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For three star Afghan, try Helmand, The in the Greater Boston area. This restaurant is situated in the Central neighborhood. It's been awarded the Best of Date Spot and Best of Vegetarian Food awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms. This place is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food an aromatic haze of spice.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made it here to try what everyone's been raving about. While I think it was a very good meal, I did not feel like it was a 5-star meal.For apps, we got the kaddo and the bowlawni. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having a hard time deciding on a rating for Helmand, since my experience ranged from high highs and low lows.The food was tremendous. Dips & bread are wonderful, as everyone claims. Around the table...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The meal I ordered came out right and delicious. Three other people in my party, however, had miserable experiences. First our server was very awkward, and took down an order incorrectly, delaying...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants.The flatbread and dips to start are delicious. Meat dishes and other dumpling-type things are great. My favorite is kaddo, it's like mashed potatoes but made with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was actually very good. If you like Indian food you'll like Afghani food. The service was fast, but the waiting staff was a bit lethargic. Most importantly, which really annoyed me was that I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in the minority here, but I was unimpressed by Helmand and left fairly disappointed after reading all the great reviews here on yelp.Maybe it was just overhyped and my expectations were too high....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was glad that we made reservations. I was even more glad when I called and told them we were going to be 10 minutes late and it would be ok. We arrived and was surprised to see the placed packed....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ohhh I love this place. The food is delicious, decently priced, and they will give you as much bread as you want with fantastic sauces including a yogurt sauce. I love the vegetarian dishes,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, delicious, delicious. Was told I must try the pumpkin dish so we got that for an appetizer--MUST ORDER THAT WHEN YOU GO! Wine was good, service was good, food was good. Great atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last evening, me and a bunch of friends dinned at Helmand. Since we were coming from work, we were are all tired, cranky and dressed in casuals. There is a back room which is lot quieter and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been twice since I moved to the area and was impressed both times. The place was packed on both occasions, once a Wednesday night, the other a Tuesday night, I couldn't believe the popularity of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a great time - food & service are excellent. It can get warm in there, due to the oven. Definitely make reservations because it can get crowded. Prices are very reasonable. Parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This one of the places where it's good, but it wouldn't be my priority to go back here. Soooo. It's just okay.Pluses were the Afghan bread and the cinnamon flavored rice. Lamb was good. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bummer this is kind of in an out-of-the-way spot... or on the other hand, maybe it's easier to get in than it would be if it were in the South End.Really great food- I agree with Stephen Y., if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Helmand is one of the places I bring out of town guests to blow them away with the quality of the food available in Cambridge.All their dishes show an excellent sensibility for how flavors work...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, went for the first time last night. Amazing lamb and rice. Endless tasty bread with delicious sauces. A little expensive give the serving size but the flavor makes up for it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place which is always full. We learnt that the hard way - One a 10F day in the winter we showed up expecting it to be empty. Hmmm, I think it was JUST a 45 min wait. The Cambridge crowd just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars, possibly even 4.75. This place is one of my absolute favorites in the city. I'm a total whore for Middle Eastern flavors, and this place just knocks it out of the park. I completely agree...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hello friend. Do you enjoy food? Do you enjoy good food? Do you enjoy really deliciously good food? Do you want to try something different for a change? If so, the Helmond may be what you are looking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like meat that you can cut with a fork, please try the chapendaz. You won't be disappointed.I know it's hard when there are a bevy of other delicious lamb and beef options, but it was so good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I know it's been said over and over now by fellow Yelpers, but holy pumpkin. The kadoo is unlike anything I've ever tasted! The eggplant (that also comes with the Vegetarian Special) is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, I think they put crack in their food. When you're eating it, it's basically like good, solid, Middle Eastern home cooking, right? Expertly seasoned, cozy dishes along the lines of roasted lamb,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
worth every penny. very nicely done middle-eastern food, wonderful service, lush decor. ranks on par with my favorite middle-eastern restaurant in NYC.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Helmand several times and tried several different dishes and I can honestly say I've NEVER been disappointed. The bread is amazing - it comes out of the oven like a surf-board and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food-Fantastic!The ambiance- warm and cozyThe service- friendly and helpfulThe bread- fresh from the oven, airy but crispy served with tasty sauces: cilantro, yogurt garlic and onion chutney (?)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, all Yelpers, again, you haven't let me down. The Kaddo (sweet soft, but not too soft pumpkin) is AMAZING. It reminds me of this storybook I had as a kid where the little boy in it wished for all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Kadoo (roasted pumpkin) is the stuff of that dreams are made of, and everything else I've eaten here (leek dumplings, eggplant, lamb) has been stellar. We're talking explosions of flavor on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great meals every time I go. Maybe it's because the Karzai family owns this place and insists on excellence?Everyone is right about the kaddo. I don't even like pumpkin and I love this dish.Love the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I'm in town for a conference and this place was highly recommended by our instructor and the concierge. This is my first time eating in an Afghan restaurant but I have had Afghan food at a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After 233 reviews, what more can one say about this place. Five starts for the food, five stars for the atmosphere, five stars for the price. Not having a car makes this place a bit of a hassle for me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It has been a while since I've been to Helmand. Not sure why, because every time I went it was absolutely DELICIOUS. When any of my friends tell me they are going to dine there, I tell them, you HAVE...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very un-assuming restaurant hidden in Cambridge with great food and service. Went on a Monday evening and the place was packed, highly recommend getting reservations before hand. What we ate- Fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place lives up to the hype as concerns their hearth baked bread and pumpkin appetizer. they have an employee whose job it is to solely attend to the bread oven. what a blessing he is. the three...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*Sighhh...When can we go back to The Helmand?*As I am writing this review, over a month after I was here (bad Purvi R., bad) I can still taste the delicious bread and chutneys in my mouth. Goodness...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good - a friend and I split two vegetarian entrees (Khorma Challow and Showla) and enjoyed both dishes, along with the bread. The house white wine was decent and affordable. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first Helmand experience was a good one. We arrived on time to the Helmand for our reservation for a table for 10 and were seated in about 10 minutes (they had to clear and reset the table from the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two friends and I came in at 6pm with no reservation - and the hostess didn't seem thrilled with that, but she brought us to the back room, and things only improved from there. Our waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand how this restaurant is rated so highly in Zagat. I've been to The Helmand twice, and the quality of the food was inconsistent; I would say the food was okay at best for my first...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Helmand is an Afghan restaurant found in an unassuming location next to the Cambridge Side Galleria. Four of us went in for dinner on the Saturday before Memorial Day 2009 to celebrate my friends'...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Read all the reviews and decide if you wanna go to The Helmand. I was apprehensive to try a new cuisine, but I was very happy with my choice of the Kaddo appetizer and for my entree, I chose the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite America's stance of Afghanistan....I've gotta say that I'm a fan of the food. We sure had fun trying to pronouce the dishes, but it was well worth the effort. We had the dumplings...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, really delicious Afgan cuisine. I am familiar with Persian food and recognized some of the same flavors in Helmand's dishes. Although I was a bit apprehensive about the kaddo due to mixed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A question: if a restaurant messed up your bill to your advantage, would you say anything, or keep your mouth shut, pay the bill and get the hell out as quickly as possible?My answer: Hell yeah!!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute FAVORITE restaurant in the Boston area. There is nothing on this menu that is not fantastic. The best dish is the kaddo which is brown sugar, pumpkin, yogurt, and ground beef togther -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this restaurant--it's my favorite place by far. The freshly baked bread comes to the table all warm and wonderful and with tasty dipping sauces. I've never ordered anything here that I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My name is Hana and I am very hard-headed. I really don't like to admit that I am wrong. I said that I dislike Helmand's food and service, and that was that. There are tons of other places that I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent. Try the baked baby pumpkin dishes. Every time I take someone here they are impressed.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My second dinner at The Helmand, and I can't wait to go back. Unbelievable food, impeccable staff, great atmosphere. This time I had the dwopiaza, and I will have that again next time, it was so good,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at this place so bad...it's not even worth wasting my time to write about it. So I will be brief. I went there twice. Once I had food and the second time I just walked out. The first...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked The Helmand. The bread as really good. The kaddo was delicious. The chowpan was really nice and the Lamb Lawand was very tasty. In other words, it was all good, without exception....
