I visited Kandahar last week for lunch with a friend in our quest to start sampling more of…read moreBaltimore's ethnic restaurants. Food was delicious, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Street parking was not difficult to find. The owner was also waiting tables and was very congenial and helpful in answering our questions. His recommendation to order a side of bread was spot-on. The service was so personal that he didn't leave us a check - just told us to come to the register whenever we were ready to leave. He recalled what we ordered perfectly, though it might have been helpful to have more than a few seconds to calculate the tip. Some of us appreciate time to use a calculator!

SO yummy!!! You order at the counter, sit down and they bring it out to you and provide meal…read moreservice. Truly unique. The owner, I'm assuming is the man at the counter, is also very nice and takes care of you. The flavors are so balanced. It's perfectly savory. And don't even get me started on the sauces! I find for the price it's also very well worth the amount you get considering it's mostly all protein with so much rice on the side. The pumpkin dish was also a sleeper - I don't even like pumpkin but it was SO good!! I'll definitely be back

Came for the Sheeryakh, but had such delicious, authentic Afghan food! I'd give 4.5 stars for some…read moreconstructive modifications to make in the future related to service, but overall amazing food! I left with a full belly and a happy heart. Got a combo of chicken kabob and shami kabob along with a side of their borani banjan/eggplant dish. The eggplant was honestly one of my favorite things- it's a must get in my opinion. Homey dish with incredible flavors! Their naan is fresh and pairs well with it. The chicken was good, but I've had better honestly. The shami was a little disappointing as I expected more flavor and it was slightly dry, but good. Their rice was so tasty and I loved the sweetness coming from the carrots an raisins. Of course, the sheeryakh was great- quite a big portion for one person, but I loved the texture. It tastes very similar to the Indian/South Asian/Pakistani ice cream, "Kulfi." CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK: Service needs improvement. The whole time I was there I had to keep looking for waiters to make eye contact with to ask for menu, water, paying, etc. It took about 10 min or more for me to have to call a busy waiter over just to look at the menu- no one came over on their own. Things just took time for a Saturday night- plus they were hosting an event on top of this. Needless to say, I've never had service like this, but the vibe and food made me be not as harsh. Despite the service, this place is a must try for authentic Afghan cuisine. Can't wait to try more of their menu (and the borani banjan again) in the future!

Unfortunately, this restaurant didn't live up to my expectations…read more When we arrived the dining room felt very humid and sticky which made it uncomfortable to sit and eat. We were also a party of five but were only given one menu to share so not very convenient. I ordered the Chicken & Shami Kabob and it came with a choice of white or brown rice, one side, and naan. The meal looked nothing like the photo on the restaurant's website. The portion was overwhelmingly rice with very little meat. None of the garnishes shown in the picture were included on the rice. For $24 I expected a much better presentation and a more balanced portion. Oh and the meat was kind of dry. Parts of our order were missing, some dishes that came out were incorrect. The experience felt disorganized and the food didn't justify the price.

The food here was really amazing. I've been back quite a few times for their hearty bowls.read more

came in on late evening. not too busy…read more But maybe only 2 workers at the time service slightly slow. so be prepared if you're coming in hungry. Had the lamb lawand dish first time very hearty and filling with rice and greens. simple dish but amazing flavor, came with some bread on the side as well - complimentary. good dish for the cold weather. I also had the chicken samosa. More flat in presentation then typical types. still tasted good with the green sauce on side. About 6 pieces? You will be stuffed after finishing both. Price $30+

This place is truly a gem. Best Persian food in the area. And that's saying a lot since there are…read moremany excellent Persian restaurants in the Baltimore area. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Get the hummus app. Get kabobs... any kind. Also try the Khoresh!

Best Iranian food i've had in a while and one of the better places overall in Baltimore. We tried…read morethe grilled chicken thigh and the barg filet mignon and they were both excellent. The beef koubideh was decent but much preferred the grilled meats. They were out of tahdig unfortunately but would love to try it next time.

Whenever I visit Maiwand Kabob, I usually order one of their chicken kabob platters or a combo…read moreplatter and some appetizers. I decided to order their veggie platter this time around. I really wish I tried this earlier because this veggie dish is amazing! It includes rice, eggplant, curried chickpeas, spinach, curried potatoes and sweet peas, and a sweet pumpkin topped with yogurt. I couldn't stop eating from it even after filling a little full because everything was that good. lol. I especially loved the chickpeas and the pumpkin dish. I still love everything else that I've tried from this restaurant, but I think this veggie platter sits at the top of the list now. The food always taste fresh and the service is always great.

