Afghan Restaurants near Pickering, ON

“Ordered takeout from kabab Shoppe in Pickering, and it was a great experience. The food was ready in about 20 minutes. We ordered the Chicken Breast, Tandoori Chicken, and Veal Tenderloin bowls.

Each bowl was full of flavour and well-balanced. For sides, we chose rice, fries, and salad. The Tandoori Chicken and Veal Tenderloin were especially tasty—more tender and flavourful than the Chicken Breast.

The place was quiet since most people ordered takeout, and the ambience was okay. Overall, it has become one of my favourite takeout spots in Pickering.“

“I just ate at Helmand Kabab, and the food was amazing! I tried the Manto and Afghan Wrap, and both were so delicious and full of authentic Afghan flavor. The dishes were fresh, well-seasoned, and served hot. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for tasty Afghan cuisine and a cozy atmosphere!“

“I went to this new shawarma spot and as soon as I walk in you can smell how delicious it is! I ordered the dinner plate and a chicken salad. It was so flavourful! The vegetable were some of the freshest ones I've ever tasted! Adding to that the service was amazing (so kind)! 100% recomend!“

“I recently visited Kandahar Kabab in Pickering, drawn by its reputation for flavorful Afghan cuisine. The menu offers a wide variety of grilled meats, rice platters, and traditional sides, with standout items like the Chicken Tikka Kebab, Chapli Kabab, and Lamb Shank. The portions were generous, and the meat was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Mango Lassi was a refreshing complement to the meal. However, the experience was a bit inconsistent. While some staff were friendly and attentive, others seemed overwhelmed, especially during busy hours. Wait times for food can be long—even when the restaurant isn’t crowded. Huma was the best! always smiling and ready to serve customers. The ambiance is casual, leaning more toward a takeout vibe than a dine-in destination. Prices are on the higher side for the portion sizes, but the flavor and authenticity of the dishes can make it worthwhile“

“the restaurant was clean and the service was good. Bamyan kabab food has a good reputation. Its Kebab was adwomen. I tried few locations of this chain, but the Pickering location is the best of all. As an Afghan, I 100% agree the food at this location is all asthenic Afghan food, You try it too, and I am sure you will enjoy the food as much as I enjoyed.“

“We are newer to the area and recently
Discovered Elias and we are huge fans!! The quality of the food is unmatched and is so well priced. The staff go above and beyond to ensure you food is delicious and hot !! Recently we did a catering from their location for 25 people and allllll our guests left raving about the food! We are customers for life!!“

“Amazing experience at Afghan Cuisine Ajax Our server Yusra truly made the night special She was welcoming attentive and incredibly kind from start to finish She checked on us regularly and made sure we were comfortable and happy with everything The food was outstanding full of rich flavors and perfectly cooked Everything we tried was fresh delicious and clearly made with care You can really taste the quality and authenticity in each dish The restaurant is clean cozy and has a great atmosphere I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Absolutely fantastic. Staff were very friendly and made excellent recommendations. I had the Waziri Tandoori which is one skewer if tandoori chicken and one one beef shish kebab. Comes with really nicely seasoned rice, an amazing chicken and barley soup (which would be worth getting on its own) and fresh baked naan bread and salad. My friend got the lamb shank and mantoo which were also excellent.

Service was quick and staff were very friendly and helpful.

The restaurant was quite empty which was sad to see on a Friday evening. I would love to see more people check it out!“

“Just ordered food from Afghan BBQ and Pizza for a function for the first time.
Was not dissapointed.
The food was absolutely lovely, tasty and plenty.
Everyone complimented about the dishes served.
Mr Ata Jaan was very courteous, respectful and friendly.
The food was ready to go on time and hot.
I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be visiting again.“

“Good food 🥘 and I would come back with family again.“

“Everything was delicious! The service was outstanding, and very clean! Loved the experience!“

“Absolutely
the service is warm and welcoming. The catering is the best in quantity and quality for special occasions . The food is exceptional — every dish is beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. I highly recommend trying for your parties.
— it was out of this world!

We’ll definitely order again soon. Highly recommended!“

“This place has excellent quality food and friendly service. I ordered the chicken breast kebab dinner. The chicken is perfectly seasoned, juicy and tasty! The naan bread is soft and fluffy. In fact, I can eat it by itself. The Greek salad is so fresh and I love the dressing. I like their Greek salad better than those at Greek restaurants. Overall, I am just happy to have a quality restaurant near my home where I can go to get quality food anytime.“

“The best short bread ever.“