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Homey, neighborhood halal nook offering late hours & traditional Afghan meals to eat in or take out.
What to order: Lamb Shank with Kabuli Palao · Combo Kebab (chicken and/or beef) · Bolanee (Bolanee Kachalou or Bolanee Gandana) · MantuFrom Google Maps reviews.
Balkh Shish Kabab House is a traditional Afghan restaurant that focuses on classic dishes, grilled meats, and a more authentic dining experience. The space has an old-school feel with simple décor that adds to its character rather than feeling overly modern or polished. What stood out to me was that the restaurant feels comfortable and welcoming, with a focus on the food and hospitality rather than trying to create a trendy atmosphere. The main highlight is the grilled dishes, especially the ka
Nice and friendly halal Afghan spot with delicious and juicy kababs. We ordered the boneless chicken kabab platter, a combo platter of boneless chicken and beef, and lamb chop platter. For appetizers we ordered the mantu and bolanee. All the food was very flavorful and filling. This restaurant seems simple and cozy, not over the top and expensive. Service was great! It was very cool being able to watch the chef out front making the food in the big oven.
Came on a Saturday afternoon ... had the place practically to myself. The latino gentleman was handling the counter and waitering. He was excellent and very informative ... food was amazing ! I loved it and highly recommend if you wanna dibble and dabble into Afghan cuisine was very exotic and flarvorful
From the Nov 24, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
No one on shift holds the required food-safety certificate.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.