"If you go, you must get the pumpkin appetizer."
(in 25 reviews)
"Make sure to try out the "Kaddo Borawni" appetizer."
(in 15 reviews)
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The Helmand
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- Hours:
Mon-Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sun. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
91 reviews for The Helmand
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I've been here twice now and it's one of my favorite restaurants I've found in Baltimore. Everything is wonderfully seasoned. I love the pumpkin appetizer. I also have ordered the Mantwo twice and both times it was delicious. We tried the meatballs and I liked how spicy they were. The ravioli also had great sauce (probably my favorite) although I didn't like the filling as much.
The only negative was the dessert- we got the Afghan cheese with pomegranate and maybe it just wasn't our thing, but it was quite strange. I usually like "paneer"/Indian-style cheese but it just didn't seem right in sweet sauce.
Overall I really like this place and I'm sure we'll be back.
Really exquisitely good food.
I tried the stewed eggplant appetizer, and it was incredibly flavorful and complex, as if generations of tiny elves had labored in the eggplant flavor mines under cruel overseers, mining every last vein of deliciousness from the unforgiving vegetable ore, for my momentary enjoyment.
The Dolma Murch (vegetarian) was amazing as well, wonderfully if moderately spicy, sweet and sour and umami all at the same time. My friend ordered the Mushroom Lawand, which seemed nice enough but was a bit too many mushrooms as far as I was concerned. It was delicious, but only for the first five or so bites.
I would say that the bread is not worth the trouble. It's pretty cakey-tasting. I found that I couldn't finish half a piece.
From my perspective the reviews for Helmand are consistent and accurate. My g-friend and I both had terrific meals and left completely satisfied, if also completely stuffed.
We started with the Kaddo Borawni for an appetiser (just like everyone else it seems) and while it was very good I don't think it warrants "best ever" like everyone else raves. It is definitely a must-try, but I look forward to sampling some of the other apps in the future. For entrees we ordered the Lamb Lawand and Kabuli. Both were exceptional, but I definitely favored the Kabuli as the better of the two. No dessert was ordered on account of there being no room left in our stomachs. I think we would skip the order of bread in the future. I wasn't happy that they charged for it and it wasn't really worth paying for.
The service was good, but not terrific. I think the volume of customers slowed it down a bit. I've read in past reviews that the bus boys are a little aggressive in clearing the table before you might be done and that was definitely our experience as well.
I think the comments about Helmand being pricey are unfounded. Granted, I'm used to DC prices so I may have an unrealistic opinion about what constitutes "pricey". Glasses of wine were between $6 - $8.50 which alone is an exceptional bargain for higher-end restaurants these days. I found the bill at the end to be very reasonable. We will definitely come back for more.
We were visiting our daughter and her husband in Baltimore and they suggested this place based on great yelp reviews. It did not disappoint. Loved the fact that they offered $20 wine bottles. Liked the Tilia Bonarda better than the cabernet. Of course we tried the Kaddo pumpkin appetizer, agreed it was great and unique. Then we ranked the three entrees we ordered: our consensus was Aushak (ravioli) and Mantwo (pastry shell filled with beef) were our favorites, Koufta challow was third. Afghan spices in the dishes were terrific. I would come back as it was fun, different, unusual, authentic, and reasonably priced.
If I lived in Baltimore I would eat here all the time. The food was soooo good. As an appetizer my boyfriend and I split the Mantwo which was excellent. For entrees Dylan ordered the Korma Mahi and I got the Lanb Lawand. The Korma Mahi was excellent but I most say I LOVED the Lamb Lawand. The lamb was so tender and juicy it just melted in your mouth when you took a bite and the spices that were served with complimented the dish to a tee. The place reminded me of this Burmese restaurant I loved in San Fransisco (Burma Super Star). If you like Indian food or Mediterranean you will love this place.
Also they are giving 10% off your entire check until the end of October to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
I've been to this place once before on another business trip, so when I brought my coworker here, I knew we were in for a great meal. There is one Afghan restaurant where I live, but they are like brother and ugly step cousin twice removed. This is refined Afghan food.
