Absolutely authentic Afghan food with top quality ingredients. The bolani was amazing, kebabs were flavorful, and the rice tasted just like home. One of the best representations of Afghan cuisine I’ve had. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MomZee Jen
We’ve been customers of this Afghan Kabob House for about 20 years now. We used to order regularly, and even dined at the main De Afghanan Restaurant, but as prices increased over the years, we’ve limited our visits to once or twice a year for the past decade. I regret not leaving a review earlier—I didn’t want to simply echo what everyone says: that this is the best kabob. Unfortunately, today that “is” became a “was.”
We ordered lamb and beef, and I was surprised to see the total come to $43. I wasn’t surprised that they only accept cash. What was shocking, however, was the taste and quality of the food. This is not the same Kabob House we once loved. The meat was overcooked, less tender, and noticeably different in flavor.
The main reason for this review is the strange taste I noticed while eating the meat. After biting my third piece of meat, it tasted so off that I had to spit it out and rinsed my mouth right away. I became genuinely concerned about getting food poisoning, completely lost my appetite, and stopped eating.
Sadly, after so many years of loyalty, this experience means we won’t be returning. You’ve lost another long-time customer.
Shannon
Food is ok, the kebob plate is really salty. Service is very minimal (and still need to pay for tips), the server was not even responding to us. Table layout is bad, we needed to move table for the other customer to come in. Mind the waiting time too.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Ashley Delgadillo
I will say, this food changed my life! I had never had Afghani food before and this was such a good introduction to the food! I loved everything I ate. What I don't like so much is that is that it's cash only and the plates are quite pricey. When we handed over the cash we didn't get the remainder back- he just automatically took what was left over and put it in the tip jar with out asking. I was going to take my change (some dollars and coins?) and leave a bigger tip but since they just kept it with out asking we just left it at that.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
Prat Prathnadi
This is a to-go place. Service is ok. There is no atmosphere as you have to stand outside the store even in the rain.
But really, you come here for the food because you don’t want to sit down at the De Afghanan Cuisine place which is just across the side road alley. Go there for a more authentic Afghan vibe. And because you are here for the food, the food is good! However you can not get the lamb shank dish called Quabili Pallow. A must order if you like lamb then you must go to the cuisine place. Same owner.
Got their lamb kabob - juicy, tender, lots of it. This place is legit, literal hole in the wall. It’s the same as the sit down restaurant a few steps away, but the take out option (faster, less wait time). They grill it to order, so best to call ahead. Cash only.
Jose Moreno
The food was very authentic and tasted excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
robina fayzi
I cant explain enough about how bad this restaurant is. I order the kabob here and it was just disgusting. The meat was hard and the rice smelled absolutely horrible. I do not recommend this place. This place it a waste of money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Yd NiC
Best afghan food place period.
Try the triple combination and potato Bolani (You're welcome). Unbelievable quality and taste is like no other. Seriously!
I only do takeout, there's no dine in and the restaurant is not the same. So take it to go and picnic at a nearby park
Pro-tip: Bring cash
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara H
Second time driving all the way to Fremont just for it to be closed. Their hours on Google are never accurate. At this point I give up on trying this restaurant. The first time it happened I thought they made a mistake but the second time seriously?
Sad to say that things have changed. This restaurant used to serve nice large selection of good quality beef, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection beef kebabs. Now the pieces are small, have a sour taste and tough to chew. Guess this is the result of “shrinkflation” and change in management. We are going to have search for a new kabob place.
Potato Bolani is still good though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Angel “ANGEL” Angel
We had a very disappointing experience with a server named Nabil. He made several mistakes with our order and was extremely rude. As we were leaving, he said, “If you want Afghan food, go to Afghanistan. This is an American restaurant.” We’ve been loyal customers for over 20 years, but this level of disrespect is unacceptable. If any of the owners are reading this, please address his behavior and ensure he understands how to treat customers with basic courtesy. I will also be reaching out to the owner directly. To others: be cautious when dealing with Nabil. If you’ve had a similar experience, I encourage you to share your review so he can understand that in the U.S., respectful service matters.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Suyenne Jabido
Our experience at De Afghanan was very disappointing. The food was bland and overpriced, and we even found a candy wrapper in our dish—which is unacceptable. When we asked for a refund, the staff hesitated and, to make matters worse, added a gratuity charge to our bill. The service felt rushed and inattentive, and the cramped seating made it uncomfortable. For the price, I expected much better quality and customer care. I won’t be returning.
