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Kabul Afghan Cuisine is a two star restaurant in San Carlos. It's known for its eclectic offerings. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features lunch.
5.0 of 5 stars.
The reviews don't lie.... This is the best Afghan restaurant that I have ever been to. The food was tasty, the staff was friendly, and the restaurant had a great ambiance to it. I started out with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! What a pleasant surprise! Ignore the strip-mapp setting and be prepared for a delicious and friendly food experience. Being new to this cuisine, I came right out and asked the waiter to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum!! This place is really really good. I think about it for weeks after going.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been going to Kabul's for more than 15 years (initially in SF), and they're STILL one of my all-time favorite restaurants. The food and atmosphere has been consistently good the entire time.My...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Kabul. Great food, great staff, great setting. Good for both a romantic dinner with a bottle of wine (they even carry some great French wines like ChA�teauneuf-du-Pape) or a quick lunch with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an outstanding restaurant in a clumsy location. The food is excellent. The service is friendly and responsive without being overbearing. The menu rarely changes, but it is extensive and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul's was great growing up in San Carlos. After all these years, IT's STILL GREAT!!!!!!!!!Owners are fantastic, as are the family members working there. They serve up the goods, and man is it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have came here twice for dinner during the weekdays. Service was good and attentive. Food was also delicious! I really like the kababs here. I had the beef kababs last time. It came with this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is really good,tried several dishes , eggplant , spinash , chicken with sour cream , and combo kabob , everything was great i have to say ,looking forward to go again
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Monday night and had a good dinner. I had a beef stew which was really filling and good. Sorry forgot the name. My friend had a veg. dish that included rice and pumkim. I tried some and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just OK...................
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for my birthday the other night, and chose it because it is MY FAVORITE restaurant in the area. EXCELLENT food and service!
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is awesome restaurent. Reasonable price with big enough portion, tasty foods and varieties of dishes on menu. Combination kabob is my favorite. If you afraid of spicy I.... curry, try this mild...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike its fancy sister in Burlingame, Kabul in San Carlos looked rather unassuming on the outside, but warm and inviting once you enter. On a Tuesday night, I didn't expect the restaurant to be this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 star staff. The food was excellent. I'm going to have to try their new location as it a bit closer but is supposed to have the same menu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The dinner was super rich in flavor and taste. I tried the lamb in spinach entree, and the dumplings appetizer. Both were delicious. I found the service to be attentive and helpful. Not a bad choice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As all others have said - you can't go wrong here. The staff always welcomes customers with a smile. The food is outstanding and served in very generous portions. The pumpkin, as strange as it sounds,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night was the first time I'd had Afghan food, and the experience was stellar (5 stellar, har har). The portions are huge. Since we ordered appetizers, we probably could have gotten by with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! Our first time eating Afghan food and it was scrumptious! We had the pumpkin dish everyone raves about- we loved it. Also had lawang (chicken dish) and my 10 year old nearly licked the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is definitely in my "Top 5" favorite restaurants of all time! The atmosphere is so welcoming and the food is really tasty and a great value. I've been here many times for both lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is delicious and that is the point in a place like this. Atmosphere? Too bright and no music at all. I prefer the absence music as opposed to a place that is too loud ( thinking of Town) ,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely awesome, easily best Afghan food around (though some places in Fremont might give it a run for its money), tasteful decor, excellent service. I drive from Cupertino to Kabul just for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only wish we lived in the area so I could visit this place more often. Alas, we were only visiting family who suggested we go here. Oh. My. God. The food was so flavorful, the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously one of the best restaurants around.Hidden in a kitschy stripmall in San Carlos, Kabul's is a gem.I've been coming here since I was 13 - it's my family's "go to" place for every big occasion....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has been a long standing favorite in Belmont is a shopping center. It gets crowded quickly.The interior is decorated with Afghan dA�cor and with beautiful native costumes. The food is delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Kabobs here. And there is a yogurt dish that i can't remeber that's really good too.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad meal here. Consistently delicious. Their Kabobs are excellent - my favorite are the chicken kabobs but their lamb, salmon, and beef kabobs are all good too. They do more than...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing lamb kabobs. I'm a fan.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was just ok for me. I ordered my usual Afgan favorites -- bulanee and beef kabab. It was tasty, but the portions are small compared to the Afghan restaurants I like (and now prefer) in Fremont....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have tried both this Kabul and the restaurant by the same name in Sunnyvale and this one is by far the better of the two. We have eaten here for many years and are always satisfied.They know how to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for Kabul!!! I live just down the road from here and boy am I excited about it. The waiter we had was so wise. He had very beautiful thoughts that he shared with us. It was a calm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! It's all good. Kababs tasty and tender.