2 afghan spots in Cambridge, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Cambridge's food · All afghan in Boston.

The Helmand ★ 4.5

$$AfghanCambridge

The Helmand in East Cambridge has run an Afghan kitchen near the Cambridgeside Galleria since 1989. At 143 1st Street. Reservations advised.

OrderKaddo, pan-fried baby pumpkin with garlic-yogurt and meat sauce.

TipReservations easy on weekdays. The kabuli pulao is the under-ordered dish; ask for it.

The Helmand ★ 4.5

$$AfghanCambridge

The Helmand in East Cambridge runs an Afghan kitchen near Cambridgeside Galleria in Cambridge since 1989. Wood-fired flatbread, charcoal-grilled lamb.

OrderKaddo, pan-fried baby pumpkin with garlic yogurt and meat sauce.

TipWeekday reservations easy. The kabuli pulao is the hidden order; ask for it.

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