Fremont Afghan Kabob: Authentic Afghan Flavors in Fremont, CA

Has been my 5 star spot for kabob for many, many years and I’ve always loved the chicken qabili palao, but lately, the flavor of this dish has gotten progressively more bland in addition to getting less actual chicken in it. I’d say it has roughly half the amount of meat that it used to have 5 years ago and has steadily decreased from then. The lamb is still quite good but it is a real shame about my favorite dish…

We ordered takeout from Fremont Afghan Kabob and tried the potato bolani and spinach curry, which came with rice. One thing we appreciated was that they asked about the spice level for the bolani—mild, medium, or spicy. We got mild and medium, and both were delicious. The bolani came with yogurt and mint chutney, which was decent but not particularly standout. The restaurant is right next to Chat Bhavan, and the parking lot is small, so it can get a bit crowded at times. However, the staff was fantastic, and the seating arrangement was comfortable and pleasant for dining in. Overall, we would definitely come back to try more dishes. Great food, great service—just a bit of a challenge with parking!

We are very familiar with Persian and Indian cuisine. Afghan foods share common flavors with these cultures, using herbs that bring out the best out of lamb, beef and chicken true to middle eastern flavors. Fremont Kabob serves delicious meals using halal meat that tickles your taste buds. Tonight, we started with the eggplant appetizer along side the complimentary the flat bread. My wife ordered the lamb shank stewed in a tomato garlic sauce. I opted for two kabobs (beef and lamb). Both came with white basmati rice that was cooked to perfection. Service was quick. Food was delicious and ambiance gave a cozy feel, accepting all who want a taste of Afghan delicacies. Table settings were covered with white paper adding a bit of elegance, aligning with fine dining establishment. I have to admit, I'm a cutlery snob so "cheap" cutlery is often something that tarnishes my overall dining experience. Call it a pet peeve, but straight edges hurt my hand and cheap cutlery often are stamped cut metal. Despite this, I would still return to try other dishes and perhaps bring my own cutlery to use. I highly recommend this Afghan restaurant.

Food was delicious. Especially the bbq items the chicken and lamb a la carte. The Kabuli Pilao was yummy. Especially with the green chutney they have. We ordered it for take away as well and that came with a tangy garbanzo salad and another cucumber salad. I wondered if you have to order that separate when dining in. I’ll remember for next time. We ordered manto as an appetizer which was a dumpling with ground beef and other sauces. They have regular seats and traditional seating. It was nice. My family of all ages enjoyed it.

A wonderful restaurant serving delicious Afghan food. First thing to notice walking in is the beautiful ambiance. Loved all the decor and pictures of Afghanistan on the wall. The restaurant offers both a traditional Afghan dining room and Western tables and chairs. All the staff were very friendly and hospitable, it felt very homey like eating at a friend's house. I ordered the lamb kabob and it was so delicious. Very juicy and flavorful. All the meat is Halal and you can taste the quality. Came with lots of rice plus veggies. I highly recommend it. Great selection of other Afghan dishes and drinks on the menu. This is the first time my friend and I ate here but we know won't be the last. We will definitely be coming back. Open late which is also a plus.

Food took a little long to come out but it was worth the wait. Hot and fresh ingredients, my lamb shank literally fell off the bone when I tried picking it up. The chicken kofta was amazing, and the Chapli kabab platter was seasoned very well. Didn’t take pictures because I was too excited to eat the food.

Flavors were really good and juicy. We liked everything we ate. The doogh had cucumber at the bottom which added taste to the buttermilk.

The food was excellent and well prepared. The atmosphere was excellent. The roasted lamb with bread and Afghan chutney is a good combo. If you want authentic, delicious Afghan food, please come here. Thank you.