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the sabsi challaw (lamb in spinach, onion, and garlic on white rice) and it was great. the lamb was super tender and the sauce it was in was really tasty. the portion was huge and there were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience with Afghani cuisine and it was wonderful. I'm not much of a fan of kababs but I had the Chupan Kababs, it was out of this world. The price seemed high for lunch but I did get a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place that I've been eating at for years, unfortunately I only signed up for Yelp a little while ago, so I didn't tell a whole lot of people about it. Actually I'm not sure why I'm writing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a family favorite; my grandmother rarely goes to restaurants (it's too loud, she says), but if we say we're going here, she'll grab her purse.I can't even count how many times we've been here,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Do not bring your sorrows to the table. Your food must enjoy you, just as you enjoy the food." That was just one of the many witty bits of wisdom that Akram, our bald and fatherly waiter, imparted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch with coworkers. It is located in a strip mall so there was ample parking. We went towards the end of the lunch rush so the restaurant was full but we were still seated in a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never had Afghan food before and was (understatement) pleasantly surprised by the flavor of the food. My co-worker happens to be a family friend and was like I have to take you to our friends...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The kabobs here are prtty good. the place is pretty nice inside. i had only one bad experience here were the plates were not clean and that was really gross, so they had to change our plates. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those restaurants I've been going to since having a "homepage" was k3wl and Yelp was just a glimmer in Jeremy S.'s eye. I've been eating my way through the Afghan restaurants in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible.I had never been exposed to Afghan cuisine. The lamb and chicken here are of such high quality and the seasoning so perfect. It is really a great experience.We have both dined in and done...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This hidden gem is exactly that: hidden. Tucked away in a tired, old strip mall in San Carlos lies one of my new favorite local restaurants.The exterior/interior of this restaurant doesn't look like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A very crowded place on a Saturday night. The service was quick but the waiter forgot our drink and side until we reminded him. A good place to dine after watching travel DVD related to Afghanistan....
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is very good and well priced. The portions are large, so I usually take half home for breakfast the next day. Their kadu (pumpkin with yogurt sauce) is to die for, but I haven't had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best Afghani food you'll find outsde of Afghanistan. They're sooo awesome. I love their food. Very authentic. They've got a wonderful staff. They are great. I have been going there since I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul!From the exterior, Kabul is a very unassuming restaurant. Nothing about its appearance provides a clue as to what deliciousness lies beyond the front door. Even when you walk through the doors...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place a bunch of times and have never been disappointed. So far I have tried and loved the lamb kabobs (slurp!), mantoo, lawang, kadoo (pumpkin), chicken kabobs and a spinach dish...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We live nearby and have goon to Kabul's many times and been very happy. However, the last couple visits have been going downhill. We took an out-of-town guest there because we were sure we would get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent.... Went with my sqtsqt to celebrate, and enjoyed all the dishes. Everything from the soup to the main dish was perfect. The tea they have is very nice, and same with the service. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul is awesome. Great flavors, they all seem to mix well together.Try the sauteed pumpkin, it rocks! The main course, salmon was delish.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been going to Kabul for over eight years now, and still heartily endorse it. The food and service is consistently good. You can't go wrong with any of the charbroiled kebabs. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. Food was delicious, service was great! Fair pricing. Can't wait to go back!
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant by far in the san carlos, belmont, san mateo area.... It is so delicious... the only complaint i have is that they don't have the "chef's platter" at dinner time like they do in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 4 stars for the food, 3 stars for service. Why 3 stars for service? We wanted to start by opening some bottles of wine ($10 corkage fee... nice!) and got our waiter to do so... except...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here last night to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday. We were a party of 15. This was the first time I've tried Afghan food and it was very delish! I can't wait to go back! I don't know what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First timer here for a friend's bday dinner. As a matter of fact, I've never had Afghan food before, but WOW...I'm a fan now.The Kadu(sauteed pumpkin) was one of the most scrumptious appetizers I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul is very solid. Decent prices, good portions, and good / authentic Afghan food (especially for the Peninsula - this isn't Fremont!). The service was exemplary - our server was the sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner there today based on the yelp feedback. We had the Mantoo, Aushak and the Vegetarian platter. The sauteed pumpkin was definitely the best item we had. Overall I was a little bit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I had our second meal at Kabul last night (after being drive n away from The Refuge by the crowds) and it was just as good as the first. I had the same entree this time as I did the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is the most amazing find on the peninsula. Tucked away next to a gas station and in a strip mall, is the most glorious Afghan cuisine I have ever tasted. We always start with a few...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We tried this restaurant, despite the ho-hum exterior, because of the wonderful reviews it got in the Zagat Survey Guide. We were certainly not disappointed! A highlight of our experience was the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this may have been the only restaurant in San Carlos open on Christmas Day.....lucky us!My mother-in-law and I both had the lawang chicken and loved it. My sister-in-law and father-in-law had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed dinner here for the first time with some out-of-town guests a couple weeks ago. Despite no reservations on a Friday evening, our group of four was seated in less than 10 minutes of entering...