was great -- it just wasn't a personal favorite for me. read more

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Had a girls' date here, and it was my first time having authentic Afghan food. Wow!!! I was so blown away. Afghan food is highly underrated and not talked about enough. The service was excellent, but the food was incredible, and to be told that it was better before (the establishment is under new management), I can't imagine it being better. Actually, I've had home-cooked meals since, and yes, it can be better, haha, but that's not to take anything away from this restaurant. What a Gem, and an honor to have sat in the same restaurant as Andrew Zimmern! The restaurant lived up to its authentic culture design and was pleasant. We ordered several dishes! I wanted to try them all haha! Triple Kabob: Murgh, Teka and Chaplee Kabob 10/10 Potato Bolani / Leek Bolani 10/10 Bread 100/10 Mantu 10/10 Shor Nakhod 100/10 my favorite soooo good! Everything was delicious! We've gotten takeout a few times and it's also been just as good! read more

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Got the biggest potato bolani I had ever seen. The kabob, rice, and eggplant were all so yummy! Our server was chill. The outdoor seating is so lovely! read more

DeAfghanan Cuisine - Bottom left: Lamb Kabob plate. Top and right: Bodinjon Borani plate - Afghan Near Me - Fremont, California

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Overall, the food and service were excellent. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. However, the air‑conditioning issue needs urgent attention. By the time our order was ready, the temperature inside had risen so high that we had to stop eating because we were sweating profusely. A business that appears to be doing well should not overlook something as basic and essential as a functioning cooling system. This is a simple, fixable problem, and I've never encountered another restaurant that allows such a preventable issue to persist. read more

LAMB REDO When I originally wrote a review for this place I mistook it for the kabob house at the next corner so I deleted this review. About months ago I ate here for lunch with my family. I love lamb because I don't eat it at home often. When the opportunity came to order lamb kabob here I will order it. My sister ordered bolani as a starter. I've ordered bolani at the kabob house at the corner in the past. I remembered the bolani at the kabob house was oily. The bolani my sister ordered was wasn't oily but toasty. I enjoyed the bolani. When I ate the lamb kabob something didn't taste right. Initially due to the texture I thought the lamb was spoiled. Then after few more bites the problem wasn't the lamb but the marinade seasoning, which had a pasty taste. The coating from the marinade was sticky. Due to the texture I had a difficult time finishing the lamb kabob. Due to the dish I ordered I wasn't sure If I would go back to eat at De Afghanan Cuisine anytime soon. My mom wanted to eat here again. I came back to De Afghanan Cuisine this past Sunday for lunch. I knew I wasn't going to order kabobs as I wanted to try something new. I looked at the items for the rice specialties section of the menu. Both items included lamb. One item quabili pallow included raisins and I don't like raisins. The second item was sabzi challow. I didn't know what to except. When I first tasted the sabzi challow it made up for the lamb kabob I ordered about three months ago. The lamb was moist yet not gamey. The lamb submerged in spinach reminds me of the Hawaiian dish lau lau, which is chunks of meat wrapped in ti leaves and steamed. Unlike the lamb kabob I can order the sabzi challow with lamb again when I come back here to eat. Even though this place is known for its kabob the sabzi challow with lamb is the best dish at De Afghanan Cuisine. I'm glad about my mom's craving for kabobs that I ate at De Afghanan Cuisine for another time. If I didn't my rating would've been lower. read more

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I normally love Afghan cuisine, but we were not huge fans of our meals. I would like to give 4-5 stars for the service and for the ambiance. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a very authentic feel that takes you to the Middle East. But we ordered 3 dishes and 2 drinks, we only liked one of the dishes we ordered which was the chicken kebab plate. The macaroni soup was a huge portion, enough to feed 2-3 people as a meal. It lacked flavor and the soup was so thick and the macaroni noodles were so soft they were mushy, it was hard to eat. I also ordered the doogh beverage. It was a salty beverage, not what I expected. I don't mind the yogurt/mint, but it was so thick that it was also hard to drink. Imagine the thickness of a smoothie but salty yogurt flavor. Other than that, the service and the chicken kebab was great. Hoping to try this place again and update my review. read more

We ordered the triple kabob, butternut squash bolani, sabzi, and green tea chai. For the kabob, we got tri-tip, chaplee, and lamb. Each piece of meat was juicy, tender, and flavorful. The bolani came in a huge portion and tasted just like Chinese scallion pancakes, very fragrant and oily (in a good way). The sabzi was just minced spinach and was not too memorable. The chai was very lightly spiced and served without milk. read more

