Afghan Kebab House

Afghan Kebab House was one of my favorite places to score a kebab at one point in time. «Was» being the keyword because this place is *now* closed. It’s a shame really, I always looked forward to eating here whenever I found myself on MIddle Eastern Row.
Afghan cuisine is right up there with some of the best cuisine in the world. It’s like a regional medley of Middle Eastern and SE Asian throw into a refined variety of delicious rice, bread, pastas, meat, and soups. Afghan Kebab House focused on the meat aspect, all expertly prepared and executed wonderfully.
I was a fan of their sambosas, a thin fried meat filled pastry that reminds me of an Indian samosa as a starter. If it were lunch time, the kofta (meatball) sandwich was my go-​to or the combination kebab platter which consisted of lamb, beef, and chicken kebabs. Their stuffed grapes or dolma and the meat dumplings (mantu) were always money, which went perfectly with the über fragrant basmati rice.
I’ll miss the prices, service, and above all the food. There are plenty of great spots along this part of Steinway, but this one was one of the better ones.

I’m Turkish, so the flavors of the Afghan Kebab House was deeply scrutinized by my taste-​buds. My husband and I have been going here for 12 years, and that says a lot. You wouldn’t think much of it upon first glance, but do your epicurean sensibilities a favor and sit yourself down and take in the fragrant basmati rice and lamb dishes.
Everything from the Chai (tea) to the spicy yogurt sauces are made to perfection. The courses are well balanced and nutritious, fresh and incredibly memorable. The meats are tender and juicy. The service is fantastic.
What is lacking in décor in this tiny restaurant, it more than makes up in delectable apps and entrees. Even as I write this review, my mouth is watering. I think a trip to the city is in order — pronto!

The food was good, but the service was extremely slow and the place was a little dingy.
For an appetizer, we shared the Sambosa, which in my head I was equating with Indian samosa (which was my own fault, thus my disappointment). The Sambosa here was flat as a pancake and completely lacking in stuffing. For the entrée, we both had the Combo Kebab, which the menu states comes with basmati rice, Afghan bread, and salad. It did indeed come with basmati rice, which was delicious, but it is in my opinion that 3 leaves of lettuce with no dressing do not equal a salad. Also, the Afghan bread was dry, clearly left out too long and simply re-​heated before serving.

Wow, wow, wow!!!
THIS IS THE GREATEST PLACE TO EAT!
I have been here a few times previously and i took it to the next level recently. I had Afghan Kebab House Astoria cater my event and the guests were blown away with the fabulous food. The chai tea was great, the green tea was great, the appetizers were great, wow, i guess it was all great.
Furthermore, It is very clear that Afghan Kebab pays very close attention to food quality and nutrition. The kebabs are not fried, or battered in butter, or lard or any sorts of bad oil. Insted they are grilled and very tasty, incredibly tasty, especially the fish kebabs. I did not have to worry about food quality, even for my large order.
In conclusion, i highly recommend Afghan Kebab House Astoria because they excel with food quality and nutrition. I take my friends and family here and now i am having them cater my large events.
It is a great feeling to be assured of wonderful food when you are preparing an event for many guests of different backgrounds and cultures; this is why i recommend Afghan Kebab House Astoria on Steinway Street, Queens, NY.

I love this place!
Prompt delivery, consistent quality, friendly service. AWESOME prices.
Several small issues — they never give you enough yoghurt sauce when you order for delivery. There are no plastic utensils either. And the Mango juice I ordered, while fresh queezed, was made from very underripe fruit.
My Kofta Kebab entrée was sizable, delicious and came with a metric ton of rice. DELICIOUS. Perfect for lunch.
Next time, I’m going to ask for more yoghurt sauce. And maybe try apple juice. (mixes better with whiskey anyway…)
THANK YOU AFGHAN KEBAB HOUSE!

Everything about this restaurant is fantastic — ambiance, service, and of course the food. My girlfriend and I went on a weeknight and didn’t have to wait for a table. We were seated immediately and since we weren’t familiar with this type of cuisine, the friendly waiter patiently described the dishes on the menu to us and even provided recommendations. We ended up going with the combo for two (2 appetizers, 2 kebabs, 1 side dish) for $ 34.99 and sampled a variety of meat and potato dishes, all of which we enjoyed very much. You absolutely get your money’s worth.
Definitely come here on an empty stomach. Your tummy will thank you.

I discovered this restaurant one day when a friend came to town asking for Halal food. We picked her up at LaGuardia and figured we’d try our luck on Steinway. Boy am I glad we did!
We’ve been back 3 – 4 times now, always for a special occasion. The staff is always welcoming and kind. Typically, we are the only party in the restaurant, but even if it is busy, they are very accommodating and patient with us (we’re not all that well-​versed in Afghan fare).
The food is absolutely delicious! I have loved every kebab we’ve tried except the fish and I think that’s just personal preference. The Afghan teas, rice, salad, and meat are always exceptional.
Five stars for Afghan Kebab house. I wish there were more NYC restaurants that take pride in their service and food like you do!

I accidentally went into this place thinking it was the Kebab Café. I couldn’t leave because the waiter or manager was so nice. The chicken kebab was probably the best I’ve had, but the okra dish tasted like it’d been frozen and the sauce out of a can. The lunch special at $ 8.95 includes bread and salad, but the salad is made with iceberg… Not my favorite.
I’d say definitely stick with the meat dishes. The atmosphere is comfortable, and staff very nice. Still need to check out Kebab Café!

A really great meal at an extremely fair price and BYOB to boot! Had the combo for 2 (2 appetizers, 2 kebabs, 1 side dish) and got the lamb tikka and fish combo kebabs. My date liked the lamb the best, i really enjoyed the fish tandoori. The appetizers were boiled dumplings in minted yogurt and ground meat on top. It was excellent.

Well done in many respects. The food, service, atmosphere, and location are fabulous. Steinway St. in Astoria is filled with hidden Middle Eastern gems, this happens to be one of them. Not a far walk from the subway, safe neighborhood, made this experience more pleasurable
Ordered the combination special. A platter of Afghani food, especially for people like me who are new to Afghani cuisine. The dumpling and turnovers for an app. was excellent. Got one meat, one spinach. For a main, the both the lamb and chicken kebab were fabulous. The chicken was especially well seasoned with various spices. On the side, I ordered the hummus. This was arguably the best part of the meal. It was light, airy, and perfectly garnished with olive oil.
The service was fabulous, and guided me through the menu. Most Middle Eastern cuisine builds on a few base elements, for better or worse. This restaurant has it down, will be back for sure.