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasant Dining Experience. The food is good. The service is good. I think this place is a hidden gem in the peninsula.Recommended Food:Sambosa-e-gousht (Fried pastries filled with ground lamb, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some people, particularly little kids, need to be exposed to other food and cultures, otherwise they would be having spaghetti and meatballs, mac n' cheese, or (ahem) seusshi ALL the time and thus...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit that I'm no expert on Afghan cuisine, and to be honest I had no idea what it was all about. Lucky me, my first time trying the stuff was at Kabul!I came here with my family including...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend from work introduced me to Kabul for lunch last week. YUMMY! He insisted I would love it, and he was right. (Shhhh, don't tell!) There is no indication from the strip mall exterior that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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I have been regularly coming to Kabul since in opened many years ago, and the food has consistently been fantastic. Everything is good there, but the lamb may be the best there is anywhere, especially Chupan...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place that introduced me to Afghan cuisine. It is probably my favorite!! Your first visit could be a bit tricky because this place is tucked away in a little strip mall. But if you pay...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul is one of the best Afghan restaurants on the peninsula. The atmosphere is so traditional, as well as the employees attire. The service is very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. The deep...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul is a very good restaurant. The prices are good even for a complete meal (salad, bread, entree, side) at dinner. The salad is nice, not just cheap iceberg. The dressing is tasty. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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The traditional afghan dishes here are amazing. If you read the Kite Runner, and it left you aching to try Afghan cuisine, there is no better place on the Peninsula than Kabul. Absolutely delicious!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We usu get the vege platter here. Love the kadu.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this restaurant! This is one of my husband and mine's favorite places to go. It's on our bi-weekly rotation because it it delivers consistency in all aspects--quality, tasty food and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love this place! I never thought I would like lamb until I tried it here. My favorites are mantoo - lamb dumpling with yogurt sauce on top. My other favorite is the mater challaw - chunks...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed. I am not sure why this place got such a good rating?I know what you are thinking. That my likings do not match with most people, Not really. I liked Salang Pass, Afghani Restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service at Kabul was excellent - the friendly waiter always kept our glasses filled, and the food was served and plates were cleared in a timely manner. The decor is lovely too - once I entered, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Kabul Afghan Cuisine last night with my good friends Bijon and Jean-Paul.We planned on going here for years, just never went.Started with the salad with house dressing. Simple, but very good....
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Food is Great.This was my first time ever having afghan cuisine and I was very happy and full after eating here. First of all, They are very nice and always have your water filled to the brim...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great food and friendly service...I really enjoy coming here, especially for the different kabob dishes. Their rice dishes are amazing as well. I think their lamb kabob can range from great to down...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and great service. Their kebobs are amazingly good, especially the lamb chops kebob...the meat is always tender and perfectly seasoned. If you love lamb, don't miss getting this dish....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is long over due... I have been going to this restaurant regularly since we moved out here about 2 years ago, and it has always been fabulous. I even brought my inlaws here and they loved...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I started coming to this restaurant regularly years ago, then I moved and have been missing Kabul ever since. Where I live there aren't any Afghan cuisine places that compares. I was in the area...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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The last three times the food was barely warm, the service poor, and the amounts meager. The topper was when a neighboring table complained that they had been given too little change for their bill and that it...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its been about 7 years since I have been here and boy is it the same great place to go.The Kadu is a must try. I also had the Lamp Chops which were cooked to perfection.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant, the food is really good and the atmosphere is nice. My fav dish is the eggplant and the chicken kabob. They give you a salad with the main dish, and its really good mainly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in the South Bay. And that is saying a lot! Two coworkers and I came here for lunch and were so entranced by the food that we were an hour late getting back to the office and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their pumpkin with meat and yogurt is TO DIE FOR! At first I was reluctant to try it but when I did, I couldn't stop ordering it everytime I ate here! It's a weird combination - pumpkin and meat and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, friendly service. A great experience.My wife and I stopped in for dinner. Turns out the owner is the brother of the Kabul in Sunnyvale; which we really like.We shared the lamb kabobs and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
M family has been coming here for over 10 years. My mom and sister always order the lamb kabob and everyone I've known who has had it thinks it's amazing. I usually the vegetarian combo with sauteed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice Afghani food. I love their vegetarian combo - you get to taste 3 different veggie dishes. If you like a slightly sweet dish then do try the pumkin (they call it kadoo). The staff is very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Afghan food I've ever had. Their combination kabab skewers are just heavenly, choice of lamb, salmon, and/or shrimp is what I order everytime. Rice served with kabab is seasoned and spicy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love the food here. The service is attentive and prices are reasonable. We had salads, shared an Aushak (leek and spring onion-filled dumplings topped with yogurt and meat sauce, sprinkled with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the cauliflower beef stew!
