Ghazni Afghan Kabob, Mediterranean & Catering — Restaurant in Hayward

I am always a pro supporter to our brothers and sisters who are working hard to serve us halal food. And always complain about people who try to say any negative review and asks them to be patient instead and try to give another chance. But today I was extremely disappointed from Ghanzi Afghan Kebob house. We were invited to my friend’s baby welcoming party. I am the one who suggested Ghanzi kebob after all what people said (before Ramadan) about their food/catering. And I was planning to do my daughter’s birthday party there after Ramadan and thought it will be a chance to try it. Their charging price was 30$/person and we were a party of 70 ppl. I will just state what was on the menu and will leave it up to you to decide if that was a fair amount or just way over charged! -Green salad in a plastic container with barely sauce drizzled on top. Basically a dry salad -plan white rice -mushed rice with some veggies that you can’t see because it was all over cooked and very mushy (same as the rice I used to make for my daughter as a baby) -a some kind of sauce maybe curry 🤷🏻‍♀️with tiny little pieces of chicken mainly wings chicken/beef kebob (were hard to chew) and there is a lady that serves u two pieces of each 🤦‍♀️ -some kind of mixed okra and potatoes.

My husband and I used to own a restaurant (not anymore) and that is basically not even close to what we used to serve for our brunch buffer for 13$!!! Yes 13$$$$$ I come from a restaurant business background and this food that was served (looks like it was cooked last minute just to fill up the bar) definitely not worth a 30$/person. When you say afghani restaurant paying 30$ you would expect more variety ( manti, qabli rice at least with carrots and raisins, the eggplant dish not sure what is called and some kind of bollani at least!). I am extremely disappointed and embarrassed as an the one who suggested the place to our friends. I understand it’s Ramadan,everyone is working hard but also as costumers we expect to get what we pay for. And enjoy a good experience. I wish the owner would read this review and try to improve in the future because all what I can say he lost 70 customers just today because every single person was disappointed!

Forgot to mention more to the story. The reservation was confirmed couple days before and a deposit of 300$ was paid and asked the owner/manager to send a menu (never did) called the place many times the last two days no body answered. And yet finally today someone picked up and they actually forgot about the reservation today! Claiming that we never called two days before ?!! Huh? I mean 300$ paid as a deposit? Lets say we forgot to call, you would never check to say that those people paid 300$ and never called? After going back and forth and we were terrified because we actually have 70 ppl expected to come. And we can’t change to a different restaurant same day on a Saturday! they gave many excuses and each one was throwing it on the other manager (not professional and disorganized). It was 11 am, So they claimed its last minute and they can’t make everything on the buffet! Well Azan is around 8pm ! Its hard to believe that they can’t make more items. And what got to my nerves is that they had someone stand next to the kebobs and serves only two pieces each!!! Kebobs were the only star of the buffet and this is a private party not your regular buffet! The manager who was today was absolutely not welcoming. Whatever the scenario is, Wether we agreed on food or not, confirmed before or not …. A restaurant should not serve this kind of food for a...

DO NOT ORDER CATERING FROM THIS RETAURANT!!! THIS ESTABLISHMENT SERVES RAW FOOD!!!! I paid $550 for a catering order for 3 dishes: shami kabob, chicken kabob, and qabuli palaw. The meats for the kabobs were both undercooked and squishy, but the shami kabob was literally RAW. Absolutely unacceptable on all grounds, but especially for the amount that I paid. Not to mention the owner/manager is one of the rudest people I’ve ever spoken to. My event would have been ruined if I wouldn’t have made other food myself to serve to my guests. I had multiple people showing me the meat was raw and telling me I should contact the owner for some sort of compensation. We were throwing up and sick to our stomachs the next morning!! I contacted the restaurant the morning after the event and he told me that it wasn’t his fault and that he served me “fresh food”. Excuse me sir, I didn’t know fresh food meant I was going to be served RAW MEAT. He refused to compensate us in any way and kept denying that it was RAW. He said that he the meat was just more lean and that’s why it appeared red or pink. As you can tell by the photos below, the meat was not cooked properly at all. Instead of apologizing and offering some sort of compensation , they denied everything and blocked my phone number. I am extremely disappointed with his lack of professionalism and I did not expect this behavior from a fellow Afghan. I will be reporting this establishment to the local Food Safety Department and they can take it up with them since they want to...

Fantastic Experience at Ghazni Afghan Restaurant and Event Hall

I recently had the pleasure of booking Ghazni Afghan Restaurant in Hayward (party for 70), and I must say, it exceeded all expectations. From the moment we walked in, the owner's warm hospitality made us feel right at home. Not only was he incredibly accommodating, but he went above and beyond to ensure that every member of our family felt comfortable and catered to.

What truly sets Ghazni apart is not just their exceptional service, but also their unbeatable prices. We did our homework and compared prices with other venues, and Ghazni came out on top every time. The affordability combined with the quality of the food made our dining experience truly remarkable.

Speaking of food, every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and authenticity. From traditional Afghan classics to modern interpretations, each bite was a delightful journey for the taste buds. And let's not forget about the staff, who were not only friendly but also attentive to our needs throughout the entire meal.

One standout feature of Ghazni is their outdoor area, which provided us with extra space to pray in. This thoughtful addition made our dining experience even more enjoyable and convenient.

Overall, I cannot recommend Ghazni Afghan Restaurant and Event Hall enough. Whether you're looking for a delicious meal, a beautiful event space, or simply a welcoming atmosphere, Ghazni has it all. Trust me, you won't be...