I had no idea this little gem was here! After a long day at work, I did not want to cook, so I started looking for nearby restaurants and found this place. The gyro platter immediately caught my eye, so I called in an order. They said 15 minutes, but it was already ready when I arrived 10 minutes later. I was actually the first person to order the gyro platter since they had just added it to the menu the day before, which was pretty cool. They even gave me a mango milkshake-type drink on the house, and it was absolutely delicious. The hospitality was amazing, and the food was even better. This is definitely my new go-to spot when I am craving great food! read more

I am so grateful Kabul Darbar decided to open up not too far from me so I can get my Afghan food fix. It's my go to when craving delicious Afghan food that reminds me of my mom's cooking. I've been there multiple times with family for lunch and dinner and probably have tried 80% of their menu. When the owner mentioned they now serve Afghan breakfast on weekends, I could not resist! So glad I tried their breakfast! It was absolutely worth it. I can't get enough of Kabul Darbar. The restaurant is spacious and decor is pretty. They play my favorite ol school Afghani songs in the background which takes me back to my younger days. The owner Emal is hospitable and goes out of his way to make all his customers feel like guests and in my case, family. read more

Kabul Darbar - Afghani breakfast - Afghan Near Me - Concord, California

We've had a great experience every time we've visited Kabul Darbar. If you're looking for authentic Afghan food, this is the place to go. They recently added breakfast to the menu, and it's absolutely delicious--it tastes just like a homemade meal. I highly recommend the Breakfast Karahi and the shir chai. The breakfast platter is also excellent. We've also tried the Qabuli and Tikka Kabab, and they've been consistently flavorful every time. Don't miss out! read more

Kabul Darbar - Breakfast Karahi, tomato and eggs, shir chai with qaymagh - Afghan Near Me - Concord, California

I got a chicken shawarma and it was insanely good. The server that took my order was very nice and I am so glad that I had come to this spot on Clayton!! The inside of the restaurant was also very nice and clean, the only thing missing was the customers they deserve because it seems like a very underrated spot. read more

I was genuinely excited to come here and try Afghani food, but honestly the experience degraded so quickly and I was left feeling unwelcome and would not return. Overall, the food was tasty. Otherwise, the service and general dining experience was so poor it isn't worth coming back for the food. To start, we weren't served any water or drinks (outside of the one mango lassi we ordered). I think our server struggled to take our order (unclear if it was a language barrier or something else), as we corrected what we requested multiple times and still got the wrong meal. We were not told that one of our orders would take 40+ minutes to arrive, so we sat there as we watched all the other tables get their food/leave during our time. When I asked, they would repeat 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and eventually I requested that when the food is ready, to have it via takeout (twice!) and they refused to do that. They are capable of packing items as to go (they offer it), so we were pretty frustrated that they weren't respecting our ask. This one isn't their fault, but I could hear other tables laughing about our request to take out in another language, which further made it feel like we weren't welcome / othered in the space. Eventually when food arrived, as mentioned, one of our orders was completely wrong. Rather than send it back (and risk waiting even longer), we told them what had happened but that it's fine and we'll accept it, and they didn't seem to care at all that we were served the wrong food. To their credit, they comped the saffron rice (which we had to ask for, since the meal we actually ordered included saffron rice and what we got did not), but they didn't really acknowledge the fact that we received the wrong food after that very extended, uncomfortable wait. I did not expect anything free, but it would have been nice if they just say "hey, sorry for giving you the wrong food, thank you for understanding, we have comped the rice" etc instead of making it seem like we were causing problems. To be clear, throughout all of this, we did not make demands or cause a scene, we literally just asked twice "hey could we just get our food as take out" and "hey is this the XYZ we ordered? Oh we actually ordered something else, but its ok, we'll accept it." The music they played was also uncomfortably loud, my guest and I were shouting over the music to talk to each other while we waited. I think there was a special event or a birthday, but I do wish it wasn't kept at that loud volume for so long. Not sure if there is just a cultural mismatch here, which I'm open to. That being said, I felt very uncomfortable and unwelcomed and would not feel comfortable returning. read more

Newly opened True Hidden Gem in Concord - Kabul Darbar Kabul Darbar is an absolute gem for authentic Afghan cuisine in Concord. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with genuine hospitality that makes you feel like family. The food is outstanding--rich flavors, perfectly spiced, and clearly made with care. The kabobs are tender and juicy, the rice is fragrant and fluffy, and the portions are generous. You can really taste the authenticity in every bite. Their mantu and bolani are must-tries, and the sauces take everything to the next level. Clean, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and consistently great food make this a place I keep coming back to. If you're looking for real Afghan food done right, Kabul Darbar is the spot. Highly recommended! read more

