Hills of Herat-Basking Ridge

4.7

214 Reviews

$30 and under

Afghan

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Our famous Kebabs and Steaks, savory Lamb Chops, tender Lamb Shanks, mouthwatering pressure-cooked Dopiaza and Chicken Qorma, flavorful rices, delicious Ashak and Mantu dumplings, crispy freshly baked Bread and all other menu items are prepared from natural ingredients.

Hills of Herat is a family owned and operated restaurant, bringing authentic Afghan cuisine to Martinsville, New Jersey. We understand the value of a warm atmosphere and a home cooked meal, and take pride in making each customer our guest as we share a piece of our culture. Rich in flavor and quality, all of our food is prepared fresh and with care. We believe that health is the ultimate wealth and make sure that our dishes are prepared from the highest quality ingredients from trusted suppliers. We are committed to bringing you the most delicious and freshly made dishes infused with traditional herbs and spices.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Afghan, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 309-7597
Website
http://www.hillsofherat.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Walli Sidiqee

Location
665 Martinsville Rd, Bernards, NJ 07920
Neighborhood
Basking Ridge
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Bholani$7.00
Thin fried pastry filled with your choice of potatoes or butternut squash, all seasoned with fresh herbs and spices
Falafel$7.00
Crispy ground chickpea patties and fresh herbs, formed into a fritter
Grape Leaves$7.00
Stuffed grape leaves with rice, exotic herbs, and spices. Topped with a homemade chutney
Ashak$8.00
Afghan style dumplings filled with mix chives, leek onions and scallions, garnished with homemade mint yogurt and lentil sauce
Mantu$9.00
Afghan style dumplings, filled with ground beef, onions and savory seasonings. Garnished with our homemade mint yogurt and lentil sauce
Classic Hummus$9.00
Traditional dip made of chickpeas, garlic, tahini, and oriental seasonings
Red Beet Hummus$10.00
Chickpeas and red beets purée, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and tahini
Spinach Hummus$10.00
Chickpeas and spinach purée, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, tahini

Vegetarian Entrees

Cauliflower$21.00
Steamed and sautéed cauliflower mixed with fresh green peas, herbs, and spices
Bamia$21.00
Chopped pieces of okra, cooked with Afghan herbs and spices
Lentil Qorma$22.00
Lentils simmered in a traditional tomato, bell pepper, garlic, and onion herb sauce
Borani Banjan$23.00
Thin, lightly fried eggplant made with tomatoes and garlic sauce, garnished with our homemade mint yogurt

Salad

Add Chicken $9, Add Shrimp $12

Shepherd Salad$14.00
Chopped tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, parsley, and in house dressing
Mixed Greens Salad$16.00
Mixed greens with pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese, avocado, berries, and in house dressing
Pear Salad$18.00
Arugula with goat cheese, avocado, dried cranberries, pecans, and in house dressing
Quinoa Salad$18.00
Quinoa, chickpeas, and bell peppers mixed with our shepherd salad

From the Grill

Chicken Kabob$25.00
Marinated chicken breast kabobs
Chicken Kofta$25.00
Ground chicken kabobs mixed with traditional spices
Shami Kabob$26.00
Ground beef kabobs mixed with traditional spices
Herat Combo$36.00
Skewer of Filet Mignon and Chicken Kabob
Lamb Chops$38.00
Savory and tender lamb chops
Filet Mignon Kabob$38.00
Our best, marinated and tender filet mignon kabobs
Lamb Kabob$35.00
Marinated cubes of lamb in a mixture of authentic spices and herbs
Sultani Kabob$35.00
A house made combination of ground beef, lamb and chicken mixed with authentic spices and herbs
Shrimp Kabob$28.00
Tender shrimp marinated in a traditional garlic based marination
Salmon Kabob$30.00
Marinated fresh fileted salmon

Steak Specials

Ribeye$40.00
T-Bone$43.00
Filet Mignon Steak$40.00
Salmon Steak$41.00

Rice

Kabuli
Also known as "Afghanistan's national dish", Kabuli Palow is a savory rice dish pressure cooked in lamb chunks and served with steamed carrots and raisins on top
Naringe
A true specialty amongst the Afghan traditional dishes, Naringe Palow is a delicate rice dish made with saffron, candied orange peels, pistachios and almonds
Chalaw
Traditional Afghan rice with a fluffy texture and fragrant aroma, cooked with mixed variety of seasonings

Afghan Specialty

Chicken Qorma$25.00
Boneless chicken thighs, slowly simmered in homemade tomatoes-based sauce, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices
Meatballs Qorma$25.00
Ground beef seasoned with tomato, onions, garlic, coriander, and cumin
Veal Qorma$27.00
Braised veal simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce made with a variety of authentic spices and herbs
Lamb Shank$38.00
Baked lamb shank broiled with fresh vegetables

Side Orders

Bread$2.00
Our homemade bread, made fresh per order
Vegetarian Sides$8.00
Choice of any of our Vegetarian entrees as a side
Rice Sides$7.00
Choice of any of our Rices
French Fries$6.00

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Hills of Herat in Basking Ridge offers an inviting atmosphere and exquisite Afghan cuisine. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like the lamb shank and Herat combo. While some have noted service inconsistencies, many highlight "a wonderful dining experience" and recommend it for special occasions.

