The food was pretty good, but it felt like it was missing something to make it great. I would go back with hesitation. The service is not really there, it's more like self service. The place could be kept more clean. Plenty of seating read more

Watan Kabob - Chicken Chaplee Dinner - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I know I should be starting out with the protein, but it's the rice that I come here for. The rice is just so fluffy and delicious. It's not dry at all, I find most of the kabob and shawarma places around here have dry and boring rice. But not here. Of course the rest of the food is great too! But it's the rice that brings me here. read more

Watan Kabob - Waziri Kebab Dinner - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

This is my family's favourite place to get Afghan kabab. You can get a dinner plate with salad, rice and naan for around $20 and guaranteed you'll have leftovers. They also offer the option with no rice which is slightly cheaper. The food is always top notch, it has the best meat quality. They also have other sides like mantu - didn't have space to try those this time. Their bolani is also pretty fire. You order and pay up front, they have a large seating area where you can grab a seat. They have screens around that displays the order number. Quick, delicious. 10/10 will be back. read more

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Great aphgan food! Highly recommend. Great service and a nice ambiance. I had the beef tikka over rice a mind really enjoyed.

Been to two locations; Dundas & Winston Churchill and the one at Matheson and Highway 10. The Dundas & Winston Churchill location is always busy, no matter what time of day!! They're pumping out food on the regular but not able to catch up with cleaning trays and dishes. Tables sometimes require wiping down. Have eaten here a number of times with other people and by myself. Normally I order tandoori chicken, salad and naan but on occasion will have something else. More recently I ate sultani with salad and naan. I really like the salad, fresh bread and sauces. Unfortunately the ground beef skewer contained quite a bit of fat and was not as lean as I was hoping. Most cuts of beef were lean and tender with a few pieces that were not. Chicken breast is usually lean with good flavour. Meats taste better the day of rather than the following day. It would be ideal if they offered half the amount of meat with a combo because it's too much sometimes, or mantoo as a combo instead of its own separate dish. The Matheson location is my preferred spot as it's not as busy. However, the women's washroom is usually in disarray, unlike the Dundas & Winston Churchill location, which is more kempt. Both locations have good service and helpful staff. The style of the eatery is order & pay first, then come collect your food once you see your number on the screen. Gives it a feel for a cafeteria style. Extra sauce is available if you ask and water is provided free of charge. You help yourself. read more

We spotted this place passing by and stopped in here for a quick lunch. We are glad we did. Our intention was to grab and go but the place was so inviting we decided to eat in. They offer a complimentary hot tea which in itself was very good. We both had a Chaplee kabob wrap which is spicy minced beef kabob in a thin bread wrapper. They asked what level of spice we wanted and we decided on hot - which had some real heat but wasn't too hot. Wow these were great. Super tasty well spiced beef, hot off the grill, with some crunchy accompanying veg. The wrapper had just enough elasticity to hold it all together. It came with a creamy minty sauce and a fresh tomato salsa as little side dips. It was just delicious. With the aforementioned tea to go with it, this wrap was perfection. Can't wait to go back again and try all the other delicious stuff on the extensive menu. Yum! read more

Watan Kabob - Chaplee wrap - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Food is always fresh and perfect in taste. Serving time can vary at peak hours. Although ambiance is not that upscale but always a great fulfilling experience. A family favorite read more

Food is good and you don't have tip And I love the firnee. The best firnee in the city! read more

While at McD, we did a scan of local restaurants and noticed this one was nearby. We went in screening was done by security. It was a bit weird, we displayed the vaccination and he just wanted to see Id. Well were vaccinated. There are about 15 items available for options with description of each item and ample of seating. Order items, pay and wait for your number to be called. They even serve baklava, I asked if it was made in house they said yes. It was 5 pieces for $7.50 (pricey in my opinion. Ordered the chicken snd beef and lamb shank dinner. I also ordered the sea bass take out. The mests were done very well, you can ask for a pitcher kf water if you want water. The portion sizes were okay, lots of rice though. If you have a small stomach order with the salad and naan. The sea bass was not good, the seasoning was off. Following Johnny's Tip on Yelp, the first does take a long time -I did not feel it was worth the wait. They dont know how to cook fish here, the first was a mess of spices that didn't work. The seating is a fancy cafeteria style. The washrooms were poorly managed, I was in the female washroom and one sink was clogged and the other working. Overall for the price, I think I can consider this a hidden gem. (Just a note, about 24 hours after eating at this establishment, myself and my food companion were experiencing food poisoning symptoms. We strongly believe between the no alcohol sport bar bite, the mcd liquid order and this place, it was possibly this location. We also noticed when staff was getting more styrofoam takeout containers from the back they were still wearing the same food serving gloves and continued food serving -very likely handwashing is not done frequently enough here. Anyone else get food poisoning? Okay confirmed, I see yelper Z.H. also got food poisoning) I just pulled my IG photos off on this place. read more

