Luke writes about Afghan Burrito at 2309 San Pablo Av in West Berkeley.
The gold foil–wrapped burrito is delicious — and also ready for Instagram. (Courtesy of Afghan Burrito)
“This is a tasty, well-constructed burrito by any measure: The meat has that satisfying kiss of smoke you only get from grilling over a live fire; the beans are toothsome; the rice is well seasoned. But the sauce is what sets the burrito apart, giving it a slightly sweet, buttery richness (though it’s not made with butter) and a flavor profile loosely reminiscent of something you might find at one of New York City’s famed halal chicken carts.”
The uncle of a founder of Afghan Burrito has been making a similarly-styled burrito at The Hot Spot for 30 years on San Pablo Av near Solano in nearby Albany.
Sarah Kirnon formerly of Miss Ollie’s is having a pop-up on Sunday 4 and 18 at Joodooboo in Oakland at 4201 Market.
Check her
Holdershouse, Oakland
Instagram for a menu which includes skillet fried chicken with pepper sauce as well as jerk mushrooms.
