Reviews

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Afghan Choopan Restaurant is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 252 reviews!
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The flavors were outstanding! We've dined here twice and were so impressed with the complexity and richness of the dishes. We've had the bolani, mantu, the plate of all three kabobs (lamb, chicken, and beef), and mango lassi. The lentil soup served at the beginning of each meal was scrumptous! The mantu was lovely and tangy! The restaurant is in a charming brick house with tranquil gardens and ample parking. The dining room had two televisions playing Afghani music, vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and artwork from Afghanistan. The server was a polite young lady who was prompt and gracious. The first time we ate here, the owner came out to chat to us about the food and whether it was our first visit. I recommend getting the plate of all three kebabs to get a sense of the different preparations and to find out which is your favorite.

*****

The food was AMAZING!!!! everything we had was so tasty. The Kabuli rice was to die for. The service was wonderful. If youre wondering if you should go, GO!

*****

Ate here for the 1st time. Enjoyed the chicken kabab plate and the appetizer. Seated by the fireplace with quite music playing. It was quite and no rush to eat and leave. Very pleasant dining. Left with enough food for another meal.

*****

The food is SO GOOD. Especially the chicken kabab plate and the bolani. This place is even better than the old afghan restaurant that closed in bellevue. It's expensive but worth it.

*****

This restaurant is located in a beautiful old-school brick building, and the inside was very spacious and welcoming.
Luckily we arrived as the only people there, so we had the whole place to ourselves. Our server said it was unusual for a Friday night to be empty. Lucky us!
We were seated by the fireplace and there was relaxing afghan (I believe it was afghan) music playing.
The food was really tasty and our server was very sweet. The serving size was big enough to take home leftovers.
There was a bar in the back with a couple jewelry displays that can probably be purchased if you ask.
Overall, it was a unique place with good food and I plan to dine here again.

*****

Amazing food! Great vibe! Very friendly owners & servers! 10/10 recommend

*****

Authentic Chapli kababs. This place is the real deal.
Excellent location and ambiance.

*****

Tasty food and a well-decorated interior.

*****

ourstanding service and good food:)

*****

Wonderful hidden gem. The food was delicious (we had the lentil soup, badnjan, boolani, and the mixed kebab plate). I could seriously eat the soup and badnjan everyday. The outdoor space is beautiful and the inside is very cozy. Will definitely be back soon.

*****

Recently ordered takeout from Afghan Choopan, selecting Boolani, meat combo, and spinach sabji. Despite the meat combo having fewer chicken pieces than anticipated (only 3-4), the naan fulfilled its purpose adequately. The true gem of the order was the firni, offering a perfect sweetness that melted like ice cream.

Portions were satisfying for a single person per dish, ensuring a fulfilling meal even for takeout.

Although I cant comment on the in-house dine in experience, the convenience of takeout was complemented by ample parking, showcasing the restaurants commitment to a hassle-free customer experience. If considering takeout from Afghan Choopan, the portions and standout items like the firni make it a worthwhile choice.

*****

Incredible food. We got the boolani, a veggie combo and a meat combo. Just wanted a variety of options. Everything was incredible. They have a tandoori oven so the naan bread is crispy and delicious. The pallouw is really good (very similar to plov if you're familiar). Tasty daal, great chicken. But it's the eggplant that is the real star. It's so incredible. Roasted and smooth and impeccably seasoned and topped with yogurt sauce. Unbelievable. This was my first time dining in, but definitely not my last. Great ambience with sitar music and tapestries. Our food came out efficiently, staff were friendly.

*****

Very cozy place and friendly staff.
Food was delicious and the portions were plenty.

*****

We had a wonderful meal here. Outstanding food quality, great hospitality. Fair price. Highly recommend this restaurant

*****

The food was incredible! We ordered online and picked up at the restaurant and it was an easy experience. It was our first time trying afghan food and it was a perfect introduction to the cuisine. We will definitely be coming back!

*****

Some of the best food Ive had in the Seattle area! Tastes like home cooked Afghan food. They were easily able to accommodate gluten and dairy allergies and took great care to ensure all ingredients were safe for my wife who is celiac. Will be back here again soon!

*****

Great and tasty Afghani food.

*****

Excellent food and Great service! The place is very peaceful, nice and clean.
The staff are very polite, welcoming and friendly.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants authentic Afghan food!

*****

Atmosphere was great. Food was okay-ish. It is the service that triggers the tingling emotions of Kabul trauma. Overall a feeling of home.

*****

Great food and amazing service. The food was really tasty especially the boolani and chicken kabob plate. The ambiance is amazing and great for either family dinner or any event. Highly recommend!

*****

Went here on a weekday in May 2023 and had a fantastic meal worthy of all five stars.

Returned on Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 7:30pm. The hours posted on Google were 5pm to 9pm, but the place was closed and dark. Also couldn't pull up the menu in their website. I fear this place may have abruptly shut down, which would be a loss for us and for the community.

