Helmand Dining Room - The Helmand Restaurant, Cambridge, MA

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The Helmand Restaurant

4.6

487 recensies

van 31 $ tot 50 $

Uit het Midden-Oosten

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Helmand Restaurant offers Afghani dishes with a wood-burning oven where the famous flatbread is cooked on one side of the room and an intimate fireplace is on the other side.

Helmand Restaurant entrées include tasty choices like qabelee, which is pallow rice baked with chunks of lamb tenderloin, raisins and glazed carrots or mantwo, a homemade pasta shell filled with beef and onions. If you like spicy dishes, try the koufta challow, consisting of beef meatballs with Afghan seasoning sautéed with sun-dried tomato, hot peppers and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce. Several vegetarian entrées are also available such as the kaddo and banjan challow, which is pan fried and baked pumpkin and eggplant served with challow rice and yogurt garlic sauce.

*Due to limited patio seating, we do not take reservations for our patio . Please note the patio or any other special requests in your reservation, or ask upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate.

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Groepsgrootte

2 personen

DatumTijdstip

3 feb. 2023

19:00

Vandaag 19 keer gereserveerd

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Aanvullende informatie

Dinerstijl
Culinair eten
Keukens
Uit het Midden-Oosten, Afghaans, Halal
Openingstijden
Diner Ma–Do, Zo 17:00 uur–22:00 uur Vr, Za 17:00 uur–23:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(617) 492-4646
Website
http://www.helmandrestaurant.com/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Kledingvoorschrift
Zakelijk casual

Locatie
143 1St St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Wijk
Kendall Square
Kruispunt
Bent Street<br />Across from the CambridgeSide Galleria
Parkeerinformatie
Parkeren op straat
Openbaar vervoer
Close to the Lechmere Green line T stop & bus station
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Bier, Cocktails, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, Koosjer, Open haard, Patio/Buiten eten, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

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QabeleeUS$ 28,95
Pallow rice baked with chunks of lamb tenderloin, raisins and glazed julienne of carrots
Dwopiaza*US$ 29,95
Seasoned tenderloin of lamb cooked with onions, sautéed with yellow split-peas and tossed with onions lightly marinated in vinegar. Served with pallow rice
Chowpan*US$ 41,95
Half Rack of Lamb marinated, grilled and served on a bed of Afghan bread with sauteed eggplant and pallow rice
Seekh Kabob*US$ 29,95
Char-broiled Leg of Lamb marinated in puree of onion, sun-dried baby grapes and garlic, served with sauteed eggplant and pallow rice
MantwoUS$ 25,95
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions and beef. Served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split peas and beef sauce
AushakUS$ 24,95
Afghan ravioli filled with leeks. Served on yogurt and topped with ground beef and mint
Lamb LawandUS$ 28,95
Leg of Lamb sauteed with onion, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, fresh cilantro, yogurt and spices served with sauteed spinach and challow rice
Sabzi ChallowUS$ 26,95
Spinach sautéed with chunks of beef and Afghan seasonings. Served with challow rice
Chapendaz*US$ 36,95
Choice Tenderloin of Beef marinated, grilled with a puree of grilled tomatoes, hot peppers, onions and cumin seeds served with lentils, mung beans and spinached rice
Kourma ChallowUS$ 26,95
Leg of Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, green beans, potatoes and spices served with lentils and challow rice
Theeka Kabab*US$ 31,95
Prime Rib of Beef; marinated in puree of onion, sun-dried baby grapes and garlic, then grilled and served with sauteed lentils and pallow rice
Chappli KababUS$ 26,95
Ground beef with coriander flat kababs. Cucumber and tomato salad with Balsamic dressing and fried battered potatoes
Koufta ChallowUS$ 26,95
Beef meatballs with Afghan seasonings sauteed with sun-dried tomato, hot peppers and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce, served with challow rice
Mourgh KababUS$ 24,95
Char-broiled marinated chicken breast, served with sauteed spinach and pallow rice
Mourgh ChallowUS$ 24,95
Chicken breast sauteed with spices and yellow split-peas, then sauteed with yogurt, cilantro and curry, served with challow rice

Specials

Qoremay Ma-HeUS$ 33,95
Fresh Sea Bass pan fried, then sauteed with onion, peeled tomatoes, garlic, ginger, sun dried tomato, radishes and potato served with challow rice
Ma-He BerianUS$ 27,95
Filet of trout pan fried, served with sauteed eggplant and rice seasoned with dates and walnuts
Mourgh SalataUS$ 24,95
Fresh boneless breast of chicken, marinated then grilled, served on mixed green salad with grilled vegetables and vinaigrette dressing

