THE MOOSE DINING GUIDE FOR: Spojmay Restaurant
Date Reviewed:02/15/2010

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Restaurant Name:

Spojmay Restaurant


Value (1-6):

2-Excellent Value


Quality(1-9):

7-Needs Improvement


Quantity(1-8):

6-Girlie Portions












Style of Food:

Afghani


Atmosphere:

Best there is in Kabul!


Friendly:

Yes


Worth Another Visit:

Yes












Price:

REALLY CHEAP!


Smoky:

No


Rating (out of 5)

****


IBs:

Yes


Other Notes: Spojmay Restaurant is in one of the most scenic places in Kabul. The atmosphere can not be beat. Its “open air” compound extends over a little peninsula near a lake. The setting is spectacular! You can sit in any where from a very private “grotto,” or a much more open table right on the water.

Security is excellent here. It’s got armed guards that don’t even let you near the place without being checked out. There is a weird ticket that you buy at the security both that you can redeem for a drink. I think it’s the same reason the Gandamac does it.

The food lacks real quality. It’s not bad, but it’s served almost as a “side gig.” People must come for the atmosphere and the food is secondary. All of our meals arrived cold, but were eatable. This really isn’t a problem as the cost for the food is DIRT CHEAP! Service is slow, but understandable when you see the size of the place.

As I went around looking at the other tables and eating areas, I found a really nice private area complete with a peacock! How’s that for exotic dining?

Over all, if you want a place to hang out and enjoy the scenery, and you aren’t too concerned with the overall food quality, Spojmay is for you!