I need to mention that once you sit down, they will ask you if you want bread. Who turns down bread, right? Well, they charge you for it here. I got caught by surprise last time when I saw the charge on my bill because the waiter didn't say it cost anything. I think charging for bread is offensive normally, but at this place, you need to get it- the bread is great and so is the ultra-rich and flavorful butter that comes with it. I'd like to think the butter tastes the way it does because it comes from happy cows.
My pumpkin appetizer and lamb tenderloin with mushrooms over rice was great, and my coworker loved the popular lamb tenderloin with raisins and shredded carrots. We ended our meal with vanilla ice cream that rested on a base of figs, dates, and mango. Infused with cardamom, it was a creamy wonder.
Came here for Sunday night dinner on a business trip to Baltimore. The location is easy to find with a GPS, and there were plenty of free parking around 9pm. Large, fancy looking interior with a moderate selection of menu items. Friendly staff and service.
Orders: 1) Mantwo appetizer ($5), 2) Seekh Kabob ($18), 3) Chicken Kabob ($16), 4) Koufta Challow ($16), 5) Dwopiaza ($16), 6) Feereny ($5). The mantwo is tasty, and kind of reminds me of eating a beef burrito or dumpling. The kababs come with the pallow rice which is darker in color and alittle richer in taste that the challow rice, some grilled veggies (a chunk of tomato, bell pepper, and onion), and around 4-medium sized chunks of meat. I would prefer if the meat servings were slightly larger for the price, however the dishes were very tasty. My coworkers ordered the koufta and the dwopiaza and although this was their first tasting of Afghan food they were both very satisfied. The feereny is light and is enough for one to two persons.
This place is alittle pricey in comparison to many other locations in California that also serve kabobs at a lower price but also offer larger portions. However, this restaurant has been one of the best I've been to during my stay in Baltimore, including the price (again in comparison to other 410 locales), and that is why I gave this place 4-stars.
Lives up to the hype. Pumpkin and eggplant lakhatar(? Think much better bangan bartha) appetizers are great, especially. Worth every penny
On my way to Sonar to watch Junior Boys performed, I stopped by Helmand on recommendation of my companion. We drove up Charles Street thinking about what to eat and this particular area on Charles St was lined with artsy places and restaurants. A short walk from where we parked, we walked up to the restaurant it was surprisingly packed with people. I guess I had no idea Afghan food was so well-received in Baltimore. Immediately I liked the restaurant for it's simplicity in decor but the ambience is warm and cosy. The rugs and costume decorated the walls and the smell of grilled kabobs and fresh bread in the air were fantastic! While waiting for a table, we ordered some knob creek at the bar, the waitress was having a tough time understanding what we wanted. I was very intrigued by the menu as it had lots of authentic items so I was very excited to try the food. The 20th anniversary special was great for $20, it included an appetizer, entree and dessert. For starters, we had the afghan ravioli with beef and yogurt sauce and pumpkin with yogurt. The food was very light yet flavorful. I really enjoyed it. The entrees were lamb shoulder and a trio of chicken, lamb and beef kabobs. On the lamb shoulder it came with a lightly flavored rice with fennel seeds maybe it was very delicious. The lamb fat ont he edges were nicely charred though there were some gristles that were not chewable. The trio kabobs were super tender and juicy it was very tasty!! The rice was flavored more I think with the juices from the kabobs it was slightly saltier. The mint, tomato and cucumber salad on the side was refreshing!! For dessert, there was a Afghan pudding with fresh fruits and the Anak Paneer. The pudding was a bit strange it was not sweet at all, the generous portion of a mix of fruits made the bowl look soooo good. Overall very delicious and light dessert. The paneer was another interesting dessert it was also tasteless but it was drizzled with pomegranate sauce and raisins - the combination was very good. I have to say it was a little gem found in Baltimore - very tasty food!!
There was a point in time when I had this restaurant on my speed dial. Yeah yeah, who puts a restaurant on speed dial? a skeptic might ask. If you've tried Helmand, you'll understand. Their pumpkin appetizers are delicious, meat and yogurt sauce combos make my mouth water, and you absolutely have to try the grilled meats. (The cinnamon rice is a lovely accompaniment.)
