Top rated Afghani restaurants in San Mateo, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Afghani restaurants in San Mateo

Experience the best that San Mateo has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 33 places from Afghani restaurant category.

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Afghan Cuisine

Afghan restaurant

👍👍 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our love for ethnic Middle Eastern cuisine led us to discover this gem of a restaurant, and it has truly become our absolute favorite. Having explored many Middle Eastern establishments, this Afghan restaurant stands out as the best, not only in the Bay Area but across Northern Californi...

4.70 (311 reviews) (~51.93 km from centre)

Hot Shop

Restaurant

Compact, low-key halal counter serve making unique fusion burritos, plus Afghan-style kebabs.

$ $$$

4.70 (240 reviews) (~36.43 km from centre)

Kabul Afghan Cuisine

Afghan restaurant

Warm, polished dining room for kebabs & traditional Afghan cuisine, plus wine, beer & desserts.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~7.69 km from centre)

Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering

Middle Eastern restaurant

Snug, simple, family-owned outfit serving traditional Middle Eastern & South Asian cuisine.

$$ $$

4.50 (619 reviews) (~44.07 km from centre)

Café Rumi

Espresso bar

Cheery counter-serve cafe featuring Mediterranean fare, such as kebabs & gyros, plus coffee drinks.

$$ $$

4.50 (612 reviews) (~28.01 km from centre)

Mazaa Kabob House

Afghan restaurant

Traditional Afghani comfort meals are the draw at this locally owned eatery with a relaxed ambiance.

$$ $$

4.50 (479 reviews) (~78.69 km from centre)

Oasis Restaurant & Wine Lounge

Mediterranean restaurant

Intimate bar & eatery with an exotic ambiance providing Mediterranean classics with a modern twist.

$$ $$

4.40 (725 reviews) (~41.28 km from centre)

Khyber Pass Kabob

Afghan restaurant

Comfy spot with low tables, pillows & multicolored curtains dishing up Middle Eastern favorites.

$$ $$

4.40 (712 reviews) (~38.8 km from centre)

DeAfghanan Cuisine

Afghan restaurant

Corner spot offering kebabs & other Afghan classics in an earth-toned, stone-walled space.

$$ $$

4.40 (704 reviews) (~28.11 km from centre)

Chopan Kabob

Afghan restaurant

Cozy & welcoming location serving Afghan standards like tandoori chicken, kebabs, wraps & baklava.

$$ $$

4.40 (562 reviews) (~51.49 km from centre)

Helmand Palace

Mediterranean restaurant

Comfortable neighborhood restaurant serving classic Afghan fare ranging from pumpkin dishes to lamb.

$$ $$

4.40 (369 reviews) (~27.52 km from centre)

Kebab Express Mediterranean Restaurant (Halal)

Mediterranean restaurant

👍👍 This is the best Mediterranean Restaurant I've found in California. Everything is made from scratch and many people ask Mohammed (the owner) for his Hummus (the best I've ever tasted) and his salad dressing (which tastes light yet sweet). I'd highly recommend the Chicken Kabob Meal based on the pers...

$ $$$

4.40 (319 reviews) (~43.58 km from centre)

Afghan Awasana Kabob House

Afghan restaurant

👍👍 The food was freshly prepared and simply lip-smackingly delicious. Am sure the recipes have been passed down from generation to generation The Bolani and Manto were my fav dishes. The owners were very friendly and the place had a very homely feel to it. We got Barbara bread on the house yum yum !!!...

$$ $$

4.40 (291 reviews) (~27 km from centre)

Zalla Kabob House

Mediterranean restaurant

$$ $$

4.40 (171 reviews) (~38.92 km from centre)

Kabul Afghan Cuisine

Afghan restaurant

Relaxed dining space offering Afghan meat & vegetarian entrees such as kebabs & sautéed pumpkin.

$$ $$

4.30 (1.1K reviews) (~33.06 km from centre)

Ghazni Afghan Kabobs & Restaurant

Family restaurant

Bright eatery featuring traditional Afghan beef, lamb & chicken kebabs in a casual, cozy setup.

$$ $$

4.30 (1K reviews) (~25.06 km from centre)

Fremont Kabob Restaurant

Afghan restaurant

Ornate tapestries adorn the walls of this casual eatery serving kebabs & other Afghan fare.

$$ $$

4.30 (1K reviews) (~28.68 km from centre)

Kamdesh Afghan Cuisine

Afghan restaurant

Cozy Afghan establishment offers an array of traditional fare in a dimly lit, laid-back dining room.

$$ $$

4.30 (784 reviews) (~27.19 km from centre)

De Afghanan Kabob House

Afghan restaurant

👍👍 Awesome Afghani restaurant. I can say best in the bay area! Love their chapli kabab. Be prepared for 30-60 mins of wait time. They don't do reservations.

$$ $$

4.30 (736 reviews) (~28.13 km from centre)

Q's Halal Chicken

Halal restaurant

Unpretentious local chain outpost known for traditional Afghan & Mediterranean comfort food.

$ $$$

4.30 (678 reviews) (~23.52 km from centre)

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Top rated Afghani restaurants in San Mateo, United States