Distinctive Afghan flavors combine in the range of meat & vegetable dishes at this relaxed spot.
Alicia Scott
Some of the best food in Greenville! If you’re craving authentic Mediterranean and Afghan flavors, this is the spot. We ordered the chicken kabob, beef kabob, chickpeas, rice, and potato turnover—every single dish was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The picture honestly doesn’t do it justice!
I’ve been searching for a restaurant in Greenville that makes truly authentic food, and Aryana is exactly what my family and I were looking for. Warm hospitality, generous portions, and food that tastes homemade with love. Highly recommend!
… moreMatthew Watts
Went multiple times in the past month and always fantastic. It is nice to be able to ask for the vegan option and be surprised with a new combination/dish that is always tasty and fresh. Today I tried the cardamom tea and it was delicious. I will be a regular!
… moreSabrina Howard
Delicious food and a cozy atmosphere! I love coming here for their cafeteria-style lunch; I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve been served! I opt for vegetarian plates and they’re so satisfying. I’ve also taken friends who have gotten the meat lunches and loved it too. Their iced cardamom tea with lemon is so refreshing and flavorful — I get it every time! Man, I need to come back here soon…
… moreE L
Having never tried Afghan cuisine before, I asked the young female server that I wanted to have a traditional Afghan meal, as if I was in the country. I asked her, “What are the most popular dishes that Afghans typically eat?” And with that, I ordered all of her recommendations. You have to start off with the most popular of all their foods, Naan. This bread is HUGE but tastes so good! I didn’t finish it because I wanted to save room for the rest. I also ordered as a starter the Bulani. So tasty, esp with the spicy dipping sauce that came with it. For our entrees, I ordered the Mantoo and my wife ordered the three lamb skewer. We also ordered a side of rice and yogurt. We both tried each other’s entree and they were excellent! The lamb was so tender it just fell apart. The Mantoo and the rice were great as well. The yogurt isn’t like the typical yogurt we are familiar with, it’s more like a sweet milk. It is that watery, but it was delicious! I also ordered the Chai Sabz hot tea. That was the best hot tea I’ve ever had! My wife loved the rosewater with basil seeds. We also ordered the Ferni for dessert.
While I didn’t have any issues at all with the food, the service could have been better. Our server forgot the order of yogurt and the dessert. Then it turns out that we were never told they didn’t have the Ferni until I reminded her that we ordered dessert. They did give us a complimentary Baghlawa for dessert instead. Even so, when it came to ask for the check, we couldn’t get the attention of our server, so we just left our table and paid at the front. I know she was trying her best and she was constantly busy. They need more help with servers (they are aware of their staffing issues and even apologized for them), but I would definitely go back again the next time I am in town!
… moreHasan Nagib
I grabbed lunch here while I was visiting South Carolina. It was so good that I ordered twice. The place is really clean and service was great. Would highly recommend!
… moreRob Lachance
From the moment you walk in, the smells and decor feel authentic, and I knew it would be good food. The restaurant was very clean, good crowd but open seats at 7pm on a Friday night. The menu makes it easy to choose from appetizers, dinners, deserts, and drinks. We picked kabob plates, i had the lamb kabob ($24), the mantoo appetizer, Naan bread, and baklava desert with chi tea. Everything tasted so good, tender, juicy meat, hot fresh bread, and overall very good. Friendly staff, no rush, it seems so take your time and enjoy the experience.
… moreRory Tyer
Delicious, wonderful, you should eat here. Demolished my lunch. You can choose veg or meat & they bring you whatever they’ve cooked that day. They never miss
… moreabadou mirad
Amazing food and excellent service. Definitely a place I would recommend, authentic savory Afghan food
… moreAmber Aldridge
This place was delicious and has an amazing atmosphere located downtown, but slightly off the beaten path. We went in on a Saturday night and didn’t have to wait for a table…. And was able to get the best seat in the house. You can remove your shoes and sit on comfy pillows. What luck!
… moreDaniel Giraldo
We dined at Aryana Afghan Cuisine in Greenville, SC, and enjoyed a variety of dishes in a lively, family-run setting.
Appetizers:
• Bulani: A crispy stuffed flatbread paired with a flavorful, spicy chutney—really good!
• Mantoo: Beef dumplings with good texture, though the star anise flavor was a bit strong.
• Mashawa: A hearty bean and lentil soup that was comforting but felt like it was missing something.
Main Courses:
• Du Piaza: A solid lamb dish with rich, satisfying flavors.
• Lamb and Beef Kabobs with Kabuli Palau Rice: Easily the best dish of the night. The kabobs were tender and well-seasoned, with the rice adding a great complement.
The restaurant was busy, and it was nice to see it run by what seemed like a close-knit family.
Definitely worth a visit for its flavorful Afghan dishes and relaxed dining atmosphere.
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