*****

Great food and very friendly establishment. I lived in Afghanistan for 2 years and the taste and friendliness brought me back. They also went out of their way to satisfy a request for my wife's birthday. We'll definitely return.

*****

We ordered lamb tika kabob was very delicious, the meat was juicy and tasted good.

*****

Exceptionally tasty food and great service!

*****

Very cozy place with great food.

*****

Clean location. Good service. And an amazing menu with delicious food.

*****

Very tasty. Enjoyed our meal quite a bit. Want to come back and try more!

*****

So glad we came in! We tried the baked eggplant, lamb, dumplings, even Firni for desert, all were fantastic- my favorite was the eggplant it was magical. Service was great and the owner stopped by our table. We cant wait to come back.

*****

Soo good, I love the food, the service can be better.

*****

My family and I had the most wonderful meal this evening. The waitress and owner are the absolute kindest and the atmosphere could not be more perfect. Our meal, the family meal, was spectacular. Each dish was a work of art and was absolutely delicious. I am so glad and feel so lucky to have such an amazing restaurant so close to us!

*****

So delicious, authentic and refreshingly affordable! We've driven past here many times and finally stopped in for dinner. It was amazing! We had the mantu dumplings and the plate with roasted eggplant, chicken and plov rice pilaf. Everything came with a delicious bowl of lentil soup. Very filling and tasty ...my new favorite restaurant in the Seattle area. Highly recommend!

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10 baby

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The food here is delicious and fresh. The setting is peaceful and quaint. The staff is very kind. I enjoyed this restaurant and I will be returning. I recommend trying this place out.

*****

I've never had Afghan cuisine before and wanted to try something new. I was not disappointed! The place looked nice, was easy to get in and out of, we were seated and served quickly and holy cow, THE FOOD. If I had any complaints, it's my usual: They need sound treatment on the ceiling and/or walls. A little foam or fiberglass would dampen the din of conversation and small children. Besides that though, I absolutely intend to return with friends.

*****

Great food and atmosphere, not crowded at all. The kebab combo comes with a lot of food and variety.

*****

Great food. Hidden gem. Glad we found it.

*****

This restaurant is a hidden gem. Tucked away behind greenery of a main road, it is a beautiful space full of Afghani art. The food. Wow. What can I say? The Mantu dumplings are a revelation. Tangy, tender, and fresh. The Lamb Qabuli Pallaw is a must. It is heaven on a plate. Thank you to the wonderful family for hosting us at this perfect place. Exactly what a restaurant should be!

*****

Food n price was pretty average, I like the decoration and atmosphere which was from Afghanistan, although it would be better if they play some Afghan music as well, it seems they outdoor area looks even better, they have parking spots.

*****

My wife and I have been to this restaurant more than 8 times so far, and I can tell you, their food is EXCELLENT. Quality, freshness, the mixture, it's among the best ones I have seen; probably among the top 3 in my mind to this day.
They are very professional, and friendly. We love all the food they have, and the Afghan Bread they offer is so delicious! The design, music, the garden, and outdoor is fantastic! The cleanliness is fabulous, too.

*****

Amazing food with reasonable price and nice quiet environment. Wish I have found this place earlier ! Must try if you are living in the neighborhood!

*****

Delicious food. Great value and tasty unique options. Haven't seen anything like it in the past. Highly recommend it.

*****

Expensive

*****

This, for sure, is one of the best returants for Mediterranean food in Seattle that I have experienced.
Staff are very welcoming ,polite, and kind.
The food quality is pretty high. You have various options for food.

*****

This is for sure one of the best Middle Eastern returants in Seattle that I have experienced.
Staff are very welcoming ,polite, and kind.
The food quality is pretty high. You have very options for food.

*****

The best customer service, delicious, food love it will keep coming here again and again thank you guys

*****

It was a quiet restaurant with a lovely garden setting outside and several quaint rooms inside. It even had a room suitable for a private party. The waitress was soft spoken and very hard working. The food was delicious and the portions were plentiful, more than enough for a family of four.

*****

Wonderful afghan cuisine and great experience. We recommend the boolani!

*****

Afghan Choopan is located a bit off the road. There is a parking lot adjacent to the road or 3-4 spots if you drive up. The restaurant itself is a bit hidden and in a very home-like building.
The feeling inside is very homely. The place seems to be entirely run by women. There was very less crowd and predominantly family crowd.
Service was alright, the servers would hardly be available to interact if you need something.
There is a 20min wait for the food to arrive but the food was delicious and tasted like a home cooked meal. The portion sizes are large and sufficient to share between friends and family. Ambience is great, and the place is very quiet.

*****

I love the food. The service, the building are all an experience!

*****

This place is absolutely huge. They have so much seating. Lots of things to choose from on the menu and they also sell some products from Afghanistan, like earrings. Beautiful garden outside

*****

The best place I have ever been.

*****

It wa s an over all great place! I definitely recommend. Very authentic with beautiful pictures. The food is delicious and i defenetly recommend dough (yogurt drink) there is even out door and jewelery shop! I just with more people could go

*****

The atmosphere is pleasant and the location is tranquil, although the food is not exceptional and comes with a high price tag. As someone who has tried Afghan cuisine at various places, I can discern the variance. However, I appreciate that they have maintained the authenticity of the dishes without attempting fusion.

*****

Nice tasty food, better than I expected.

*****

Had great food for iftaar in Ramadan here.

*****

Phenomenal food! The people running it are very friendly. Ordered several different items and none of them disappointed. My favorite by far was the lamb kabob

*****

Amazing food, huge place

*****

Picked up takeout from here yesterday. Great food and the staff was helpful with me picking out what to order. We got the badnjan (baked eggplant) to start. It went great with the naan it comes with. We also had the mantu (stuffed meat dumplings), they were very delicate dumplings served in a sauce of lentils. Our main was Choopan Kabab which is 4 lamb rib that were grilled perfectly.

*****

Beautiful unassuming place which serves up authentic no nonsense Afghani delicacies.

*****

Great food at a good price. Ordered mantu, lamb qabuli pallow and beef sikk kabob. All were very tasty.

*****

Such a gorgeous ambience, intimate setting, attentive host & service, great great quality food, not loud at all, & clean. The food was fresh, high quality & nothing overly complex. I loved the charcoal chicken flavor. Apps are over priced in my experience but overall nice visit.

*****

The food was incredibly delicious and most importantly HALAL. Overall it was a great experience. Definitely recommended!

*****

Absolute amazingness authentic homemade tasty food if I crave home made Moms food this is where we go

*****

Loved the atmosphere there. Great service and very kind and hospitable owner. Authentic Afghani food. Our favorites were the bademjan(eggplant) appetizer, mantu appetizer, chicken and beef kabuli pallaw.
We found a hidden gym and would definitely try it again if God gave us time.
On the downside we didnt like shami kebab or it was not a favorite of mine.

*****

The food was delicious, and plenty.
The service was excellent, and prompt.
Parking vast and very accessible.
The premise was warm, cozy, and clean.

*****

Amazing! Ordered the Lamb Qabuli Pallaw, which came in a large portion, and enjoyed every single bite. The flavors were perfect, the staff friendly, and the atmosphere quaint and unique. Would definitely return and recommend.

*****

Service was too slow.

*****

Good home cooked meal.

*****

My favorite restaurant to eat delicious Afghani food. The pilaf is one of the best I've had.

*****

Great spacious sitting

*****

Fantastic food and ambiance. It feels great to be there and done.

*****

Food was great and the service was quick. There is on-site free parking. They also have outdoor areas.

*****

Amazing Food!

*****

Great customers service, Delicious foods and nice places

*****

Wow what a find! We ordered the lentil soup and chicken korma along with naan and everything was delicious. The staff was so warm and welcoming and the outdoor seating area was great too!

*****

A good calm environment and original afghan cuisine.

*****

Absolutely delicious. I got the choopan kebab and the boolani and I will definitely be back for those again

*****

Great authentic Afghan food. Quantity and quality are great.

*****

It was a delicious food thanks for the service

*****

Great place, delicious food and homey place! Weve been here 4 times now and each time it gets better. Highly recommended!

*****

We loved the food here and so are the kids! We ate all vegetarian and it was delicious:) we will definitely come back!

*****

Wow. Amazing food. A bit like Asian-Indian, but different. The califlower-carrot sounds boring, but I highly recommend it!

*****

This is a hidden Gem. I had the famous national Aghgan rice and lamb dish that was perfect! The curb appeal keeps you from stopping in and taking a chance but once you step into the once kept garden dining area, you can easily see the dining experience potential. The food is great, the staff was nice, and overall dining experience once seated was .... a Gem.

*****

Good food, especially the veggie combo.

*****

Please support this local business!!
Great food and during the pickup the place has an amazing layout from the older days of a for longed family restaurant of yesteryear.

*****

Halal Food was good and tasty! Little bit expensive. Chicken curry quantity is very little with the price.

*****

Loved the food. We ordered Choopan Kebab (lamd shanks), chicken kebab plate and veg plate. The food was very flavorful and meats were tender. Vegetarian plate also had good distinct tastes which we enjoyed.

*****

This place has amazing food, great service. I really loved the Chicken Tika Kabob Plate and the Boolani.

*****

We tried Choopan for the first time today. We just randomly searched online and this was such a pleasant surprise!
We ordered Lamb Qabuli Pallaw and Shammi shikh kebab. The Lamb Qabuli knocked it out of the park. Such tender slow cooked lamb and flavourful rice. The Shammi was soft and well spiced. We eat Afghani and middle eastern food often, so when I say this is good, trust me. The young guys working at the restaurant tonight were hospitable and worked fast to get the order in time. The restaurant itself is cozy and romantic. The atmosphere seems family friendly. Can't wait to dine in once Covid is over.

