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Afghani House Restaurant in Sunnyvale is a three star Middle Eastern restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features a full bar and lunch.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food. The Pakawra-e-badenjan and the chicken and beef kebab were par excellence. And just one entree was enough to serve me and my wife. In fact, it was more than enough. My wife is not a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the four or five times I've been here, the food and service has been consistently solid. I can understand the comparison to Kabul down the street which serves in many cases identical dishes, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant! My husband and I have been going here for years and have gotten to know the owners a bit. They are two brothers from Afghanistan and they are wonderful people. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just astoundingly good food - simple but prepared with a strong sense of competency.Challaw Kadu - the butternut squash drizzle with yoghurt - is in my opinion their finest meal. We've also had great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time trying Afghani food. It was pretty good, but I don't think the dishes or flavors were too memorable or unique. I think I'd rather go to a good Mediterranean or Indian place,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
/- signs represent intensity of positive/negative sentiment solidly executed kabobs & rice dishes. broad selection of afghani food, including a slew of dishes you probably haven't had before....
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Afghani food! Sounds pretty exciting, doesn't it? Well, there are indeed some exotic items on the menu, but my all-time favorites at Afghani House are two fairly simple dishes. As other reviewers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
well this is the place i have been wanting to go since the last 2 yrs ...can u believe it ..... i always ended up here at the wrong time and found it closed .yesterday ..... i did finally manage to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. Nice decor, soft music, not too crowded. The staff is rather formal and service is good.The food is very good. I love the chicken kabobs with rice and very delicious bread....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to go for a special dinner with family and favorite friends. The food is perfectly prepared every time - everything! It is served with complete warmth by the waiters - so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wasn't too busy. I thought pricing was on the high side for kebobs, but the portions balance that out. I'm not a kebob expert but the meat seems decent too.Plus, you are paying for the ambiance--it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do live near all of the good restaurants! Persian food included. While the atmosphere may seem like fine dining, it really is relaxed. We didn't get in until after 9, not too far from closing but...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty much just adding to the chorus here. I've been here for lunch several times with co-workers and everyone loves it. The kabob are all great; tender and well seasoned. I recommend sharing,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do love this place. It's never crowded - or! if it is, it's closed for a hoppin' private party?! I really like the chicken [or beef] kabobs as I am a big fan of their brown rice and their bread...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here for dinner a couple of times and so far, I've had only positive experiences here. I like their basic chicken kabobs a lot- they're great. For their appetizers, I like their sambosas-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
incredibly delicious. the lamb stews are perfect, slow cooked and tender. the vegetable options are delicious as well, they just aren't that reasonably priced. i don't have any problem spending 12-15$...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I saw this place, I thought to myself. Now there is a restaurant that knows how to pick an accurate name.Actually pretty good. I got Chello Sabzi take-out and enjoyed everything. I thought it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delish! Kadu here is made with meat, which threw me off a bit, but the service is excellent, the decor is excellent, and finally the food is excellent. I will be back.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
THE WORST, THE WORST, THE WORST...My wife and I just ate here, and the food and service is horrible. We wasted $40They charge way too much. Nothing but old white people eating there. Dog food taste...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good and tasty - I had the Mantu and it had a lot of flavor, especially the veggies and yogurt sauce on top. My bf had a lamb stew dish that was hearty and tasty. I recommend the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed the food here. It's authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is very nice, clean, and open. I ordered the Sambosa for appetizer that comes with a green garlic sauce. For our meals we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Setting: Spacious, many rooms for a sense of privacy, and lovely decor.The Cast: Dinner with seven friends and new acquaintances on a Saturday evening. Professional, attentive staff.The Plot:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is nice, the food is good, and I love the spicy dipping although it always causes me getting heartburn.When here a lot to enjoy the lamb cube = Lamb Kabob.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food. Service sucks.Waited 5 mins to get seated and the restaurant was empty. then left for Kabul.I have ate here before. They make it look like they are doing us a favour.Its cheaper at Kabul....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is S-L-O-W. Dinner service on a Friday night in January should not have taken 2.5 hours!The butternut squash w/ yogurt appetizer was super tasty...but then I was completely let down by the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an Afghan food virgin, so feel free to take my review from that inexperienced point of view. I thought it was good: nothing amazing but nothing anywhere near bad either. 3.25 stars. Thanks to my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My quick summary: Afghani House restaurant is pretty good. I had a good time there and enjoyed the food, but I like the food at Kabul better and so will probably not be returning because Kabul is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm yum. What a great lunch! Pricey, but such flavorful food.I can't elaborate much more than what everyone else has said ... so I'll just recommend some dishes:Mantu - flavorful dumplings that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a few times, the kabob and saffron rice tastes great!
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really really *really* good food! Afghan food being completely foreign to me, I think i ordered "mantu" and it was so flavorful! I was impressed by the decoration and general atmosphere. i was not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DAMNNNNNN this is some good eatin' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Be prepared the prices are quite high, maybe $15-20/person. The food is really close to homemade flavor. For those that are not familiar with Afghan...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first discovered this fine restaurant right after 9/11 when I wanted to show some support for our Afghan neighbors but I haven't been in the last few years while still retaining fond memories of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A very good fine dining restaurant. The atmosphere was clean and inviting. The service was friendly, but it seemed like if they were short staff as the wait between salad, entree, dessert and finally...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fine dining experience for lunch. Rob G., Sidney C., Craig and I went out for lunch today, and decided to go off the beaten path a bit. Having enjoyed Kabul thoroughly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, Did I go here on an off night? We waited forever in the hall at the "Please wait to be seated sign" Finally we were waved in and seated. No hello, no greeting of any kind. It took forever for them...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You need to try their butternut squash. I hate squash and now end up ordering this every single time I go in! The owners always make an effort to make us feel welcome. The rest of the food here is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good and refreshingly different. Come with lots of friends so you can order family style and try different dishes.I went with five other people and we order five dishes and an appetizer....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! What is there NOT to like?! I got the Quabili Pallaw and I must say, this is probably one of the best Afghani places i've been to in a while. Let's not forget the main attraction of the dish:...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is what I call a good restaurant. We have been going there for years. Consistency is the best word to describe the place, and it's always good. Good food, good service, and the owner is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I love this place! Too bad it has been way too long since we have been in.... Maybe for our next date night! Well, the lamb kabobs are delicious, as is the eggplant appetizer....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times and it's always been good. I've ordered the butternut squash with yogurt (~$15) and it was very good, the squash was a little sweet and very satisfying. I've also had the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food's good. Really good. Especially the butternut squash with yogurt sauce. The place is on the pricey side though ($15-20 per entree iirc?). I'd probably prefer most of my other haunts to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another discovery group dinner with Tetsu N and two other friends. This is our best one yet! The group got bigger by one, which meant that we could order more food without leaving feeling overly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday was another Discovery, and this time we had a bigger crew. Cory W., Michael C., and Josh were on hand to make sure we could order more dishes. Wahooo. Thanks to Cory, by the way, for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I have been coming here for years (frequently for our anniversary) and this is one of our favorite places. The services is always first-rate, and the food has never disappointed. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is delicious. I ordered the sabsi, which reminds me of Indian saag, but it has pieces of fork-tender beef in it. So delicious. In fact, most of the "stew" type stuff that you get here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food is excellent. The first time I went here I did not know what to expect. I had never tried Afghani food before. The waiter was very helpful and made some great suggestions....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So maybe the entrees are $$$ and maybe the house red is Carlo Rossi jug wine, but the food at Afghani House is i-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e. I love the butternut squash with yogurt sauce and the turnips with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Afghani House is one of the restaurants that I have to visit whenever I am in the area. I have had most of the entrees - all of them are good. My favorite is the Sabsi Challaw ($16) which is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for kebabs. There is a difference between Afghani food and Middle eastern food. Middle eastern has little more variety. Hospitality is great at this place, we entered at 9:20 and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is out of this world!!! My favorites are the beef kebab and the sweet butternut squash. The food is seasoned to perfection. The owner is so friendly and walks around to make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food. Everything is so tasty. Decent service. Nice setting
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give it 4 stars. I really do. But the service there was just simply way too slow! I mean I'm all about eating leisurely and relaxing when I eat but I find myself just peeking and looking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, great food if a little pricey. Go for the lunch special to try their food.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Any Afghani restaurant that serves kadu, a baby pumpkin with garlic yogurt and minced meat, is worth a trip! To top it off, this place grills their lamb kebabs and chops exactly how you like it....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A million restaurants on El Camino, which should you pick?Pick this one! Service is great, food is superb. Chicken kabob is so tender it's unreal. How do they do it?Butternut squash with yogurt and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, the service is consistently excellent, and the staff there is always dressed up in very nice clothes, adding that extra bit of upscale-atmosphere-feel to your meal. Its prices may...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got takeout on a monday night. The food was pretty good but not great, which was a little disappointing after reading so many good reviews. The service was good. I got the vegetarian platter, which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Basic afhgani kebabs for a little higher price than they should be. The food is good, but it's way too pricey for what it is. Service was good, but they only get 3 stars for the value
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Afghan restaurants and I have eaten at many in the Bay area. I must confess that my favorite Afghan food is homemade, thanks to my Afghan friends and the fact that I lived...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although the whole purpose of Sunnyvale is to live in, eat at, shop for "stuff" , get operated on, and leave it to go to work, I was surprised to stumble upon this place at the suggestion of fellow...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At first, I thought it was a little pricey for lunch... I$13.50 for eggplant? but then they brought out a ton of food: salad, bread with dipping sauce, the eggplant dish, and a huge plate of fragrant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overview: fine Afghani dining.Pros: Great if you like lot of meat.Cons: Meat is not that tender. (Maybe this is just how Afghani food is.)On the pricy side. You get lots of rice, but rice is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff was friendly and helpful. since we had six people, they divided the appetizers into six portions so we can all try it. Tried the AUSHAK and PAKAWRA-E-BADENJAN. I got the kaboob medium...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best Afghan food I've ever had. The food is always good, and the service is outstanding. My favorites are the Afghan Tea and the Challaw Kadu. I'm not a vegetarian, but the butternut...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent chicken kabobs.I would've given it 4 stars but they sell Coronas, so 5 stars it is.salud!
