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Top Afghan restaurants in Ottawa, Canada
Top Rated Afghan restaurants in Ottawa
Top Reviewed Afghan restaurants in Ottawa
Salang Kabob House
Afghani Kabob Express
Ariana Kabab House Rideau
Samar Kabab House
Ariana Kabab House
Supreme Kabob House
Ariana Kabab House Rideau
Reviews
Meal was delicious. It’s a huge platter so a meal split is best here. Would like to return to try the other platters someday. Great tasting experience.
My expectation from a seat down restaurant is total package. Clean environment, friendly service, great food and ambience.
But this place is different. According to my personal description, this place is like a cafeteria. You have to pay for your food and tips first at "order here". If you need to get more soda, you have to get up with your wallet and walk over to the "order here" and pay to get more.
Food ,4/10
Service 1/10
Ambience 1/10
But this place is different. According to my personal description, this place is like a cafeteria. You have to pay for your food and tips first at "order here". If you need to get more soda, you have to get up with your wallet and walk over to the "order here" and pay to get more.
Food ,4/10
Service 1/10
Ambience 1/10
Really delicious Afghan food! We took a family plate and have left overs for days😊. Definitely worth checking out!!
The food was great but the service was terrible. We had to go to the counter to ask for plates (we weren't given any) , to refill water to get napkins and everything else. Not once did anyone come up to ask if we needed anything. The restaurant only had one other table occupied and was not at all busy or understaffed. Ywo people were at the counter just chatting.
Had the combo beef and chicken kabob and it was so delicious! Perfectly cooked and flavourful. Super lovely staff - this is my new kabob place!
Excellent food, authentic Mediterranean/Afghani taste. Highly recommend the beef shamis, Chaple Kebabs and the star item of the menu are the lamb chops. Most main courses come with help large serves of rice and salad. In appetisers and side items the Bolani and Manto are also excellent. Tamana, the server, took excellent care of us. Our favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Ottawa. Also has a prayer space.
This was one of the best experience I’ve had in a restaurant, all the staffs are amazing and welcoming and oh the food, the food is delicious and trust me you won’t regret it, it was hot and so tasty, the best afghan food i have had in my life plus very affordable, thanks a lot guys! :D
This place is SO good. My favorite afghani food in Ottawa, truly delicious!!!! I loved their family platters, the raita / yogurt was amazing, the rice is to die for, and the meat is just so delicious! Generous portions, amazing dishes, and the service is good and the family owned atmosphere is great. Every time I go here it’s just amazing!!!!
Good portion of food! Need to kill some flies 😜
The Warst Afghani Restaurant Food Have Ever Tasted They Lied To Me Being Persian Restaurant When Infact Afghani Restaurant. They Lied To Me About Having Safran On My Rice. Even What I Ordered Is Not The Plate I Got. I Did Not Get My Money's Worth. Even The Rice Used In My Plate Was Not Afghani But Was In Fact Arabic Rice.
This restaurant was simple yet amazing we took the family platter and they gave so much food for so cheap and our waiter was very polite and nice highly recommend if you want one of the best afghani food near downtown ottawa
The food was delicious, and servers were really caring, kind, and respectful, especially one of them named Thamana she was so kind and caring. Butter chicken was so delicious, one of the best I have eaten so far. Overall, I had a really good experience along with my family.
The food is very good and tasty. Nice people, warm greeting and very hospitable. I Must mention, Thanks for The special Chai (Tea) ❤️.
I arrived there somewhat after 10. I Felt bad because they close at 11:00 but I was too hungry not to go. The receptionist was very friendly and kind. I chose the lamb shank stew. It was cooked very tender served with rice. Veggies and flatbread on the side. The taste was not remarkable, but they had fresh ingredients and the meat was cooked well. The art on the wall was beautiful and the whole store was nicely decorated.