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here about a week ago on a Friday night and enjoyed a great meal with some friends. They begged for a reservation early that afternoon and squeezed one in for 7-8:30. These friends showed up 30...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites for food. They serve unusual and flavorful selections and I've never had anything there I haven't enjoyed. The tables are a bit close together and the ambiance is fair, but a very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place might be a nightmare for the claustrophobic, despite its high ceilings, but the space is put efficiently to use. The smells of the food and watching the bread being constantly made in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great menu and excellent, home-like atmosphere. Loved the large dining tables. Would eat here again.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmmmm....For me, ambiance is often more important than food. I went to the Helmand with some acquaintances from college I hadn't seen in forever and this was the perfect setting. Upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been meaning to try the Helmand for quite some time now, and last night it finally happened. We got there around 7:20, put our name on the list, and were told it would be about a 15-minute...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of those amazing restaurants that makes you eat slowly, like your subconsciousness is forcing you to savor the meal. Make reservetions in advance! They gratiously seated us after 30 minutes wait...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A new update from my prior review. I took away a few stars. If you have ever been to Helmand, you would know that service isn't always up to par. Turn around time is fast, and for the most part they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants I've been to in Boston. The food is fantastic!Many have mentioned the baby pumpkin and the lamb main courses as delicious, and I haven't had the pleasure of trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Visited for the first time recently. We had a great meal and a great overall dining experience. Here's what we had, based on reading some Chowhound reviews. Started with apps: pumpkin kaddo, which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had awesome afghan food in other cities. This one was fine, service was great, and a decent wine list with a range of selections, but I just was unimpressed by the food.The kaddo in particular...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love deep-fried meatballs, a Haitian tradition, and I've always thought that a meatball could not be prepared for consumption in a better manner. Ground meat seasoned with spices from the West...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My all time favorite restaurant. The food, desserts, and wine selection are exquisite. However, service tends to be slow as the restaurant is always packed. It usually takes a while for water...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved so much about the place: atmosphere, massive wine list (though only 3-4 wines available by the glass...!),huge fire place, service, parking around the corner (see the hostess for a ticket for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The atmosphere is a little interesting - feels like you're in someone's living room almost - but the food is AMAZING! Try anything with pumpkin in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend brought me here for my birthday, it's classy yet casual. The clay oven in plain sight is nice touch. It's not just for show, they actually make bread in it and the bread is phenomenal.I have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to rating a restaurant I took a date to I am usually colored by how the date went, if she throws up on my shoes, the restaurant was bad; if I throw her shoes up, the restaurant was good....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put..this is an orgasm for your mouth.Medium sized nondescript place (meaning a ninja would have a hard time finding it), always packed for dinner. You have to call and make reservations ahead...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has excellent food, that is flavorful and the portions are pretty big, too. My one complaint is that each time I have gone here, the waitstaff try to rush you through dinner. They try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummmmmm this food is truly delicious!! it is a tad pricey but nice for an evening out. All of the sauces that accompany the food are really interesting and flavorful. All of their meats are realllly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Cambridge a few years ago, the Helmand was one of my favorite restaurants. It really set the standard for Afghani food for me, and every other Afghani restaurant I've been to, even in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I have opposite tastes, so it can be tough for us to agree on a restaurant. I'm a vegetarian, and he loves a thick, juicy steak. But we could both find something good on the menu. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience with Afghani cuisine - Wonderful! Exceptionally friendly, unobtrusive service and absolutely superb food. Great vegetarian selections. I wish I lived closer! n.b. They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The other night, I was craving something ethnic and different for dinner, and opted to come here based on the excellent Yelp reviews for it as well as the fact that I had never had Afghan cuisine...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to everyone who posted before me - I went based on these recommendations!Everything was very yummy. It is sort of in the middle of nowhere on a nowhere street, but the food is delish. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ate there a couple of weeks ago and this was one of the best restaurant meals I've had in a very long time. The wait was about 45 mins on a Tuesday evening, (and not exactly in a high-density...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came into this restaurant skeptical but ended up loving it. The kado (honeyed pumpkin with beef) was an amazing combination of the really sweet and salty. The fish was fresh and complimented nicely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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In my opinion Helmand has some of the best food in Cambridge. The unique dishes are unlike anything you'll find in the area, and the bread made on the premises is amazing. The onl drawback is that the service...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
delish! the best parts were the grilled meats and the fresh bread with sauces - very happy with this place!
