For two millennia, Afghanistan, a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia,…read moreboasts a rich and diverse culinary heritage. The country's cuisine reflects its multicultural history, with influences from Persian, Central Asian, Indian, and even Mediterranean culinary traditions. Though the food was served quickly, it wasn't made quickly. Rice, particularly long-grain varieties like basmati, is blanched for a day before it's cooked. Meats are marinated in carefully prepared concoctions for hours to ensure tenderness. Lamb shanks are stewed for hours each day. Never had Afghan food? You're not alone. There are only a handful of Afghan restaurants in NJ. Located at the Westfield Plaza off of South Avenue E, some of my colleagues decided on takeout as first-timers for lunch, which came recommended as the food tastes and feels like home from this family-owned and -run establishment. We called the order in for their family platter consisting of Ground Chicken, Lamb and Beef Kababs, Garden Salad, Brown Rice, Fresh Naan Bread, and a side of Potatoes with a red sauce and yogurt. Upon arrival at Famous Kabab Cuisine, my colleague and I were greeted by the owner, Ahmed, who has more than 25 years of experience in making fresh bread and kabob, and informed us of a 5-minute wait. The food remained hot back into the office, would feed 5, and have some for leftovers. The kebabs (ground chicken, beef, and lamb) were well seasoned, tasted delicious, and paired beautifully with the brown rice. Top that bread or kebab with the trio of sauces. A white yogurt sauce with dill is very reminiscent of tzatziki sauce, a vinegary green sauce with cilantro and pureed walnuts, and, for those who do want the heat, a red habanero sauce that should have come with a warning. Overall, one can tell the food was made fresh with quality ingredients. It is not cheap, but one gets decent portions, which we can recommend.

This was my first time trying Afghan food, and it was absolutely delicious! I'm already craving the…read morebolani again. On paper, the bolani description doesn't sound like much, but it's a flavorful, fragrant flatbread stuffed with potatoes and spices. The additional dipping sauces made it all the more tasty. We also tried the kofta korma, which was a saucy dish of spiced ground beef patties that paired perfectly with rice. Can't wait to explore more of the menu. We ordered takeout but next time we'll have to stop by and dine-in.

This is an update to a prior review. This has been one of our favorite restaurants in the area but…read moreour last visit fell short. We ordered the family platter and a hummus to go. We were told it would take 30-35 minutes, which is fine for cooked to order food. It really wasn't very busy, but the order took 50 minutes. The order was sitting on their counter ready to go, but it appeared they were backed up with making the bread. Once the bread came out, they bagged it up and we were ready to go. They almost forgot to give us the side salad, but they remembered before we left. Now for the food... - The bread that we waited for- was doughy and undercooked. It had burnt pieces stuck to it and they were not shaped as nicely as their usual bread. - The hummus side that we ordered, which was almost $8, was a half filled half pint container (very small amount) of what appeared more like a sauce rather than the thick hummus we are accustomed t. I wouldn't order this again. - The salad was watery...they need to drain the water better - The rice was cold - I think it was sitting out too long - Now for the main event - the meats - we enjoyed the flavor. This saved our dinner, we did enjoy the meats. We called them about the bread and they were apologetic, and told us we can stop by for bread next time we are there. As this is one of my favorite restaurants, I want to give them an opportunity to do better next time! The afghan bread and their rice have alway been my favorite part of their meals! I think it was an off night for them, I'd definitely give them a chance again in the future.

Afghan Kabob and Grill continues to provide delicious food. I have been coming here for years now…read more The food here is still absolutely amazing.... a flavorful mix of spices. Everything from the Chicken Chapli Kabob, Chicken Gyro Platter, Chicken Tikka Masala, Beef Kabob to the fresh made naan is delicious. The hummus is a must try. The prices are still extremely reasonable and the portion sizes are large. The service and staff is also very personable, friendly and full of suggestions. The interior has a casual front side with tables and the back has some booths with some ethnic decor. There are not many Afghan restaurants in the area, but hands down this is one of the best ones I've been too. I definitely plan on continuing to eat here.

We haven't been able to eat any Afghan food since moving from St. Louis to central PA so were…read morecraving aushak and mantu when visiting NYC. Maybe we've been spoiled by our favorite restaurant back in St. Louis (Afghan Kabob House) but Ariana's was underwhelming. The server was friendly but the food was just ok. Pricey due to the location as expected but also underwhelming taste wise. We got the aushak, mantu, and kadoo bolanee (pumpkin curry with bread). All three surprisingly looked very similar (photos look almost identical as they had the same sauce drizzled with yogurt). The aushak has leeks inside while the mantu has beef. The beef was drier than we were used to and the aushak less flavorful with overpowering onion. The pumpkin was cooked in what looked like the same sauce as well but the baked bread it came with was good. They did offer complimentary chickpeas which were tastier however. Maybe other items on the menu would've been better picks!

Let me paint the picture: First Saturday during the winter…read morewhere the weather was above 40° F, people are out and about in Hells Kitchen. My group of 3 entered Ariana to a packed house, though busy we were given a seat as we waited for a table. As soon as we got a table, the wait for our orders and food wasn't long. Everything we ordered was seasoned deliciously, if you're to come here you will not go wrong by ordering anything off the Specials section in the menu. The meats (pause) is what Ariana shines at, make sure to get yourself a kebab or two!

I thought the food was FANTASTIC. The menu had so many options from swarmas to fries to platters to…read morekebabs. There's so much you can chose from. For the price and flavor it was so worth it. I got two meals out of mine. I got the gyro platter and it probably was one of the tastiest meals I've had in a long time. I thought the chicken was seasoned and flavorful. But by far, the best part was the white sauce. I would pair it with the mango lassi and it was such a great explosion of flavors - both savory and sweet. I will say they ask whether you're okay with onions and raisins in your platter. I liked them but I know raisins might not be what most people prefer to add to their rice. Service was fast. You can either order at the front table or at your seat. They got the food in a reasonable amount of time. The place looks small from the outside, but when you walk in, there's a back room worth of 30 people worth of seating. It's extremely cozy inside. There's also a parking lot right next to the restaurant and also across the street. The lot right next door is kinda small though, so you might need to loop around. Parking shouldn't be a problem and you can get a really good stop if you're lucky.

Great food full of flavor with a lot of options. I had the falafel gyro platter which was very good…read moreand large enough to provide 3 meals. Definitely will be returning

Very happy with our Sunday lunch earlier today. We've heard raving reviews about this place and…read morewere not disappointed! Ordered Mantu as an app and lamb shank + chicken kofta as entrees. Everything was super delicious and fresh,served quickly. Love how efficient and friendly the staff was! Portions were super big,so we had enough leftovers for dinner and then some..! Great flavors through spices used. Would love to come back and try other things out of their menu.

This was a small location that served authentic Afghan cuisine. The menu had a number of…read moreintriguing options with reasonable prices. The service was friendly, and the food came out extremely quickly. I felt we were being rushed just a tad, but not a huge deal. For appetizers, the falafel ($7?), Mantu ($8?), and bholani cadu ($6?) were ordered. Regarding the falafel, there were five to an order. The falafel was very crispy and had decent flavor. I thought they needed a little more seasoning present. The Mantu were Afghan style dumplings filled with ground beef, onions, and seasonings. It was garnished with homemade mint yogurt and lentil sauce. This was light and soft with tons of flavor. The dumplings were filled appropriately, and the lentil sauce was a pleasant addition. The bholani cadu was a thin fried pastry filled with butternut squash and seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. This was interesting. The wonton was very crispy. The squash filling was sweeter than I thought, but still tasty. I also might add all of the three sauces provided at the tables were good, with the cilantro one being my favorite (cilantro I believe anyway). For my entrée, I had the lamb shank ($38?). It came with a soup, salad, a choice of rice, and naan. The soup appeared to be a lentil soup. It came out hot and was very pleasant. The salad consisted of tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. It was prepared nicely as all the pieces were small and a good size portion. The simple dressing was great too. The lamb shank came with a few vegetables. The lamb was extremely tender, but not much meat was on the bone. There needed to be a little more seasoning too as it was lacking. I am just glad the lamb was so tender. I went with the Kabuli rice which had steamed carrots and raisins on top. This was fluffy and flavorful with a ton of it. The naan was okay, a little too crispy. I also tried the lamb chops. They had an unreal cook on them and seasoned well. I also tried the zamarud rice, which was good too. For dessert, the rice pudding ($8?) was ordered. It was creamy and filling. The nice crunch from the pistachios on top was a good addition. Will I go back? I would, yes.

if you've met me since covid, you've probably heard me rave about how much I love this restaurant…read morein New Brunswick. I love afghani food and this one hands down is the BEST one I've come across. The flavorful rice to the assortment of savory and perfectly seasoned kebabs to the quantity - this is the best afghani / middle eastern restaurant I've had. I always order the family chicken platter for two and it comes with Adana kebabs (my favorite from here), Chapli kebabs, and Shish kebabs that are able to feed my family of 3 for both dinner and the following day's lunch. I do takeout always but you can sit upstairs - they have sitting layout of eating on the floor like it's done in Afghan. In this photo I ended up buying the family platter mixed (chicken and lamb) platter for 4 since it was more people. In hindsight, I'd still get the platter for 2 as it's roughly same size tray just a bit more quantity. Service is great.

I couldn't help but notice how many people were eating here. The restaurant performs reliably well…read more The restaurant crew is approachable and resourceful. Reliable place. Pukhtun Afghan Cuisine offers the ideal cozy dining atmosphere.

The setup here is a little different or kinda awkward…read more Well, we went to eat chaat/Mithai which is a little section inside the restaurant separate. There is also a paan shop, in one corner of the restaurant. We were a little bit confused as to where to sit or who to order from. Also from outside, it says "lovely sweet restaurant" which is actually the chaat/ mithai section. Nonetheless, we ended up ordering from Kandahar. Flounder with rice. It was very good. It was well seasoned, crispy and delicious. Generous portion of rice also with the dish. Lamb chapli kabob and boneless lamb cubes. This dish was also pretty good. Served with rice. The lamb was well seasoned. We enjoyed the food. Service was good. Manager came to our table couple of times to ensure everything was good. There was constant customer traffic back n forth. Alot of take out orders also.