Food used to be good, prices have gone up and the portions have gotten ridiculous . This is a 23$ plate ... where's the rest of my meat
10/10 first time and we’ll be back again! Ordered the half family platter and cheesey naan. The beef qorma was AWESOME
We've been here a few times and the food is always good. We do prefer dining in as opposed to take out since the food tastes better right off the grill! It can get busy sometimes so the service can be slightly slower, but they're always nice and do their best to come to your table as often as they can. Their family platter is our go to since it has a bit of everything, all of which is delicious.
This is a large chicken qorma for $10.99 and there was barely any chicken. I was extremely disappointed in this restaurant!
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE
Our server Sarah was a delight! and made the experience a memory to remember for a long time. The food was some of the best hala meat I've had in the city, 5/5
Everything was perfect, delicious and the service was great too. Was quite happy to see the complementary tea after having all that good food.
The food was all right in a sense that the meat was dry and had some flavour. The salad was one piece of romaine lettuce chopped up and three slices of tomato. Very heavy on the rice.
Food is warm, great and fills also amazing the extra sauces they have
Salang is by far one of the best restaurants in the city across all cuisines. We come here frequently as a family and greatly appreciate the quality of food and service! The Shami Kabob plates are incredibly delicious but their are many other dishes for everyone and this restaurant is a must try! Often we are served by Nameera who goes above and beyond to ensure our dining experience is incredible. She has made the experience more enjoyable and we are always glad to see her!
If you're looking for a restaurant with big portions of delicious food, I highly recommend this place! I absolutely love it. The only thing I would suggest is that they increase the portion size of the yogurt in their meal combo, as it's currently quite small. Other than that, the food is always tasty and satisfying. Check it out if you're in the area!
Tasty food. Good portions. Nice clean place. Friendly service! Definitely recommend this place!
Halal lamb shank!!!
A very good place to enjoy the lamb shank, meat is so tender and delicious!!!
I have never seen such warm customer service by the owner!!! I would highly recommend to enjoy the food and experience in that restaurant!!! It’s my go to place now for every weekends.
A very good place to enjoy the lamb shank, meat is so tender and delicious!!!
I have never seen such warm customer service by the owner!!! I would highly recommend to enjoy the food and experience in that restaurant!!! It’s my go to place now for every weekends.
I really enjoyed the food. I ordered the grilled chicken salad. The meat was spiced really nicely. The chicken was tender and moisture. I would definitely buy this again. My only complaint...the pic in the menu showed a full chicken breast. But what was served was chicken chunks. But again, it was very delicious. The service was great. It may have been the mum taking my order, but she was very sweet. At the end, she asked me about me meal and was very genuine. I will definitely return.
I ordered from Supreme Kabob House for a catered office lunch, they were extremely accommodating with my last minute question for such a large order catering to 45 people. Food was hot and fresh when I picked it up and portions were generous. The taste of the food was amazing.
Coming here was an amazing decision for me and my friend. The service was wonderful, it was a very clean environment and the food was nothing short of absolutely delicious. This is one of the few places that I would give a 5 star rating in Ottawa. If you're looking for an authentic Afghani restaurant, this is definitely a place you should go.
Fantastic food! We needed a quick dinner tonight and decided to try this place. We loved the food. Their kabob skewers were amazing, and the Kabuli rice was great, too. My children loved the garlic naans. We will definitely be ordering from this place again.
If you want Afghan cuisine in Ottawa, this is it. Great staff, prompt service, presentable interior and best of all, very delicious food and a range of platter options. Lastly…. Lots of parking available too. I highly recommend Samar, get a taste of authentic Afghan food.
Fresh and tastey food, good portions and reasonable price! Friendly employees. The restaurant looked under staffed at the peak on Friday night! Would definitely go back. Highly recommended.
AVOID THIS PLACE..I'm only putting 1 star because I have no option to put 0. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! I ordered 2 platters, the beef and lamb chop, and had to throw everything out. The meat is spoiled, the decaying pungent odor permeates the container. It's disgusting. I GOT SO SICK. I came to read recent reviews and found out I'm not the only one. Save your stomach and go elsewhere.