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a surprise find! You'd never guess that in this little deserted strip mall, there's a BEAUTIFUL restaurant with OUTSTANDING food. When you're inside, the ambiance is just perfect. The food, too,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the dishes here are outstanding, and the classy yet authentic feel of the place is just unbelievable.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the food here! Its yummy and even tho it's in a strip mall, you will be surprised. I have taken some picky people there who had never had afghan food and absolutely loved it! You can also do take...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, the food is tasty and the waiting staff are the best. I'm a huge fan of this place. I've had a lot of the items on the menu and they're all pretty tasty. The Kabab's are juicy and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do yourself a favor and give this place a try. I can't say I have ever eaten Afgani food, but this place definatly sold me on it. I always get the Mantoo, these lamb filled dumplings with this yogurt...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This place was great! Went here because some friends love it. I had the Vegetarian Platter (spinach, pumpkin, and cauliflower dishes). Wonderful. The only word to describe it all.Definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really fantastic stuff! A friend recommended this place, and we had a lovely meal here. We started off with the Kadu (pumpkin with ground meat over it, listed in the sides section), then had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The rice is fluffy, the meats are tender, and the curry and price are both decent.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall 3.5 by San Francisco food standards but the service, the prices, and the experience made me round up on this one. It looks like a family run restaurant and they do a great job of making you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food. I liked the appetizers a lot. The salad I could go without... the kabobs are good, but the lamb was a bit too cooked for me and the chicken not quite moist enough. Overall, very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul, you have the nicest pumpkin (Kadu) dish I have ever eaten. Nice bread, nice prices, always fresh food. Very veggie friendly.Thank you, I have undying love for you.xoxoShannon
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smokin' good!I love this place. The atmosphere is wonderful. The food is great. The service is fantastic. The prices are better than reasonable.I've been coming here since the mid 90's and the big...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul is great, I've been going for 3 years now. They have some great dishes at reasonable prices.Akram my favorite waiter is a great people person and will share stories while giving great service....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you work in the area, do yourself a favor. Bring a friend, and split an appetizer and an entree. It'll be worth it.I came here with a coworker yesterday and was rather impressed. On the outside,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't really exposed myself to Afghan food, but one of my coworkers invited me to try it out. Beforehand, I read the reviews on Yelp to help me order an entrA�e. For appetizer, I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Belmont for many years, and not a week went by when I didn't go here for dinner. Excellent food, especially the kabobs and the appetizer options.Service is excellent, as they are always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Elegant decor, great food, great service.I had the grilled salmon. It was done to perfection :) What a joy. Accompanied by rice that had a pleasant, unique, mild seasoning, a nice salad, and good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Afghani food with pleasing service and decent prices. The Lawang is reminiscent of Butter Chicken but with an Afghan twist (mushrooms and onion). I have tried their lamb chops (very good) and a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
aren't the best places always in the most non-descript locations? that is definitely true here. everything we had was delicious - the pumpkin, the lamb, the kabobs.i highly recommend this place. i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you step into this place set in a nondescript strip mall in San Carlos, the aroma of foreign spices fill your senses. Kabul was the first Afghan restaurant I had ever been to, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got take-out from Kabul last night, and it was delicious! We got the pumpkin with yogurt and meat sauce, and the lamb and shrimp kabobs. It was all so good. The lamb was wonderfully seasoned and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good and the service was great. I had the salmon kabobs with the saffron rice. I really enjoyed the meal. I will definitely have to come back with more people so I can try more dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been dining at Kabul for over 10 years. It has become a regular spot for us for several reasons. First the food is phenomenal. Their Kabobs are well marinated and come right off of the grill. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE food heaven for your taste buds. Everything is so flavorful! The beef and chicken are tender. I really like the spinach. The egglant covered with yogurt and meat sauce tasted like it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally branching out for lunch thanks to some new blood at work. :P I don't usually have Afghan food but this was a good introduction. We shared the Sambosa (lamb samosa) appetizer which was so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch, due to a suggestion from a colleague.With all the curtains on the windows and doors, I initially thought the restaurant was closed! We were greeted and seated promptly upon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I broke my rule No1. I never go into any place that they haven't taken the trouble to make look enticing from the outside. Now while there's nothing horrible about this restaurant from the outside,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to jump on the bandwagon and like this place, but it was just OK. Nice ambiance inside (from the outside it looks like they could be selling real estate...or bail bonds) but the food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul was my first experience with Afghani food in California (had it once or twice in New York), and I was not disappointed - I would describe it to be a cross between middle-eastern and Indian food,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best Afgan food I have ever had. I have been here more times then I can count and it has been consistently good. This place gets really packed during the weekends, but it is worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently delicious, enourmous and juicy kebabs.The pumpkin with yogurt and meat sauce. If you've not had this yet, you've been missing out. on this dish. Few things will satisfy you more (oh, you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here it was to celebrate a rough day at work. I've had Afghan food just once before in Fremont and wasn't too keen on trying something different esp. having to go back to work...