Afghan Restaurants near Richmond, VA

“One of my favorite eats in Carytown! I usually get the chicken tikka and the chicken is deliciously juicy every time! I always get it with the stewed chickpeas that are so so good. The staff is friendly and super speedy. The restaurant itself is super clean but not too much going on. Very much recommend this place for some great food.“

“The place is nice and big but mostly takeout, so dine in or groups eat privately. The marinade on the chicken is good and spicy. Make sure you get the side cup of chick peas with your meal. They didn't answer last time I called though, must have been a technical problem.“

“What an unexpected culinary treat. We wanted to try out Mantu after reading a favorable article about it in the RTD a few months ago. We belong to a gourmet group and I can't wait to bring them back with me to this delightful restaurant. Our dumpling appetizer of an encrusted whole egg was subtle, different, and enjoyable. Our main course kebabs were nothing like meat and veggies on a skewer, there were no skewers in sight just wonderfully grilled, tender, and amazingly flavored lamb and vegetables. Our desserts of custard with fruit and a very imaginative take on baklava were a perfect close to the meal. In the end, it was the remarkable and very different use of unusual spice combinations, together with a friendly and engaged staff and chef that will guarantee our early return. P.S. the Afghan cuisine, if you have never experienced it, is quite different from the cuisine of India and Nepal.“

“Every time my family and friends come to this location we are treated with the utmost kindness and respect by everyone. Our food is always fresh and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place to anyone who desires great Halal food and a friendly and hospitable dining experience.“

“Finally got to try Afghan food closer home with the family on a weekday evening. Ordered way more than what we could eat. Both veggie and chicken bolanees, a pair of samosas and the namesake Mantu too. The kind young man even let our kids eat their school lunch boxes here. Bolanee a big hit with all of us. Perfect samosas. Same potato stuffing on the samosa and the bolanee. I ended up finishing the Mantu after the others just tried a couple.Tempted by the ethnic groceries. Got the bitter carrot juice and the ayran. Cool table design cloth for sale. Will come back for the biryani, wrap and the kebabs. Definitely more budget friendly unlike the full service restaurant next to Ellwood Thompson's. This strip mall is getting more exciting now!“