Restaurant in San Diego

Kabul West Restaurant and Catering has been family owned and operated since 1989, offering authentic Afghan-Mediterranean food including kabob plates, curry plates, pita sandwiches, and bulani. The business operates as a full-service caterer with kitchens serving the San Diego and Los Angeles areas, handling corporate events and wedding buffets in addition to its casual food-court-style restaurant service.

Khyber Pass Zarparan is a family-owned restaurant in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, serving Afghan and Persian cuisine for over 36 years and recognized as the first Afghan restaurant in Southern California, opened in 1984. Owners Anna and Cyrus prepare freshly made dishes using quality ingredients, including all-natural lean beef, free-range chicken, wild-caught fish, and pasture-raised lamb, with vegetarian and largely gluten-free options available. The restaurant offers a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and is open for lunch and dinner Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, closed Tuesdays.