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north atlantic cod, cooked with herbs, spices and lemon juice, served with quabili, manto and sambosa
a combination of manto and aushak served with basmati rice
a combination of manto and aushak served with basmati rice
north atlantic cod, cooked with herbs, spices and lemon juice, served with quabili, manto and sambosa
a combination of manto and aushak served with basmati rice
a combination of manto and aushak served with basmati rice
steamed dumplings filled with seasoned ground beef and sauteed onion, topped with tomato-onion sauce and yogurt sauce.
steamed dumplings filled with chicken, white leeks, cilantro, topped with tomato-basil sauce and spiced yogurt.
steamed dumplings filled with seasoned leek, topped with home-made yogurt and ground beef-tomato sauce
a mound of white basmati rice layered with tomato-onion sauce and a choice of tender lamb or chicken
delicately seasoned spinach with tender lamb over white rice
a generous portion of seasoned basmati rice with carrots, raisins, tomato-onion sauce and a choice of lamb or chicken
delicately seasoned spinach served over seasoned basmati rice and your choice of chicken or lamb cooked in our fresh tomato sauce.
sauteed mushrooms with onions and bell peppers blended with garlic-tomato sauce and a touch of sour cream. served with white basmati rice.
With Chicken Add 2
With Lamb Or Beef Add 3
cooked in alfredo basil sauce
With Chicken Add 2
With Shrimp Add 4
With Smoked Salmon Add 4
tangy eggplant spread with garlic, lemon and tahini
sooth chickpea pread with garlic, lemon and tahini
layers of filo pastry filled with choice of seasoned filling: vegetarian with potato and squash; meat with ground beef and onion; serverd with cilantro chutney
turnover filled with seasoned potato and leek
mushrooms sauteed with red peppers, green peppers and cilantro in a seasoned onion sauce
fresh mozzarella over sliced tomato and basil
smoked salmon over romaine lettuce with capers, olive oil and fresh lemon juice
grilled and marinated vegetables with smoked salmon
a sampling of four dishes kadu (baked butternut squash) sabzi (seasoned spinach) badenjan (spiced eggplant) and shalgham (baked turnip)
a combination of a skewer of lamb, chicken or rock cornish hen, served with quabili, manto and sambosa
marinated and broiled shrimp on two skewers served with rice
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skewer of beef marinated and broiled to your preference, served with white basmati rice and your choice of vegetable
marinated, broiled skewer of salmon served with white basmati rice and your choice of vegetable
marinated lamb on two skewers with tomato and green peppers, served with rice and your choice of vegetable
marinated and broiled whole cornish hen served with rice
marinated cuts of chicken breast on two skewers with tomato, green peppers and onion, served with spiced basmati rice
a combination of vegetarian manto and vegetarian aushak served with seasoned basmati rice.
steamed dumplings filled with cabbage, onion and cilantro, in vegetable tomato sauce topped with home-made spiced yogurt sauce
steamed dumplings filled with cabbage, onion, and cliantro in home-made vegetable tomato sauce and spiced yogurt, around seasoned basmati rice.
sauteed mushrooms with onions and bell peppers blended with garlic-tomato sauce and a touch of sour cream. served with white basmati rice.
vegetarian sabzi, badenjan and dal served over a generous portion of white or seasoned brown basmati rice
sliced, baked butternut squash served in our special tomato sauce, topped with spiced yogurt sauce and served with spiced basmati rice.
delicately seasoned, baked turnip over spiced basmati rice
oven baked eggplant, prepared with flavorful spices, topped with spiced yogurt sauce, served over white or seasoned basmati rice
spinach seasoned with a delicate blend of spices, served over white or seasoned brown basmati rice
yellow lentils cooked in a tangy blend of spices, served over white or seasoned brown basmati rice
cooked in alfredo basil sauce.
Came here for dinner and had lamb kabab. Very delicious and perfectly cooked. It’s more of a combination of Italian and Afgani with the better of both flavors. Just a touch expensive may be but the entree was very filling and healthy. Don’t mind coming back here again and try other options from the menu.
MoreBest food best service and best customer care. I recommend it!
This is my favorite restaurant. Always great food and service.
