Nadeem A.
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Afghan brothers - Opposite International Islamic Bank, Al Mirqab Al Jadeed Street, Al Nasr, Doha
Cuisine: Khaleeji (Arabic) – Basically their Rice items!!
All reviews will be based on the Cuisine and Fare the restaurant/outlet is known for / specialised in.
This review is based on inputs from myself as well as fellow foodies who have accompanied me to this restaurant.
ALL RATING ARE IN THE SCALE OF 5. A rating of 5 mean Excellent while 1 is Poor.
FOOD: RATING 4.5 OUT OF 5.
Item 1 –Salad / Appetizers
If you have been in an Arab country for more than 6 months I am sure you do realize that the Starters/Appetizers menu in the Arab cuisine is Hummus, Muttabal, Fattoush, Mezze etc.
The Turkish & Lebanese are the best in this.
Afghan brothers as the name suggest in not one of them hence. The appetizers here are more of a namesake that needs to made as part of restaurant serving Arabic dishes.
Item 2 – Grilled Item – Both Chicken and Mutton / Lamb
Worth the try but not a must try. If you still insist go for the Grilled Charcoal chicken
Item 3 – Main Course – Mandy / Mandhi
The Mandi Goat Meat (NOT AUSTRALIAN MEAT!!) is the Legend of the Menu.
The Chicken is not bad either but the Goat Meat is too good.
Item 4 – Main Course – Bukhari
The Bukhari chicken (with Grilled Chicken) is the best bet
For all those Hummus lovers, this is dish does fit the bill as a feel good hummus.
Item 5 – Desserts and Beverages
uh? Pepsi anyone?
SERVICE – 3.5 OUT OF 5
Good Service for an always hectic place but then do expect the waiters to welcome you at the door or guide you to the seat and handout a menu.
You come, You sit, You order, We serve
LOCATION – 5 OUT 5
It is in the famous al Nasr street (Fereej bin Nasr). A Doha dweller can never miss this place. Parking can be a hassle but then all restaurants located on main/ important roads of Qatar have this problem. Depending in what time you get there, the traffic density can be anything between to Dreaded Bumper to Bumper or Delicately Smooth.
PRICING: 4 out of 5 (5 means cheapest while 1 means expensive)
I rate this place 4 (The wallet may be needed)
The generous portion size, good quantity and the wonderful taste.
AMBIANCE: 2.5 OUT 5
Not much ambiance to speak of other than the Private Majlis (Small independent rooms with seating on the floor) that gives you a private feel but then like I said with service. You will need to get up every now and then if you planning to order as you go instead of ordering the food all in one go.
They do clean the place in a jiffy but then it is in a jiffy don’t expect super polished tables!!
DECOR AND SEATING CAPACITY – 3 OUT 5
Nothing much to talk about the Decor. Ample seating.
OVERALL RATING: 4 OUT OF 5.
Afghan brothers is LEGEND among the chain of restaurants in Doha and their Rice items are must have for everyone who has set foot in Qatar. The Rating falls flat on the fact that their Main Course is the superstar but the rest of the menu is a drab show. Ambiance and Service are more like “well people will come because they like our food so tell us try our best but no need to pamper them because they will come again for meal anyways!”
