“You found one of my favorite restaurants in the city! I’ve been going there over 10 years and the experience is always like you describe.”
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“You found one of my favorite restaurants in the city! I’ve been going there over 10 years and the experience is always like you describe.”
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“Sounds weird but absolutely delicious, I’m glad I went with her my first time (I’ll be back by myself in the future) because I tried things I wouldn’t normally order.”
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“I did like this place but I have to agree with another commenter that the portions were actually really small for the price.”
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“The man who serves you there is indeed a treasure. I went a few weeks ago and he was so solicitous to my son that it brightened his entire day.”
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“Every entree I've had is fire, but I usually go back to the kabuli palow or one of the grill combos.”
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“While the food was delicious and the service very good, I agree that the protein portion of my dish was a bit small.”
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“I thought each entree was complete on its own but it was supper nice to try everything when you go with friends.”
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“Some are pretty generous, some are kinda small, and it doesn’t align well with the prices. Recommend the kabuli palow (the first one on the menu with the stewed meat) or the combo platters.”
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“It seems like everyone had the same experience with him. And it’s not in the gimmicky car salesman kind of way where it feels fake. I think he genuinely is like that, in and out of the restaurant.”
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“Yes!!! So good. Also the mantu (beef)”
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“Firnee at Ariana.”
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“Ariana. Eggplant app, entree of your choice, firnee dessert.”
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“it's reasonably priced ($20-30 per entree) and really frickin good. "You don't have to pay a ton for something excellent" vibes.”
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“Ariana for tasty Afghani food with super homey and welcoming vibes”
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“Great experience but the protein portions are tiny for the price at comfort food style place.”
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“Some of the best hospitality in NYC and the food is amazing too”
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“Some places I've enjoyed... - Afghan: Ariana”
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“Ariana is great. Grew up in the SF Bay Area where there are some top Afghan spots. When I moved to NYC 15 years ago, my aunt lived a few blocks from Ariana. Been going ever since.”
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“I've never had a bad meal there. Everyone I've taken there has loved it.”
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“My go-tos are Ariana and Pure Thai, but there really are so many.”
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“Ariana”
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“I sometimes wonder what world people live in that they need a reservation to find really great food in NYC. I’ve made a reservation maybe a half dozen times, ever. Here’s a few though… - Ariana”
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“Ariana - Afghan”
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“Ariana”
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“I love Ariana’s! great spot and great owner!”
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“Ariana.”
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“Ariana”
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“Always Ariana. People I took there 10 years ago still talk about it.”
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“Ariana is my go-to. Everyone I've taken there raves about it.”
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“My favorites in the area are Golden Hof (Korean), Ariana (Afghani)”
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“very authentic experience, the staff and the owner were so sweet as well, very very good time here”
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“I love this restaurant 😭🥰 the food is incredible and the owner is one of the kindest people.”
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“Always had the best experience there.”
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“Ariana, 52/9.”
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“Ariana, Bono, Shanghai You Garden, Kenn’s Broome Street Bar, Enoteca Maria.”
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“Ariana.”
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“Ariana”
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“Ariana”
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“Ariana is run by the loveliest people and the food never misses.”
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“Food is the best too. My favorite place in NYC- hidden gem”
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“Hell's Kitchen 9th Avenue. Ariana is a good pick.”
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“Ariana”
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