Ariana II

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  Chapman Family

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Probably the best restaurant in the Kilburn area. Not being familiar with Afghan cuisine, we decided to try the dinner for four, which included a selection of starters, four mains, and desserts. Highly recommend the Aushak (lamb dumplings) and Baunjan Buranee (eggplant) appetizers. For mains, we enjoyed the Mantu (minced meat dumplings with yoghurt and lentils), and the Kabuli Palau (fragrant rice with a braised lamb shank) was excellent. The chicken and lamb kebabs were also delicious. We were attending a play at the Kiln theatre, and arranged to come back after the performance for our desserts. Unfortunately, they were out of baclava when we returned, but the firnee was tasty. The service was attentive and suggestions were very helpful. The restaurant does not serve alcohol, but you can bring your own wine (with no corkage fee!). They do not take credit cards, so bring cash; electronic funds transfer is also accepted. Highly recommend!”

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  John O'Sullivan

  ·3 weeks ago

  “First time eating here. Samira was very welcoming & introduced us to the best vegetarian choices. The food was served with flair and tasted delicious. Leftovers were kindly put in a take away container for us - great reheated following day. Highly recommend food & service. We’ll be back soon. John & Pauline 🙏🏼”

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  Maria Hus

  ·3 months ago

  “First time at this restaurant food was 10/10! Service was 10/10! The portion sizes were very generous and great value for money! Mocktails were very good and once again a generous portion in comparison to other places! Definitely will be back!”

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  A.L M

  ·3 months ago

  “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Late Review – Ariana II in Kilburn This is such a late review, but it’s one that’s very much deserved. Ages ago I took my family to Ariana II in Kilburn when we were in London and everyone was hungry for some Afghan food. What started as a simple meal turned into a really lovely experience. This place gets 5 stars from me mainly because my Nan absolutely loved the food, and one of the staff members treated her with so much respect and kindness he even called her “mother.” She still speaks very highly of this place to this day. The décor is vibrant and welcoming, with lots of Afghan culture and history displayed on the walls through pictures and informative captions. It’s a really nice touch you actually get a little Afghan history lesson while you eat. The staff were all nice, friendly, and attentive throughout. The authentic Afghan dishes we ordered were filling, tasty, and we genuinely can’t complain. It’s cheap as well and won’t break the bank very nice and affordable for the quality. The Kabuli pilau was one of the best my Nan has ever had, and I really enjoyed the lamb shank it was so tender, juicy, and full of flavour. The platters and meats were all soft, well-seasoned, and delicious. Even the drinks were refreshing and complemented the meal perfectly. Address: 241 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 7JN Overall, you can’t go wrong with Ariana II. If you’re in Kilburn and haven’t tried it yet, I would definitely recommend you go. Parking is very difficult as it’s on a busy high street. I suggest parking on one of the many side roads nearby and walking a short distance. A warm, authentic, and family-friendly Afghan restaurant. Highly recommended! 🇦🇫🍛”

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  supatthra viriphan

  ·3 months ago

  “I’ve been to the restaurant 3 times and had my birthday dinner there. Every time it was amazing. The food was amazing as always an underrated cuisine and hospitality I wish more people can experience. My whole party were impressed with the introduction to Afghan cuisine and hospitality. I would truly recommend anyone who is a foodie and enjoys trying new things in London.”

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  Adhib Mubarak

  ·6 months ago

  “We misunderstood the server at first, but make sure to trust them! They know what they are doing and they are actually very friendly, so trust their suggestions, we almost ordered too much if it wasn’t for them. We even got a dessert on the house. Food came out pretty quickly and tasted authentic. Atmosphere was homely, it was comfortable”

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  Zee

  ·6 months ago

  “Our go to in Kilburn. Has never failed us. Excellent service from Samira, as always. Today we didn't have our usual delicious Banjan and Kadoo Buranee starters, we just had mains. Ordered the Kabuli Palow and ½ kilo (medium spice) Lamb Karahi and two naans. It was so good we threw some of the rice from the kabuli palow into the karahi to mop up the last bits of sauce. Samira gave us some mint tea on the house as we were so hungry and ate way too fast. It was busy with Kiln theatre goers and had a good vibe with locals waving and chatting to staff through the open window. Great atmosphere and delicious food!”

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  Tika Pratiwi Sufyan

  ·6 months ago

  “First time coming here last week. Ordered Kabuli Chicken and Lamb Shank with my husband and fell in love with the food! The texture, taste, and the portions were so worth the price! Love the ambiance, service is 100% great! The staff were friendly, helpful, welcoming, and surprisingly funny. They’re Samira and Hamid, thank you for making our experience here very welcomed.”

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  Must see London

  ·9 months ago

  “The mixed grill was outstanding, and the Kabuli pulao was fantastic. All the vegetarian food we tried was great too – the aubergine dishes were really tasty. The lady working here was so fun and welcoming – she really made our time great. Those Chips If I lived closer, I’d be back in a heartbeat. A must-visit in London! I wish this business great success for 2026”

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  David Harold

  ·1 year ago

  “Utterly fabulous Afghan restaurant- huge portions, and delicious especially the chicken shish and the dumplings. BYOB or very reasonably priced soft drinks and mocktails. But the high point is the exquisite service. I mean it, every bit as good as a Michelin starred place. You will feel at home. Highly recommended and already planning my next trip!”

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