Absolutely fantastic restaurant with great and friendly service. The food was out of this world! Lots of room for families and large groups, very clean and spacious dining room. Highly recommend paying a visit.
Very good affordable food with big portions, service was great, and although this isnt my favorite kabob house in Ottawa, it is still absolutely delicious and I definitely reccomend trying.
A nice, spacious and cozy place to dine in! I liked their Kabobs, it was juicy and tender, not over spiced! Waiting time was good, the portion was generous and staff were friendly!
Tasty food and not too spicy. Great service . The eggplant khurma is amazing. Fresh naan bread and great super moist lamb shank. Butter chicken was great too
Food made with love. Very delicious food and very friendly service. The staff were very amazing. You can feel that every meal was cooked with so much love and passion, the meat is so succulent, spices are so rich & portion sizes are generous ( Qabuli lamb shank is a must try )
They gave us the baklava and the tea for free. It was amazing experience I felt I was at friend’s home or better yet at grandma’s home cause food kept coming to the table. I will definitely come back
They gave us the baklava and the tea for free. It was amazing experience I felt I was at friend’s home or better yet at grandma’s home cause food kept coming to the table. I will definitely come back
I visited Samar Kabab House during my trip to Ottawa. It’s in a good location with free parking (which is not usually the case with lots of restaurants in the area). The ambiance was pleasant but it was almost empty when we went there around 1pm. 2 other families that’s it. Tables were too high for one to eat comfortably. I think the place would benefit from new tables and more social media presence.
The food took a long time to arrive about a 45 min wait. The server was very kind though and she made sure we were comfortable. The food itself was decent. I enjoyed the grilled chicken and kebabs the most. The salad was clearly made fresh and was clean. It lacked depth and seasoning but it was not bad. Average.
Overall, this place has a lot of potential. The food was ok but the service was best. Need more kitchen staff to reduce food wait times and new tables !
The food took a long time to arrive about a 45 min wait. The server was very kind though and she made sure we were comfortable. The food itself was decent. I enjoyed the grilled chicken and kebabs the most. The salad was clearly made fresh and was clean. It lacked depth and seasoning but it was not bad. Average.
Overall, this place has a lot of potential. The food was ok but the service was best. Need more kitchen staff to reduce food wait times and new tables !
Good place to catch-up with old friends. The food is fresh and portions are fair. The service was really great! We asked for leftovers to be packed and they did so quite elegantly.
My friends and I were looking for nearby dinner options after shopping at IKEA and came across Supreme Kabob House as it was within reasonable walking distance. The shami kabob was mouthwatering and the fresh naan on the side was delicious. Prices were also good considering the amount of food. Service was friendly and overall a great experience. We’ll be coming back for sure! 😋
04/06/22 - the 4 of us stopped by for dinner again. I wanted to try something different this time so I ordered the lamb tikka kabob. It was not that good.. meat was overcooked and tasted hard and dry. Unfortunately the highlight of the meal was the naan. I would still come back but will try another kabob platter next time.
04/06/22 - the 4 of us stopped by for dinner again. I wanted to try something different this time so I ordered the lamb tikka kabob. It was not that good.. meat was overcooked and tasted hard and dry. Unfortunately the highlight of the meal was the naan. I would still come back but will try another kabob platter next time.
Came here on a whim and tried their Mantu- it was amazing. The gentleman who served us was very friendly and polite and the food was worth the wait.
This was supposed to be an appetizer but their portion was big enough for a meal. My mom got a chicken platter of some sort and there was enough food for 2 people.
Everything was fresh and flavourful. Will definitely come again!
This was supposed to be an appetizer but their portion was big enough for a meal. My mom got a chicken platter of some sort and there was enough food for 2 people.
Everything was fresh and flavourful. Will definitely come again!
All dishes were authentic and delicious. Quarter chicken would be my favorite but all other items were juicy and delicious as well. Nana was so fresh straight from the oven.