Ordered the grilled salmon and it was delicious! 2 thick pieces of delectably grilled salmon filets…read morethat came with saffron rice, small salad and naan bread were all tasty and with wonderful textures and seasoning. The salmon was so tender, flaky and satisfying. I will definitely go back and try more of their menu. The salmon took about 20 mins to prepare but the wait was worth it! The dining area was on par with similar kabob purveyors, decent and industrial, no nonsense. I love seafood so anytime an establishment does a fine job with any fish, I'm gonna like them!

My go to spot when I'm craving kabobs in MoCo. Prices are reasonable and portion sizes are good. I…read moreusually get the #5 - koobideh and chicken combo, which also comes with rice, salad, and bread. Don't forget the whit and green sauce! If you're not feeling kabobs, the gyro is also a good choice Items are made to order, so it could take some time to make. If you're in a hurry, I recommend calling in your order. Service is always pleasant and their are plenty of tables if you dine in.

DO NOT EAT HERE: Racist, Unhinged, and Bug-Infested Save…read moreyour money. The owner profiled me with disgust the second I walked in, but it got worse mid-meal, a live bug crawled out of my food. When I calmly showed her timestamped video proof, she went completely ballistic. She claimed the live insect was a "spice," accused me of faking the video, and then squashed the bug on my plate while screaming at me. I didn't even ask for a refund, just an apology, and was met with total aggression instead. This place is a biohazard run by a hostile racist. Eat anywhere else.

We had a wonderful experience dining at Amoo's! We started with the hummus and pita, which was…read moreaccompanied by a vibrant and somewhat spicy chimichurri. I then enjoyed the tahdig with bean and potato stew, and my partner enjoyed the lamb. Will definitely dine here again!! Another note, we observed they were doing a lot of Uber Eats, so it must be a popular place!

I really enjoyed the place, the service was great and the food was good. It's a really nice…read morerestaurant and although it wasn't packed when I went, it will be a great place for family dining or a large group. It was a pleasure meeting the owner, he was so delightful and friendly and came over to introduce himself and checked on me multiple times to make sure I was having a great experience. A little goes a long way and I was happy to support this establishment. I would definitely return the next time I'm in the area.

The food was unique and delicious. We were a table of four…read moreand ordered the avocado salad, pumpkin dumplings,pickled veggies, Dolmas (best grape leaves I've had) and Nan bread as appetizers. For main course we had the traditional Plov and the lamb skewers. Everything was delicious!

The veggie kutabi was the star of the show, the outside sumac seasoning really brightened to the…read moredish. The lamb kabob overcooked. The fried manti dumplings were larger than expected and the inside filling of beef and onion seemed rather normal. Legman soup was ok, tomato based soup with soft noodles and overcooked beef. The atmosphere was cozy, especially the soft seats. The service was fast and inviting.

Loved my lamb dish! Surprisingly reasonable pricing when you at opening/lunch too!…read more Nice cozy but elegant vibes. Great to take out your family or significant other. Interesting art on the wall and nice bathroom. Park on the parking garage below or on the side street/lot nearby. Make sure if you don't finish your lamb and ask to put it in a takeaway box go specify that you want your lamb scraps. Learn from me because my waiter tossed all my lamb and just boxed up the rice likely thinking I was done with them. Big bummer since I was looking forward to my leftovers but oh well.

Overall it was a good experience! We absolutely loved the bread and the difference sauces that…read morewent with it. The pumpkin dumplings and pan fried veggie filled dumplings were great as well. I thought my salmon wrap and the chickpea side was ok. Interesting flavors for sure. As for the service, there was always someone filling up our waters and our waiter was very nice checking in every now and then. The only downside of the experience is at the end when the waiter was boxing up all the food for us. Very sweet that they do this but when boxing up my partners food, they only boxed up the rice and they got rid of the lamb that he was looking forward to eating more of later. So that was kind of a disappointment for us. I think if we go again, we would request to box our food ourselves since I'm not sure why they decided to get rid of all of his lamb.

I love the food at this kabob spot. The chicken kabob is so yummy! 10/10 recommend. The chick peas…read morehave the perfect spice to them. The service is great. Staff is really nice.

Best seekh kabobs in town. As a Pakistani, I love spicy seekh kabobs and I ordered 5 of them to…read moretaste, they were incredible in both flavor and aroma. I'm so glad I found a great seekh kabobs place close to my house.