Helmand Palace

$$
Open
yelp logo

(935)

Photos

2424 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Helmand Palace is a distinctive Afghan restaurant situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Russian Hill, San Francisco. Established in 1971, it has built a reputation for serving traditional Halal Afghan and Middle-Eastern cuisine, with a particular focus on bold, home-style lamb dishes.

In addition to its renowned meat offerings, Helmand Palace also provides a diverse selection of vegetarian options, catering to a wide range of dietary preferences. This unique dining experience allows guests to savor the authentic flavors of Afghan and Mediterranean culinary traditions.

Generated from the website

Find related places

Reviews

yelp logo
4.5935 reviews
Photo of John W.
John W.
7/11/2025

Very tasty - hard not to fill up on the fantastic complimentary bread and sauces. The mantwo, falafel and mixed grill was the perfect amount of food for me and my girlfriend - the fresh cinnamon...

Photo of James G.
James G.
5/10/2025

First off, I enjoy trying new things--and this was one of those experiences. We visited based on a friend's recommendation. Parking As expected in the city, parking was a challenge. Be prepared...

Photo of Krupa T.
Krupa T.
5/20/2025

The service was good and it was decently busy for a Friday night but the food left me wanting more. The bread and the dips were the standouts. The aushuk was fine and the vegetarian special was...

Photo of Annie W.
Annie W.
10/11/2024

It had been many years since I dined at Helmand Palace and I'm so glad it has survived the construction on Van Ness and the awful pandemic. It's so sad to see that parking is made even more...

Ann B.
8/29/2025

Best value anywhere near Russian Hill and/or Pacific Heights. Great food at very reasonable prices. Highly recommend especially for a big group because it's not noisy. Try ALL of the appetizers.

Own this business?
See a problem?

You might also like

Partial Data by Infogroup (c) 2025. All rights reserved.