I don't eat Afghan food much but this place was incredible and has me craving more. We got a couple of vegetarian dishes, a couple orders of garlic naan, the meaty date platter, and a lamb entree for 5 people. Honestly, I thought we ordered too much food but we devoured every bit of it. Everything was good but my personal favorites were definitely the naan, chickpeas, and chicken qobili (in no particular order). The service was incredible as well and I would 10/10 recommend this place for anyone wanting a hearty meal in Salt Lake City.

I've never had Afghani food and am so happy we tried this place! The food was delicious and service was great. I highly recommend the garlic naan and chicken Qorma!

I have no frame of reference to compare to since I've never had Afghan food before, but I really enjoyed my meal! I ordered the Beef Mantu as appetizers and the Chicken Qabili Palau as my entree. The Beef Mantu was succulent and flavorful, and I really liked the sauce on top of it. I just wish it came with more! I tried the Chicken Qabili Palau since it's the national dish of Afghanistan. I usually don't like raisins, but it was delicious in the rice. I loved the complex flavors and spices, and I especially enjoyed how tender the chicken was! It also came with a salad and Burani Banjan (eggplant simmered with tomatoes and yogurt-garlic sauce), and the latter was so garlicky, unique, and delicious. I was so happy I had leftovers for the next day! The service was very fast, and I enjoyed the decor inside. I felt like I got transported and got a small glimpse of Afghan art and culture. I recommend checking out their website for some very interesting facts about Afghanistan too!

Afghan Kitchen is truly a hidden gem in Utah! The food here is some of the best you'll find in the SLC area. Some of our favorite dishes are the Bolani Kachalo and the Chicken Qabili Palau, but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The food is consistently delicious and very affordable. The service is outstanding--the servers are attentive, and it's not uncommon to see the owner personally checking on tables and even serving guests himself. This is one of those places that comes to mind immediately when you're craving amazing food. The rave reviews speak for themselves--it's really that good. Stop sleeping on Afghan Kitchen and give it a try. You won't be disappointed!

I've never had Afghan food before, but I'm so glad I did! Ambiance: Unassuming on the outside, but the inside had plenty of character and art on the walls that make the place feel very cozy. Service: No frills. Quick and straight forward. Food: Got the mantu which was delicious, flavorful and was a really different take on dumplings with various sauces on top. The chicken borani was also delicious, hearty, and the chicken and egg plant was cooked just right. The rice it came with was a great combo. My favorite was the garlic naan just on it's own. Overall, great place if you're looking for something that's a bit more off the beaten path. Will definitely be back to try other things!

Currently craving more as I write this!!! This restaurant is now on my exclusive list of places I will be recommending to everyone coming to the SLc area. Just amazed at the flavor profile of all the dishes and the amount of food provided is so generous! The owners were so friendly and helpful with the menu as it was our first time there. We went with a big group and every single person raved over the meal after we were done. The appetizer dumplings were fantastic! Juicy and drenched in a creamy tart sauce. Delicious The rice was moist and had this pumpkin spice w/ raisins and carrots to it that complemented the meat with its mild spice level. The Naan bread has the flavor that you know it was made with the freshest ingredients and homemade. Also more chewy than other Naans I've had which I liked. Can't wait to show off this restaurant to others!!

We were excited to try some Afghan food during our trip to Salt Lake City. Our experience was a 3.5-4 star one, some dishes were better than others and service was a bit slow. There were a few tables that were full when we went on a weeknight, but only one person working in the front of the restaurant, so she had a lot to keep up with. Because of this, service wasn't the best, but it was understandable. We got the Burani Banjan (eggplant), Bamiya (okra), Pakawra (fried potato fritters), and Pumpkin Mantu (pumpkin dumplings). The Pakawra wasn't my favorite - it was pretty bland and really needed the spice tray that we got later in the meal. The Mantu was interesting, also not the most flavorful, but glad I got to try it. The eggplant was my favorite dish - it was cooked nicely and had a great sauce!

This was our first experience with Afghan food, and it was successful! We tried a bunch of things, and my favorites included the beef/lamb kebabs, pakawra, and pumpkin mantu. The seasonings and sauces are outstanding, even to a palate that's new to these foods. Our server kindly walked us through the menu and explained the basics, which was extraordinarily helpful. I'd get a kebab a la carte in the future, just because I'm not big on plain rice and cucumber salad- YMMV. I was confused why we were some of the only diners on a Saturday night- maybe the other location is more popular? There were two single-stall bathrooms, and one had an "out of order" sign. The other was clogged, so it became my husband's first time unclogging a restaurant toilet

Tip: check in for free dessert! The service here was so friendly and welcoming. Would surely come back. I wouldn't think SLC is known for Afghan food but this was an A+ spot and so delicious. We ordered what was recommended with the stars on the menu for both appetizer and entrees, and shared family style.