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Comfortable neighborhood restaurant serving classic Afghan fare ranging from pumpkin dishes to lamb.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Monday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2424 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 345-0072
Website: http://helmandsf.com/
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Reviews
Eslam Sayed
We were searching for Afghani food and we found this restaurant, the food was really delicious, the portions are huge. The owner and the staff were really friendly and helpful, definitely recommended.
… moreJen Nill
This place is amazing! I read the reviews and knew that I had to come here.
I was the first one there when they opened. The place was quiet and unassuming. The owner greeted me and was very kind to go over the menu and make suggestions when I asked.
Every meal comes with warm bread and three dipping sauces: spicy sesame, cilantro, cucumber yogurt. All delicious!
The qabelee (lamb) was tender, flavorful, and huge. I couldn’t finish it all. Definitely a gem!
… moreI was the first one there when they opened. The place was quiet and unassuming. The owner greeted me and was very kind to go over the menu and make suggestions when I asked.
Every meal comes with warm bread and three dipping sauces: spicy sesame, cilantro, cucumber yogurt. All delicious!
The qabelee (lamb) was tender, flavorful, and huge. I couldn’t finish it all. Definitely a gem!
Phil S.
This little Afghan restaurant is a treat. The dishes were very nice & tasty, although mine could have been hotter. Also we’ve had some language barriers, but that didn’t hinder our overall good experience & food. Also the patron is very polite & nice to chat to. We would visit again & recommend it. Thumbs up!
… moreAbdelrahman Soliman
Tastiest Afghani food I have ever tasted. Qabelee is so good, the meat is so tender and soft. The man is so welcoming and nice. Great experience I recommend anyone to try it.
… moreMr. Travel Fox
This is a place with a lot of history. It has been founded by the brother of president Hamid Karzai ( First post Taliban president in 2001 in Afghanistan). It used to be on Broadway. Food is always great. Atmosphere and design are ok. Very very friendly service. The hospitality experience is genuine and really represents how warm the afghani people are. They also have a very easy to navigate pick up menu- and of course also work with all the delivery services.
… morePatrick Brady
Any of the dishes with pumpkin were really good! I recommend the vegetarian special for a wide variety! I went here with a group of 15 and everyone thought the food was delicious!
… moreNorika
If you’d never had central Asian foods, this is the pleas be to eat! Everything taste amazing. Will comeback
… morePrerana Shenoy
Loved our experience at Helmand Palace! We had a group of 14, and we got easily seated. The service was amazing and the food was so delicious! Will definitely be back.
… moreKit W
Our very first time to try Afghanistan cuisine and we totally enjoyed it. There’s not a single miss in the dishes we tried tonight. Highly recommend “BANJAN” – pan-fried eggplant dish, super juicy and savoury, i don’t even like eggplant but this dish is an exception. I also loved their Baba Ganoush, must order! We finished the meal with a cream pudding (god it was GOOOD) ! We are only in the city for less than 10 hours and the owner (Hassan) of this great Afghanistan restaurant made this trip 10/10 memorable. He’s super welcoming and passionate with what he’s doing. we will definitely come back for more!
… moreEzzat Rahmani
It is deeply disappointing to see the name of Afghanistan and “Afghan” being used in association with your restaurant when neither proper hospitality nor respect for culture is being upheld. I kindly suggest that you first improve your manners and customer service, and then work on the quality of your food and the cleanliness of your establishment.
What you are serving as “Qabuli Pulao” is far from the traditional Afghan dish. In fact, it more closely resembles what is known in Afghanistan as Shorba Berenj (rice soup), which itself tastes far better than the meal you are presenting under the name of Qabuli Pulao.
Furthermore, I strongly urge you to remove the name of Helmand—one of the most respected provinces of Afghanistan—from your restaurant’s title. Such misuse not only misrepresents Afghan cuisine but also harms the image of our culture. Please do not follow the unfortunate example of others in the industry who tarnish the name and heritage of Afghanistan for profit.
… moreWhat you are serving as “Qabuli Pulao” is far from the traditional Afghan dish. In fact, it more closely resembles what is known in Afghanistan as Shorba Berenj (rice soup), which itself tastes far better than the meal you are presenting under the name of Qabuli Pulao.
Furthermore, I strongly urge you to remove the name of Helmand—one of the most respected provinces of Afghanistan—from your restaurant’s title. Such misuse not only misrepresents Afghan cuisine but also harms the image of our culture. Please do not follow the unfortunate example of others in the industry who tarnish the name and heritage of Afghanistan for profit.