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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Inside of 5 minutes after sitting down I knew the service was brutal. First, we're at a table of 10, and my girlfriend decides to tag along. She's already eaten, but wants to be with us. She'll order an...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food gets a 5, the ambiance only a three. After waiting 20 minutes at 9 p.m. on a Wednesday evening, we were ushered to a cramped table in a back room with a vaulted ceiling. The problem with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still can't be beat. This place is always packed to the gills which is a good sign.The food here is quite simply amazing. The bread and dipping sauces that comes with your meal will blow your mind....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give it a 4.5 for food, 2 for service. Sorry, the waiter was just plain rude, and it didn't strike me as an I'm having a bad day type of thing. Seated fine, menues fine, dipping sauces arrive, no...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food. I second everybody's good reviews of the place. I haven't been there recently but had gone several times between 2001 and 2006 when I'd lived there or when I'd visit friends in Boston....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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I organized a formal dinner at Helmand in Cambridge (for a group of 12), and called two weeks in advance for a reservation. I called again two days prior to confirm, and was told that I would be charged $100...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are two restaurants that I have a problem getting reservations for anytime of year in Boston - Grotto (which I have yet to try) and The Helmand.So I was floored when I rang and made a same day...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long overdue review.very meat-focused - in fact if you look at their online menu, one of the vegetarian items is covered in ground beef sauce - ok this is obviously a mistake, but it leads you to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes delicious food & the atmosphere is great. You should make reservations since it's always pretty damn busy. They have very nice people working there. Their menu is vegeatrian friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Afghani in the Boston area.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to celebrate my favorite Yelper, Susie A's, birthday. Yay!Sus is obsessed with pumpkin AND trying new and different places, and seeing that The Helmand is known for their pumpkin dish and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Helmand has very good and very interesting food. I have eaten there half a dozen times since they opened, however, my last two visits were unpleasant due to maitre'd attitude and poor service. We were seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, a bit pricey to though. Definitely try Qabelee and Chupan kabab.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Nice setting. Good service. Good value... good lamb entree for $18
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews on Yelp, I had to check it out. It was AMAZING and quite possibly the best food I have had in the Cambridge/Boston area! This was also my first time trying Afghan cuisine,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is straight up tasty. We came here last night after work and were seated within 10 minutes for a table for 5 - the place was busy but they tend to turnover their tables fast (great when...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was that Hamid Karzai over in the corner booth?Seriously, his brother owns the place and anytime Mr. President is in town, it is closed for a special family meal.Our Afghani roommate said his mother...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experience here has been absolutely fabulous but only after I was seated. Mind you! I have been to this place ummmm one two many times;) Getting a reservation is near impossible task and the lady...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could eat their yogurt sauce by the spoonful. Everything was delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made my way back to Helmand a year after my first visit. Since it was one of my early dining experiences in Boston, I thought I was going to find better. But when I came back here for my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Helmand is where I learned to love pumpkin in a non-Jack o' Lantern kinda way. I am rarely one to order something vegetarian, but please do yourself a favor and order one of the pumpkin dishes at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service, great price, and great ambiance!It has many vegetarian dishes, very unique tastes. I love their pumkin dishes and their fruit/yogurt dessert was very freshing. Not to miss...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Helmand is the closest thing to the perfect restaurant I have ever seen. It's clean, not really chic, but the decor is nice in a comforting way. The food is not only amazing, but also novel, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, I have not tried their sister restaurant in San Francisco. I miss the Kado, yummy pumpkin with minced meat and spices.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I am a really picky eater and usually don't like food that aren't Asian (Italian food makes me feel disgustingly full, Mediterranean food is forgettable, Mexican food just tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how the Helmand manages to do such delicious things with food. People's eyes become stars when this place comes up. I've heard more than one person say it was the best meal they ever had....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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We both got lamb (there are so many choices for lamb!) and it was incredibly...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent preparations of Afghani food, including a wonderful Qabele. Overall, fine food in a clean, pleasant environment.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful big flavors, especially the grilled marinated meats. Sides and appetizers delicious. Desserts are OK.Nice decor, round tables a little uncomfortable when you're with a big party (it's hard...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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I'm not an Afghan cuisine expert since I've only eaten this particular type of food a couple of times but if it tastes good then thats all that matters.The service was good and the atmosphere is very intimate....
kudzu.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to take people. Awesome atmosphere! You walk in and it feels like you were just welcomed into some one's personal dining room. It was such a warm feeling.The appetiser was just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Middle Eastern restaurants I have been to. To start, they provide fresh oven-baked flatbread with three special house sauces. My favorite was the green sauce which had jalapeno,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not an Afghan cuisine expert since I've only eaten this particular type of food a couple of times but if it tastes good then thats all that matters. I ordered the Khorma Challow (leg of lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can anyone not LOVE this place?? I don't even have much to say other than soooooo good. Kaddo! And delicious "chutneys" with the complimentary pita bread that I always eat too much of. Ambience is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from The Helmand and I liked it for the most part. Parking was easy, wait wasn't so bad given that we ended up with nice table. The host can use some lessons of friendliness. Upon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here a long time ago but I remember it like it was 3 weeks ago. You don't come across too many afghani restaurants in these parts so I was happy to see one so close to home. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is excellent. Reservations have to be made early or you find yourself not getting a place on the weekends. Once you have eaten here, it is easy to understand why this is the case....
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been one time. The food was good, and service was decent. The most memorable quality of this restaurant was the back room where we were seated. All the parties sitting around us seemed to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed with this place. The decor and ambiance are both great. We came here on a Sunday night and the place was pretty packed, luckily we had reservations and were seated immediately....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food atmosphere and pricing are all FANTASTIC. It's only ok place for a date, only because it's so formal that it could be potentially awkward. The last time I went here,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man I love this place. After a hiatus lasting about a year or so, I went back last night and had a delicious dinner. Food, service and ambiance is just as good as I remember. And talk about a bargain!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I would have had a better experience, but I thought this place was awful. That being said, my friend loved it and thought it was very authentic and well done. I personally did not like the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would kill for their kodda recipe. Baby pumpkin has never been so delicious.My mom and I had dinner at the Helmand last night, and there was not one thing wrong the experience. Not one. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(Check out some of the photos I uploaded)The Helmand in Cambridge is the first Afghan restaurant in the area. Its uniqueness tracks food lovers near and far.The Helmand sets on a quite street one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had Afghani food before, and this place did not disappoint. My friends took me here for my birthday and we shared all the dishes. I really liked their baby pumpkin, and you can't go wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Havne't been in years but still remember it being delicious. Perhaps Boston's MOST authentic Middle Eastern cuisine (so I'm told by friends who've lived in Iran).
