Cancel

Open app

Search

Pamir Diner

3.6 (27 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

Pamir Diner Afghan Restaurant Photos

Business Info

PAMIR DINER ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Pamir Diner

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

the menu of the restaurant
Doug W.

There were 6 of us and we made reservations. The food is that good you need to make reservations for this restaurant. There is no liquor served which would have been nice but not necessary. You go for the food. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and looking at the menu and with her recommendation we chose the kebab throne. The price looks steep but when you consider 6 individual orders and the variety of meats this was the far better deal. I had the chicken corn soup and it was great. Well worth it. The extra Afghan spices used really made the soup unique. Of the 16 skewers of meat (4 kinds) we still packed up 6 skewers. The rice was a large plate , more than enough for the 6 of us. The potato bolani was great and more than enough. The pakawra was great. Firm in the middle. Over all we will go back to this place with guests.

a view of the dining area
Viva B.

This is a small Mom & Pop type restaurant owned by the Yousofi family who immigrated in 2009. The Yousofi family brought the rich flavors of Afghan food to Vancouver. I had Chicken Korma, which is slightly different from Indian Cuisine & it was wonderful. It was tomato based with a cilantro sauce & came with white rice, salata, & chatni. My friend had Kabuli Palaw & Lamb Shank, my other friend had Chicken Kebab & they were both equally delicious. The service was great, friendly & quick!

Pamir Happy Platter ($18)
C. H.

We stopped by for lunch. We were seated right away. A high chair was available for our child. Menus and water were dropped off shortly after we were seated. We ordered the kebab plate, happy platter, mango juice and rice pudding. It took a bit of time for everything to arrive but it was worth the wait. It was a satisfying meal trying a variety of appetizers and kebabs. It was my first time trying the different appetizers other than the Afghan bread. I really enjoyed the potato bolani which was a wheat crust with a soft potato filling. The other items on the appetizer platter were good and paired well with the kebabs. The naan was very thin and crispy. The meat kebabs were tender, juicy and seasoned well. The mango juice was thick and almost like a smoothie texture. The rice pudding was a nice mix of spices and had almond slivers. Service was good. Our server dropped off extra plates and napkins so we can share the food easily. We had leftovers to take home for another meal. Covid precautions were in place. Contact information was collected for tracing purposes. Staff wore face masks. Hand sanitizer was unfortunately located at the payment area instead of the front of the restaurant.

Kebab Platter

Amazing food. Great portions. Excellent service and staff. Relaxing atmosphere. Looking forward to dining here often.

Dinner combination for 2
Sylwia P.

We ordered a dinner for two. There was more than enough food. The food was good. We had leftovers. The waiter was nice and was checking on us. The only thing I didn't like was that couple of guests were extremely extremely loud, to the point that in order for us to hear one another we had to talk louder as well.

Complimentary Baklava

See all

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of C. H.
46
2432
21826

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of M T.
0
3
0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Excellent quality, love their kebabs, Afghan pulao and Tikkas! A good addition to the halal restaurant market

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of A O.
0
1
0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Pamir Diner Reviews in Other Languages

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Afghan 312 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Zarak By Afghan Kitchen - UZBEKI PALAU

Zarak By Afghan Kitchen

4.5(150 reviews)
18.3 kmMount Pleasant

Very ethnic spot. We went for an early dinner on a Sunday without any reservation. They could still…read moreaccomodate us on the patio but the patio directly overlooks the main road and the road noise is definitely not something we enjoyed very much. No other concern other than the road noise. We were a party of three - 2 adults and one 5-year old toddler. We ordered 4 things - 1. Mantu - very good but expensive for 4 dumplings 2, Chicken Shami Kebab - Comes with super soft buttery naan bread, Melt in the mouth kebabs and possibly the best kebab of my life. My son loved it and primarily ate most of it. 3. Uzbeki Palaw - Very good but the rice to meat ratio could be disappointing. 4. One cocktail and it was very good, very ethnically inspired. Everything was amazing. Portion sizes are small and we finished everything. Our server was so warm and advised visiting during brunch hours the next time to enjoy more kebabs given we likes it the best. Other tips! 1. Service is fairly quick. We were in and out within the hour. 2. There is street parking but finding a spot may still be challenging at any point. There is parking in the building but when we visited, the entrance to it was not working. 3. Reservations are highly recommended for weekends to be seated inside which is very chic and upscale. 4. Menu is pretty kid friendly food and none of the food was remotely spicy.

