My first time trying Uyghur Cuisine! We ordered the salted milk tea, manta, dapanji, polo and nan…read morekawap. I loved everything except the milk tea - I wasn't quite expecting it to be so salty. The manta were dumplings with flavourful lamb and onion filling. The dapanji was chicken and potatoes in a stew with chewy hand pulled noodles. I really enjoyed the texture of the noodles! The polo was a buttery lamb and carrot rice that came with sides of yogurt and chopped vegetables. The nan kawap was very flavourful cumin stir fried beef with onions and naan. I'd never had bread added to stir fry before and it went great! Everything came out quickly and the servers were friendly. It's a smaller restaurant so may be a good idea to call ahead on weekend evenings.

We visited this place for a quick family lunch and it turned into one of those "I need to come…read moreback" moments. I was a bit unsure at first since Uyghur cuisine isn't something you see every day around here, but everything was incredibly well balanced and approachable. The aroma, texture, and quality of the noodles were just outstanding. We shared the Lamb Kawap (lamb skewer with Uyghur seasoning), Kidney Kawap, and Uyghur Chicken. The skewers were absolutely mesmerizing. None of that strong lamb smell you'd find at many other places, just a clean, fragrant flavor with a softer finish. Perfectly grilled too. It was my first time trying kidney skewers, and the texture really surprised me--chewy, meaty, but not heavy at all, and with no trace of that distinct lamb scent. The Uyghur Chicken was another highlight. Well-seasoned, rich in flavor but not overly spicy, and the chicken was tender through and through. Having it with their hand-pulled noodles made the whole experience even better. The sauce was so good I kept dipping the bread into it nonstop. Honestly, this place hits all the right notes. Great flavors, comforting atmosphere, and real craftsmanship in every dish. Definitely coming back soon.

From the kind and efficient service, to the lively ambiance, to the delicious dishes served, Mandi…read moreAfandi is the all in one package. I tried their Chicken Mandi and Mansaf, both of which were packed with flavour! We were also there during Ramadan, and they kindly offered dates, samosas, and water to break our fast. Will definitely come here again!

Idk if we went to this exact location last time but this was a horrible experience. The girl at the…read moreregister was so rude and lazy. The place was dirty. We ordered haneeth, idk what they gave us but it was not haneeth. Had a weird aftertaste. Was microwaved for sure. Lentil soup was so bitter. The salad was ginormous chunks of veggies w huge pieces of onion in a tiny little bowl and they want you to mix it w the dressing. We ordered areeka and they took forever so we just asked for it to go and the lady gave us a hard time about it. Then it didn't even have honey and it wasn't good. Do not recommend.

The lamb shank platter was a pretty solid meal. The price was great, especially since it came with…read morefresh naan, two sauces, a side of diced tomatoes, and a massive bed of rice. The rice itself was awesome as it was super flavorful and buttery and the lamb shank was perfectly soft, tender, and beautifully fatty. My only real critique is that the server forgot my water and it was a bit too grain-heavy for my liking; I would've preferred a few more vegetables on the plate to balance out the mountain of rice and naan. The ambiance inside was okay, but if you're looking for a filling, delicious, and budget-friendly lamb dish, it absolutely hits the spot.

I have ordered from Afghan Cuisine many times because the food is very tasty and full of flavor…read more That part is excellent and consistent. However, there are two ongoing issues. First, my clear instructions for crispy, well-done bread are never followed, despite requesting this multiple times. Second, the portion sizes seem to be getting smaller with each order, which is disappointing for a loyal, repeat customer. The food quality is good, but attention to customer instructions and consistent portion sizes need improvement.

Food is ok barely got any chicken mostly rice and bread and it was 20.25 or something like that…read more Service was decent the lady working is very nice she has manners which is very much appreciated The ambience of the place is amazing and easy to find nice vibe nice view

Wonderful little mom and pop Afghani dining spot that is close to multiple hotels…read more I opted for the chicken shawarma over rice, which is not your typical Afghanistan fare, but they did a rendition which was flavorful and tasty. It also comes with white and red sauce, a side salad and Afghani bread (naan-i-afghani). Special shout out for the bread - chewy in the middle, crisp outside and finished with caraway seeds. Unlike the Naan bread you'll find in parts of the Indian subcontinent, the bread is more risen. In fact I prefer this bread to the traditional pita or kubbus one would associate with shawarma.

Great place for dine in. Clean and beautiful set up! Great customer service too…read more AMAZING food!! I have tried multiple Afghan cusine restaurants. This is my favorite. I bought for take out. I tried tandoori Tikka, lamb chops, beef tikka, eggplant borani, Narinj Palow and Kabuki Palow. Meat were good. Rice was AMAZING!! Love Narinj Palow. I am definitely trying this place again. Plenty of free parking near the place. Main entrance is on the side. It is weird set up.

