Afghan Cuisine (Kirkland)

Visited this Afghan restaurant in Kirkland, WA, and here's the lowdown. Food was fine, flavors were good, but the servings were super small 😕. Beef tikka and Lamb tikka were just 4 tiny bite-size pieces - didn't hit the spot for the price 💸. Prices felt very steep compared to other options and size of serving at other places. Ambience was okay, cultural music and dance on TV added a nice touch 👍. Parking can be a hassle sometimes 😩. If you're craving Afghan food, maybe you can try, but manage expectations on portion sizes and so on prices.

The food here is absolutely amazing. Incredible dishes and flavors. 10/10 would recommend and come back. Everyone there is also very nice. The restaurant itself is clean with a nice atmosphere. Update: We’ve been going here a couple of months now and every single time we go we leave extremely satisfied. Today we tried the Kofta for the first time here. Not only was it the best Kofta curry I’ve ever had, but it’s probably one of the best dishes I have ever eaten in my life.

I decided to leave a review after taking my very first bite. The mantoo here is closer to Uzbek-style mantoo—large, generous dumplings—rather than the tiny button-sized ones you often see in Turkey. That was such a pleasant surprise! The flavor profile is absolutely top-notch. The spices bloom like fireworks in your mouth, and every bite is just awesome. Don’t hesitate to come and visit—you won’t regret it. Also try their lamb shank. The meat literally falls off the bone.

Afghan Cuisine in Kirkland offers a warm and inviting setting to explore traditional Afghan flavors, though our experience had a mix of highs and lows. The standout of the lunch was the Chicken Kabob, which was exceptionally well-prepared. The chicken was tender, juicy, and infused with a rich blend of spices that elevated the dish beyond the ordinary. The Chicken Fillet was another highlight, flavorful, moist, and satisfying, making it a dish I would gladly order again. For starters, we tried the Okra (Bamia) and Eggplant (Borani-Banjan), paired with Afghan bread. The bread was fresh and served as a nice base for the spreads, the appetizers themselves were pleasant but didn’t quite deliver the boldness often expected from Afghan cuisine. The Afghani rice, an essential accompaniment, was generously spiced and aromatic, but unfortunately too oily for our taste. Its heaviness slightly overshadowed the balance of the meal, though the seasoning was on point. Overall, Afghan Cuisine provides hearty portions and authentic dishes, with the Chicken Kabob and Chicken Fillet standing out as must-try items. With refinement in some appetizers and lighter rice preparation, this spot could truly shine.

I went and got the classic Uzbeki lamb, along with the starter. My friend got the pumpkin. We rather enjoyed the meal- the service was great, food was great, and the building is pretty nice. Overall 8/10, I will be coming here again.

Very happy with my first dine-in visit to Afghan Cuisine. The meat and kabobs were very juicy and delicious, the staff was extremely polite, and the restaurant was super clean and neat. I will definitely come back again. The only downside was that the cardamom milk tea was a bit too sweet, but overall the experience was great.

We got the vegetarian entrees roasted pumpkin and eggplant omg they are amazing. Excited to try other dishes. They have lamb chicken and beef entrees Ill try next time.

It was a very unique place. The food had the real taste of home. A very clean and well-organized restaurant with friendly staff. My recommendation is the Qorma Badenjan and Qabili Pulao — both were extremely delicious! ⭐ 10/10