This is a great place to go when you're "elevated". I think I would die happy if I ate this food on…read moremy death bed. For appetizers, we got Mantwo and Bowlawani- it was absolutely DEMOLISHED. Mantwo is basically afghan dumpling, and the filling was incredible savory and had a meaty texture. The was my favorite appetizer, stuffed with spiced potatoes, lentils, and chives/leeks from what I saw. The dipping sauce of yogurt and mint went amazing with it. For mains, we got the Lamb Lawand and Lamb loin chop. The lamb lawand was this savory rice dish- they served it with mushrooms and a side of beautifully seasoned spinach. It came as a stew that you were able to mix with your rice as you please. As for the lamb loin chop, it was incredibly tender- falling off the bone. Dessert was difficult, as I am deathly allergic to all nuts. My partner got the hazelnut chocolate cake, and from what I heard they rated it very highly. I got the afghan ice cream; the flavor were incredibly unique, with notes of cardamom, saffron and rose water. I usually have a problem with rose water in my desserts, as it ends up tasting overly flowery or soapy, but I think it was executed well. The toppings of dates, mangos, and figs went incredibly well with the flavors of the ice cream. My only complaint was the service being a bit slow, but at the time we went it was incredibly busy, and I don't blame the workers. Otherwise, this was a great place to go to for an elevated meal! Not TOO fancy, but not too casual either.

The wife and I finally made it to the Helmand. We got there right around 6 and got a spot right…read moreacross the street. When we walked in, we were sat in the very large dining area and our server came right over. The atmosphere definitely lends itself to a smart casual outfit vibe. Very cutesy!! We started off with the bowlani. It was a freshly gently fried samosa if I had to describe it. I enjoyed it very much. I wanted to try multiple items but for some reason wasn't very hungry so I went with the vegetarian aushuk and the mashawa soup. I also ordered the bread to dip in my soup. Everything was very tasty. The service was excellent and the overall vibe of the restaurant was pleasant. I'll be back for sure.

Incredible restaurant. We've been hearing great things about Cazbar for years and finally decided…read moreto go. Was a great decision!! Really interesting menu. We learned quite a bit about Turkish dining, as typically uninformed Americans. The food was great, with nice big portions. The waitstaff is wonderful. Answered all of our questions (we had many). Patient. Observant. Couldn't have been better. We went on a weeknight and it was surprisingly empty. Our waiter said it's usually much busier. And especially so on weekends, mostly due to the belly dancers (Fridays and Saturdays I believe). We'll definitely be returning. Really great restaurant.

Came in for lunch during the week. I ordered the beef kebab bowl. It was a really large portion so…read moreI ended up taking half of it home. The beef itself was tender and tasty. I feel like the vinaigrette on the salad was too strong, so I wasn't a fan of that. The complimentary pita and hummus was good! The service was quick and our server was quite funny.

Went to Nepal House for the first time this past Saturday and I really enjoyed the vibe and…read moreambiance while eating there. Me and my lovely date ordered Lamb and Chicken Vindaloo, along with the delicious naan, and I have nothing but good things to say. Not sure if I ever had Vindaloo before but it was delightful and extremely filling. Service was great and I would definitely go here again to try the other food on the menu!

Nepal House is very decent Indian food. We did pick up and everything was packed very well and…read morecleanly. I can't speak to the ambiance but the state of the takeout was good. It's not the best Indian I've ever had but it'll do in a pinch. I was crazing papadam and they do that very well. I like the tamarind and mint sauce and the yogurt sauce is standard but yummy. The butter chicken is flavorful and the lamp as well. The naan was okay and the biryani is quite bland. The worst thing for me is how dry the chicken is. Even though all the chicken was covered in sauce, they were somehow very dry. I'm glad I tried Nepal Place but I would try a different place before returning here.

