# Balkh Shish Kabab House > Spacious Afghan restaurant with beautiful decor and warm lighting creates a cozy, homey atmosphere. Watching kebabs being prepared in a brick oven adds to the authentic experience. The place feels like an inconspicuous hole in the wall with an old school vibe. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/BalkhShishKababHouse - Address: 23-10 31st St, Astoria, New York, United States - Hours: Thursday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Monday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Phone: +17187215020 - Google rating: 4.4 (642 reviews) ## What it is good for - Authentic — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Kebab — 9.2/10 - Food — 8.8/10 ## What people say - "I found the Afghani food here to be amazing and authentic." - "The kebabs here are so juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned." - "The kebabs here are perfectly grilled, tender, and seasoned just right." ## Good to know - The restaurant serves large portion sizes that provide good value for money. - Expect discrepancies between menu prices and what you are charged. - Salad is included with the combo but must be requested. - The restaurant is halal and has a prayer area available. - The daily special offers unique dishes worth trying. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.