Hindukusch in Hamburg

Wir wollte nur etwas zum Mitnehmen aber für 18 Euro hätte man sich mehr Fleisch gewünscht. Es waren nur 8 Stück kleine Fleischstücke aber dafür sehr viel Reis . Sehr enttäuscht und kommen nie wieder

Attention: the restaurant has a new address: Rutschbahn 34. This is a childhood favorite of mine, have been going to their location in Grindelhof forever. The food tastes pretty much home made, portions are generous and there are also vegetarian options. The new location is more spacious, the food as yummy as usual!

Very good food! The portions are a bit smaller than before (in my opinion). Otherwise only recommended!

This is really the best Afghan restaurant I know. The food is always super tasty and fresh. The furnishings are very nicely decorated in an oriental style. The service was great. If you don't go there, you're missing out on really delicious Afghan food.

Great dishes! Very nice service

The food and the reviews definitely match. It was super tasty, warm and fresh. We had the crispy, delicious Bolani including the delicious yoghurt sauce, plus a plate of Mantu (nice and big and tasty) and two chicken skewers which were incredibly juicy and tender and served with Palau. Why I write big about the Mantu is because there are two other restaurants in Hamburg that also serve delicious Mantu, but you won't get full from them because they are so small and far too few. However, here in Hindu Kush they were big and tasty, also filling! As for the service, everyone was super nice and friendly. We were given a place straight away without a reservation, but we had called beforehand and asked if there was space available. The food came quickly and fresh. Regarding the ambience of the store, I find the beautiful seating very comfortable and orientally decorated. The location of the toilet is a bit awkward and is basically next to the counter and the door needs to be replaced so that there is a proper separation in the restaurant and no smells or anything else comes through. But I don't think that bothers you too much, unless you're sitting opposite the door. (Not in our case) What I find sad about the menu is that there was no real Afghan shirjakh, although the waiter immediately mentioned that it was just vanilla ice cream. If there had been real Afghan shirjakh there, I would have given the food 5 out of 5 stars. Maybe the kitchen will consider introducing this in the future. On the subject of access for disabled people/wheelchair users: small elevation in the entrance, toilets not accessible because of several short steps.

The best Afghan in Hamburg. The ambience is great and the food is even better. You have the feeling that you are eating at your Afghan grandma's because it tastes very traditional and homemade. The staff is very friendly and tries very hard to make the guests happy. An insider tip and a must visit in Hamburg!!!!

So much to say about this restaurant! The food was excellent 🤩, the service was very good, don't hesitate to ask the waiters any questions! They also have a menu in English so for those who don't understand German don't hesitate to ask! This restaurant is a must-visit place during a stay in Hamburg 😉

Excellent ! We had a great time, there were a multitude of vegetarian and vegan options, and it was really very good. I recommend !

Based on our visit to this restaurant, we unfortunately have to give a rather negative review. The dishes offered, such as Aash-e Quruti, Mashawa and Teka Kebab, did not meet expectations of authentic and high quality Afghan cuisine. Defects in preparation The Aash-e Quruti, a traditional lamb soup, unfortunately tasted burnt and stale. The mashava, a lamb dish, was very bland and did not seem to have been carefully prepared. The Teka Kebab, consisting of thin pieces of meat on a skewer, was also not convincing. Price-performance ratio unsatisfactory Given the fairly high prices, we would have expected the quality of the food to be significantly better. The portion sizes, especially for the Teka Kebab, were rather small. Doubts about professional competence We had to ask ourselves whether there were actually trained chefs with experience in Afghan cuisine working in the kitchen. The lack of care in preparation and the lack of taste raise doubts. Conclusion Even though we generally welcome the restaurant's efforts to present Afghan food culture, we have to admit that the implementation here was unfortunately not convincing. Instead of a positive experience, we have a negative impression of this restaurant. We hope that the restaurant takes the criticisms seriously and makes improvements in the recipe, preparation and quality control to do justice to authentic Afghan cuisine.

Not a place for Muslims during Ramadan.

Excellent Afghan food with reasonable portions for fair prices. However, I can only make one statement about the vegetarian/vegan dishes. Special requests are taken into account and many dishes could easily be ordered vegan. Questions were always answered in a friendly manner, the service was reserved but very friendly! I will definitely come again.

Simple restaurant with very good food!

