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Lulu Byrd
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The Helmand

  • September 22, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by vettebuf from Suburb of Philadelphia, New Jersey
We walked from the Inner Harbor past the monument to this Afghan restaurant. Beware if you are not athletic. It is uphill.

I had never eaten Afghan food before but I really liked this restaurant. I recommend the lamb with mushroom dish and also the shredded beef in pastry. Both came with honey rice, a seasoned spinach, and pita bread. The entrees were between $10 to $14, low in this town. The service was excellent.

From journal Leisure Time around the Inner Harbor

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The Helmand

  • November 13, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Lulu Byrd from Baltimore, Maryland
I discovered Afghan food about 5 years ago and have been an addict ever since. This restaurant is one of the best of its genre that I've been to in the world and in my opinion is one of the best restaurants period in Baltimore.

On Friday and Saturday night, this restaurant is always packed, so I particularly recommend getting recommendations then. The crowd tends to be more stylish than is the norm for many Baltimore restaurants, but people certainly are not turned away even in blue jeans or shorts. The walls are pleasantly decorated with traditional art and clothing.

The Aush soup is particularly delicious here, with just the right amount of sour cream, spices and noodles. I also highly recommend any spinach dish (the spinach is especially flavourful having clearly been simmered in spices just the right amount of time) at this restaurant; I always get the Sabzy Challow (spinach with lamb). For those who have never had Afghan food before, you should know that the spices used are quite different from (and not as spicy hot as ) some dishes from its Indian or Pakistani neighbors. I was very happy with the portions with my Sabzy Challow, although I found my friend could have been offered more with his Kebab dish. There is also a vegetarian menu for those so inclined.

From journal "Gritty Baltimore"

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