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    Maiwand Grill

    4.4 (621 reviews)
    ModerateAfghan
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chowpan (Lamb Chops)
    Kristin G.

    I come here frequently! The food is always fresh and delicious -- you can really tell they use high-quality ingredients. The service is consistently polite; they greet you warmly and are always kind. My favorite meals are the salmon platter, which comes with Afghan rice, salad, and naan, and the chowpan (lamb chops) -- both are absolutely amazing! 1000% recommend!

    Tandoori Chicken Tikka
    Randi K.

    Afghani Casual , but the food was beyond my expectations! Was going to the Everyman theater with friends and we needed dinner before- there is not much in the immediate area but this was a solid pre-show grub (without the cocktails though). Ambience : Not really any - similar to the interior of a simple Cava or Cava inside. You pick your table and order at the counter. The Food: It was the star of the night! Everyone at the table loved their dish (lamb and chicken). Even the presentation was beautiful! They also give big portions at a reasonable price. Very tender and flavorful and fresh - all around

    Mango Lassi, these are pre-made and not fresh per order.
    Kris P.

    Maiwand Grill is conveniently located across the street from the Hippodrome. Wanting to grab a bite before a show, we opted for a sit down warm meal and the first time visit here was just ok. The dining space is open and plenty of seating throughout. True casual dining where you self seat and grab a table first, then order, and staff will bring your food to you. I like to enjoy and feel the warmth of my meal and the metal seat was cold and translates "eat and go". I am not a fan of metal chairs but that's just me. For this visit, we chose the chicken shawarma and the chicken and shrimp kabob platter. After two bites, the chicken shawarma fell apart and quickly became sloppy. Disappointing as these were not sliced but more like chopped chicken and didn't taste fresh, pre-made feel to it. It was missing the snap from the vegetables and the bread itself was soggy. The chicken and shrimp kabob were reported delicious. We also ordered a mango lassi and was sad to learn it was pre-made and stored in the nearby fridge with the rest of the grab and go drinks. The taste barely hit the mark, otherwise if it were made fresh would've tasted different. While the service was quick and transactional, the food left much to be desired. I'm not sure I'll return to this location, will find alternatives for dinner before heading to the Hippodrome.

    Kiana G.

    Beef Gyro was on the money!!! It was a bit saucy so it got a little messy but was very flavorful. Service was quick and would definitely order again.

    Lamcb Curry
    Brooke C.

    Excellent service here! Great staff and large portions! Try the Chicken Curry, it is delicious! Casual atmosphere and always lots of seating unless it's peak hours. Enjoy, Yelp!

    Chicken Gyro Platter $12.99
    Mitasha P.

    Food here is good. I usually come here for lunch. They have a different daily lunch special for about $10.99, which is a good deal. The only issue I have is the consistency of their food. I got a chicken gyro platter and this past time they barely put any fries. I literally got 7 fries thrown on top of my platter. In the past, I have gotten a whole side of fries. The same goes with the Afghan Tea ($5.99 for a pot). Sometimes I get a black tea, sometimes it is a green tea. In terms of the service, you have to bus your own table, which sometimes is an issue because they have trash receptacles with a swing door. It gets messy sometimes. They have a decent sized dining area, but there is limited street parking available.

    Lamb & Chicken Kabob Combo
    Michelle B.

    I ordered from here on Uber Eats on a sick day at home and the food came both quickly and very fresh. Mango Lassi 4.5/5, this was just a bit thicker than I liked my lassis to be, but otherwise sweet and delightful to pair with my meal Tandoori Garlic Naan 3/5, this was a basic garlic naan, I was super full from my meal so if I placed a repeat order, I would omit this Lamb and Chicken Kabob Combo 4.5/5, the lamb is soft and melts in your mouth and is seasoned a traditional way. The chicken is unique, the seasoning reminded me of a barbecue smokey seasoning? Regardless, I did also enjoy the chicken. The rice that comes with this has sweet raisins in it that I loved, though I didn't like the side salad that came with this. Baklava 4/5, okay so this was good! But the portion sizing of the baklava was small, about 3 small pieces that you could eat within a single bite each and for this, I've given it the 4/5.

    Garlic Cheese Nan
    Ajia L.

    What a pleasant surprise! I came here before a concert at CFG Bank Arena with some friends on a Thursday night. I had heard about this restaurant when I still lived in Baltimore, but had never visited. When we first walked in, we saw the signs to pick a table first before ordering, so that's what we did. We perused the menu online and made our selections. I ordered the Lamb & Chicken Platter, Mango Lassi, and the Aushak to share. Both were SOOO good. Honestly, I had wished I wore stretchier pants because the portions were super generous too. We also shared the beef samosas and the Garlic Cheese Nan. Both were good, but I don't necessarily order again. Everyone kept saying how good their food was all night, so it truly was a hit. Bellies and hearts were full. The place itself has a fast-casual feel and an open concept. There's lots of Afghani decorations all around and adds a homey vibe. Everyone was super kind and nice. The food came out quickly.

    Chicken & Shrimp Kabob Combo
    Dina A.

    Food: The cuisine here is excellent. Let me start with the sambusa. I've had many many sambusas in my life, but never anything like the Maiwand Grill sambusa! I don't know what recipe they're using, but these are the best sambusas I've ever had. Firstly, they came out in mini frying cages, instead of plates. I thought that was a fun way to present the dish! The price is excellent for 6 sambusas, too -- I cannot forget that. They arrived to our table hot and crisp and perfectly stuffed. I ordered the chicken/shrimp tandoori plate, which came with rice, salad, flatbread, and house made green sauce. This was plenty of food at an excellent price. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The food here is honestly so impressively delicious. Service: One thing I thought was great about Maiwand is the efficiency of this casual sit-down restaurant. Before ordering at the counter, you choose a table and table number. When you put in your order, you report your table number. This makes it so quick and easy for the service staff to find you/serve you without complication! It also makes it a cooler experience-- not quite fast food and not formal, but a nice in-between. Ambiance: LOVE the ambiance of this place. I forgot to photograph the restaurant but their wall decor is so lovely -- cultural and adds character/heritage to the space. The patron were from a variety of backgrounds, and that also spoke volumes to me about who Maiwand attracts (everyone!). You simply MUST try Maiwand's if you're in Baltimore. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on this unforgettable food experience.

    Falafel Side $4.98
    Darlene M.

    Such friendly staff. Food was excellent and so well priced for the amount of food served and downtown Baltimore location. Near the Hilton Inner Harbor and the Marriott. I ha d the vegetarian platter 12.99. What I appreciated the most was the beach dish had its own distinctive flavoring. From the rice to the mixed greens to the potatoes and the chickpea and the eggplant was fabulous and I finished it with the roasted sweet potatoes so good. Definitely need an extra order of bread. $2.60. Kofta Kebab $13.99 came with two skewers of beef kebab, a side salad and rice. Order of Falafel $4.99. The falafel was very good but a little crispy. Overall, everything was excellent we wish we had discovered this restaurant sooner in our trip. If you want to try Middle Eastern food, this is a wonderful, clean, friendly Afghan restaurant.

    Kathy T.

    5 * food 5* price 4* service (takeout brought to table) 4* speed Came here before Stevie wonder concert because of great yelp reviews and we weren't disappointed! Had the chicken and lamb and kofta combo. Chicken was so juicy and tender! They forgot our lamb and brought it - would have liked rarer, but still tasty. Rice was delicious and green sauce was to die for!

    Tandoori Garlic Naan and regular naan
    Theresa S.

    Not my first pick for Afghani food but it's decent. Some of the food was just a little off. The garlic naan was a touch disappointing and the hummus was like a mouth full of olive oil. The side of fries was measly too. Falafel was great and the lamb was so so. We also were given a bunch of sides or ranch???? Confused about that

    Salmon entree
    April D.

    Never ever do I have any complaints about Maiwand Grill and I don't have any today! I absolutely love this place as I've stated in many of my reviews of this place, it is my absolute favorite go to when I am too tired or too busy to cook at home. I always order the same thing most of the time the salmon because that of course is my go-to. I don't eat meats and I'm trying to get away from shrimp so the salmon never ever fails me. My food comes pretty fast even though I live about 20 minutes away. You can never go wrong with this dish or any of the other dishes. Stop by if you can because the Ambiance is perfect but I mainly do delivery!

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    Very delicious food, nice location and very friendly people. Thank you! Will come back definitely

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    Incredible food! I've now tried the lamb, chicken, and beef and everything is tender and seasoned to perfection.

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    Make sure you come here Monday and Friday for the lamb curry. That stuff is to die for.

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    Ask the Community - Maiwand Grill

    Is Maiwand Grill take out only, or is there a dine in option?

    We do have dine in, we have a seating of 75 people.

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