A meal with friends soothes the soul, much like a mother's hug or a movie about brave dogs learning to read. Enjoy a feel-good feast with this Groupon.

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• $29 for two appetizers, two entrees, and two drinks (up to a $63 total value)
$55 for four appetizers, four entrees, and four drinks (up to a $126 total value)

The menu of Afghani and Middle Eastern food includes appetizers (up to a $5.50 value each) such as hummus and boulanee kadu, or pumpkin turnovers. Entrees (up to a $20 value each) include charcoal-grilled kebabs; kabuli palow with lamb, slivered carrots, raisins, and almonds; and homemade ashak pasta with steamed scallion dumplings. Drinks (up to a $6 value each) include beers and wines from around the world, including Japan, India, France, and Turkey.

Khyber Pass

Since the days of the Silk Road, thousands of years ago, traders and travelers have taken the Khyber Pass, a mountain road that cuts through the borders of Afghanistan and Pakistan. When they set up camp, many different cuisines mingled over campfires, inspiring traded recipes and flavors. Today on St. Marks Place, the Khyber Pass restaurant commemorates the diverse cuisines of its namesake by serving both Afghani cuisine and diverse Middle Eastern dishes. Their dining room is decorated in an opulent traditional style, with layered rugs, draped tapestries, and fringed tablecloths inspiring New York Magazine to call it "a perfect spot for romantics on a budget."