HOWEVER, things have changed a little since my first visit. Yes, the service is still great, the ambiance is cozy, and the food is delicious.... but charging for bread?! Minus one star.
Otherwise, Helmand is golden.
this is another one i just don't get. its simply not my type of food, i guess. balto loves it, but having given it two tries, there's more places in balto that are fun and have food i like better.
this gets a 3 as the food is very competent, and people i respect (including several who enjoy this cowboy's cooking, so they KNOW about what they speak ;-)) think so highly of it.
Great authentic Afghan food. Their 20 yr. anniversary specials throughout October are a great deal.
*3.5*
Food is very good. I particularly enjoyed the mantwo (beef dumpling like dish topped with yogurt). The texture of the dumpling was perfectly cooked to al dente and the tart yogurt was a pefect complement to the savory ground beef. The pumpkin appetizer was sweet and lovely but I thought it may be a better dessert course than an appetizer.
I had the lamb tenderloins for an entree - nothing mesmerizing but good combination of spices and flavor.
One major complaint, however, was the service. The server and the server assistant came by every three minutes to ask if I was done with my meal. If I am holding my fork, I think that should give a good indication to the serving staff that I am not quite done with my meal.
I love the food, so I couldn't stay away forever. Fortunately, the service seems to have improved since my negative review several years ago.
I am still in love with the pumpkin and yoghurt garlic sauce.
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10/12/2004 First to Review
Simple, delicious, afghan cuisine. Half the menu is vegetarian friendly. The pumpkin appetizer is… Read more »
One of my favorite restaurants and one of the few truly original in Baltimore. Definitely order the steamed pumpkin app, but get it for dessert instead! It's amazing. Everything on the menu is exotic yet familiar, don't be afraid!
I once was in the 5-star camp here - before I spent enough time in Baltimore to see what else was out there. Now, while I still have fond memories of this Baltimore-Afghan classic, I cannot really imagine returning. It's magic tends to fade after a few visits. It will always entice new customers and will never go out of fashion, esp. since it's in a great section of the city (Mt Vernon). But the Helmand no longer has me in its thrall. The baby pumpkin ravioli still call to me, though.
I have never had Afghan food before and this was the perfect place to try it. I had the expectation that it would be like Indian food with lots of curry dishes, and I was surprised to find that you different spices that I had never experienced together.
My meal
Appetizer: Kaddo Borawni (sweet pumpkin & yogurt appetizer) with Naan
Entree: Shafatal salad (field greens, chicken kabob with a special herbal vinaigrette).
Dessert: Afghan ice cream (vanilla ice cream with cardamon and dates, dried figs, and mango)
I would definitely go back. I enjoyed my experience there. The restaurant is classy and chic and the staff was accommodating. I spent over 2 hours just catching up with old friends and enjoying the delicious food.
There isn't a lot to say that hasn't already been written in the 62 (!) reviews below. The Helmand is one of the best restaurants in Baltimore and I try to grab dinner there anytime I'm in town.
Tons of vegetarian options, great appetizers, courteous service and a prime location make it the place to be for just about any occasion. The only con I can think of would be parking there on a weekend evening - tough right in midtown. I'd recommend a taxi if you're not into the pay lots.
If you haven't been here, please, do yourself a favor and check it out.
The BEST Afghan food I have ever had compared to the places in DC (Afghan Restaurant and the place in Woodley Park). I'm not sure if this is authentic Afghan food, but whatever it is, it is delicious.
I am a vegetarian and this place was very, very veggie-friendly. We got the veggie sampler and tried a few appetizers too, everything was yummm.... The desserts are great too! We got the famous ice cream with dried fruits.
Delish! I haven't been there in a while, but I remember the food and service was awesome. There are lots of selections for vegetarians. The setting is great. I especially loved the coffee at the end. It was muddy.
Had dinner at The Helmand this past weekend on a visit to a friend who lives in Baltimore and has been here before. Definitely a great choice for dinner! The atmosphere is casual but still classy; took a quick look around at my fellow diners, and they all looked like Hopkins professors with their glasses and tweed blazers, haha.