The food is pretty great (although a bit more expensive than other international restaurants). Lunch buffet is probably the best time to go!
MoreWonderful way to eat out in Bloomington. Great service and an upscale atmosphere. We visited late on a Saturday night, and while there were only a few other tables occupied, the food came out quick and fresh. Ask your server for what they like best on the smaller menu.
MoreAbsolutely delicious! We love trying new things and this place did not disappoint. The kabobs are definitely my suggestion for dinner. Very tender and flavorful! They were very busy, with a couple of large parties and the service was still too notch. Thank you Samira for a lovely dinner.
MoreOur friends recommended this restaurant!! The food was delicious and our waitress, Zoe, was spectacular! Our favorite was lamb kabab, rice was delicious as well!
MoreI love all the kebabs here! You really can't go wrong with any of the dishes. They cook the basmati rice to perfection and that really does speak volumes about the quality of this place.
MoreVery tasteful food great service and great prices
Great selection of Afghan cuisine with a decent selection of wine. Try their variety of Kababs and don't miss out their savory side dishes.
MoreA favorite lunch-time buffet with a variety of tasty foods which includes a good balance of vegetables, starches, meats, and fruit. The baklava is very good and I always look forward to the little toasted bread with hummus and olive oil. A good location for a business meal, lunch with colleagues, friends or family with different dietary needs, older kids, and date-nights. One of my favorite (and frequented) restaurants in town. Also, although there is sometimes a wait, the staff is friendly and helpful, and sometimes the owner comes to ensure all is running smoothly. :)
MoreThe atmosphere was very nice as were the waitresses. The food came in a timely manner, and was absolutely amazing. I was a little afraid before going that there wouldn’t be a lot of food for the price (we ordered from the menu), but, in my opinion, you get a lot of really good food (I even needed a takeout box). Our meal was very flavorful and very nicely made. Definitely going to eat here again in the future!
MoreI've been at this resturant a year prior. It was incredible prior and today it was even better. You start the meal off with a roasted egg plant, olive oil and some bread. Your meal comes with a salad or a soup, I believe they only have red bean lentils. A smooth soup with red lentils, dill and some citrus flavoring. Dinner, unfortunately, I cannot recall the name of my dinner but it was jasmine rice, picked carrots and raisins. Around were meat filled pockets and amazingness. I struggled to finish but this is absolutely a place I would love to come back to!
MoreSamira always delivers great quality food. Traditionally I have been to Samira for their lunch buffet. The food is always about the same but I love the Tandori-like chicken and the many spicy side dishes. The kebabs are also excellent and great options for dinner. There is enough food in the special combination kebab for a couple of delicious meals.
MoreOur good friend took us there for lunch. The place was packed but the service and the quality of the food was great. It was a buffet but the food was fresh and wholesome. A great place to eat.
MoreYUMMY! Couldn't even tell you what I had, but it was vegetarian and I'm a carnivore... It was still delicious. They have many meat based dishes on the menu, I chose the eggplant dish to be adventurous. Portions were massive and service was quick. Parking is a nightmare due to location, but Bloomington locals probably have a better plan than I did.
MoreDivine lamb kebabs, great ambience, friendly staff, and good selection of wine makes this a must visit for any foodie in the Bloomington area. Highly recommend it!
MoreExcellent! Staff friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Presentation of food, taste, and portion size perfect! House salad and Mantro was ama3
MoreI've only had the buffet here while traveling to the courthouse for business, but it is delicious. It is a selection of 2 proteins, 5 carb/starches, salad, fruit. But everything is really well prepared and flavorful. The server also brings some bread, a tasty sampling of hummus, and a sampling of baklava. Great food for a good price.
MoreA great experience today. The wait staff was very helpful and respectful. The decor really made for a great environment while relaxing and eating. The food was a buffet style for 10$. Most options were vegetarian or vegan. The flavors were subtle and well paired. The bread, hummus, and baklava that were brought to the table were a nice addition.
MoreThis is one of the best restaurants in Bloomington! I've been dining here for over 15 years and it’s always been top notch. The owner is always in the kitchen and it shows with the consistency and high quality of the dishes every single time. It also has one of the best lunch buffets in town. The staff is professional and friendly.
MoreAmazing eggplant appetizers. Flavorful foccacia and well made qabuli pallao... Must visit for that afghan ambience and great tasting food. You won't regret this..
MoreI'm definitely a fan of their all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. For years it was just a dinner spot for us, until we discovered the lunch buffet!
MoreThe food is great! I enjoy coming here. The prices are good as well.
The food and service are excellent.
Everyone we talked to was very friendly. Our waitress was amazing. But the food was phenomenal. Really enjoyed this place.
MoreThe service was great, the buffet was my favorite 😍
I personally like the restaurant. You would also like it if you like Middle-East food! Especially, they have very good buffet!
MoreVery good food, the waits are not horrible.
Delicious food and amazing service. It's a little on the pricey side, but I think it's totally worth it. The food was great and the portion size was well worth the cost.
MoreVery Good Afghani food. Their Kabob are good. Little longer waiting time. Service staffs were busy. Price was expensive. Please expect ~20$ for any entree.
MoreDidn't have a good experience with their lunch buffet. Ambiance is nice but food not up to the mark. The buffet had very limited options and also the taste wasn't great. There were only 5-6 items with just one item with meat. It seemed like a vegetarian menu. The only thing that was great was the baklava they gave at the end. So, giving 2 stars only for the baklava.
MoreThis was the second time I have been here and it is fantastic food. You won't be disappointed. Please try it.
MoreVery good place with amazing Afghani food.
I haven't had this kind of lamb before. Utterly delicious. Great atmosphere and amazing service. This is the place I take all my friends when they visit me in Bloomington. The food definitely feels authentic, lots of vegetarian options too!
MoreThis was a great dining experience. We started with the fried eggplant and carrot. They bring this to everyone and the eggplant (which has never been one of my favorite vegetable) was seasoned perfectly. We both loved it! Then we both chose the Lentil Soup, it was amazing. It was different from any lentil soup I have ever had and I want some now! I had the Chicken Kebaab Dinner and he had the Beef Kebaab Dinner. Everything that we had was well seasoned and delicious. If I lived in the area, I would go back often.
MoreThis is my favorite restaurant in Bloomington. If you haven't tried, please do.
Passing through here for a business trip. I am really picky about ethnic food. This restaurant is exquisite. Fresh, properly made, amazing food. I highly recommend the hen and the lamb kebob as an entre. The veggie platter appetizer is very unique and mouth watering if you are a veggie lover.
MoreAbsolutely amazing, every thing was so well cooked with great seasoning. The ambiance is great what a beautiful restaurant! Thank you!
MoreGreat service, good food. Baklava was divine
The food is delicious, I love lamb kabob there!
Awesome first time experience. I WILL be back
My favorite place in Bloomington. The food and service are always excellent. The Shalgham Pallao is my go-to entree. I was originally skeptical about paying for a baked turnip but it was not only filling but cooked/spiced to perfection. I’ve never walked away disappointed and always have leftovers. The appetizers and soups are also a must. Try the Namounaa. It’s a delightful combination to sample.
Moregreat restaurant, delicious food, warm service
This is as my first visit to Samira, and it was during a Dine and Donate for Middle Way House. The meal and the atmosphere were beautiful and amazing. I’ll define be there again! Thank you, Samira, for supporting MWH!
MoreAmazing food, amazing service! Would definitely recommend!
This is one of the best restaurants in Bloomington, but I'm giving a one-star review to get the manager's attention. Evidently they have a policy whereby the greeting hostess is NOT ALLOWED to make change for the parking meter. The servers might be able to, but they must do so out of their own cash, and often don't have the coins. Come on, people! Would it kill you to keep some quarters in a drawer in the back? Do you really want to stick to a policy that encourages people to stay away from downtown, and instead go out to some place like Applebee's or Texas Roadhouse to eat??!
MoreProbably the best meal I've had in Bloomington during a whole week of stay.
Nice environment. Nothing to complain about the service. Food was not to my personal taste much. The chicken dish I had didn't have much chicken meat in it. The prices were kind of on the expensive side. Since I don't drink, their wine collection did not add any value in my case. So I guess you need to try it for yourself and see if you like it or not.
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