Vegetarian Entrees

SpecialUS$ 24,95
A platter of baked pumpkin, pan-fried eggplant, sauteed spinach and okra sauteed in fresh tomatoes, served with pallow rice
Kourma ChallowUS$ 19,50
Fresh green beans, carrots, cauliflower, turnips and potato sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and cilantro served with sauteed spinach and challow rice
AushakUS$ 21,50
Afghan ravioli, filled with leeks and scallions, served on yogurt, garlic and mint sauce, topped with yellow split-peas and carrot sauce
Sabzi ChallowUS$ 22,50
Spinach sauteed with Afghan seasonings, served with garlic mushrooms, okra and challow rice
Kaddo and Banjan ChallowUS$ 21,50
Pan fried then baked pumpkin and eggplant served with yogurt garlic sauce and challow rice
ShowlaUS$ 24,95
Medium rice, mong beans and black-eyed peas, sauteed with onion, tomatoes and fresh garlic, then baked with dill and coriander seeds, served with poblano pepper filled with spinach and cheese, served with tomato and cilantro sauce
AushUS$ 8,50
Homemade noodles and fresh vegetable soup

Preparation of Rice at the Helmand Restaurant

We use Canola Oil in the preparation of all our cooking

Challow
Rice boiled then drained of water, seasoned with canola oil, cumin seed and then baked
Pallow
Rice boiled then drained of water, seasoned with canola oil, cardomum, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin seed and black pepper and then baked