*****

The ambiance and location is great. I really like the decor inside and how spacious and clean it is. We got lentil soup, mantu (dumplings) and the Lamb kabob plate that comes with the bread, rice and salad. Everything was great. The mantu was average to be honest, or else the lamb was really good! And for dessert we got Firni- that was really good too. Its not too sweet so it was perfect for my dad since he has diabetes.

*****

Their lamb qabuli pallow contained the best lamb I have ever eaten. It was fall-off-the-bone delicious. Beautiful location and great service.

*****

This restaurant is absolutely delicious! I have been a regular for some times and I have tried just about everything on the menu. I would recommend the lamb shank or any of the kabobs as they are my favorites. Please do yourself a favor and try the food!

*****

If you have never tried afghan food, you are about to discover a new world! The naan bread was buttery, the kebab was tender, and the rice was a mixture of savory and sweet. The service was great! The waiter was attentive and the manager (Im assuming owner) made us feel welcomed. Highly recommended! We will become regulars at this restaurant.

*****

First time dining here but had to give it a try based on other reviews. What a great place & fantastic food.

*****

The scenery was nice and the food was decent, nothing too special but a good Afghan taste.

*****

Such a great hospitality and service. Should give a try to Choppan kabab and Palaw, will not regret

*****

Very good place
Very good food
Very good service
Very good people
I recommend to all Washingtonian to go this place
You must be enjoying

*****

The food was delicious tender meat well seasoned, employees were very polite, quick, and the location is nice & clean. So worth the drive, will make sure to come very often

*****

Terrific food (veg and non veg), and so fresh tasting. Desserts are excellent as well! Was surprised the place wasn't that crowded. Wish more people discover this spot!

*****

Got delivery and everything was very carefully labeled and packed. Generous portion sizes, good value for the price. I got the veggie combo plate and loved everything, especially the eggplant. Delicious!

*****

Azi and the staff/chefs are outstanding...the food is awesome!

*****

Tried it tonight based off a Facebook recommendation. We got the small group kebabs special and there was a lot of leftovers. The rice was really good with their naan. Service was friendly. Its really awesome to be so close to different cultural food options. The ambience and decor was really nice inside. Next time we will go earlier and sit in their gardens which are beautiful.

*****

This place is great. Nice ambience. You have both indoor and outdoor dinning. The food is delicious. You will definitely come back.

*****

Great food, good service, beautiful location

*****

Honestly, really tasty food. Lentil soup starter was great, and the meat was so tender. We enjoyed the ambience too, particularly in a kind of unexpected location. Good service too.

*****

Their Qabeli Mahicha is most original one the meat is tender and Juicy. Try this Afghan Food Station if you are visiting Seattle.

*****

Lovely food with nice ambience. Will definitely come again.

*****

Good ambience, good food and good service

*****

The food was served in a large portion and tasted good. I highly recommend it but I do not think its a 5 star restaurant overall.

*****

Amazing food! We tried three dishes - the lentil soup (free), the chicken korma, and the lamb pulao. All three were exceptional. The soup had a variety of flavors and was tangy. The korma with potatoes had a rich earthy curry. And the lamb was fall off the bone tender. A special mention for the naan, which was one of the best I've had. All in all, a great food experience in a great location. I wish more people discover this place!

*****

Ground beef kabab is good. Food is all halal.

*****

Great quality, homemade style food, good size portions when dining in or ordering a take away

*****

Ordered the eggplant and meat combo (spinach, chicken korma, okra) dishes. Great, light food. Good value for money, and very nice service.

*****

Loved the food. The place is cozy.
Other than that, the upstairs washrooms can be cleaner, I believe it is because the building is old.

*****

Jus a wonderful place to dine
Great food at an affordable prices for every budget.

*****

Nice and quiet place especially for large events and great hospitality I highly recommended this place.

*****

It has really delicious Afghani foods.

*****

Very delicious food and great service

*****

Excellent service, delicious food and authentic Afghan hospitality.

*****

Wonderful, heartful experience. Huge sitting areas and big families can be easily accommodated as well as private dining areas. It was my first time eating there and me and my friend ordered Kofta and kabuli pulao. Delicious authentic ingredients and recipe. Service was great by our amazing server Hamad. Temperature was great, timing was good. Interior was cozy and cultural. The owner came to us and intruduce us humbly, jalaluddin is a polite, humble owner if this great space. He wanted the feedback and told us that there is more interior renovation coming in the future and he us planning to add cultural objects and music. Definitely going back.

*****

Highly recommended. Deliciously fresh, well-balanced, one bite better than the next. I feel bad to take me so long to try them. I am obligated to make up for the lost time and try their food over and over again.
DO NOT feel intimated. Lovely people. Enjoy their Hopitality and their offer of quality ethnic cuisine.

