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Houston Gulfton The Afghan Village Review

Middle Eastern review

The Afghan Village review

Middle Eastern in Gulfton, Houston

A middle eastern business in Gulfton reviewed after a visit that included was watery and tasteless.

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Sara's review

Our visit and review

Worth a Visit
“The food isn't as great as what all the people rave about here.. I have had better Afghan food at other restaurants.”

Sara's full firsthand review

The food isn't as great as what all the people rave about here.. I have had better Afghan food at other restaurants. The rice was far too soft and the spinach I ordered was watery and tasteless. The mantoo (think of ravioli) didn't have any meat on top and was flat and unappealing. Mantoo doesn't have to have meat on top, but most restaurants I have been to almost always serve a flavorful meat and lentil topping. An item on the menu I desired to try had ran out. The service was slow and inattentive. The servers never checked up on us and had messed up my order. They were kind enough to offer me two dishes on the house which were just okay tasting. We had waited for ages to get our bill and to-go containers. Their was only one to-go container that was given to a group of us. Eh? Just okay. Nothing remarkable or anything that stood out.

What we tried

Sara tried was watery and tasteless. Some parts worked well, while others kept the visit from feeling like a standout experience.

The experience

Service felt friendly and attentive. Service or wait time was a drawback.

Who might enjoy it?

People looking for halal options and families or small groups.

Would we go again?

Maybe. The experience was decent, but not a clear favorite.

Your review questions, answered

What did Sara order?

was watery and tasteless

What does Worth a Visit mean?

A good option when you're nearby or curious. See the full rating scale →

Where can I find current hours and the menu?

[Link to current hours and menu once available.]