Hawasana Afghan Restaurant
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About Hawasana Afghan Restaurant
Hawasana Afghan Restaurant sits on Stoke Road in Stoke On Trent, where it runs as an Afghanistan pop-up and food spot. The menu centres on Afghan dishes, with Qabuli pilau served as a large plate of steamed rice layered with vegetables, sultanas, and a leg of lamb at the centre, and other plates are sized to share. The room carries Afghanistan-themed decor, and the staff are attentive and friendly throughout service. All meat is halal, which shapes who the kitchen caters for. Orders are taken at the counter, and the food spot also handles takeaway for those who want to eat elsewhere. The setting is straightforward, focused on the food and the cross-cultural feel of a pop-up rather than a full-service restaurant. Portions lean generous across the menu, so a single plate often covers more than one appetite.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryHalal food · Organic dishes
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Menu & Prices
52 dishes · mains £4–9- Tandoori Mix Kebab£5.99
- Lamb Tikka Kebab£5.99
- Chicken Tikka Kebab£5.50
- Chicken Garlic & Pepper Kebab£5.50
- Kofta Kebab£5.50
- Bolani£3.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention qabuli pilau, aubergine dish, large portions and afghan themed decor.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention qabuli pilau, aubergine dish, large portions and afghan themed decor.
Customer Review Summary
Qabuli pilau is the clear standout, with reviewers describing it as next level and praising its tender lamb and flavourful rice, closely followed by an aubergine dish several call tasty. Friendly, attentive service and generous portions come up repeatedly, with one diner noting the food arrived burnt via delivery. A few mention weak phone reception inside.
Customer Review Summary
Qabuli pilau is the clear standout, with reviewers describing it as next level and praising its tender lamb and flavourful rice, closely followed by an aubergine dish several call tasty. Friendly, attentive service and generous portions come up repeatedly, with one diner noting the food arrived burnt via delivery. A few mention weak phone reception inside.
Featured reviews
- Muhammed Ali
“Great food, large portions. Price is slightly on the higher side but that is totally understandable when you see how much food is being served - for us 4 adults and 5 kids we barely made a dent in the dishes and had to take most of it home lol. Service was attentive and friendly. Only downside is that the phone and internet reception is poor so they could definitely benefit from having public wifi.”
- Prabhath Wickramasinghe
“This was my first time trying Afghan food, and it was so good I ended up having it twice. Sohail was incredibly informative about the area and genuinely friendly, the service was great, and the food was perfect. Haviv was also a pleasure to interact with. Thank you, Sohail and Haviv — hope everything works out well for you both”
- Stephen Seress-Smith
“I wanted to try something different and I saw this Afghanistan pop up in the area so thought - let's go for it. Beautiful food - solid prices - decent portions - great value for money. My main dish, the Qabuli pilau, was a large plate of steamed rice, mixed with vegetables and sultanas and in the middle, a large leg of lamb where the meat dropped off the bone. Very succulent and mixed with the side dishes, filled with flavour. The staff were servicing, providing a comfortable atmosphere, and the restaurant had rich Afghanistan themed decor. I'm looking forward to returning and trying something new! My biggest takeaway from this is to just get out there and try these things 😌”
- salvatore cirino
“10/10 culture food best and recommended go there try food”
- Zeyd
“Tasty Aubergine dish! Very friendly staff! We came in very early and they were very happy to still serve us!”
Highlights
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Halal food
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Healthy options
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Location
Restaurants near Hawasana Afghan Restaurant
- Zarkas4.24560.1 mi£10–20Good for kids
biryani, prawn karahi, long-standing staff
- Lahori Kebabish4.06890.1 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsGood for kidsReservations
curries, sheesh kebabs, pizza
- Sweet & Spice4.31,0740.3 miWheelchair accessible
doner, homemade chilli sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawasana Afghan RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.4696 | — | £10–20 | qabuli pilau, aubergine dish, large portions |
| ZarkasGood for kids | 4.2456 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | biryani, prawn karahi, long-standing staff |
| Lahori KebabishVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.0689 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | curries, sheesh kebabs, pizza |
| Sweet & SpiceWheelchair accessible | 4.31,074 | 0.3 mi | — | doner, homemade chilli sauce |
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