Bamyan Kabob

I love to order Afghani food- especially kebobs. The plentiful variety in my area allows me to try many restaurants, and I recently tried Bamyan Kabob.Let me first say- the Kabuli Palaw was great! Tender raisins and shredded carrots garnished soft rice. However, the kebobs were more limited. While the lamb was flavorful, it was a bit dry, and the beef kabab had excess gristle and chew, and the chicken did not seem fresh. The baklava was acceptable, nothing to write home about, but tasty. The bread was okay, but nothing special- it was soft and thin. However, the kebobs and sauce portions were generous and large. There are better options for Afghani food within the area, such as Kabul House in Evanston- however, in a pinch, Bamyan Kabob could work. I recommend the lamb kebob and kabuli palaw. I cannot speak specifically to service as I ordered takeout, but my Shedo Chai drink was unfortunately forgotten, though they were quick about refunding it. Overall, Bamyan Kabob was dissapointing, and I would direct anyone looking for delicious Afghan cuisine or a quick lunch elsewhere.

Hidden gem in Chicago. Banyan Kabob delivers authentic Afghan food that we'll def be back for. Borani Banjan sautéed eggplant with tomato and yogurt sauce. This was my fav! Beef dumplings with a savory yogurt sauce Lamb Karahi was brought in a hot skillet simmering in spicy sauce & served with fresh flatbread Mango drink was a cooling balance to the spiciness of some dishes. Attentive service, spacious inside with Afghan music playing. While we had no problem getting a table on a weeknight, we were told weekends it fills up fast!

We've been wanting to try to place for a while, and it did not disappoint. If you're looking for delicious Afghan cuisine , this is the place. If you haven't tried that cuisine before, would highly recommend you dive deep here into it. Try their eggplant appetizer (Borani Banjan) to start off, and then get a Lamb Karahi entree, which is both rich and spicy at the same time. If you have some stomach space the Aghan Mantu (beef dumplings) is delish. We ordered baklava to go as well. It has a quiet ambiance as it appears to be 50/50 takeout vs dine in but the service is so friendly. Would absolutely come back again #neighborhoodgem #Afghan

Came here with our friends from Afghanistan. It was so nice to see them comfortable and speaking to the owners and servers in their language! We appreciated that right off the bat. We also came during Ramadan and they were respectful of people who prayed and breaking fast. Food was good. The lab kabob was my husband's favorite, I loved the chicken and we all LOVED the Afghan Palaw. Also, my chai was so great. We were also celebrating birthdays and they let us bring in a cake and brought extra plate, etc. for us. Great food for a good price. Highly recommend.

Over rated. I ordered combination grill, the meet was overcooked and dried, the Afghan Kabuli meat was beef not lamb also tasteless and overcooked . Nice people so I hope they pay attention to the feedback, as I've been in 2 other Afghani restaurants in Chicago area and the food was way better!

Simple place with amazing food. Everything tasted like homemade comfort food. The service was incredibly fast and the staff was awesome. The lamb shank and eggplant were my favorites.

Devine taste. I can honestly say I've never been satisfied eating at a middle eastern restaurant ( don't believe me look at my reviews) this place by far is THE BEST I've had.We did family style so I had a variety of food to taste. The kabobs were cooked to perfection. The lamb would melt in your mouth. The mantoo was super tasty and rich in flavor

First of i dont like leaving bad reviews but This place needs to be shut down so the owners could learn a lesson. Do not go here. Food poisoning. Took 15 minutes to make the food which normally should take 40 minutes. Everything is precooked and heated in the microwave

Delicious food, friendly service. Loved the lamb Shank and combo platter.Recommended dishesLamb Shank, Combo 3 Combo Kabob

Delicious and friendly service - the servers were very accommodating and were able to modify orders as needed! Super affordable prices also!!!!