The Helmand
Cambridge · ★ 4.5 (1,467) · Closed
143 First St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
~ Halal status ~
3 neighbor vouches · 6 weeks ago
MuftiE says ~
“The mandi stays with you for days. Floor seating optional, but the qabuli palaw and pumpkin are non-negotiable.”
~ order this ~
- qabuli palaw with lamb
- kaddo (pumpkin with meat sauce)
- lamb chops with pillow rice
Recent activity
3- Jun 2026SHvouched halal★ founding
- Jun 2026The restaurantvia menu page
“…Afghan Cuisinein Cambridge Ma 617-492-4646 We Serve fresh hand cut Halal MeatThe Helmand Afghan…”
- May 2026Muftivia research
“User-confirmed: The Helmand's own website states the restaurant is fully halal. T3 menu-scrape also surfaced 5 halal mentions on their site. Promoted to whole_menu + owner_verified.”
~ hours ~
- Monday5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesdaytoday5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday5:00 – 10:00 PM
~ Google says ~
Top 5 reviews
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Shagufa Habibi· ★ 5· a week ago
Since coming to the United States, I have often felt homesick and missed the warmth of home. Over the years, I have visited many Afghan restaurants, including Ariana Afghan Kebab and Afghan Kebab House in New York City, Bonjon Rumi in Washington, D.C., and Ariana Restaurant in…
Sam W· ★ 5· 3 months ago
The food here is amazing, with the best part being to bread they serve at the beginning of the meal. It comes with a range of sauces and butter. There’s a wood fired oven they have running to make the bread and it comes out hot and fresh. Full wine selection and have never had a…
Ty the Real estate Guy Ent (Ty the Real Estate Guy)· ★ 5· a month ago
The food tastes gooood, from the appetizers to the main course and the deserts as well. Great chef and staff are all welcoming and attentive to your every need. This was an overall good experience! Me and a few friends went hear for for dinner and walked out with our taste buds…
Chan Mi Lee· ★ 4· 7 months ago
It felt like I was traveling Europe or Middle East right in the middle of Boston. That foreign feel was so unique. Servers were very nice, some didn't speak English but we somehow communicated and they were helpful. I am new to Afghanistan cuisine and the Afghan special yogurt…
Grace Zhanel· ★ 5· 8 months ago
Great for date night and to spice things up. Amazing seasoning and everything tasted so cohesively. I love the aesthetic and looks fancy but still at a good price. The service was fantastic too! Best Middle East/Central Asian food i’ve had in Cambridge.
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