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| - Santi and I discovered this Afghan restaurant on Yelp and came to visit on several occasions. The horizontal interior was equip with a front counter, overhead menu, good number of tables, moderate lighting, and maps and images of Afghanistan. The atmosphere can be sparse, but still home-like based on previous visits.
The Uzbek Pulaw ($13.99) encompassed one skewer of lamb cubes, cucumber salad, and Afghan rice. The lamb was tasty and nicely seasoned, but was also too small when measured against the Chicken Boti. As a national dish, the Afghan rice came with bits of lamb, shredded carrots, and raisins buried into the rice mixture. We unexpectedly found lamb innards due to its metallic flavor, and the brothy sauce that was used for seasoning had an off-putting profile. Portions were generous, but comparatively, the Chicken Boti was the better choice.
The Chicken Karahi ($12.99) arrived with half of a chicken served in a ginger, jalapeno, tomato sauce, and our choice of Tandoori Chili Naan. The combination of dark and white meat was tender and sensational. The cooked-down flavors of ginger and jalapeno provided the spiciness, and the tomato sauce helped round out the sharp edges. Serving was plentiful. We wished the dish came with more heat and sauce for the rice, but this was our favorite dish at this restaurant.
The Lamb Shank ($12.99) came with one large bulky piece of lamb shank, cucumber salad, and Afghan rice. The lamb was easy to fork off the bones, but there was little seasoning to alter the gaminess. Unlike other Afghan restaurants, the profile of their rice carried a strange oily aftertaste. The cucumber salad was served in room temperature and tasted more like a filler than anything else.
The Chicken Boti ($9.99) came with one skewer of chicken breast marinated with spices. The chicken skewer was sizable, tender, delicious, and nicely seasoned. The sides of cilantro and yogurt sauces were delicious. Interested diners should note that the regular basmati rice was the better option when compared to the Afghan rice that tend to overwhelm the flavor of the skewers.
The Tandoori Chili Naan ($2.99) came with large pieces covered with cilantro and jalapeno. The spicy tandoori flavors were captivating to couple with the delightful thick and crispy textures. There was a resounding crunch in every bite.
The location in the strip mall provided ample parking. Interested diners should expect large portions, reasonable prices, home-like atmosphere, and down-to-earth customer service. Despite shortcomings, there are still plenty to look forward to on their menu. I would be returning to try the Goat Karachi, Paneer Tikka Masala, Eggplant, Cauliflower, Okra, and Garlic Naan.
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