Celiac safety profile
The Helmand
Afghani Restaurant · Restaurant
806 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Chicken kebab (explicitly noted as safe by a diner)
- Fresh Pan Poached Salmon (explicitly noted as safe by a diner)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The Helmand is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, which means cross-contamination risks can exist in a shared kitchen.
- There is no clearly marked gluten-free menu; staff may vary in how they communicate gluten safety, though many diners report strong knowledge from staff and management.
- Some traditional items (naan, pastries) are gluten-containing and commonly mentioned as unsafe for celiac diners.
- While several reviews describe safe experiences, a small number of older or negative anecdotes exist, underscoring the importance of clear questions and confirmations at the table.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.