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Do you think they meant for the building to look like it belongs in Afghanistan or is that just a coincendence?" my friend asked as we approached the squat, square structure at 7 or so on a Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!(pause)Wow, WOW... woooooow. woah~If I could put into words how delicious this place is, that's EXACTLY how I'd do it!I stumbled to this restaurant on an accident, and once I stepped in, I knew I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You cooked my lamb perfectly. Your waiter was charming. Your food is totally cheap for how great the quality is. The quantities are too massive, how hungry do I need to be? The flavors did not knock...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our trip to Helmand on Friday was like revisiting my first kiss with my husband-- it was sweet, exciting and full of potential for future happy moments.As always, we were greeting by a happily not to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Friends had dinner party here and I was VERY put off by the reviews here, but honestly, it was a great dining experience. The service was FINE - quick, but not rushed, and very polite. The food was great, came...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There are places where I'm willing to overlook inattentive, unprofessional service in favor of amazing food. This isn't one of those.After our appetizers (which were quite delicious), the waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oddly enough, anyone who was Asian, Black or Latino happened to be sitting in the back corner of this restaurant, including my party of four. I don't know if that was strategic or mere coincidence.......
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant! I came to discover it in a very random way. When I was visiting San Francisco back in 2000 I wanted to try a local ethnic restaurant and had done some searches online and in my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I have eaten at Helmand the other members of my group have gotten great food. I have never been super satisfied with what I order.The first time we went we got the pumpkin appetizer and it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. I discovered it for the first time about 5 years ago and just went again this past Friday. It's still spectacular. Lots of interesting dishes, with a healthy choice of vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST middleeastern food I've ever had. Better than the food I had in Middle east!!!!! Their signiture lamb dish is sooooooo good. Their free bread and dipping sauces are sooooooo perfect. I am...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended to me as a good restaurant to try out with my best friend on her birthday. I enjoyed the meal so much that in the months following this meal, it became THE place for me to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Helmand was my first experience with Afghani food, and it was quite good. We were quickly brought flat bread and three sauces to go with it. The green sauce was some kind of cilantro sauce that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so many good things about this restaurant and I had a higher expectation on it. The food is very well prepared, very yummy. Lamb dishes are very delicious. But for someone's family who use...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I felt out of place here when I went because everyone was middle-aged, and I'm in college. But after that initial apprehension, I had a great experience at Helmand. The food is fantastic, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bread when you sit down: Awesome.Appetizer: Fantastic.Dinner: Lovely.Dessert: Just right.Cost: Very affordable.Service: What the f---? Did these people graduate from the McDonalds school of waitering...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my money, I liked the food at Ali Baba Tandoor just a little bit better. The food is still good here, and of the two, of course, it's got the better ambiance. I kind of want to give it 3.5...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would go back here just for the Banjan. Don;t know what that is without going to their menu and looking at the descriptions? What are you??? Not cultured??? Joke. It's actually "Pan-fried eggplant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great.I came here for my 22nd birthday and it was my first time trying Afghani food. Delish!! Tons of veggies, cooked and spiced just right.The decor is lovely: the place is done up kind...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Great food, incredibly bad service. Last time I will go there. We called for a reservation and were only offered one at 9:30pm. We arrived on time, were seated, and given menus. But we did not get to order...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good Afghan food outside the Bay Area is VERY hard to find and Helmand delivered big time. In fact, this Helmand is much better than its namesake in San Francisco. Though, they only gave us two fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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I was there last night (Monday) and the place was completely packed! This was my third visit, and as always the food was absolutely delicious! Our server was a great guy, who complemented all of our choices...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was there last night (Monday) and the place was completely packed! This was my third visit, and as always the food was absolutely delicious!Our server was a great guy, who complemented all of our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it here the other night -- and I was impressed! As a vegetarian there were LOTS of good and yummy options and for not too expensive. Tyler B and I had to go back and work after -- so we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the spinach and the pumpkin sides!
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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The Helmand is well worth a monthly visit. There is plenty of space but you should make a reservation. It is a great place to go with a group of friends. Share your appetizers and your entrees to get a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's almost no point in me writing a review since so many good things have already been said about Helmand. But I'll write one anyway.The food is superb. Afghani is pretty much a blend of Middle...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit that before I walked in the door, I had a lot of preconceptions about this place. Having recently overcome my Indian aversion, Middle Eastern is pretty much the only cuisine I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for vegetarian food and wine (including solid, affordable house glasses). Four for ambiance. Negative three stars for uppity owner-cum-matre d' endlessly arguing when he screws up your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The second you walk in this place, you know your meal is going to be amazing! The smell of all of the wonderful spices hits you and you start salivating, wondering in the back of your mind if these...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i would go back just for the Kaddo. who doesn't like pumpkin in their appetizer?
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went with my boyfriend to Helmand on the rave reviews that I had seen for it in the Zagat guide. It didn't hurt that my roommate gave me a $50 certificate so that our meal for two (one appetizer and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic, interesting food at very reasonable prices. Also, plenty of vegetarian options for those interested in that. Also, very interesting ambiance.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
W-O-W!The Helmand gave me an amazing dining experience. My date and I started out with some vegetarian ravioli appetizers. The topping and stuffing on those was excellent. Then, I got the vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ethnic vibe, with great flat bread and good good. Lots of lamb dishes. Service was average. Seating was kind of cramped, but otherwise enjoyable.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So here I am with review #122 of The Helmand. What more is there to say?Great Afghani food, excellent service, knowledgeable staff, great for those who love their meat and their veggies. You'd...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unexpectedly lovely atmosphere and unique food for the area. But have some Pepto handy. I'm just sayin'.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Helmand for our company holiday party last night and it was an all-around wonderful experience. I had been to Ali Baba Tandoor (see review) and had a craptastic experience, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times over five years and every experience was good. Their pumpkin kaddo (appetizer) is to die for, and so is the bread they serve at every meal. I love sitting in the large room...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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I had dinner at Helmand last night and have to say I have never felt more rushed at a restaurant. There were 4 of us and we had a reservation, yet the service was so quick and inpersonal that they should...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the helmand is the only afghanistan cuisine in town. the restaurant has been increasingly popular since it was discovered by locals after 9/11. every dish here is fabulous. the bread served with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dad loved being treated like royalty. He was in his element whenever he was offered rose water to wash his hands before a meal, if he was called by name by the waitress, if scotch glasses were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Surprise surprise, another glowing review for the Helmand. Honestly, they could serve the worst Afghani food on the planet and I wouldn't be able to tell you as I have absolutely no basis for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great! The lamb was really good - lots of vegetarian food options too. 4 stars for the food. Minus 1 star for the wait and for the service. Our waitress tried. Note "tried". Wasn't able...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best restaurants for Cantabrigian vegetarians to visit. I recently came here with several friends and we shared an appetizer order of Bowlani (pan-fried pastry shells garnished with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food, great price. I love the pumpkin dish! My SO and I both can't get enough of this place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah Helmand. The place which is owned by Hamid Karzai/Nouri al-Maliki/Osama Bin Laden's brother/uncle/nephew. I've been here twice and had very good Afghan food. Granted, this is the only place I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, I have to say thanks yelp for this find. The food was great, nothing was left on any of our plates. The lamb was so tender. The bread was brought out promptly and we couldn't get enough of it....
