Hills of Herat

What an amazing experience; 2nd time eating here and totally happy with the food and service. Strongly recommend!!

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The service was awesome and the food just as good.  The environment was home like.  I recommend anyone that has never tried this type of food to go here.  They explain the menu in detail to me and made delightful suggestions. More...

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Traveled about 30 minutes after reading about this place on NJ.com and boy was it worth it. The portions are plentiful and the food is flavorful and delicious. A wonderful and unique spot to grab dinner. Owner and staff are as friendly as they come. So glad I decided to try it. I will most definitely be back. More...

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Delicious! Friendly service. A place we will go to often!!!

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Recently, my brother and I enjoyed a Saturday afternoon lunch at the Hills of Herat in Martinsville. The impressive decor was matched by Mustapha's hospitality, but the star of the show was the wonderful, fresh-tasting food. We started with the flatbread, which was the best I've ever tasted. The Shepard's Salad was refreshing. The Butternut Squash Bholani was also amazing. We also shared delicious Ashoks (vegetable-filled dumplings) and Mantus (beef-filled dumplings). My brother had the chicken kabobs with rice and I had the Dopiaza (lamb) with rice and both were savory and tender. A great custard dessert topped off a wonderful meal. Can't wait to go back. More...

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Their Chapli kabobs were absolutely delicious.

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absolutely loved my dinner tonight! Thank you Mustafa + Wali + Salieha! for making it a wonderful experience.

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From grass fed steak to free range chicken the food  and service is outstanding. This is our go to on a Friday night.

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Excellent service and very delicious cuisine ❤️

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Great food and service, try out the lamb its awesome. Don't know why they don't have much customers but I love this place.

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Hills of Herat is an amazing Afghan restaurant. The food, the service, the people. Everyone thing is wonderful and lovely. They give you soup and salad for free as a pre appetizer. Everything we ordered was yummy and filling. There were three sauces white, hot and green which just added to the flavor. I must say the dessert was the best part of the meal. The ras malai and phirni were awesome! I love Mediterranean food in general, but this Afghan restaurant was nothing less than spectacular. Definitely worth the drive down, your tummy will be happy with the food so your pockets won't complain :) More...

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We have been going to Silk Road in Warren for many years now and often we discussed with the owner about opening a branch in the Bridgewater area.   So very glad they did and have been coming for dinner twice in the last few months.  The menu is very similar to the Warren location and the quality of food is similarly great.  Service is very good.  We are glad they are doing well and shall come back often! More...

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Chicken kofta kabab was tasty. The naans were the best I’ve ever had. The chutneys are awesome. Lamb chops were perfectly marinated and cooked. So tender. Firni and shir chai was a perfect ending to the meal. Great ambiance, music choice. And service provided by the owners is amazing. Overall a fantastic dining experience. More...

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Tucked away in Martinsville this delightful surprise was a big hit with our Friday evening outing. I finally found a afghan place to go to in NJ and don't have to wait for my next trip to DC. Three kinds of rice to pair with any of the kebabs. You can't go wrong with any of them. The chicken kebab in some places tends to be dry but not here. Desserts were to die for. I haven't had a good firnee in such a long time and the surprise was the cream roll which while not exclusively Afghan reminded me of my childhood. My only criticism was of the curries which were under seasoned. More...

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Chicken kofta kabab was tasty. The naans were the best I've ever had. The chutneys are awesome. Lamb chops were perfectly marinated and cooked. So tender. Firni and shir chai was a perfect ending to the meal. Great ambiance, music choice. And service provided by the owners is amazing. Overall a fantastic dining experience. More...

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Food was amazing and I would wish I can find this everywhere! Hills of Herat was the hill to my heart and a food coma. I didn't get a picture cause it looked good and went in like a beast on the food!

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Same delicious menu as Silk Road in Warren, can't go wrong. Excellent service, always feel welcome.

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This was our first time here. Decor, service and food were excellent. So happy this is in our neighborhood. We will be regulars. Good portions, naan was exceptional. Plenty of condiments on the table.  All in all a very great experience. More...

