The Helmand is located in the heart of Mount Vernon, and is a great neighborhood spot with Afghani food. But I can see it also being an amazing destination for people that do not live in this part of town. The food is unique, but...More

There were 6 of us in the group 3 were vegans and 3 were not. The restaurant suggested we ate family style and that they would bring ½ vegan and ½ not. This was a great solution as it would have taken an eternity for...More

Delightful food imbued with wonderful flavors. The setting is cozy. The service, while efficient and not unfriendly, came across as robotic. We ordered the prix fixe, and the pace at which the courses were served was unsettling.

In Baltimore we went to dinner with another couple and their son at the Helmand, a restaurant serving Afghan cuisine. The place is tastefully decorated with tapestries and wall hangings. Our server did an excellent job. They were attentive without being pushy. We started by...More

Omg a real great culinary experience. Amazing food and service. I had 3 plates and they were all delicious!

This was my first time eating Afghani Food so I didn't know what to expect. The restaurant occupies a nice space but I absolutely recommend a reservation (on Opentable) as it's not very big. Service was good and they have a decent amount of local...More

I first visited The Helmand 21 years ago. Whenever we are in Baltimore we always return and have never been disappointed. We started with baked pumpkin and eggplant benjan along with a couple of other things. They were great appetizers. For main dishes we enjoyed...More

We had dinner after a movie (Lady Bird - very good) and choose Helmand as it had the largest vegetarian menu for a restaurant we could find. The appetizer was a little small but the entree were full sized. I (not a vegetarian) had the...More

On a recent business trip we enjoyed a weeknight dinner. As the place filled up it did get a bit warm due to unseasonably warm temps; they propped the door to capture a bit of breeze which is not likely the norm for February! Our...More

My wife and I had dinner at The Helmand, after reading great reviews online about the food. The food was very tasty. The place is enjoying huge popularity. It was jammed, with a long wait for tables. We enjoyed drinks at the tiny bar, while...More