The Helmand Restaurant

4.6

4,6

729 avis

De 31 $ à 50 $

Moyen-orientale

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2 personnes

16 nov. 2024

19:00

Réservé 40 fois aujourd'hui

Charmant
Adapté aux occasions spéciales
Idéal pour les groupes

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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Informations supplémentaires

Atmosphère
Raffiné
Prix
De 31 $ à 50 $
Cuisine(s)
Moyen-orientale, Afghane, Halal
Heures d'ouverture
Souper lun–jeu, dim 17:00–22:00 ven, sam 17:00–23:00
Numéro de téléphone
(617) 492-4646
Site internet
http://www.helmandrestaurant.com/
Moyens de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Tenue d'affaires décontractée

Endroit
143 1St St, 02142 Cambridge, MA
Quartier
Cambridge
Rue transversale
Bent Street<br />Across from the CambridgeSide Galleria
Parking details
Stationnement municipal
Public transit
Close to the Lechmere Green line T stop & bus station
Renseignements supplémentaires :
À emporter, Accès pour personnes à mobilité réduite, Bar complet, Bière, Cacher, Cheminée intérieure, Cocktails, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle privée, Terrasse, Terrasse, Toilettes neutres, Vin

Qabelee28,95 $US
Pallow rice baked with chunks of lamb tenderloin, raisins and glazed julienne of carrots
Dwopiaza*29,95 $US
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*41,95 $US
Half Rack of Lamb marinated, grilled and served on a bed of Afghan bread with sauteed eggplant and pallow rice
Seekh Kabob*29,95 $US
Char-broiled Leg of Lamb marinated in puree of onion, sun-dried baby grapes and garlic, served with sauteed eggplant and pallow rice
Mantwo25,95 $US
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions and beef. Served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split peas and beef sauce
Aushak24,95 $US
Afghan ravioli filled with leeks. Served on yogurt and topped with ground beef and mint
Lamb Lawand28,95 $US
Leg of Lamb sauteed with onion, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, fresh cilantro, yogurt and spices served with sauteed spinach and challow rice
Sabzi Challow26,95 $US
Spinach sautéed with chunks of beef and Afghan seasonings. Served with challow rice
Chapendaz*36,95 $US
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 Challow26,95 $US
Leg of Lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, green beans, potatoes and spices served with lentils and challow rice
Theeka Kabab*31,95 $US
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 Kabab26,95 $US
Ground beef with coriander flat kababs. Cucumber and tomato salad with Balsamic dressing and fried battered potatoes
Koufta Challow26,95 $US
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 Kabab24,95 $US
Char-broiled marinated chicken breast, served with sauteed spinach and pallow rice
Mourgh Challow24,95 $US
Chicken breast sauteed with spices and yellow split-peas, then sauteed with yogurt, cilantro and curry, served with challow rice

Specials

Qoremay Ma-He33,95 $US
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 Berian27,95 $US
Filet of trout pan fried, served with sauteed eggplant and rice seasoned with dates and walnuts
Mourgh Salata24,95 $US
Fresh boneless breast of chicken, marinated then grilled, served on mixed green salad with grilled vegetables and vinaigrette dressing

Vegetarian Entrees

Special24,95 $US
A platter of baked pumpkin, pan-fried eggplant, sauteed spinach and okra sauteed in fresh tomatoes, served with pallow rice
Kourma Challow19,50 $US
Fresh green beans, carrots, cauliflower, turnips and potato sauteed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and cilantro served with sauteed spinach and challow rice
Aushak21,50 $US
Afghan ravioli, filled with leeks and scallions, served on yogurt, garlic and mint sauce, topped with yellow split-peas and carrot sauce
Sabzi Challow22,50 $US
Spinach sauteed with Afghan seasonings, served with garlic mushrooms, okra and challow rice
Kaddo and Banjan Challow21,50 $US
Pan fried then baked pumpkin and eggplant served with yogurt garlic sauce and challow rice
Showla24,95 $US
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
Aush8,50 $US
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