*****

The reviews don't lie - the food here is excellent! I ordered through DoorDash and got an estimate of about 45 mins - my food was ready in under 15! This was okay for me since it was nearby but something to keep in mind if you're planning around an order. There was nobody dining inside when I picked up my food (it was 7:30pm on a Wednesday). We got the okra (bamya) entree and the veggie combo with lentils & spinach (Daal Sabzi). The veggie combo is the way at to go in my opinion, if you're ordering veg. You get to try a variety and it already comes with naan and rice - otherwise for entrees you pay extra for either. As mentioned, the food was GREAT! I am 100% returning for more :)

*****

I got the lamb shank and the portion was gigantic. The flavor was really good. A bit lacking in salt. Bit overall really good.

*****

Amazing food- so delicious! And service was attentive and thoughtful!

*****

Delicious food at reasonable prices. I especially love the Kabuli pulao, Chicken Tikka kebab and bolani

*****

LOVED our experience!! Delicious food full of flavor. We also had a great table by a fireplace. We will be back soon.

*****

Bice restaurant, food is delicious and restaurant is clean
Service was nice
I definitely will try again
We got the lamb kabob, ribs, salade, nan and Bolani, lentil soup
All was very tasty

*****

Literally among the BEST food weve had in the Seattle area!! (Easily top 3) Its a beautiful house-restaurant, cooking up family recipes from Afghanistan. Soul food at its absolute finest!! Mind blowing flavors and textures.

Its a half hour or so from downtown Seattle, but I would drive hours to eat this food! Cant wait to come back

*****

Baked eggplant was unique and flavorful. Partner liked their pallow too.

*****

I havent had so much pleasure from food for years! The place is well decorated snd the food is delicious. Enjoyed lentil soup, kofta with naan and vegetable combo. Everything is very pleasantly spicy and beautifully served on the plate. Will definitely be back and try more.

*****

We had never had Afghani food until we tried this. It was amazing. The menu sounded like it could be spicy, but it was just very flavorful. We had the lamb shank, the vegetable combo, custard, and mango lassi. Best meal I've had in a long time!! We will be back regularly!

*****

Came here with my family for lunch, while the server is very shy and quiet, they are friendly, and the foods are excellent.

*****

Excellent food, very big portions!

*****

Excellent food

*****

Our Danielle place to eat in the Seattle area! You cant go wrong with anything on the menu, but the potato stuffed bread is a must!

*****

Lentil soup was delish! I will be back. Thank you

*****

Very tasty veggie combo

*****

I dined here two weeks ago and really enjoyed the Mantu dish. I wasn't expecting it, but the waiter also brought lentil soup ahead of my entree. All the food was delicious and the atmosphere of the restaurant made me feel right at home.

*****

This food was so so delicious, I got the chicken kabob plate, the mango lassi, and the boolani and the green sauce they came with was super delicious. Everything is perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. We will definitely be back!!

*****

Afghani pellae was so delicious, nice place.

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Afghani pellae was so delicious, nice place.

*****

This food was so so delicious, I got the chicken kabob plate, the mango lassi, and the boolani and the green sauce they came with was super delicious. Everything is perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. We will definitely be back!!

*****

I dined here two weeks ago and really enjoyed the Mantu dish. I wasn't expecting it, but the waiter also brought lentil soup ahead of my entree. All the food was delicious and the atmosphere of the restaurant made me feel right at home.

*****

Very tasty veggie combo

*****

Lentil soup was delish! I will be back. Thank you

*****

Our Danielle place to eat in the Seattle area! You cant go wrong with anything on the menu, but the potato stuffed bread is a must!

*****

Excellent food

*****

Came here with my family for lunch, while the server is very shy and quiet, they are friendly, and the foods are excellent.

*****

Excellent food, very big portions!

*****

We had never had Afghani food until we tried this. It was amazing. The menu sounded like it could be spicy, but it was just very flavorful. We had the lamb shank, the vegetable combo, custard, and mango lassi. Best meal I've had in a long time!! We will be back regularly!

*****

I havent had so much pleasure from food for years! The place is well decorated snd the food is delicious. Enjoyed lentil soup, kofta with naan and vegetable combo. Everything is very pleasantly spicy and beautifully served on the plate. Will definitely be back and try more.

*****

Baked eggplant was unique and flavorful. Partner liked their pallow too.

*****

Literally among the BEST food weve had in the Seattle area!! (Easily top 3) Its a beautiful house-restaurant, cooking up family recipes from Afghanistan. Soul food at its absolute finest!! Mind blowing flavors and textures.

Its a half hour or so from downtown Seattle, but I would drive hours to eat this food! Cant wait to come back

*****

Bice restaurant, food is delicious and restaurant is clean
Service was nice
I definitely will try again
We got the lamb kabob, ribs, salade, nan and Bolani, lentil soup
All was very tasty

*****

LOVED our experience!! Delicious food full of flavor. We also had a great table by a fireplace. We will be back soon.

*****

Excellent food

*****

Delicious food at reasonable prices. I especially love the Kabuli pulao, Chicken Tikka kebab and bolani

*****

Amazing food- so delicious! And service was attentive and thoughtful!

*****

I got the lamb shank and the portion was gigantic. The flavor was really good. A bit lacking in salt. Bit overall really good.