… very tasty … good vegetarian dishes …

Great Afghan cuisine, super nice and courteous service at fair prices. Always my pleasure. Top address for Afghan cuisine. Always happy. See you soon.

Always happy with Safran Palau and Firni 🤩.

Unfortunately I can't understand the previous reviews. We were constantly forgotten over drinks. Ordered special requests were not fulfilled on the first try (fries instead of rice). The proportion of meat in a 20€ dish was extremely clear. Pistachios not present in Saffron Palau. The dishes for 4 people were not delivered promptly, so they were brought at the same time and then cold. Twice they brought us things that weren't ordered. The location is very cozy, but the evening definitely didn't go well. The highlight was asking questions when covering. Him: Did it taste good? Us: Nope. Him: Okay.. We were just amazed.

What a gem. The food is excellent and really good value for money. Vegan options are available. Warm ambience, staff are efficient and friendly. Definitely recommend!

Too expensive, poor service, unclear

Saw a post on Instagram and tested it on Sunday.. 👌 Great fresh food.. 👌 Everything was very tasty.. Will definitely be back..

Very tasty food and excellent service, we also feel in a calm and traditional (Afghan) atmosphere. I can definitely recommend it.

The food is excellent. You can hardly decide when choosing. I had number 45 and was asked twice by neighboring tables about what I had there. But I can recommend everything possible. Been going there for many years.

Always super delicious! Very fast, friendly service, fair price-performance ratio

Super delicious and recommended!

Very tasty dishes, always courteous, very tasty Afghan pudding dessert, I can only recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Freshly prepared food. Very nice service. The restaurant is located in the middle of the “Rotherbaum” district, near the university. Is cozy. Happy to come back!

Fabulous food! It was really very very tasty. Very nice service. Pleasant atmosphere. the prices are high, but still absolutely okay.

I had number 23 (the lamb was hidden under the palau in the picture). 😂 I have rarely had such good lamb and such a good combination of spices in one dish. It was very delicious! The atmosphere was cozy and the service was also top. Very soon again! 🙂

Very tasty and friendly service

We really enjoyed the food and the friendly staff

Hindu Kush offers a unique blend of local and international cuisine. The service is excellent and the ambience is cozy and stylish. A real highlight is the creative menu, which always uses fresh and seasonal ingredients. A must for every foodie in Hamburg!

Very tasty, authentic food and huge portions. Nobody leaves the restaurant hungry. The service is outstanding and very warm. Clear recommendation!

Something completely different and really tasty! Something for everyone, whether meat lovers, vegetarians or vegans.

It was a big shock when I had wanted to visit the Hindu Kush again for a few years and the restaurant was no longer there. Luckily, the restaurant had just moved and was still located in the area, so I was still able to enjoy it with my companion that evening Afghan food came. The restaurant is now larger and offers more space, the traditional furnishing style with the oriental carpets has remained and gives the restaurant a cozy ambience. In terms of food, there is a lot to choose from, some dishes are listed several times with different rice variations. The food itself was very tasty, the portions were good, the prices were cheap - medium priced. The waiter was very friendly and attentive and had a good charisma. If you like traditional Afghan cuisine or would like to try it, I can highly recommend the Hindu Kush. We would be happy to come back.

The Hindu Kush is my favorite restaurant for Afghan cuisine in Hamburg. Here you can get various classics of Afghan cuisine such as curries and stews, Afghan ravioli, various starters and bread specialties such as Bolani. There are both meat dishes and a large selection of vegetarian dishes. You can also order various vegan dishes. Here the yoghurt is even replaced with vegan yoghurt and not just left out, which is really great. The food is very flavorful and the portion sizes are reasonable. The selection of drinks including wine is also good. The service is friendly and quick. The prices are appropriate for the quality and quantity. Since the restaurant is very popular but not very large, it is advisable to make a reservation. You don't always get a spot spontaneously. I can highly recommend the Hindu Kush restaurant.

We were 15 people and ordered different meals, all of which were very tasty and tasted very good

So the heavy eaters who are always looking for problems will also enjoy it

Nice Afghan restaurant, staff are really friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended

Great food in a pleasant environment.

Das Ambiente ist zwar Schlicht aber gemütlich, was viel wichtiger ist ist das Essen und das war richtig gut, für einige kann es zu wenig Fleisch sein aber wir fangen alles genau richtig portioniert.