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had Afghani food before, so I didn't know what to expect when I came here, but WOW. First off, I LOVE their dipping sauces with the bread. 3 types: yogurt, spicy, and cilantro. Mix them all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Helmand is a great example of how good Yelp is. I really want to give this place just over 4 stars - which is exactly what it averages with all the yelp reviews so far. Collective taste wins out....
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place was great. The dining area has a formal atmosphere, what with the dim lighting and wine glasses at every place setting. The prices are a little high ($12-$15 a plate), yet nowhere...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place does get busy and you will probably need a reservation to get a seat but the food is excellent and the prices are reasonable. Decor is swank with a little middle eastern flair. can't go...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soooo delicious. Very nice atmosphere. They bring you this amazing fresh bread that they bake in the oven in the dining room, with several chutneys. There are many vegetarian options. Definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Colorful, delicious, and surprising!SO GOOD! Such a random location -- across from the Galleria in East Cambridge...bonus I can walk there. Really cool decor and atmosphere in the restaurant. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
worth the trip. food is above avg. place is small so make a res on sat.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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It is my plesure to tell you that Helmand is good and I wish you going up more.
openlist - user review - 10/19/2007
5.0 of 5 stars.
Delightfully good food. I don't like lamb. In fact, I really hate it. But I tried it at this restaurant, and I must say that I really enjoyed it. That goes to show just how good the food at this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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I'm an Afghan and I have been to Helmand twice. To begin with the restaurant has a nice layout. The indoor bakery makes it very nice and traditional. I get a feeling of being in a restaurant back home when I...
menupages.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: flavor explosion. This place never fails to satisfy me. I'm a vegetarian and a pretty picky eater--this place has plenty of veggie options as well as meat dishes. I would describe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After months of hearing how awesome The Helmand is, my friend (who loves Helmand) and I ventured out last night. The first thing that struck me was how packed it was for a Sunday night! I mean, people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are spending much time in the Boston area you really should make it a point to try this place. I have also been to the one in San Francisco and I give this one a better score. The food,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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OK, I was really apprehensive about going to The Helmand at first because of the bad reviews about their service. But the opportunity of eating "Authentic Afghani Food" was too good to let go. Food: The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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ok... i have recently quit from being a server at The Helmand... and I can honestly say that at some points, the service is terrible. but then i can honestly say also, that it's poor management, and it wasn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Cambridge. I've lived here for 6 years. I'm a meat eater, but this place feels healthy and I bring my veggie-friends here and they always love it. What else is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still think about the Helmand. I think about the Pumpkin dishes and I get reallllly hungry. It is -so- good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just came here for dinner last night and I loved it. Was eager to try it after hearing good things from a couple people. Started out with the Kaddo (baked pumpkin topped with yogurt and ground beef)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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This place serves some of the tastiest food in the Boston area. All the appetizers are good. In the entree section stick to the Grilled meats. The Sauteed or boiled meats are not too good. I have never tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a great place for any hot/spicy food lover out there. This is definitely one of those hole in the walls to take any guest to. My favorite is the koufta challow (spicy meatballs). The flat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Major points off because the service was dreadful. A full HOUR after we ordered our food, our waiter came back and said... " what did you order again?"uh... yeah. Then he brought out the wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there a few yrs ago and loved the food and decor. It was so long ago that I can't remember what I thought of the service. Must have been okay b/c I would definitely return.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We were treated terribly and it is the only restaurant in the Boston area to which I will not go back. I had gone twice before and on those visits enjoyed great food and so-so service. The awful...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Helmand is a great place for dinner if you are near the Cambridgeside Galleria. The flatbread is delicious. The baby pumpkin appetizer is to die for. The entrees weren't too bad either. The service,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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I went to Helmand for the second time this evening... and for the second time, the hostess/lady manager was extremely rude. I arrived at 5pm (without a reservation, since it was so early), and asked for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to invade The Helmand when George Bush(43) was still safely playing executive with baseball teams and couldn't point to Afghanistan on a map. It was great then and it still is. When you try to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big fan of these guys - service is excellent & the food is very unique & reasonably priced. I didn't talk politics w/them, but I'd love to have talked w/Helmand's owner (Mahmood Karzai) about what's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a picky eater. I don't discriminate when it comes to putting things in my mouth, but I sure as hell distinguish a lot. Up until Helmand, I have yet to find a place that made dishes consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the food a lot. The Kaddo is like nothing I have ever had, baked baby pumpkin with a ground beef sauce (never would have imagined something like that), it was very tasty. Some of the guests...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a long time this was my favorite restaurant in the area. It probably still is, actually. I've been on so many dates here.I really like the service - they are the epitome of aloof, but not in a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Complex flavors sometimes fight for prominence on one plate. Subtle Pallow rice could be overpowered by the sharp chicken in the Mourgh Kebab. The spinach was good at first, when it was hot, but as it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food...the pumpkin appetizer yuuuuuummmm. Everything is good- the lamb and beef are so tender. All of the veggies are fresh and tasty. The person, BS., that said "the food is freaking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great date place and great value! This place is also hard to get a reservation to and be sure not to get turned off by the person who answers the phone! This place is great and you really get a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing, flavorful Afghani cuisine, which as some yelpers mentioned is a taste blend of Middle Eastern and Indian. The restaurant is an expansive, open room, brightly lit and welcoming. Enjoyable with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly tasty food at reasonable prices. Higher end feel to the design, decor and table amenities. Watch the bread makers handle baking sheet plus sized pieces of bread in the clay oven. Try the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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I loved the food here. The pumpkin dish tastes like candy. One could even dine on the freshly baked bread with sauces alone. I was extremely happy with my meal. Only complaint is that the seating is a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! Excellent atmosphere, great menu, fantastic service... Tasca in Brighton was my favorite place for a long time but it has been replaced by Helmand, thanks to the great service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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I went to the Helmand for the first time in May 2007. We made a reservation the day before, on the appointed day I called to add 2 more persons. They couldn't find my original reservation; fortunately, they...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been once, but it made quite the impression. The fresh cooked bread from the big stone oven in the restaurant was amazing, and the various dipping sauces supplied with it were very good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never really had much experience with Middle eastern food. My friend took me there there and ever since then it as opened my eyes and this place is amazing. Yes, the wait is lengthy, however...