Jenn and I are big fans of Afghani food, and we're so glad that we have House of Shah near us to enjoy whenever we would like, but it's always good to branch out and see what's out there. We went out to Marconi Ave to give Madar a try. Madar is very highly rated on Yelp and we wanted to see what all the fuss was about!
Unlike House of Shah, Madar serves up a street food style menu. These items are ones that you can pick up and eat on the go. House of Shah offers more of a 'sit-down' style experience. On the menu are things like hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, bolani, and sliders. There are also a number different types of french fries available. To be honest, the entire menu looked amazing, but we had to narrow our choices and make a careful decision of what to eat this lunch hour.
I ended up going with the crispy chicken sandwich. It was a toss up between that and the chapli burger. I'm sure the chapli burger is great, but the crispy chicken sandwich blew my mind! The chicken was very well seasoned and spiced (but not in a hot way). There were flavors upon flavors in the chicken and in the sandwich too. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this sandwich! It has got to be one of the best chicken sandwiches in town. I tell you... I've been on a chicken sandwich hot streak lately! Sacramento has some AMAZINGLY good chicken sandwiches... and this is right there with the best!
I also ordered some 'Merica fries. Once the cashier said blue cheese I was sold on them. These thicker cut fries are done to a perfect golden color and topped with blue cheese sauce and chili flakes. The toppings give the fries a similar look to the Urban Fries at Jack's Urban Eats. These fries had a bold, hit you in your face flavor that was delicious.
All-in-all, the food well exceeded my expectations. There is a ton of flavor at Madar and they make it all with an expert, loving hand.
Service/Atmosphere -
The restaurant is beautiful. Around one of the walls is a black chalkboard with sayings that are meant to inspire. Usually these things around restaurants are a bit cheesy, but the ones here make you want to read them all. The words are uplifting in a way that you don't expect. I also found the servers to be gracious and friendly.
Price -
Madar doesn't gouge you with prices. My amazing chicken sandwich was about six dollars, and we ended up with 4 items and a drink for about twenty bucks. Not bad at all!
Madar doesn't gouge you with prices. My amazing chicken sandwich was about six dollars, and we ended up with 4 items and a drink for about twenty bucks. Not bad at all!
Special Tips and Recommendations -
If you're hungry, try the bolani. The cashier told us that it is a well-portioned entree and will do a good job of filling you up. Add fries and a drink for three bucks and you're all set!
Bottom Line -
Madar deserves a visit from you! The flavors and atmosphere are top notch with food that you'll be thinking about long after you've finished!
Letter Grade
A
Nice seating options!
Guess what's inside... if you guess potato, you're correct!
'Merica fries.
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