Had a beef kebab wrap and lamb wrap and it's a good thing I don't live nearby because I'd probably…read morego there every other day. The wraps were delicious and ingredients fresh. Between these guys and another in Whitby, I've begun to have a whole new appreciation for afghan cuisine Rarely in the area but would love to back and would easily recommend to others

The Mix Lamb & Chicken Mandi at Monasaba was absolutely delicious! The chicken and lamb were so…read moretender and juicy, perfectly roasted and full of flavour. The aromatic basmati rice paired beautifully with the meat. The tomato chili sauce was delicious and added the perfect kick. The fried onions, almonds, and raisins on top added a wonderful mix of savoury, sweet, and crunchy flavours. They also served a complimentary lentil soup, which was really yummy and a nice touch to start the meal. Generous portions, great flavours, and excellent overall experience. Definitely a must-try -- I'll be coming back!

This is some of the best mandi I have had in the GTA!…read more I came here for iftar and while the wait was quite long, my party of 5 was accommodated as soon as a table opened up. We were greeted with a lovely lentil soup, which was rich and perfectly seasoned. Next came the sambusa, which was filled with delicious ground beef. The star of the evening was the mandi, which had juicy and tender meat, fluffy seasoned rice, and sweet and savoury toppings that complimented the dish so well. The lively ambiance and beautifully decorated interior were just the icing on the cake.

They offer authentic Afghan cuisine in a family-friendly setting. The decoration is very cute,…read morefeaturing wall frames with pictures from around Afghanistan and handmade Afghan women's costumes. The staff are friendly and welcoming. For appetizer, we ordered "Banjaan", "Fish Bites" and "Cavalo Nero Salad". Banjaan was a great combination of eggplants, tomato sauce and yogurt, offering great taste and texture. For main, we ordered "Lamb Chops Plate", "Sultani Kebab", "Chaplee Kebab" and "Qabli Rice". The Lamb Chops was sizzling when served which was very exciting. And the meat was perfectly seasoned, juicy and tender. The yoghurt sauce served with Sultani kebab was a great dipping sauce and added more flavour to it. Qabli Rice was great combination of carrots and raisins and white rice; giving it great texture and aroma. There's Green P street parking available on Queen Street.

Had high expectations of Mazadar as they have a rating of 4.8 on Google with almost 300 ratings…read more There seems like a steady stream of takeout, so maybe the ratings were based on the takeout food and not the dine in experience. We came to dine in on a Friday evening and had the whole place to ourselves. We seated ourselves near the entrance to catch a friend who would be joining us. However, we had to quickly change seats as it was too close to the bathroom and all I could smell was that ammonia smell you get from washrooms. Once we placed our order, we had about a 30min wait as the kitchen pumped out one take out order after another. The meal started well, with some great mantus that were delicious and topped with lentils and tomatoes. Next was the beef kofta plate which came with two ground sirloin kebabs on a place of rice and side salad. The side salad lettuce was plain, watery and smelled a bit of plastic so that turned me off from eating it. Lastly we ordered a chicken kebab, but it came to the table as a plate even though we didn't order it. The waiter said don't worry about it which was great, but the kebab was 5 pieces of dry chicken breast for $12 still......which wouldn't have been worth it anyways. Would recommend skipping eating in and maybe just order mantus for takeout.

I didn't expect Yonge street to have a happening persian restaurant, or anyplace I'd want to spend…read more3 hours, but we came in, enjoyed the live Persian music playing on a Saturday, and enjoyed a Persian feast. When I eat Persian food I like to think of eating in the way I did at my grandmother's house, with a bunch of different food on the table. I don't think I realized how hard this was to do until I tried to cook it myself, so going to a restaurant like Darvish makes this entirely possible in a way that is too hard at home! The Ghormeh Sabzi is good, and of course a must order, the Fesenjan very flavorful, and though I make mine with duck, that's okay. The kebabs are all good and flavorful, and every table has sumac on it because that's what you need to eat the kebabs! We had some Mast-o-Khyar, shirazi salad, and kashk-e-bademjan as a starter with some great barberi bread. Each appetizer was great, the persian beer with saffron was good, everything came together so well. The three hours flew by as we ate, drank, talked, and enjoyed every dish brought to use. By the end of the meal we were surprised at the time and excited for some tea and saffron ice cream. No Persian doesn't finish a meal with tea, so you must! I cannot wait to come back here, from Tahdig to Ghormeh SAbzi it's a hit, and from a price point it's a really good deal.

This is great spot for Persian food in downtown core. With a closure of a decent Persian food place…read morenearby I was mostly relegated to delivery options which though decent aren't the same as getting something fresh of the grill. The setup is functional and somewhat cozy and seems like they cater mainly to the delivery crowd. Consistent flow of take out with a few people dining in. We shared an appetizer combo. The eggplant dip was very good. Hummus being decent with dolma being an acquired taste I feel. I didn't try the salad. I went for the combo of chicken and lamb kebab. I wish I had looked and chosen the bread and rice option as I can only eat this type of rice so much. The kebabs were very good with good quality meat and letting the meat shine with light seasoning. Service was courteous and they were accommodating as well for a person in a wheelchair. I enjoyed my meal and will return. They are somewhat close by and I do enjoy grilled food.