Avis de 729 client·e·s

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4.6

4,6 d'après les évaluations récentes

4,7Plats
4,5Service
4,6Atmosphère
4,4Rapport qualité-prix

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729 avis

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Susan
Grand Boston
2 avis
5.0
2 avis
Y est allé·e le il y a 2 jours
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
An excellent dining experience with service and food. The only negative was having to take care of our leftovers at the table with a box and have to ask for a spoon. Somehow, this didn’t seem to go with the rest of the dining experience at The Helmand.
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Irv
Grand Boston
74 avis
VIP
5.0
74 avis
Y est allé·e le il y a 4 jours
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
This is perhaps the only restaurant where every item on each dish is very special. Each vegetable is done to perfection. The service is great and the cost very reasonable. We are lucky to have it in Cambridge.
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Gabriella
New York
2 avis
VIP
1.0
2 avis
Y est allé·e le il y a 6 jours
1. Global 1
2. Plats 1
3. Service 1
4. Atmosphère 1
They were so crowded they did not have a seat for us in spite of reservation. It was loud as hell, as well. So basically awful.
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Alison
Grand Boston
3 avis
5.0
3 avis
Y est allé·e le il y a 7 jours
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
We've been eating at Helmand since we moved to the area over 20 years ago, and it never fails to impress. As vegetarians, we appreciate that there are a good range of options and they are clearly marked on the menu.
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Laura
Grand Boston
5 avis
5.0
5 avis
Y est allé·e le il y a 7 jours
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
The food was excellent! Will have to skip the appetizer next time so we can try a dessert$
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Alexandra
Grand Boston
8 avis
5.0
8 avis
Y est allé·e le 31 octobre 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Absolutely lovely place with a charm and very delicious foods. The only fix I would suggest is to have a pumpkin available on a desert menu as well!
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Uri
Grand Boston
1 avis
5.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le 25 octobre 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 4
4. Atmosphère 4
Back after 20 years. Still as tasty. I hope to be back soon.
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Larry
San Diego
3 avis
5.0
3 avis
Y est allé·e le 19 octobre 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Food was great! Large place with lively atmosphere.
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Greg
Grand Boston
12 avis
5.0
12 avis
Y est allé·e le 19 octobre 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Another exceptional dinner last night with a friend. I've been coming here for dinners since the late 90's (when I worked in Kendall Square.) We sat up front when the restaurant opened at 5 pm and watched the room fill with couples and families. We each started dinner with a non-alcoholic yogurt drink similar to one my maternal grandmother would always serve before meals. It was delicious! Our shared appetizer was Kaddoo (a fried pumpkin delicacy.) It quickly disappeared. We each ordered Koufta Challow (listed as spicy.) I grew up eating koufta weekly and wanted to compare. These were delicious, served with a generous plate of challow rice. (I would rate these spicy-for-taste, versus spicy-for-heat.) We passed on dessert only because dinner + appetizer was filling. (The dessert menu is worth coming in for on its own.) Service was prompt, informative (we had a few menu questions), and non-intrusive. Even as the restaurant filled, there was no discernible noise. Ample metered parking on the streets adjacent to Helmand. (Free after 6 pm.) Highly Recommended!
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Kristi
Grand Boston
2 avis
4.0
2 avis
Y est allé·e le 17 octobre 2024
1. Global 4
2. Plats 4
3. Service 4
4. Atmosphère 5
Loved the appetizers and the dessert - we ordered multiple things to share and that was perfect. Naan was fabulous! The main entree was a bit bland. Great ambiance but very noisy - there were only three of us at a small table and it was still hard to hear each other when the room was full. After some of the tables emptied out, it was much better. Overall really enjoyed the experience and would definitely go back!
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FAQ

The Helmand Restaurant assure un service de livraison en partenariat avec Postmates et Uber Eats. The Helmand Restaurant propose également des plats à emporter que vous pouvez commander en appelant le restaurant au (617) 492-4646.

Le restaurant The Helmand Restaurant est noté 4,6 étoiles par 729 clients OpenTable.

Oui, vous pouvez généralement réserver ce restaurant en choisissant la date, l'heure et le nombre de personnes sur OpenTable.

Effectuer une réservation

2 personnes

16 nov. 2024

19:00

Réservé 40 fois aujourd'hui

Commande en livraison ou à emporter

143 1St St, 02142 Cambridge, MA

Informations supplémentaires

Rue transversale
Bent Street<br />Across from the CambridgeSide Galleria
Quartier
Cambridge
Heures d'ouverture
Souper lun–jeu, dim 17:00–22:00 ven, sam 17:00–23:00
Prix
De 31 $ à 50 $
Cuisine(s)
Moyen-orientale, Afghane, Halal
Atmosphère
Raffiné
Dress code
Tenue d'affaires décontractée
Parking details
Stationnement municipal
Public transit
Close to the Lechmere Green line T stop & bus station
Moyens de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Renseignements supplémentaires :
À emporter, Accès pour personnes à mobilité réduite, Bar complet, Bière, Cacher, Cheminée intérieure, Cocktails, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle privée, Terrasse, Terrasse, Toilettes neutres, Vin

Site internet
http://www.helmandrestaurant.com/
Numéro de téléphone
(617) 492-4646

The Helmand Restaurant

Effectuer une réservation

Commande en livraison ou à emporter

Informations supplémentaires

Entrees

Qabelee28,95 $US

Dwopiaza*29,95 $US

Chowpan*41,95 $US

Seekh Kabob*29,95 $US

Mantwo25,95 $US

Aushak24,95 $US

Lamb Lawand28,95 $US

Sabzi Challow26,95 $US

Chapendaz*36,95 $US

Kourma Challow26,95 $US

Theeka Kabab*31,95 $US

Chappli Kabab26,95 $US

Koufta Challow26,95 $US

Mourgh Kabab24,95 $US

Mourgh Challow24,95 $US

Specials

Qoremay Ma-He33,95 $US

Ma-He Berian27,95 $US

Mourgh Salata24,95 $US

Vegetarian Entrees

Special24,95 $US

Kourma Challow19,50 $US

Aushak21,50 $US

Sabzi Challow22,50 $US

Kaddo and Banjan Challow21,50 $US

Showla24,95 $US

Aush8,50 $US

Preparation of Rice at the Helmand Restaurant

Challow

Pallow

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