The Helmand
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The Helmand is perfect for a first date.
A chemise is an Afghani dress
Experience traditional Afghani culture and flavor
at The Helmand.
Golden and delicious
A meal is incomplete without a side of Naan.
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The Menu
About Helmand
Our Location
Catering
Contact Us
Celebrating 32 years of fine Afghan cuisine in Baltimore.
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806 North Charles St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 752-0311
info@helmand.com
We are open for indoor and outdoor dining (weather permitting) carry out and delivery. Baltimore City/CDC Covid19 restrictions and guidelines apply.
**Reservations thru Resy!
New hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
5:00 pm to 10:00pm
Sundays
4:00pm - 9:00pm**
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The Menu
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You can also order a bottle of wine, pack of beer or your favorite cocktail along with your order!
Specials
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Zardalu Challow 23.95
Tender chunks of lamb simmered with sun-dried apricot, prunes, fresh tomatoes, garlic, tumeric and fresh chili peppers. Served with sweet and spicy turnips and challow.
Shalgham Challow 21.95
Sweet and spicy slow cooked tender chunks of lamb and fresh turnips in a fresh ginger sauce. Served with sabzy (spinach) and challow.
Gorwan Salad 21.95
Marinated beef tenderloin, corn on the cob and grilled red bliss potatoes. Served on a tossed field green salad with cucumber-red onion dressing.
Lamb Loin Chop 25.95
Marinated and grilled lamb chop. Served with lamb sauce, Afghan chopped salad and pallow.
Fresh Pan Poached Salmon 21.95
Seared and then finished with a yellow split pea sauce. Served with fresh vegetables and challow.
Chopendez 25.95
Char-grilled beef tenderloing marinated in fresh garlic and Afghan seasonings. Served with fresh vegetables and pallow.
Lamb Lawand 21.95
Boneless lamb slow cooked with fresh tomato, mushrooms, herb seasonings and finished with yogurt and sour cream. Served with sabzy (spinach) and challow.
Chicken Lawand 19.95
Boneles chicken breast slow cooked with fresh tomato, mushrooms, herb seasonings and finished with yogurt and sour cream. Served with sabzy (spinach) and challow.
Appetizers
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Kaddo Borwani 7.95
Pan-fried and baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and served on yogurt garlic sauce.
Banjan Borwani 7.95
Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with fresh tomatoes spice baked and served on yogurt garlic sauce.
Aushak 7.95
Afghan ravioli filled with leeks, served on yogurt-mint and topped with ground beef sauce. (Vegetarian Aushak also available).
Banjan Laghatak 7.95
Stewed eggplant with fresh garlic, tomatoes and peppers served with yogurt cilantro sauce.
Mantwo 7.95
Homemade pastry shells filled with onions and beef, served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split peas and beef sauce. (Vegetarian Mantwo also available).
Bowlawni 7.95
Pan-fried twin pastry shells filled with leeks and spiced potatoes, garnished with yogurt and mint.
Soups & Salads
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Vegetarian Aush 7.95
Home-made noodles, and fresh vegetables soup served with yogurt-mint sauce.
Shornakhod 7.95
Potatoes, chickpeas and spring onion salad served with cilantro vinaigrette dressing.
Mashawa 7.95
Beef, mung beans, chick peas, black-eyed peas and yogurt soup.
Salata 7.95
Afghan styles mixed greens and tomatoes tossed in pomegranate dressing or in red onion vinaigrette.
Shorwa 7.95
Lamb, fresh vegetables and bean soup.
Entrees
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Kabuli, Pallow 21.95
(Afghan style rice) baked with chunks of lamb tenderloin, raisins and glazed julienne of carrots.
Sabzy Challow 17.95
Spinach sautéed with chunks of beef and Afghan seasonings, served with challow.
Koufta Challow 17.95
Beef meatballs seasoned with sun dried baby grapes, paprika, turmeric in hot green pepper, green peas and fresh tomato sauce and served with challow.
Dwopiaza 21.95
Seasoned tenderloin of lamb cooked with onions, sautéed with yellow split peas and tossed with onions lightly marinated in vinegar. Served with pallow.
Chicken Kabob 17.95
Marinated boneless chicken breast, served pallow and marinated vegetables.
Mantwo 17.95
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions and beef, served on yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split peas and beef sauce. Served with pallow.
Aushak 17.95
Afghan ravioli filled with leeks, served on yogurt and topped with ground beef and mint. Served with pallow.
Mourgh Challow 17.95
Sautéed chicken in yellow split peas and fresh tomatoes, served with challow.
Seekh Kabob 22.95
Char-broiled marinated lamb tenderloin served with pallow.
Vegetarian Specials
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Vegetarian Mantwo 15.95
Vegetable and onion stuffed pastry shells steamed and served on yogurt, topped with yellow split pea and carrot sauce. Served with pallow.
Vegetarian Platter 15.95
Sampler of various vegetables dishes cooked with our special spices and herbs. Served with challow.
Vegetarian Aushak 15.95
Afghan ravioli filled with leeks, served on minted yogurt and topped with yellow split peas and carrot sauce. Served with pallow.
Dolma Murch 15.95
Bell peppers stuffed with seasoned vegetables and beans simmered in sun-dried tomato and rhubarb sauce. Served with challow and side order of sabzy.
Vegetarian Dolma 15.95
Baby eggplant filled with spinach and simmered in sun-dried tomato and herb sauce. Served with challow.
Mushroom Lawand 15.95
Whole mushrooms sauteed with spices, fresh tomatoes, corn and green pea sauce, topped with yoghurt/sour cream dressing. Served with spinach and challow.