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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I took my hsuband to Helmand this past weekend for his birthday (it was our second time). I made a reservation a week before, for a Saturday night and had no problems. We were promptly seated. Our waitress was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a rainy miserable day looking for comfort food.I had the lamb in a tomato sauce with peas, which was very good, the meat was tender and soft, pulled apart well, and while the sauce was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Helmand a dozen times or more over the past ten years, and it remains one of my favorite Boston-area restaurants. Lovely atmosphere, wonderful food (the mantu is my favorite), and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food - needs more seasoning though [not spicy at all] ... the only thing that really sucked was our 40 years-old hoe-bag waitress ... everyone else was pleasant, the atmosphere was calm, great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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I was not surprised to read all those service complaints here! We were asssigned a waitress who never smiled and was not very courteous at all. It makes a big difference if you are out to enjoy your night....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like the Helmand needs another stellar review! This restaurant is just so good. The wait staff is friendly and so efficient. No sooner have you sipped your water, or finished an appetizer when someone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first couple of times I visited Helmand, I had to wait for about 1/2 hour for my table, even though I had a reservation. My annoyance vanished after I tasted the exquisite cuisine, and Helmand...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Helmand is another restaurant that graces the same block as my office - if only it was open for lunch I could be in serious trouble financially. The food is absolutely delicious - I started with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So AMAZING! This restaurant is fantastic. There are tons of vegetarian options and they are so reasonably priced. This place seems to always be packed no matter what night of the week it is (they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh HELL YES! Helmand is my top choice whenever i come back to Cambridge to visit my family. make sure you get the kaddo - baby pumpkin topped with ground meat and yogurt sauce. it's gasp-out-loud...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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This is one of my top two favorite places in "Boston." Finding it and...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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This place is great. I found helmand on citysearch and my girlfriends and i went there last night for dinner to give it a shot. long story short, we definitely plan on making it back there at least several...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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My fiance and I made reservations for a busy Saturday night with high expectations. The food came very quickly (and was pretty good) and we had cleared our plates in about 30 minutes, though we hadn't yet...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I looooove Helmand! How often have you come across a really, really good Afghani restaurant in Boston? There is such wide variety of choices on their menu that even if you don't want to eat absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here once for a birthday dinner, actually it was my birthday. We were there with a group of about 10 people. Dinner didn't start off well when they held a $50 deposit on my friends visa card...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Afghani food to me is the the Naan and the Tandoor. But I was dissapointed in Helmand. The naan was kind of inspid. My fish dish had tons of potato on it. The food didnt seem...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is surely a place not to be missed. Pros: Impressive service and awesome food. Cons: Tables are way to close to each other especially for couples Very limited choice of wine served...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic menu, very reasonable prices. The only con is they don't serve lunch, only dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Afghan restaurant! I went there at 9PM on Thursday night, and it was packed. Very popular. Make reservations. We were lucky to get a table. The bread coming out of the iron brick oven is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was fantastic, but a couple of "know before you go" tips that would have made my visit much more pleasant.First, the restaurant will not, under any circumstances, split a check on a credit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best afghani food i've ever eaten. okay - only afghani food i've ever eaten, but it was outstanding. the bread? i mean, the bread!everytime i've come here has been w/vegetarian friends and while...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic Afghan food. I like to eat here because I am too lazy to cook this stuff at home. Favorite appetizers: Kado borani (pumpkin), aushak (ravioli stuffed w/leeks) and Mantwo (definitely way...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Afghan food made palatable for people who won't eat goat-kababs. Yes, Helmand is good. Yes, the decor is nice. Yes, the portions are large. But it's way over-rated and thus ALWAYS crowded. And...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh my god, the yum!everything i tasted at helmand was amazing, but due to the lack of service i just cannot give it that 5th star the food so richly deserves. the restaurant was 1/2 to 3/4 full...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They're very good at their lamb dishes. My friend who is a lawyer said that the rack of lamb was excellent. He is quite a snob, but has good taste.I love their desserts and special rice too. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good, I especially liked the pumpkin thing and some of the pastry with potato stuffing and yogurt thing, but not the meat kebab thing, because they didn't ask me how I wanted it cooked at it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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I went the the Helmand with a large group of friends on a Friday night. Overall the food and the presentation were quite good. I thought nearly all of the dishes we ordered were well seasoned, but the main...
menupages.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites in the city. The food is just incredible and reasonably priced to boot. If you like lamb you have to go to Helmand's and don't forget to get the Kaddo for an appetizer (baby...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the minute my dad and I walked through the door of Helmand to the moment we left, the experience was great. Ambiance? A Staff? A Food? There is no description. We started out with 2 veggie apps -...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, there are currently 48 reviews of this place, so I doubt I'll be saying anything new. I'd never tried Afghan food but found it to be similar to Indian/Middle Eastern that I had tried. Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definite thumbs up on this place. I had reservations, so we were seated right away (even though we showed up about 20 minutes early). Food and drink service were both quick, and our waitstaff was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMFG-- Helmand. I went there last night for my birthday. I had made reservations for 7PM on a Sunday night (yes, I made my own birthday dinner reservations... I'm a little too much of a 'planner'),...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My brother and I took our mom and stepdad here when they visited back in April. I originally felt apprehension at taking them to an Afghani restaurant. My mother has acid reflux and therefore cannot...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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The food here is quite unbelievable. My wife and I loved the ambience, and the service was impeccable
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So where can two swank, vegan intellectuals spend a fancy evening enjoying good food, lovely atmostphere, and pleasant chitchat with the staff, all while staying within a tight budget? Helmand of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Afghani restaurant is so far the best I've had in Boston. I just love their food! This place usually needs reservation...it is always packed. Also, I felt that this is not a kid's friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. The food is delicious! And yes it is related to the one in San Fran. The place is packed every night of the week, so it's got to be good. You really can't go wrong with anything...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm Afghan food -- my first and only encounter with it but a very convincing one as I've returned a few times. Oh the pumpkin goodness....They're only open for dinners I believe and often there are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had wanted to go to this place for the longest time.... I can't believe that it took me so long!After all the recent great reviews of the Helmand restaurants... I'll TRY to make this quick........