Omar Aziz
I ordered Chiken Tkka kabob and both potato and hives (gandana) bolani, the bolanis were average Their chicken wasn’t good at all, their rice tasted as left over, their shor Nakhod was average Their prices are too high
YAS YASI
Cash bill only, great food , worth spending every penny 😋
Absolutely authentic Afghan food with top quality ingredients. The bolani was amazing, kebabs were flavorful, and the rice tasted just like home. One of the best representations of Afghan cuisine I’ve had. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve been customers of this Afghan Kabob House for about 20 years now. We used to order regularly, and even dined at the main De Afghanan Restaurant, but as prices increased over the years, we’ve limited our visits to once or twice a year for the past decade. I regret not leaving a review earlier—I didn’t want to simply echo what everyone says: that this is the best kabob. Unfortunately, today that “is” became a “was.”
We ordered lamb and beef, and I was surprised to see the total come to $43. I wasn’t surprised that they only accept cash. What was shocking, however, was the taste and quality of the food. This is not the same Kabob House we once loved. The meat was overcooked, less tender, and noticeably different in flavor.
The main reason for this review is the strange taste I noticed while eating the meat. After biting my third piece of meat, it tasted so off that I had to spit it out and rinsed my mouth right away. I became genuinely concerned about getting food poisoning, completely lost my appetite, and stopped eating.
Sadly, after so many years of loyalty, this experience means we won’t be returning. You’ve lost another long-time customer.
Food is ok, the kebob plate is really salty. Service is very minimal (and still need to pay for tips), the server was not even responding to us. Table layout is bad, we needed to move table for the other customer to come in. Mind the waiting time too.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
I will say, this food changed my life! I had never had Afghani food before and this was such a good introduction to the food! I loved everything I ate. What I don't like so much is that is that it's cash only and the plates are quite pricey. When we handed over the cash we didn't get the remainder back- he just automatically took what was left over and put it in the tip jar with out asking. I was going to take my change (some dollars and coins?) and leave a bigger tip but since they just kept it with out asking we just left it at that.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 3
This is a to-go place. Service is ok. There is no atmosphere as you have to stand outside the store even in the rain.
But really, you come here for the food because you don’t want to sit down at the De Afghanan Cuisine place which is just across the side road alley. Go there for a more authentic Afghan vibe. And because you are here for the food, the food is good! However you can not get the lamb shank dish called Quabili Pallow. A must order if you like lamb then you must go to the cuisine place. Same owner.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Combination Kebab Platter, Raisin Pulao Rice, Lamb Kabob
Got their lamb kabob - juicy, tender, lots of it. This place is legit, literal hole in the wall. It’s the same as the sit down restaurant a few steps away, but the take out option (faster, less wait time). They grill it to order, so best to call ahead. Cash only.
The food was very authentic and tasted excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I cant explain enough about how bad this restaurant is. I order the kabob here and it was just disgusting. The meat was hard and the rice smelled absolutely horrible. I do not recommend this place. This place it a waste of money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Best afghan food place period.
Try the triple combination and potato Bolani (You're welcome). Unbelievable quality and taste is like no other. Seriously!
I only do takeout, there's no dine in and the restaurant is not the same. So take it to go and picnic at a nearby park
Pro-tip: Bring cash
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Second time driving all the way to Fremont just for it to be closed. Their hours on Google are never accurate. At this point I give up on trying this restaurant. The first time it happened I thought they made a mistake but the second time seriously?
Restaurantji Recommends
Sad to say that things have changed. This restaurant used to serve nice large selection of good quality beef, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection beef kebabs. Now the pieces are small, have a sour taste and tough to chew. Guess this is the result of “shrinkflation” and change in management. We are going to have search for a new kabob place.
Potato Bolani is still good though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
We had a very disappointing experience with a server named Nabil. He made several mistakes with our order and was extremely rude. As we were leaving, he said, “If you want Afghan food, go to Afghanistan. This is an American restaurant.”
We’ve been loyal customers for over 20 years, but this level of disrespect is unacceptable. If any of the owners are reading this, please address his behavior and ensure he understands how to treat customers with basic courtesy. I will also be reaching out to the owner directly.
To others: be cautious when dealing with Nabil. If you’ve had a similar experience, I encourage you to share your review so he can understand that in the U.S., respectful service matters.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Our experience at De Afghanan was very disappointing. The food was bland and overpriced, and we even found a candy wrapper in our dish—which is unacceptable. When we asked for a refund, the staff hesitated and, to make matters worse, added a gratuity charge to our bill. The service felt rushed and inattentive, and the cramped seating made it uncomfortable. For the price, I expected much better quality and customer care. I won’t be returning.
I ordered Chiken Tkka kabob and both potato and hives (gandana) bolani, the bolanis were average
Their chicken wasn’t good at all, their rice tasted as left over, their shor Nakhod was average
Their prices are too high
Cash bill only, great food , worth spending every penny 😋
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