Afghan Grill House
Quick info
About Afghan Grill House
Afghan Grill House is a halal restaurant on Stanton St in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and staff will play Afghani music on request for diners at the table. The kitchen builds its menu around rice and kebab meals, with Qabili Pilau served with lamb alongside tandoori chicken and other grilled meat dishes. A whole lamb option is available for larger orders, and pizza is offered with a kids' meal portion for younger diners. Mango lassi rounds out the drinks list, and Shiryakh, an ice cream made with saffron, pistachio, cardamom and rose water, closes the dessert menu. Reservations are required for a table.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention qabili pilau, shiryakh ice cream, whole roasted lamb and mango lassi.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention qabili pilau, shiryakh ice cream, whole roasted lamb and mango lassi.
Customer Review Summary
Grilled meats draw the most praise, with the whole lamb described as cooked to perfection and the Qabili Pilau's tender lamb singled out alongside a rich, creamy mango lassi. Close behind, the shiryakh ice cream, a saffron and pistachio kulfi-like dessert, gets particular excitement, and several mention generous portions, reasonable prices, and friendly, attentive staff who'll play Afghani music on request. Complaints do surface: one reviewer received food with no meat and overcooked rice and said staff responded poorly when shown photos, another describes a chicken tikka order arriving as an onion pizza, and one diner reports an uncomfortable evening in which a disruptive, drinking patron went unaddressed by staff near families with children. A couple of reviewers flag the ice cream and drinks as pricey. Most accounts, though, describe good value, cozy family lunches and dinners, with one group taking home leftover kebab and rice after sharing a meal for four.
Customer Review Summary
Grilled meats draw the most praise, with the whole lamb described as cooked to perfection and the Qabili Pilau's tender lamb singled out alongside a rich, creamy mango lassi. Close behind, the shiryakh ice cream, a saffron and pistachio kulfi-like dessert, gets particular excitement, and several mention generous portions, reasonable prices, and friendly, attentive staff who'll play Afghani music on request. Complaints do surface: one reviewer received food with no meat and overcooked rice and said staff responded poorly when shown photos, another describes a chicken tikka order arriving as an onion pizza, and one diner reports an uncomfortable evening in which a disruptive, drinking patron went unaddressed by staff near families with children. A couple of reviewers flag the ice cream and drinks as pricey. Most accounts, though, describe good value, cozy family lunches and dinners, with one group taking home leftover kebab and rice after sharing a meal for four.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The best place to share a meal with family. Relaxed environment and delicious succulent meats well cooked and the rice was absolutely lush!!! BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? Their SHIRYAKH blew my mind off... It is icecream with rich creamy textures saffrpn, pistachios, cardamom and rose water.... Very similar to Malai kulfi in India. We shared a rice and kebab meal for 4...trust me their side dips take the meal a notch higher to delicious. We got the remainder home😂”
- Google user
“Absolutely amazing food, value for money. If you want to try something new;) this is the neighbourhood stop”
- Google user
“Very welcoming and friendly staff, and they’re happy to play Afghani music if you ask! They were helpful in guiding my food choices, and the place was clean. I was lucky they were the only spot open on a Sunday evening in the area. The food was very delicious, not spicy and the portions were reasonably sized. Thank you.”
- Google user
“Pizza is full with onions and the bread is like tandoori bread! I'm unable to eat my baby separating onions from the pizza was horrible experience with pizza first time in my life I will not try anything from here. It's was chiken Tikka but they give onion pizza. I felt I wasted my mone😭😥”
- Google user
“Today I visited Afghan Grill with friends. The food was good, but unfortunately the overall atmosphere was very disappointing. There was a gentleman drinking alcohol openly and behaving in a disruptive manner—laughing loudly every few minutes. This created an uncomfortable environment for other diners. I also noticed a family with children nearby who seemed disturbed by the situation. What concerned me most was that no staff member intervened or addressed the issue throughout our entire meal. A restaurant should ensure a respectful and comfortable environment for all guests, especially families. As someone from an Asian background, I view Afghan Grill as a place that represents Afghan culture, which I associate with hospitality and a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere. Experiences like this do not reflect that image. Thankfully, I was with friends this time and not my family, but it was still an unpleasant experience. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and ensures better supervision and a more respectful environment in the future.”
Highlights
“Best Grill House in Newcastle! Amazing flavours, made fresh, ready with just one click!”
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Salad bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Free water refills
- Late-night food
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Dining options· 7
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
- Offerings· 4
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 1
- Free street parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Afghan Grill House
- Erbil Restaurant4.81060.2 mi£1–10Good for kids
lamb and chicken shawarma, freshly made bread, cheesy chips
- Sarchnar Restaurant4.8790.2 miGood for kids
lamb qozi, huge generous portions, complimentary soup and bread
- Rose Restaurant4.54120.2 miOutdoor seatingGood for kidsReservations
koobideh, mixed grill, generous portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Grill HouseVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.0597 | — | £10–20 | qabili pilau, shiryakh ice cream, whole roasted lamb |
| Erbil RestaurantGood for kids | 4.8106 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | lamb and chicken shawarma, freshly made bread, cheesy chips |
| Sarchnar RestaurantGood for kids | 4.879 | 0.2 mi | — | lamb qozi, huge generous portions, complimentary soup and bread |
| Rose RestaurantOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.5412 | 0.2 mi | — | koobideh, mixed grill, generous portions |
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