The Helmand
6 expert reviews
“The interior won’t win any style awards, but this beloved Afghan dinner restaurant is favoured by everyone from Harvard students to families to couples on a first date.”
– Rough Guide
Fodor's
"Afghan rugs, a wood-burning oven, and exotic, yet extremely approachable food."
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Frommer's
"The Helmand, named for the region and river in Afghanistan, is low-profile yet always crowded. The elegant setting near the CambridgeSide Galleria mall belies the reasonable prices."
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Zagat
4.4
"The "incredible" Afghan eats at this East Cambridge "must-try" draw "many locals" to its "welcoming", "romantic" space centered around a "roaring" hearth."
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Gayot
14.0
"Walls the color of summer squash, hand-woven Persian rugs, and a wood-burning oven make this Afghani restaurant in East Cambridge a decorative delight."
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Not For Tourists
"Delightful, authentic. Family ties with Afghanistan's president."
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