There is only one reason I will NEVER step foot into this establishment. They have no sense respect…read moreor dignity for their customers. Their emotional intelligence is a damn zero. My 10 month baby vomited on the floor. It's something I couldn't control, or foresee happening. We were very apologetic and looked out for someone to come over to help with the situations. All I hear one of the staff saying in Urdu saying "just give them tissue". I am confused as to why tissue? It was a lot of vomit all over underneath the table. So I responded back saying "may I instead get a mop". Mind you they didnt offer to come and help clean, they told us to clean it. Fine you want us to clean, then give a mop. There response was "we don't have a mop, we don't know how to clean a mop. The person that mops the floor is gone for the night and we can't have vomit on the floor, so you have to clean it with tissue." WHY IS THE MOPPING PERSON GONE BEFORE THE RESTAURANT CLOSED? are you sayin you don't clean the floors or kitchen after a full day of business dealing with food. That is unsanitary and needs to be reported to the health department. They gave us a handful of non absorbable paper towel, which didn't do anything to absorb the vomit. So my husband just tried to wipe the best he can and leave the paper towel covering the vomit left. As we are leaving they told us we had to pick up the paper towel and throw it. And then had the audacity to say "I am sorry". We left, OWNER of this establishment if you are reading this your staff or the policy you placed on how to deal with clean up is atrocious and how to treat customers you charge service fee for is disgusting.

We ordered catering from Kebab House in Hicksville, and it was absolutely outstanding! Every dish…read morewas fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection -- juicy, tender, and packed with authentic spices. The rice was aromatic and fluffy, soaking up all the delicious flavors. The salad was crisp and vibrant, topped generously with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and shredded carrots, making it the perfect refreshing balance to the warm dishes. Even the green sauces on the side were incredible -- fresh, zesty, and the perfect finishing touch. The presentation was clean and generous, making it ideal for a group setting. Everyone loved it, and there wasn't a single complaint -- just compliments all around! Highly recommend Kebab House in Hicksville for catering or dine-in. Delicious food, great quality, and definitely worth ordering again!

This place is really great--the food feels fresh and authentic. The meat is especially good:…read moretender, juicy, and full of flavor. The rice is fluffy and aromatic, and I love that they include grilled vegetables on the side, which adds a nice balance to the meal. Their hot sauce is seriously so good, it ties everything together really well. The mantoo was also a standout for me--honestly one of the best I've had at a restaurant.

I stumbled upon this place on a random afternoon cycling in the rain to get a haircut nearby. You…read morewould miss it on busy Coney Island Avenue if you weren't looking for it -- the only reason I did was because I was checking for baking supplies at the nearby Ideal Supermarket. The only thing that betrays the hidden nature of Dunya Kabab House is the brilliant red sign. Upon closer inspection, you can see a warm dining area, glass partition to see "where the magic happens" in the kitchen behind, and the many articles plastered showing their unique take on Afghani food. I bookmarked the spot to come back to, and within the week, I came back and ordered takeout for the dish most fellow reviewers raved about -- the Uzbeki Qabuli Pulao. When I got home and opened the bag, I was pleasantly surprised to find a small side salad and the dish I recognised from a visit to another nearby restaurant specialising in Uzbeki food -- the plov! The rice was really well seasoned and the lamb shank was so tender it fell off the bone. Everything was really flavourful and well balanced, even for take-out. Unlike the other place, this plov was still sweet without being cloyingly so. I had such good impression that I'm excited to return in the future and try their other dishes, since I heard *everything* Dunya Kebab House does is impeccable.

So glad that this amazing spot is right around the corner from my apartment! It's absolutely…read moredelicious--I'm a big fan of the beef kofta kebab with the qabuli topping. I also highly recommend the firnee, a decadent custard with pistachios--could honestly eat it all day. The service was fast and excellent, and the restaurant has a wonderfully welcoming feel, with lovely decorative touches and striking wall art. It's also super affordable for the quality and portion size--this is definitely going to become a go-to for lunch and dinner in the neighborhood for me. Don't miss it!

We went to an event in Robbinsville in mid-August, 2025. After the event, we decided to pick up…read moredinner from a restaurant nearby or on our way home. After a search on Google and Yelp, we decided to go here. We ordered 3 dishes. They were pretty cheap, plentiful, and quite tasty. We were quite happy about the food.

Such a delicious place to get chicken tikka, lamb tikka and beef kofta among other things. The…read morerice with carrots and raisins is delicious. The lentil soup is spicy and blended smooth. Service is warm and inviting. Jawad and owner Muhammed are lovely. And the hot tea with milk is a perfect ending to a delicious meal. They have table service and a big takeout business as well. It is not fancy, but it is nicely decorated.