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OpenTable Diner
Boston / New England
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 26 december 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal
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mew1150
Glasgow / Lanarkshire
42 recensies
vip
3.0
42 recensies
6 dagen geleden gegeten
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was our first time at Helmand and we didn't know what to expect. The service was pretty slow and even though we had a 6:00 pm reservation, the room was quite noisy even though it was only half full There were a number of children who were shouting near our table and their parents were loud, too. We liked the food, especially the pumpkin appetizer which was outstanding. My dish was a combination of lamb and rice. The rice was nicely spiced but the lamb was a bit tough and dry. Maybe overcooked. My husband had a cabbage(?) filled sort of perogies for an appetizer and he liked his main course a lot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
7 dagen geleden gegeten
overall5food5service4ambience5
Love the food here, beautiful atmosphere in the main room (the back room has no atmosphere), loved sitting by the wood fire where they make the bread! Food comes very quickly and no pressure to leave even though it’s very busy all the time. Excellent baklava for dessert too
AK
AllanK
Boston / New England
4 recensies
5.0
4 recensies
Gegeten op 25 januari 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful in every way. The food! Ambience and service. We drive 40 miles to get here whenever we can. Both for my and my wife's birthday. Bring vegan, the choices are great as well. 5 stars.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Boston / New England
5 recensies
5.0
5 recensies
Gegeten op 22 januari 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The owner Ali was charming & attentive. Our server Mohammed was friendly & excellent. The food was amazing. Best eggplant I've ever had, heavenly bread, and the lamb was fragrant & tender. We'll be back!
SA
SabrinaA
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 16 januari 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible flavor and ambiance. They have a fireplace where they bake bread and it's very cozy. My fiance had the Qabilee, I had the vegetarian special and we loved all of it. Server was attentive and courteous too. Look forward to heading back there again soon.
SA
SuparnaA
Boston / New England
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 16 januari 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely enjoy food here every time !! We visit 3-4 times every year!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Boston / New England
1 recensie
vip
1.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 14 januari 2023
overall1food3service2ambience3
It was impossibly loud. We practically had to shout to hear each other. Music was playing but all we could hear was a distracting down beat (it took a while to even realize it was music). Our waitress was lovely but food was plopped on the table by others. Food was not as good as it used to be. I ordered a special but 15 mins or more later, I was told it was unavailable. My new order arrived hot but my partner’s was cold.
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KarenG
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 11 januari 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rack of lamb was delicous as well as the Kaddo!! Great meal.
HM
HappyMeal
Chicago / Illinois
39 recensies
vip
5.0
39 recensies
Gegeten op 10 januari 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner with my daughter- pre theater. As always, the food is great and the service was perfect. A favorite spot!
L
Linda
Boston / New England
94 recensies
vip
3.0
94 recensies
Gegeten op 8 januari 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
I have rarely written a less than positive review in all of my years of using Open Table. Having heard about Helmand for decades, my husband and I dined there for the first time, with friends who have eaten here fairly often. We all had a less than relaxing evening. Management and staff were clearly lacking on this particular, Saturday evening. The tables were filled, with one exception. A large number of diners were waiting to be seated. This backup created unpleasant crowding. The noise level was very high. We had a 7:00 reservation and weren’t seated until around 7:30. Our orders weren’t taken for another 20 minutes. Our waiter was very kind and explained that many last minute reservations and walk-ins had overwhelmed the management, which didn’t have time to call in more staff and yet didn’t appear to turn anyone away. The host was busy waiting tables, pouring wine and wasn’t handling the flow of incoming diners. Our food was hot, tasty but not outstanding or particularly well presented. We have had better, similar, less expensive dishes elsewhere. In short…or long…we were not overly impressed. On the upside, the decor is beautiful and very thoughtfully pays tribute to the culture, waitstaff were very warm and the manager/owner came over to personally apologize for the unforeseen circumstances. It was not a good first impression. We are sympathetic to the impact of the ongoing pandemic and its effect on prices and the bottom line, yet we feel no need to return in the near future. This does make me a bit sad. Maybe they will have learned from this and you will have a delightful, quieter experience.
LJ
LeahJ
Boston / New England
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 7 januari 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently delicious, high quality food, service, and over-all experience. We have been coming here for over 20 years and plan to continue!
JT
JulienT
Chicago / Illinois
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 4 januari 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious perfect. Great service. Had a great time with our friends
l
localbuzz
Boston / New England
85 recensies
vip
5.0
85 recensies
Gegeten op 31 december 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food is always delicious though prices are higher now and online menu prices are not up to date. All the lamb entrees are great and the appetizers offer a varied vegetarian feast.
BV
BryanV
Boston / New England
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 27 december 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been wanting to try this place for at least a decade and it did not disappoint. The flavors and spices, the lamb, the bread and dips, it was all excellent.
SI
SabinaI
Boston / New England
1 recensie
1.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 25 december 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We made a reservation and showed up on time— only to find the restaurant closed!!! Restaurants closed on Christmas Day should not take reservations. We gave up going to a favored restaurant for this restaurant! We scrambled last minute and were lucky enough to find an alternative
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EXOTICUS
Boston / New England
22 recensies
4.0
22 recensies
Gegeten op 22 december 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good place to eat. The food was excellent. I would recommend it.
D
David
Boston / New England
2 recensies
4.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 18 december 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Great food, service can be improved by reducing long waiting times at the beginning.
CH
ChrisH
Boston / New England
14 recensies
vip
4.0
14 recensies
Gegeten op 17 december 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We will return. Delicious food. Some of it could have been a little hotter.
SF
SantaFeKate
Boston / New England
23 recensies
vip
5.0
23 recensies
Gegeten op 17 december 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food and beautiful setting! Warm and inviting, glowing fire, fresh bread cooking in the fireplace, gorgeous Afghan food and no pressure to eat quickly. Loved the experience.
DS
DaniellaS
Vancouver / Brits-Columbia
2 recensies
4.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 16 december 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great spot for a nice, cozy dinner. Highlight was definitely the fresh baked bread that came from the brick oven straight to the table. We had two types of lamb dishes, both were very good. Skip the appetizers though!
SS
SteveS
Philadelphia /
4 recensies
4.0
4 recensies
Gegeten op 11 december 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Interesting food and several of the dishes outstanding with a few disappointing. Bread and dips excellent. Service not very attentive. The Aushak was superb. Definitely worth trying. They were very busy our night so maybe service was due to being so full.
PG
PaulG
Kust Georgië
8 recensies
4.0
8 recensies
Gegeten op 10 december 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We live in NJ and when we are in Cambridge, this is always a must-stop. It’s always good and reasonably priced. And mama’s desserts are to-die for!
SM
StephanieM
Boston / New England
14 recensies
vip
5.0
14 recensies
Gegeten op 8 december 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were assisted by the owner. He is EXTREMELY nice, competent and patient.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa / West-Ce
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 7 december 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Boston / New England
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 7 december 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic, service was kind and attentive, and the environment was both homey and vibrant.
JR
JRPatsFan
Boston / New England
16 recensies
vip
5.0
16 recensies
Gegeten op 3 december 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently amazing food! We consider this a regular go to restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 recensies
vip
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 2 december 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and ambiance
G
Gino
Boston / New England
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 29 november 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had fond memories of a restaurant of the same name in Baltimore ages ago, and was delighted to find it reincarnated here in Boston. Wonderful to resample the leek "ravioli" and cardamom ice cream. Will be back!
BF
BostonFoodie
Boston / New England
30 recensies
vip
5.0
30 recensies
Gegeten op 26 november 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
wonderful experience, meal, ambiance and lovely server- Kate. thank you for a wonderful evening!
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mainguyen
Philadelphia /
61 recensies
vip
3.0
61 recensies
Gegeten op 22 november 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
The food was tasty, we got a few starters, a side and an entree. I had asked to sample the special rice with the walnuts and the prunes. The waitress said that wouldn't be a problem, but instead what came out was a large plate of the pallow rice, which we did not order & is always on the menu. It would have been nice for the waitress to point out that the vegetable that comes with the entree was the okra, which was the side that we had ordered. It doesn't specify on the menu that the okra would be a part of the entree. I am recommending this restaurant mostly because it would be the only Afghan food available in the city.
NN
NachoNate
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 21 november 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I haven't been to Helmand in over 10 year and it's as great as I remember! The service, food and ambiance are all A+.
M
M937
Boston / New England
32 recensies
5.0
32 recensies
Gegeten op 20 november 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and wonderful service. We tried and shared many different dishes, and loved them all. Server was very helpful with making selections. Nice change of pace. Dine in for the best experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Boston / New England
1 recensie
3.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 19 november 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Meeting up with old friends from Paris. Had talked about this place for years. Last visit was pre-pandemic. Food now not as good, less rustic, small portions, tables so close together we were touching the people next to us. Our friends didn’t know as it was their first visit but I was sadly disappointed.
MM
MonikaM
1 recensie
1.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 13 november 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
One of the worse dining experiences I have ever had. I made a reservation and the table was not ready. Food looked sloppy and bland. Table so close to the wall and my guests couldn’t fit in. Wait staff disorganized and hostess rude. I would never go back there or recommend it to anyone.
JW
JamesW
Boston / New England
111 recensies
vip
4.0
111 recensies
Gegeten op 12 november 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very interesting flavors and spicing in this food for a change from the usual. Aushak and Qabelee especially good. Nice wine selection and reasonable. Superb service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Boston / New England
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 11 november 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had never had Afghan food before; it was delicious.
V
Vvvv
Boston / New England
1 recensie
2.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 5 november 2022
overall2food1service2ambience5
This was my favorite go-to restaurant at one time. But the low ratings are because of: 1. Lack of Hygiene: one of my colleagues had a human hair in the dish we ordered. 2. I saw one of the employees leave the washroom without washing hands. 2. Service was slow and we had to repeatedly call them to come and help us.
KK
KristinK
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 5 november 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One reason I love Helmand is that their vegetarian offerings are delicious and prepared with care. The flatbread, which diners can watch go into and out of the brick oven in the dining room, is amazing.
FL
FoodLover
Boston / New England
53 recensies
vip
5.0
53 recensies
Gegeten op 4 november 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
I've never had a bad meal at The Helmand. The food is different from what you know elsewhere. Order all of the appetizers if you can. The rice (two types I think) is excellent, fluffy and tasty. The bread is a lure also. Finally, the prices are quite reasonable.

