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Members' reviews on HELMAND PALACE
4.4/5
26 reviews
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Visited in march 2024
We all had different dishes. We had the lamb, the prime rib, and the two chicken dishes. The server was lovely and welcoming. The food was so good and so fairly priced for the portions and taste! The place was empty and it does not deserve to be!
Visited in march 2024
This is an outstanding restaurant The food was so amazing very unique and tasteful. And the service was great. My new favorite S.F. restaurant
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Visited in march 2024
Hassan was a knowledgeable and humorous host . Great food and service and lots of great conversation
Visited in march 2024
I'm in love with this cuisine. The best lamb that I ever try in my life. If you guys around you definitely have to try the QABELEE in here. Number 1 for me in the area. :)
Visited in february 2024
I ordered Qabeli to Go , the rice has no taste The customer service lady was very nice and this two starts due to her kindness . For the food zero star.
Visited in january 2024
This place is AMAZING!! We got take away and the food was unbelievable. So much flavour. We also had some payment issues and the attendant was so helpful!! We are travelling so it was very much appreciated. We hope to be able return one day!
Visited in december 2023
I had Dal and Afghani roti (bread) along chutneys that came on the side. The food tasted really good and similar to Indian food in terms of taste and texture.
I also tried the yogurt drink (Dough) - Afghani version of Lassi. It was rich in taste. Overall, good experience, wish I could meet the owner in person and thank him personally.
I also tried the yogurt drink (Dough) - Afghani version of Lassi. It was rich in taste. Overall, good experience, wish I could meet the owner in person and thank him personally.
Visited in december 2023
Best service, felt like home by Hassan's hosting.
Visited in december 2023
We got for different plates. Theeka Kebab, Chowpan, Qabelee (lamb shank), and Mix grill. The chef (Hassan) was very friendly and gave us different appetizers on the house! All were amazing! One with pumpkin and minced meat and the other with eggplants. The pumpkin one had a sweet flavor which was so on point. The bread was soft and the dips had different flavors. I got the Theeka kebab and the seasoning of the kebab was the best I had since I came to the US! I We ate a lot and were so full, and we still had leftovers to take home. I definitely recommend the place.
Visited in december 2023
A very bad test of Afghani food with a huge amount u can just have not better to eat
Visited in november 2023
I made a reservation online for 11/23 at 5:30 PM. When my mom and I arrived, we found out the restaurant was closed, there was no light inside, and no staff that we could talk to. We waited for 10 minutes and left. I don't know about the food, but because of this restaurant's incompetence, our evening was ruined.
Visited in november 2023
There’s no place I’d rather be when I wanna feel like I’m dining home.
The food is perfect and affordable, customer service is even better, I do enjoy every moment I spend over there.
The food is perfect and affordable, customer service is even better, I do enjoy every moment I spend over there.
Visited in november 2023
in general, the food was not at all similar to Afghani food, even the price was very high but no any test. the kabobs were not good , rice :(
Visited in october 2023
The flat bread was hot crunchy and delicious. The lamb and rice both complex flavors, very good.
Visited in october 2023
Special vegetarian platter w/o yogurt sauce (vegan) was ab fab - super flavorful. The eggplant was amazing, the pumpkin was reminiscent of Thanksgiving sweet potatoes but with a satisfying chewy texture… I could go on. Loved my dinner experience.
Visited in october 2023
The Best food experience I had after being in USA for more than a week. I loved everything.
Visited in september 2023
Really enjoyed our dinner here. Nice selection of veggies and the owner was a delight. Hope we get to come again.
Visited in august 2023
Outstanding food, super nice owner/manager (Hassan), and attractive place to have a meal.
Visited in august 2023
We came with some friends, this was one of the few places still open. Everything tasted great, was hot and delicious! Highly recommend, might go again before we leave town. My favorite thing was the bread with the dipping sauces. This place was a gem. Yum.
Visited in july 2023
I am obsessed! Delicious, balanced food and really kind owners. You can tell how much care, love and effort they put into their work. Every single item we tried was incredible, can’t wait to go back. Oh and their bread is to die for…
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Visited in july 2023
This place is excellent. I've come here a couple times. The food is delicious, authentic, and feels very healthy. The service is also excellent. Very pleasant staff.
Visited in july 2023
The lamb shanks were perfectly cooked and the Qabalee was delicious. the 'Murgah kebab' or Chicken kebab was also good but the lamb shanks really stood out. I have not eaten lamb shanks cooked this well before. I highly recommend it.
Visited in july 2023
I really liked the taste of the food here and it was very refreshing. I tried grilled mix kabob which was awesome and I also tried the green kurma that was also outstanding
Visited in june 2023
Delicious, 100% recomiended!!!
Visited in december 2015
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Une heureuse découverte le dernier jour de notre séjour. Il faudra y revenir. La cuisine afghane réserve manifestement bien des surprises tant pour les végétariens, vegans que pour tous. Epices, préparations spécifiques. Baklavas exceptionnels!
A ne pas manquer à SF.
A ne pas manquer à SF.
HELMAND PALACE
Open
- from 17h30 to 22h00
Go there and contact
+1 415 345 0072
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Opening hours
Monday
17:30 - 22:00
Tuesday
17:30 - 22:00
Wednesday
17:30 - 22:00
Thursday
17:30 - 22:00
Friday
17:30 - 22:00
Saturday
17:30 - 22:00
Sunday
17:30 - 22:00
The best at San Francisco and around
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The owner of Helmand Palace started as a dishwasher 24 years ago at the same restaurant he now owns. I could tell immediately that he loves what he does. He spent time recommending dishes to us based on our preferences, explained the ingredients and seasonings, and was a wonderful host overall.