AfghanRestaurant
The Helmand
143 First Street, Cambridge, MA
Monday5 PM to 10 PMTuesday5 PM to 10 PMWednesday5 PM to 10 PMThursday5 PM to 10 PMFriday5 PM to 11 PMSaturday5 PM to 11 PMSunday5 PM to 10 PMChecked October 30, 2026.
Only some menu items are halal. Checked September 2, 2026.
“We use fresh Grade AA meat of the day and Halal.”
The evidence
Is The Helmand halal?
The owner says The current community and owner wording limits the management halal claim to fresh Grade AA meat of the day. is halal.
The ownerFrom helmandrestaurant.com.
The communityA community listing.
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