As numerous people have mentioned, the kaddo borawni appetizer is excellent....it was the perfect mix of sweet and savory, and reminds me of the Korean-style pumpkin porridge (hobak jook). For my entree, I had the chicken lawand. The sauce tasted a lot like the sauce you get with chicken tikka masala. It was REALLY good, and the chicken was really tender. I would definitely come back if I lived in Baltimore. Highly recommended!
So after much anticipation and waiting for almost a year for the stars to align and create the auspicious circumstances I finally arrived at the Helmand. Let me say it was worth the wait and it definitely will not take that long to get me back. I have had AFghani food before but not made with the care, attention and quality ingredients. This is one of those restaurants I will go down the menu and try everything on it. The only disappointment was the custard dessert, not bad just nothing special. I would opt for something else next time. I would however repeat the pumpkin appetizer and select another one. I have never had anything like it, descriptions will not do it justice. My lamb tenderloin entree was excellent cooked with onions and yellow split peas and accompanied by cinnamon rice, wow! The mushrooms were so-so. Next time I will ask to substitute the potato side dish my buddy had which looked much better. It didn't last long enough on his plate for me to get a sample. If your in Baltimore, I would not let myself get out of town without a stop here! Oh and call ahead and make a reservation.
I love eating here! I'm veggie lover (not a vegetarian though), so for vegetarians, it's a great place to try a lot of Afghan food. I particularly enjoy their mushroom dish. Their freshly baked bread is delicious! Service is pretty decent as well.
It is a local favorite for sure, but I don't find this place to be pretentious at all. If I'm not restricted to my budget (very very limited), then I'd eat there a lot more often!
65+ reviews, not much more to say. This is really a shout out to my fellow yelpers, from Philly to Baltimore to San Juan, Texas, your reviews have never led me astray. My Helmand experience was no different. I had the pumpkin appetizer, the tuna and chicken with spinach rice and 2 very good glasses of shiraz (which were only $6, a price that's hard to beat even at the best happy hour spots) My meal was absolutely delish! The only thing that was just ok was dessert, we ordered the Afghan pastries which were tasty but sorta pint sized and not on par with what was otherwise a fabulous meal.
Ok, I'm a loser..I went back to The Helmand and ordered the exact same dish I had last time (the ashouk..leek ravioli).
The roommates and I did try the pumpkin appetizer that was recommended on Yelp, As delicious as promised! Garlic + pumpkin= surprisingly delicious! Mildly annoyed that it doesn't come with bread (and then they charge your for bread if your order it), but so tasty that I'm not even bitter.
Also planned ahead this time and ordered a piece of chocolate cake to go! More on that later..
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12/6/2008
A little on the pricey side (for a broke grad student)..but that's what parents are for! Took my dad… Read more »
Filling, delicious food.
If only it was a bit cheaper.
Then my tummy would be happier.
For me...This restaurant has ruined all others. The service, the food, the atmosphere are all top notch. For all of that The prices are great. Even when it's at it's busiest, although it gets a little congested, the atmosphere and personality of the patrons and staff make it easy.
Owning a local business I've taken close to a hundred people here over the years and it ALWAYS gets rave reviews from everyone!!!!!
I would suggest this restaurant to everyone!!
(p.s. I have no problem paying for the bread. It's made right in front of you an is amazing)
And uh........ Pumpkin
Even though we had reservations, we ended up waiting about 10 minutes at the bar. That's to be expected as this place is pretty packed on weekends.
Again, great service, friendly attentive staff, amazing food, great bottle of Argentinian Malbec to split with friends on my birthday.
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11/12/2007
The restaurant is cozy and modestly decorated...the smell of freshly baked bread will greet you at… Read more »
Yes, the garlic and pumpkin is delicious. The ahsouk are off the hook. I highly recommend the dwopiaza (lamb with vinegar soaked onions). The lamb and the mushrooms has two different, and very distinct, sauces. Wonderful. Also the desserts were delicious. We had the cardamon ice cream and the Afghan pudding with fresh fruit.
Great service as well.
The other week I headed out for the Bachlorette Party of a friend. We started at The Helmand The Helmand serves Afghan Cuisine. When you walk in you are welcome by a warm feeling with colorful main dining room that is festooned with festive Afghani clothing and tapestries. Every dish is a careful composition of cumin, coriander, mint and other spices. for dinner.