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mother-in-law was in town and I wanted to finally try out Afghan food. My wife and her love Indian food and heard that Afghan food is kind of in between Mediterranean and Indian food.This place was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it a 4- (minus) or 3.75 stars. I visited this place couple of years ago. So my review might be old or is not current.Owner/chef was a really nice guy. Food was tasty (Vegetarian as well...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't need to go on and on to tell you about the menu items as plenty of people have already done that. The food is amazing. I would love to give it 5 stars, but it is too much like dining at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We started off with the batter-dipped eggplant and potatoes for appetizers. Our entrees consisted of the combo kabob (shrimp and chicken) and the vegetarian platter (eggplant, cauliflower, pumpkin)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bombdiggity. Two words - Pumpkin Kadu!
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it's true. The food is indeed awesome. The trip for me is that their one eggplant dish to me tastes exactly like Italian eggplant parmesan. The other dish I tried which was the braised lamb with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving it 3 1/2, only because they have a handful of vegetarian options, so of course I got the vegetarian platter. The pumpkin is really good! My friend asked to order something with chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really 3 1/2 stars. I had the Quabili Pallaw and it was a bit weird. The meat was very tender though. So, I reserve my right to re-review this place because I think it was just me. =0)
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were invited to Kabul by friends who frequent this spot in a San Carlos strip mall. It is, indeed, quite a surprise. I'm told that, on Friday and Saturday night, one must stand in an interminable...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Afghan food? Shrapnel soup and bomb blast beef? Actually, it appears there is some really exciting cuisine buried in the rubble of this war torn nation. If the invasion did nothing else good, it might...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic kabob joint! I'm lucky to have been introduced to this spot, as I would never have wandered into this place otherwise. I haven't had a bad dish here (and have been atleast a half dozen...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
another one of the greatest hidden gem restaurants on the peninsula .This food is so delicious . I can't even name all the things I gorge on when I go here, but trust me it's amazing.The starters are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to this restaurant for the past four years, this little gem is located in a small little strip mall. If you make your push into through those double doors, an amazing meal awaits...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Afghani food! The restaurant is spacious and classy. Kind of an upscale family restaurant. Went there for lunch once and the food was great. I had kabobs, but sampled some of my friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have finally found a lamb place I can eat at. I never never never liked lamb. Not even at this amazing Turkish restaurant in NYC where people said it was great and had no gamey flavor. I ate it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work close by and really enjoyed eating here. Went for dinner Thurs 1/3/07 and it's not the same as I remember.It was pretty busy for a rainy Thurs evening. We didn't have to wait too long...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a Kabob this is a great place to get it. Lamb is my favorite. The salad, rice, etc... that come with their lunch dishes are ok but the real star here is the meat.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stepping inside of the restaurant, you're transported away from a strip mall in San Carlos to an exotic land thanks to the music, wall hangings and photographs of Afghanistan. The restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here more than 10 times since I first ate her in 2001 with some coworkers from an old biotech co. I used to work for. Anytime I am in the mood to eat grilled lamb, I come here & have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for Kabob. I love the pumpkin thingy.. I forgot the name but it was really good. The place is like a glimpse into Afghan culture with the decorations, pictures and music. Price just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great, you pay a decent amount for a great environment, great food and great service. i think they use liberal amounts of butter on their rice because there is no way rice should taste...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a nice change of pace dining at Kabul was for my dinner out this evening. I didn't know what to expect, as I've never had Afgani food, but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not bad, but not great. I came here for lunch a few times and well I wasn't too impressed. Not really memorable, other than sort of dry. I remember having a lamb dish but no real taste....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As mentioned by many others, the food here is freakin' solid. BUT I do feel it is worth mentioning that whenever the menu says "meat sauce" they mean ground LAMB cooked in spices. Granted, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch with a big group from work--and it turned out we weren't alone. Right after we were seated, an equally large group from EA (according to their key cards) arranged themselves next...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i came here for dinner last night w/ 3 friends, and it was pretty good. being from fremont ("little kabul"), i have had afghan food a few times in the past and have always liked it.we started w/ the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVED this restaurant! the pumpkin stuff was fantastic, and i have never, ever had such juicy kabobs! even the chicken was moist and delicious! i'll definitely be back!
