Spring Cafe "A Taste of Authentic Afghan Cuisine" — Restaurant in Baltimore

First time trying this cuisine, and the owner was very gracious and answered our questions and helped us in ordering.

I felt very welcomed and at home, like I came over to my uncles home for a meal. The slightly low ceiling and the plants that helped the place have a certain glow in lighting, made for a very intimate environment. Very warm and cozy all around.

We had the Kabul Tohkum Karaai, Kabul Special Dou Piaza, Mantoo, kabul eggplant, and Kabul cream roll for dessert. The Kabul Special dou piaza was the meat dish, along with warm vegetables that brought some acidity and also a slight sourness at the end. It really makes for an addicting flavor that synergises well with bread or rice for it to soak up its juices.

What caught me off guard was the eggplant. I had a totally different image of eggplant flavor and was unaware that it could be cooked to taste so savory and creamy.

I highly recommend this spot. These are the types of restaurants that foster a warm sense of belonging. And I think that's equally as important for a restaurant, not...

I went here very excited because of the pictures and other reviews but I got very disappointed. The interior is small and cute. As soon me and my friend sat down, the guy (owner?) came and asked to order. We had just sat down and hadn’t even had a chance to look at the menu so I told him to give us few mins but he kept standing and asking.

So we ordered the eggs and mushroom dish. It had a very weird smell (raw eggs?) and taste was below average. The pumpkin veggie which was very highly recommended in the reviews was below par, it had no taste, no salt, no sourness, no spices. Pretty bland for my indian taste buds. The bread they served also lacked salt. The quantity of bread is very less compared to the dish.

The mango banana shake had no taste of mango in it. The one I make at home is much better.

I had come wanting to try a lot of things but after these 3 disappointments we just decided to pay the...

We visited on Monday night as a group of 6 plus our 6 month old before going to an event at the zoo. It was such a cozy atmosphere - a lovely accompaniment to a grey misty evening. My wife and I shared the lamb shank platter with rice/chickpeas/pumpkin, and an order of eggplant. It was all excellent, and perfect for making small soft bites for the baby! A few of us ordered the ginger turmeric tea, and the kind gentleman brought cups for everyone! At the end, he asked about the baby and gave us a dessert for her, which was actually great because it was only slightly sweet, faintly scented with some kind of herb or spice, and was just soft enough for the baby to try but firm enough to keep its form when giving her bites.

Overall, I definitely recommend Spring Cafe. We were made to feel welcome & right at home, especially with the little one and how much...