Maiwand Village
5698 Thornton Ave, Newark
(510) 790-0557
Customers' Favorites
Beef and Chicken Kabob
Tikka of Lamb Kabob
Potato Bolani
Qabili Palaw
Chapli Kebab
Manto
Recent Reviews
Went for a birthday party on a Sunday night. The staff was nice and the Afghan food was yummy. Lots of food, dancing and music. Had a very good time. The qaubli rice and the kebabs were good. Especially the chicken which was tasty and moist. Often chicken kebab is a bit dry but they cook it just right at Maiwand Village. My son loves it and likes the Chapli too. I love the pakora (sliced,battered and fried potato).
I took my mom here for her birthday because she wanted to try the Afghani trout her coworker had highly recommended. When we arrived, we found the staff busy setting up for a large party. One of them asked how he could help, and I mentioned our reservation. Instead of assisting us directly, he pointed us to a bell at the cashier stand to summon a server.
The server emerged from the kitchen and told us to choose any table. We picked one that wasn’t set, lacking...
The server emerged from the kitchen and told us to choose any table. We picked one that wasn’t set, lacking...
Portions are generous — we ended up with enough leftovers for another full meal at home. The service was excellent too: warm, attentive, and made the experience even better.
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