Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant, El Dorado Hills CA

Really great food. I had the morg chalow which was sautéed chicken served with saffron rice and eggplant. It was excellent and really flavorful. The eggplant was tender and stood out as the best part of a very good plate.

Seemed like most in our party of 7 were happy with what they ordered except for one who ordered Ashak which is the boiled dumplings. I think this was just personal preference and they seemed to enjoy the food that was shared with them from others plates.

Ambiance was nice and I really enjoyed the music that they played. Service was friendly but a bit slow.

Was a bit worried about the food quality being as good as it was with the previous owners but the new owner's food quality did not disappoint. The food was absolutely superb. We love this place and think it is the best tasting food in EDH (IMHO).

Their food menu is very different from their service, what is on the menu is not served for you and they bring you something different.

I love this place! All our food was so fresh and flavorful- lamb steak, kofta, eggplant and pumpkin we love it all!

The food was delicious and the owner was very accommodating and kind. Meat cooked perfectly and everything seasoned perfectly.

We ordered eggplant and bolani for appetizers (bolani was ok, eggplant was extremely oily).
We ordered the mixed grill and qabli pilaw for dinner. Both were not good at all. The mixed grill was very dry and extremely small portions. The qabli pilaw (lamb) didn’t come with the bone but rather with small pieces of meat with a tomatoes sauce and veggies. The rice was ok but the carrots on top looked weird and the color was brownish.
I have eaten at hundreds of afghani places before. This is by far the worse.

First time here. Amazing experience. Obviously off hours so the quiet peaceful dining Ambience was a real treat. Excellent and amazing food. I had the Afghan meatballs with spectacular rice and potatoes. The pudding for dessert with pistachios on top was also truly excellent. This restaurant is very clean and carries a lot of class. Bathrooms were very nice. Convenient location in El Dorado Hills. Parking may be challenging during busy times. Definitely enjoyed the food and overall experience and we'll plan on visiting again one day. Highly recommended.

Bamiyan Afghan restaurant wasn’t as good as I’d hoped it would be. It’s been a few years since I was there last. This time was on a Monday after calling at 7pm to see if I bring my 11 pound dog LuLu. Yes this is a dog friendly establishment so plus 1️. Our party of four were the only customers on this pleasantly cool June evening. Waiter was pleasant but service was subpar since he didn’t return to check on us after our food arrived. If he’d returned we would have ordered more beers! I don’t recall having our water glass refilled. Food is spicy which pleased me but not my wife who ordered Saffron Shrimp. I had the Combination Shish Kebab and we both had Kabeli Palow Rice and Sautéed Spinach. Rice was delicious. My daughter and her boyfriend each had the Vegetarian Platter Dinner. She like the spicy flavor but her boyfriend didn’t comment but the look on his face told me he wasn’t a fan. My Shish Kabab was dry and would have benefited from a sauce or something similar. My daughter raved about her food and she’d rate it 5️. My wife would say 2️. Since I’m writing so my 3️ prevails. When leaving we noticed a change of ownership notice taped to the front glass. It was dated April 2023. So it appears the new crew has some rough spots to correct.

Delicious food and great service - it was our first time eating afghan food and we really liked it. Great spot in the way to Lake Tahoe

First time here and we were all very impressed. Loved the mantoo, Patak and chaplee kebab which came with sauteed spinach and okra. Patak was very spicy but fantastic. I look forward to coming again. Highly recommend

Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant is a wonderful family-owned establishment that truly delivers an exceptional dining experience. The manager, Mousa, is fantastic and goes above and beyond to ensure that all customers are satisfied with their meals.

I must say that this is the best Afghani restaurant I have ever visited in Sacramento. The food is delicious and beautifully prepared, with a wide variety of dishes that are sure to please any palate. And the desserts are simply amazing - be sure to save room for them!

One of the highlights of my visit was the belly dancing performance that they offer on certain nights - it was truly mesmerizing and added to the overall ambiance of the restaurant.

In addition to the fantastic food and entertainment, Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant also sells high-quality saffron that is just as amazing as the food. I highly recommend picking some up to take home!

All in all, I would highly recommend Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal and a wonderful experience. Thanks again to Mousa and the rest of the staff for a truly memorable dining experience!

The food was delicious, well-portioned and we got it very quickly! I was worried when I read some of the reviews, but we decided to try it and I’m so glad we did! The pumpkin purée and little dumplings were definitely the highlight. So good together!

A friend and I wanted something different for lunch, so chose Bamiyan.
The server was pleasant and non-intrusive. He took our order and gave us space and time to enjoy our meal and visit.
I started with the chai tea, which was delicious. It was spicy and creamy, and the perfect temperature.
We enjoyed the hummus appetizer. The hummus itself had a great taste. I would have preferred toasted or grilled pita to accompany it, rather than the thin tortilla wedges. But the hummus was delicious.
We ordered their soup, which had a wonderful flavor.
My friend enjoyed grilled
Chicken kabobs, with saffron rice and eggplant. The chicken was juicy and had a good flavor. The saffron rice was delicious and the eggplant had an interesting and tasty blackened skin, which was a wonderful complement to the creamy texture of the eggplant.
I ordered a saffron rice dish with cinnamon carrots and raisins. It was quite good.
Overall, the atmosphere was nice, the restaurant was clean and the food was quite good. This is a great option for lunch or dinner.

I really enjoyed the food. They have the most delicious and authentic Afghan food here. The place is amazing and peaceful. I really recommend this place for a good night out for couples and families.

I really liked this place; it was my first time there and had a good experience;I tried the saffron shrimp, which was very juicy and delicious, the backyard is wonderful, you can sit there and smell the city while enjoying the food.