Khyber Pass Cafe

Horrible and rude service. We waited more than 15 minutes for them to even consider taking our order. It was dead in the restaurant. We were ready to order within 5 minutes of sitting down. The server kept ignoring us, walking past multiple times, not bothering to even look at us, so we closed our menus to indicate that we were ready to order. Two parties came in after us and they were assisted first. The server walked past us each time to bring their orders to the kitchen, refusing to look at us. The same server walked past us AGAIN and went to check on another table that was already eating, still ignoring us even though we tried to wave him down. We finally waved down another server who told us he couldn't take our order because it was his third day on the job. He said he could get us drinks only, which we already had. He went to notify the server who finally came over and casually asked us if we were ready. No apology for ignoring us and serving 2 parties who came after us first. We said we've been ready and he rolled his eyes. They didn't even have what we came in for so we got up and left. Can't tell you much about the food, but can't be that good if this is the service. Also, I was the only person of color in that entire restaurant and the two parties that were served first were entirely white, so this tells you a lot about this place. Take your money somewhere else.

Do not miss a chance to return to the Khyber Pass Café. Having held out through the pandemic serving takeout, Emel and Masooda have reopened the dining room for dinner and it is, as always, like being welcomed into their home.The beautiful, decor and inviting atmosphere at the Khyber Pass reflects the fact that it is a family run restaurant serving delicious, soulful Afghani food developed from generations old family recipes.There are too many truly special dishes on the menu to list the Chopan Kebab (lamb chops) are an unbelievable treat, the Daal a comfort, and the Murgh Kebab (chicken) I wish I could eat every day forever multiple visits are required to try everything. But the Hummus hands down the best in town and the chutneys go with every meal. The chutneys are magical pieces of art.The Khyber Pass has been an important part of the Mac Groveland neighborhood for nearly 30 years now, and with good reason. There is no warmer, more welcoming place around.

Incredibly sweet staff even though we ordered takeout in the last hour they were open. Meatballs and lamb kebab were incredible, as was the hummus and pita. But the chutney is really where it’s at. Mainline that into my soul.

I love their food and each experience brings out richer and richer flavor. Always blown away in every respect. Keep up the magic ?

In our opinion this is absolutely one of the top restaurants in St. Paul. The food is outstanding, the service and management are excellent, and the ambiance inside the store is gorgeous. The lamb chops are the best I’ve ever tasted and the chutneys are not to be missed. Highest recommendation!