Shahen Afghan Restaurant

One of the best Lamb shank and rice dishes that we have ever purchased in a restaurant setting. Clean dining area and friendly staff. Affordable prices. Very happy learning more about the Afghan culture through cuisine.

Has my first visit to Shahen. I was greeted with a smile and the food was excellent! I had the mixed combo. Grilled lamb, grilled chicken and lamb Shami ( ground lamb). It came with bread and huge pile of very flavorful rice. I will be back for sure. If you have not been here before I recommend it.

Truly one of my favorite places to eat in Omaha! The lamb karai is to die for. It is in a small, easy to miss, location but is worth seeking out. Highly recommend a visit, especially if you're like me and have never eaten Afghani food before!

If you've ever actually eaten in the Middle East, you'll know that their food is basic in nature but packs an amazing punch of spices and flavoring that sets it apart from anywhere else. This place does exactly that! Their lamb and chicken flavoring on both of the kabobs is outstanding! Even my 11 year old, who is usually quite picky on flavoring, immediately complimented the taste of the meats. There is minimal seating inside, so depending on when you show up you may need to wait a bit. The deserts were also really good! We tried the baklava, which was great. And the coconut balls, which were like little grain free cake balls. Service is good and easy. You go up to the counter to order, so it's simple with larger groups that wish to pay separately. Overall great experience! Would absolutely go back!

I don't think I'm wrong in saying that Afghan cuisine sadly isn't as common or well-known as as other types of food. Well, Shahen is an amazing introduction to their food. This is a humble joint off 119th and every dish I've had is tasty. I especially love the Kabuli Pulao - lamb shank with basmati rice. Their version of dumplings called mantu were also so good. And I'm not lying when I say their baghlawa (baklava essentially in taste) is the best I've had.I return here consistently and I hope you the reader get the chance to as well

This place is hard to find if navigating using Waze. That said, you've got to find them if you're on the prowl for something off the beaten path.Small place with seating for maybe 20. My impression is they do a strong carry-out business and dine-in happens.I had a mixed grill. Menu description didn't really match the plate of food that arrived but I didn't care because everything was so delicious. Big, bold flavors, fire, meat, yum!No alcohol but that's not a surprise given the culture. Run, don't walk, to try them out!

Shahen Afghan Restaurant is an absolute hidden gem! The food was amazing, with flavors I had not tasted before, if I had I don't remember being this good! The staff was friendly and kind enough to explain the dishes. There is plenty of parking and if you have some time I highly recommend going to the store next to them to explore, you won't be disappointed. Overall it was a great meal with very distinctive flavors.

Loved this place! Grateful for a unique new cuisine to try in Omaha. The area has a intimate, authentic and cozy vibe where you just know the food is going to be good.We ordered the naan and lamb dumplings for an appetizer and it was amazinggg. The dumplings were the perfect size and texture and the spices/sauce came to be a perfect combination. I loved the yogurt sauce that added a little tang to it. The naan was thicker and a bit different than the naan that you'd get a typical "Indian restaurant" but we definitely enjoyed it. I order the lamb kebab meal for my main and you just cannot beat the flavor of the meat. I don't think I've ever had better seasoned lamb! We finished with the baklava and of course it was just lovely.Do yourself a favor and give the restaurant a try. You won't regret it!

If you're reading reviews to help make your decision to try this place, stop reading and try! I recommend the mantu and fried eggplant! I regret not getting the baklava. I can't wait to try more of their dishes! Also the service was amazing!

Very nice place located right behind Big Fred's Pizza. Place overall is fairly clean, and the service is very good. Excellent waiter, he was very friendly & gave us a little background information about the meals we ate & how they were made and whatnot. The food came out at a reasonable time as well & all tasted very fresh and full of flavor. The dumplings for me were the main highlight of my meal but I also very much enjoyed the Kabuli Pilao which consists of rice, raisins, carrot chutes and a big shank of lamb underneath the rice in the middle of the plate. The naan bread goes very well with the sauce from the Manta. I tend to love Mediterranean + Middle Eastern fare, and this place is right up my alley. Definitely recommended, especially if you're also a lover of those types of food.