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This wasn't really my cup of tea. I came here upon recommendation of a friend, WITH that friend, but still didn't really feel satisfied after our meal. Kadu was kind of nasty, in my opinion. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 STARS!!!We tried this completely based on the "Yelp" feedback and gotta admit that folks here have taste. Great food, good-service, nice ambience and above all reasonable. We tried their pumpkin...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a lunch with Cammy G, Bryan K and Scott L. What a nice surprise! I've never had Afghan food before so all I knew was that it was similar to Persian food (kebobs). Cammy and I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah this is a nice middle of the road restaurant. Not too fancy but better than going to some chain restaurant. The only this is that if there are people waiting by the door they don't see you and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hesitate between giving them 3 and a half and 4 stars and since it has such a good reputation, it can handle me only giving 3 for now to make my point. We went on a Friday night, no reservations,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I am rather amazed and the gushing reviews of this place. Granted, it wasn't horrible, but it sure as hell isn't as good as its being made out to be. Nothing here was standout, not to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really impressed with this place. Came here on a Monday night and had a good dinner. I had a beef stew which was really filling and good. Sorry forgot the name. My friend had a veg. dish that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highlights: Kabul - Excellent food, moderately pricey with the best chicken kabobs in the bay area. Tasty salad dressing. Recommend ordering lamb or chicken, beef can be kind of chewy.Dinners: All...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Kabul with a couple friends. I enjoyed the food!I wanted to get the beef kabob but was advised not to by my friends. They said their lamb and chicken were better. since I'm not much of a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place has it all..... i really enjoyed my dinner and the server give my friend and i a nice history lesson. Yelpers try this place out!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only thing I didn't like about Kabul is that the food seems to be a fat magnet. Eat at Kabul--gain two pounds--kaboom! Or should I say, Kabul! To me, this is the consummate ethnic dining experience....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not just for kebabs any more! And meatless dishes are not just for vegetarians any more.I know, the kebabs are tender, flavorful ... awesome. But my favorite dish there is still the first thing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time having Afghan food, but I guess that's the way it is for most first-time visitors to Kabul. It was not difficult at all for a first-timer, and it is definitely geared towards...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first time to dine in a Afghan restaurant. We didn't like the food. Restaurant looked like a star hotel with good ambience though.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my friend Daniel put it best when he said that his new favorite food was Afghan. A great restaurant for groups. We started off with 3 appetizers to share-- fried eggplant with a yogurt and a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food, OK service. I haven't had Afghan food for a long time now that the Helmand is closed (please reopen!) We were eating early because we brought Baby G and met another couple there which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today was the first of what I hope will be many weekday lunch outings to Kabul!We had the Pakwara-e-katchalu (battered potatoes with yogurt and meat sauce) appetizer because other Yelpers said it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking at it from the outside. Strip mall. Corner area with dark red paper and curtains covering the glass. Unexpected. As soon as you walk in, it is actually is spacious. Atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at Kabul many times now. Pretty much tried every dish on the manu. They are all delicious. I like the kabobs better then the stews. don't forget the green hot sauce. It takes the food to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have guessed that this strip mall restaurant in San Carlos could provide such interesting flavors (other than astute Yelpers of course). I came here with three friends on a Friday night and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a meal here that I didn't love. This place has never failed to win over any of the many friends and family I've brought here. All the kebabs are tender and tasty, the matter challaw...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and service. Comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. I've not had a bad meal in this place. The dumplings with lamb/mint sauce is to die for. As is the pumpkin stew.Update 1/17/08:Slurp....
