The kaddo borawni, pumpkin served with yogurt garlic sauce, is soft and slightly sweet and melts in your mouth. Standout entrees include the kourma challow, lamb with Afghan seasonings plus cauliflower, green beans, and other vegetables, and the dwopiaza, grilled lamb tenderloin with a sauce of lightly vinegared onions. Vegetarians will appreciate the Helmand's selection of meatless appetizers and entrees. The atmosphere at the Helmand is a little more formal than at many ethnic restaurants, with white tablecloths and rolling serving carts. In pleasant contrast to many San Francisco restaurants, carpeting and acoustical ceiling keep the noise level low enough for comfortable conversation.
Prices are surprisingly low given the quality and generous quantity of food.
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