Nikki Singh
found this gem on google —- I will definitely be a returning customer. My husband and I ordered mantu — basically steamed dumplings with spices on top -/ so good I’ve never tasted anything like that before . Next we ordered the platter , it was delicious!!! the rice , the variety of meats ! I needed a nap after lol ! We ordered the rice pudding as well ! It was delicious! Service was fast and friendly. my first time trying afghani food and I wasn’t disappointed. We felt very welcomed as soon as we walked through the door. 20 stars if I could ! They also have all natural honey and saffron for sale at the counter !
… moreSBJ
Delicious food and wonderful service!
Afghan Saffron and Spice is such a great find — not only do they serve authentic Afghan dishes, but it’s also a Halal deli! The meat was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. You can tell everything is made fresh with care. Their kabobs and kabuli palow were absolutely delicious, and even the breakfast wraps hit the spot. The staff was kind and welcoming, and the place has a clean, inviting vibe. Definitely worth visiting again — a perfect mix of Afghan comfort food and quick deli favorites!
… moreKhursheed Imam
My family home has been in Valley Stream for 35 years and this is a nice recent family-friendly addition to Valley Stream’s Halal food menu, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great and fast service. We had lunch & sampled the Chapli Kabab Platter, Chicken Tikka Kabab Platter & Kabuli Pulao. The included salad was just the right amount, fresh & tasted great with their special house dressing. The platter portions were more than we expected for the price. The chapli and chicken tikka kababs were well-cooked and flavorful, as was the accompanying rice, without being too spicy, as expected for the Afghan palate. The Kabuli pulao had the same delicious rice with the addition of delightful raisins and shredded carrots. The lamb in the Kabuli pulao was adequate and was so tender that it easily came off the bone but could have used a bit more flavor. The coffee was great and we appreciated that the usual soft drinks were included with the platters and that they offered Salaam Cola for a small fee. We also had the pleasure of meeting the friendly owner who was interested in knowing our opinion of the food and service. Would definitely love to come back for more!
… moreAli Faizi
Had an amazing experience here the other day when we came in and ordered food to go. The owners are from Afghanistan and Pakistan and were extremely hospitable. The food was made fresh in front of us. We all got the Ramadan special. The qabli was sweet and caramelized and tasted so good. The kebabs and tikka were tender and delicious. Already have returned back here and will definitely be back again! Wish I had photos to post but completely forgot to take a photo when I opened the platter.
… moreAli Sheikh
We had sambosa, kabuli palow which has a lamb shank and lamb tikka. Overall the food was decent but the rice was a little underseasoned and not warm enough. Overall it was ok.
… moreM K
Theirs customer service was top notch.
Rice needs to be more gravy and more seasoned, other than that, kabab and lamb shank was good.
Bolani was also good.
… moreIfthekhar Ahmed
Came with family for a weekday dinner. Every single dish were made fresh and tasted amazing. Definitely coming here again soon.
… moreMohammad Talal
very friendly staff amazing people food was amazing. The owner was a very friendly man and help me out with everything. I would definitely recommend this place and come back again. I tried a lot of their foods on the menu and it was exceptional and great never been disappointed
… moreSyed Ali
Though late, this hidden gem deserves to be appreciated. Three of my family members visited this place a couple of weeks back. Spacious, nice ambience, neat & clean and welcoming. We ordered initially 3 entrée and later rice pudding. While grilling the food afresh, a big bowl of fresh mixed rainbow salad was served with Afghan bread, followed by the food. The food taste was genuine and the quantity was generous.
We love Afghan food and go to different Afghan restaurants in Valley Stream itself i.e. Balkh Kabab, Flushing, Fresh Meadows-Bakhtar, Hicksville …. but never tasted Afghan food like this, very delicious, authentically well-seasoned w/o any coloring, fully cooked and moist. The service was great and the young man at the counter was polite and friendly. I’d be skeptical about the rice pudding, not so great at that price though their pricing is reasonably very competitive. They also have the POS issues which’re lately common in almost all the Desi restaurants e.g. adding cr card processing fee and other bothersome fees.
I’m going nowhere for the Afghan food but this place only as they need and deserve our local community support because this’s one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. Though the location is odd, it’s still visible in a biz plaza and not that far with ample parking available in and around.
… moreParamount Builders
This is beyond any Afghan place. The brother here are amazing in business. May Allah bless you more. Price is great, a lot of food, and customer service is top tier.
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