The Helmand

Absolutely MUST try!! I am a total foodie yet rarely leave reviews – but this was one the best meals I’ve ever had in my life. Everything was so perfectly spiced/salted. We started with the pumpkin appetizer, which was delicious and similar to butternut squash. The flatbread was awesome and made in-house, in a wood-fired oven!. I can’t remember the names of the entrees – one was a salad with the most tender, flavorful steak, and the other was a chicken dish special. The service was also excellent! We’ll definitely be back when in the area.

By far my favorite restaurant in Baltimore. Been coming back at least once a month and every time the food/service are wonderful and delicious. Never disappointed by their menu and consistent food. I always recommend this restaurant to anyone who’s new to Baltimore for authentic food choices.

Loved this place! Amazing food and a great location. The service was interesting - I had a reservation for 8 but I had it on the wrong date my mistake but they were still able to seat us super quickly even with it being a busy Saturday night - EXTREMELY nice of them. But then our actual server was suboptimal, we basically had to chase him down to get anything done. So while our experience with the service was good thanks to their graciousness but then the dining service wasn't great. The food itself was really delicious and quick my favorite was the Bendi okra, Banjan Lagathak, and the Lamb Lawand! The mushrooms in the lamb lawand were so tasty, a nice texture and just full of flavor. For dessert the cheesecake was REALLY good, everything else was in my opinion not worth it. Would definitely come back here again!

Really good food! Large portion size, the food seemed authentic, whole, and filling. They have a vegetarian section which is always appreciated!

The food was absolutely fantastic. The lamb was beyond tender and the beef just melted in my mouth. It was a great place for a nice quiet dinner and to enjoy some delicious and hearty Afghani food.

I've only eaten here once during a graduation dinner and it was insane. The food was AMAZING and so flavorful, the atmosphere was very welcoming, and the staff was so helpful and nice. I can't remember what I ordered, but this was nearly a decade ago and I can still think of how good the food tasted. If you want a fancy dinner or you need to impress a date or something, for the love of god eat here.

The Helmand has a very welcoming, warm vibe. The food was so incredible. Probably some of the best, most flavorful food I’ve had in a long time. The portion sizes were big and the prices are more than fair. Went there for dinner with my partner for our anniversary and we both loved it. The staff were so friendly and attentive as well. Will definitely be back.

I like the place, soeviakly close to mt vernon and historic site building. We ordered lamb kabaab and rice kebololi both delicious. For lamb soup taste like goulash soup but more light, very nice.

1st experience eating at a Middle Eastern restaurant. Good experience. Staff was helpful. Thanks Modesto! Lovely table settings. Clean restroom. Drinks can be stronger. We're adults. Lamb was juicy & tender. Did not like the green cilantro sauce, it's an overpowering cilantro taste. Bread & ravioli appetizer was tasty. Rice & roasted veggies good. Pumpkin appetizers with yogurt reminds me of butternut squash. Spinach is also good.

Might seem a little pricey and certainly quite noisy it's always full of people! But this place is the place for Afghan food in Baltimore. Warm atmosphere, great food, nice and helpful waiters. Worth going for any occasion!