Reviews
Now, you have 4143 ratings from 8 website(s) at your disposal. The midpoint review for Helmand is 4.4, denoting that guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant. The Helmand is a popular spot with delicious Afghan and Middle Eastern cuisine, although some may find it a bit pricier compared to other options in the area. The service can be hit or miss, with some feeling rushed through their meal, while others praise the prompt and attentive wait staff. The restaurant has a great selection of vegetarian dishes and overall, the food is fantastic. While there may be some inconsistencies in service and food quality, many diners still plan to return for another meal. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours, to ensure a smoother dining experience at this Mt Vernon gem.
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*5 STAR SERVICE*
food service we loved eating and waiting staff was impeccable. so much love to detail, we have hardly set our forks before they were ready to delete our plates....
read moregreat place for a date
very cozy and romantic. separate vegetarian menu with many options. many items can be made easily vegan without yogurt sauce. the house flatbread (naan) is vega...
read morewonderful dinner
we had the best dinner. eating was full of taste and every cure was better than the next. make sure to make a reservation, it is an animated place.
*5 STAR SERVICE*
Food service We loved the food and the waiting staff was impeccable. So much attention to detail, we have hardly set our forks before they were ready to delete...
read moreGreat place for a date
Very cozy and romantic. Separate vegetarian menu with many options. Many articles can be made vegan without yogurt sauce. The house Flatbread (naan) is vegan, w...
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read moreAbsolutely enjoyed our first experience. The pumpkin appetizer is a must!
I get the chicken kabob. The chicken is cooked very well. It is not dried out like some places. It was enough for me to take some home and have another meal. A...
read moreThe pumpkin and yogurt appetizer is outstanding. Our main dishes both vegetarian and meat were also terrific.
Food was great. Service was efficient. Ambience was nice. Great experience. I'll go back!
Delicious! Can’t wait for pandemic to end so we can go back!
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read moreAn unforgettable first encounter with Afghan cuisine! And special thanks for the milk stout!
This is a great meal before seeing a show or just looking for an affordable night out with unique options. You should make reservations if you plan to visit dur...
read moreSix of us for dinner and the service was prompt. I had the beef ravioli for my appetizer and the lamb chops entree. Very well prepared and seasoned.
First time back after 4 years and just as good as we remembered. We had been going for 10 years previously. Amazing food, great service from the gentleman with...
read moreLovely food and awasome services
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read moreLoved it!
I appreciated the fact that they have a page of their menu dedicated to vegetarian dishes. I ordered the vegetarian platter to try out a little bit of everythin...
read more*5 STAR SERVICE*
Food Service We loved the food and the wait staff was impeccable. So much attention to detail, we barely set down our forks before they were ready to clear our...
read moreGood surprise
There is a vegetarian menu and almost all the dishes can become vegan by taking out the yogurt sauces.
Great Place for a date
Very cozy and romantic. Separate vegetarian menu with lots of options. Many items can easily be made vegan without the yogurt sauce. The house flatbread (naan)...
read moreWonderful dinner
We had the best dinner. The food was full of flavor and every course was better than the next. Make sure to make a reservation, it’s a busy place.
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read moreWow! We were very excited about this place and it delivered. It is my friend's favorite Afghani restaurant in Baltimore, and they were excited to take us...
The food had a wonderful blend of spices. I had the.poached salmon and others had different lamb dishes that were excellent. Desserts were wonderful....
I came here for an early dinner with a friend. It was already quite busy for being around 5:30pm on a Sunday. It's a nice restaurant inside, nothing super...
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