What types of Afghan cuisine do you serve?

We serve a variety of traditional Afghan dishes, including kebabs, mantu, and qabili palaw.

Do you offer vegetarian or gluten-free options?

Yes, we have a separate vegetarian menu and can accommodate gluten-free requests with advance notice.

Where are you located?

We are located at 5626 Hillcroft Ave.

Do you offer takeout or delivery?

Yes, we offer takeout and delivery through our partner services.

Can I make a reservation for a large group?

Yes, please call us in advance to reserve a table for your group.

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Kandahari, the premier Afghan restaurant in Houston, invites you to experience the rich flavors of traditional Afghan cuisine. As a Halal restaurant, we take pride in serving only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients, ensuring a delightful dining experience for our guests. Our menu features a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes, including tender Kebab options, savory stews, and flavorful rice plates. Whether you're in the mood for something spicy or mild, our chefs have crafted each dish to transport your taste buds to the heart of Afghanistan. Conveniently located at 5626 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77036, Kandahari is the perfect spot for a night out with friends, a family dinner, or a quick lunch. Join us today and indulge in the bold flavors of Afghanistan!

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Kandahari serves authentic Afghan cuisine in a cozy setting. Diners rave about the flavorful dishes, generous portions, and attentive service. Try the tender kebabs, rich mantu, and fragrant basmati rice for a truly satisfying meal.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.2/5

OpenTable: 4.6/5

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J S -Google user

3 months ago

Absolutely delicious food. Spiced perfectly, lamb kofta, garlic naan, mash daal and hummus. All I can say is flavor, I'll be back for sure.

Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk3-4 people, 5-8 peopleNo waitIndoor dining area

Reena Zaidi -Google user

10 months ago

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...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Gul Khan -Google user

Edited 5 months ago

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...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 4

Karen Simpson -Google user

3 months ago

Everything was delicious at this place i will definitely recommended to all my friends and family!

Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5

Saima Umer -Google user

5 months ago

We ordered multiple things … Chapli Kabab, naan, rice, chicken Tika, Kabab … every food has unique flavor. We surely visit again..

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Kofta Kabab Over NaanPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Kamran Mamond -Google user

4 months ago

The food was really good I like the service. Restaurant so clean I love chapli kebab lamb charsi karahi

Atmosphere: 5

Nusrat Hussain -Google user

a month ago

Wanted to have that taste of Peshawari Chapal kababs. Beef and Chicken both. Really nice! This was my first time here and I definitely wanna try the rest of the menu. Neat and clean. Pricing is good as well

Atmosphere: 4

Jameela Khaja -Google user

5 months ago

This place is probably if not the best, one of the best dining places on hilcroft. Randomly strolled in with my parents today everything was delicious. We had chicken kebab, chapli kebab, chicken cholay, and halwa puri. Everything was yummy. Chai at the end was...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Kofta Kabab Over Naan, Halwa, Puri

Cheyenne Guerra-prats -Google user

3 months ago

Great food!! banjara kabab and garlic naan is my favorite!!

Atmosphere: 5

Ali K -Google user

6 months ago

Hands-down, the best chapli kebab in Houston! My dad and I come here every week and we always have a great experience. The food is well seasoned and the owner is the nicest person.

Atmosphere: 5

Nahian Akter -Google user

4 weeks ago

Best Afghani restaurant in Houston. Best food and best service. My family enjoys every time we visit. Must visit place.

Atmosphere: 5

View You -Google user

a month ago

Waooooo Best Daal Mash in Houston love it They have more items in menu all taste good. Owner was very nice and the staff is very helpful. Thank you.

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Lealoa McDonald -Google user

2 months ago

This place i been coming to for years and they have great people and of course their food is so so good like mouth watering just looking at the pictures 🥰 NUMBER #12 with sub garlic naan 💯my all time favorite

Atmosphere: 5

Esmatullah Malangzai -Google user

Edited 2 weeks ago

Wow! What a great place for food. The foods are amazing and the staff are wonderful. I really enjoyed it. Everything was great too.

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 59+ people

joshua aurich -Google user

3 weeks ago

Everything here is fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. The hummus was creamy and delicious, served with warm, fresh pita. Their lamb was especially tender and perfectly seasoned—an absolute standout. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff is friendly and attentive. A perfect spot for...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Nasir Ahmad -Google user

3 months ago

Kandahari Restaurant truly deserves a 5-star rating! The food is absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavors, and prepared with great care. The service is outstanding—friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect place to enjoy a fantastic meal. Highly...Read More

Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Plain Hummus with Naan, Tandoori Chicken

Naushin Amin -Google user

3 months ago

This is the best of the best kabab and Indian/ Pakistani/ afghan food in whole Houston i will say! Fast and fantastic service, delicious warm food, friendly people and environment. Servers are well behaved and caring. We have been coming here since we moved to...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

John M. Oyerbides -Google user

2 months ago

I have not had the pleasure of eating here, YET! It is now number 1 on my list to visit. I am writing this review to really just tell everyone about how kind the staff was to me. I work at a school and...Read More

Omer -Google user

a month ago

This place was so good. The food was amazing — super flavorful and fresh. Everything we ordered hit the spot. Definitely recommend to anyone who’s looking for a new food spot!

Atmosphere: 5

Jeffrey McCarthy -Google user

2 months ago

Friend took us here on a random Tuesday and Im so glad he did. Amazing lamb chops. So tender and soft thy melt off the bone with a ton of flavor. The garlic naan bread is so good and huge. Also had the mango lassi...Read More

Dine inAtmosphere: 5

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