
Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House)
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About Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House)
Afghan cooking and pizza share one menu at Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House), a Middle Eastern and Afghan kebab house on Stockport Road in Manchester. Kobeeda kebabs anchor the grill side and arrive plated with rice, salad and sauces, while Qabily Pilau comes with a lamb shank. The pizza list runs alongside, from a plain Margherita to the American Hot, giving a table with mixed appetites a single place to order from. Around 25 dishes make up the menu in total, spanning kebabs, rice plates and the pizza range. Seating is laid out with a mix of tables and booths for eating in, and dogs are welcome alongside their owners. The kitchen opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid street parking · Difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
25 dishes · mains £1–6- Margherita£4.99
- Vegetarian Hot£5.99
- Asian Style Chicken£5.99
- Asian Style Beef£5.99
- American Hot£5.99
- Meat Feast£5.99
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kobeeda kebabs, qabily pilau with lamb shank, hair found in food and chicken pizza.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kobeeda kebabs, qabily pilau with lamb shank, hair found in food and chicken pizza.
Customer Review Summary
The kobeda is what draws the most praise, described as juicy, aromatic and the softest one reviewer had ever tasted, with a double kobeda singled out as a first-time revelation. Close behind sit the kebabs, spiced to perfection alongside a crazy-hot chilli sauce, and the Qabily Pilau, called full of flavour and satisfying in generous portions. Several also mention fresh salads, soft separated rice and a chicken pizza one regular rates the best they have had, and staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful. The complaints are real, though. One diner reports finding a hair on the lamb shank in their pilau, saying it had happened once before and raising hygiene concerns, while another notes seeing a high hygiene rating posted and a staff member now dedicated to cleaning. Others found the kobedah dry and overcooked, the kebab portion smaller than expected, a cold drink not properly chilled, and one couple visiting during Ramadan thought the spicing too mild and the meat fragrance too strong.
Customer Review Summary
The kobeda is what draws the most praise, described as juicy, aromatic and the softest one reviewer had ever tasted, with a double kobeda singled out as a first-time revelation. Close behind sit the kebabs, spiced to perfection alongside a crazy-hot chilli sauce, and the Qabily Pilau, called full of flavour and satisfying in generous portions. Several also mention fresh salads, soft separated rice and a chicken pizza one regular rates the best they have had, and staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful. The complaints are real, though. One diner reports finding a hair on the lamb shank in their pilau, saying it had happened once before and raising hygiene concerns, while another notes seeing a high hygiene rating posted and a staff member now dedicated to cleaning. Others found the kobedah dry and overcooked, the kebab portion smaller than expected, a cold drink not properly chilled, and one couple visiting during Ramadan thought the spicing too mild and the meat fragrance too strong.
Featured reviews
- Shahin Hussain
“The double kobeda was out of the world. Very delicious. Never had it before. Glad I came to eat here. Customer service was good. Tables and booths clean. Thank you for a great experience.”
- PUREinFo
“Visited Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House) recently and was disappointed with the overall experience. The kebab portion size was smaller than expected for the price charged. The cold drink was not properly chilled, which made it less enjoyable. …”
- AJ
“Used to be good, really disappointed the last few times I went. Kobedah dry, overcooked and expensive for what it is. Save your time and look elsewhere. Plus won’t take card so usual dodgy cash only type of place”
- Amir
“I was very excited to see fresh looking food a big lamb shank in the Qubli pilau. Then I found a hair on the lamb shank within a couple bites. It ruined my appetite and made me feel put off very bad. I threw away the food. I have to say this isn’t the first time this has happened. 1 year ago I ordered. Same thing. I am bald so it’s not my hair. Also it was on the lamb shank which I hadn’t taken out the packaging. I was only eating the rice. The food is good but hygiene needs to be checked. 100% you guys are cooking food with no hair nets.”
- Md. Nur Nobi
“During the month of Ramadan, I went there with my girlfriend. The food was okay though it had very less spices which was common in pakistani foods. My gf did not like the dish due to having less spices and having too much meat fragrance. I can give 3 out of 5 and my gf gave 2 out of 5”
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
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed outside
- Has no-contact delivery
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- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has salad bar
- Casual
- Offerings· 6
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Has seating
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Difficult to find a space
- Service options· 2
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Location
Restaurants near Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House)
- Lahori Nazara4.32,1310.2 mi
tawa for two, paaye, nihari
- 786 Bismillah Biryani4.71110.5 mi£1–10Good for kids
chicken biryani, affordable prices, saag aloo
- 0.6 miGood for kids
gol gappe, samosa chaat, dynamite loaded fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House)Good for kids · Reservations | 4.0969 | — | £10–20 | kobeeda kebabs, qabily pilau with lamb shank, hair found in food |
| Lahori Nazara | 4.32,131 | 0.2 mi | — | tawa for two, paaye, nihari |
| 786 Bismillah BiryaniGood for kids | 4.7111 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | chicken biryani, affordable prices, saag aloo |
| Lahori Lane - Street Food & Desserts | Drive-thruGood for kids | 4.6561 | 0.6 mi | — | gol gappe, samosa chaat, dynamite loaded fries |
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