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The Helmand

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4.5 of 5 stars 108 ratings
108 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#8 of 1,191 restaurants in Baltimore
  • Cuisines: Afghan
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Address: 806 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201-5349
  • Phone:  (410) 752-0311
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Reviews of The Helmand

( 1-10 of 47 )
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 19, 2008

The best in Baltimore! Food is inexpensive, but the environment is as classy (if not classier) than those of MUCH high price. Food is unique and great (with awesome presentation). Get the bread basket (it's a mix of really yummy breads). more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 31, 2008

best pumpkin ap. ever more

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 25, 2008

fun for a group more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 20, 2008

Awesome place for a cheap date. It has the atmosphere of a restaurant with entrees priced at $30 plus (yet they are under 15). Great lamb! more

3 of 5 stars
Baltimore, MD
Aug 15, 2008

Spur of the moment dinner at this restaurant with a friend a few months ago. Restaurant became busy while we were there but we arrived before the crowd so were able to be seated without prior reservations at a small table. This may not be true during busy days or hours. Service was very good. Food was unfamiliar but very... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 6, 2008

Great atmosphere and decent Afghan food. Several vegetarian selections. Definitely not the best I've ever had anywhere, but I guess it's the best Afghan in Baltimore. more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 3, 2008

One of my all-time favorite restaurants and I lived in NYC for 7 years. more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 30, 2008

Very interesting and wonderful food, lovely service and atmophere more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 29, 2008

Casual & crowded but a good time. more

1 of 5 stars
Baltimore
Jul 17, 2008

I guess my husband and I fell into the same trap many get into - the restaurant was highly recommended to us by our friend. We expected some spicy food and at least great kebobs. But instead our dishes were absolutely flavorless. They had no texture - very mushy and unpleasant to eat. So we left thinking we'll never go... more

Reviews of The Helmand

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806 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201-5349
Tel: (410) 752-0311
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.