I tasted my culture the owner Abdul jabbeer was a very kind man and his waiters were very kind we didn't have to wait for a long time for our food to come I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a authentic Afghan restaurant in New York

No need for long reviews. Hands down the most authentic and best tasting afghani food I've had in the US.

Ordered: Samosas (~$6): fried turnovers filled with seasoned ground beef Combo Kebab (~$18): boneless chicken and ground beef keema with Balkh basmati rice; raisins and carrots (+$1) Firny (~$3): Afghan milk pudding with pistachio Aya's take: I'm a big fan of Afghan food and this was my go-to spot growing up. There are only a handful of Afghan spots in Astoria and I love that they're still around after 20+ years. We started off with their complimentary fresh Afghan bread which was warm, light, and fresh! It pairs well with their white, green, and red sauces. The Samosas were fresh, perfectly crispy, with seasoned ground beef. The filling was a bit sparse and definitely could've used a lot more to make it more satisfying. It's served with a white sauce that's different than the white sauce in the bottle, so I highly recommend dipping your samosas into that one. Now for the main - you can't go wrong with the Combo Kebab. The basmati rice is super fluffy, aromatic, and exceptionally seasoned. It even had a slight sweetness to it this time. I also love the addition of carrots and raisins which might sound weird to most people but adds a layer of crunch, sweetness, and balance to the meats. The meats were grilled fresh on charcoal and were tender and flavorful. Despite this, the pieces of chicken and meat were pretty small (especially compared to other Afghan restaurants) and if they do prefer to use smaller pieces, there should be at least 8 per order to balance out the ratio of rice. I had so much leftover rice with no protein to go with. Nonetheless, it was super satisfying. It also came with a complimentary salad which is was light and refreshing, especially with their white sauce. We ended with the Firny which was actually delicious! It's light, sweet, slightly floral, and you get the crunch from the pistachios. Great note to end on and great for sharing if you just want a quick sweet bite. All in all, although there's better Afghan restaurants in Queens, you will leave here pretty satisfied!

Delicious, fresh, flavourful, expertly cooked and seasoned Afgani food! An Astoria gem of a small business. Beef samosas were scrumptious! Freshly made, crunchy exterior, and paired well with any of the sauces on the table (red, green, and the yoghurt mint one). For my main I had the combo kebab plate, and asked for the added carrots and raisins on top of the rice, which I'd recommend and only costs $1 more. It also came with a simple house salad, which was good and fresh. The chicken was marinated and perfectly seasoned and cooked, a true delight. The kebobs were also perfections, not overly fatty like some other restaurants. Juicy and tender and really hits the spot. For dessert I had the Firny, which is a rice pudding, and for only $3 which is an absolute steal. Creamy, sweet but not too sweet, floral and light. Customer service was absolutely great from the moment we walked in, the staff were smiling and friendly and professional. Food came out super quick and prices are fair. It felt good supporting a small business like this one, an Astoria institution that has been around for almost 30 years now. Do yourself a favor and try it out!

No one can make lamb shank better than this place. Hands down the best I have had in NYC!

Expect no frills, but do expect tons flavor. Service was quick and pleasant. We ordered the Manto to start, lamb shank (listed as lamb shing) and the ground beef kebab plate (keema kebab). Rice was succulent and fluffy, the meat was tender and very well seasoned. Calm atmosphere, family friendly, wonderfully priced. I'd recommend to anyone interested in Afghani food. As for the people that had a bad experience and left less than pleasant reviews, I'd urge them to give this place another chance. I'm sure they won't regret it.

This is one of the best Afghan places in NYC and has actually been open since 1997. It is not a fancy place, but is a place to get some high quality and authentic Afghan food. And best of all, the portions of food are absolutely massive. Each individual plate of food here is big enough to fit two people. Their prices have gone up in recent years, so it is not as good of a deal as before. They are still very affordable though at about $18 to $24 for a plate of food. I recommend getting the kabuli pulao, which is the national dish of Afghanistan. It is marinated lamb with rice and carrots and raisins. The meat was so tender and just fell of the bone. With all of their plates, you can upgrade them into combos for a few dollars, with different kinds of meat added.

Once upon a time i came here about a decade ago and had a great meal Today i revisit and since it has grown exceptionally in flavor and quality. The ambiance is nice and cozy and the service was a bit busy. i got the front page menu Kabli Pulao combo as well as the beef mandoo. the lamb shank was incredible and the chicken kebab pieces was the best i ever had. the Mandoo was pretty good but the Kabli is the star of the show. they gave us dates and water bottles as well. i enjoyed it very much and can say i can't wait to go back again soon this place is the Gem of Ditmars Queens 10/10 A++ a Must go!

Best Kabuli Palao in NY! My brother comes from out of state to have their lamb shank. He says there's no place better. Honestly, I agree, but I've cut down on eating meat, so I always order the salmon kabob. It's always cooked to perfection. The owner is one of the nicest people. This place is a treasure. Happy Yelping!