Tried Akbar for takeout last night for the first time and I've gotta say, of all the Indian spots…read moreon Charles St, this is probably my least favorite. It's not that it was bad necessarily, other places nearby are just better in my opinion. We ordered two chicken tikka masalas, garlic naan, and paneer pakora. I was disappointed to see, upon returning home, that they only gave us one side of rice for two orders of chicken tikka. That seemed a little strange to me especially since each order of chicken tikka was almost $20. The sauce had nice flavor but the chicken was tough and didn't fall apart like others I've had in the past. I would've preferred butter chicken but couldn't find it on their menu - maybe I just overlooked it or they have it listed under another name? The paneer pakora was OK, the breading was super thick and not crispy enough. The mint cilantro chutney it came with was unexpectedly spicy. I can handle my spice but I've just never had green chutney have that much of a kick to it. I didn't try the naan but my boyfriend said he's had better. All together it was $60 which seemed a little steep for what we got. The inside is surprisingly cute though and they do offer a lunch buffet. Would I return? Probably not just given the other options in the area.

$15 dollar lunch buffet on a weekend? That's 3 stars of the 4 right there. But we happened upon…read morethis restaurant when we were in the area and stepped in for the lunch buffet. It wasn't an extensive offering but it had the classics. Chicken tikka masala, paneer saag,rice, pakora, etc. So it's both vegetarian and non vegetarian friendly. It was a little sad to see the place empty. In my opinion their lunch buffet is definitely worth checking out. Food tasted great and service was attentive.

Amazing food! So glad I accidentally stumbled upon this place. The smell of spices inside was…read morestrong so if you don't do spicy this is not a place for you. The food was incredible and service was kind. The chicken was so tender I still think of it. Everything we got seemed hand made, authentic and fresh

A 3.5 but rounding up for local. Honestly, I hate buffets, but I did decently enjoy this lunch that…read moreI went to without understanding what I was doing. I had never tried Kumari in the past so I was excited to say something new and then learned upon sitting down that they offer buffet lunches on the weekends for about $18 all in. The service was really spectacular considering, and the tea was really delightful. Mango Lassi was too sweet. The space is quite large and they have seating on both sides of the restaurant. This is a no-frills restaurant and sometimes you have to grab silverware and napkins yourself but with two people working there and a restaurant full of people I thought the service was great. If you like a buffet, then I would very much recommend this place for you for Indian / Nepalese food.

The mushroom panini is so decadent and I love the small salad that comes. Their baked goods are…read morealso lovely including the walnut and cashew baklava. Staff is so friendly and food comes out very quickly. I really love the cafe as well. There is outdoor seating and inside there's so much natural light. It has a warm and inviting atmosphere on a quiet street.

Very cute cafe and even better food. Had a chance to try all the salads and dips and everything was…read moreso good and fresh. The short rib grilled cheese was so flavorful and the bread had an amazing crunch to it! They do premade canned cocktails that you chill yourself. It's definitely a fun touch! Theyre good quality canned cocktails - i liked the paloma and the bees knees. Service was also great, food came out fast. Definitely want to take my husband here soon.

In the food court on one side by itself. A weird menu with dessert sweets and platters and wraps…read more I wanted lamb platter but they didn't have it so got some chicken wrap thing where's it's split up with fries. Two sauces. Not the healthier option I was going for but Tasty enough.

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I had the namesake cheese steak, and liked it quite a bit. I sat at the counter, and watched a…read morebustling take out business. It's a rather small dining area, with a few spots inside. There might have been a table outside, but now I'm not sure. But here's the rub: We walked by the next day, thinking we'd buy some bagels... But they are not really set up to just sell 6 bagels. The price $15. No thank you. I guess the clue was you don't see any bagels when you walk in, like a true bagel shop.

I stopped in this sandwich restaurant for lunch after volunteering in the neighborhood. I ordered a…read morechicken caesar wrap which came with fries and pickle. I waited less than 10 minutes for my food. The chef was able to toss my fries in garlic seasoning for better flavor. I devoured my caesar wrap in the car as it was so good but, I forgot to asked for a tomato to be added to my wrap~ that was on me. Will return whenever in the area.