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You know.... I'm really proud of this establishment. I've grown up in Warren right at the edge of Martinsville, and the turnover of previous restaurants in this same location has and still is so high. Yet, I think... REALLY hope Hills of Herat is here to stay. Truly truly. I've brought family, friends, near and far, for some solid, DELICIOUS, huge portioned Afghan goodness and they have not yet disappointed (... not a challenge I believe in you guys! ).I'm a pescatarian so the salmon kabob is my go-to. Never dry and super tender. I love the rice selections and usually ask for half and half so I can have both! Rice pudding is the best dessert here, 100 p.I've checked in here via Yelp twice? But like 50 times in my heart. More...

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Excellent! Wow!  A fine dining Afghan place is a gem. Service was superb.  We ordered the hummus and the bread was soft and melts in your mouth. The lentils soup and salad was complementary and extremely flavorful. For lunch we had the filet and chicken combo and the chicken quoma.  It was delicious.  Honestly it's one of the better restaurants you'll go to so make the drive if you can as I'm sure you'll be a regular. Oh, they mentioned a Toronto location, please do it if you can, the place will be packed with happy customers from the lovely food and service. More...

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Hills of Herat is absolutely AMAZING! The restaurant is always Very Clean. The service is excellent. Great staff. Friendly and welcoming. The food is super fresh and delicious. Everything is cooked to perfection! Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the area! More...

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This place was great! The owner was very friendly and funny. The group I went with have gone there many times, usually for any celebration within the family, and they clearly love it. This was my first.I wasn't sure what to get, so the owner was able to steer me to what ended up being perfect for my taste (Borani Banjan eggplant dish with the Salmon). I LOVED the seasoning and can honestly say this was a favorite. The pita was warm and fluffy so it went fast. It was also nice that all of their entrees come with both and salad and a soParking was easy (there's a large lot) and the restaurant itself was clean, nicely decorated, and very comfortable.We went on a Tuesday evening and it wasn't crowded at all.I'll be back with them for more celebrations. More...

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Excellent food, and even better people! One of the best restaurants in the state of NJ - a must go to!

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Excellent Afghan cuisine, wonderful service and such a lovely atmosphere. We had a large party, they took great care of us, and everyone loved the food!

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This was my first time for Afghan food in this area and I loved it! The lamb chops were fabulous and the fresh hummus was delicious. Entrees (Dopiazi and Chicken Qorma) were outstanding as was firnee and tea and the service was great, wonderful to have the chef come out to see the patrons. More...

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The chicken cabobs are amazing! We just here once in a while to get Afghani food. All in all we love it. Well will always come here because of the fab food. It tastes like they put their heart and soul in everything the do and make. Definitely coming again soon. More...

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Last night my friend and I came to Hills of Herat. I surprised her with dinner here for her birthday. When we got there, we were seated right away and we felt at home. We ordered the ashak, bholani, the kebab combo, and the dopiaza for dinner. And everything was amazing. The lentil soup that was provided along with the entree was absolutely delicious. I wish I could have gotten more of it. Then we ordered the shir chai, rasmalai and Afghan Creme rolls. What a perfect finish to a great meal. We were able to speak with the chef and others that work there and they had such great hospitality. The chef had come to our table to check on our experience and we had told him how we loved everything. I would totally recommend this place. And it's byob too! More...

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Food is delicious...most moist kabobs I've ever had. Staff are gracious and restaurant is small but really cozy and chic. Plus it is one of a few places that actually takes reservations! Highly recommend!

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Fun atmosphere and great food! I'm not from the area and they were friendly and inviting. I happened to be stranded in Northern Jersey on Valentines Day so I had a nice date with a book. Maybe to make me feel better they have me a free strawberry! More...

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Real good authentic Afghan food. We enjoyed the fresh baked bread with the yogurt, great rice and some vegetarian dish (spinach) and tender lamb chops.Shiri Chai was tasty.

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Came here with my family for dinner and although we didn't have good experience with Silk Road (other branch of this) we still gave it a shot. The food was good but the portions are super small for the high price. My brother and I were still hungry after we were done with our meals because of how small they were. I get that is more high end but at least add some more food! Also I wish the bread had more refills because it runs out so fast. Overall okay More...

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First time try Afghanistan food, totally surprised by the delicate taste.  The bread is super.  I chose the home made cheese as desert with saffron tea, so good I'm lost in words...

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Great lunch specials ranging from $10 to $15 dollars and include an entree, lentil soup, salad, bread as well as a specialty rice. I had the chicken kabob over orange rice and would highly recommend More...

