Afghan Restaurants near Newark, CA

“This is our favorite Afghani place in the Eastbay. The food is always great and the staff is nice. You must try the Bolani and the Chapi kabob. The staff goes over and beyond each time and even trys to accommodate when they have events that books out the restaurant.“

“We are from Connecticut, and during a recent trip to the Bay Area, we had the extreme good fortune to try the Afghan Awasana Kabob House. Oh my ... what an experience! The food was superb … an epicurean delight, but also plentiful, and very reasonably priced. The qabuli palow - a lamb shank dish was a standout, and the squash bolani - a stuffed flatbread was out of this world. The owner was very friendly during dinner, only to be surpassed by what happened after our dinner. Upon leaving, our car would not start. The owner offered to jump start our car. When that did not work, he offered us a ride back to the house where we were staying ... which we gratefully accepted. On the way, while we were thanking him profusely, he indicated that this was not an imposition as he routinely gave rides to his workers. I was moved to tears with his generosity. The Afghan Awasana Kabob House stimulated my palate, satiated my appetite, and above all, nourished my soul with renewed faith in the kindness of humanity. A truly memorable evening that will not soon be forgotten.“

“The Quabili pallaw was delicious - the lamb was tender and the raisins with rice was well done. Generous portion, though a bit pricey for a meal. Minor nitpick is that the basmati rice used could be more fragrant, but that is a personal preference.The triple combo was a meal with good variety. I found the chicken rather tough and dry, but this is expected. The highlights were the other 2 meats, and served in combination with the salad and rice it made for an excellent combination of a meal.Finally, we had the Borani Bajan appetiser. It was really enjoyable. I would definitely return for this refreshing dish.Overall a pleasant experience. Parking a little difficult, environment is basic which appealed to me as an inexpensive restaurant, prices are decent, service is pass-able, nitpicking here because the server was holding her phone while attending to us. We were here for the food, and the food is excellent.“

“This is one of my favorites Afghan restaurant, unfortunately they have changed their famous chapli Kabob. :(This message is for the owner, please bring your old chef or keep the same recipe especially for your chapli kabob. Look at my picture and the previous review pictures, you will notice, the color, texture and believe me the taste is not the same :(“

“The kabob plate has well seasoned meat with a large side of basmati rice, TWO sides of different salads, and two pieces of sesame flat bread. Delicious experience!Easy, friendly, quick takeout option. This restaurant is reliable and doesn’t skimp! Kudos!“

“The potatoes bolanis, cream rolls and chocolate cake slices are delicious. The rote is very delicious too, especially the rote for the 40th day celebration of a baby's birth. When ordered beforehand, they will bake a big, special rote with almonds. I always get the 40th day rotes for the babies of my family and small sized one to distribute among family.“

“Caravan is hands down one of the best Afghan restaurants I have ever been to. From the moment I walked in, the staff provided excellent service and made me feel right at home.I ordered the bolani as an appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. The dough was perfectly cooked and the filling was seasoned to perfection. For my main dish, I opted for the chicken kabob and it did not disappoint. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the seasoning was just right.Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Caravan. The food was top-notch, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I will definitely be returning to try more of their amazing dishes. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Afghan cuisine.“

“All was delicious; however, some basic items one might expect were unavailable, possibly due to a large party (80) that would be there later. Our group of 6 was easygoing about not being able to order some things we'd wanted. The disappointment didn't last long because what was available was very good.“

“Every time I ask them to increase the amount of rice, they do not respond, although I pay a decent tip. However, they sometimes give me rice and I pay for it because the amount of rice is smaller than usual. I hope Aziz and the workers there appreciate our love for Afghan rice and increase the amount.“