"Owned by Hamid Kharzai's brother, Qayum Karzai, Helmand serves outstanding Afghan fare in a casual yet elegant space. For starters, kaddo borwani, a sweet-and-pungent pumpkin dish, is unforgettable."
on Borani kadoo
"Owned by Hamid Kharzai's brother, Qayum Karzai, Helmand serves outstanding Afghan fare in a casual yet elegant space. Try one of the many outstanding lamb dishes such as kabuli pallow (lamb tenderloin with carrots and raisins)."
on Kabuli pulao
"The Helmand is a longtime favorite for its kaddo borawni (pumpkin in yogurt-garlic sauce). If you've never tried Afghan cuisine, this is a great place to do so."
on Borani kadoo
"Delicious koufta challow. I have had kofta (the spelling varies) in other Middle Eastern restaurants and sometimes found them dry and uninteresting, but these were packed with flavor, spicy even, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture."