The Helmand - Baltimore
The Helmand
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The menu of The Helmand from Baltimore includes 62 menus. On average the menus or drinks on the menu cost approximately $8.9. You can view the categories on the menu below.
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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Was EricT Green at The Helmand a mag?
The food at the Helmand is delicious. My wife and I each ordered different lamb entrees and each was well prepared. Time from order to delivery of our meal was very quick. We love the cardemin infused ice cream. We get it every time we dine here. It is a fantastic end to a very nice dining experience. View all feedback.
What Logan Hahn dislikes about The Helmand:
Our reservation was made for 7:15. We arrived at 7:06 and it wasn't until 7:45 that we were seated. There were a TON of people, and my date and I had to yell to hear each other. The servers also seemed overworked and we felt a little rushed. Food was good, though. View all feedback.
It’s ok the food isn’t bad it’s just not great. You can get the same if not better Afghan and Middle Eastern cuisine for half the price elsewhere. I got lamb with stewed peas. The peas were raw and crunchy so they took it back and returned it without peas saying the lamb has to cook a long time to get tender and the peas don’t have the same amount of time. If you own a restaurant your job is to figure that riddle out. Also the lamb wasn’t tender so that was wrong.
We have been fans of The Helmand for years. The food is extraordinary and the service is usually excellent. This night was a rare occasion when we did not enjoy our dining experience as much as have in the past. Despite a reservation and available tables, we were seated in a corner next to a large table of extremely boisterous (quite inconsiderate, actually) diners. They were so disruptive that at our table of four (4), we could not hear one another during most parts of our meal. The same server was assigned to our table as theirs and spent so much time running back and forth to bar filling and refilling their bar orders, that he rarely came to our table to refill water or inquire on our meal. We had to flag him down just to get a refill of water, see a dessert menu, and, ultimately, obtain the bill. Had this been our first experience, we would certainly not have returned.
The food here is consistently delicious. I had the Kaddo Borwani as an appetizer and it was outstanding. Hubby had the Aushak which he loved. My entree was the vegetable mantwo and it was crazy good. My friend had the mantwo as well but hers had beef and she said it was delicious. Hubby had the Kabuli as an entree and said it was wonderful. Friend's hubby had the special of the day with fish and he enjoyed his too. You just can't go wrong eating here. We never eat here that we don't go home happy and with full tummies.
3.3/5 stars We visited The Helmand on a Thursday night and were surprised to find it almost completely empty. Just two other diners were in the entire restaurant, which gave it a strange, somewhat lifeless vibe for a place that gets so much hype online. The decor feels a bit outdated, and honestly, they could probably use some marketing help to get more people through the door. It really didn’t feel like a spot that’s supposed to be one of Baltimore’s most famous Afghan restaurants. That said, the service was excellent. The servers were super attentive, always checking on us and refilling our water without us having to ask. They were polite and knowledgeable about the menu. The food itself was fine. A lot of the menu revolves around lamb, which was cooked well enough but didn’t blow us away. Flavors were decent, but nothing stood out as particularly memorable. It’s the sort of meal where you finish full and satisfied but not raving about it afterward. We didn’t try any of the wine or coffee, so can’t comment on those, but the prices were fair for the amount of food we got. Overall, it was a solid experience, but I’m just not sure it deserves the level of hype it gets online. Tasty, but not amazing. If you’re curious about Afghan food or just want something different, it’s worth trying at least once, but don’t go in expecting to be completely wowed. Service: Dine in Price per person: $50–100 Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 2
We had the salmon and veggie platter. Both were outstanding. The veggie platter had 9 items all with a unique flavor. The salmon was moist and had a devine sauce. The service was outstanding and my water glass was never dry. I would highly recommend The Helmand. Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Pumpkin Appetizer Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection
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Appetizers
Kaddo Borwani$5.3Banjan Borwani$5.3Banjan Laghatak$5.3Starters
Sabzy Challow$14.5Vegetarian Entrees
Dolma Murch$14.0Side Dishes
Banjan Kaghatak$5.3
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