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- Oppervlakken worden tussen maaltijden gereinigd
- Digitale menukaart, wegwerpmenu of hygiënische menukaart beschikbaar.
- Verzegeld of ingepakt bestek wordt gebruikt
- Gemeenschappelijke ruimtes worden dagelijks grondig gereinigd
- Ontsmettingsmiddel of doekjes beschikbaar voor klanten

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Groepsgrootte

2 personen

DatumTijdstip

3 feb. 2023

19:00

Vandaag 19 keer gereserveerd

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143 1St St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Aanvullende informatie

Kruispunt
Bent Street<br />Across from the CambridgeSide Galleria
Wijk
Kendall Square
Openingstijden
Diner Ma–Do, Zo 17:00 uur–22:00 uur Vr, Za 17:00 uur–23:00 uur
Keukens
Uit het Midden-Oosten, Afghaans, Halal
Dinerstijl
Culinair eten
Kledingvoorschrift
Zakelijk casual
Parkeerinformatie
Parkeren op straat
Openbaar vervoer
Close to the Lechmere Green line T stop & bus station
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Bier, Cocktails, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, Koosjer, Open haard, Patio/Buiten eten, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

Website
http://www.helmandrestaurant.com/
Telefoonnummer
(617) 492-4646

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Entrees

QabeleeUS$ 28,95

Dwopiaza*US$ 29,95

Chowpan*US$ 41,95

Seekh Kabob*US$ 29,95

MantwoUS$ 25,95

AushakUS$ 24,95

Lamb LawandUS$ 28,95

Sabzi ChallowUS$ 26,95

Chapendaz*US$ 36,95

Kourma ChallowUS$ 26,95

Theeka Kabab*US$ 31,95

Chappli KababUS$ 26,95

Koufta ChallowUS$ 26,95

Mourgh KababUS$ 24,95

Mourgh ChallowUS$ 24,95

Specials

Qoremay Ma-HeUS$ 33,95

Ma-He BerianUS$ 27,95

Mourgh SalataUS$ 24,95

Vegetarian Entrees

SpecialUS$ 24,95

Kourma ChallowUS$ 19,50

AushakUS$ 21,50

Sabzi ChallowUS$ 22,50

Kaddo and Banjan ChallowUS$ 21,50

ShowlaUS$ 24,95

AushUS$ 8,50

Preparation of Rice at the Helmand Restaurant

Challow

Pallow

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