Absolutely a waste of money. Barg Kabob was so dry, salty and over cooked you could not chew it. The bread was hard as a brick. My partner had the chicken kabob that had so much salt you couldn't eat it. What a shame. read more

As a vegetarian and vegan family, this is the most unusual place to go, but we did. The people on the counter were knowledgeable and answered our questions as to which had meat products and dairy or eggs in some items. Ordered a veggie wrap, a bolani (Flat Grilled Bread stufffed with potatoes), Dough ( a yogurt drink similar to the salty Indian lassi) and a side order of fries. The veggie wrap was simple with no spice, just seasoned with salt and pepper. The flat bread wrap fresh and delicious. The Bolani was again freshly made with loads of potatoes and grilled. A bit oily but delicious and would definitely order again with the request of using less oil. The accompanying salsa type dip was good. Tomatoes with onions and a bit of spice. The yogurt drink with mint was OK and a bit watered down for the Mrs. a good choice on a hot day. The side order of fries was huge and more like a family size. Perfectly fried and seasoned and crisp on the outside and soft inside. The wrap, bolani and fries were made vegan. So all in all a good visit. read more

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If you are into Afghan food, you should definitely try this place out. I've been here twice and both times were excellent! I had the fish tandoori on my first visit which was a huge slab of sea bass with tandoori spices and the the chicken tandoori on the second visit. Both tasted great but if I had to pick, I would choose the chicken tandoori. I always get their dinner portion which comes with rice and salad and a naan bread on the side. They give you 2 types of sauces to go with your meal which added the extra flavors. If I have a complaint, it would be their naan bread. It's big and all but a little hard for my liking. Overall, the service was quick and portions are huge! Will definitely come back! read more

Watan Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Delicious food with large portions and at a reasonable price - is what defines Watan Kabob. I had the Beef Tikka Kabob and it was such a satisfactory experience (despite takeout). The box was loaded with juicy meats and plenty of salads. The large Afghan naan was a perfect complement along with the sauces and meats. There are so many things in the plate that you can get a different experience in every bite. Price was acceptable, and trust me, you will be full or won't be able to finish because the quantity is plenty. The store is in a fast-casual setting. You can feel free to dine in or take out. The store interior is pretty nice too. I will definitely come back again! read more

Watan Kabob - Beef Tikka Kabob Dinner (take-out) - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

The food has no taste. I don't understand why they are so busy. I hope people do not think this is actual Afghan food. No flavor at all. There is no flavor in the kabobs. read more

We were very impressed with the quality, size, and price of the lamb shank. Both chicken dishes were also good. The hand cut fries had a good flavor and seasoning but were somewhat soggy. Enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant. Will likely return in the future! read more

I love middle eastern food, and Watan is one of two places (apart from Bamiyan) that I frequent at least once a month. The star dish for this place is their slow braised lamb shank and stewed raisin/carrot topping on top of basmati rice. The shank is always tender, and always a delight. The rest of the grilled meat dishes, though, are usually overcooked. It's quite a waste to have tenderloin or lamb chops cooked to well-done stage such that they are no longer succulent or tender. In terms of marinate, I find Bamiyan does it better. Fish dishes are forgettable. Portions are very decent, although wait times can be half an hour or more, even if it is not a full house. read more

Watan Kabob - Braised lamb shank dinner, best dish of the house - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Food today was only passable but has been better in the past. The chicken and filet mignon were over cooked and a bit dry. Like they had been cooked an hour before and left on a warmer. On the plus side, it only took twenty minutes today - many times it has taken much longer. But the food is very flavourful- that's why we come back. read more

Watan Kabob is an Afghani restaurant located in Mississauga, Ontario that serves 100% Halal Afghani dishes ranging from kabobs to tandoori chicken to fresh fish. Their recently opened second location is located at the corner of Winston Churchill Blvd and Dundas St W which straddles the border of Mississauga and Oakville. I have been to their original Matheson Blvd location quite a few times but was happy to hear they opened a new location hoping that the second location wouldn't be as busy and hectic. I went on a recent Friday night and decided to go with my normal order of a Wazeri Kabob dinner ($13.99 plus tax) which consists of 1 skewer of a chicken breast kabob, 1 skewer of a kofta kabob, basmati rice, a salad and fresh naan bread. The chicken breast kabob and kofta kabob were perfectly cooked and seasoned, tender and juicy. The basmati rice was nice and fluffy, the salad was fresh and the naan bread was right out of the oven. The new location has a more upscale decor and can accommodate larger groups. At the same time because the new location can accommodate large groups, it's as busy if not busier than their original location around dinner time. Overall, Watan Kabob is a really good choice if you are looking for delicious authentic Afghani food that is reasonably priced and really well executed. read more

