Ariana Gyros & Kabobs

★★★★☆ 3.7 (620) • $$

"I got a beef/lamb gyro bowl and it was delicious!! My boyfriend recommended this place to me and I was a little skeptical at first because I read some of their reviews beforehand, but I am so glad I still gave it a try. Not sure why this place has a few low reviews for their service and food. Their customer service was great to me because an employee welcomed us in loudly and clearly. The food was fresh and came out fast. I like how they have small descriptions for items on their menu because it is nice to know what it comes with. The gyro bowl was filling and satisfying, just like how they described it. They gave a lot of perfectly cooked meat and rice. I tried a bite of the chicken gyro bowl and the meat was a little dry because they use chicken breast, but it was still good and had enough flavor. Their tzatziki sauce and mint sauce really brings the whole dish together. I want to learn how to make it!The inside of the restaurant has dim lighting, dark walls, and a white floor, which gives it a modern and classy ambiance. They also have some cool lights hanging down from the ceiling. This is a great place to eat at for Mediterranean and Halal food!"

Kabob Palace

★★★★☆ 3.6 (364) • $$

"Family run and fresh food. We had the gyro and the afghani salad (which has a yummy cilantro and jalapeño dressing). The service and food were very fast as well."

Brickland

★★★★☆ 4.2 (221) • $$

"For Christmas, I task my sister for gifting me with a meal from restaurants I have yet to try. I am glad she chose this one, as I believe this is only the second Afghan restaurant I have dined at.I ordered the saffron chicken, which came with spinach rice and a pumpkin puree. The rice was seasoned perfectly, and both the chicken and rice mixed amazingly with the puree. I don't believe I left anything on the plate. I started with a basic Caesar salad, and although I had to ask for some extra dressing, once I received it, it was a good salad. The dressing was homemade. I finished with a mini cheesecake, which was complimented well with its berry sauce.My server was respectfully attentive, in that I got to relax with my food and my thoughts, but my soda was refilled without being asked.A little expensive for a weekly dining experience, but for a special occasion out with family or friends who want to taste something different, then I think you should try this place. Enjoy!"

East Market & Restaurant - Sharq

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (65) • $$

"This Afghanistan/Middle Eastern market and Restaurant has been on my list to check out for quite some time. I made it here to shop for some sauce for my chicken after finding the India-Fiji Market nearby is closed on Mondays. I didn't find the exact sauce I was seeking, but that's ok. I scored yummy bread and scoped out a new spot.Parking lot is small, but there were a couple of spaces available. The market's dry good shelving were in disarray and it felt a bit on the worn down side of things, but that's part & parcel for many truly authentic ethnic markets & restaurants so I take it with a grain of salt. On the other hand, the bulk dried fruit and meat counter were spick and span. Nice enough price for lamb, $6.99/lb, but I didn't try this time.Daily after 5:00 pm you'll find a solid gathering of people waiting for the fresh Afghani flat bread. Your wait will be about 15 minutes at peak time. The bread is absolutely delicious and it's similar to naan in shape but also has a sourdough flavor. Cost is $1.99. Be sure to let it cool before you place it in the giant plastic bag. Consider carefully tearing a couple of air holes in the bag, too. Consume quickly as it doesn't keep well beyond 24 hours. TBD if it holds up to freezing. My Iraqi friend says I'll likely need to toast it. That'd be alright.I'll update my thread once I've tried he restaurant in back. A former coworker of mine that I feel has reliable taste said she loves it. I look forward to trying it."

Asia Market and Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (25) • $$

"This restaurant is a hidden JEWEL in Sacramento! The food tasted like it was made in heaven. Humbling people, great portions, and affordable prices...It does NOT get better than this. Seriously, every Sacramento foodie must try this place!"

Afghan Ice Cream and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (18)

"This is my first time at the Afghan Ice Cream and Grill. I stop by this place on the way home. Food: is made fresh to order. I ordered the afghan burger with a beef sausage and fries, and the Bolani (a must get)I also ordered an afghan icecream - it was delicious; it was creamy with chunks. It has cardamom and nuts in it, which was a nice touch. Ambiance: very trendy and clean. Good amount of seating. Would be nice if they had music. Service: everyone was so nice and helpful!I would definitely come back!"

Greek Donair and Gyro

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (24)

"Very delicious donair shop ran by father and son. The chicken donair was so good! It was packed with fresh veggies, chicken, hummus and sauces. I am a sauce-driven eater, so I thrilled when they dropped off squeeze bottles of hot sauce and garlic sauce with our meals. We loved the food and service. The indoor seating area was very clean and suitable for a fast meal.Highly recommend this fine establishment for a very tasty and fresh meal."

Darya Restaurant Kabob & Gyro

★★★★☆ 4.1 (10)

"I asked just about every question I could (which speaks highly of the service, they are happy to answer any question) about the menu and decided to go with the traditional Afghani cuisine. Everything we had, was absolutely DELICIOUS!"

Baame Dunia Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.7 (7)

"Wanted to try something different and authentic Iranian / Persian cuisine is definitely something I don't see every day.I'm not sure how long they've been open, but I get the sense that they haven't been open very long.They weren't busy at all when I got there early in the evening - I was greeted politely and offered my choice of seating. My entree (Kobidah Lamb) turned out to be very familiar to me since it was similar to Greek and Mediterranean dishes I've had. The dish included a lot of rice... far more than I could possibly eat (I took some home). The lamb and rice were both very tasty... and on that note, I don't recall calling rice "tasty" in a review before, but this was some of the best rice I've ever had.Since the goal was trying something new (to me), I picked a couple appetizers that looked interesting - Sambosas and Arabic Bolani. In a way, these dishes have some similarities... Sambosas are essentially meat stuffed deep fried dumplings and I would loosely compare Arabic Bolani to a cheeseless meat filled quesadilla. Of the two, I preferred the Sambosas... the Bolani was pretty bland by itself, but served with accompaniments that optionally added some flavor.Overall, very happy with my experience - good food, service and the place was clean (including the restroom). Thumbs up."

Afghani Market & Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (7)

"Delicious food, friendly staff and all the groceries! A must visit. Will recommend to all family and friends"