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    Kandahar Kabab

    3.4 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Chris C.

    I love the flavours of all the Afghan food I've had in the past so I was looking forward to the opening of Kandahar Kabab in Pickering, close to home. They have a fairly big menu to choose from, including chicken, beef, veal, lamb, fish, and vegetarian dishes. I decided on the Chaplie Kabab, which was two ground beef patties, rice, salad, and naan. At only $12.50, it was a great deal for the generous portion size. It was spicier than I had anticipated but the flavour was good. This was a good meal. Unfortunately, the rest of my experience at Kandahar Kabab left a lot to be desired. Upon walking in, one of the first things I noticed was trays and litter on a lot of the tables. They hadn't been cleared. I later saw a young girl clearing and sanitizing tables while frequently checking her phone. Their order/pickup counter is located across the back of the restaurant, with the menu displayed on a cluster of six TVs. It looked attractive until I tried to read it. The fonts were so small, I was squinting. To make things worse, the screens kept changing content. The people behind me had the same problem. Luckily, I spotted a page taped to the counter which had a QR Code that I scanned to access the menu on my phone. I placed and paid for my order and joined the other people waiting around at the counter. Apparently, some of them were getting frustrated with the wait time. It was easy to see in their expressions. The wait turned out to be 25 minutes for me. Yes, they were busy, but they also didn't seem to know what they were doing. Some of the staff seemed to be standing around waiting for instructions. The noise level was fairly high, with a lot of echoes, due mainly to the hard wall and ceiling surfaces. This could easily be fixed with sound absorbing panels. The counter staff shouting out pickup numbers didn't help. I finally got my food and found a clean table near the entrance. While eating, I noticed a man and woman kinda wandering around the restaurant, occasionally puttering around with taping up signs and then sitting and eating. I assume they were managers. She was nicely dressed while he was very casual in sweatpants, running shoes, and baseball cap. Neither was wearing a mask. Am I being too harsh? Were these issues the result of new inexperienced staff? Maybe some of it, but with the experience of their other locations, they could/should have been better prepared. I liked the food and I'll be back at a later date. Hopefully, they will have corrected most of these issues.

    Lamb kabab
    Suganya H.

    Ordered a veggie falafel shWarma for 5$ and a lamb kebab for 17$. No tip option! Nice! Lamb kabab was good. Falafel was so so. Must try for the freshness of the food. Bread was very very bad thatsy 3/5. Ambience was not bad. Service was great!

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    Swetha R.

    Ordered pickup from Kandahar. The food is always good but the service is pathetic. The servers are super rude. Uber eats said food was ready for pickup but we had to wait for 20min to actually pick up food. This has happened multiple times when we order food for pickup and it is never ready on time. We come back only because food is good but if I can find same food elsewhere, I will stop coming here. The staff is the absolute worst. We could see the people standing behind counter laughing and joking meanwhile there were 6 people waiting in line to be tended to.

    Mill R.

    Very spacious beautifully decorated and designed the restaurant. Nice for a family outing or hang out with the friends. I always get the chicken thigh pieces skewer. Always tasty. However I think it's a little bit more flavorful at the Scarborough Markham and Finch location. It's never a miss there, but much bigger and beautiful here. Lots of parking. Halal.

    Alexa A.

    5 star food. Wow, get the whole fish. Get some skewers, rice, bread. It's not for everyone, but try the lamb shank - it has a sweeter rice with plump raisins. Enjoy the virtual bride taking selfies with the menu!! Docking a point for minor operational issues, but know you've come here for the food, not the service. (Owners - fix the door open button in the washroom)

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    Great food we enjoyed, some of the items we eat at location and we make it to go also , taste and quality was nice

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    Very happy with the Kandahar Kabab chicken! Rich flavours and tender chicken. Highly recommend!

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    Afghan Kebab & Shawarma - A good tasting freshly made plate of food!

    Afghan Kebab & Shawarma

    3.3(41 reviews)
    4.4 km
    $

    When I was looking for a good shawarma place in Pickering, a search of positive reviews led me to…read moreAfghan Kebab and Shawarma. Clearly, we made an excellent choice, because my entire family was so pleased when they dug into their meals! We ordered online and, like mostly everything else that I've ordered on line, it would likely be better if I ate in-house or even picked up my order. However, it was, nonetheless, excellent, satisfying, flavourful food. Here's why its worth 4 stars: My husband ordered a 2 falafel combo, and reported that it was done perfectly. The falafel balls were plump, crispy and tender, and the sauces that he ordered complemented the wrap perfectly! Next time, he said, he will order turnip. The turnip wasn't listed as pickled, but actually it is, and it really enhances the foods. My son said that his chicken shawarma was "one of the best that I"ve had in Pickering." However, he mentioned that he would have preferred the pita to be more robustly toasted. This, however, could have been a result of the wait for delivery. My duaghter had wings and fries. She loves her food extremely seasoned, and added MSG to hers, but otherwise found them to be excellent. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate. I chose tabbouleh rather than salad, and that was excellent, and very generous with the parsely. the chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was beautifully cooked, with long grains that did not stick together at all. I have tried, and never succeeded, to get this same non-sticky and long grained finish on the rice, so the rice was a treat. The turnips and pickles perfectly complimented the dinner. Although the menu doesn't stipulate, the turnips are pickled and very tasty Overall, this is an excellent restaurant, and an outstanding shawarma place. It's family run, and I really enjoy supporting local restaurants. It is conveniently located at Whites and Kingston Rd.. There's plenty of parking, but not always totally close to the restaurant. We will certainly be ordering from here again!

    Even though I live not too far away, it's been years since I've eaten here, hence this is my first…read morereview of this place. Although I don't eat Afghan or Middle Eastern cuisine regularly, I do enjoy it. With three vertical rotisseries, the house specialty seems to be chicken shawarma. It looked good, but I had a craving for beef so I ordered the Beef Kebab, served with with rice, salad, and a choice of naan or a drink. The beef kebabs are made to order so it took a few minutes. At least I knew it was fresh! The included salad is also assembled as ordered, with your choice of ingredients.The seasoned rice was also freshly made. The entire plate was dressed with a variety of seasonings and sauces. Finally, the meat was placed on top and also dressed with sauces. Nice! Everything was delicious and I could see that it was obviously freshly made to order. The meat was well seasoned, tender, juicy, and flavourful, especially with the sauces on it. I even enjoyed the salad, where every component of it seemed fresh. This was a very good, flavourful meal. Beyond the good tasting food, the two fellows behind the counter were friendly and engaging. I think I'll have to come here more often!

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    Delicious beef kebab

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    Nadi Halal Kebab House - Mantoo

    Nadi Halal Kebab House

    4.5(12 reviews)
    8.3 kmScarborough

    We've had multiple take outs and dine ins, so it's finally time for the review! Nadi serves up…read moredelicious food in a quaint little space that offers regular table seating as well as elevated on-floor seating. We've tried their juicy kebabs, fork-tender braised lamb shank and appetizers (momos and the creamy roasted eggplant dish) and everything tasted top notch. This small restaurant is run by a family and the service can be a little slow, but you can rest assured the food you will receive is well worth the wait. If you're coming in for the first time, they will enthusiastically recommend their specialty items with warm smiles. Complimentary tea served during our last visit was fragrant and really elevated our meal to the next level. I look forward to returning to try out more of their menu very soon.

    Nestled in a quiet plaza in Scarborough, Nadi is an Afghan restaurant serving good quality kebabs…read moreand grilled dishes. We went there to try their Chicken Tandoori, sheekh kebab on rice served with salad and naan, and Lamb shank with rice and salad. I personally liked the tandoori chicken and felt that the other grilled meat could have had more flavour, it seemed a bit dry. We also tried their lamb shank with rice and salad and the meat was very tender cooked in a tomato based gravy. Definitely better than the grilled meat. But it wasn't the food that stole the show; it was the ambiance and the sense of community that truly made the experience memorable. Sharing a meal here sitting on their beautifully decorated space during the holy month of Ramadan brought forth a different experience which is what made it special!

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    Nadi Halal Kebab House - Eggplant dip

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    Osmow's Shawarma - Lamb shawsrma

    Osmow's Shawarma

    2.4(26 reviews)
    4.1 km

    I'm always glad to see new eateries opening in the East end as the dining choices can be slim out…read morein Durham region. I have tried Osmow's on Morningside and when I saw this one open in Pickering, I thought I'd give it a try. The location here is much bigger than the Morningside one and cleaner, too. We tried their Friday falafel special and a chicken shawarma wrap and both were acceptably tasty. The falafel special comes drowned in a variety of sauces which at first glance can seem a bit alarming to sauce-a-phobs like me. But addition of sauces did not overload the falafels and all in all, I enjoyed my lunch. The chicken shawarma wrap was HUGE and flavourful although I'm not sure if I really like sliced black olives in my shawarma wraps. I would probably stop in for more quick lunches when I'm in the area. Welcome to Pickering, Osmow's!

    I came here for the first time on Sunday afternoon when I was craving their famous garlic sauce. I…read moredecided to just get fries with garlic sauce since I wasn't too hungry at the time ( $5.15) . The fries were freshly made and lightly salted and drizzled with the famous garlic sauce. I also ordered a Falafel sandwich, which unfortunately will be my last time ordering this item. Their sandwich fixings are okkkk and their selection of sauces are not the greatest. Generally when you go to Osmow's it's always best to stick to the classic dishes like Chicken on the Rocks, Stix (or half & half) or alternatively falafel or beef if you're in the mood for something different. I honestly would never advise someone to get a wrap from Osmows in general, especially on their first visit. My go to order is: Chicken on the Rocks & Stix (half & half) - with two lines of hot sauce, it is super filling - enough for almost two people Overall, I think I might give this place another go, but I'll definitely be sticking to my usual order next time.

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    Medium Fries with Garlic Sauce $5.15

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