Ariana Afghan Restaurant

I’ve been going to Ariana Afghan for about 25 years. The owner, Wali, is super friendly and the food is fantastic! Order anything and I guarantee it’ll be great. I particularly love the pumpkin curry and the leek bolanee gandana (kind of like a fried dumpling), and the firnee is a must for dessert— it’s a special Afghan pudding with pistachios and almonds. Tell him Ezra sent you! 

This place has a cozy, casual vibe. Unique dishes. Owners are wonderful.

Afghan food is incredible, and it’s a shame more people haven’t tried it. It’s got elements of Turkish and Indian, but it is it’s own unique thing and I highly recommend you give it a shot. Ariana’s been here forever and serves a great plate of Kabuli Pulao.

We love bringing our friends here to share a giant feast, or as de facto catering when having friends over. We cannot get enough of the Kadoo Bolanee and Manto.