Helmand in Baltimore is a four star Afghan restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Downtown North neighborhood, this inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 5 years. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This restaurant is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food consistently done to a turn and equally lovely.
The other week I headed out for the Bachlorette Party of a friend. We started...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is as good as you'll get in Kabul (maybe even better)! Mantwo is my favorite Afghan dish, and I have eaten it homemade in Afghan family homes in Kabul, and this is just as good! Its so…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If anything, go for the Kaddo Bowrani--wholly scrumptious! I never really thought that pumpkin and yogurt would go so well together but wow! Out of all appetizers I've had in my lifetime, this ties…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Took a friend here for his birthday as a suprise, the food and service were absolutlely delightful, but it was rather crammed with people and tables.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Afghani food and this little place does not disappoint in the least. The pumpkin dumplings are delicate, the yogurt sauce nicely textured, and the black walnut ice cream Delicious. The service…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Helmand is one of the top restaurants in Baltimore, I've been eating there for about eight years now (about 4 times a year these days). The food is always outstanding and the service is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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From what I understand, the food from The Helmand is as close to authentic Afghani food as you are likely to find in the US. I loved the platter style dinner options so that you could sample many different...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place. Love the ambience and the service. Please reserve in advance (especially on weekends). Very nice food. True taste of Afghani culture...(given that the restaurant is owned by Ahmad…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great. I was brought here as a surprise a couple of years ago and try to go back whenever possible. They have a whole section of the menu for vegetarians. The vegetarian section…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
delicious. good bread. good pumpkin appetizer. shaftal salad is yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food for a reasonable price. By reasonable I mean that you would pay at least double the prices on this menu in D.C., but as very little in D.C. actually makes sense, one can make the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Funny that my first Yelp is about this Baltimore restaurant, since I actually live in the SF Bay Area. I'm so glad we found The Helmand, thanks to Yelp (two nights in a row). The Helmand serves…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely exquisite Afghan cuisine. Superb atmosphere. Wonderful service. Great dessert. Just go.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little pricey ... but a perfect place for a date!!! Food is delicious, everyone polite, setting perfectly lit...(not too dark, not too bathed in light).
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Charles Street, REALLY. And look for it's facade in the upcoming flick He's Just Not That Into You, The Helmand is one of those places where you wonder why they aren't a chain.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. The food is a bit more wintery (heavy) than I expected but good lord is it good! The appetizers are alright, tasty, but overall unnecessary if you already know you want a delicious lamb…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I went to The Helmand on a date last night... it took a bit of convincing on my end: me: What are you in the mood for, food wise?
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. They have a fab pumpkin appetizer with garlic yogurt. Honestly, I thought it sounded kinda gross-- until I tasted it! I ate my words and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow Golly! The food at The Helmand knocked the socks off this Bay Area snob. While I only ordered the vegetarian soup, it was incredible. The spices were varied and interesting.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Completely fabulous. My wife and I moved to Baltimore a year and a half ago, and this is the restaurant we've been to most often; it's the first restaurant we take people who visit to. Everything on…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I started going to The Helmand in 1991, I have never once had a bad meal. I think I've tried everything now and it is ALL delicious! Sometimes it's fun to just go in and order all of the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love it! The food is not something you find everyday, everywhere, and is so tasty and affordable. I like going to places that offer meals that I don't have the ingredients or know-how to whip…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food that you simply canNOT find anywhere else, yet priced to compete with the most mundane TGIFreakin'Appleblechs, Helmand is not to be missed. Try the pumpkin appetizer. It will knock your…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love restaurants that feel busy and homey. This is one of those. Six of us came to the restaurant on a friday night without booking. This, usually a sure way to get no food and results in walking up…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place kicks ass. In terms of pure bang for your buck, it doesn't get much better. Quality ethnic food on white table linens in a cozy atmosphere with good service doesn't get much cheaper. If…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food in a very nice atmosphere that makes the prices a steal. Seriously, where else can you have this quality of food on white table cloths with friendly, nonintrusive service for…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is cozy and modestly decorated...the smell of freshly baked bread will greet you at the door. I have heard great things from friends about the Kaddo Bowrani (sort of like a pumpkin…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have never thought I'd like Afghan food until I came to this place. For appetizer, kaddo bowrani (baby pumpkin with yogurt & garlic sauce) is good. I would've never thought I'd like something…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food. Great service.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent food, served quickly and very well priced. The atmosphere is great, you can wear jeans or you can wear a suit depending on the night. I've got nothing bad to say about this restaurant!
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I take my parents when they come into town, or go for birthday dinners with friends, or just go when I want something other than my usual preferred burrito fare. I love the Helmand. I've…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my favorite, favorite, favorite restaurant during college, and -- 8 years later -- it still is. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the food is always delicious and well-priced. I've…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Helmand made me very happy the night I ate there. I went in with very little expectations and left a happy Matt. Love the prices, the bread, the squash, the seasonigs and that other thing I had…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The food was amazing and the service was fast (on a friday night). (I'm not familiar with Afghan food so I asked the waiter what he recommended.)
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As everyone else has pretty much stated how fantastic this place is already, I'll just highlight some key points: 1) Yes, they do serve up fantastic Afghani food with fabulous service and a classy…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we first arrived at this place it felt a little awkward. It was packed, and my girlfriend and I stood at the door like schmucks for a few minutes before anyone came to help us. That was strange,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Baltimore seems like this far away land, and I don't know much about it. We happened to be in the area and decided to eat, but I didn't have my computer with me, so I couldn't check good ole trusty…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: What a gem of a neighborhood restaurant! Try the specials while you dine there; the fish dish (can't remember the name) was amazing and wait at 8pm on a Saturday with no reservations was only…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy, classy. Decent wine list. Outstanding food. Nice selection for vegatarians and non-vegatarians alike. The bread is wonderful. If you love cilantro you will go crazy for the cilantro sauce they…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who knew that Baltimore was home to a fabulous authentic Afghani restaurant. I went mid-week and the place was packed. Just by seeing the patrons faces, I knew that this place would live up to its…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in Baltimore. The food is delicious, the service is awesome, and they have a pretty good wine selection, for being so small. Vegetarians and meat eaters will bother…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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The Helmand is one of Baltimore's many jewels. It's fine dining, so it's not exactly cheap, but neit...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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The Helmand is by far my favorite restaurant in Baltimore. Although I had never tried Afghani food b...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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The Helmand is a wonderful restaurant located in Mount Vernon. Their cuisine is Afghanistani, and i...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food (everything we got was excellent.), romantic atmosphere (but a bit crowded, which isn't a bad sign), good (but not overly friendly) service, good selection of wine. we waited for our table…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Helmand(I don't why it's not listed as such) owned by Afghan prez Karzai's brother - I came because there's also one in SF. Food is very good, although it's good to go with someone who's got…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Simple, delicious, afghan cuisine. Half the menu is vegetarian friendly. The pumpkin appetizer is to die for. [Update: Unfortunately, on my last visit, we had bad, rude, service, starting with a 45…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2004
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i discovered afghan food about 5 years ago and have been an addict ever since. this restaurant is one of the best of its genre that i've been to in the world and in my opinion is one of the best restaurants...
igougo.com - user review
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everyone loves the helmand. the food is consistently done to a turn, the service is consistently impeccable. a local favorite for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike...
fodors.com - user review
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this small afghani restaurant in the midtown mount vernon neighborhood features an intimate, candle-lit dining room decorated in shades of rose. traditional afghani robes adorn the bare brick walls. the food...
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this is our favorite restaurant in baltimore over the last 10 years...
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afghan cuisine...
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afghan food that tantalizes your taste buds...
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