We started our dinner by ordering a couple orders of the Kaddo Borawni which is Pan fried and baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and served on yogurt garlic sauce. I never would have thought of putting some of those ingredients together. However, it made for a perfect appetizer. It had a sweetness that was over powering and the garlic gave it a nice bite that wasn't too much. The texture was very smooth and the pumpkin was perfectly cooked.
For my dinner I had the Mantwo which is homemade pastry shell filled with onions and beef. Served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split peas and beef sauce. The dish was prepared perfectly and had a nice spiciness to it. These could become a new comfort food for me. As you ate it the feeling was a warm one that made you feel at home. I must admit I was a bit optimistic about the dinner but I will say now I look forward to trying other Afghan food.
Of course after eating and sharing some bottles of wine we presented the Bride with some typical Bachlorette gifts for her wedding night (we got the attention of the wait staff and the surrounding tables). The owner then presented us with Champagne on the house.
The experience was wonderful and I can not wait to go back again. Part of the party then did journey to the 13th Floor for some dancing while the rest of us had to go home to bed (It was a Thursday night and I do have to teach those kiddos).
Never having had Afghan food before, a few of us decided to check out The Helmand after hearing great things. I'm not a huge fan of indian food so my expectations were held back a little bit. We actually found ourselves in a hilarious predicament. We went around 6PM and there was a sign on the door saying that the power had gone out but that they were still serving food. We were seated to a completely empty restaurant, with no lights on. Kind of like a start to a scary movie. Anyways after some friendly discussion with someone, who i'm assuming is the owner, regarding how they'd cook without electricity, we were reassured that the gas was working. At least they wouldn't be able to microwave our food!
We decided to start off with two appetizers: the Kaddo Borawni(sweet pumpkin appetizer) and the BanJan borawni(eggplant appetizer). Both were really good, but that pumpkin dish was just especially phenomenal. For our meal, I decided to go with the Dwopiaza, which was described as "Seasoned tenderloin of lamb cooked with onions, sautéed with yellow split-peas and tossed with onions lightly marinated in vinegar. Served with pallow." FYI, pallow is like basmati rice(realllly good!). It was really good. Instead of split peas, i think we were served sauteed mushrooms, which were really good. One of my good buddies ordered the Kabuli which was also excellent. Midway through our meal, not only had the electricity come back on, but the place was JAM PACKED, and mind you, this was a Wednesday evening. The servers were pretty attentive. I was pleasantly surprised and can't wait to go back during the weekend for one of their weekend special dishes.
The food was ok, but I expected better given the rave reviews.
We were a party of 6 and had reservations. The place was packed and we were stuck waiting near the bar and next to the entrance to the bathrooms.
Once seated the service was good. I got a vegetarian dish that was kind of like a baked samosa that was then covered in channa (chick peas). It was ok, but didn't stand up to the hype. My wife had the veggie korma. It was also ok, but nothing special.
This restaurant's specialties are meat dishes.
If anything, go for the Kaddo Bowrani--wholly scrumptious! I never really thought that pumpkin and yogurt would go so well together but wow! Out of all appetizers I've had in my lifetime, this ties for first (with Rangoon's thousand layer bread)!
I prefer the Kaddo Bowrani to the Aushak, which is also positively reviewed. It was good, but not nearly as memorable.
To be honest, I don't remember much about the entrees, not that they weren't good but I was so impressed with the pumpkin that it set a hard-to-reach standard.
9/9/2008 Edit: Do expect it to be rather cozy... and by cozy, I mean it might not be the ideal place to try on a first date, as romantic as the idea of being squished together may seem. Maybe it was just our particular table but they squeezed us into a little table near the front, a little over an arm's length away from the table beside us--all the better to hear the conversations surrounding us instead of our own. If you're sitting on the inner side, you might need to squeeze between your table and that of those seated beside you... and after eating so much it gets a little tricky. That's a little too close for comfort in my opinion.
Tip: If you go in the winter, avoid the tables in front because it can get distractingly chilly whenever the door opens.
Perfect restaurant for vegetarians. The pumpkin appetizer is divine. I've never had anything here that I did not truly enjoy. It is not "cheap", but it is a reasonable for the amount and quality of food you are served. They also have a decent wine list.
