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Afghan cuisine in East Cambridge near CambridgeSide. The kaddo borawni (pan-fried pumpkin with yogurt garlic sauce) is a must-order. The lamb dishes are excellent. Cozy, fireplace in winter, romantic without being stuffy. Boston Globe Best Date Night winner.
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143 First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Sun-Thu: 5PM-10PM, Fri-Sat: 5PM-11PM
5 min walk from Lechmere
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