Kamdesh Afghan Cuisine

Amazing cuisine, super friendly service, and a spacious clean restaurant. All the dishes are great - my favorite is the quabili pallow, an incredibly succulent lamb shank dish buried under delicious rice mixed with carrots and raisins. Their grilled dishes are also special, they use actual charcoal for the best flavor.

Amazing cuisine, super friendly service, and a spacious clean restaurant. All the dishes are great - my favorite is the quabili pallow, an incredibly succulent lamb shank dish buried under delicious rice mixed with carrots and raisins. Their grilled dishes are also special, they use actual charcoal for the best flavor.

I have been coming here for almost a couple of years now and I’m very pleased to say that the service is always excellent. The food quality is very very good by looking at the food you can tell that it’s made out of fresh ingredients and also that that the vibe here is very good. Employees are taking all the safety precautions needed in order to run a great restaurant. The owner here itself is always available in order to make sure that the customer gets the best service and the best food. I came with my coworkers the other day and they service as they always do we were a group group of 20 people and then we just walked in did not made a reservation, but they were super happy to have us be seated and give us an excellent service with and great food. I also come with my family sometimes And when we are in Oakland, we make sure we stop by in this restaurant. They’re open 11 AM to 11 PM every day they also do catering. They also have a buffet sometime. And they also manage private if you would like.

I have been coming here for almost a couple of years now and I’m very pleased to say that the service is always excellent. The food quality is very very good by looking at the food you can tell that it’s made out of fresh ingredients and also that that the vibe here is very good. Employees are taking all the safety precautions needed in order to run a great restaurant. The owner here itself is always available in order to make sure that the customer gets the best service and the best food. I came with my coworkers the other day and they service as they always do we were a group group of 20 people and then we just walked in did not made a reservation, but they were super happy to have us be seated and give us an excellent service with and great food. I also come with my family sometimes And when we are in Oakland, we make sure we stop by in this restaurant. They’re open 11 AM to 11 PM every day they also do catering. They also have a buffet sometime. And they also manage private if you would like.

I've been eating the Qabili Pallow here for over two years. It is fantastic every time!! Family run place. Underneath all that rice in the picture is a generous lamb leg. And their in-house habanero sauce (the orange bottle) is really tasty. I have never left the table unsatisfied. Highly recommended!

I've been eating the Qabili Pallow here for over two years. It is fantastic every time!! Family run place. Underneath all that rice in the picture is a generous lamb leg. And their in-house habanero sauce (the orange bottle) is really tasty. I have never left the table unsatisfied. Highly recommended!

Great for a group. Very family friendly. Kind and fast service. Good was delicious. Meats were moist, especially the lamb. Baklava was excellent. Mint drink was not for me but happy to try it

Great for a group. Very family friendly. Kind and fast service. Good was delicious. Meats were moist, especially the lamb. Baklava was excellent. Mint drink was not for me but happy to try it

As a multi generation native Californian this was my first taste of Afghan food. I discovered I have been missing out, delicious, very much in a comfort food kind of way. I look forward to eating here again soon!! A gem of a restaurant. So this was my very first time eating Afghan food. I was blown away, this restaurant is fantastic. Everything I tried was spectacular, delicious, and left wanting to eat more. I tried chicken, lamb, and steak kabob meats, the golden lentil Dahl, spinach, and sautéed okra dish. These sides I highly recommend, all of them. While they look and are named similarly to their Indian food counterparts, they are very much there own taste of Afghanistan. All unique and delicious in a way I call a yum factor the spicing, it was a new and lovable taste for me. The Afghan spicing blend in all their cooked foods, has that special way of making you want more, very satisfying meal. Not familiar with Afghan food? Think a beautiful blend or hybrid of cooking from the south and eastern Mediterranean foods and foods of India, which makes since given its geographical location. It’s own unique flavor that will leave wanting to back time and time again. This is a family ran restaurant, all the family was there including young children, and young adults, not uncommon from family restaurants I ate at with my family when I was younger. Everyone was friendly and polite. Our server’s English wasn’t the best but she tried hard and was a truly sweet young woman. The owner visited our table a few times, he is very dialed in and doing an amazing job. The food impressed so much, I found myself looking up traditional Afghan recipes when I got home as I only visit Oakland on occasion. This restaurant is a true gem!!

As a multi generation native Californian this was my first taste of Afghan food. I discovered I have been missing out, delicious, very much in a comfort food kind of way. I look forward to eating here again soon!! A gem of a restaurant. So this was my very first time eating Afghan food. I was blown away, this restaurant is fantastic. Everything I tried was spectacular, delicious, and left wanting to eat more. I tried chicken, lamb, and steak kabob meats, the golden lentil Dahl, spinach, and sautéed okra dish. These sides I highly recommend, all of them. While they look and are named similarly to their Indian food counterparts, they are very much there own taste of Afghanistan. All unique and delicious in a way I call a yum factor the spicing, it was a new and lovable taste for me. The Afghan spicing blend in all their cooked foods, has that special way of making you want more, very satisfying meal. Not familiar with Afghan food? Think a beautiful blend or hybrid of cooking from the south and eastern Mediterranean foods and foods of India, which makes since given its geographical location. It’s own unique flavor that will leave wanting to back time and time again. This is a family ran restaurant, all the family was there including young children, and young adults, not uncommon from family restaurants I ate at with my family when I was younger. Everyone was friendly and polite. Our server’s English wasn’t the best but she tried hard and was a truly sweet young woman. The owner visited our table a few times, he is very dialed in and doing an amazing job. The food impressed so much, I found myself looking up traditional Afghan recipes when I got home as I only visit Oakland on occasion. This restaurant is a true gem!!

First time trying it . Pretty big restaurant. Good tasting food . Authentic taste . Service could do better and quicker with more welcoming vibes . But i would recommend this afghan place in Oakland

First time trying it . Pretty big restaurant. Good tasting food . Authentic taste . Service could do better and quicker with more welcoming vibes . But i would recommend this afghan place in Oakland

We were a group of 13. They accommodated our group by bringing two round tables together. All the grilled dishes were cooked well and tasty. The lamb shack was not flavorful, but cooked well. The eggplant dish was ok. The portions were big and filling. We didn’t like the fact that the food didn’t arrive together. Some dishes were too early and some were too late. The chef came out and greeted us. The workers were very nice and polite. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner. We got hot black tea after dinner and it came with

We were a group of 13. They accommodated our group by bringing two round tables together. All the grilled dishes were cooked well and tasty. The lamb shack was not flavorful, but cooked well. The eggplant dish was ok. The portions were big and filling. We didn’t like the fact that the food didn’t arrive together. Some dishes were too early and some were too late. The chef came out and greeted us. The workers were very nice and polite. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner. We got hot black tea after dinner and it came with

The moment I entered this Afghan restaurant, I was captivated by its warm and inviting ambiance. The staff greeted us with a genuine smile and provided impeccable service throughout our meal. The food was a flavor-packed experience! I highly recommend the beef and chicken kebab, perfectly grilled and tender. The spices used in every dish are expertly balanced, and the portions are generous. The soft and fluffy naan complemented every bite. A must-visit spot for anyone craving authentic Afghan cuisine!

The moment I entered this Afghan restaurant, I was captivated by its warm and inviting ambiance. The staff greeted us with a genuine smile and provided impeccable service throughout our meal. The food was a flavor-packed experience! I highly recommend the beef and chicken kebab, perfectly grilled and tender. The spices used in every dish are expertly balanced, and the portions are generous. The soft and fluffy naan complemented every bite. A must-visit spot for anyone craving authentic Afghan cuisine!