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Great food and value! It's an Afghan grill house that specializes in skewered meats. It's a casual place where you order and pay first, choose wherever you want to sit, then wait for your order number to be featured on a video screen for pick-up (similar to McDonald's). On an early Sunday evening (7pm), it was not too busy, but we still had about 10 order numbers ahead of us until we received our order. The staff are friendly and efficient. The kabobs options include chicken, beef, lamb, and fish with salad, and an option of naan or rice. The Wazeri comes with chicken and kofta (ground beef and lamb with spices). We also ordered a side of lamb shank side ($7.99), and doogh, a light yogurt-cucumber drink with herbs. It was generally quite salty, but it went well with the naan bread and the salad. The chicken was flavourful and juicy, and was the highlight of the three meats we tried. The doogh was also a refreshing drink to have along with the meat! The washrooms need a bit of work, but the restaurant is good for groups and families. read more

Watan Kabob - Wazeri combo: chicken, kofta, salad, and naan (not shown). - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Hands down one of the best places I have had fish at. I can't wait to go back and get this fish again!! It was soo flaky and well seasoned!!! And let me tell you the size of this fish was massive!! Actually their potion sizes are crazy and you will try to eat it all. I also had the chicken kabob and it was good but I didn't have room to even try to eat it after the fish. read more

Watan Kabob - Fish - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Made a phone order. Waited ten mins on line before someone answers. Goes straight to hold with music. Learn how to answer the phone please hold, instead of putting someone on straight hold. Go in to pick up the food, not that busy. 645pm Now I wait patiently for my food. Only two numbers in front of me in the board. Which states not that busy. Number 187 ticket come up. I trust everything is there. Leave the restaurant trust ING everything is there. Get a phone call from. The restaurant, we forgot to give the fish in your fish dinner. Worker asks me are you in area? Are you coming to get it? I paid for it what choice do I have. I guess no common sense. With gas prices at high, my inconvenience to pick up the fish, while the other food in the car is suiting there getting cold. Sorry about that sir, no offer if compensation of any kind. As long as they have the money they really don't care about customers I really enjoyed the soggy fries, tandoori wrap which was soggy. Keep up the excellent customer service, this is not he first time it has happened to me. All I have to say is, it takes months to find a new customer, it take one second to lose one. Ost one for sure. If there was a negative 1 for customer and for food quality, this ace has it. Keep it up u are doing well with bad customer and soggy food. read more

Busy place on a Saturday night. We ordered the Lamb chops and the kofta and tandoori chicken combo... Seating can be a challenge especially for large groups. It's very busy with one group that literally occupied an entire row of 20 seats. Order up front and grab a seat or vice versa depending if you want to gamble. Food came out reasonably quickly. The ticket numbers are broadcast on a tv screen so you know when to go up and get your own order. All the food was tasty although the kofta and tandoori chicken were better than the lamb. It feels a bit rushed as the experience is akin to finding parking at Costco where you have people scoping out your seats while you're still eating and waiting close by for you to finish so they can swoop in. read more

Always been my favorite grill to go place. Last couple of times I suffered from diarrhea after eating. I eliminated all other factors and can't down to this meal. What's going on guys? read more

Our delicious two lamb shank meals - his regular - mine with a Greek salad. Absolutely delicious, spacious and inviting atmosphere. Friendly, prompt staff. Would come again. read more

Watan Kabob - Lamb shank meals, one regular one with salad. - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Used to be my favorite restaurant. Customer service is amazing but the quality of the ground beef in the kebobs and Chaplin Kebob basically all there ground beef is so bad. It is full of fat. Hard fat that can't be chewed. Sometimes you even get the odd little bone that will break your tooth. I wish they would have kept the quality good as they are doing so well. Sad to see the decline in food quality. Also prices getting too high. read more

I love their food! I've never actually dined in, usually take out. Their tandoori chicken wrap is really good! They don't use the typical naan bread for the wrap, kind of reminds me of roti, it's delicious! The only thing with the wraps is the sauces tend to go towards one end of the wrap so you don't really get to taste the sauce until you're almost done - maybe spread out the sauces? I'm sure it drains down towards the bottom if they're held up right. Their Chapli kebab and afghani bread are really good as well. Rice is so amazing with the spices. I can understand some reviews that state the service not being the best as I have also experienced lack of customer service when I've gone to pick up my order. Which is probably why I get take out only But the food is great! Very similar to Bamiyan read more

Hi fellow foodies out there , I am giving this place a horrible rating mainly because I have never seen such disorganized Kaos in a restaurant in my life along with the worst customer service I have experienced in a long time ... Let's start with the food I ordered the chicken and meat kabobs with salad and there nan type bread this place you have to pay at counter then your food comes out ....let's just say that it was me and only another couple and I waited about 20 minutes for my food to come out...I don't know how they can be so slow at lunch hour when I counted about 16 people working in back kitchen ..the portion that came out was large for sure and well worth the $13.00 for the amount of food you get, but both the chicken and meat were extremely over cooked and dry the salad was dry with hardly any dressing on it could not even taste the dressing on salad , I would never go back to this place again for the poorest customer service and food quality was way below poor read more

Watan Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Love their food! But not the Kabuli pulao. Other than the rice, the rest was great! Yummmmyy read more

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Ive been on the hunt for good afghan food in the GTA for a while now. Im so happy i ran into this place unexpectedly, driving down dundas hungry with the fam one day, after running some errands. Portions are great. Food is tasty and fresh. Cant say anything bad. If youre craving this will deff hit the spot. 5/5 recommend. read more

Watan Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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My favourite place to dig-in for rice and chunks,forgetting everything about calories. Well, as new location is pretty wide and very good for big groups compared to one in Mathieson . Some concerns with very dark walls ! They still have to work more on floor cleaning after messy weather. Many tables you can spot rice here and there ! Take away could more enjoyable option. read more

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Delicious! I had the Tandoori chicken and would definitely get it again. Portion sizes were large and a good value for the price. They forgot to bring my food out of the kitchen so I ended up waiting almost 30 minutes for it while our party ate. The staff then tried to convince me they had already given it to me? Anyway the service was pretty lousy as you can see from other comments, but the food certainly made up for it. read more

Watan Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Always on point! Been going to this place and other location for more than 4yrs or so. Food ALWAYS been amazing. So fresh meats and vegetables. I can not complain anything about the food, I have tried mostly all their menu. My favs had to be tandoori chicken and chopan lamb chop. Mmmm. Must tried. Not a huge fan of the ground meats. Service can be better, like waiting for more than 15mins for food. Overall the food will always keep me coming back. read more

New location lots to improve upon. Food is identical to Bamiyan Kebab. More selection if you like Fish. Overall food quality is a B+ Management is poor. Place is run by young people and lacks floor awareness. Tables left behind with leftover plates etc. are not cleared in a timely manner. Bathroom needs serious work. Staff members hanging out and chit chatting while toilets are left in poor conditions. See pics. read more

Watan Kabob - Afghan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Lamb leg rice is very good and good price and fast，come back all the time，chinses also love

This is my second visit to this restaurant. The food is super amazing and yummy. The service is fast and there is always someone to assist. I love the family environment. My favourite is the Fish tandoori, looks good and tastes delicious. read more

This location is new. And wow it will be around a while. The location at dundas and Winston Churchill has been a plague area for restaurants. Countless restaurants have fallen to the traffic of the area. But Watan Kabab was so busy, not only was there zero parking. But the order I called in was ready for pick up after just over an hour. We ordered the mantoo to starts. Large dumplings in a wonderful sauce. The lentils were cooked perfectly. The chicken and beef kababs were perfectly spiced and cooked. It wasn't spicy. But the spices were lovely. The tandoori chicken was also lovely flavoured. And a bit spicy on the tongue. The rice was perfect. It's even better with raisins and carrots on top (if you like that kind of thing). The chaplee is huge. Come hungry. And the firnee was sweet and soft. A nice compliment to the meal. I'll come back for sure. For the cost the servings are huge. read more

I was very eager to try this restaurant with me and my family, but when I arrived I was surprised at how chaotic it was. Barely any space to move around or walk properly without bumping into anyone. I'm from America and I've heard many great things about this place but I was so let down. There were no seats available for me and my family to even sit. There were two reserved tables which we asked for nicely but it turned out the owner of the restaurant Reserved it for his family...come on man you have waiting; paying customers who would love to sit down and enjoy the food. We had to drive back and eat the food at home. The only reason I'm giving it two stars is because it was very good food. read more

I ordered half chicken dinner to go and got food near to raw and cooked completely disgusted overly priced drinks I paid $6.99 plus tax for labeled as fruit salad filled with ice creme only!! Never going there again!!! read more

Food is just fine; however very outer hall is specially very congested. Also the place is extremely dirty, trash all over on the floor, tables and everywhere you can imagine. Similarly washrooms were horribly disgusting, soap containers were empty and no napkins. While coming out of the washroom I peaked in the pantry area as door was little open and it looked extremely dirty. I am surprised city has no control to maintain hygiene of these eateries, can be a source of disease spreading alongside serving food. read more

Not a big fan of this place, first of all the food is extremely dry. The chicken and the kabobs/tenderloin is almost inedible. The salad was soggy so you could tell it wasn't fresh. Not to mention stomache pains the next day as the food was passing. The only decent dish is the lamb shank but other then that I didnt enjoy my meal. read more