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Inna Magner Sarig
4 days ago
This review is specifically for a catering order placed for a big family gathering. The food was just delicious, freshly made, very generous portions, it made the evening enjoyable and much less stressful for me as a host.
I am very thankful for Michelle who replied to my call and email in no time and had great costumer service skills. The atmosphere part of my review as well as service is for previous visits at Kabul. Very interesting to see photos and historical artifacts
This is one of my favorite places in the bay area; talk about an absolute cultural delight, servers and staff are so sweet and welcoming, and the food is a beautiful insight into afghani culture, cuisine, lovely background music, decorations, tried the fried eggplant dish, "aw-shakh," and ghabali-polo which was fresh with very good spices. Will be back hopefully countless times.
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Nicole Gambino
Jul 27, 2026
This place is amazing!! I love that this has been part of the San Carlos community for so long. Amazing food, my parents even LOVED it and they are not the most adventurous eaters. Definitely coming back!
My family and I drove from Turlock CA to come visit. (About 2 hours away) I’ve had the pleasure of tasting the food before but this was my first in person experience and it was a great one! We were seated right away and were introduced to the staff that would be assisting us. I really enjoyed the atmosphere which was really inviting and cozy. We Started with appetizers we had the Kadu, Burenee Badenjan, and Bulanee. They were all so delicious and had a hey feature to them as the kadu shined with the pumpkin and the burenee’s eggplant with the crispiness of the edge was perfect! Our children really enjoyed the bulanee. For entrees we got Shrimp, Salmon, Beef, and lamb. The seafood was particularly my favorite of the bunch. The salmon was cooked really well and the shrimps were huge! The beef was cooked medium rare which is our preferred way to be served, very juicy and tender. For dessert my wife ordered the Firnee which she loved with the pistachio and cinnamon topping. Our kids had the sherryah which to my suprised they both enjoyed. Usually the girl only likes cookies and crème while the boy likes almost exclusively strawberry flavored ice cream. For me I had a cup of tea which was a pink chai that was the perfect way to end my dinner. Thank you Mechelle for taking great care of my family!!!
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Marianna Cruz
Jul 17, 2026
If you're looking for the best Afghan food in the Bay Area, Kabul is absolutely worth the drive! We traveled 2 hours just to eat here, and it exceeded every expectation. Mechelle, the daughter of the owner and our waitress, was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. She took the time to recommend menu items, and every single suggestion was a 10/10.
Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared—honestly, we couldn't find a single thing to complain about. The portions were generous enough that we even took food home, and it tasted just as amazing later.
This was one of the best dining experiences we've had, from the outstanding hospitality to the unforgettable food. We already can't wait to make the trip back, and I hope everyone gets the chance to experience this hidden gem. Highly, highly recommend!