Eating Omaha: Shahen Afghan

Our friends found this spot close to their home. Afghan food served fresh next to a Afghan grocer. I did not realize the region shares a spice palette with Indian and Pakistani foods. 

The portions were good sized and so we shared a combo plate. Brenda does not care much for lamb but there were chicken kabobs and a ground meat option in the combo, something for both of us.

Debbie and John had been here before and ordered appetizers for the table. A very nice young man waited on us a brought out our food. 

The eggplant was unusual, unpeeled and fried in thin rounds served with a yogurt sauce. Also an order of Manju, Afghan potstickers with ground lamb and red beans. Both were delicious but I found the eggplant skin a bit chewy.

The main course was delicious with saffron flavored rice bed and a selection of meats. Chicken, lamb kebabs and Shami. A ground spicy lamb. This photo was taken from their menu. 

We had a nice meal, great company and some unusual treats. What more could you ask? 

 

Eating Omaha: Cheeseburgers

 Wow. We took a chance and found a great burger close to our neighborhood. Cheeseburgers is a carry out/ eat in place on 168th Street just north of Harrison. You can order on line on in house. So far we’ve ordered online and picked up. Always ready when I get there and piping hot. 

So far we both ordered a burger, me with some fixings and Brenda just cheese, mustard and extra pickles. The fries are super crispy and tasty too. Last time we tried a order of chicken strips and they did not disappoint. Like homemade with a deep crunchy crust and tender chicken. Two thumbs up from us, our favorite burger so far.