Autentischer Ort wenn man seit 1978 das betrachtet aber sehr gute Küche und schon lange nicht mehr eine so gute Lammkeule gegessen. Basmatireis ist zu empfehlen.

Guter Mittagstisch,freundliches Personal u das Essen ist sehr lecker.Danke!

Wirklich sehr gutes Essen. Ich wusste gar nicht, dass es so viele verschiedene Möglichkeiten gibt Reis zuzubereiten. Das Fleisch ist auch sehr lecker.

Essen vom feinsten, Service nicht immer ganz so offensiv aber dennoch total in Ordnung. Jederzeit wieder 👍🏼

Fantastic Afghan food for a fair price, especially for lunch! Good, filling portions and really friendly service!

Absolutely fantastic food. It tastes as homemade cooked with love and respect to the ingredients. The owners are super friendly and polite.

Sehr gutes, authentisches Essen in einer schlichten, sehr passenden Atmosphäre. Ein besonderes Geschmackserlebnis, die Dips zur Vorspeise sind super und es gibt erfreulich viele vegetarische Gerichte.

Wir haben Kofta und Palau bestellt. Das war sehr lecker! Die Getränkepreise sind überdurchschnittlich hoch, daher ein Stern weniger. Ansonsten sehr empfehlenswert und gerne wieder!

Best Afghan Restaurant in whole Hamburg!!

tolles essen. super abend. super service! Danke!

Sehr gutes afghanisches Essen und tolle Atmosphäre. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall häufiger!

Ich komme aus Berlin und war beruflich in Hamburg. Da wollte ich dem Hindukusch einen zweiten Besuch abstatten. Aber das Restaurant war weg! Vielmehr war da ein Loch zwischen zwei Häusern. Das Gebäude wurde abgerissen. Ok, Handy raus und Suchmaschine aktiviert und da stand es. Das Hindukusch hat einen anderen Standort und ist nicht weit entfernt und befindet sich jetzt an der Rutschbahn. Es ist jetzt ein wenig größer und moderner, aber immer noch sehr traditionell. So, jetzt aber worum es geht: Um das Essen.Ich hatte zwei Lammspieße, Spinat und Reis. Zu Trinken gab es Do (afghanische Antwort auf Ayran, ich liebe beides). Die Spieße waren so zart und lecker. Das schöne daran war, dass es nicht zu extrem nach Lamm schmeckte. Der Spinat harmonierte dazu optimal und war ebenfalls top. Beim ersten Besuch ist mir gar nicht aufgefallen wie gut der Reis schmeckt, weil ich mich zu sehr auf das Fleisch konzentrierte. Den könnte man einfach so ohne alles bestellen, einfach gut. Vegetarier und Veganer würden hier damit auf Ihre Kosten kommen.Ich hab aber lieber Fleisch dabei. Da ich happy und pappsatt war, ging leider kein Nachtisch mehr in meinem Bauch. Toller Laden: Essen, Personal und authentische Location. Ick komm‘ wieder

I’ve been a few times now and every time I love it. The food is tasty, the service is friendly. Défini recommend!

Leckere Teigtaschen und bester Yogi Tee ever.

Wie immer sehr lecker. Personal sehr freundlich. Immer gerne wieder.

Sehr leckeres Essen und super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis! Sehr freundlicher Service!

Excellent food, heart touching music

Super Service, und leckeres Essen. Gerade die Vegetarischen Gerichte sind fenomenal. Sehr gutes Preis Leistungs verhältnis. Hier kommen wir gerne wieder.

Seit Jahren Stammkunde und noch nie enttäuscht! Ich glaube, das sagt aus wie toll das Essen und die Besitzer und Kellner dort sind! Bitte bleibt uns noch lange erhalten.

Delicious food, big portion, nice staff. Highly recommend!

Schöner Ort, leckeres Essen, guter Service!

Leckeres Essen und ein sehr freundliches zuvorkommendes Personal.

Das Restaurant ist ungezogen und liegt nun etwa 200 meter entfernt in der Rutschbahn 34. Das Alte Haus wurde abgerissen.

