4.5
13 reviews
100% will return
Ariana
384 Western Avenue, Boston, MA
Afghan$$
Halal summary
The staff of this restaurant has verbally confirmed halal status. From the management: 'Yes, we do serve Halal food. Everything in the menu is halal except the Chapandaz.'
Fully halal
Alcohol served
About Ariana
Ariana restaurant opened in June of 2010 serving cousins from Afghanistan. We are the second Afghani restaurant in Massachusetts. Our specialty is the lamp dishes, such as Chopan (Rack of lamb marinated, grilled and served on a bed of bread with sautéed eggplant and pallow rice). Dopiaza (Marinated then grilled leg of lamb, sautéed with yellow split peas and tossed with onions lightly marinated in vinegar, served with garlic, mushrooms and pallow rice), Korma Challow (Leg of lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, green beans, potatoes and spices served with lentils and challow rice) and Shish Kabob (Char-broiled leg of lamb marinated in a puree of onion, sun dried baby grapes and garlic, served with sautéed eggplant and pallow rice). We also offer verity of vegetarian dishes. Currently serving lunch Mon - Fri from 11:30 to 2:30.
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Hours
Monday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Amenities
To-go
Transit access
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Location
384 Western Avenue, Boston, MA
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Dina a
Jan 29, 2025•1 review
5
The food was phenomenal!
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Fateh M.
Aug 23, 2015•16 reviews
3
We went out for dinner with a friend who\'s visiting from London. This place was chosen because of it\'s strategic location near Allston/Brighton and closed to the T. This is a fine dining restaurant so expect the price to be a little bit high because of the service. I could not remember what we had because of the name, but everything was delicious. I am not sure about authenticity because this is the first time me tasting Afghani food. Whenever I passed by, this restaurant is always crowded. So I would say it serves good food. It\'s just that I think I\'m not a big fan of Afghani cuisine.
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mel ahmad
Sep 6, 2014•9 reviews
4
We were visiting Boston and decided to give this place a try. The food was very good and Dalia provided good recommendations and served with a smile. We had the Chopan, Challow and the Kabob. All of them were delicious. I would also like to add that the rice was excellent. I would definitely go back if I am in the area again.
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Kamran Shah
Mar 25, 2014•21 reviews
5
I have been to this Resturant several times and the food is always good. Authentic afghani food!
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Hasnain Panjeton
Feb 17, 2014•29 reviews
5
This place was highly recommended by the locals and when we got there it was PACKED; the food did not disappoint; i wanted to try as many items as possible having heard such great reviews; we ordered 3 appetizers, the kaddo, aush soup and manto all of which were amazing; the entrees were excellent as well; i had the kofta and my wife had the korma challow; best afghani food i've ever had