*****

The reviews don't lie - the food here is excellent! I ordered through DoorDash and got an estimate of about 45 mins - my food was ready in under 15! This was okay for me since it was nearby but something to keep in mind if you're planning around an order. There was nobody dining inside when I picked up my food (it was 7:30pm on a Wednesday). We got the okra (bamya) entree and the veggie combo with lentils & spinach (Daal Sabzi). The veggie combo is the way at to go in my opinion, if you're ordering veg. You get to try a variety and it already comes with naan and rice - otherwise for entrees you pay extra for either. As mentioned, the food was GREAT! I am 100% returning for more :)

*****

Wonderful, heartful experience. Huge sitting areas and big families can be easily accommodated as well as private dining areas. It was my first time eating there and me and my friend ordered Kofta and kabuli pulao. Delicious authentic ingredients and recipe. Service was great by our amazing server Hamad. Temperature was great, timing was good. Interior was cozy and cultural. The owner came to us and intruduce us humbly, jalaluddin is a polite, humble owner if this great space. He wanted the feedback and told us that there is more interior renovation coming in the future and he us planning to add cultural objects and music. Definitely going back.

*****

Highly recommended. Deliciously fresh, well-balanced, one bite better than the next. I feel bad to take me so long to try them. I am obligated to make up for the lost time and try their food over and over again.
DO NOT feel intimated. Lovely people. Enjoy their Hopitality and their offer of quality ethnic cuisine.

*****

Jus a wonderful place to dine
Great food at an affordable prices for every budget.

*****

Nice and quiet place especially for large events and great hospitality I highly recommended this place.

*****

Great Afghan Food

*****

It has really delicious Afghani foods.

*****

Very delicious food and great service

*****

Excellent service, delicious food and authentic Afghan hospitality.

*****

Loved the food. The place is cozy.
Other than that, the upstairs washrooms can be cleaner, I believe it is because the building is old.

*****

Ordered the eggplant and meat combo (spinach, chicken korma, okra) dishes. Great, light food. Good value for money, and very nice service.

*****

Ordered the eggplant and meat combo (spinach, chicken korma, okra) dish. Great, light food. Good value for money, and very nice service.

*****

Great quality, homemade style food, good size portions when dining in or ordering a take away

*****

Ground beef kabab is good. Food is all halal.

*****

Appetizers and pasta were yummy! Food came out fast and servers were friendly. Highly recommended for date nights!

*****

Amazing food! We tried three dishes - the lentil soup (free), the chicken korma, and the lamb pulao. All three were exceptional. The soup had a variety of flavors and was tangy. The korma with potatoes had a rich earthy curry. And the lamb was fall off the bone tender. A special mention for the naan, which was one of the best I've had. All in all, a great food experience in a great location. I wish more people discover this place!

*****

The food was served in a large portion and tasted good. I highly recommend it but I do not think its a 5 star restaurant overall.

*****

Good ambience, good food and good service

*****

Lovely food with nice ambience. Will definitely come again.

*****

Honestly, really tasty food. Lentil soup starter was great, and the meat was so tender. We enjoyed the ambience too, particularly in a kind of unexpected location. Good service too.

*****

Their Qabeli Mahicha is most original one the meat is tender and Juicy. Try this Afghan Food Station if you are visiting Seattle.

*****

Great food, good service, beautiful location

*****

This place is great. Nice ambience. You have both indoor and outdoor dinning. The food is delicious. You will definitely come back.

*****

Tried it tonight based off a Facebook recommendation. We got the small group kebabs special and there was a lot of leftovers. The rice was really good with their naan. Service was friendly. Its really awesome to be so close to different cultural food options. The ambience and decor was really nice inside. Next time we will go earlier and sit in their gardens which are beautiful.

*****

Azi and the staff/chefs are outstanding...the food is awesome!

*****

Got delivery and everything was very carefully labeled and packed. Generous portion sizes, good value for the price. I got the veggie combo plate and loved everything, especially the eggplant. Delicious!

*****

Such a great hospitality and service. Should give a try to Choppan kabab and Palaw, will not regret

*****

Very good place
Very good food
Very good service
Very good people
I recommend to all Washingtonian to go this place
You must be enjoying

*****

The food was delicious tender meat well seasoned, employees were very polite, quick, and the location is nice & clean. So worth the drive, will make sure to come very often

*****

Terrific food (veg and non veg), and so fresh tasting. Desserts are excellent as well! Was surprised the place wasn't that crowded. Wish more people discover this spot!

*****

The scenery was nice and the food was decent, nothing too special but a good Afghan taste.

*****

First time dining here but had to give it a try based on other reviews. What a great place & fantastic food.

*****

Their lamb qabuli pallow contained the best lamb I have ever eaten. It was fall-off-the-bone delicious. Beautiful location and great service.

*****

This restaurant is absolutely delicious! I have been a regular for some times and I have tried just about everything on the menu. I would recommend the lamb shank or any of the kabobs as they are my favorites. Please do yourself a favor and try the food!