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent, well priced dishes. Very tasty, nice decor, good service, recommended. I'm guessing its associated with The Helmand restaurant in San Francisco, since their menus are the same.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best afghan I've ever had.Went last night, this place seems always busy.Highlights include:Perfectly crispy and thin flat bread. It comes with 3 sauces, white green and red. The green sauce is minty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I'm a believer. I read all the fabulous reviews on Yelp and was concerned that The Helmand wouldn't live up to the hype.I was wrong, the food is a ridiculous bargain with $5 apps and $10-17...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service is quite lacking. The food is however quite good without being unforgettable. As a vegetarian it was nice to have quite a few choices for your appetizer and entree. While my appetizer was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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Right now, I am waiting for them to open so that I can make a reservation. It is my favorite place to take people who are visiting from our overseas office. The food is delicious and the place is so pretty....
menupages.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was good food but I was not super excited about it. I guess I was expecting something more exotic, most of the dishes tastesd pretty similar to me. I tried a really good Afghan restaurant in NYC so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***UPDATE, 8/13/07: Went here last night again, after not eating here for almost a year... wow, they've downgraded a lot! The appetizers were still really awesome, but the entrees... not so much. My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's that you say? They made you wait even though you had a reservation? And then your waiter took a while to turn up? Well, as soon as the basket of hot chewy wood fired flat bread shows up,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Helmand came recommended by one of the valets at Hotel Marlowe as one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood.Even though it took them forever to take my order and bring me water I'll give Helmand...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had dinner at Helmand and it was fantastic. It always is. I always wish I could take back the one time I ever went to the Cheesecake Factory in the Cambridgeside Galleria--I'd go to Helmand...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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make sure you make reservations if you have a large group. Our party of 10 was lucky enough to get a table here once, but subsuent attempts to reserve in advance have always come up empty. ambiance is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said about this amazing restaurant?Incredible food, good service, extremely reasonable prices, vegetarian-friendly, wonderful wines, great atmosphere. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food! Can't say I've had Afghani food outside of this restaurant, but I almost don't want to try it from anywhere else, because I can't imagine it tasting better...I can't really speak to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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There was a group of us 8 folks who came to this restaurant for dinner. We had to make reservations using one's credit card and they were really firm about time limit dining there. (We made 7:15 reservations...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I have been here three times and I have been completely satisfied and thrilled about my food every time. I had never tried Afghan food but I am newly-obsessed by Indian, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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Having read many lukewarm reviews about the service here, I was very apprehensive about taking my girlfriend. However, our evening was marvelous! The food was to-die-for and the service amazing. Explanations...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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I see here that many people have had difficutly with the service at Helmand and I am no exception. I have been to Helmand several times and service is truly hit or miss. The last time I was there, in April, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the very best restaurants in Boston. Unlike the posts below, I've always found the service to be highly attentive, friendly, and talkative (in a very good way). The food, as all the posts...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can get a very satisfying meal here. The first time I went, we tried every appetizer on the menu. Great experience! There's a squash dish that has this meat sauce over it- very intersting, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the best dinners I have had in Boston, as well as the best value in Boston. Our dinner tonight, with appetizers, two shared sides, a large carafe of wine, and complimentary bread came...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great environment, and enticing menu. Am still not sure what I ate there, but it was good, and made me tired soon after, meanign it was a good meal. I;m a type that likes refreshing meals, hence the 4...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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Even though we were seated promptly, we were neglected by every wait staff in the restaurant for about 15 minutes before we were able to get the attention of a waiter. I ordered the spinach/lamb with rice dish...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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Afghan food is like Indian, but less heavily spiced (at least, that was my impression). Things are milder, and more delicate. The food's pretty good. The rice is yummy. There's a lot of veggie options...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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We love the Helmand! When you walk in you are in a beautiful restaurant where you expect the prices to be high. They are not. The dishes are perfectly cooked and very flavorful. We especially love the bread...
menupages.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place kicks arss...want to impress on a first date; seem worldly and in the know and looking for good food? This is the place. I agree...the open layout can be crazy and loud sometimes. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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I went to Helmand's last summer and was amazed. Everything was excellent. I even had one of the best espressos I've ever had. I was with some vegetarians who are extremely picky about their food, but this...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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The Helmand is really fantastic. Long before Afghanistan was making daily headlines, the Helmand was preparing really outstanding food off the beaten path in Cambridge. They start you off with tradi...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been having serious Helmand cravings and we finally got there recently, and you know what- it was everything I had hoped for and more.I love this place.I love the food, I love the price, I love...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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The food was okay, not great but not bad. The service was absolutely AWFUL. The waiters and host were very rude and ignored my table. The host even took her time seating us, instead standing there and filing...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is fantastic, but the ambience leaves something to be desired. The pumpkin dishes (I prefer the one without meat) are unbelievable, as is the bread. I was also amazed by how tasty some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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We had some very ncie appetizers and entrees here which were relatively well priced. The only problem was the service, it was terrible. They were surly and ungracious when we arrived. Then they ignored us for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointing and packed. I was with a non-drinking friend and didn't order any liquor, and we felt rushed out the door which had a line of peolple ready to take our table. While I feel drawn to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for something unique? I conned two friends into trying the Helmand with me. We ordered primarly off the "appetizer"/first course menu so we could try many different things. The food was all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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I am a vegetarian and I am always wary when places claim to have "lots" of vegetarian choices. Well, Helmand's definately delivered. I ordered a vegetarian special and the menu has vegetarian apps and entrees...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Helmand is really awesome. I'm vegetarian, and I found the food very delicious. The atmosphere is really neat - an open oven nearby and lovely decor, and the waitstaff are formal and attentive....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had read reviews similar to the ones here, so went to Helmond with sky-high hopes. Perhaps I was expecting too much? Both times I dined there I left quite satisfied, but not gushing with praise. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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I had an amazing experience at Helmand just recently (the day after Valentine's). I was VERY nervous due to the overwhelming number of negative reviews regarding their serivce, but I was pleased to find them...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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This place is so good. It is a relatively small restaurant located in Cambridge, right next to the CambridgeSide Galleria, a popular mall. It's a non-descript looking-place, with a white stucco facade...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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The food was great here and always is. I've been a few times and always get the pumpkin and yogurt stuff - great for vegetarians! BUT the service is awful. If it weren't for the pumpkin dish, I wouldn'y go...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you're lucky enough to score a reservation, this is the best afghan food in the city. LOVE the showla, black eyed peas, yum! the atmosphere inside is really intimate and a great place to go with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best values in Greater Boston and one of my overall favorites. I could dine on the flatbread -- baked fresh in an oven in the middle of the dining room! -- and trio of dipping sauces alone....
