Came back here again and the food was just as delicious, despite some minor hiccups. This time I got the Sea Bass dinner and oh my GOD that fish was delicious and perfectly seasoned and cooked.
It was much busier for dinner than for the earlier time I came for lunch and it seems their system needs some work. You order at the counter, but it takes normal restaurant time to get your food and so you're left waiting a while. When it is busy, it's difficult to know when your food is ready and who they're calling.
My guest's meal was served about 5 minutes before mine. When mine was ready, the owner brought it to my table, apologized for the wait, and explained that the fish takes longer to cook. This is understandable and was a nice bit of customer service for sure. I don't expect full restaurant service but other restaurants have done the hybrid of ordering at a counter/being served a lot more effectively.
Also, they need music. It was eerily quiet and the atmosphere in general could use some work.
You will have no problems at all with the food at Helmand Kabob but as a hospitality professional I see little quirks that I hope will be addressed soon for an all-around great experience.
(I should also note, though they DID still have 5 bottles of cherry coke left, they were out of vanilla coke... I am scared that was a limited time thing. This would be make me very sad, if true)