*****

If you have never tried afghan food, you are about to discover a new world! The naan bread was buttery, the kebab was tender, and the rice was a mixture of savory and sweet. The service was great! The waiter was attentive and the manager (Im assuming owner) made us feel welcomed. Highly recommended! We will become regulars at this restaurant.

*****

Excellent food, restaurant owner was very nice and ample space for many patrons. The stuffed naan and kofta were the best!

*****

My husband and I ate here after spotting the grand opening sign after we popped into the Yakima Fruit Market. The food was fresh and delicious. The lamb in Qabulli Pallaw dish melted in our mouths. We really enjoyed our experience and will return again if we are ever in the area.

*****

Great ethnic food and kind warm staff. I loved the lamb kabobs, the potato chive bread and the dumplings are amazing. Plates are shareable and prices very reasonable. I loved the spice sauces so full of flavor. I'll be back soon, I know. Like next week! You will love this place and this food.

*****

This place is awesome. I can't remember the name of a single thing unfortunately, but the dumplings were excellent and the eggplant dish was really good as well, we had great service, and an excellent time! We'll be back with friends

*****

Ive been eating their food for years at my local Farmers Market and was so excited they opened a restaurant. They have new dishes to try at the restaurant too which was great! We had the soup, kofta (meatballs), qabuli pallaw (chicken with rice), and sheer brenj (rice pudding). So yummy! Will have to come back soon to try more of their new stuff.

*****

This is a brand new place. They are still working on few things, but the food was tasty and service was great. I ordered the Chicken Kabob Plate and its was great.

*****

Absolutely delicious heartwarming halal food! A must try !!!

*****

Really really good food. We had the chicken and lamb and my picky eater spouse was very satisfied. Very flavorful and authentic.highly reccomend.

*****

Great restaurant. The meat taste fresh and the rice is so good. Also their Nan is something special. Definitely coming back again.

*****

Excellent service and food!! The server was very friendly with a smile on his face. There was an appetizer of daal soup that was very tasty with different spices. The food was mouthwatering and perfect full of flavor!! Theres tons of room and many places to sit so if you have a big family no worries about where to seat them. For those that need to pray there is also a place designated for prayer. There is also an area on the second floor where a large group can have a gathering or party in private. One piece of info for visitors is that the restaurant is a little hidden, there an empty parking lot with a sign of the restaurant and all you have to do is drive in to get to it. Visit soon and trust me youll enjoy!!!

*****

Absolutely fantastic meal and friendly service. Really enjoyed my visit. Please do yourself a favor and eat some homemade food here.

*****

I love this place! We had the daal soup, chicken korma, koftas, spinach, and rice. Everything was amazing, home cooking made with love!! We will definitely be back for more of this savory perfect comfort food.

*****

We loved the food here. Very flavorful. There are also great rooms in this restaurant for a group event.

*****

Tasty food and lots of space. They are just getting started , expect delay in serving but when the food arrives, you will be happy! Little bit higher in cost-wise in comparison to similar restaurants.

*****

Amazing! Best kaboob! Amazing place, very comfortable, great ambiance, great service! Really enjoyed dinner.

*****

Great food. Had the Qabuli lamb and rice dish..lamb was very tender and amazing.

*****

Just enjoyed a delicious and lovely family dinner here. Wonderful food and service. You should definitely eat here. So good.

*****

Great flavors, delicious food. Happy to support a local restaurant. No other food like this in the area. It was a nice treat. Portions could be bigger, but the quality of the meals were high. Our 7 year old loved every thing she ate The lentil soup was bright and warm. We also had the Kofta and chicken korma. All so yummy. They are new so please stop in and give them a try. I want this place to stay!

*****

I really like it

*****

Delicious food and friendly service.

*****

Great food and amazing service. The food was really tasty especially the boolani and chicken kabob plate. The ambiance is amazing and great for either family dinner or any event. Highly recommend!

*****

Incredibly delicious

*****

This place serves delicious food and good customer service

*****

This place is amazing!
The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. Don't miss out the pilaf and bread, they will blow your mind. The black tea is really special too. Will be back!!!

*****

Delicious

*****

Chef Julian, personally serve the food. We ordered beef and lamb kabobs. Both really taste very good from what we have tried from other place. Beef meat is tender than the lamb but no complains here we both love our food. The Tandori bread is baked fresh and was told from traditional way also.

*****

Impressive customer service. Fun setting, huge servings of addictively delicious food. Nice selection of vegetarian dishes as well.

*****

The food was very delicious. Owner took time to explain different choices in the menu. Their Naan is just fantastic.

*****

Amazing and delicious food! Everyone is really friendly!

*****

Delicious!! The lamb Qabuli Pallaw was super tasty, lamb cooked just right without any of that gristle you get sometimes with lamb dishes, and it was spiced in just the right ways -- which just means that I really enjoyed the flavors, not that I know what authentic Afghan food tastes like. But it was great and highly recommend.

*****

Amazing food!!!