However, it is on the small side, so it is not the best restaurant for large groups. It is a great restaurant for a date or a pre-theater meal with friends.
I would eat Afghan food over Indian any day. The restaurant itself was quite chic and sophisticated. The food? Quite delicious. Don't forget to order the salad with the pomegranate dressing - it is quite a play in your mouth with a bit of sweetness and a bit of tang and quite refreshing. For appetizers, we had the Kaddo Borawni, which were pan-fried and baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and served on yogurt garlic sauce - sweet, but not that sweet, and not a savory dish - I dug it. It hinted at a butternut squash consistency, and great with the buttered hot bread they give you (at cost). The Aushak is an Afghan ravioli filled with leeks and served on yogurt-mint topped with ground beef sauce - this was a cooked ravioli - a little watery, but still good - the taste of leeks weren't there since the ground beef sauce overpowered it (not a complaint). The Bowlawni were pan-fried twin pastry shells filled with leeks and spiced potatoes (not a combination, but one was solely leeks and the other was solely potatoes). Tasted like fried Asian dumplings - the exterior tasted like a crab rangoon shell - crispy and quite good. Garnished with yogurt and mint. For my main entree, I had the Koufta Challow, which were three meatballs made out of lamb and beef, seasoned with sun-dried baby grapes, paprika, turmeric, hot green pepper, green peas, and tomato sauce. This came with a side of challow, which is the Afghan white rice (like basmati rice). Those meatballs were quite juicy and cooked through and through, and the sauce over it made it nice and saucy, and great with the challow. The Sabzy Challow was spinach sautéed with chunks of beef and Afghan seasonings (also served with Challow) - this was quite delicious since the meat was a pot roast consistency - so tender and fell apart and great with the spinach. Yum! My fiance had the Chicken Kabob - not the greatest kabob (the chicken was actually undercooked), and the seasonings seemed to be off or missing. Service could be a little bit more efficient (in regards to refilling our beverages and such), but overall, the food was quite a shiner at this joint. Be sure to make reservations since this place does tend to get packed.
The Helmand was a nice, charming, cozy restaurant. I really liked the nice warm atmosphere, which was especially inviting since the cold weather made us feel like walking blocks of ice. The restaurant got a little too warm even, and it was also nice to eat something a little different since I don't usually eat Afghanistan food.
We ordered some bread baskets, which contained delicious baked flat bread. I ordered the vegetable dolma, which was eggplant with spinach inside and potatoes covered with tomato sauce with a side of rice. I liked it but it was a little tomato-ey for my taste. I also tasted some mantwo, which was like a big fried dumpling with potato and other vegetables inside. It was all pretty tasty. I think the tastiest thing of all for me was the garlic yogurt sauce that came from my friend's kaddo borawni appetizer. My boyfriend also really loved the lambmeat in his stew dish.
It's a nice place to consider going when trying to decide where to go. A warm 4 stars from me.
The Helmand was delicious.
The appetizers, soups, and entrees were all wonderful, especially when mixed together. The wine selection, service and ambiance were all great ... but then there was the bread. I'm a big Afghan food lover but this was not like any sort of Afghan bread I've been served before. I'm used to being served Afghan naan but this bread almost had a ciabatta-like quality to it, and I don't mean that as a compliment. It wasn't bad, just disappointing.
Overall a nice experience.
I've been here once and was VERY happy with my experience. Of course, I had to order the kaddo borawni (pumpkin appetizer) and it lived up to its reputation on this site. The night I visited, there was a special trio of fish entree (salmon, grouper (?), and halibut (?)- I can't remember exactly) and it was delicious!
I used to eat Kofta Chalow at my friend Orzala's house growing up, so rich and flavorful, full of pungent spices. I tried the vegetable version at the Helmand and it was pretty good. My favorite thing at the restaurant had to be the cardamom tea.
We had a reservation, but still waited about 10-15 minutes for a table. Relaxed ambiance.
This place rocks, it is crampy and tight you sit right on top of other diners! but the food is great and amazing prices, service is average, but Middle Eastern is my favorite, make reservations!
