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De Afghanan from Fremont - now in San Francisco and Berkeley
I was told the Fremont, SF and Berkeley locations are under the same owner. I didn't know there was another location in Walnut Creek....hmmm
De Afghanan from Fremont - now in San Francisco and Berkeley
alrighty -- finally!
So (if people are still reading this thread) who's up for a chow-group lunch/dinner?
De Afghanan from Fremont - now in San Francisco and Berkeley
Zippo: Nice! I was beginning to wonder if the Berkeley location was more an idea in the mind of the person who told me about it, than a legal reality.
:-)
De Afghanan from Fremont - now in San Francisco and Berkeley
Unfortunately --- no... I need to get hold of the SF location phone no. Then may be I could call and ask about the Berkeley location
De Afghanan from Fremont - now in San Francisco and Berkeley
Yup. I hope they stay in business too!
I expect to drive by San Pablo and University some time next week and see if the Berkeley branch is open as I have been told. Once I confirm, I'll propose a day for a chow lunch. Cheers!
De Afghanan from Fremont - now in San Francisco and Berkeley
In one of the best pieces of food news I have heard in recent years, I recently learnt that the De Afghanan true-hole-in-the-wall place in Fremont has opened a new location in San Francisco (13xx Polk street). I happened to discover it as I was driving by.
I stepped in and spoke to the gentleman managing the place and he's told me that he expects yet another location to open in Berkeley next week. (Super! Super! Super!)
The Berkeley location would be near the intersection of San Pablo and University (near the Pakistani-Indian restaurant Kabana)
Moreover, the restaurant has a menu that's almost twice as long as the original Fremont location.
Anybody up for a chowhound lunch at the Berkeley location? (assuming it does open next week, as it was suggested)?
For those who are not familiar with De Afghanan ----
As the name suggests its an Afghan food place. It happens to be, IMO, the best lamb and chicken kabobs I have ever come across. Its more famous however, for its beef kabobs called Chapli Kabobs. They also carry a turnover filled with potato and spices and served with curd, called Bhulani. (resemble the Indian Aloo Paratha).
If you like kabobs, I believe this place is a must-try.
Helmand Palace
Hey, I just called to find out for sure... They do offer the buffet still! Its $10, and from Tue to Fri : 11:30 to 2:30pm. Sounds just like it used to be. Can't wait to get there...
Helmand Palace
whatever you do, if you visit, DON'T forget to try the pumpkin dish, if you haven't already. I forget the name, but I am sure the hosts would know
Naneh Sangak (Persian Bread) in the SF bay area
Hi there, Does anyone know of a Middle Eastern food store in the SF bay area where they sell "Sangak Bread" or "Naneh Sangak" or "Persian Nan"? I have attached a photo.
Best buffets to "sample" ethnic cuisines....
Hi there,
I like to occasionally gorge on typical Pakistani food (Nan n Curry, Shalimar, Pakwan) and I recently thought I had experienced its zenith at the Sunday buffet / brunch at the Pakwan in Hayward. They had the largest variety of dishes I have seen at an Indian/Pakistani food place and, more importantly, they seemed to have done little wrong. Every item seemed to be just right.
I was wondering if you could share similar experiences at buffets (of any ethnic cuisine) in the san francisco, bay area.
Good buffets seem to the only real way to sample ethnic cuisines in one lunch/dining session... Unless you're lucky to be part of large "dinner groups" in your area.
Any french food place in and around Berkeley for within $12 (1 person)
One of my least-explored cuisines....The least expensive one I have learnt about so far is this place in SF
http://www.lecharm.com/
I've not been there myself. So couldn't comment.
