One family's road from Afghanistan to Mountain Blvd.
Hashim Sidiqee, the owner and a longtime Warren, NJ resident, immigrated to the U.S. from Afghanistan in the early eighties. He gained experience in the food business and dreamed about opening a restaurant to showcase the cuisine from his native country.
He finally got the opportunity in 2004, when he opened Silk Road in Warren — and he made it a family effort, enlisting the help of his wife and children.
The food of Hashim's native country.
Hashim arrives in the U.S.
Silk Road opens in Warren.
A family-run restaurant in Warren.
Flatbread is baked fresh in the tandoor for each customer. As soon as it is ready, it is brought to the table with Hashim's homemade condiments.
We do things here like you do at home, not like in a restaurant. We use only the freshest ingredients. We cut our own meat, and make our own yogurt, cheese and bread.
— Hashim Sidiqee
The dishes are savory and subtly seasoned. The menu includes kabob, vegetarian, and rice dishes. Popular choices include lamb chops, chicken and salmon kabobs, Sabzy (spinach), and Banjan (eggplant).
Naringe Palaw, the most popular rice dish, is slightly sweet, with orange peel, saffron, and nuts.
“The Original Pioneers of Afghan Restaurants in Central Jersey” — from the restaurant's Instagram bio. @silkroadrestaurant
