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The Helmand vs Cafe Hon

Both The Helmand and Cafe Hon are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Helmand is preferred by most professionals compared to Cafe Hon. The Helmand scores 82 with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Fodor's, Not For Tourists and Gayot.

The Helmand
The Helmand
8 / 10
806 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
From $30 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Owned by Hamid Kharzai's brother, Qayum Karzai, Helmand serves outstanding Afghan fare in a casual yet elegant space." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.6
"Diners make a “culinary expedition” to this Mt. Vernon “landmark” for “consistently amazing” Afghan fare (baked pumpkin is “especially recommended”) served by “gracious” staffers." Full review
Gayot Gayot
13.0
"The food is exotic yet accessible --- your most finicky friends will enjoy every bite --- and just keeps getting better." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Mid-priced, dinner-only Afghan restaurant in Mount Vernon, with savoury dishes such as aushak (leek-filled vegetarian ravioli), koufta challow (lamb and beef meatballs) and the delicious kaddo borawni."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"An elegant favorite beyond kebabs."
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Cafe Hon
Cafe Hon
7 / 10
1002 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211-2415
From $1 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This funky eatery, specializing in comfort food and kitsch, is the centerpiece of Hamden's main drag of restaurants and shops, called The Avenue."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Elvis greets guests, but the real star at this Hampden institution is homey comfort food." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The American comfort food at this veggie-friendly diner is as hearty as the cafe's attitude. After dinner, slide over to adjacent Hon Bar." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Iconically Baltimore, and primary sponsor of the "Hon fest", Café Hon is the embodiment of all that is wonderful, terrible, amazing and terrifyingly tacky about Baltimore."
Zagat Zagat
2.7
"Menu of "dependable", "affordable" American "comfort food"." Full review