Most people go to Afghan restaurants for the meat, but I head straight to the dumplings. And this new spot, which is a second location of a longtime Astoria restaurant, makes the ultimate dumpling platter.

Not only is there beef mantu, but also a flatter boiled dumpling called aushak. Both are smothered in yogurt and tomato sauces, which make them slippery flavor boats. Oh man they’re so great.

Read the full write up on @balkhkababhouse in Valley Stream at the link in my bio.

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