Kandahari
Afghan · Houston
About Kandahari
Kandahari offers a warm and inviting dining experience, specializing in flavorful local cuisine. Customers consistently praise the attentive service and the restaurant's commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere. Signature dishes like the Chicken Karahi and flavorful Daal are frequently mentione...
Kandahari offers a warm and inviting dining experience, specializing in flavorful local cuisine. Customers consistently praise the attentive service and the restaurant's commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere. Signature dishes like the Chicken Karahi and flavorful Daal are frequently mentioned as standouts, alongside fresh, perfectly prepared naan. Guests appreciate the generous hospitality, sometimes including complimentary offerings. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or prefer takeout or delivery, Kandahari strives to provide delicious food and a memorable experience. The restaurant is fully wheelchair accessible.
What Customers Say About Kandahari
Kandahari is a highly-rated Afghan restaurant known for its fresh, flavorful, and authentic dishes. Customers rave about the excellent service, generous portions, and complimentary tea and hummus. Chapli kabab and karahi dishes are highly recommended.
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Tip: Try the chapli kabab with bukhari rice or the various karahi dishes. The staff is attentive and welcoming, and the restaurant is clean and well-kept.
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Kandahari Houston Reviews
Delicious food, generous portions, reasonable prices, friendly service, clean place. 1st time here and I discovered a new favorite when I’m in Houston.
If my taste buds could speak, they would be shouting 'spectacular!' with every bite. This place is nothing short of phenomenal! Having visited Houston countless times, I can't believe it took me this long to discover such a gem. From the first bite to the last, every dish was pure perfection. The menu is so tempting, I couldn’t help but over-order and indulge, and yet, I don’t regret a single bite. The portions are generous, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it’s wonderfully family-friendly. I'm already planning my return and will be recommending this spot to everyone I know. It’s more than just a meal here—it’s an unforgettable experience!
Wonderful afghani food. I love afghani food and I will definitely be adding this restaurant to my list. We tried the beef karahi, chapli kabab, and lamb bukhari. All the items were really good but the chapli and karahi def stood out. Very generous portions. Restrooms were very clean and service was very good and fast.
Made it back after a long time to our favorite restaurant with my family . Mohammed was amazing as always food was great and the personal guest touch just like his father . Only if we had a few more restaurants with this kind of service would be great . You can spendineg yet nowadays it's just a transaction but for this family owned restaurant guest service and quality of food is their #1 priority . My kids love this restaurant
The service is amazing, it is a clean establishment and the food is amazing! We got the Mash Daal and the Chicken boneless Karahi and it was some of the best I’ve ever had. The service was quick and they checked on us to make sure everything was good! They even brought us complimentary hummus which happened to be the best hummus I’ve ever had! If you’re thinking to come here, you would leave more than satisfied. Thank you for a great experience! Can’t wait to come back 😁 (p.s. the bathrooms are super clean!)
I visited Khandari Kadhai and Kebab in Houston with my family, and we had a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered Dal and Chicken Kadhai, and both dishes were superb—full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and very authentic. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. We really enjoyed our meal and will definitely come back again. Highly recommended for anyone who loves good Pakistani/Indian food!
First time to this place and food was really good with attentive service by the owner/ manger . Meat dishes were all juicy and tender . Naan was of very good quality , hot from oven with well made Hummus. I would recommend that they should serve garlic sauce or regular Raiata with the rice dishes . I would recommend this place for BBQ dishes .
Amazing, we got complimentary hummus, and bolani. After we got chapli kabab over bukhari pulao and chapli kabab with naan, and it was perfect! Naan was crisp but not overcooked. Chapli kabab was not bland and had perfect amount of spice, and wasn't overcooked. Service was also excellent, they helped us decide what we should get as a first time.
Amazing food! 10/10 chapli kabab with the bukhari rice. It's soft, juicy, and a huge portion size. Kabuli pulao is supposed to be exactly like this: sweet and savory and the perfect roasted carrots and raisins. The customer service is amazing and very hsopitable. First bite will make you want more and more! Zabardast must try!
This was my first time visiting, and I was genuinely impressed. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was also wonderful; everyone was so attentive and welcoming that it made the whole experience even better. I strongly recommend this place if you’re looking for great food and great service. I’ll definitely be coming back!
I called over after my long day of work going b2b servicing customer Called over and said “ I like chicken and well I’ve never eaten here before so what do you recommend” Young man answer me and said “well do you like just chicken and beef” but I’m feeling good so I went w beef instead He gave me the offer of getting the number 11 on the menu the grilled fillet mignon over rice I do recommend getting it it was soo good💪🏻 He also offered me that the garlic naan which was so good as well I’ve never had it ever before ever so I decided to try as well. WORTH IT
The food was incredible best chapli burger in town full of flavor and fresh. The whole place has a welcoming vibe that makes you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in. The service was outstanding too. A big shoutout to Omar, who took care of us with genuine kindness and professionalism. He made the whole visit even better.
Great little hole in the wall spot. Grabbed a quick lunch here. Food was fresh and flavorful. Will definitely be back. Edit: Been back a few times and I have to say the food is still amazing. Super fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Can’t go wrong with any of the dishes here. Update: been back here many times and have not been disappointed yet. Their filet mignon is out of this world.
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5626 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77036
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