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten there too often to count. Food is delicious. I especially like the Lawang and the Quabili Pallaw. I always order the side order of Kadu (pumpkin) as an appetizer. Portions are large and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is unassuming but carries itself well. The cooking technique results in tasty lamb kabobs and soft but flavorful beef stew. The pumpkin dish is good, especially as an accompaniment with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my somewhat disappointing experience at Kabul in Sunnyvale (no affiliation), I made sure not to make the same mistake twice. I ordered some kind of skewer (probably beef or lamb), and I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The meat dishes here are perfectly seasoned, and the portions are generous. Try the Shish Leek, which has nothing to do with shish kabobs and nothing to do with leeks; instead, it's a meat stew with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Qabili Pallaw, the Light/tempura fried Eggplant Appetizer and the Mashawa soup. If you can find me a better place to eat this stuff, I want to hear it. For now, this holds the record for those dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place serves delicious food that will easily feed you for 2 meals. i haven't had a bad dish yet, and i just wanted to add my praise to the lentil soup (lentils, ground beef, spices, and a bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been working in this area for years and this is a local favourite. The restaurant is tucked away in the corner of a strip mall but it is a gem!The restaurant has a wonderful menu that will cater...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. I went out to dinner a couple of nights ago with my husband and we decided to try this place, since we have both had pleasant experiences with Afghan food previously. This...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super good food, and great place to take your vegetarian friends. My bosses took me here for lunch on my first day, and for $10 I got the vegetarian platter. It was literally enough food for 3 meals,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In one corner of a local strip Mall, this was a lucky place to stumble upon. Went here with a few co-workers as we were looking for something new (as usual). Our host was affable and welcoming--...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is the first time I've had Afghan cuisine. The pungent aroma of exotic spices hits you as you pass through the entrance. Not necessarily a bad thing but it is a reminder that you probably...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great!Kabul's has been in the same strip mall in San Carlos for YEARS and they've got a loyal following.I've eaten here on several occasions and am always impressed by the quality,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tender kabobs! We got the combo chicken and lamb kabob. I usually don't get chicken ones b/c they tend to be dry but the ones I got here were very moist and juicy. And it seems like most of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate a lot at the Kabul in Sunnyvale when I worked there and now I'll be eating here since I work near this one now. Always been a big fan of the Kabob-E-Chopandaz (veal chop), Quabili Pallaw (lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place!! go here on my days off!! great food and nice people!
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places when I was going to school at College of Notre Dame, this is definitely a place of meat eaters. I'm very partial to their lamb kabobs and always request the meat to be rare....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a really picky eater and generally unadventurous -- but I, along with several other palettes in my party, still managed to find something tasty on the menu and leave with a full belly. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place is fabulous. Great ambiance.The staff is actually pleased to see you.The wine list has some cheap to expensive wines. So I went for the cheap, since the strong flavored food would make any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the far corner of an inconspicuous and atrocious looking strip mall, you will be pleasantly surprised by the diamond in the rough of a restaurant called Kabul.You cannot go wrong with the veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first tried leftovers from Kabul before actually going to the restaurant. I sampled the lamb, chicken and steak, bread and rice. Yum, yum, yum. My first dining experience at the restaurant was on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My new favourite Persian place. Meal tasted good overall but the service was limited by the lack of waiters to take your order. So far, I've only tried the kabobs (chicken and lamb) which were of a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the strip mall exterior fool you. Behind the doors is a hidden gem of an Afghani palace with a sense of soothing sophistication emanating from the red rugs and dresses on the walls....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is okay, very fresh. Service was a bit slow but waiters are very friendly. Decor is very authentic.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you open the door to this place, take a deep breath and savor the amazing smells within...they are enough to make an anorexic person order an appetizer.Speaking of which, based on recommendations...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's quickly get to why this place is getting 4 stars and then move on to the pleasantries. This place would have received all 5 stars, but for the poor, unforgivable lack of service at the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This. Place. Is. Good.I ate here with a very diverse party, that included a vegetarian, a veggie-phobe carnivore, a salt-eschewing-blood-pressure-watcher, a thirsty lush... you name it. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be straight with you...I'm no Afghani food expert by any means...but I know good tasting food...and both times I've been here I was 100% satisfied. I believe I had the chicken kabobs each time...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG the best ever. Love this place. The pumpkin is to die for, I highly recommend people try it.
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Quiet, delicious, seems authentic (not that I've ever been to Afghanistan). Lovely decor, with the hangings and the carpets. Their kabobs are great, as are most of the vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The menu is limited but more than adequate if you're looking for veggies and grilled meat - in fact - it's the best tasting and best bargain around.Love the pumpkin with yogurt and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a while back when we ate here as a group. I think it was over a year ago... But when we came here, we all pretty much ordered the same thing- the lamb or chicken kabobs. (actually I really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious. I took my uncle here for his birthday dinner and thought it was fantastic. I took many Yelper's advice and had the Challow Kadu, which is a pumpkin in a spiced yogurt and basmati...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul is one of the very few places in the entire Peninsula which can offer authentic and yummy traditional Afghani cuisine in a very traditional ambience. We always try their Chicken Kabobs and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not to be a snob, but if I'm gonna pay $15 for my entrees, I don't want to be eating in a strip mall. The kababs are good, the portions generous, the gratis salad straight from the bag, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 STARS!!! We tried this completely based on the "Yelp" feedback and gotta admit that folks here have taste. Great food, good-service, nice ambience and above all reasonable. We tried their pumpkin...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food, in a strip mall where you wouldn't expect to find it. The sauteed pumpkin appetizer (kudo?) is great, it's sweet and tangy with the yogurt sauce but the meat sauce adds a nice salty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kabul is soooo good! Definetly the best middle eastern food I've ever had, and I've checked out quite a few places in the area. I highly reccommend this pumpkin thing as an appetizer (Kudo) but it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so amazing - I would go here over and over and over again if I could...The food was amazingly tasty - one of the most flavorful places I have ever eaten..
