Khyber Pass

Khyber Pass is possibly New York's oldest Afghan restaurant, and has a charming dining room divided into two parts along with a lovely table festooned with pillows looking over St. Marks Place. Enjoy a romantic dinner (or lunch) here with a smattering of classic Afghan dishes, from beef to chicken to lamb, whether in complex dishes with delightful sauces or simply as kebabs. The home-made noodles in yogurt sauce are tangy and delightful, as are those in a rather pungent meat sauce. In addition, don't overlook the appetizers, especially the pumpkin-filled turnovers. If you've never tasted the combination of mint and yogurt, or never experienced the amazing pomegranite in its myriad uses, this is the place to go.