A menu featuring traditional Afghan cuisine in a relaxed setting with provisions & groceries.
Hours
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2915 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone: (408) 985-0988
Website: https://www.maiwandmarket.com/
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Maiwand Market, 2915 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, US
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Reviews
Khalil S
This spot is a true hidden gem in Santa Clara. It’s a family-owned grocery store with a small restaurant section on the side — but once you try the combo plate, you’ll understand why I’m writing this review. The portions are generous, the meat quality is excellent, and the flavor profile with the brown rice is genuinely impressive. The beef is slow cooked in some kind of garlic or marinated in it or something…it’s so delicious. The chicken is soft and breaks apart easily, the beef kabob is big and filled with flavor. I do wish there was a yogurt or sauce option to balance it out, though that may not be traditional.
The owner’s son is extremely friendly and helpful, and they even offer complimentary tea (Sadaf/Ahmad tea bags with hot water). A lot of people come here just for the fresh bread, which they sell in huge quantities at amazingly low prices. The butcher is a practicing Muslim who prays five times a day, and you can feel the sincerity in how they run the place.
Overall, this restaurant is one of the best food options in the area. I come here twice a week — amazing spot.
… moreThe owner’s son is extremely friendly and helpful, and they even offer complimentary tea (Sadaf/Ahmad tea bags with hot water). A lot of people come here just for the fresh bread, which they sell in huge quantities at amazingly low prices. The butcher is a practicing Muslim who prays five times a day, and you can feel the sincerity in how they run the place.
Overall, this restaurant is one of the best food options in the area. I come here twice a week — amazing spot.
Justin Greene
Mantu (Afghan Dumplings)
To be honest, I wasn’t impressed with this dish.
There’s a lot of sauce on top, and it’s so dominant that you can hardly taste the dumplings themselves.
There’s something like beans on top (which are also spicy), and they completely overwhelm the taste of the filling.
There is meat and onion inside, but the taste is very difficult to discern everything is mixed into a mush.
It’s an acquired taste, but I give it a solid 4/10.
Qabili Palau (Lamb) Large portion
Now that’s a different story.
Half of the portion is meat, meat on the bone. It literally falls off the bone and melts in your mouth very soft and tender.
The rice is really unusual and delicious the carrots and raisins complement each other perfectly, creating a slightly caramel flavor.
The salad is ordinary, nothing special, but that’s not a minus.
I will definitely come back for this dish again.
Rating: 8.5/10, without exaggeration this is the best Qabili Palau I’ve tried in the Bay Area.
… moreTo be honest, I wasn’t impressed with this dish.
There’s a lot of sauce on top, and it’s so dominant that you can hardly taste the dumplings themselves.
There’s something like beans on top (which are also spicy), and they completely overwhelm the taste of the filling.
There is meat and onion inside, but the taste is very difficult to discern everything is mixed into a mush.
It’s an acquired taste, but I give it a solid 4/10.
Qabili Palau (Lamb) Large portion
Now that’s a different story.
Half of the portion is meat, meat on the bone. It literally falls off the bone and melts in your mouth very soft and tender.
The rice is really unusual and delicious the carrots and raisins complement each other perfectly, creating a slightly caramel flavor.
The salad is ordinary, nothing special, but that’s not a minus.
I will definitely come back for this dish again.
Rating: 8.5/10, without exaggeration this is the best Qabili Palau I’ve tried in the Bay Area.
Shawn Shafai
Nice international market with good selection of stuff including sweets. They also serve food onsite or you can take to go.
The people are very nice, great service, and the food was generous portions, high quality, prepared well, and delicious. We look forward to trying more of the menu.
… moreThe people are very nice, great service, and the food was generous portions, high quality, prepared well, and delicious. We look forward to trying more of the menu.
Muhammed Ali
Maiwand is the perfect mix of a restaurant and a grocery store. The restaurant serves delicious, affordable afghan food. The chicken kabob is a must try – it’s tender and delectably seasoned. Their afghan bread is fresh and flavorful, included with every meal or purchasable by itself. The grocery side is convenient, with a solid selection of items to choose from.
… moreWafiullah Jamshidy
Maiwand Market – Santa Clara
Every time I take lunch at Maiwand Market, it truly feels like my own home. The staff are incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming, and they treat everyone with honesty and respect. The place is always clean, the food is fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere is full of warmth. You don’t just eat here—you feel cared for. Maiwand Market is more than a market; it’s a community and a second home for me.
… moreEvery time I take lunch at Maiwand Market, it truly feels like my own home. The staff are incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming, and they treat everyone with honesty and respect. The place is always clean, the food is fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere is full of warmth. You don’t just eat here—you feel cared for. Maiwand Market is more than a market; it’s a community and a second home for me.
Food Enthusiast
This restaurant has become my weekly stop. The food is amazing and staff is always friendly. There is a grocery and Halal meat store attach to this restaurant, which makes it so convenient to get what I need. Please do try Chapli Kabab and dumplings. Also please call ahead so the food is ready when you get there.
… moreAyesha K
A family run diner and afghan market which has been around for many years. Was pleased to chance upon it.
The Chapli kebabs were out of this world – soft and fresh with the right amount of crispiness. Served with white rice and a small piece of afghan bread. I’ve not had such good kebabs even in NYC or Queens.
The afghan pulao was nice – a bit too sweet for my liking but I loved the huge bone of lamb served with it. The meat was tender, flavorful and just falling off the bone.
Both dishes came with a side of nan, salad, yogurt and green chutney. I wish the yogurt was served in a separate container. I think the prices were reasonable. We got takeout so couldn’t enjoy the ambience of the place. But hope to be back soon.
The place is halal. Quick service.
… moreThe Chapli kebabs were out of this world – soft and fresh with the right amount of crispiness. Served with white rice and a small piece of afghan bread. I’ve not had such good kebabs even in NYC or Queens.
The afghan pulao was nice – a bit too sweet for my liking but I loved the huge bone of lamb served with it. The meat was tender, flavorful and just falling off the bone.
Both dishes came with a side of nan, salad, yogurt and green chutney. I wish the yogurt was served in a separate container. I think the prices were reasonable. We got takeout so couldn’t enjoy the ambience of the place. But hope to be back soon.
The place is halal. Quick service.
Srdjan Pantic
I lived in Santa Clara for 22 years and missed this gem.
The restaurant is part of the Afghan market and it serves regular Afghan food.
Portions were huge.
I ordered a combo Chapli with brown rice and it was enough for two meals.
And I could not resist and ordered potatoes bulani. That portion was so huge it was delivered in large pizza box.
Inside dinning is not allowed, takeout only.
Everything in combo was great. The chicken cubes were well done, Chapli was good.
I still prefer Afghani restaurant in Fremont, but this was good.
… moreThe restaurant is part of the Afghan market and it serves regular Afghan food.
Portions were huge.
I ordered a combo Chapli with brown rice and it was enough for two meals.
And I could not resist and ordered potatoes bulani. That portion was so huge it was delivered in large pizza box.
Inside dinning is not allowed, takeout only.
Everything in combo was great. The chicken cubes were well done, Chapli was good.
I still prefer Afghani restaurant in Fremont, but this was good.
Waleed
My favorite afghan restaurant in the area. This is a market/Afghani restaurant. The chicken kebab here is among the best in the bay area. They also have a lunch buffet on weekdays. It’s really excellent and cheap compared to the other buffets in the area. This is truly a hidden gem.
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