Needed a vegan dish for a Friday no meat lent gathering & was craving Bolani. First time ordering here and it was was so so. -Yelp app ordering no # to call but ordering on the app was so convenient. -Parked on peralta at a neighboring business lot since Fremont blvd is hard to find street , was a quick pick up so I hope they didn't mind - Cozy restaurant, handful of seats inside with a very warm fireplace blazing inside, was a rainy day so very inviting, few outdoor tables available also - pick up took time as waited for someone to help me then when employee was getting my order ready, he got a phone order, had me wait while he took Order then hand me my order to go -Bolani tasted ok, I chose leeks but did not see potatoes which I thought was standard. Overall, would possible come back again to dine in but will be on the hunt for another place that makes Bolani read more

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I regularly frequent DeAfghanan Cuisine. The food is always delicious. I sometimes come in with family and we order several dishes to share. I'm confident by now I've tasted everything on the menu. It is pleasure to dine in, however, sometimes I do takeout. Favorites - Quabili Pallow, Lamb Kevin, Mantu, Bodinjon Borani. read more

This place is awesome. Their Kabobs are delicious, I recommend the combination to try different meats. The Bolani with Leek was wonderful, and I also liked their Sabzi spinach dish. Food was excellent, service was efficient. Clean and cozy inside, great for small groups. Parking and GPS maps can be a little confusing. There is parking off street behind the restaurant. read more

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The food here is always amazing!! Staff is very friendly. The inside is small and cozy but there is outdoor seating as well. I ordered the triple skewer plate which comes with rice and cucumber salad - sooo delish! Its even better when you add the sour cream read more

DeAfghanan Cuisine - Triple Kabob Murgh, Teka and Chaplee Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Fremont, California

LOVE LOVE LOVE this restaurant! I've dined at De Afghanan Cuisine multiple times and it never disappoints. Food has consistently been good and you can't go wrong ordering any of kabobs combos. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious but it does get busy packed during the weekend. Prepare to wait a bit for seating and for the food to come out. I always get the triple kabob plate with brown rice which allows you to try all 3 types of of meat. Perfect for someone that has trouble deciding what to order. The bodinjon borani (roasted eggplant) appetizer is also a must order here! I like to pair it with the bread that they give and I always ask for extra bread. Whenever my friends are visiting me from out of town, I always take them to De Afghanan and they always leave super impressed. read more

First, I liked the building and art throughout. It was very cultural, and it seemed to be very popular. The ambiance was casual. The folks both in the restaurant and running it are super nice. We were offered to try an item by a table next to ours, for example. As for the food, you need to know that the bolani are a favorite that are quite nicely spiced. They do go very very light on spices, especially salt. The deserts were outstanding. The Doogh was similar to the Indian chaas. We will be back to try again. read more

DeAfghanan Cuisine - Doogh - Afghan Near Me - Fremont, California

Hadn't been here in a long time. Ordered the lamb kabob (should have ordered the beef kabob). The lamb kabob was just okay, barely any seasoning on the lamb, it was dry and a bit overcooked. I thought there would be some kind of sauce besides the tomato relish but they only pointed to the green sauce on the table. So disappointed. read more

DeAfghanan Cuisine - Lamb kabob...meh. It was dry and a bit overcooked. - Afghan Near Me - Fremont, California

We loved Aziz and his De Afghan mini chain for years. We actually live in Livermore and that location was passed to a relative. The quality soon went down there to the point that we haven't went to that location. Would wait to eat my Afghan food in Fremont. Now Aziz must be retiring or something. The last three times I ate here, my food was very over cooked dry and had none of the spice on it that got us hooked. My wife went again Today, the restaurant stunk like old bedding and the people preparing the food looked dirty. It takes alot for my wife to get this upset. Sorry to have to look a new new restaurant. Aziz, Please fix your facility !!! read more

I placed an order for delivery on their website with 24 hours advance notice. I was coordinating a lunch interview where two of the attendees needed a halal meal. When the time came and the food was not delivered, I called them to inquire. The man said that he never got the order. I shared that I got a confirmation email about the order so I didn't understand how he did not get in. In truth, knowing how these systems work, I don't believe it was checked. This absolutely disappointed me and put me in a very awkward situation. The two people were not able to eat. It was a humiliating experience. I sent them the confirmation email and suggested they check their technology and look at their internal process. I'd probably not order from them again as I need to trust that I am going to get my food and this was not reliable. read more

We were very disappointed with our experience. The restaurant's posted hours said they were open until 9:30 PM, and we tried calling multiple times before driving there, but no one answered the phone. We arrived around 9:20 PM, only to be told they were already closed because they had stopped taking orders at 9:00 PM. If the last order is at 9:00 PM, that should be clearly stated on the website, Google, and the restaurant's phone message. We wasted our time driving there because the posted business hours did not match what was actually happening. Better communication and accurate hours would prevent this from happening to other customers. read more

The bodinjon borani (roasted eggplant) was amazing. The butternut squash bolani was delicious as well, I loved the chutney. I'll try the leek one next time. The lamb kabob was flavorful but a little dry, I would give it another chance though. I would try the chicken or beef next time though. Service was great. We sat outside and it was a nice patio. read more

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Still an amazing Afghan restaurant in Fremont. I'll continue to come here whenever I'm in the area, and crave it when I'm away! read more

DeAfghanan Cuisine - Outside - Afghan Near Me - Fremont, California

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The ground sirloin kabob (which was actually a patty) was awesome. Extremely flavorful and moist. The teka kabob (beef) had good taste, but was a little overcooked and dry. This place is a hole in the wall, that I would not have ever gone to, but was in the area and a friend met up with me and took me here. It was the middle of day for lunch, so it wasn't busy, but it was a little slow on the service side. My friend has a triple combo which also included chicken. The chicken was moist and tasted good. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely get a slab of the chaplee kabob/patty again! read more

DeAfghanan Cuisine - Combo plate with Chaplee Kabob and Teka Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Fremont, California

Absolutely delicious, so glad my friend and I stopped in for lunch. They are so friendly and it's a massive amount of food, we had plenty of leftovers. Would return in a heartbeat. read more

These guys just keep getting worse. My last review was 3. Now they're a 2. We ordered by phone. Pretty simple thing. When we got in, they couldn't even find the order. Apparently, the guy who took the order had stepped out. Fine, but that doesn't mean you can't figure out our order! They finally found it. Then they scrambled to get it ready. And man, were they disorganized. I don't know how many times they opened our boxes to confirm they got the right meal made. In addition to the 15 minutes they quoted, I waited another 10+ minutes in the restaurant. Not a big deal, but it was really the crappy service that made the whole experience aggravating. As usual, the food is good. But their crew is lousy. read more

This place is a local Fremont gem. I've done both dine-in at this location and takeout at the small storefront right next door, and both spots have produced delicious Afghan food. The dine-in location has plenty of seating space, and the service was great too. FOOD RECS // + Triple Kabob Murgh, Teka and Chaplee Kabob plate + Butternut squash bolani: this is a big serving! We shared between four of us + Quabili Pallow: one of my favorite dishes to get. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the mix of carrots, raisins, and rice is a delicious savory-sweet flavor combo. + Bodinjon Borani (roasted eggplant) + Firni (milk pudding with pistachio): great end to the meal read more

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So let's start with the good. Plenty of seating. Inside is a more intimate and cozier atmosphere. Outside has a nice patio area and a few tables. We decided to sit outside. We ordered and got our food in 20-25 minutes. The chaplee kabob and murgh kabob is spiced well and the rice is fragrant and pairs well with the meat. The con is that one of the staff members sprayed some bug spray along the outside walls and the smell affected the outside patrons. We decided to leave a bit earlier because of this but overall, good food. read more

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There is a large Afghan population in Fremont, and I was told to try one of their restaurants. I opted for DeAfghanan Cuisine, the most popular Afghan restaurant on Yelp. This restaurant did not disappoint, and I am glad it was my first experience with Afghan cuisine because I'd definitely add Afghan dishes to my list of go-to foods. It seems like there are two locations for this restaurant right next to each other. One is for takeout, and the other is for dining in. The dine-in restaurant seems unnoticeable at first because the exterior façade doesn't look like a restaurant. However, as soon as you open the heavy doors, you'll see a fully operating restaurant with lots of customers. I ordered one of their bolanis (I forgot which one) and the combination kabob specialty. The bolani is HUGE. At first, I wondered why it was priced so high, but the serving size definitely feeds 3-4 people. The combination kabob was a great choice because I couldn't decide which kabob I wanted. My favorite had to be the chicken, but all the kabobs were very flavorful. I opted for the Afghan brown rice, which is actually white rice but seasoned. This restaurant has excellent customer service. We asked for further details on the menu, and the waiter helped us decide on the dishes to order. I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Parking on the street or a few spots at the back / side of the restaurant. They closed mid day after lunch shift and reopens at 5:30 for dinner. Food portion is good. Potato bolani, rice plates are all good items to try. read more

