Okay listen up, come here and get THREE THINGS that are GUARANTEED TO BE FANTASTIC, The Bolani,…read moreChapli kabob, and Kaubli Pulao -- Everything else, is up to you. Ive been coming to this place for YEARS. Like almost 8 years now. So I can concretely say it is a for sure given 5 stars. The first time I walked into this place out of curiosity, there was some veterans, who've I assumed fought in Afghanistan, eating at this place. As I gazed around, the veterans told me to try this food and ever since they been back to the USA they could not find authentic Afghani food except this place exclusively-- SOLD!!! True story, and it's what got me into this place A TON. Service is straight forward, parking is hard, food is excellent.

I have been coming for here for some years and they never disappoint. From the wraps to the plates,…read moreeverything is great! The bolani is fantastic! They are super friendly and they have an inside seating too! Cool little vibe

Enjoyed a nice family lunch at Kamdesh. The restaurant is large but we were one of two diners on a…read moreSaturday. The restaurant was pretty warm from the oven and no ac was on, there is a fan near the door. We ordered many appetizers, the best was the potato bolani, and eggplant borani. Unfortunately there was no pakora but they had samosas, which were ok. For mian dishes, we had a variety of meat and vegetables. For veg, I recommend the sabzi challow and green beans. And heard the lamb chops were good. Food came out hot and delicious but it did come out slowly. There was only one cook in the kitchen. Service was friendly, they allowed us to eat an outside cake in the restaurant. Would come back to eat again, maybe take out!

Recently I hosted a multi-day work event in Downtown Oakland where I was offering lunch each day,…read moreso instead of big chain restaurants or Doordash or EZ Cater, I actually called restaurants and spoke to managers/someone who could work with me on catering orders (talked on the phone? wow, shocking! But working with them directly helps them earn more than when it's through one of the delivery sites). I've always liked Kamdesh, sometimes during a busy lunch rush I've had to wait a little bit, but I felt like getting them a shot. I worked out a menu for a buffet lunch with different items and they delivered to my office in downtown. We had folks with dietary restrictions, and the person I talked to was able to walk me through some options. There were able to work within my price range per person and I could choose different items like kebabs, borani, etc. and they included cooked veggies, saffron rice and salad. It probably ended up being too much food but that's a good problem to have. Everyone enjoyed the meal, and we had leftovers in the fridge for a couple days.

The wraps here are solid: lots of protein, seasoned nicely, lots of textures, heavenly hummus,…read moreveggies and the flatbread balances everything out. Priced well and tastes healthy - can be two mini meals.

Returned to this place, it's been a while. Ordered the same shawarma as last time I reviewed this…read moreplace. Still amazing! I didn't get hummus this time, but i bought other things like chips. Service is great , wonderful selection of products, I still recommend this place: 5/5

This is my go to order here, the Chicken Shawerma Bowl is packed with a nice balance of healthy…read moresalad and yummy rice carbs and I love it with the falafel balls added. Never disappointed, always satisfied plus the hot sauce is perfect and adds the right amount of flavor. The workers are always polite and you can eat in as well

Came around 2pm & tried using their kiosk machine outside & it didn't work. The lady shaving the…read moremeat seemed preoccupied & didn't want to leave her post but eventually after another customer told her the same issue she stopped & took the orders. Love the mural on the wall & the well kept restaurant. Orders: Baklava-noticed while passing the bathroom that they make their own baklava, so for $3.95 I decided to buy one & it was absolutely like home made. Fresh nuts & rich butter, makes all the difference in the world. I would definitely get again. Chicken Shawerma wrap $15.29 nice chopped up slices of marinated chicken wrapped in a lavash bread w/a side of side salad & spicy chili sauce. The lady asked if I wanted more chili sauce & glad I said let me finish what was given 1st bc it had a kick & I only finished half of the sauce. I would re-order this wrap for the flavor, freshness & my go to item. Steak Shawerma Wrap $16.19 was seasoned well but there were so many gristle pieces that it made me regret ordering it. So in the future this will not be a choice for me. When I'm craving Mediterranean in Downtown Oakland & new to do some banking at US Bank, I enjoy visiting Falafel Boy!

