The fare is described as Afghan. You wonder what they eat in Afghanistan? Who cares? What they serve in Claremont is delightful.

I started with Afghan appetizers, and, no, they are not served on a small quilt. I had Afghan Fries, which are dipped into a special ethnic batter before they're deep fried ($4.15). I also had Deep Fried Vegetables ($4.95) and Bowlanies, which turn out to be meat, potatoes and onions stuffed into a thin dough and then deep fried ($5.65). The Oriental Salad includes shrimp, unsalted peanuts and a lemon soy sauce dressing ($7.65).

On to the entrees, Roast-E-Barra is really leg-of-lamb on rice pilaf ($13.65). Kabuli Pilaf is almost the same only different. It's a traditional rice pilaf with chunks of lamb on top ($12.35). Walter's features a complete list of kabobs, including the Shrimp Kabob Oriental, whose large shrimp are marinated in fresh ginger and grilled in spices ($13.65).

For the more conventionally minded, there are BBQ Baby Back Ribs ($11.65), grilled Ahi Tuna ($14.65) and the Shrimp Tandoori marinated in Indian spices ($12.95).

There is also a compete list of burgers and sandwiches if you want to play it safe, but what does it matter? Exotic or standard, indoors or out, the casual, open atmosphere of Walter's lends to this very delightful menu an ambiance that is hard to find.

One other point. It says on the menu that Walter's caters, as do many restaurants, but it says here "On or off the premises." You'll want to check out those back rooms. Just try not to get lost back there.

For reservations, call (909) 624-2779.