
Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House)
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About Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House)
Al Aqsa Takeaway Kebab House is an Afghan restaurant on Stockport Road in Manchester offering a menu of 25 dishes for eat-in, takeaway, and delivery. The kitchen serves Chicken Tikka and Kobeda, Qabily Rice, and Chicken Kebab alongside other Middle Eastern specialties. Reservations are recommended. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair accessible, and the team welcomes dogs. High chairs are available for families with young children. Payment is cash only. It 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 double kobeda, qabli pilau, kebabs and chicken pizza.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention double kobeda, qabli pilau, kebabs and chicken pizza.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most frequently single out the kobeda, praised as juicy, soft, and aromatic, with several calling it the best in Manchester. The Qabily Pilau also earns repeated mention for its rich, savory flavor and generous portions. Service is often described as friendly and helpful, and the fresh salads, separated rice, and sauces receive consistent compliments. A recurring complaint centers on hygiene, with one reviewer reporting finding a hair in the lamb shank on two separate occasions and attributing it to staff not wearing hair nets. Others note smaller portion sizes for the price, dry or overcooked kobeda, and a cold drink not properly chilled. One diner also mentions the food being under-spiced. Several highlight the chicken pizza as a standout dish.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most frequently single out the kobeda, praised as juicy, soft, and aromatic, with several calling it the best in Manchester. The Qabily Pilau also earns repeated mention for its rich, savory flavor and generous portions. Service is often described as friendly and helpful, and the fresh salads, separated rice, and sauces receive consistent compliments. A recurring complaint centers on hygiene, with one reviewer reporting finding a hair in the lamb shank on two separate occasions and attributing it to staff not wearing hair nets. Others note smaller portion sizes for the price, dry or overcooked kobeda, and a cold drink not properly chilled. One diner also mentions the food being under-spiced. Several highlight the chicken pizza as a standout dish.
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.”
- 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.”
- 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”
- 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
Show more amenities
- 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
How Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House) compares to nearby restaurants
- Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House) · This shop4.0969 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: double kobeda, qabli pilau, kebabs
- 1,010 reviews0.8 mi
Mentioned in reviews: tawa for two or three, lamb karahi, fresh soft naan
- 1,422 reviews1.1 mi
Mentioned in reviews: lamb mandi, mandi rice, red chutney
- 2,058 reviews1.1 mi
Mentioned in reviews: kobeda kebab, qabli pilau, fresh naan
Al Aqsa Takeaway (Kebab House) This shop | New Lahori Grill & Tawa | Hadramout Restaurant | Afghan Cuisine Restaurant & Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0(969) | 4.5(1,010) | 4.4(1,422) | 4.3(2,058) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £10–20 | £10–20 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 0.8 mi | 1.1 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Vegetarian options | ✓ | — | — | — |
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