214 Reviews

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WENDY
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience!! Wonderful food!! Highly recommend!
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Kim
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always delicious and wonderful service . We were nearby to a family with a child who screamed frequently which made it hard to concentrate during our conversation w four adults. But we love it here. Had a special of trio kebab -hope it becomes a permanent part of the menu :)
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Dina
Philadelphia
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend this restaurant. We shared the mantu and the Bholani with sweet and tasty butternut squash as appetizers. I had the veal qorma and my husband had the shrimp kabobs. Both were incredible. The veal was easily able to be cut with a butter knife. The shrimp was flavorful and cooked perfectly. You can choose from three different kinds of rice. The rice that we chose went well with each entree and it was flavored well.
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Sandeep
VIP
Atlanta Metro
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Celebrating a birthday with friends . Amazing food . Great ambience and great service
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Friedrich
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic meal - a wonderful experience every time we visit.
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MariaS
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is consistently excellent and very flavorful. Staff is very warm and welcoming.
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Víctor
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New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Al the experience was really good. They receive you with a lentil soup and bread, both are really good, the rice is also included with the entrees, we ordered kabobs, beef and chicken, and another dish which forgot the name but was veal meat and also very good, last a dessert, which is stuffed with cheese and you know what, it was really good, the only but was that espresso machine was broken and the alternative, Turkish coffee was not good as we expected.
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Luis
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited Hills of Herat past weekend, phenomenal experience from start to finish. We will definitely be back!
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Sanjeev
VIP
New York City
43 reviews
1.0
43 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Sloppily run, poor service, food is indifferent, misleading imaging suggests they have a liquor license
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Joseph
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hills is always terrific. From the moment you sit down and within minutes are served this perfect lentil soup; and the apps especially the HUMMUS COMBO which is comprised of a creamy hummus trio featuring classic, beet, and spinach varieties, garnished with diced cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and a drizzle of olive oil. The mains knocked it out of the park. Our table had Lamb Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Sultani Kabob which included a seasoned ground beef and lamb. The rices deserve just as much attention! The Naringe made with saffron, candied orange peels, pistachios and almonds; and the Kabuli pressure cooked in lamb broth and served with steamed carrots and raisins on top... What a meal! No alcohol is served here but you can BYO. They have an extensive non-alcohol bar. Great staff, great service.
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Hills of Herat-Basking Ridge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 309-7597.

Hills of Herat-Basking Ridge is rated 4.7 stars by 214 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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665 Martinsville Rd, Bernards, NJ 07920

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Basking Ridge
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Afghan, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Walli Sidiqee
Additional
Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.hillsofherat.com/
Phone number
(609) 309-7597

Hills of Herat-Basking Ridge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Shank

Lentil Qorma

Chicken Kabob

Appetizers

Bholani$7.00

Falafel$7.00

Grape Leaves$7.00

Ashak$8.00

Mantu$9.00

Classic Hummus$9.00

Red Beet Hummus$10.00

Spinach Hummus$10.00

Vegetarian Entrees

Cauliflower$21.00

Bamia$21.00

Lentil Qorma$22.00

Borani Banjan$23.00

Salad

Shepherd Salad$14.00

Mixed Greens Salad$16.00

Pear Salad$18.00

Quinoa Salad$18.00

From the Grill

Chicken Kabob$25.00

Chicken Kofta$25.00

Shami Kabob$26.00

Herat Combo$36.00

Lamb Chops$38.00

Filet Mignon Kabob$38.00

Lamb Kabob$35.00

Sultani Kabob$35.00

Shrimp Kabob$28.00

Salmon Kabob$30.00

Steak Specials

Ribeye$40.00

T-Bone$43.00

Filet Mignon Steak$40.00

Salmon Steak$41.00

Rice

Kabuli

Naringe

Chalaw

Afghan Specialty

Chicken Qorma$25.00

Meatballs Qorma$25.00

Veal Qorma$27.00

Lamb Shank$38.00

Side Orders

Bread$2.00

Vegetarian Sides$8.00

Rice Sides$7.00

French Fries$6.00

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