Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant

Great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant has changed its name to Capitol Kabob, but nothing else has changed. The food is so so good. I have no idea why it isn't packed every night, but it never is. If you haven't been to this restaurant before, you are missing out. The flavors are incredible and it is run by the nicest family you will ever meet. Everytime someone new comes up to the area, I take them there. The atmosphere is really lovely and the food will keep you coming back.

Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options and are very accommodating.

Kid-friendliness: I've seen families with small children and they were digging the food as much as their parents. The staff are warm and welcoming to families.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pumpkin Puree, Angus Beef Shami Kebab, Appetizer Platter, Saffron Rice, Lentil Pea Soup, Chicken Shish Kebab

Im not used to making reviews for restaurants, but just needed to vent how downhill this restaurant became. When the new owners took it over about 1.5 years ago, they kept the same menu and it isnt anything what it used to be. Such a shame. The new owners shouldn’t even try to use the same dishes. Also, we tried it again last night to see if it got better. We ordered the hummus. They brought it out to us 2 minutes later and it was ice cold!! They obviously just pre make everything. Who the heck wants ice cold hummus ?

Really great food. I had the morg chalow which was sautéed chicken served with saffron rice and eggplant. It was excellent and really flavorful. The eggplant was tender and stood out as the best part of a very good plate.Seemed like most in our party of 7 were happy with what they ordered except for one who ordered Ashak which is the boiled dumplings. I think this was just personal preference and they seemed to enjoy the food that was shared with them from others plates.Ambiance was nice and I really enjoyed the music that they played. Service was friendly but a bit slow.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Afghan Bread

Love this little gem. Amazing service, delicous food, lovely atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Saffron Pea Soup, Meatballs the Rice and I Think They Were Apples

I love this place! All our food was so fresh and flavorful- lamb steak, kofta, eggplant and pumpkin we love it all!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pumpkin Puree, Lamb and Eggplant

Was a bit worried about the food quality being as good as it was with the previous owners but the new owner's food quality did not disappoint. The food was absolutely superb. We love this place and think it is the best tasting food in EDH (IMHO).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Their food menu is very different from their service, what is on the menu is not served for you and they bring you something different.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Saffron Rice

The food and service were all good!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Special Hummus, Salmon Kebab, Kabeli Palow, Combination Shish Kebab

The food was delicious and the owner was very accommodating and kind. Meat cooked perfectly and everything seasoned perfectly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spinach Rice, Combination Shish Kebab

We ordered eggplant and bolani for appetizers (bolani was ok, eggplant was extremely oily).We ordered the mixed grill and qabli pilaw for dinner. Both were not good at all. The mixed grill was very dry and extremely small portions. The qabli pilaw (lamb) didn’t come with the bone but rather with small pieces of meat with a tomatoes sauce and veggies. The rice was ok but the carrots on top looked weird and the color was brownish.I have eaten at hundreds of afghani places before. This is by far the worse.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Bamiyan Afghan restaurant wasn’t as good as I’d hoped it would be. It’s been a few years since I was there last. This time was on a Monday after calling at 7pm to see if I bring my 11 pound dog LuLu. Yes this is a dog friendly establishment so plus 1⭐️. Our party of four were the only customers on this pleasantly cool June evening. Waiter was pleasant but service was subpar since he didn’t return to check on us after our food arrived. If he’d returned we would have ordered more beers! I don’t recall having our water glass refilled. Food is spicy ?️ which pleased me but not my wife who ordered Saffron Shrimp. I had the Combination Shish Kebab and we both had Kabeli Palow Rice and Sautéed Spinach. Rice was delicious. My daughter and her boyfriend each had the Vegetarian Platter Dinner. She like the spicy ?️ flavor but her boyfriend didn’t comment but the look on his face told me he wasn’t a fan. My Shish Kabab was dry and would have benefited from a sauce or something similar. My daughter raved about her food and she’d rate it 5⭐️. My wife would say 2⭐️. Since I’m writing so my 3⭐️ prevails. When leaving we noticed a change of ownership notice taped to the front glass. It was dated April 2023. So it appears the new crew has some rough spots to correct.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

First time here. Amazing experience. Obviously off hours so the quiet peaceful dining Ambience was a real treat. Excellent and amazing food. I had the Afghan meatballs with spectacular rice and potatoes. The pudding for dessert with pistachios on top was also truly excellent. This restaurant is very clean and carries a lot of class. Bathrooms were very nice. Convenient location in El Dorado Hills. Parking may be challenging during busy times. Definitely enjoyed the food and overall experience and we'll plan on visiting again one day. Highly recommended.

Kid-friendliness: It's a kid friendly Place only if your kids are friendly. If not make them wait in the car because this place is too good to be wasted on unruly youths.

Parking: Small lot maybe full sometimes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Saffron Rice, Afghan Bread

Absolutely delicious. Truly authentic afghan food. Amazing restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Saffron Rice, Samosas

Delicious food and great service - it was our first time eating afghan food and we really liked it. Great spot in the way to Lake Tahoe