Afghani cuisine: the best places to taste it in Astoria

2 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Sami's Kabab House
Sami's Kabab House
93/100 (1457 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Halal
Persian
Indian
Afghani
Middle Eastern
Afghan
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Afghan Naan
Mantu Dumplings
Firnee
Kabobs
Afghan Salad
Ashak Dumplings
Lamb
Borani Banjan Meal with Qabuli
Mixed Kebab Platter
baklava
Lamb Shank Only
Garden Salad
pilaf
Mixed Kebab Platter with Afghani Rice and Chops
Lamb Kabab
Fried
Extra Green Sauce
Hummus
Lamb Chops
Tandoori Chicken
Eggplant
Kebabs
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Afghan
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"We came here for an after wedding event. The food was delicious. Once we all got seated the manager was bringing out food on time and hot. It was so..."
Jag
"Not sure what they marinate the skewers of meat with, but the flavor of their meat and seafood never disappoint. A great place to share a meal with..."
Steven Serling
"Food was great. We loved every dishes. But it was so odd they don’t provide water…… You have to purchase bottled..."
P M
"Very delicious food and excellent service. I ordered lamb shank uzbeki qabuli pulao . the others ordered mix grill chicken and other kebabs.. We were..."
Sarah Wan
"literally one of the most satisfying meals of my life. everything here was fantastic and so well priced. i can’t wait to bring my friends and..."
Gummy
"Lunched in their dining room. The decor is simple, using Afghan artifacts. The food is amazing, very tasty. My entree was the lamb kabobs, great..."
Romy Bustamante
"This place was amazing. The food was very good, the atmosphere was nice and it is very well priced for the quality and quantity of food you..."
Oat
"I loved this place! Just a few subways stops away and I was transported across the world. My first time trying Afghan food but there are some..."
ReedH
"Simply the best Afghan food in the entire tristate area. The highlight of Sami's is the Mantu dumplings. The dough wrap is super soft and thin, with..."
Nikida
"1st time having Afghani food and it didn't disappoint. We went for lunch and the entire group loved their dishes. Got the Afghani chicken thigh kebab..."
Allen Yee
"the owner is amazing, and you can just tell how much passion he has for his food. the restaurant itself was so busy (note: the service was hard to..."
Christine Yang
"Nice place to try. We tried the mixed grill and..."
Tim Hom
"For someone who’s never had Afghan food this place was delicious. We ordered the multi kebab platter and the beef chicken and lamb were perfect...."
Eric Cabra
"Foods are excellent taste. The atmosphere is clean and exotic. BUT I think employees need to learn some service manners for customers. We were the..."
Hyekyung Kim
"Amazing staple of a restaurant. The food is truly good and fulfillig. The portion sizes are large and we always leave with leftovers. You know it’s..."
Zee Flower
Balkh Shish Kabab House Inc
Balkh Shish Kabab House Inc
84/100 (528 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Afghani
Afghan
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Lamb
Lamb Shunk
Chicken Kabab
Vermicelli
Shami Kebab
Chicken tikka
Manto
Chicken karahi
Chicken Kabob Plate
Beef kebab
Tea and Baklava
Tossed Garden Salad
Kabuli Rice with Beef Lamb Shank
Special Mix Samosa
Lamb Shank and Kabuli Palao
Qabuli Rice Pilaf
Double Salmon Kabob with Kabuki Palao
Qabuli Rice with Lamb Shank
Beef and Chicken Pieces
Kabili Palao
Sit down
Afghan
Middle Eastern
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best authentic Afghan Food! Very nice..."
Nadir A
"Authentic Afghan food! Definitely recommend the daily special. The lamb shank goes falls right off. Everything here is fresh and cooked on the..."
Tanvir Hassan
"We ordered Lamb Shing (shank) with mixed kema and chicken kebab. Very good flavor. You can feel the freshness in food. We also had Bolanee Kachalou,..."
Fazle Safi
"I’ve eaten here a few times over the past few years and each time I visit everyone is friendly and the service is quick. While the prices have gone..."
Cynthia McCright
"Best afgani good ever. Must try their lamb kofta and lamb..."
Araf Ahmed
"Absolutely LOVED this cute & cozy spot in Astoria. I've had amazing Afghan food in Flushing and other areas in Queens but this was super delicious...."
Samreen Shah
"delicious food, beautiful indoor ambience, and very kind..."
Labiba Rahman
"The lamp shank was scrumptious. The meat was so soft and just fell off the..."
Ameen Ahmed
"Great food and great service! The staff was very mindful about the cake I gave them for my father's birthday. They were so helpful with taking family..."
Arhum
"The Uzbeki Palao (lamb shank) is the best in the city. We enjoyed it a lot and it was definitely our favorite of everything we..."
Omar Khan
"Best Place Ever, been eating here for yrs, food is always on point. People are nice, restraint is clean, just a great place for..."
ALPHA 392
"Food is very delicious its family place you guys must visit this..."
Zain Ali khan
"best afghan food in town!! authentic and filled with..."
Arzoo Jabbar
"Delicious food with cheap rates. 2 person can eat one combo..."
Mursh Hed
"The food was really delicious. I got the lamb shank and it was very juicy, well cooked and just all round delectable. The serving size too is very..."
Chantay Bekti