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Food was fine. That's why we've returned for years. Wait staff service was also fine. They're not that attentive and charged me for a drink they never brought, but mistakes happen and my expectations are realistic. Unfortunately, the dismissive and condescending attitude from the guy who settled my bill needs significant improvement. I asked him to swap out the credit card we originally used to ring up because I wanted to pay for my family's dinner (my dad got to the bill before I did). This man's body language, side eye, and sigh spoke so loudly against the silent treatment he gave me. He grabbed my credit card, SIGNED MY NAME FOR ME, ripped out the receipt, handed it to me, and walked away. No one wants to be treated poorly. Especially when I'm trying to give you $300. I'm not asking for a lot. Just decency from one human to another. Apparently I've crossed a line for this guy. We'll enjoy Afghan food elsewhere and will no longer be recommending it to our friends. read more

Best food ever!!I enjoy eating here and the kindness from staff made it a great experience

Food was fine. (Service) seemed like the stuff were forced to work, they include a service charge for party's of four or larger but it's not mentioned anywhere on the menu so I was over charged 40 dollars for a tab of 150.00 dollars worth of food, so I called later on to discuss the over charged couldn't get hold on management for two days and I give up read more

Visited De Afghanan on a Thursday night and experienced a taste of Afghan cuisine with some ups and downs. While I enjoyed the cute animal videos playing on the TV, some areas could be improved. The Good: * Bodinjon Borani: The roasted eggplant appetizer with tomato sauce, garlic sour cream, and dried mint was a delightful starter. * The Combination: Murgh & Teka (Chicken & Beef) was beef was marinated well and tasted great! * Hot black chai: a warm comforting and delicious beverage. The Not-So-Good: *Overcooked Chicken: Some of the chicken pieces were dry, and one was completely burnt (see photo). *Missing Menu Item: Sadly, the Sheer Chai was unavailable despite being listed on the menu. *Slow Service: We waited 20 minutes for the bill after asking for it, and after following up we waited another 5 minutes. Price: $36.36 before tip read more

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This is where real Afghan food comes from! . Hometown favorite! Would go here 10/10 times! read more

Their kabobs are so flavorful and delicious. I've tried their other food as well and everything here is so good. The people working here are nice and the service is excellent! Warm, inviting atmosphere inside and they have a fireplace which is really nice on cold days. read more

One of the oldest and longest running Afghan restaurants in the East Bay. Also the most authentic. The restaurant feels like a small hole-in-the-wall place. I really liked the Chaplee Kabob and the Combo Murgh & Teka. Both were delicious. However, service here is AWFUL. Upon sitting down, it took the staff 40 minutes to even acknowledge us and take our order. We had to call the waiter 3 times. Food came at around 20 minutes prior to ordering, which I feel is standard for kabob dishes. Then, it took another 30 minutes for the waiter to clear our tables and give us the check. This also took another 3 tries to call the waiter. If it weren't for the great food, I would have given this place a 1 star for the horrible service experience. read more

DeAfghanan Cuisine - Famous Chaplee Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Fremont, California

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This place absolutely reeks of contamination, especially if you have food allergies or religious beliefs. You order a Bolani, and it's fried on the same grill as Beef Chapli kabab. When I confronted the owner, he was completely nonchalant about the contamination. I feel utterly disgusted for having ordered from this joint and ended up throwing the food. Not to mention, now I'm regretting the countless other times I've consumed food here. It's just absolutely disgusting! read more

Had a yummy lunch here today! The potato and leek Bolani were crisp and flavorful, and went well with the chutneys. I enjoyed my triple combo platter, the chicken and beef kabob were moist and delicious. I got the plain brown rice which I enjoyed. I got to try some of the roasted eggplant dish which was fantastic! Service was quick and the interior of the restaurant is nice, although the overall restaurant is a bit hole in the wall-y and tough to find. Would return for the food though! read more