When my colleagues informed me of an Indian food place close to my residency, I felt a mix of…read moreelation and confusion. Elation was felt because I love Indian food. Confusion resulted from questioning how an Indian place could have avoided my radar for the 6 months it had been open. I took it upon myself to be the first soul in my program to try it. This place is literally a hole in the wall with a window from which you order food. The owner is an incredibly friendly man with a great beard who is happy to tell you all about his cooking and will probably give you a snack while your food is prepared. The regular weekday menu has 5 items on it, which are basically chicken, vegetable, chapati, and rice. These are served in various combinations such as chicken over rice, vegetable platter(which comes with 3 chapati, veggie mix, and rice), and chicken wrap. Now the price can't be beat. An entire chicken platter for $4.50 with rice and chapati is a steal...as long as it tastes good. Though it smelled delicious, the chicken was not good. The gravy was watered down and had no kick to it at all. I felt like a thirsty man in a desert who just watched a mirage fade before his eyes. Delicious Indian chicken in my area of convenience was not meant to be. No. I was not going to give up this easily. My one order had allowed me to try most of the menu save for his vegetables. I went back. I tried the vegetables. They were much, much, much better. Marinated celery, tomato, and peas graced my mouth and saved this establishment from an otherwise scathing review. It was spicy and tangy and pretty darn good. The owner is very nice and I want to see him succeed. Try it out if you are in the area. Get the veggies.

Cafe Hindh has turned into my go-to lunch place in the area. They only have a few options every…read moreday, but they are all done well. Quality over quantity. The menu is a bit confusing. The website posted above lists all the options that potentially could be on the menu at any particular day. In reality, the daily menu usually looks like... Chicken Masala and Rice Vegetable and Rice Chapatee some dessert (I usually see Rasmalai) I have also seen Masala Dosa and Puree Bhajee. I personally have tried the Chicken Masala with rice, Vegetable with Rice, and Masala Dosa. All have been fantastic with my personal favorite being the Masala Dosa (served with a spicy coconut chutney). You can definitely taste the individual high quality spices used in each dish. If you like your food spicy, be sure to let them know, and they'll be sure to hook you up. People working there are great and make up for the lack of atmosphere.

Great Halal Food on the Go! Fast attendance…read more Relaxed and fairly clean atmosphere. Good variety of menu options.

The place is very clean, but the food is very lackluster. I got a cheeseburger which was not very…read moretasty and the cheese fries barely had cheese ( I should have clarified I wanted cheese wiz). I've had their chicken wings before which were okay. Ultimately, go elsewhere for a tasty burger and fries, because it was not worth $14.

Very unique place -- it feels like an old train coach-style diner, which gives it a cool and…read moredifferent vibe. It's a Pakistani restaurant, and the food was really good. The Mutton Karahi was amazing and full of flavor. The Lahore Chargha (whole chicken) was perfectly marinated and grilled -- juicy and delicious. Nice vibe overall and a great spot if you're craving authentic Pakistani food. Would definitely go back!

I was hoping with the new space, there would be improvements from the prior location. I hope these…read moreremarks below allow for the space for improvements because the food is good. Upon entering, no one acknowledged us to be seated. We had to ask two staff members where to sit. Once seated, the table was cleaned upon some delay with a rag that had a distinct smell that lingered throughout the meal. It took 55 minutes for our meal to arrive. I was able to see on their social media that they cooked the kabobs and karahi fresh. That being said, there should be communication with the guests if it will take that long. It could have been a coincidence but our food came out 5 minutes after we checked in to see what the status of our order is. If you also notice that your guests are not satisfied with the wait time, perhaps offer complimentary appetizers. We ordered the family platter but were not given any utensils too pick up the food with...we ended up using our hands as we already had a laundry list of things to ask for like napkins, an extra plate, more chutney (which we requested during our order). Resham kabob - basically the same kabob, the same salad, the same naan from the family platter. I could have constructed it myself at the fraction of the cost. The sandwich rolls do not come with fries or anything which I think isn't appropriate for the price they are charging. It was also confusing where to order as the place to order for Kabobeesh is in the back of the restaurant. The Karak Chai counter is being used too which is great but further confuses guests. The food seemed like it was coming out of different exits. There are no physical menus at this time, guests have to get up and read the kiosks. The menu online is also very confusing as there is overlap with the pizza location items. Always wanting the nashtaa but never knowing when the cut off time is for ordering it! Adding an extra star than I'd like because there is a prayer room which is wonderful to see. :) The chicken karahi was good per usual but left disappointed otherwise!

