Best Afghan Restaurants in California

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79.0

San Francisco California

Helmand Palace

For a relaxed meal, Helmand Palace is a local option.

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78.9

San Carlos California

Kabul Afghan Cuisine

For your next night out, Kabul Afghan Cuisine is a local option.

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77.1

Blackhawk California

hayat Kabob House

For dinner with friends, hayat Kabob House is a local option.

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Top Places in California

Helmand Palace

San Francisco, California

79.0

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Kabul Afghan Cuisine

San Carlos, California

78.9

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hayat Kabob House

Blackhawk, California

77.1

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Chili Chutney Restaurant

Lake Forest, California

77.0

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Ghazni Afghan Kabobs & Restaurant

Hayward, California

76.7

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Halal Bros.

Fresno, California

76.2

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De Afghanan

Livermore, California

75.8

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Baba Kabob

San Diego, California

75.3

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Aria Afghan Restaurant

North Highlands, California

74.5

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#10

Khyber Pass Zarparan Restaurant | Afghan

San Diego, California

73.4

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#11

Chopan Kabob House

Elk Grove, California

73.0

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#12

House Of Shah Afghan Urban Eats

Woodland, California

72.7

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#13

Pamir Kabob House

San Diego, California

72.6

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#14

Kebab Kurry Express

Santa Ana, California

72.3

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#15

Red chili kebab & gyro

Arden-Arcade, California

71.8

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#16

Arman Cafe

El Cajon, California

71.2

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#17

Afghan Awasana Kabob House

Fremont, California

70.6

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#18

Chopan kabob

San Ramon, California

70.3

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#19

Maiwand Village

Newark, California

70.3

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#20

Kabul Kabob House

El Cajon, California

69.7

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#21

Khyber Pass Kabob

Dublin, California

69.6

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