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I've been looking for a great Afghani resultant in the area and I was super happy to find this place! The owners were really nice, the place was well decorated and the food was absolutely amazing! I got the Chapli Kabob which was beef and lamb but before it could come out I tried the bread that they brought to me and I couldn't stop eating it! Definitely a place I'll be coming back to! More...

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Our first time and not our last. Every dish was fresh and delicious. I had checked them out before we went and thought I knew what to expect. It was even better. Staff was friendly and the restaurant was spotless. I’m sure they will eventually expand to make it bigger. More...

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This restaurant is an absolute treasure! My brother got reservations to celebrate a birthday based on the amazing reviews of top new restaurants. .. and it does not disappoint! The service was exceptional - seated right away and very attentive to the table needs. We sat down and were immediately presented with the (free) soup shown in the picture. It was so flavorful. We ordered the bholani appetizers with potato and the mantu dumplings. The bholani was this delicious fried dough filled with potatoes. The dumplings were exactly what you'd hope for. Appetizer portions were small but perfectly sized. The dinner entrees came with freshly baked bread and a salad as well as rice. The salad was eaten almost immediately - it has this light sauce (shown in picture). Yumm. For my entree I ordered the chicken qorma with the zamarud rice (shown in picture). Such a delicious sauce and the rice was incredible. Everything was amazing and they also gave a complimentary firni dessert for the birthday. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. Make sure to schedule a reservation and be prepared to enjoy. Way to earn my five stars! More...

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My sister and I visited for the fist time this evening. We have been big fans of the owners since there were part of another place in Warren and I have to say this restaurant did not disappoint on any level. The service is top notch and the food is amazing. All dishes come with a wonderful soup and salad and the Afghan flavors in the food are absolutely incredible. This is food and restaurant are truly made with love.  Ask for the Moose when you arrive, he is the consummate host and owner. More...

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Okay, Silk Road is amazing. I have been going there for years and the quality of everything has been consistently great. When hearing people from the same family opened a new location I wondered what it would be like -- just assuming it would be different somehow because of a different name.Well, it is different. In subtle but yet noticeable ways. Subtle enough not to be able describe them well. Noticeable enough to want to come back for more.It is nice to now not only have two options in the local area but to also have a hard time deciding which one is best since they are both top notch! More...

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This restaurant definitely lives up to the yelp/ Google  reviews that it has got!!! Truly a 5 starter... We got the complimentary lentil soup to start with which was v appetizing! ! The salad and the bread was fantastic!! I had the lamb  shank and it was the best i have eaten so far... Melts  in your mouth, falling off the bone, extremely succulent.... Running out of adjectives!!!We were a big group of 11 with multiple types of dietary restrictions but the menu was designed to accommodate all sorts. That is always a plus. 2 of my friends ordered lamb do piyaza and it was excellent  and so were the chicken kebabs. The service was prompt and efficient on New years eve which I know can be tricky for many restaurant but they did very good!! Will visit again for sure. More...

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Exciting to have an Afghani place so close to home! Food was fantastic - as good as some of the Afghani places I have eaten at in Manhattan. Entree prices seem high but you get excellent bread, soup and salad included in the price. Entire staff was attentive, not just our waiter. Even on a busy New Years Eve. Will definitely return to try other menu items soon. More...

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Legit afghan place!  Food so authentic.  Get the Filet Mignon and the Lamb Shank.  Their naans are probably one of the best and lightest I have had. The family who owns it is very friendly! More...

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Delicious food and Execllent service

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Amazing variety of options, flavors and textures I could live on the lentil soup forever - complex and full of flavor.

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The food is fabulous, consistently. It's hard to try new things because we always want to order our favorites, but I'm always glad we do. Everything is fresh and high quality. If that isn't enough it's served by warm, friendly, generous people. The kids clean their plates while they watch the changing pictures of Afghanistan or walk around to see the beautiful traditional clothing framed on the walls. One of our favorite places for a family meal or to bring friends! More...

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I am truly blown away by this place.... The food is incredible, the service is perfect, I honestly cannot wait to come back. Each entree is served with a soup, bread, and a shepherd salad. The starters were amazing.... perfectly seasoned. My entree was the chicken kabob which was super tender and juicy. And the sauces were amongst the best I've had. Please go here! You will not be disappointed!!!!! More...

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