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Afghan Cuisine Restaurant & Takeaway

Afghan restaurantManchester, ENG

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(2,058 reviews)

Quick info

+44 161 248 5333
86 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester M14 5AL, United Kingdom
£10–20 · Reported by 358 people

About Afghan Cuisine Restaurant & Takeaway

On Wilmslow Rd in Manchester, Afghan Cuisine Restaurant & Takeaway serves Afghan dishes across two floors, with a larger seating area upstairs that includes a TV. Naan and roti come from a clay oven, alongside meats grilled the same way, and the kitchen lists Kobeda and Qabli Pilau among its 44 dishes. Payment is cash only, so diners should bring cash rather than a card. Outdoor seating extends dining outside, high chairs suit families with young children, and takeaway and delivery let dishes reach those eating off site. The restaurant opens daily and reservations are recommended, though a wait for a table is common at busy times. Chicken and rice dishes arrive with a complimentary salad and two sauces, a yogurt raita and a spicy tomato chilli sauce.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available

Menu & Prices

44 dishes · mains £2–15
  • 1/4lb Beef Burger£3.90
  • 1/4lb Cheese Burger£4.00
  • Chicken Burger£4.50
  • Hummus£4.99
  • Chips£2.50
  • Kobeda£6.50
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Reviews

4.3/5
2,058 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention kabuli pilau, kobeda kebab, naan bread and cash only payment.

5★
1,230
4★
474
3★
146
2★
57
1★
151

Customer Review Summary

Kabuli pilau is the dish reviewers return to most, repeatedly praised for its meat portions, flavor, and carrot-and-raisin rice, with some noting they've eaten it for over a decade without the recipe changing. Close behind, the kobeda and clay-oven grilled chicken faham draw consistent praise, and several also mention the mantu, the naan, and the lamb chops as well charred and tasty; diners also single out the yogurt sauce and tomato mint chutney. A recurring complaint centers on food arriving cold or seemingly microwaved, with one reviewer describing a mixed grill of cold naan, hard lamb chops, and a watery kebab, and another, a regular of many years, reporting cold rice and kebabs on a recent visit. Cash only payment is repeatedly flagged as frustrating, with some reviewers speculating it avoids tax, and one describes being shorted five pounds at the till and ignored when they questioned it. A shared platter is described by one reviewer as too small for two despite staff insisting otherwise, lacking the second naan or rice portion expected.

Featured reviews

  • Majed Kara-Mohamed
    “The shared platter is barely enough for one person. Ordering separate meals is probably cheaper. Person at the till stated shared platter is for two people it doesnt even come with two naan breads or two plates of rice. Food is okay but wasnt happy with the shared platter at all. £25 for a meal that isnt as filling as the £9 meals.”
  • Talha
    “Cash only but they do take bank transfer. Really tasty and flavourful kobeda, with generous portions. Plenty of seating upstairs and the staff were very polite with quick service. Would definitely go again.”
  • Jawad Ullah Khan
    “Very good afghani food. Loved it here. The server was nice and the food was well good to our likings. Would reccommend to eat here if you passing by. Their nan are cooked fresh and taste good.”
  • Isa belle
    “Came here at 1.30am and had a delicious salad, hummus and dips with some freshly made bread! Perfect end to a perfect night. Super friendly staff.”
  • Niamat Ali
    “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing food and great service! The flavours were authentic and everything was fresh and delicious. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this place if you want real Afghan cuisine. Will definitely come back agAin”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Casual
  • On-site services available
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves healthy options
  • Serves late-night food
Dining options· 6
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has counter service
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Atmosphere· 1
  • Trendy
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Parking· 3
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Difficult to find a space
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs available
Offerings· 2
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 3
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
  • Popular with university students

Location

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  • 0 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingGood for kids

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  • 0.1 miGood for kids

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