The Helmand
6.6Friend Score / 10#15 of 20 Restaurants in Baltimore
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The Afghan restaurant that put the cuisine on Baltimore's map, run for decades by the Karzai family. Start with the kaddo borawni (pan-fried baby pumpkin with garlic yogurt and meat sauce) which is one of the best single dishes in the city, then move to the aushak dumplings or a lamb entree. Rooms can feel dated and it gets busy on weekends, but the cooking is remarkably consistent and gentle on the wallet.
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Friend Score
6.6/10- Value8.0
- iconic7.0
- excellence8.0
- Crowd level7.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility8.0
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