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food. The pumpkin dishes are outstanding. The atmosphere is perfect, and the photos on the walls are intriguing. The authentic decorations are truly lovely. We felt very welcomed and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Excellent Afghan restaurant near the Cambridgeside Galleria. Just about the only thing you could fault this place on is location - it's kind of far from anything else. Service was great, the decor is ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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Great bread cooked in stone oven in the dining area.
menupages.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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I came here because a former boss raved about how good the food was here. First you really should have a reservation, if not, all your party members must be there before they seat you. Service is re...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic! While I have no litmus test for authenticity (and therefore can't tell a thing about creativity), the food is reminescent of various South Asian and Mediterranean cuisines, while remaining...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Afghan restaurant near the Cambridgeside Galleria. Just about the only thing you could fault this place on is location - it's kind of far from anything else. Service was great, the decor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i first dropped in on the helmand back in '01 at the recommendation of a friend--back then it was just beginning to bustle with word of mouth excitement. the food is truly superb--take the basics of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a great deal for a night out. Afghani food is similar to Indian but with its own style. Paid $70 for 2 apps, 2 entrees and a bottle of wine. Can't beat it! Very diverse and friendly staff and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food and atmosphere at Helmand is first rate. It is a shame that their service drags them down. Getting a reservation here is a nightmare.. not because they are so booked but because they've been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Three of my friends and I recently tried The Helmand in Cambridge, MA. It is easy to find-right across from the Cambridge Galleria Mall andtheir is plenty of on street parking/parking garages. It...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not that I'm one, but this is a great resturant for vegetarians. The vegetarian dishes are better then the meat ones (some of which can get a little dry), try the vegetable sampler meal. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice restaurant that serves Afghanistan food. The only place I know of in Boston. Their meat dishes can turn out a little dry, but their vegetable dishes are wonderful. Dress is a little nicer than...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is a unique alternaitve to your traditional american meat and potatos kind of place. The meats are well seasoned and grilled nicely. The veggie dishes are delicately prepared. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right across the street from the den of corporate sin known as the Cambridgeside Galleria you will find the Helmand. I went there on a date with a guy from okcupid that didn't go too well. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Serves Afghani food and everything there is soooo delicious. Love the mantwo (like the meat one better than the popular pumpkin) w/ yogurt, banjan and the lamb is soo great. Never...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Afghan restaurant in Cambridge is very good. Do yourself a favor and get the Mantwo appetizer. Also, be prepared to have someone roll you out of here - the portions are very filling. I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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This place had really good food and a great environment. It is everything everyone says it is but more. The lamb dishes are exceptional and the bread is fabulous.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2005
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Run don't walk to this Cambridge eatery. The apps are great - the ravioli was nice. The sweet baked baby pumpkin and eggplant topped with yogurt sauce that I had as a main course was PHENOMENAL. Wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2004
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After only two visits, my waiter remembered me and mentioned how happy he was that I returned. The food was wonderful, service spectacular and the atmosphere fun and lively. There is a nice mix of young and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2004
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i went with a big group (total of 10 ppl) on a week night. we made reservation a day prior and when we arrived, our table was waiting for us (all ready)! we were seated promptly and the host was really...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2004
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and the food is simply divine. I love this restaurant. There are options for everyone -- whatever your palate or dietary preference. I love that they have vegetarian options of most everything and cook with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2003
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The server actually told us to order everyhting at one time...cause the chef prpared the food per table...tjat we couldnt order more portions later on cause he wasnt sure how long it wood take to get the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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I agree sometimes the service is slow and not that good, but the food is so delish you have to live with it. The baked pumpkin appetizer is yummy the best dish is the pieces of lamb covered with a mound of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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You'll come away happy and full and most likely with a story about the terrible service you received. Sometimes, just as in the case with the Soup Nazi on Seinfeld, you have to take the good food with the bad...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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We made appointment 5 hours before having dinner. Our friends were visiting from new Jersey & our friends wife was 5 months pragnant. We waited outside for 35min after making appointment well in advance. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2002
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I am sorry to say this, but they have the worst service, i have ever seen. I will not recommend to anyone. Infact, they treat you like dogs. I guess they have a feeling, that they will get customers...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2002
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The service was never great, and it's been going downhill. I'd put it down to incompetence, not unpleasantness. They're always busy when I'm there, and they don't seem to know how to deal with it. On the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2002
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Got there on time for my reservation ( afew moments early). There was no one as the Hostess stand. While we waited, more than 7 minutes, a signifigant line formed. When the host returned he spoke with a trio...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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Never exactly a secret, the Helmand enjoyed a burst of publicity when Afghanistan moved into the headlines, and it's hardly had a slow night since -- make a reservation. The elegant setting belies the...
frommers.com - user review
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One of the best restaurants we've been to.
boston.com - user review
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helmand's unique menu features afghan foods and a range of other middle eastern specialties. regulars rave about warm, homemade breads that go beautifully with savory lamb and chicken dishes crafted by expert...
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walls the color of yellow summer squash, oil paintings, hand-woven persian rugs, and a wood-burning oven make this afghani restaurant a decorative triumph. with a rich history due to its central location on...
gayot.com - user review
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the helmand is boston's first afghan restaurant. it has a wonderful atmosphere with yellow walls, hand-woven rugs, a wood-burning stove and tables set with linen and fresh flowers. dishes here are seasoned...
wcities.com - user review
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the area's first afghan restaurant is named after a province of afghanistan south of kabul. try any of the three kinds of great rice, some fine sour soups, terrific aushak (ravioli stuffed with leeks), the...
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helmand - exotic afghan cuisine in cambridge...
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flavors of the silk road...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the helmand, boston's only afghan restaurant, is the outgrowth of another helmand in san francisco...
epinions.com - user review
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afghan food is not all that common in this area. it tastes like a combination of turkish and indian cuisine. kebabs and koftas are familiar items on the menu...
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When I moved back to New England from the Washington, DC area, I missed the Afghani restaurants I used to frequent. It took me a while to find Helmand, and when I did, I was thrilled. The atmosphere is...
openlist.com - user review
why does a restaurant that serves afghani cuisine be categorized as eastern european? last time i looked at a world map, afghanistan was located in southwesten asia...
amazon.com - user review
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i have eaten at the helmand many times as i work close by. recently, i made reservations for 7 pm on a saturday night several days in advance for 3 people. however, that night went, one friend cancelled due to...
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Outstanding food, particularly the spiced pumpkin appetizer, but the service can be at best unpredictable. They've run out of certain dishes when I've been there, and once the person taking
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