Top Afghan restaurants in East York, Canada

We got the Kofta Kabob. It was great portions. Came with fresh bread and some hot salsa. Total was $21 and easily fed 2 people. Great flavour and fresh off the grill. Will definitely come back.

It was a wonderful experience, we tried a lot of different dishes but the lamb shank stood out the most, it literally melted in my mouth, it was so soft and yummy 😋. Everything was quite balanced and had a great flavour. The wings, mantu and the lamb shank are especially the showstoppers. Really really good.

The atmosphere was really nice too, it's a good place to go with family and have a good time. The staff is really friendly and they seem to enjoy what they are doing. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Food is excellent and portions are great for the price. We ordered the chicken combo for 2 and it was more than sufficient for me, my spouse and 4 kids and even had to take a to go box. The restaurant is clean and the customer service is okay. Definitely would recommend. This is our 3rd time in Toronto and we always have to stop at this restaurant because they never disappoint.

Great place
This was my first time here and my first time eating Afghan food. It was a great experience. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is great and portions are big. The prices are fair. I recommend everyone checking this place out.

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Love their food, especially the naan, much better than other restaurants. Chai tea is superb 👍👍👍

The food is the highlight- it’s fresh and tasty. The ambience is great too if you plan on dining in. The staff are polite but they could be more attentive.

Got the chicken and beef plate. Meat was very tender, portions are huge! And they gave a side of their flat bread very warm and fresh. Good quality afghan food for a decent price. I was so full after and satisfied.

Lamb was slightly dry. Mound of rice with meat is very lacking a side salad. it should be included like all the other dishes.

Nice arrangement
Polite staff
Food presentation was good
The chicken the barge were very good 4.5/5
The kobideh kabab was either not fresh meet or Australian meet or not Well spiced ( unusual for afghani restaurant) 3.5
Finally the lamb shank was really bad, could be because we went their on Monday so it was a lift over from Sunday meals
I asked the person working their if it is Ontario lamb or Australian lamb
One did not know the other gave me the impression that it is Ontario lamb which taste great usually, I believe that this was either not fresh or Australian lamb

I recommend that the owner tell the staff about the type of meet they use
The rice was 100% authentic and was perfect 6/5

So over all I would not recommend this unless I get some explanation for unpleasant experience

Wash room was clean and the restaurant was clean too

We ordered combo number 4 and small order of mantu ll. The food was delicious and they provided great service it’s a great place to eat Afghan food with some authentic flavours.

The only afghan restaurant that uses good quality meat.

Kebabs are juicy and tender, everything else is super delicious and fresh.

Service is great.

The place is spotless.

Can't wait to come again.

Just had an amazing meal the other day and felt like I had to spread the word. The lamb shank was something else - so tender, it nearly melted away at the slightest touch. And the rice? Mixed with carrots and raisins, it hit the perfect note of sweet and savory.

Tried something called Mantu too, which are these dumplings that absolutely knocked my socks off. Delicious doesn’t even start to cover it.

The place has this cool vibe that’s all about great food and making you feel welcome. The staff are the kind of people you’d want to hang out with, and the whole experience just felt like home. It’s spots like this that really put our local dining scene on the map. Can’t wait to head back and try everything else they’ve got cooking.

When your food comes out picture perfect!!! It tasted amazing too, my new fav go to spot for sure ❤️

I'm going to make this easy for you. You're reading review because you're thinking of ordering and not sure? Just order. It's incredible. Thank me later!

Naan Kabob does something special with their spices and ingredients that just makes everything incredible- I could just eat a bowl of their rice alone. Staff, service, food and presentation is all exceptional. I wish I could give this location an award. It's remarkable.

I've been going to this restaurant for years. The food is always great. They have a new menu item which is lamb shank and I'll try that next. I felt like tandori chicken kabob dinner, so I ordered that. There's a counter where you order your food and then grab a table and wait until they call your number. It's quite busy at times. While I was there, they made an effort to keep the garbage area clean and also the tables.

Good Food, But Hype Overshadows Expectation

There's no denying that the menu at Naan Kabob boasts an array of enticing dishes. We ordered the eggplant borani, bolanee, kabob lover platter and various drinks.

The presentation is commendable, and the flavours, while good, lacked the wow factor and didn't quite live up to the tall expectations set by the restaurant's reviews.

Overall, it's a reliable choice for a good meal, but the exaggerated praise might raise expectations beyond what it actually delivers.

Not suitable for dining in. You have to order like in a fast food restaurant.
We had to wait for 30 minutes last night even though the lady said it would be ready in 15 minutes.
I asked her for additional Sumac and she said she put some in the bags. I didn't find any when I got home.

Tonight we dined at this restaurant and had a delightful experience.
I ordered the Beef lover platter, the Shami Kabob and Chapli Peshawari truly stood out with their delightful combination of flavors and the perfect level of spiciness. On the downside, the Tikka Kabob was a bit dry, but the overall variety and taste made up for it. The eggplant borani was really tasty. Additionally, Mr. David Najafian’s welcoming and friendly demeanor added a personal touch to the evening.

This place is great. The establishment is very clean and the service was professional. Of course the highlight was the food. The lamb and chicken tandoori were delicious and I was left completely stuffed! I think the lunch specials are also very reasonable considering how expensive everything is these days. Lastly, even the rice and naan very tasty. Definitely recommend!

The service was great where I felt bad for not tipping because I wasn't expecting table service.
I ordered the Chicken Lover meal and there was a lot of take out & deliveries which is why my food ended up being lukewarm at best and the meat was a bit dry.
I would recommend the Yonge & Bloor location if you don't mind the drive

Great kabob place, nice decor, clean, quick, reasonably priced and delicious. Free parking behind the building, recommended if you're in the mood for something different, especially if you've never tried Afghan food before.

One of the food staples in the Toronto region and has been for years a must go to everytime I'm in the area. I always like to go to the first location they opened on overlea Blvd. It has been 4 years since I had Bamiyan kabob and here is my review based on my last visit on August 1st. For a party of 4, we ordered 2 sultani kabob, 1 tandoori Chicken and chicken kabob plates. The bread was OK and it did not feel fresh as I remember it. The food was delicious and the rice was cooked to perfection. The only thing that I did not like was the meat tenderloin pieces that comes with the sultai plate, thebpieces were not tender and chew. Another thing that noticed was thatvthe tables were not cleaned right away after the clients left and I had to stare at couple of dirty tables while eating. This place used to be immaculate before. Will try again in few months and report back with a follow up.

Unfortunately, my visit was not as enjoyable as I had hoped. The service was slow and uninterested, but the food was great however I was extremely disappointed with the staff as he said to my husband that I am his friend as she says that I am wearing my wedding ring. The atmosphere was also not as pleasant.

In either case:
I believe that addressing these issues could greatly improve the overall experience for future customers. I recommend the food but not the staff was rude luck of knowledge to judge people right the way either husband or wife nor boyfriend or girlfriend. This is only the reason I gave 2starts .

The meat was perfect, and the half chicken kabab was soo nice we loved the seasoning, it was perfectly seasoned. The pulav was great as well, you can eat as it is without any sides. Their mango smoothie was good but not great, maybe because I’m not a smoothie person so try it out if u are a smoothie person!! It’s made out of fresh mangoes.
Must try- pulav and half chicken kabob