Afghan Kitchen
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About Afghan Kitchen
Afghan Kitchen is an Afghan restaurant on Islington Green in London, offering halal dishes for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. The compact dining room uses shared tables for communal style meals. The menu includes Afghan bread, lamb with spinach, aubergine in yogurt, and other rice and stew dishes, with 23 options in total. Reservations are recommended, and payment is cash only. The kitchen also serves lentil dhal, lamb with potatoes, chicken in yoghurt sauce, and baklava. It opens Tuesday to Saturday and closes Mondays and Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Difficult to find a space
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
23 dishes · mains £2–50- Lavand-E-Murgh£11.00
- Qurma-E-Gosht - Kachalo£11.00
- Qurma Suhzi Gosht£11.00
- Qurma-E-Mahi - Kachalo£11.00
- Banjon Borani£11.00
- Borani Kado£11.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lentil dhal, lamb with potatoes, afghan bread and chicken in yoghurt sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lentil dhal, lamb with potatoes, afghan bread and chicken in yoghurt sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the lamb with potatoes and the aubergine in yogurt as standout dishes, praising their rich, authentic flavors. The Afghan bread and lentil dall also earn repeated mentions for their taste and hearty quality, with several noting the communal, intimate atmosphere and shared tables. A few reviewers highlight the chicken in yogurt sauce for its distinct minty note, while the baklava is described as nicely balanced, not overly sweet. Service is frequently called friendly and fast, and many appreciate the reasonable prices for a city location. Some note the cash-only policy and suggest coming early or booking ahead, as the restaurant is popular. One reviewer reports food arriving microwaved, and another describes the texture of some dishes as ordinary.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the lamb with potatoes and the aubergine in yogurt as standout dishes, praising their rich, authentic flavors. The Afghan bread and lentil dall also earn repeated mentions for their taste and hearty quality, with several noting the communal, intimate atmosphere and shared tables. A few reviewers highlight the chicken in yogurt sauce for its distinct minty note, while the baklava is described as nicely balanced, not overly sweet. Service is frequently called friendly and fast, and many appreciate the reasonable prices for a city location. Some note the cash-only policy and suggest coming early or booking ahead, as the restaurant is popular. One reviewer reports food arriving microwaved, and another describes the texture of some dishes as ordinary.
Featured reviews
- Michael Cheng
“eclectic as reasonably priced in a really cosy setting quite modern and tight but not a big fan of the overall rustic Afghan traditional cuisine, the lamb hammer the fish, even the bread had interesting flavours. flavours but overall the texture I would say is white normal so I would give this a try and see for yourself”
- Melody Xie
“Family run hidden gem! Delicious food full of flavour, lovely service and very clean and lovely atmosphere 😊 I will be back!! …”
- Beth B
“Called in for a quick dinner - we enjoyed lamb with potatoes, breads, the aubergine dish, breads & pickles. The staff were friendly & the food was delicious. Prices too were excellent considering the city location. Hope to revisit soon!”
- Angela
“A really lovely and filling meal. I especially recommend the afghan bread and lentil dall. It is worth the wait if you end up having to. It is a cash only restaurant however they make sure to tell you before seating or for a reservation. There is a Tesco nearby to withdraw cash which is very helpful. The mint at the end of the meal is a really lovely touch.”
- E HH
“Delicious, healthy food. Particularly liked the chicken in yoghurt sauce and lentil dhal. Nice intimate space, we shared a table with another group and added to the communal atmosphere. Food is reasonably priced and service was v quick. Highly recommend!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Compact dining room with shared tables and a menu of homemade bread, warming stews and rice dishes.”
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegan dishes
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- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Offerings· 5
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
Location
Restaurants near Afghan Kitchen
- Kipferl Restaurant & Patisserie4.51,8800 mi£10–50Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
veal schnitzel, potato salad, linzer torte
- Nando's Islington4.11,5430.1 mi
vegan imitator wrap, bottomless drinks machine, beanie burger
- Kanada-Ya4.42,2190.1 mi
tonkotsu ramen, truffle ramen, cha mori ramen
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan KitchenReservations | 4.4881 | — | £10–20 | lentil dhal, lamb with potatoes, afghan bread |
| Kipferl Restaurant & PatisserieOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.51,880 | 0 mi | £10–50 | veal schnitzel, potato salad, linzer torte |
| Nando's Islington | 4.11,543 | 0.1 mi | — | vegan imitator wrap, bottomless drinks machine, beanie burger |
| Kanada-Ya | 4.42,219 | 0.1 mi | — | tonkotsu ramen, truffle ramen, cha mori ramen |
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