They didn't update their menus so the actual food cost more than it says on the menu, I feel…read morescammed because literally the menu says $9 but I was charged $13 which is a whole $4 difference. No one there gave me a heads up, like who tf did I just give my money too?! And I'm glad I paid with a card because when I got my receipt and checked my back statement, the store isn't even called "Aban" it's called "Nil Kusum Food Inc," they didn't bother to change the sign, the menu, charged me an extra $4 so I feel lied to and the man almost made me pay an extra $3 because I asked for rice. HOW TF YOU GONNA HAVE CURRY AND NOT HAVE RICE??! So I said nvm and he decided to give me it for free. What Asian store doesn't give you rice with your curry? These people were not gonna get over on me, especially on my fucking birthday. A whole $16 on a very small portion of food is what they wanted but I was not gonna allow myself to pay extra, shouldn't be charging extra for fucking rice anyway. Don't come here, especially if you're another race, they'll try to take advantage of your money. Dine-in another Paki/Indian restaurant in UD. Disgraceful.

Recently discovered this place and no doubt a definite gem in my neighborhood! First off , the…read moreprice is reasonable for the portion - but the quality of food coming out of the kitchen is definitely home style and darn delicious!! Variety is also nice with an array of traditional dishes and sweets I must say a great addition to the diverse offerings in my neighborhood! The service is courteous,prompt and the place clean ! Too bad I didn't know about this place sooner- check it out if you get the hankering for a Bangladeshi style cuisine, I'm sure you won't be disappointed

This food feels like home! The well-flavored mutton curry is set to become my go-to comfort food.read more

Really good food…read more Got their Mapo Tofu Chole Bhature - 4/5 Soya Chaap - 5/5. Loved it. The smoky / charted flavor added a nice touch. Methi Malai Matar - 4/5. Quite good Friendly staff. Nice ambience with good music and decor.

My first experience at Aria wasn't as great as I expected, but my second was a winner!…read more While the platters may not have been a home run, the gyros at Aria are SO GOOD!!!!!!!! The gyro kabob came with fries and I got them extra crispy, and they were great! The hummus and pita also can't be skipped. I will definitely be returning for more gyros.

Very fresh and flavorful food. We started with complimentary pita and hummus and ordered chicken…read morekabob plates. The service was attentive and they were sweet to our two toddlers.

Amazing, food was delicious and so were the drinks and service! Great chaat and lassiread more

One of my favorite Indian spots in Philly and always a must have when I'm in town. The samosas are…read morealways flavorful and tasty. My favorite item though is the chicken chaat- one of the best chaats I've had! The mix of chicken, pomegranates, yogurt & spices is literally one of the best combinations! The service of the staff is always so nice and they're always quick and very sweet. The space is smaller but great for a quick snack or pick up!

While visiting friends in Philly, my husband had to go to his favorite restaurant there. So glad…read morethat we did because we all loved it. First of all, it's a family run business and they take pride in their food, restaurant and hospitality. My husband went to school at Drexel and has been coming to this restaurant (here and a different location) for a long time. The place is beautifully decorated and made you feel like you were eating in a restaurant in Afghanistan. Everyone is so warm and friendly. They're great representatives for their country, culture and food. We started with hummus which was creamy goodness and an amazing salad with the best dressing. My husband absolutely loved his Qurma Chalaw. The chicken, sauce and buttery rice were so flavorful! Absolutely loved my dumplings in a tasty red sauce. They were delectable and I'm still dreaming about them. Our friends loved their Sansom Kabob and said it was moist and flavorful. Next time we visit, we'll definitely be back and recommend it to anyone we know who visits.

This was my first time trying Afghan food and I will definitely be back! I got the Qablee Palaw,…read morewhich was lamb with rice, sweet carrots, and raisins. I don't often order lamb but this sounded unique and the waitress highly recommended it! The lamb was cooked very well and the rice was flavorful. My favorite part was the carrots and raisins, as they were perfectly sweet and went so well with the other flavors. Our waitress was so kind and patient, and our food came out pretty fast. The salad and bread it came with was very tasty as well. The inside is beautifully decorated and has a good amount of seating. The prices are somewhat high but they give you a good amount of food and it's definitely high quality!