Amazing, juicy meat with tangy sauce - I found where all the locals go! It’s very busy here with locals. The flavour profile has a lot of depth, the meat was tender too. I don’t eat middle eastern food a lot besides shawarma so this is my go to now.
Family platter was very good- I did takeout and they have parking too.
Eggplant korma was so good, loved the bread.
Will be back for the highly acclaimed lamb dish.
Very nice waitress! She was very diligent and her recommendation to get the eggplant korma was spot on! Thanks so much!
Family platter was very good- I did takeout and they have parking too.
Eggplant korma was so good, loved the bread.
Will be back for the highly acclaimed lamb dish.
Very nice waitress! She was very diligent and her recommendation to get the eggplant korma was spot on! Thanks so much!
Ambiance: I have been visiting this exact restaurant (building) for the last 15 years. What I mean by that is I have seen the different changes of cuisines & businesses. The restaurant has been renovated over the years. It is now called Ariana Kabob House. There are booths along the wall, the large windows which are meant to be opened during the summer time to create a patio like feel. I have to say, in their effort to be more modern, the cultural authenticity of the place which made it unique is not there.
Service: I believe this restaurant is now under new management. I could hear the other patrons in the restaurant complaining that the service was different. Here is the thing about this place. You go, pay for food and not ambiance or service. You find your own seat, once the food is ready, they will bring it over but that's the full extent as to the service. If you require anything else, you must get up and ask for it.
Food: They were out of some items on the menu. Chicken Tandoori, the portions were large and the chicken was flavorful. The chicken tandoori sandwich was equally tasty with exception to the fries which were basic. The beef kabob was tender and juicy. The rice was cook to perfect as well. We did have to request sauces on the side as it was a little dry.
Overall, the food is tasty, the portions are great.
Service: I believe this restaurant is now under new management. I could hear the other patrons in the restaurant complaining that the service was different. Here is the thing about this place. You go, pay for food and not ambiance or service. You find your own seat, once the food is ready, they will bring it over but that's the full extent as to the service. If you require anything else, you must get up and ask for it.
Food: They were out of some items on the menu. Chicken Tandoori, the portions were large and the chicken was flavorful. The chicken tandoori sandwich was equally tasty with exception to the fries which were basic. The beef kabob was tender and juicy. The rice was cook to perfect as well. We did have to request sauces on the side as it was a little dry.
Overall, the food is tasty, the portions are great.
At first when we first entered the place was slightly messy but realized they are just busy because there food is amazing.
We ordered the 3 kebab plate with mandi and honestly it is all good.
Atmosphere is very nice but missing music!
We had to wait while the table was cleaned and staff was super friendly. They forgot one kebab but apologized and brought it after 2min only. Very friendly ladies and very clean.
I would come again. The plates are super big! My wife and I shared one plate and it was $24. Refer to photo!
We ordered the 3 kebab plate with mandi and honestly it is all good.
Atmosphere is very nice but missing music!
We had to wait while the table was cleaned and staff was super friendly. They forgot one kebab but apologized and brought it after 2min only. Very friendly ladies and very clean.
I would come again. The plates are super big! My wife and I shared one plate and it was $24. Refer to photo!
Don’t let the looks deceive you, the wait will 100% be worthwhile! Amazing flavours, cooked fresh to order.
The menu is a little hard to see and not very descriptive, take a look on the website or uber eats before going in to get a better idea
Bonus points for not adding the dressing to the salad!!
The menu is a little hard to see and not very descriptive, take a look on the website or uber eats before going in to get a better idea
Bonus points for not adding the dressing to the salad!!
Delicious Afghani food for a reasonable price. Really nice that they go the extra mile with the giant fresh piece of bread and the homemade lentil soup. Sitting area is also clean, fresh and modern.
Delicious Afghani food with very generous portions. Spicy level is not right though, needs to be more spicy. Great service overall. Amazing bread, always fresh.