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. I could give them 5 stars, but their service is kind of slow. I guess that's just the Aghani style :) And so they lose a star. Go to this place if you are looking for a nice, slow,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. Food is good but Afghan food is not that exciting in my opinion. Service was good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really awesome kebabs here the food is sooo good. Its a bit pricey and they have really weird hours, but the food has always tasted good when I go here. I usually get the chicken tikka kebab and it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For Norcal, this is probably the best Afghan restaurant. The service, tables, furnishings, etc are all top notch. I've been here many times for dinner and often take customers here. Every time the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The food is super and unique and the service is awesome. The waiters are super gentlemanly and courteous and one older man is so cute that I always want to giggle when he comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite restaurant in the Bay Area. Not because it's particularly exceptional at the food, service, ambiance, etc. It's because it's consistent. I ALWAYS have the same experience...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I normally go there for lunch for their patter of mantu, eggplant and sombosa. It a combination appetizer plate, that's filling enough to eat as a meal. And it even comes with a side salad! Very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a slightly upscale restaurant with excellent Middle Eastern food, this is it. We've brought practically every member of my Persian family here when they visit and they all liked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here maybe a dozen times, and I've always gotten the same thing, Qwabilli Challaw (probably butchered the spelling), with one exception, when I got the chicken kabob. Every single time has...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Between this place and Kabul, Kabul is much better. I usually order vegetarian combo dishes and this one just wasn't very tasty and I think it was also pricier. Service was also a bit slow even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time that I went, the service was slow, but it may be because we ordered appetizers and entrees, and they were possibly pacing the foods.I asked for the last bit of my food to-go, only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite nice restaurant for Afghani food, I love the ambience & old world style of service! For appetizers, I LOVE the sambosa & have tried the Bulanee & Pakawra-E-Badenjan, all good.I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really yummy food. One of my favorite Afghani restaurants; I can't figure out why the place is usually so empty. The kebabs are the best choices on the menu. They're always super tender, the lamb...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars for the pretty tasty Afghani food. Would have gotten an extra 0.5 stars if it weren't for the slow service.Afghani House has been there for at least 10 years on El Camino right north of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna start off by saying my favorite restaurant in the entire world serves Afghani food.Having said that, Afghani House Restaurant doesn't really stack up. The food is good, however it's kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Afghan restaurant in the south bay. In a little house like structure off El Camino and Lawrence. The staff dress and wait on you formally. Various Afghan art and photos adorn the walls....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Afghani cuisine has great tastes of food from Afghanistan. Prices are a bit too high, but the food, the decor, the service, and everything is great. It would be better if they reduced the prices,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really, really good. The appetizers are awesome, particularly good are the Sambosas. Think of them as a better version of Indian mini-samosas - except they are filled with spiced...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great setting, must try! I go here every year for my birthday because the food is terrific and while it's a little expensive, it's also filled with great and consistent features.I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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This place seems to have a menu that is almost identical to that of Kabul, which is also in Sunnyvale. This place has good ambiance and the tables are not too crowded. Love the food, especially the kabobs.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good. The bolani is decent, tho not as good as the Fremont Afghan restaurant. The kabab plate and veggie plates were excellent. Order as you go, since there is a possibility of wasting food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was okay but not great. Certainly not what I'd expect for the high prices. Maybe if you really love Afghani food you'll get more value from Afghani house, but I won't be going back myself.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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the afghani house restaurant serves delicious cuisine from afghanistan in a romantic atmosphere. although the building is not impressive from the outside, you'll find that the interior is cozy and...
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elegant dining rich in history and flavor...
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great afghani food and classy atmosphere...
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