Evan Sultanik's Semi-Comprehensive Guide to Philadelphia Area Dining

The dining room is cozy and possibly even romantic, but very cramped. Be prepared to have the back of your chair bumping against the chair of the table behind you. I’m not incredibly well versed in Afghan cuisine, but Ariana’s menu is a mix of dishes that might otherwise be found in Indian or middle eastern restaurants. The dishes are satisfying, but often leave something to be desired. Also, many of the dishes seem as if they were (or at least could have been) prepared well in advance of my ordering. It’s a great deal for the price, but I’d probably only go back at lunchtime.