Afghanistan Restaurant

806 N Charles St BaltimoreMD21201
Open
Sunday
4:00am-9:30pm
Monday
5:00am-10:00pm
Tuesday
5:00am-10:00pm
Wednesday
5:00am-10:00pm
Thursday
5:00am-10:00pm
Friday
5:00am-11:00pm
Saturday
5:00am-11:00pm
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Average Rating
4.5
Total Reviews
(116)
Recommended 0
Not Recommended 0
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Description

Being one of several restaurants in the nation owned and operated by members of one of Afghanistan's most prominent families, The Helmand has helped introduce and popularize Afghan Cuisine in America within the last decade. The Helmand was named after the owner's first born son, as well as in honor of the famed Helmand River that runs through the predominantly dry country of Afghanistan,...
by mapquest on March 30, 2015 from mapquest

Tips

Save Room for Dessert:
In addition to sweet Middle Eastern pastries, The Helmand also serves the creamiest vanilla ice cream around, studded with figs, dates and fresh mango.
by Citysearch on April 21, 2009 from Citysearch
Plan Ahead:
If there's an open table on a weekend evening, it must be a slow night at The Helmand. Reservations are strongly recommended.
by Citysearch on April 21, 2009 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

Food27 Decor21 Service23 Cost$32

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Diners make a "culinary expedition" to this midpriced Mt. Vernon "landmark" for "consistently...
by zagat on April 24, 2015 from zagat
Owned by Hamid Kharzai's brother, Qayum Karzai, Helmand serves outstanding Afghan fare in a casual yet elegant space. Beautiful woven textiles and traditional dresses adorn the walls, adding color to the simple white table settings. Try one of the many outstanding lamb dishes such as kabuli pallow (lamb tenderloin with carrots and raisins) or the vegetarian aushak (Afghan ravioli). For...
by fodors on April 09, 2015 from fodors
Helmand Restaurant Review:
For more than two decades, Helmand has remained one of Baltimore’s most popular restaurants. It’s been an impressive run, especially for a place specializing in a cuisine as uncommon as Afghani. How does Helmand do it? By suiting many types of dining needs: for one, it’s white-tablecloth, gracious enough for special occasions, yet comfortable (and modestly priced) enough for every day. The food...
by gayot on February 18, 2013 from gayot
Exotic spices, fine food and superb service have made this local institution Baltimore's premier Afghani restaurant.:
The Scene
The Helmand's colorful main dining room is adorned with festive Afghani clothing and tapestries. The outer room has a burnished wooden bar and several intimate tables. Both...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on August 18, 2003 from Citysearch

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Afghan fare with deft execution.
by Citysearch on June 06, 2016 from Citysearch