What a nice find. Food was intriguing, with a nice balance of exotic spices hitting on multiple notes. Service was excellent! Yes to pumpkin app , veggie platter (get a good sampling) & ice cream .

Authentic hidden gem , owned by Karzai's bro Qayum. The blend of spices in every dish was uniquely delish, incl their special Afghan ice cream for dessert . Can't wait to try out their Boston location!

The chopendez is a tender, seasoned sirloin cut that is perhaps one of the best cuts of beef I've ever had!

Get the Mantwo to start. Then share the Chicken Kabab and Mourgh Challow between you and your date. Top it off with the amazing Afghan ice cream with fresh mango , dates, and cardamom .

An inviting interior and warm staff welcome you in this restaurant owned by the brother of the Prime Minister of Afghanistan. The Kaddo Borawani (baby pumpkin ) is unforgettable. Read more

Excellent find. Very similar to indian cuisine . Took the veggie platter . Many veg options . Have nice wine collection . Nice ambience with afghani decorations.

It's a Baltimore institution, but much has changed in the Baltimore restaurant scene in 25 years, and it's hard to feel that The Helmand continues to measure up.

Delicious. Leek filled dumplings with yogurt sauce , stewed lamb so tender you can cut with a fork.

I can say the best restaurant in Baltimore. Order the ash soup , and if u wana have steak , go for chopendaz

Fantastic food!!! We've enjoy everything we have ever ordered so far. My husband and I can not wait to return.

Vegetarian ravioli , vegetarian platter , sweet and spicy lamb . Hospitality and service is great!

Get a lot to share. Everything is flavorful, including the vegetarian dishes , and the portions are reasonable but not huge.

The Baltimore Sun ranked this as one of Baltimore's 100 best restaurants . Read more: http://bsun.md/TwKC9c

This place is super authentic and absolutely delicious! Dessert wasn't very good though, not worth getting.

Chopendaz is one of the best dishes u can have here

The food is delicious and the Special Ice Cream is amazing

Vegeterian aush soup was chunky but goodKabuli rice with lamp was goodMantwo was okLamb lawand was ok

Try their any lamb dishes .its really delicious !!

Everything is delicious

Try the Lamb Lawand (via @Foodspotting)

Very good meal and good service

The Baltimore Sun ranks this restaurant one of Baltimore's Best 100 Restaurants . Read more

Try the Aushtak (via @Foodspotting)

Meat dishes, pumpkin ravioli

Call ahead if you want to order an outstanding rack of lamb on weeknights.

The Baltimore Sun ranks this restaurant No. 13 on its Baltimore's Best Restaurants list. Read more

The pumpkin app is the best around!!

It was all good, but the desserts were amazing.

I don't know where else you can find Afghan cuisine.

A longtime classic.

Get the pumpkin appetizer . Best food ever!

Their appetizers are amazing!!

My favorite: dwopiaza