I recently visited Afghan Mama Restaurant in Holland, and it was, without a doubt, one of the…read moredirtiest restaurants I've ever encountered. The staff was shockingly unprofessional--all of them had long, oily hair with no hair coverings, and not a single one wore gloves. Watching the chef prepare chapli kebab with bare hands was unsettling, and the lack of basic hygiene standards was apparent everywhere. The boss himself looked unkempt, adding to the overall impression of a place that doesn't prioritize cleanliness. At one point, we saw staff carrying uncooked meat with blood dripping onto the floor right in front of customers. The kitchen itself was filthy, with no proper cleaning standards in sight. I honestly don't understand how this restaurant has been operating for so long without intervention from Dutch health authorities. This place should face serious penalties for its complete disregard for hygiene. I wouldn't recommend Afghan Mama Restaurant to anyone--from England, Afghanistan, or anywhere in Europe. If you care about cleanliness and food safety, avoid this restaurant at all costs."

This place needs a different manager. I just saw him ill-treat a customer and ask him to get lost…read morewith a refund. The food looks amazing and it's a pity the experience is the worst. Apparently the manager's "friends" get service ahead of others in line. The man in charge was rude and had a bad attitude after making multiple customers wait while giving preferential treatment to some it appears. I don't understand how they could just ignore the line and serve who they prefer to. This is a disgrace and a pity they don't have to care because there is a big crowd lining up. I'm sure the food is great but a little bit of humility and common courtesy would go a long way.

It was my first time trying Afghan food. What a tasty little neighborhood restaurant! The menu…read morechanges based on what the grandmother makes each day. You chose the number of courses. My favorites were the roasted pumpkin with slaw, the tender and flavorful meat patties, and the rice. The rice was so full of flavor and topped with almonds, raisins, and carrots. So yummy!! The cauliflower was surprisingly spicy. I am always pleasantly surprised with how good eggplant can be. Service was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back to try some more Afghan treats.

Found this restaurant through Yelp. Prior to this, I never came across an Afghan restaurant, so was…read moreexcited to try. Two of us went in on a Thursday evening around 9:45pm. They looked like they were closing up for the evening, as the pace was empty inside. The waitress greeted us and said they could accommodate us, but would only be able to serve us one dish, Mantoe (or Mantu in English?). It is almost like a dumpling stuffed with minced meat (beef or lamb), steamed, and then topped with tomato sauce, yogurt, lentil or chick pea bits, and parsley. The dish was very tasty, the savory meat mixed with the light yogurt and fresh herbs was a great combination. The bites were light, but there serving left you filled. The waitress explained that she and her sister work the front part of the restaurant mostly and her mother is in back cooking. The family feel came through not only in the food, but in the hospitality we received at a late hour when they were preparing to close. I would love to come back here again (if and when I make it back to Amsterdam) so I can try more dishes!

Sadly I've never had the pleasure of trying Afghan food before, and I went into this dinner without…read moreexpectations. This was a great place to try the cuisine for the first time, as the employees were so friendly and kind and had no problem explaining the dishes to us or making some dishes vegetarian. We had the 3 course menu (€27,50), which gave us the opportunity to try just about everything! There were many starters to whet our appetites. My favourite was a sort of meat dumpling served in a yogurt sauce, although the fried vegetables we got were made stellar with the spicy coriander sauce. The big rice dishes were served on beautiful plates and were so flavourful! They went well with the stews, and I think the lentil was my favourite. Normally I don't order dessert but seeing as it came with the menu, I at least had to give it a try. It was dried figs and other dried fruits, coconut ice cream, a delicate pudding, and mulberry ice cream. It was the perfect end to the meal, so refreshing! Now I have to find an Afghan restaurant this good back home..

This was a nice surprise when searching for a group birthday dinner. Recommended by a couple we met…read morein a local bar. Wonderful Afghani food. We partook in prix fixe menu. Lots of veggie sides, rice dishes. The owners (wife and husband) are delightful and funny. Dessert was served with sparkler and everyone sang.

Great experience. Came without a reservation the first night and they said they were fully booked…read more Decided to make reservation for the next night and it was so worth the wait. Delicious and tantalizing to the younger

Visiting from the states and saw good reviews so tried it out. Fantastic service and Food. Was…read moredelish. Would recommend.