This Afghan Restaurant In Houston Tastes Like Home

This Afghan Restaurant In Houston Tastes Like Home

May 11, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of Afghan refugees in Houston and features Omer Yousafzai, owner of The Afghan Village restaurant, as a guest.

Over the past few years, Houston has taken in more Afghan refugees than any other American city. When refugees arrive, Omer Yousafzai is there to welcome them. He owns The Afghan Village restaurant, which has become a community hub and gathering place for Afghans and non-Afghans alike.

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