Azeen's Afghani Restaurant
(626) 683-3310
110 E Union St
Pasadena,
CA
91103
34.1467
-118.148
Neighborhood: West Central
What People Are Saying About Azeen's Afghani Restaurant
The Editor
Martha Burr
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In Short
A charming glass storefront opens into a cozy, elegant room with high white ceilings rising above cushioned teak chairs, starched tablecloths, Afghan antiques and paintings. Pasadena hipsters and intellectuals gather for animated talk, with traditional Middle Eastern music playing in the background. Hints of Persian and Indian flavors come through in specialties like leek and scallion dumplings, sauteed eggplant with spiced yogurt, fried samosa pastries with chicken and beef, and charbroiled lamb kebobs. Afghan pilaf is served with most entrees.
User Reviews
senbonzakurakageyoshi
September 11, 2008
I thought it would be an interesting experience to try Afghani food, but it was just kind of average...This is my first time trying Afghani food and I'm not sure what is "good" for Afghani but the food here wasn't horrible, it was simply edible. We had kabobs and it tasted like something you would get at a family BBQ. Some beef, chicken, and bell peppers. The scenery was an attempt at elegance but didn't quite make the mark. Parking however wasn't easy to find, we ended up parking on the street a block or so away. On a positive note, service was excellent and the waitress was nice enough to look over the fact that we accidentally broke a wine glass. If you want to be in a quiet place, there is a private room by the door facing the window that is quite cozy.
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Anonymous
May 05, 2008
The food was very good. My girlfriend found a hair in her pudding, which other wise was very good. I had already sent back a tea cup with the rim covered in chap stick. The waitress took the pudding away. The owner then brought it back to the table, insisted that it was my girlfriends hair and could not have been from their staff. He also refused to take it off the check and then just left it on the table after my girlfriend politely said she didnt want it. All in all I am disappointed in how they do business. We would have gone back again. But they lost our buisness over a five dollar pudding.
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pasresident
October 21, 2007
I've eaten here a few times and each time I try something new, and have never been disappointed. The hot tea is great too. It has an elegant but family-owned feeling that gives it great charm. There's a lot of love and care put into every aspect of the food and service.
read full reviewThe Details on Azeen's Afghani Restaurant
Save Time:
Weekend nights can get crowded, so reservations are suggested.
Where to Sit:
The small room to the right of the entrance offers optimal privacy for groups of three to five people.
Know Before You Go:
The menu is generous with vegetarian items, including spiced stews with eggplant, spinach, butternut squash, and cauliflower. The vegetarian combo plate is popular.
What to Drink:
Afghan cardamom tea is the specialty of the house, and a familiar wine list offers selections by the glass and bottle. Corkage is available for $8.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Quiet, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining
