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(619) 236-9236
750 6th Avenue
San Diego,
CA
92101
32.8681
-117.2071
Neighborhoods: University City, Northern, Northern San Diego
Last updated 5.07.10
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Quiet, Outdoor Dining, Theater District Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Chopahn Authentic Afghan Restaurant
Featured Review
Erin Chambers
Contributor
In Short – The simple black awning that marks its entrance touts this small restaurant as authentic Afghanistan, and the menu and interior decor prove it to be true. Small tables line the walls under faux archways and the smell of cumin and other spices wafts up into the mezzanine level above. The menu of lamb chops and traditional kabobs rivals that of San Diego's other Afghan spot in Hillcrest. Here, prices are a tad more afforadable.
Editor's Tips
- Where to Sit:
- The outdoor patio in front is quite pleasant with just a few tables, heaters and great people watching.
- What to Drink:
- There is a full bar along the back wall inside.
- When to Go:
- Chopahn is still new by Gaslamp standards, and crowds have yet to discover it, making it a prime pick when there is a line everywhere else.
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09/24/09
good food love the rice!
by arros jan at Citysearch
i had the beef kabob and my husband had the lamb kabob we enjoy so much our food that we finished everything on the plate :)yem yem yem we will go back there soon.
- Pros: Best kabob!
05/08/08
Amazing Dinner!
by MikeKrouski at Citysearch
New to San Diego and we wanted a restaurant within walking distance. Chose Chopahn based on recommendations. So happy we did. We had excellent service (restaurant wasn't busy--Tuesday night) and the side dish the server suggested was fantastic: Kadu (sauted pumpkin, topped with yogurt and meat sauce). It's available as an entree as well, and I will certainly be going back for that. I was licking my lips for 30 minutes after the meal. My Sabsi Challaw (chunks of lamb cooked with fresh spinach, onions and garlic, served with seasoned basmati rice) was wonderfully spiced--pretty much the best version of lamb saag I've had (and I love Indian food). My husband had the Samarooq Challaw (tender breast of chicken sauted with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and green peppers served with seasoned white basmati rice). All the ingredients were very tasty and fresh--but no outstanding additional spices/flavors. He went with this dish as he tries to minimize his red meat intake, and there are many red meat dishes on the menu. Both of our entrees were under $18 and the side was just $6. While not cheap, the prices were reasonable. Can't wait to go again!
The Details on Chopahn Authentic Afghan Restaurant
Place Categories:
- enjoy good food
- very tasty ingredients
- excellent side dish
- excellent service
- fresh spinach
- love indian food
- reasonable prices
