About
The Helmand, located in Baltimore, Maryland, is an Afghani restaurant that serves authentic and flavorful cuisine. Many diners come to enjoy classic dishes made with fresh ingredients, such as spicy grilled meats and savory stews. With an extensive selection of appetizers and entrees, The Helmand provides customers with a truly unique dining experience. The restaurant has a loyal clientele who appreciate its hospitable environment, allowing patrons to savor their meals in peace and comfort. For over three decades, The Helmand has been a staple among Baltimore’s restaurant scene, offering customers a unique and memorable dining experience.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Bar
Kid Friendly
Kid High Chair
Veg Friendly
Alcohol
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Paid Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
The Helmand in Baltimore, Maryland offers a delightful exploration of Afghani cuisine, and there are several dishes you absolutely must try. Begin with the Kaddo Borwani, a baked and then pan-fried sweet pumpkin dish topped with yogurt garlic sauce. Follow this with Lawand Murgh, a tender chicken dish cooked with yogurt and exotic spices. Lastly, indulge in their traditional Afghani rice pudding, Firnee, which is beautifully flavored with rosewater and cardamom, providing a sweet end to your meal.
Ratings for The Helmand
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Impressive food. Exceptional wine list. Reasonably priced for a city restaurant. Service was exceptional. Our large group (10) had a great time and although we were not in a hurry, we were served fast and with great care.
My friend and I split 3 appetizers, an order of bread and one main dish. Definitely the way to go to get a variety of this yummy food! Pumpkin, eggplant and aushak (ravioli) for apps. Eggplant (the one without cilantro) and the ravioli were outstanding. My friend found the lamb and mushroom dish with spinach too heavy on the mushrooms but I liked it just fine! My friend enjoyed her bellini. We were full so we skipped dessert this time but usually we split the vanilla ice cream with dates and mango - delicious!
I've only eaten here once during a graduation dinner and it was insane. The food was AMAZING and so flavorful, the atmosphere was very welcoming, and the staff was so helpful and nice. I can't remember what I ordered, but this was nearly a decade ago and I can still think of how good the food tasted. If you want a fancy dinner or you need to impress a date or something, for the love of god eat here.
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday: | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |