Shinwari
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About Shinwari
Shinwari is an Afghan restaurant in Ilford, on Cranbrook Rd at numbers 229-231. Its dining room is decorated in red and gold, and the halal menu draws on both Afghan and Persian cooking. Mix platters bring a variety of meats together in a single order, which gives the kitchen's grilled range a place on the table. Kabuli pulao and lamb shanks appear among the mains. Beyond the Afghan label, the restaurant is also listed under the Asian, Pakistani and Persian restaurant categories.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mixed platter, lamb shanks, chicken karahi and kabuli pulao.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mixed platter, lamb shanks, chicken karahi and kabuli pulao.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the platters. One family describes a Sunday lunch platter with a great variety of meat, and another praises the special BBQ platter. Close behind, a repeat visitor plans to return for the lamb shanks, and the chicken karahi is called good. Reviewers also mention friendly staff, a lovely atmosphere, fresh food and a real Afghan taste. The complaints are specific. One diner found the kabuli pulao not fresh, and another said the mix platter was not cooked through. A delivery order of Angoori tikka and naan drew a poor review for a small portion of lamb cubes, a long wait for the food, and a phone complaint that ended with the restaurant hanging up. Even so, one lunch guest wrote that he could barely move after the platter feast but had no regrets.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often point to the platters. One family describes a Sunday lunch platter with a great variety of meat, and another praises the special BBQ platter. Close behind, a repeat visitor plans to return for the lamb shanks, and the chicken karahi is called good. Reviewers also mention friendly staff, a lovely atmosphere, fresh food and a real Afghan taste. The complaints are specific. One diner found the kabuli pulao not fresh, and another said the mix platter was not cooked through. A delivery order of Angoori tikka and naan drew a poor review for a small portion of lamb cubes, a long wait for the food, and a phone complaint that ended with the restaurant hanging up. Even so, one lunch guest wrote that he could barely move after the platter feast but had no regrets.
Featured reviews
- Saqib Khan
“Best out of best restaurant in Illford real Afgan’s taste”
- Shahid Jahangir
“very amazing atmosphere & staff is very friendly I have visited so many times always have great taste & good experience new guy kabir and his team was wonderful ppl ,planing to visit again for lamb shanks all the best guyz many thanks”
- Muzammil Hashmi
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful dinner hosted by Mohammed Kabeer and his dear friend from Hyderabad. The hospitality was truly outstanding—warm, welcoming, and filled with genuine kindness. The dinner was absolutely delicious, with every dish full of flavour and prepared with great care. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the lovely atmosphere. A heartfelt thank you to Mohammed Kabeer and his friend for making the evening so special. Their kindness, hospitality, and delicious food made it a memorable dinner experience. Wonderful people, amazing food, and exceptional hospitality! Highly recommended. ❤️🍽️✨”
- jahid5244
“I paid £30 for Angoori tikka and a naan bread which had 12 pieces of lamb cubes. I had better food at Afghan Grill in Bethnal Green where the food was amazing. Their mix grill cost £35. Total cost me £65 to feed 4 people comfortably and I had to have a doggy bag. Also, the food tasted much better than Shinwari. I tried calling Shinwari restaurant to explain but they hanged up after I made a complaint. It took them almost an hour to cook and deliver the food too. Very disappointing. Shame really as I normally like to be loyal to restaurants who provide good food.”
- Gohar Bhatti
“I cam here with my wife and kids i have ordered special platter BBQ was very nice chicken karahi good but kabuli pulao was not fresh taste was not good. Except rice everything was perfect”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Modern dining room with traditional decor of reds and golds serving halal Afghan and Persian menu.”
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Cozy
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Brunch
- Dessert
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Shinwari
- 0 mi£1–10Good for kids
takeaway food, good prices
- Sultan Restaurant4.44,1610.1 mi£10–70Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
chicken shish, birthday cake with candles, complimentary bread and sauce
- Punjab Grill4.42460.1 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
soya chaap, samosa chaat, Godfather cocktail
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShinwariWheelchair accessible · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.01,052 | — | £10–70 | mixed platter, lamb shanks, chicken karahi |
| Essex Spicy Chicken & PizzaGood for kids | 3.9168 | 0 mi | £1–10 | takeaway food, good prices |
| Sultan RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.44,161 | 0.1 mi | £10–70 | chicken shish, birthday cake with candles, complimentary bread and sauce |
| Punjab GrillVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.4246 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | soya chaap, samosa chaat, Godfather cocktail |
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