Kabul Darbar - Boolani - Afghan Near Me - Concord, California

I was pretty excited to try this place once o convinced my husband about it. We did takeout. Mantu was delicious. We ordered the chicken kabobs and were surprised at how spicy it was. The chicken itself wasn't spicy and was good, but the side salad and yogurt sauce were too spicy. Both my husband and I enjoy spicy, but it was a bit much. Pretty sure there were serano chili peppers in it. I thought Afghan food wasn't supposed to be spicy like that. More than likely won't be a returning customer. read more

This place is by far one of the finest Afghan restaurants and banquet halls in the Bay Area. We recently hosted my son's graduation party here, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was outstanding. What truly sets this venue apart is the hospitality and professionalism of Emal Asifee. His customer service is second to none, and he went above and beyond to make our event special and memorable. I highly recommend this place for lunch, dinner, or any special event. If you're looking for authentic Afghan cuisine, excellent service, and a beautiful venue, this is the place to be. read more

What a disappointment! We went there with lots of exciting to support a newly opened business. However, we were disappointed big time. They apparently were shooting a video. We waiting more than 35 mins for one single bolani. They kept brining lots of food out for the shoot and we were not served. I bet they were shooting the video for publicly and yet didn't care about in house customer. We left after 40 mins of wait. I do understand they are new but,,, the first thing we encountered entering was the cigarettes smoke. Then the person who was by the register was confused why we were there. Their biggest competitor , Kunduz Kebob is only 6 min away where we ended up going. They need to step up! We will never go there again read more

This is one of the finest Afghan restaurants, offering incredibly delicious food. The staff are professional and well-disciplined, and the restaurant is exceptionally clean and well-organized. read more

Kabul Darbar - Afghan Near Me - Concord, California

I ordered the kabul burger the other day....very disappointed....if this is your impression of food from our home country thats embarrassing honestly. Poor customer service as well. Long wait times. The kabul burger had hot dogs in it it wasn't even sausage and old lettuce a slice or 2 of eggs and soft cold fries inside all soggy. Just for that it was like $12. I could of made something like that at home but way better. Waste of money. read more

The best in town! Delicious and very clean food, friendly staff, and super friendly and great service!!!

Very friendly host. Great quality food. Great ambiance. Hidden gem. Definitely would recommend

Very clean place friendly stuff organized and tasty actual Afghan delicious food. I would give it five stars. I wish there was more than five stars. I would've given it more than that. 100% recommend this place to everyone. read more

WOW! As an Afghan, I must say .... AMAZING. Food and service. Owner hosted us and we were a party of 25. Best kabob and Uzbeki pallow!!!! read more

Kabul Darbar - WOW! As an Afghan, I must say .... AMAZING. Food and service. Owner hosted us and we were a party of 25. Best kabob and Uzbeki pallow!!!! - Afghan Near Me - Concord, California

Food is so delicious, services is amazing, very affordable,convenient parking, very clean environment and great place to go and enjoy the food. read more

This business will not last as it's dishonest, lacks knowledge of Afghan food and is lazy. We went here for a recent Fatyah gathering. The things that stood out were the prepackaged lettuce that was used with ranch dressing on the side. It tasted old and gross. You can tell a lot about a business when it serves you old, prepackaged salad, especially at an Afghan gathering. Afghan salad, when done right, makes the whole meal come together. Then the kabuli barely had any meat and was super greasy. It was one of the most tasteless rice dishes I've had. The halwa was greasy and had WHOLE cardamom pieces in it that needed to be fished out?! It was idiotic. No one likes to bite into a whole cardamom piece. This same halwa was served in RAW tortilla dough a few hours earlier during the Jinaza! I also learned that they are very expensive for afghan gatherings ($45/person) and then omit dishes that they say they'll include (they charge full and do not make all the dishes you talked about). Bottom line: their food is not authentic, they are lazy and take shortcuts, and they are dishonest. If you do business with them, get everything in writing and expect disappointment. read more

We came here excited to try the food but the service is sooooooo slow! We were done with our meals and the waiter didn't bother to come for 35 mins smh. Food was ok not great! The Bolani was good but qabuli was very greasy and not much flavor. Kabobs were bland! Do not recommend it!!! There was only two tables with customers and we waited that long‍Horrible Service Period!!! I don't think this business will last!!! Btw the restaurant decor was nice but unfortunately food was tasteless to say the least! read more

Amazing food and hospitality! The kabob and pallow was excellent! Highly recommend, love that the place is so clean!!

