The Helmand
Celebrated Afghan Fine Dining & Exotic Spices in Mount Vernon
A Baltimore culinary staple for over 30 years, The Helmand serves sublime Afghan cuisine in a romantic candlelit townhouse. Celebrated for slow-roasted spiced lamb, fresh baked flatbreads, and sweet pan-fried baby pumpkin.
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Kaddo Borawni (Pan-Fried Baby Pumpkin)
Sweet pan-fried pumpkin topped with garlic yogurt sauce and spiced ground meat tomato ragu.
Iconic Baltimore, House SpecialtyAushak (Handmade Scallion Dumplings)
Steamed scallion dumplings crowned with ground beef ragu, minted yogurt, and split peas.
Chef SpecialKabab-E-Chopan (Charbroiled Lamb Chops)
Tender lamb chops marinated in olive oil, herbs, and Afghan spices with pallow spiced rice.
Gluten-Free, HalalDwopiaza (Slow-Braised Beef with Onions)
Tender chuck beef braised with yellow split peas, pearl onions, and savory coriander broth.
Gluten-Free, Halal