Afghan restaurant
Aryana Afghan Cuisine in Greenville, South Carolina, is a beloved restaurant founded by Chef Nelofar Mayar, who brings the heart of Afghan home cooking to the local community. Located in a charming, renovated house downtown, Aryana has built a loyal following thanks to its blend of authentic recipes, warm service, and a family-centered atmosphere. Chef Nelo, as she is affectionately known, draws on more than two decades of experience and family traditions to create meals that are rich in flavor and hospitality.
The restaurant is especially known for its lunch service, which follows a cafeteria-style format. Guests are served a generous combination of two meats, two vegetables, and two rice or starch dishes, reflecting the Afghan custom of welcoming guests with abundance. The menu changes daily, but often features favorites like lamb kabobs, chicken stews, lentils, kabuli palau, and yogurt-based vegetable dishes. On Saturdays, Aryana switches to a sit-down dinner service with an à la carte menu, giving guests a chance to savor special dishes prepared with the same care and tradition.
Customers often describe the dining experience at Aryana as comforting and memorable. The freshly baked naan, tender dumplings, and fragrant cardamom tea are standouts, and many guests appreciate the personal attention from Chef Nelo, who frequently interacts with visitors to explain the dishes and share stories behind them. As Greenville’s first Afghan restaurant, Aryana has become a symbol of cultural pride and community, offering a true taste of Afghanistan through every meal it serves.
October, 2025
Tuesday
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
August 26,2019
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