Khyber Pass

Khyber Pass

Hookah Bar, Afghan Restaurant, and Middle Eastern Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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    R
    "Try rose hookah with milk base, it's the best."(3 Tips)
    Stephen A.
    "red wine base or the Guava with a milk base."(2 Tips)
    Ashita M.
    "fresh orange fruits and a wine base."(2 Tips)
    Jade E.
    "$18 hookah but mostly cheap drinks."(2 Tips)
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  • Tina H.
    Tina HilllSeptember 3, 2016
    Food was great. Loved the assorted kebab plate. Cushions cld use a little refurbishing. Visible Burn holes ๐Ÿ˜. Get the window. Seat for people watching while eating
  • Christopher M.
    Christopher McCabeJune 20, 2013
    I found that the food was excellent, My daughter, who spent a tour in Afganistan with the Army, said the food was excellent and just like she had in Afganistan. We arent smokers so no hookah for us.
  • Ashita M.
    Ashita MehtaMay 14, 2011
    Based on a foursquare user's suggestion we tried the rose hookah and it was a great decision. We ordered a 'special hookah' with rose and guava, fresh orange fruits and a wine base. Had a great time!
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    JohannaOctober 10, 2017
    Vegetarians: Try the shireen palow. The orange, almonds, saffron, and pistachios in the rice are comforting and delicious.
  • joahnna
    joahnnaSeptember 21, 2013
    If you want mint tea, be sure to specify "Moroccan mint tea" otherwise you get a commercial tea bag. ๐Ÿ˜… Shisha is good, mint tea is very good!
  • Meli
    MeliJanuary 5, 2014
    They have hookah made from fresh fruits like apple, pineapple, orange, etc. Great ambiance and service. Minimum of 1 drink required.
  • Stephen A.
    Stephen AugustusJuly 15, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Rose hookah with a red wine base or the Guava with a milk base. You can choose either water, milk, white or red wine as a base for your hookah. Experiment with different flavors!
  • Gabriela B.heart icon on user image
    Gabriela BMarch 13, 2014
    The red sauce is addictive! Love the sample platter, and the traditional Afghan dinner for two.
  • Stephanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie RussoJune 26, 2013
    Smoke outside, mix mint shisha with any fruit you like and let the waitress choose your meal. Fantastic time
  • Carrie L.heart icon on user image
    Carrie LawsonJune 10, 2016
    The hookah, the strong shochu cocktails, and the kabobs!
  • Ashita M.
    Ashita MehtaMay 14, 2011
    Try the Chai Kiss cocktail if you like almond, cardamom spices. It has a sake base mixed with milk. All of us loved it!
  • Jade E.
    Jade EonyMay 28, 2014
    $18 hookah but mostly cheap drinks. Pomegranate was so-so, will try different flavor next time. Nice chilled out atmosphere.
  • Rell R.heart icon on user image
    Rell ReneรฉFebruary 10, 2014
    Nice hookah bar until they almost made our 5th guest sit at a separate table because of their 4 person maximum hookah. 5th guest wasn't going to smoke, but was eating they gave us a hard time.
  • Miss Vannette
    Miss VannetteJuly 20, 2013
    Cozy Afghan restaurant with inexpensive hookah and affordable food. Food is good. Service is okay.
  • R
    RNovember 3, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Try rose hookah with milk base, it's the best. Have it with a bottle of Pinot Noir or Yakut.
  • Ariel V.
    Ariel VieraAugust 7, 2014
    The hookah here isn't good. They use quick light coals and shisha burns out quick. However the ambience is nice.
  • Eddie E.heart icon on user image
    Eddie EddieNovember 20, 2012
    Ordered the Morgh Kabab and regretted it. At the start it was great until I found several raw pieces of chicken. Stick to just ordering hookah.
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    DaveFebruary 21, 2015
    There's a three-person maximum per hookah, and a one-drink minimum per person. Dumb.
  • Emma H.heart icon on user image
    Emma HansMarch 16, 2014
    The strawberry hookah was really harsh. They even gave us a new one but it still wasn't good. When we paid they gave us back our credit card along with someone else's credit card... not going again.
  • Shea E.
    Shea EckertJuly 8, 2012
    Great food&hookah and even better prices! ESP. For NYC!
  • Marlena B.
    Marlena BarthaDecember 31, 2011
    If you're broke and want to smoke their $18 hookah, keep in mind you must order a drink. A bottle of water is $1.50 and that's the cheapest thing.
  • Cia
    CiaApril 21, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    always my first stop in NYC. excellent food, casbah decor, hookas, bottles of wine for $20.
  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HamelNovember 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Yummy hookah :) grab the table by the window, it's cozy!!
  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HamelMarch 30, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Nom nom hookah! And afghani tea
  • Xiao Li T.
    Xiao Li TanSeptember 20, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great spot for conversations & chilling with friends!
  • Greg B.
    Greg BodenairMarch 4, 2012
    Try the Afghan Aushak - Really cool and different
  • Rim K.heart icon on user image
    Rim KarouiDecember 1, 2014
    Excellent afghani food :))
  • Liz Y.
    Liz YJune 7, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Guava milk hookah! I don't think it's on the menu but it's definitely worth a try.
  • Lillian C.
    Lillian CheungJuly 13, 2014
    Minimum charge sucks - 1 hookah per 3 people and everyone has to get a drink.
  • Connie L.
    Connie LeeAugust 24, 2013
    Max 3 people to a hookah rule sucks. We didn't need 3 for a group of nine.
  • Craig A.heart icon on user image
    Craig AustinDecember 21, 2014
    Has turned into more of a hookah place. Less focus on the food.
  • Jella T.
    Jella ToussaintAugust 24, 2013
    Cute hole in the wall in the City, I was upset they didn't serve Baileys!!!!!
  • Christopher H.
    Christopher HansonFebruary 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the pomegranate and lemon/lime hookah together!
  • Jarrett ๐ŸŒˆ N.
    Refreshing salad! Great curry! Lotsa hookahs here!
  • Simran J.
    Simran JaisingJanuary 27, 2013
    decent hookah in st. marks. college crowd.
  • Martin S.heart icon on user image
    Martin S.November 28, 2015
    Decent, cheap hookah.
  • Jonathan L.
    Jonathan LeeMay 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Orange caramel hookah is always amazing.
  • Cesar R.
    Cesar R.September 3, 2012
    Get the mantoo for appetizers
  • Ever A.
    Ever AguadoMay 18, 2012
    Get the guava!
  • Cia
    CiaJanuary 8, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Great panir sabzee and inexpensive bottles of wine
  • Greg B.
    Greg BodenairMarch 12, 2012
    Try the Hummus
  • Nicky F.heart icon on user image
    Nicky FibonacciDecember 21, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    pretty nice spot to just chill :)
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel L.September 3, 2010
    Fesenejan ๎• and the pumpkin turnovers, YUM!
  • Brandon B.
    Brandon BroomeAugust 9, 2013
    Poor service and attitude from waitstaff. Additionally, they do not honor FourSquare specials. I will never return.
  • Ane G.heart icon on user image
    Ane GickMay 28, 2013
    Excelent food!
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