Mediterranean; Middle East; Vegetarian; Afghan

806 N. Charles St.
Mount Vernon [More in Mount Vernon]
Baltimore, MD 21201
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410-752-0311

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5 p.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays

Parking: Parking meters; off-street paid parking

There are many reasons why the Helmand is the go-to restaurant for first dates. The food at this Afghan restaurant is delicious, and it offers a selection that makes both vegetarians and die-hard meat eaters happy. The atmosphere is intimate and inviting, but the prices are low enough that if the date doesn't work out you won't feel burned. We would crawl through glass for the aushak, a rich, leek-filled ravioli, and the kaddo borawni, a delicious pumpkin dish that works as an appetizer or dessert.

Eat Special Issue, 3/5/2008

Why We Go: Well, duh--everyone knows that the Helmand is the place to bring a date. Delicious Afghan food, reasonably fancy atmosphere, and, most importantly, cheap. What We Eat: Go for the appetizers. You can get the same tastes and flavors, and more of them, for the same amount of money as the ent...[MORE]

Best Restaurant for Vegetarians (Best of Baltimore, 1999)

Best Place for Vegetarians (Best of Baltimore, 2000)

Best Restaurant (Best of Baltimore, 2001)

Best Way to Support the Government of Afghanistan (Best of Baltimore, 2002)

Best Restaurant for Vegetarians (Best of Baltimore, 2004)

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant (Best of Baltimore, 2005)

Readers Poll: Best Middle Eastern (Best of Baltimore, 2008)

Readers Poll: Best Middle Eastern (Best of Baltimore, 2009)

Best First-Date Restaurant (Best of Baltimore, 2009)

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