This place deserves an extra half star but since that isn't an option, it's a little closer to a 3 star vs a 4 star for me. This is a new restaurant located across the street from Marche Centrale. What drew me in to try it, was the very pretty and inviting exterior, the interior doesn't disappoint and is a rarity for such a pretty place with a low priced menu, the most expensive meal costing $14.95!
The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous and spotless, very impressive. The decor is well thought out and I think they must have the nicest bathrooms I have ever seen in a restaurant. It isn't a full service restaurant, but more of a food court ordering system. You order at the counter and are given a round pager that buzzes when your food is ready for pick up on a red, cafeteria style tray. The staff is very nice and friendly, and were great at answering questions about the food and menu.
As always, my husband and I ordered a bunch of different items to try. The Hearath kabab plate comes with rice and salad, a chicken brochette and a filet mignon brochette, the chicken was spiced really well with a tiny kick of heat, and grilled perfectly. The filet mignon I was less fond of, not that it was bad, I just expected more but my husband did enjoy it. The rice was good, and the salad was your standard green salad with a creamy dressing.
The freshly baked Afghani bread and dipping sauces were a nice addition. We also had the badenjan (eggplant dish) which was good but the bitterness from the eggplant peel was more pronounced than I would have expected. The mantou was delicious, that and the chicken brochette were my fave aspects of the meal. With a few simple tweaks for the food, this place would easily go over a 4 star for me, I'll be returning for sure to try some other dishes.
I should also mention that this restaurant is kid friendly, they have high chairs and a change table in the bathroom. The staff is also very attentive with children, that alone is enough to have me come back!