As I walked into DesiLeciuos, I instantly felt like I had stepped back home. The warm welcome and…read moregenuine hospitality reminded me of the way guests are treated in Pakistan. Then came the food...and from the very first bite, I was flooded with memories of family gatherings, home-cooked meals, and the authentic flavors I grew up with. Every dish was full of flavor and prepared with care. It's rare to find a restaurant that doesn't just serve authentic Pakistani food, but also brings back a sense of home. Thank you for such a memorable experience. I'll definitely be back

Small owned family business. They were exceedingly kind. Service was 10/10. The food was amazing,…read morehonestly in my top 3. I ordered takeout of the Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice and Garlic Naan. Food was fresh, came quick, and was prepared to order. I wanted to order a butter chicken, as I like a creamier flavor profile, but they did not have it on their menu, so I took a chance on their Tikka Masala. I am a BIG fan of their chicken tikka masala, it was on the creamier side, actually perfect where I would like a butter chicken (but again I do prefer butter chicken). The naan was fresh, soft, and flavorful. The sesame is a perfect touch, and paired very nicely with the curry. Chicken was prepared fresh, sliced, and then placed into the curry at the time of packaging (rather than it being simmered), and it stayed juicy and perfectly cooked. 100% will return again, best tikka masala / butter chicken I've had in a LONG time. Highly recommend the tikka masala even if you tend to order butter chicken. To the owners, thank you!

Excellent Food, amazing customer service. Shilpa is so good…read morewith customers and made it feel like home. I am happy that I decided to come here for my dinner with family. The ambiance is good too.

A hidden gem in downtown Oakland for late night curries and naan!…read more First time we dined in we tried their Malai Kofta, Lamb Tikka Masala, and Honey Cheese Naan. I got really excited to try out the honey cheese naan, I had never had that combination before but it just makes so much sense and works super well with the curries! The dining area has got a lot of tables for larger parties which is nice. Definitely a great spot that I can't wait to bring more friends to! My favorite dish was the Malai Kofta. Veggie fritters sitting in a smooth and creamy tomato base. It almost reminds me of a sweet tomato soup with some fluffy fritters! It can take a little bit for your food to come out, but trust- it's so worth the wait and everything is made to order! Biryani Kabab has become one of my go to spots for takeout after work.

We're from Hollywood and made the trip from San Francisco to Oakland just to try this Afghan…read morerestaurant. Honestly, it exceeded our expectations. The food was so delicious and authentic--it reminded us how special it is to experience different cultures through food. Service and ambiance was perfectThe long drive was worth every bite. We'll definitely be coming back!

I want to start with a positive note! The young lovely woman who welcomed us was really amazing…read morevery polite and for a change I felt the real Afghan hospitality. Despite they had a family event, she welcomed and served us with two of main dishes while wishing for kabobs. They had chess and cram board games which really made it fun to play. I am not gonna lie, the qabeli was out of this world. Very yummy and delish. However, the moment we were served the lamb kebob, the entire place filled up with rotten meat smell. I first thought it was coming from outside. The meat was rotten and spoiled. The young lovely woman was again very nice and apologized. We waited for the liver and chicken kebob. Unfortunately the same rotten meat smell. We got up to leave when an older woman came and was trying to gaslight us and told me I was wrong and the meat didn't smell bad! That was it for me. We were leaving anyway, and wasn't even that mad until she spoke! We left the restaurant. The young woman who severed us came out after us, genuinely apologized and offered refund. I accepted the offer but wasn't expecting her to refund fully. I am not happy about that and if I pass by there, will make sure to pay them back for the qabeli. I appreciate her honesty. I would have let this time slide if it weren't for the older woman denying and gaslighting and telling us this is how meat smells. This place has 5 stars and great reviews. We went there cause I saw them on TikTok! But sadly was very disappointed. It is an hour later and despite having rinsed my mouth, I have the bad taste. I appreciate the younger woman giving my husband some dessert, however, we would not eat it as don't want to risk tasting another spoiled food.

Great tasting burger. Asking for a burger with "everything" included pepperoncini to make it a…read morelittle spicy. They also have a variety of desserts: cake slices, cookies, baklava. And since it's inside a convenience store you can buy whatever drink, chips, etc. while waiting for the food to cook. Note that since it's halal there's no bacon, but I didn't miss it.

Price on the size or volume of the food ordered is reasonable…read more Comfort room, altho unisex, is clean and complete w basic fixtures.