Food is 10/10! The flavors are impeccable, and everything is cooked to perfection.
Mohammad Saeed
Last 20 years or more visiting and having a good food one of most favorite food love place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
komel saeed
I’ve been coming here since I was 6 years old!! Which makes it about 30 years now 😳😳💛
I no longer live in Astoria but make the very long drive to enjoy my absolute favorite Afghan food - probably ever. The food is so authentic and the flavors have never changed! I highly recommend their rice dishes especially the chicken kebab. My husband always gets the combo it’s so much food for a reasonable price. The ownership has never changed it tells you a lot about the place. Please don’t ever leave 💛💛
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elsa Bennett
Balkh Shish Kabab House exceeds culinary expectations. I consistently talk up this place to others. Every offering meets highest possible standards. The workers are warm and know exactly what food you'll enjoy. The feeling here is absolute delight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mohamed Ahmed
The food here is always great. The service is always amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
I've been going there for last 35 years. That's a authentic Afghan restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
w.k k
Nice tender meat. Old school
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Farah Almas
Yummiest food in the town
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Dang
The lamb shing kabob combo! You won’t regret it! It’s so good I went back again the next day! Hahaha… remember to add the green sauce as well as the white sauce to it. It makes such interesting flavors with the raisins. I will definitely be going back! The place has no ramp which is unfortunate for parents with strollers. I wish that was different but other than that food is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maxime Robin
I've waited for way too long before trying this place, because it looks so unassuming from outside. Best food I had in the neighborhood in years. Best bang for my buck, too.
We (couple) shared the Entrée du jour. A mixed grill. Kefta + chicken kabob + whole LAMB SHANK over a plate of rice. Charred, juicy, well seasoned. Delicious carrots+raisins sprinkled on top.
Appetizers: their dumplings taste better than anything I had in Flushing. Thinner dough, better seasoning. Tangy yogurt on top. You need to try these dumplings.
The meat was so delicious we didn't say a word. We just ate and ate and ate. The sauces on the side (mint yogurt, red sauce, green sauce) were so tangy and good.
$25 a pop, tips included. And we had leftovers.
Eric Asimov rated the place highly in 1998, back when he was a NYT restaurant critic. 30 years after, Balkh Shish still goes hard. People don't talk about this place enough. Deserves way more love in my view. Give it a try
The people working there are super friendly and made us fresh food and it's a good decent place for sitting. The food was also tasty. Would definitely recommend to others and would also go again when I get a chance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samina Quraishi
Amazing tasty authentic Afghani food. The lamb shank was the best I have ever eaten. Personally supervised by the owner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
arwa yousuf
Absolutely delicious,succulent and flavourful lamb,aromatic rice, tender chicken. Everything is well seasoned fresh and tasty.
Yasir Mushtaq
One of the best restaurants to enjoy mutton made in traditional paktoon style.
Food is 10/10! The flavors are impeccable, and everything is cooked to perfection.
Last 20 years or more visiting and having a good food one of most favorite food love place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been coming here since I was 6 years old!! Which makes it about 30 years now 😳😳💛
I no longer live in Astoria but make the very long drive to enjoy my absolute favorite Afghan food - probably ever. The food is so authentic and the flavors have never changed! I highly recommend their rice dishes especially the chicken kebab. My husband always gets the combo it’s so much food for a reasonable price. The ownership has never changed it tells you a lot about the place. Please don’t ever leave 💛💛
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Balkh Shish Kabab House exceeds culinary expectations. I consistently talk up this place to others. Every offering meets highest possible standards. The workers are warm and know exactly what food you'll enjoy. The feeling here is absolute delight.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food here is always great. The service is always amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Special Mix Samosa, Tossed Garden Salad, Combo Kabab, Chicken Kabab, Lamb Shank and Kabuli Palao, Chicken Kabob Plate, Qabuli Palao
I've been going there for last 35 years. That's a authentic Afghan restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice tender meat. Old school
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Yummiest food in the town
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lamb shing kabob combo! You won’t regret it! It’s so good I went back again the next day! Hahaha… remember to add the green sauce as well as the white sauce to it. It makes such interesting flavors with the raisins. I will definitely be going back! The place has no ramp which is unfortunate for parents with strollers. I wish that was different but other than that food is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've waited for way too long before trying this place, because it looks so unassuming from outside. Best food I had in the neighborhood in years. Best bang for my buck, too.
We (couple) shared the Entrée du jour. A mixed grill.
Kefta + chicken kabob + whole LAMB SHANK over a plate of rice. Charred, juicy, well seasoned. Delicious carrots+raisins sprinkled on top.
Appetizers: their dumplings taste better than anything I had in Flushing. Thinner dough, better seasoning. Tangy yogurt on top. You need to try these dumplings.
The meat was so delicious we didn't say a word. We just ate and ate and ate. The sauces on the side (mint yogurt, red sauce, green sauce) were so tangy and good.
$25 a pop, tips included. And we had leftovers.
Eric Asimov rated the place highly in 1998, back when he was a NYT restaurant critic. 30 years after, Balkh Shish still goes hard. People don't talk about this place enough. Deserves way more love in my view. Give it a try
Food: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The people working there are super friendly and made us fresh food and it's a good decent place for sitting. The food was also tasty. Would definitely recommend to others and would also go again when I get a chance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing tasty authentic Afghani food. The lamb shank was the best I have ever eaten. Personally supervised by the owner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious,succulent and flavourful lamb,aromatic rice, tender chicken. Everything is well seasoned fresh and tasty.
One of the best restaurants to enjoy mutton made in traditional paktoon style.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Love their food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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