The customer service is great! Good communication and quick responses. I had to change my…read morereservations a couple of times and they were kind and accommodating. We had 5 people for a birthday. The service was amazing. Our server was super nice, kinda funny, and just great service overall. He called the birthday girl by name and really gave her a great experience. The restaurant is clean, well lit, and comfortable Food. Excellent! From the mandu, to the fried chicken, to the lamb shoulder, and chicken kebabs. I don't think there was a single dish that we didn't like. My favorite was the lamb. It was so tender and paired with the pickles was great contrast. Some other favorites from our group was the fried Chicken, mandu, and the corn bread. The daily butter was fantastic. Finally, we got the vegan chocolate mousse, and we expected it to be kind of small but it was shareable between three people and it was delicious. Overall great experience! I would definitely come back and try the other menu items.

Photos
Zarak By Afghan Kitchen
Zarak By Afghan Kitchen - CornBread

CornBread

Zarak By Afghan Kitchen - Spicy Aushak

See all

Spicy Aushak

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant - Potato parwar - so crispy and delicious!

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

3.9(274 reviews)
20.8 kmGranville Island/False Creek
$$

Had dinner at Afghan Horsemen and overall it was a solid experience, especially if you're coming…read morefor hearty, traditional Afghan food. We ordered a kebab meat platter and it definitely delivers on portion size. The standout for me was the grilled meats, especially the lamb chops and chicken kebabs. They were well-seasoned, nicely charred, and not dry (which is where a lot of places miss the mark). The rice was fragrant and paired well with everything, though pretty standard. Service was good. The atmosphere leans traditional and a bit dated, but it fits the vibe of the place. Overall: worth going for if you're craving grilled meats and a filling meal, just don't expect anything particularly refined. It's about comfort food and generous portions.

Afghan Horseman has been in Vancouver since 1974 and used to be located on Broadway & Cambie till…read morethey moved to their current location by Granville Island over 20 years. This was my first time visiting the restaurant, and the food and service were both excellent. Looking forward to my next return. My friend and I decided the Horseman Specialty Platter which serves 2 people. We started with the Humous (yellow split pea), Sabzi Mast (spinach & yogurt dip), pita bread and a salad with cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes and feta cheese. The platter was filled with a delicious rice, baked eggplant, potatoes and 3 meats (chicken kebab, Lamb Shish Kebab, Lamb Shoulder Chop). We couldn't finish as there was so much food, so took some home. We finished with Pistachio Ice Cream (pistachio, saffron & rosewater) and it was rich and delicate and a perfect ending. Once of the best I had in town. Décor is tradition and relaxing. You can ask for the traditional floor seating or table. Reservation recommended but was can early and they were able to accommodate us. Free mall complex parking but ensure you register. Many metered parking on the streets within 2-3 block radius. The #50 bus stopped right in front of the restaurant.

Photos
Afghan Horsemen Restaurant
Afghan Horsemen Restaurant - Horseman platter - easily feeds 2 to 3 people

Horseman platter - easily feeds 2 to 3 people

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant - Pita, Greek salad, spinach dip and hummus that comes with the Horseman platter

See all

Pita, Greek salad, spinach dip and hummus that comes with the Horseman platter

Afghan Chopan Bakery & Diner - Very good !

Afghan Chopan Bakery & Diner

4.6(20 reviews)
17.6 kmGolden Village

Came here with 2 friends and left with leftovers enough for another meal! The portions here are…read morehuge and the prices are really fair. I definitely recommend getting the qabeli pallow dinner and the mantu dinner. The beef inside the pallow was super soft and well seasoned, and the mantu was loaded with juicy ground beef. Everything was very flavourful, and I loved every bite. Our server was also very pleasant, and the decor of the restaurant followed a home-y theme. I'd definitely recommend this place!

This is such a great restaurant in Richmond that no one talks about! I've been in the mood to just…read moretry different cuisines around the lower mainland, and Afghan Chopan was highly rated. I'm embarrassed to say that this was probably my first or second time eating Afghan food, but definitely not the last time. Everything was super delicious and I can't wait to come back! We ordered the couple dinner for 2 ($33.95) which was a total steal! We were so full at the end. All the skewers and rice was well flavoured. I loved mixing the rice with the chutney - the flavours were amazing. We also upgraded our drink to an Iced Chai, and it was super refreshing and not overly sweet! It was actually quite busy during dinner time, and I liked that many of the patrons were of different ethnicities. When the waiter learned that it was our first time there, he was so patient and helpful when we were ordering as well. Would highly recommend trying this place out!

Photos
Afghan Chopan Bakery & Diner - Decor

Decor

Afghan Chopan Bakery & Diner - Tender beef

Tender beef

Afghan Chopan Bakery & Diner - Entrance

See all

Entrance

Pamir Diner - afghani - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...