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.

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.

Kabab Paradise is my go-to spot for falafel. As a plant based eater its great to have another form…read moreof eating Chickpeas. I've been coming here for over 8 years, and I don't know why I haven't reviewed it sooner! The food is always fresh, never dry, and ready on time. The portions are generous, the flavors are spot on, and the staff always make you feel welcome. Before you leave, do yourself a favor and grab a Mango Lassi and a piece of baklava for dessert. it's absolutely worth it. Consistently great food and service every single time!

Delicious local Afghan restaurant - love the chicken gyro platter and chicken chapli kebabs. Huge…read moreportions, great service, and nice ambience. The food holds up well for takeout. Don't forget to try their cream puff cigars for dessert - they're super light and satisfy my sweet tooth perfectly.

Food was really yummy; however, I wish that the ratio of rice to meat was a little more even (i.e I…read morefeel like a little more meat would have been nice). Staff was friendly and it didn't take too long so it was nice. Would definitely order from them again!

Very, very, very surprised only because I remember what the scenario was like with the previous…read moreowner, but it's day and night not that there was anything wrong with the previous owners. I would've thought maybe it was a three all day long but after dinner tonight and getting to meet.Muhamme it was definitely a five and we will absolutely be back. We start off with an appetizer of chicken Samosa and not anything like an Indian Samosa a little bit different and very tasty not greasy, a nice crunch. My wife had the lamb Gyro platter that came with a plate of their rice with carrots and raisins, and a side dish and pita bread and I had the lamb shank platter. The meat on the lamb shank was to die, for it melted right off the bone. It was perfectly cooked. Tenders can be soft as can be tasty as can be a nice shoe of pink on the inside and the sauce that it was in we were dipping the pita bread in it, as well as some of the pieces for my wife's platter, which was also extremely tender very unexpected. Overall, it definitely rings bells for us as another food group that now we have a regular place to go.

We found this restaurant on TikTok and the service was spectacular and the food was delicious!…read moreRecommendations from the waiter were also so good!

food slaps, atmosphere is great, man who i am assuming is the owner is incredibly welcoming and…read morevery kind. got the spinach sambosas, chicken kebab, and kofta kebab will most definitely return

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 was hands down one of the best experiences I've ever had at a restaurant!!! From start to…read morefinish, our experience was top notch. The decor is absolutely stunning. We loved enjoying the different art pieces and way they did the bar. The service was outstanding. Such a friendly waiter who had great recommendations and really took his time with us. The mint lemonade was super delicious!! We shared the dumpling app which was flavorful and interesting and the hummus was of course amazing with the fresh pita. My filet mignon kabob was so succulent and tender. 5/5 stars Of course we had to get desserts. The chai was outstanding. I was surprised that the mango cheesecake was so delicious! It does get busy here with big families but can't wait to come back. Exquisite.

Absolutely over priced! Starting with the basics of getting…read moreour order right. We had ordered the lamb korma and they ended up serving us chicken instead. I couldn't remember if I was wrong but on the bill we were charged for a different item It had gotten to the point where it wasn't worth the discussion otherwise if it were up to me, i would have brought it up with my waitress. For the portion you get, the prices are absolutely insane and not worth it.

Firstly it smells incredible when you walk in. We were greeted so warmly by the gentleman behind…read morethe counter that it felt like we'd just stepped in someone's home. Being it was our first time here, we asked them to surprise us with whatever their best dishes are. There are 3 of us. They brought this amazing platter of rice with a variety of beautifully roasted meats, 2 side salads and the "topping" of carrots, raisins and almonds. Every single bite was delicious. We live an hour away but will absolutely fine a reason to return. Eating here again is reason enough.

The whole group left feeling our choice was the right one. Each selection delivers excellent taste…read more Their attention to detail is remarkable. The dishes please the palate, charges seem fair and service is remarkable. We intend to come back within days.