Kabul Afghan Cuisine
(408) 245-4350
833 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
37.3704
-122.0424
Neighborhood: Sunnyvale West
Reviews & Ratings for Kabul Afghan Cuisine
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Fantastic Afghan Cuisine!
by slocyclist
May 10, 2009
Kabul Afghan Cuisine has a fairly standard location in a strip mall, and a generic restaraunt-ish interior. And that is where all that is bland, boring and generic ends. Kabul offers great afhgani food at reasonable prices. There's a wide variety of dishes - all of which are tasty. Particular favorites of ours are the mantu and kadu. Yum! The servers are courteous and check in with us frequently - but not intrusively.
- Pros: Great food, great service
Best Afghan Food, Best Service, based on our consistent 15 years experience!
by BBR01
February 20, 2009
Our family has had great experience at Kabul Afghan Restaurant in Sunnyvale California.
The food is healthy and tasty. The service is superb, professional, and friendly.
The restaurant is located very close to Sunnyvale Library on El Camino Real. Having lived in Afghanistan for quite some time, we know the authentic Afghan food when we see it, (or taste it.) We have tried many dishes. The Kabob Gousefand and the meal with lots of Sabzi Chellow, or any of the other delicacies are prepared to perfection. They always give a fresh green salad with their special salad dressing. With complete meals, you get a slice of Barbary Bread that is very tasty and fresh baked.
As a drink, you can have all the usual ones in addition to the Dough, which yogurt, water and tiny pieces of graded cucumbers. This is a real Persian/Afghani specialty. In this restaurant it is superbly done. They also put some dried tasty vegetable powder on the top that gives this a very unique taste.
We usually ask for the Kadoo (Baked Pumpkin) as an appetizer, it is out of this world.
They also have a well stocked wine bar.
Ask for Baklava and/or freshly brewed hot tea for desert. Another desert item, the "Elephant Ear" is quite big and tasty as well.
We strongly recommend this restaurant!
WE usually did not make reservation and seating was usually without wait.
- Pros: Food, Service, Authenticity, Taste, Freshness
- Cons: It is in a small shopping center right off El Camino, but you can not miss it!
Amazing!!
by cspears99
January 07, 2009
It was my first visit and I didn't know the menu, a friend met me and ordered ahead of time, we had about 6 different things!! The food was to die for!! the chicken kabob was absolutely amazing I couldn't get enough! the spicy green sauce and yogurt best flavor ever!!!!! and the eggplant with beef and yogurt amazing too!! I just had it today for lunch and I can't wait to get back!!! it is a must try!!!
- Pros: staff great, food amazing, very clean,
- Cons: none
Avoid this place, if you are into Afghani authantic food and like good service
by CasualVisitor
April 03, 2008
It was one of my worst experiences with Afghani food. The place is very well decorated, but to tell you the truth i do not go to a restaurant for decoration. Usually around SF and surrounding cities, i have always had the opportunity to experience the great Afghan host hospitality in the Afghani restaurants. I have to say that i am very disappoited at the service and the quality of food that they served.
There was an older lady that was very rude and did not even say any greeting and not even a person stopped by to check and refill the drink and ask if i needed anything, i would expect this if they are busy, but they were not.
I will not go back and would not refer anyone to this location.
- Pros: Place is well decorated and clean
- Cons: Service is bad, food quality is not good
Big yummy portions
by kellyluckey
November 12, 2006
This is a great place to experience fabulous Afghan cuisine!! It has a great atmosphere for a small or large group. If you don't make reservations, expect a bit of a wait but it is worth it!! We have never been disappointed. I am not a big fan of lamb but they managed to make an appetizer with lamb that I really enjoyed! Every chicken dish is worth trying and the amount of food you get for the price is amazing!!
- Pros: parking, service
- Cons: hidden location can be hard to find
Their pumpkinis to die for
by kimsilverman
May 14, 2006
I've been going to this restaurant for several years, and the quality is alwasy consistently very good. The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome. Their food -- everything I've tried, which is most of their menu by now -- is great. Atmosphere is special. Prices are a little higher than many restaurants, but not at all outrageous. I take international business visitors to this place.
It is a SIN to go there and not try their wonderful pumpkin.
The best afghan food in the valley by Cheryl B. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 26, 2006
This place is the best for food, service, atmosphere, friendliness, etc.
My favorite is the chicken kabob and also the pumpkin as a side. I order both for lunch and eat half of each and take home the rest for the next night's dinner.
wish they had a frequent diner card by Patricia W. at InsiderPages
Contributor
March 05, 2006
This place is best known for their kabobs which are always excellent and are served with delicately flavored rice and wonderful bread. My current favorite is aushak, which can be ordered as an appetizer or as an entree. The meat sauce has great flavor without being spicy.
my mom's favorite by Felicia G. at InsiderPages
Contributor
March 05, 2006
This is my mom's favorite restaurant - a must-do when she is visiting from out of town. Highlights include the lamb with peas, juicy and tender kabobs, aushak (leek ravioli), and pumpkin (really butternut squash - sweet and savory). White tablecloths, but fine to bring well-behaved kids - they even eat the salad! Also good for take-out. Big portions - order several dishes and share.
excellent food by Mits g. at InsiderPages
Contributor
July 28, 2005
I am not a very frequent afgan cusine visitor . But have vistied a few and this is definatley on of it's kind.
Keep up the good work and I am sure u will ace. The prices are also decent.