They force you to use the automatic order system then accuse you of stealing soda even though I had a free redeemed drink from points. They are super greedy and cheap The concord location is great read more

Kabul Darbar is one of the best Afghan restaurants I have visited. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The kabobs are perfectly cooked, and the rice is delicious. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. Highly recommended for families and friends! read more

Had my iftar at Kabul darbar this evening the verity of food and the atmosphere was great, and it's so nice to see house full of guest in this blessed month. The service was nice decent price. Highly recommended. read more

The food and service are amazing. The restaurant is very clean, and when you eat there, it truly feels like you're in Afghanistan. I absolutely love this place. read more

The soup here was very tasty and we also came and tried the chicken kabob and shami kabob. Service was quick and the food was 10/10. The vibe of the restaurant is very nice and looks aesthetically pleasing. read more

Kabul Darbar - Chicken kabob, chicken korma, white rice, afghan salad - Afghan Near Me - Concord, California

I came here with my family for the Ramadan buffet feeling so thirsty and hungry, and I left feeling full and very pleased. Compared to most Afghan restaurants, there was so much variety and everything tasted amazing. The chow mein, biryani, kabobs literally everything was delicious, and the chicken was soft and juicy. The chicken soup was hot and perfect for a cold day. Even though it was a busy weekday, the staff was still very attentive and kind to all the customers. Everyone should come try this place, you won't regret it! read more

One of the best Afghani restaurant in Bay Area very delicious food and awesome customer service 100% Recommend

Great food. Great atmosphere. Good vibes. Great costumer service. Highly recommended.

The worst service I've experienced dining out in the past 20 years. We felt so unwelcome. We just wanted to support a local business by dining out, but it felt like they were doing us a huge favor. We had to wait for menus and water. The attitude of the server was absolutely the worst. Dude, if you don't like serving people, do something else with your life. I don't recommend this place to ANYONE, especially if you come with your family. I was fooled by fake good reviews. Now reading them makes it clear that they were written with ChatGPT, and all the negative reviews are real. I had exactly the same experience as others described. We'll all make sure never to come back to this place. Food was just ok and bread was super old and stale.. do yourself a favor and avoid this place. read more

I been to lots of Afghan restaurants in Bay Area , definitely one of the best food and best hospitality, very nice decorations . We tried lots of dishes and everything was great . Thanks to owner for his hospitality. We will be back for sure . Highly recommended. read more

Kabul Darbar - Best kabob . - Afghan Near Me - Concord, California

The food at this Afghani restaurant was seriously so good! I tried the Qabili Pallow and the lamb was super tender while the rice had sweet carrots and raisins that tasted awesome. The people working there were really nice . It has a very cool and cozy vibe inside, so you should definitely eat here if you want a big, tasty dinner. read more

Very delicious food nice place low price thank you guys I really recommended this place

The food was amazing. I had the potato bolani. It was perfect, the portion big, chutney delicious. They were very nice and hospitable. Beautiful inside and out. read more

I agree with the comments with the low ratings. If I could I would give this restaurant negative stars. Service is horrible, what others said about the long wait is absolutely true. We went to try it and didn't get our food until about a 40 min wait. No apology or anything. The food came and it wasn't anything special and for the price it was very little. No water given, you had to purchase it. I would not come here again! The staff didn't even acknowledge us when we first entered until after a long wait. The folks who are giving raving comments and high stars are either family or friends of the restaurant owners or they were paid to do it. read more

Friendly and super clean facility the food really delicious high quality customer service friendly workers. I like to go this place again high recommended. read more

I visited Kabul Darbar for the first time last night for the iftar buffet. The food was amazing, the establishment was clean, and the staff were hospitable and welcoming. Overall it was a great experience. read more

Food was bland no taste overpriced . They charge $22 for one skewer of meat. Do not go here. The food sucks and the prices suck.

Very delicious Afghan food. Great service, overall beautiful restaurant. We will definitely come back.

Ordered takeout and it was delicious! Portions are great and the food is full of flavor. Definitely will go back to dine in.

روز شنبه ما امديم. خيلي بيك اشتاهي خوب مكر متاسفانه خوب نبود اول اينكه همه غذا ها تند بود كوشت كراهي كوشت كوسفند خيلي سخت بودsoup تان زياد تند بود تمام غذا ها تند و كم بوداد بس كه كوشت سخت بود با دستشروع كرديم خلاصه اينكه كاركر ها و غذاي تان خراب بود كوشش كنيد رستوران رو به خوبي صرف كنيدكه به خوبي ياد شويد و دوباره مردم بيايدبه خوبي تان آست و مردم هميشه بيايند ببخشيد كه ما نتوانستيم دوباره بياهيم read more