Afghan kebab — Restaurant in Cary

I want to love this place. I really do. And perhaps this is just the way restaurants are going now, but if I'm going to spend $25 on an entree and a mango lassi, I would like it to be served on an actual plate with actual flatware, not paper plates (however compostable) and plastic cutlery, and I would like to not be expected to bus my own table. I could cite (but I won't) two other restaurants in the Triangle that do this and it is not a good trend.

All that said, the reason I want to love this place is that the food is very good and the owner is kind and friendly without being effusive. The beef kobidah is tasty and generously portioned (though not much different from the adana kebab I've had at other Middle Eastern restaurants in the area). I would have liked the rice to be more interesting, but the accompanying chickpeas were a revelation -- interestingly spiced, with just a bit of heat. Delicious.

My companion enjoyed the goat karahi, though it really should be served with a side of rice for the gravy (it's extra, though the owner brought some without charge while we were there).

The mango lassi is excellent. It has rich dairy flavor with the mango flavor being equally forward. It's sweet and mellow and satisfying.

As I said in the introduction, the food is fantastic. I just wish the overall experience for the...

Was surprised with Afghan Kebab.....

Let's just say it was a good surprise :-)

Location is tucked away in a shopping center In a corner store front ... so if you dont look for it... you'll miss it ..

So went inside and was greeted my a nice smiling gentleman behind the counter and place is very clean and simple.

The gentleman behind the counter was very accommodating and helped with explaining the menu which is a small no frills menu which is a good thing ..

Orders the mixed platter with an order of Naan..

Was told to have a seat and he would bring it out and to enjoy a complimentary cup of tea (green tea) ... i was disappointed it wasn't the traditional Rose tea that I am used to at other Afghani Kebob joints but it was ok ...

The food came out pretty quick and looked simple and delicious..

The chicken was flavorful and moist .. just needed a lil bit more sumac and a pinch of salt ..

The Naan is your basic Naan so nothing to share there..

Overall a good experience with no frills and thrills kebobs...

Definitely will come back and try another dish ...

Time to now find a place that serves beef Paya. Like I was used to from Kabob Palace back in...

I had been getting a lot of positive feedback for this place so had to try it....Am glad to announce, I have never had better food than this one ever in the Raleigh area...Period.

Pros: Food - Absolutely fantastic. The chicken kadhai was AWESOME, full of flavor, optimum spice and very decent quantity....comes with complimentary naan...just wow👌 Kabuli pulao was MIND BOGGLING!!! What meat, what rice, what nuts, what taste...have it it feel it. Kids meal was enough and surprisingly had taste in it 👍

Service - Great folks everywhere. Will help you pack food if needed. Very courteous.

Atmosphere - Simple, cozy. May get some upgrade as time passes. But super place for a family dinner.

Con: Dessert...Faluda was lacking the punch....maybe instead of ice cream, they can have real kulfi. But still much better than a lot of Indian restaurants.

Price - A bit high per dish, but you get tonnes of food per plate...every dish is good for 2 folks at least.....no complaints.

After a long time I was so happy to pay for the food I ate.... Definitely coming back. Great...