
Afghan Cuisine Restaurant & Takeaway
Quick info
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
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- Good for kidsGood 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
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kabuli pilau, kobeda kebab, naan bread and cash only payment.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kabuli pilau, kobeda kebab, naan bread and cash only payment.
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.
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
Show more amenities
- 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
Restaurants near Afghan Cuisine Restaurant & Takeaway
- Lahori Ice Bar3.94850 mi£1–10Good for kids
lahori shawarma, anda shami burger, kulfi falooda
- Kobeda Place4.39440 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingGood for kids
kobeda kebab, kabuli pulao, generous portion sizes
- Today Restaurant4.36050.1 miGood for kids
shawarma wraps, fatayer, cash only
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Cuisine Restaurant & TakeawayGood for kids · Reservations | 4.32,058 | — | £10–20 | kabuli pilau, kobeda kebab, naan bread |
| Lahori Ice BarGood for kids | 3.9485 | 0 mi | £1–10 | lahori shawarma, anda shami burger, kulfi falooda |
| Kobeda PlaceOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.3944 | 0 mi | £10–20 | kobeda kebab, kabuli pulao, generous portion sizes |
| Today RestaurantGood for kids | 4.3605 | 0.1 mi | — | shawarma wraps, fatayer, cash only |
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