Coming from a soldier who's eaten the real Afghani food in their home turf, they Really bring the taste.,... The food is GREAT! And the desert was amazing! The Naan bread wasn't too legit.
Ornate rugs, rustic tables, and deep sofas make it feel like you're dining in someone's home, as does the food, much of which is cooked from old family recipes.
For dessert, get the "pudeen" caramel and the green tea with cardamom, and keep alternating between bites of caramel and sips of cardamomtea. So good you will have to kill yourself after.
Even if you don't like pumpkin, you've got to start with it. The Kufta (meatballs) are spicy and delicious along with everything else. You can't go wrong with anything lamb
Nice place and good service. Just be careful if you think they serve Halal food. Although it comes up when you Google Halal restaurants in Boston, it is NOT Halal! I appreciated the staff honesty.
So far everything we tried was amazing, esp the spicymeatballs and lambdumpling. Can't wait to go back and order something totally different. Great place for groups of friends.
Delicious Afghan food in a lovely setting, particularly when the fireplace is going. Try dishes such as kaddo and chowpan (grilled rack of lamb with eggplant and rice). Leia mais
Warmth exudes from this East Cambridge Afghani restaurant, which serves in-house flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven right in the dining area. [Eater 38 Member]
One of the best deals in Boston dining. The food is fantastic and inexpensive, and the wine, in particular, is a steal. Ignore the sometimes-grumpy owner and enjoy a fantastic meal on a modest budget.
The food was fantastic! Order any beef dish medium; the seasonings they add just burst out without overwhelming the food. Absolute enjoyment! Waitstaff was awesome too.
Everything was delicious. There will be one guy baking bread in a wood burning oven continuously on one side of the room. Kind of mesmerizing to watch.
Literally everything. I have never had any meal from this restaurant that was not exceptional. I usually go for the vegetarian meals even though I'm not vegetarian; they're that good.
We tried the Kaddo because the tips here said to....WOW. Crazy good. The staff was incredibly friendly, nice atmosphere...I didn't drink, but the food was so good I think I was a little food-high haha
Interesting trivia: was told this place's sister restaurant (same name in DC area) was managed by Hamid Karzai before he became the president of Afghanistan!
Information about Helmand Restaurant, phone number: 6174924646, that is located at 143 1st St Cambridge 02142 MA Information about Helmand Restaurant, phone number: 6174924646, that is located at 143 1st St Cambridge 02142 MA