A dish that tells its story — Qorma reviewed

You can taste history in Qorma if you know what to look for. Afghan hospitality tradition demands feeding guests regardless of the host's circumstances. The fragrant and warming character reflects those layers — dried sour grapes kishmish doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The an Afghan restaurant abroad setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. qymaq cream tea alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Qorma, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.