Vegetarian Korma 15.95
Assorted vegetables simmered with sun-dried grapes, herbs, and Afghan seasonings. Served with spinach and challow.
Side Dishes
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Fresh Baked Naan
(Large) 5.50
(Small) 3.50
Bendi (Okra) 7.95
Mushrooms 7.95
Sabzy (Spinach) 7.95
Banjan Laghatak (Eggplant) 7.95
Kaddo Borawi (Pumpkin) 7.95
Tea & Coffee
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Hot Green Tea w/cardamon 2.50
Turkish Coffee 4.00
Regular Coffee 2.50
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The perfect balance of delicate and bold flavors.
Incorporating the herbs and spices of India, Iran, Greece, and Afghanistan - the dishes offered at The Helmand evoke sentiments of a culture through an exotic blend of taste and aroma.
The Helmand offers an extensive full course menu of lamb, seafood, beef and chicken dishes as well as eggplant, spinach and other fresh vegetable options. With appetizers like the Kaddo Borawni (tenderly baked and pan fried baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and served atop a yogurt garlic sauce), and entrees of char-broiled lamb tenderloin, marinated and served with pallow (rice that is boiled, seasoned with oils and spices prior to baking) - the quality and the delicacy of preparation extends to every selection on the menu.
About Helmand
Specializing in Afghan cuisine.
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Enriching the city of Baltimore with a dining experience brimming with history, culture, and exotic spices.
The Helmand has helped introduce and popularize Afghan Cuisine in America within the last 20 years. The Helmand was named after the owner's first born son, as well as in honor of the famed Helmand River that runs through the predominantly dry country of Afghanistan, bringing vitality and nourishment to it's people. Much like this river, The Helmand of Baltimore provides their guests with enjoyment in the form of exquisite food prepared with care and dedication. First established in the autumn of 1989, The Helmand is proudly celebrating 32 years!
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The Helmand in the news:
Pat & Quayum Karzai Reminisce About Their Beloved Afghani Restaurant.
The Baltimore Sun - 10 Healthy Restaurants...
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Our Location
806 North Charles Street. Baltimore, Maryland 21201
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The Helmand is a Mount Vernon landmark offering exquisite Afghan food in an elegant atmosphere.
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Right on Baltimore's most popular street, The Helmand is within walking distance of many popular attractions such as The Lyric Opera House, The Walters Art Museum, Center Stage, The Peabody Conservatory, and the historic Washington Monument.
Approximately 8 blocks north of the Inner Harbor, there's plenty of opportunities for shopping and sightseeing in the area. Parking is available in the lot directly next door, and metered on-street parking is also an option. And for those wishing to travel by foot, Penn Station is only 7 blocks north up Charles Street.
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Other Restaurants
What do all of our restaurants have in common?
They advocate freshness, quality ingredients, and great service. If you like us here at The Helmand, we encourage you to try our other restaurants in Baltimore.
Come to the counter and order food to eat in or take out. Just a few steps down, you can also join us in our charming dining room or at our modern bar for full service dining and craft cocktails.
www.helmandkabobi.com
Located directly next to the Baltimore's famous Charles Theatre, Tapas Teatro offers a unique small - plate dining experience. Here you can catch a movie, grab dinner (first come, first serve), and try the house made sangria that has everyone coming back for more!
www.tapasteatro.com
Catering
Questions? Please contact us via telephone at (410) 752-0311.
Planning a special event or office luncheon?
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Look no further! We've got you covered.
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Here at the Helmand we offer full service onsite and offsite catering, for both small and large parties alike. We can also provide suggestions concerning the menu and type of service to suit your needs, and for large parties on the premises we offer our special "family style" menu. This gives you and your guests the opportunity to sample just about the entire menu!
Contact Us
The Helmand Restaurant 806 North Charles St. Baltimore, Maryland 21201 (410) 752-0311 info@helmand.com
Sunday - Thursday from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
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We accept all major credit cards.
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Methods of Payment
We accept the following forms of payment
Related links
Kabobi (from The Helmand) Fast Casual Afghan restaurant offering a great selection of dishes for lunch and dinner.
Tapas Teatro Small plates, big pleasure. Located in the heart of the Staion North Arts District, adjacent to the Charles Theater.
Did you know?
Naan, or naan-e-Afghani, is said to be the national bread of Afghanistan and a meal is incomplete without it.
Make sure you order a side of Naan with the pumpkin appetizer, Kaddo Borawni, our most popular item.
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Site Credits
Designed by NIMMBL.
Influenced by Black Estate.
© 2010 The Helmand. All rights reserved
Menu as captured Aug 30, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 131 venues in Baltimore, MD and could score 13 of them. This one is not among them, so it has no position — not a low one.
There is no score breakdown to show: nothing we read about this venue earned points in any of the four categories, so a bar chart of zeroes would look like a verdict on the kitchen rather than on what it publishes. What we did read is below.
v1.7.4 0.0/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.0/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Buzzwords only. This venue uses sourcing language ("farm-fresh", "locally sourced") but names no farms, regions, or verifiable attributes.
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| Sunday | 4pm – 9pm |
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| Monday | Not listed |
| Tuesday | 5pm – 10pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm – 10pm |
| Thursday | 5pm – 10pm |
| Friday | 5pm – 10pm |
| Saturday | 5pm – 10pm |
“Not listed” means the day was absent from the schedule we read — usually closed, but we never saw it stated, so we don’t claim it.
Hours checked Aug 30, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on Resy ↗link checked Aug 30, 2026