The call
This page is kept as part of the dated record. The order notes below describe the place as Roger recommended it, not as it operates today.
What to order
Best for
- Authentic Afghan food
Afghan
Afghani Food International Market & Restaurant
Roger rated this 5 stars, calling it the spot for legit Afghani food and describing it as a low-key place away from the busy plazas.
Closed
Yelp lists this business as closed as of a 2026-09-20 check; the market-restaurant no longer appears to be operating at its Clairemont Mesa Blvd address.
Yelp business listing (2026-09-20) ↗From Roger’s camera roll
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Roger’s tips on Afghani Food International Market & Restaurant
Dumplings hit the spot! 😋
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Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 2 times on Swarm, most recently Apr 19, 2024. See the check-in log
2024-01-09day precision · source explicit
“If you're looking for legit Afghani food this is the spot! It's a bit of a low key spot and away from all the busy plazas in the clos”
Roger called it the spot for legit Afghani food, noting it's a low-key place away from the busy plazas. (From an unpublished Yelp draft review, never posted publicly.)
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