Bamiyan is an award-winning restaurant known for its traditional Afghan dishes like ashak, mantoo, bolani, and shish kebabs. They also have a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan options and fresh-made desserts. You’ll feel like part of the family when you visit Bamiyan, thanks to the warm and welcoming atmosphere.
They are constantly striving to improve upon your favorite Afghan dishes. Come and taste their cooking, which is inspired by the fantastic flavors of Afghanistan.
At Bamiyan Afghan Restaurant, they pride themselves as a cornerstone of the EL Dorado Hills community. The Asian cuisine has been recognized as excellent, and the service and staff are friendly. They are known for their modern interpretation of classic dishes.
Their team introduced Afghan cuisine to America for the first time on May 8, 1989. They were proud to be one of the first to bring the excellent and delicious taste of the 5000- year historical world flavor into today’s lifestyle. The establishment specializes in Afghan seafood and healthy cuisine with an upscale, casual atmosphere. For those with special diets, They have vegetarian-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Afghani cuisine is a unique blend of traditional recipes and exotic tastes. As landlocked, Afghan cooks rely on fresh meats, fruits, vegetables, and dried beans and peas. This creates a distinctive palette of seasonings that you can find at Bamiyan restaurant. One thing that sets Bamiyan apart is that they do not use butter or heavy creams in almost all of their recipes. Instead, they use vegetable oil, corn oil, and olive oil. Some ingredients are found in a lot of popular Afghan dishes. Rice, barley, milk, yogurt, and whey are some of these ingredients. You can also find a lot of fruits in the country, such as grapes, pomegranates, and melons.
Chef and Staff at the restaurant
With 30 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, chefs are excited to present their vision to you and all the guests. Their caring and committed staff ensure you have a fantastic experience with them.
Special Events and Catering
The restaurant specializes in private events: weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. They would love to help make your next event successful and memorable.
Seasonal and Local
They believe that quality should never be compromised, especially when it comes to food. That’s why restaurant only sources the freshest ingredients from local farmers’ markets. By working with local farmers, they can ensure that food is of the highest quality and freshness.