*****

Absolutely delicious! A co-worker recommended this spot and Im so glad - I will definitely be coming back for more take-out. We had the stuffed bread, stuffed dumplings and lamb plate. There were so many different enjoyable flavors in these dishes. Im looking forward to trying their other dishes. The chef personally brought out our food and was very kind.

*****

Delicious food with great vegetarian and vegan options. They gave us free lentil soup to start the meal and it was super tasty

*****

The food was delicious especially chicken kabuli Pulao.

*****

Food is very delicious!

*****

One of the best afghan food in pnw

*****

Ive only tried limited Afghan foods during my time in Afghanistan so I didnt know names of dishes so to see the details in the menu was awesome. Based on a review, I tried to order the lentil soup and the gentleman said, no need to order it comes for free so not only was that awesome but the soup itself had great flavors. Again, Im still learning the names of these amazing dishes... the vegetarian combo with the kofta made it easy to order a little bit of everything... amazing flavors! We also ordered milk tea and black tea with the custard and rice pudding... they complimented one another. Our meal was overall excellent which was a big deal because Ive only told my wife about the amazing flavors of Afghanistan so this was a way for her to truly understand what Ive been trying to tell her. We will be visiting again for more meaty dishes next

*****

This place has delicious food, great service, and a beautiful restaurant seating area (I kept thinking it would be great for a party or small wedding venue-- nice exposed brick). It's kind of tucked in away from the street and hard to miss. We tried a couple of dishes and were given a lentil soup as a starter- all delicious! I'd definitely go back, I was actually tempted to go again today (I went yesterday). It's a solid place and recommend it. Naan was really tasty and went well with the dishes.

*****

Good food.

*****

Absolutely delicious! Very courteous service with great COVID protocols. My girlfriends and I shared four dishes, and they were all exceptional. The Chicken Korma and Mantu were very good. The lamb was so tender, it just fell off the bone. I'd highly recommend this restaurant.

*****

Highly recommend place to eat real Afghan food
We enjoyed our food thanks

*****

Delicious food, good customer service.

*****

It was fantastic

*****

Good food, especially the veggie combo.

*****

Please support this local business!!
Great food and during the pickup the place has an amazing layout from the older days of a for longed family restaurant of yesteryear.

*****

Halal Food was good and tasty! Little bit expensive. Chicken curry quantity is very little with the price.

*****

Loved the food. We ordered Choopan Kebab (lamd shanks), chicken kebab plate and veg plate. The food was very flavorful and meats were tender. Vegetarian plate also had good distinct tastes which we enjoyed.

*****

This place has amazing food, great service. I really loved the Chicken Tika Kabob Plate and the Boolani.

*****

Food is delicious.

*****

Such a great hospitality and service. Should give a try to Choppan kabab and Palaw, will not regret

*****

We tried Choopan for the first time today. We just randomly searched online and this was such a pleasant surprise!
We ordered Lamb Qabuli Pallaw and Shammi shikh kebab. The Lamb Qabuli knocked it out of the park. Such tender slow cooked lamb and flavourful rice. The Shammi was soft and well spiced. We eat Afghani and middle eastern food often, so when I say this is good, trust me. The young guys working at the restaurant tonight were hospitable and worked fast to get the order in time. The restaurant itself is cozy and romantic. The atmosphere seems family friendly. Can't wait to dine in once Covid is over.

*****

I finally made it here to check it out. There were very few diners when we walked in however more people arrived once we got there. The food was absolutely amazing, however I wish the temperature on everything with a little hotter. The lentils soup they bring out first was so good. I ordered the vegetarian platter and by far my favorite was the baked eggplant. I will probably order this as a stand-alone dish next time. My husband ordered chicken and my son ordered the lamb. My son was especially pleased with his dish.

*****

The ambiance and location is great. I really like the decor inside and how spacious and clean it is. We got lentil soup, mantu (dumplings) and the Lamb kabob plate that comes with the bread, rice and salad. Everything was great. The mantu was average to be honest, or else the lamb was really good! And for dessert we got Firni- that was really good too. Its not too sweet so it was perfect for my dad since he has diabetes.

*****

Best Afghani cuisine in Greater Seattle. Boolani is exceptionally good! Highly recommended.

*****

Chef Julian, personally serve the food. We ordered beef and lamb kabobs. Both really taste very good from what we have tried from other place. Beef meat is tender than the lamb but no complains here we both love our food. The Tandori bread is baked fresh and was told from traditional way also.

*****

A very nice meal and super attentive staff. Environment was warm and comfortable and we were paid a visit by a gentleman who was either the owner or manager and he seemed sincerely appreciative of our feedback and our decision to have a meal there.

I'll definitely visit them again in the near future.

*****

This place is amazing!?
The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. Don't miss out the pilaf and bread, they will blow your mind. The black tea is really special too. Will be back!!!
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*****

Best place in bothell to enjoy grilled chicken food.....
Nice warm place to enjoy Afghan Cuisine....

Must go and taste at your best !

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