Nicht zu empfehlen! Wir hatten die Grillplatte für 2 Personen. Alles sehr trocken, kein Geschmack, die Lammkoteletts bestanden nur aus Fett, kein Gramm Fleisch dran. Preis-Leistung unterirdisch. Für das Geld kann man überall anders qualitativ viel besser essen!

Waren für 2 Tage in Hamburg und gingen hier essen. Die Gerichte waren gut abgeschmeckt und lecker. Können wir empfehlen!

Das war unsere erster Besuch in einem afghanischen Restaurant, wir sind also durch unsere Neugierde dort "reingetrieben" worden und waren begeistert. Das Ambiente war anscheinend durchaus lokal angehaucht, man sah es am internationalen Publikum. Sehr zuvorkommende freundliche Bedienung. Das Essen war sehr schmackhaft, gut gewürzt aber nicht scharf, einfach lecker.

im Univiertel am Grindel gelegen, besonders warme Atmosphäre , gute afghanische Gerichte mit braunem Reis, nette Bedienung, besonders zu empfehlen auch die Nachspeise, pudding mit orientalischen Gewürzen

Der Besuch hat sich auf jeden Fall gelohnt, ein tolles Geschmackserlebnis!! Das Lammfleisch war zart, Gemüse und Spinat perfekt gekocht und gut gewürzt. Der Gewürzreis war hervorragend! Auch die Bedienung sehr nett und zuvorkommend, wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt!

Der Safranpilau war ok, dafür war das Lammfleisch sehr zart, das Gemüse leider etwas überkocht. Die wirklich sehr gute Überraschung war das Kardamoneis! Es ist köstlich mit etwas Rosenwasser und gemahlenen Pistazien verfeinert und nicht zu süß. Der Safrantee ist auch zu sehr empfehlen. Ich wünschte wir hätten in Köln so ein afghanisches Restaurant! Der Service war etwas langsam, dafür aber sehr nett. Insgesamt ein überraschend schöner Abend in einem unprätentiösen Restaurant.

I could eat here everyday. The lamb dishes are my favorite in all of Hamburg. Excellent customer service and family-friendly!

Das Lokal ist sehr klein und tendenziell eher rustikal. Die angebotene Speisekarte ist dennoch recht umfangreich und man findet verschiedene afghanische Spezialitäten. Gut geschmeckt hat uns neben dem Getränk Dooch (Joghurt-Getränk mit Gurke & Kräutern) das Lamm zum Hauptgang. Als Abwechslung auf dem Teller kann man das Hindukusch definitiv empfehlen. Insgesamt: leckeres Essen & einfaches Ambiente.

Wir waren positiv überrascht! Eigentlich sind wir da eingekehrt, als wir gesehen haben, dass dort offensichtlich viele Afghanen als Gäste sitzen. Ist ja immer ein gutes Zeichen... Alles top sauber, die Speisen sehr lecker und offensichtlich mit Liebe zubereitet. Die Tees einfach Spitze. Die Bedienung sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sehr gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis Gerne 5 *

Eine schöne Entdeckung ist dieses gute, kleine afghanische Restaurant, das es bereits seit 1978 gibt. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist sehr gut. Es gibt eine große Auswahl guter original afghanischer Speisen zu einem sehr fairen Preis. Angenehme Atmosphäre, wenngleich man sehr eng beieinander sitzt.

This restaurant had been recommended to me a number of times and now I know just why! The menu is extremely comprehesive, it is impossible not to find something, that including vegetarians! Portions are huge, particularly the rice, which is not at all microwaved!! They also have a lunch menu for a very low price, the place is really worth a visit!

Sehr einfaches Essen zu allerdings auch niedrigen Preisen. Für meinen Geschmack alles schwach und eher fad gewürzt und zum Teil sehr ölig, mir fehlt allerdings der Vergleich mit der Originalküche in Afghanistan. Die Atmosphäre ist recht nett und urig mit den Teppichen an der Wand. Angesichts der doch sehr wohlwollenden Bewertungen hier, hatte ich Erwartungen, die nicht erfüllt wurden. Eher keine Empfehlung.

Very bad service, a guy who didnt know what is to be serviceminded. Afghan Rice was uncooked which is unusual in Afghan Cuisine. Karai meat which my husband ate was very salty and the onions in it were burned.

Wir gehen hier regelmäßig hin, uns schmekct das Essen immer gut. Es gibt ein reichhaltiges Angebot für Vegetarier.