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We heard about this restaurant through really "picky eaters" and my Goodness! Everything at this restaurant is spectacular!!!! We have ordered almost everything on the menu and it's all fantastic! We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's a shame i've only been here once, since work is just a few minutes away. our lunch group got tired of getting Indian buffet in RWC and decided to try this place one day. didn't look too promising...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found the food to be both flavorful and subtle. The meats were tender and the pastry-type dishes had perfectly flaky crusts. This was my first encounter with Afghan Cuisine and I'm intrigued to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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I love this restaurant. They always have friendly fast service. And the food is melt in your mouth to die for. They use fresh ingredients. I've tried all of their vegetarian dishes and they're so tasty. I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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I *love* this restaurant. It's a middle-tier restaurant, with entree prices in the teens, but few, if any, above $15. And the food is terrific and plentiful -- I adore their lamb, it's spiced so right and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We read the reviews and tried it last week. Great food! The chicken and lamp kabobs were seasoned wonderfully. Great flavor. The friendly waiter recommended the Pumpkin dish too and it was such a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I celebrated the 4th by having dinner at Kabul. I had heard good things about this restaurant and it came through with flying colors. This is a fantastic place to bring the vegetarian in your life....
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Curly has it right.This is a hidden gem. It's a quiet place, quaintly decorated with carpets on the walls, pictures of Afghanistan, etc. The waiters, a couple of older gentlemen, are always very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE (12/21/06): Had another fantastic meal at Kabul a couple weekends ago. Always worth the trip down the peninsula. Just wish they'd open a satellite in SF.(Original review follows):I'll keep...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We hadn't heard anything about this place and went there for our first experience with Afghan cuisine. What a splendid event! The wait staff was very friendly and suggested a few...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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Kabul has a wide selection of appetizers and kebabs. I recommend it for kebabs. Kabul is well known for their kebabs (beef, chicken, lamb). A kebab platter consists of two long skewers of perfectly cooked...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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We had an early dinner at Kabul and it was great - the restaurant was not too crowded. The interior was very nice, the service was good, and the food was excellent. One entree is more than enough to fill you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did take out from this Afghan restaurant in San Carlos over the weekend, and was really impressed with the flavors and quality of food. My friend and I split the pumpkin with yogurt sauce appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants and they have the best kabobs. As a matter of fact, it is my whole family's favorite restaurant, and we have basically had almost every family celebration dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second time I've been to an Afghan restaurant, and the first was so long ago, I don't even remember what I had. The yogurt dishes are amazing, although my friend kept insisting that she...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great kababs. You get two skewers of your favorite selection of meat: Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Shrimp, and I know that there are a few other selections that I'm missing. This plate is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food. They serve the most tender meats and some excellent vegetarian dishes. I've never had a bad dish here.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only eaten at this restaurant once but still have very plesant memories of how much I enjoyed the food. I was there for lunch and ordered one of their options that allowed me to sample a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Afghans apparently are big meat-eaters, because the kabob selection at this popular San Carlos eatery is astounding.But there are wonderful vegetarian dishes as well. We sometimes order the veget...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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This was my first attemot at afghani food and I must say... I have eaten there over 15 times in the past year ALONE!! They are wonderful. The food for sit in is great and the food for take out is the same. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When the server comes by a big knife to saw off a skewer full of meat ,he has a look of intensity to him that quite frankly scares me a little.Individual dish reviews:Beef and Eggplant Stew - Huge...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since this is the only Afghan cuisine I've ever had (with the possible exception of an Afghan-wearing coworker who used to make me dinner once a month back in Oberlin--everything was steamed), all my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. It is casual, relatively inexpensive, and has some great rice dishes. Great mid-range option. Very friendly service.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2004
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Went with a few co-workers. The place is a bit hidden in a stip mall. However, they have done a great job decorating inside. It's a really nice place. Walking in I thought it would be too expensive for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2004
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I've eaten at Kabul at least 15 times over the past 10 years and have yet to have anything but a wonderful experience. Well...except I find the chairs uncomfortable. The restaurant in San Carlos has way better...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2002
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afghan cuisine combines the flavors of turkey, greece and india and then adds its own spices. the results, as youill learn from dining at kabul, are interesting. consider an appetizer such as pakawra e...
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