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Helmand Palace
The name Helmand comes from one of the most beautiful states in Afghanistan. It is best known by it"s river "Helmand River" which flows through the desert region, providing water diverted for irrigation.
Helmand Palace is owned and operated independently where you can taste Afghan's most famous and delicious dishes, soups, and vegetables. Our popular entrees include char-broiled leg of Lamb marinated in puree of onion, sun-dried baby grapes and garlic, served with sauteed eggplant and pallow rice or homemade pastry shells filled with onions and beef, served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split-peas and beef sauce.
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Helmand Palace is owned and operated independently where you can taste Afghan's most famous and delicious dishes, soups, and vegetables. Our popular entrees include char-broiled leg of Lamb marinated in puree of onion, sun-dried baby grapes and garlic, served with sauteed eggplant and pallow rice or homemade pastry shells filled with onions and beef, served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split-peas and beef sauce.
22 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 22 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(12)
- fit for foodies(7)
- good for groups(5)
- special occasion(5)
- romantic(4)
- great for lunch(1)
Helmand Palace Reviews List
Review 1 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I am a fan of Afghani food. The food at Helamnd Palace was good, but not fabulous, if you have had Afghani food before. I recommend the Aushak. The vegetarian special plate was also very good. The Aush soup was disappointing, if you are having a craving.
For folks new to Afghani food, this restaurant gives a good introduction and you won't be disappointed."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Helmand Palace is just a great place to eat a great meal that is reasonably priced. The "chowpan" is just the best lamb rack I ate in a long time."
Dined on 6/02/2013
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Review 3 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't miss it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I loved the the old location on Broadway, but the new location of Hellmand's. offers the same consistently wonderful and unusual dishes along with understated, friendly, and efficient service."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 4 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I dine here several times a year & ALWAYS have great service & great food. And the best part is that they deliver:)"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Going to Afghanistan
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a family place where the worker's kids hang out while dad is on duty. There was a baby stroller in there and a fussy child, but that only brings your experience to a homey level.
The menu is long but the descriptions are well written. So for a cuisine that you may not be familiar with, you still feel confident ordering.
The rice was simply amazing. I never thought that my most vivid impression of a restaurant would be the rice, but it was. Soaked overnight, rinsed and baked. Simply spiced or very flavorful.
The Kaddo (baked pumpkin with garlic yogurt sauce and ground beef sauce) is not to be missed. A combination that sounds strange but works.
The wait staff was very kind and service was not rushed, but attentive."
The menu is long but the descriptions are well written. So for a cuisine that you may not be familiar with, you still feel confident ordering.
The rice was simply amazing. I never thought that my most vivid impression of a restaurant would be the rice, but it was. Soaked overnight, rinsed and baked. Simply spiced or very flavorful.
The Kaddo (baked pumpkin with garlic yogurt sauce and ground beef sauce) is not to be missed. A combination that sounds strange but works.
The wait staff was very kind and service was not rushed, but attentive."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 6 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I can't say enough positive comments about the food at this restaurant. Everything we ordered was amazing."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great. It was some of the best lamb I had in the US."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 8 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is quite good. Nice soft
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is quite good. Nice soft background music which makes it easy to have a conversation. Attentive and polite service."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good choice for low-key
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good choice for low-key dining and out of town guests who'd like to try something different. The food's tasty, prices very reasonable and the atmosphere is pretty. Also, it's quiet!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a find! The food is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a find! The food is interesting and very good. We've been a few times and will go again."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Afghani food is absolutely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Afghani food is absolutely delicious and Helmand does it perfectly. Try everything on the menu you will not be disappointed. The staff is attentive and extremely kind. Enjoy!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Helmand Palace
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Every time the food is great.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Every time the food is great. The Vegeterian Aush is always a treat. The three sauces they provide early in the meal, work with everything. Fantastic. One of my favorite go-to places."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Helmand Palace
Based on the average of (10) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate