I have been coming to this place for 10 years at least. Its always great quality. Anytime I come to…read morethe Dandenong area I try to get to Farah's

Fresh, flavorful, and authentic Middle Eastern food. The falafels are crispy, the kebabs are…read morewell-seasoned, and the hummus is creamy and rich. Great prices and generous portions make this a top choice for quick eats.

Overpriced and rude staff. Avoid this place as there are better kebab joints in dandenong.read more

This place is a MUST to visit in Dandenong, especially if you're a carnivore! For $20 between 2…read morepeople, we got 4 mixed kebabs - chicken, lamb and shami (lamb mince), a simple salad, 2 huge servings of Afgan bread (one piece is the length of my arm!) and also the softest, most aromatic rice ever made, called palaw (cooked in broth with spices, raisins and shredded carrots). The meats were unbelievably succulent! I honestly couldn't pick a favourite as they ALL blew me away...and a food baby was born. I've already been back for take away dinner. Rang up and placed my order over the phone, and when I got there, strangely enough the guy knew it was me who placed the phone order. I don't know how??! I didn't tell him my name, nothing. Eerie! But impressive customer service. I see a bright future ahead with Balkh by my side!

Looks like these days anyone is opening a restaurant in Dandenong. The result : Compromise on food,…read morecustomer service resulting in a bad dining experience. However, Salang is one exception. Hidden somewhere on the main Lonsdale Street. This restaurant boasts with all the goodness restaurants have to offer without any compromises. -The restaurant is serving Afghan traditional foods. On the menu is a range of Seekh Kebabs, Rice and apparently Matt Prestons favourite dish here is Ashak. Along with deserts. -The food is fresh by which I mean the bread have just come out of the tandoor and you should be cautious not to burn yourself (its not going to burn you), The Tikka Kebab that we had was lean backstrap meat which was juicy, fresh and quite possibly the best I have had. The salads and the Afghan style bread was also amazing -They have big wide open space so any large crowds can be able to manage themselves here without any intrusions of space. - This is a family restaurant being managed by family members. So their only commitment is to serve you at best which has been my experience so far so that they can make you come again and again. One thing they could do with better is their foods presentation. Does that really matter. Yes, but its not as important. Now, I have told you about the kinds of food they serve, their customer service and how big the restaurant is. GO!!

This place doesn't show up on google properly so type in the actual address…read more With a la carte and banquet options (vegetarian too) this place is my go to for Afghan food. I have visited on several occasions and the banquets are a great way to get a piece of everything on the menu if you aren't sure what to order. I have tried both banquet 3 and 4 - even the men walked away full. Taken from the menu on their website: BANQUET 3 $40 p.p 1. samosa with dip 2. kebabs - tikka, chicken, shami 3. manto dumplings 4. golden eggplant 5. qabuli Palow (rice with grated carrots & sultanas) 6. orange Palow 7. dhaal or Korma 8. drinks salad and break 9. dessert and tea or coffee My favourites: kebabs, manto dumplings, and the eggplant! Drink to try: Mango lassi as it is freshly made and makes a great sharing jug.

People at this restaurant have no human sense. Me and my wife ordered a kebab platter and a buffet…read more I took a bite from my wife's plate. The waitress came and showed me their rules. Which is if I take anything from my wife's plate then I'll have to pay for another buffet which is $20. I paid $15 for the kebab and $20 for the buffet and they would charge me another $20 for taking a bite from wife's plate. Left the restaurant and offered to pay for two buffet and one kebab platter.

What can I say about this place, the ambitions seem to be there, as you go inside the place have…read morejust recently been renovated with all kinds of art work on the walls and ceilings complete with chandeliers and a lift to another part of the restaurant that is for large groups and family members who either book or seem to be important guests. While it is a step up from some other ones in the same street, the food is a lacklustre experience, either they are just too spicy (says a person who is overly fan of spicy foods) undercooked, and some time are not presented as advertised (my curry was missing the poached eggs as was advertised on the menu). Speaking of the menu, it is designed like a children's book with colourful, large images and thick pages. The boss seems to be there watching over the staff while at the same time creeping out customer as he is underdressed for his own restaurant and those poor two waiters seem to be getting nowhere in the rush as there are so much customers asking for so many things which ends up as you guessed lag and slow service.

They have nice kebab, first time coming here b it I would definitely come again if I get the chance.read more

Well, I was actually really enjoying the food here until a cockroach crawled across the wall above…read moreour table. Not ideal. I have no idea if there are cleanliness problems in the kitchen here or not, but seeing a cockroach skittering along the wall just a few inches from your food is pretty off-putting. On the plus side, all of the flavours here are very nice, and portion sizes are large. Prices are also inexpensive compared to the other Afghan restaurants nearby (which seem to thrive more on the $30+ pp "banquet" style of dining.) This place is definitely more casual than those places though. It's kind of along the lines of a kebab shop in terms of atmosphere, although the food is nicer. I came here with my boyfriend and another friend. My boyfriend and I had the Qabuil Palow with spinach, an Afghan dish that is also naturally vegan (no dairy, no egg). I had the "A" version (with orange, pistachio, and almond) and my boyfriend had the "B" version (with carrots and sultanas). The sweet and savoury were perfectly blended and the flavours of both dishes were really interesting and enjoyable. Our friend had the lamb shami kebab and said it was good. I don't really know what to say except that this place was headed to 4 or 5 stars in my book until the cockroach sighting occurred. Go with caution.

