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

Nice change for dinner. Unique blend of tastes and textures. Service is good! Don't miss the naan, it is baked in house and served warm. Tried the pumpkin and we ordered more. Delicious stews and lamb dishes. Dessert reflects a strong use of cardamom which...More

One of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore and the best Afghani food I've ever had. The food is consistently excellent, unbelievably priced, and unlike any other restaurant in Baltimore. The atmosphere is laid-back and cozy. Always a pleasure to dine here and a must-eat for...More

The service and atmosphere at this restaurant are impeccable. We love Afghan food and found the food here to be just a little bit less flavorful than what we are used to, but still very good. This is a great place for a date or...More

Over 30 years ago, Cathy & I discovered this gem of a restaurant (and amazing ambassador of Afghan Cuisine...) in the Lakeview neighborhood of our hometown Chicago. We were enthralled then, and made it our go-to spot for every major celebration (birthdays, anniversaries, etc...) It...More

The Helmand is one of my favorite Baltimore restaurants -- the food is excellent, the service is great, and atmosphere is wonderful. My wife and I dine here all the time -- our favorite dishes are the pumpkin appetizer, the veggie platter, the zardalu challow,...More