Maiwand Village 5698 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560

"This is our favorite Afghani place in the Eastbay. The food is always great and the staff is nice. You must try the Bolani and the Chapi kabob. The staff goes over and beyond each time and even trys to accommodate when they have events that books out the restaurant."

"Seemed more of an event location doubling as a restaurant on open days. Plenty of parking outside. Place was clean with few tables set. Food was served warm, service had to be requested everytime by going to the register and ringing a bell."

"The best Afghan restaurant! The food is so tasty, I crave it all the time while fasting during Ramadan. I appreciate the workers for being so kind and hard working while it is time for them to break their fast as well. I love what they’ve done with the place, many old reviews are from the old “Afghan Village” which I wasn’t fond of, but Maiwand did amazing taking over. The food and new interior remodel is all outstanding!"

"Authentic Afghan food and probably the best in the San Francisco Bay Area by far. A business associate brought us here for dinner and we had the Bolani filled with potatoes & one with Leeks as appetizers. They were not only tasty but most importantly not greasy. For the main entrees we had the Kabuli rice Which is rice with shredded carrots and raisins. I’m not a rice fan so the fact I went for a 3rd portion is incredible in itself. The next entree was a platter of kebabs, Which included the grilled Chicken Tikka. The Beef Kebab (Grilled sirloin) again not something I go for at Afghan/Persian restaurants but, this was so soft I could cut with my fork. The next grilled meat was like a Persian Koobedieh or Kafta kebab but with flavor and not bland. The last meat was a Chapli Kebab which is a flattened beef kebab that was also on the Money. Even the green chutney was not too spicy. I have eaten at Afghan restaurants in London, NYC & the Bay Area and can truly say I have found my new favorite to go for Afghan food."

"Absolutely delicious! The $17.99 buffet includes tea or soda. The black tea was wonderful. The food was fresh and scrumptious. Ate three plates. Don't know what the golden honey cookies were but they were amazing!"