Absolutely fantastic, the owner is such a kind soul and everything is made fresh. I definitely…read morerecommend!

Owned by the husband and wife team, Uzbekistani Chef Alisher Azizullaev and Shahini Ahad, Pamir is…read moresituated on the busy and vibrant Lonsdale Street. The exterior is rather unassuming, a small door which leads to a flight of stairs. The restaurant is situated on the second floor and if you are not familiar with traditional Afghan décor, you will be surprised by the ornate interiors and rich, dark woodwork. On the walls, you will find plenty of references to Afghanistan like pictures, maps, traditional outfits etc.... Pamir has a very warm and comforting ambience. There is plenty of seating space so bookings are only essential on weekends but you are likely to find a place even without one. But do make a call beforehand as the restaurant is often booked out for events and social gatherings. Within seconds, we were greeted by the hostess and seated at a comfortable table. Pamir does not have a bar but its BYO so remember that when you visit. The food mainly revolves around traditional Afghan and Uzbek cuisine. The menu is pretty self explanatory but if you do need suggestions or help to understand the flavours of a dish, the staff is always there to help you out. If you are eating at Pamir for the first time or want to experience many dishes from the cuisine, then the banquets are the best choice. There are different types depending on the number of courses and also a vegetarian version. Since we were familiar with the dishes and have had the food before, we decided to go a la carte for the day. The first to arrive at the table are the dips (also referred to as chatnis) followed by the salad and flatbreads. Three different types of dips or chatnis are served and these are the minty cucumber yoghurt dip, tomato chilli chatni and the carrot dip. The salad is a simple one with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and leaves drizzled with vinaigrette. And the flatbreads, one of the best I have had; soft and pillowy and perfect to scoop the chatnis. The next dish we ordered was the Chapli Kebab which is basically grilled lamb mince patties flavoured with coriander seeds, chilli, herbs and onion. Chapli Kebabs are quite famous in northern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Chapli kebabs at Pamir were just perfect, so full of flavour especially that hit of coriander which warms your tastebuds yet allows you to taste the meat. The kebabs were tender with the mince cooked just perfectly. Highly suggested! There was no way we weren't going to order to a plate of Mantu, one of our absolute favourite things to eat from this cuisine. Basically, these are steamed dumplings with mince and onions; then topped with a chilli chatni and a yoghurt sauce. An absolutely delicious experience! If you are a dumpling fan, then make sure you try the Mantu; you might not want to eat dumplings any other way. Another must try here. There are plenty of vegetarian options on the menu and the next dish we tried was Potato Borani - finely sliced potatoes which are pan fried, flavoured with spices and herbs and finished off with tomato and yoghurt sauce. Nothing more to add except that it was really delicious and makes a great vegetarian dish. And we finished the meal with the traditional Uzbek Pallow, a rice dish with lamb. The menu calls it as lamb biryani but that name is rather misleading as biryani takes on different avatars in different cuisines; this one's more of a pilaf. Long grained rice that has been flavoured with whole spices and has a generous portion of carrots and sliced lamb through it. Just this rice and the yoghurt dip can make me a very happy girl. Absolutely delicious. There isn't much choice when it comes to desserts so we decided to skip it. But I would love to see a few traditional sweets or desserts on the menu apart from the lassi, gulab jamun and icecream. You can finish off the meal with the traditional black tea which is great for digestion too. In a nutshell, a restaurant you do not want to miss if you are looking for delicious, high quality, traditional Uzbek and Afghan cuisine. Make it your weekend priority!

They can esaily have a five star if they improve on their hygiene and a good customer service (is…read morethat a lot to ask for; to the owner of this restaurant). The food that we had at this place was tikka kebab, chicken kebab and some rice with more kebab. Although Afghan style Kebab is their specialty. Surprisingly they have a wide range of sweets, biscuits and other baking delicacies (pictures of which I have shared) for you to take home. They are sweet, delicious and something that is highly recommended for you to take home. Even if you have lunch or dinner at some other restaurants that offer literally the same food (Afghan Pamir Restaurant down the main street is recommended and they are really good). SO to all the staff that this matters. You have great food at affordable prices. Please work on to be more helpful, effective and also wouldn't hurt for the restaurant to be cleaner than it is right now.

On 27/05-2017 I with friends visited Afgan Masala second time unfortunately its a litlle far away…read morefrom Melbourne .Food is great and testy absolutely Perfect portions prices are chip. Staff are friendly and polite.Very nice atmosphere and great decor.Looking forward come again and again.Would recomend to visit this place.