Taste of Afghan
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Authentic Afghan cuisine, generous portions, flavourful kabobs & pilau
Authentic Afghan cuisine, generous portions, flavourful kabobs & pilau
"A single portion of naan at this Afghan spot in Peckham is enough to feed a whole group of you. It’s properly huge. But it’s not actually what you should be ordering here. What you should be eating is the lamb kabali pilau, that arrives at your table piping hot with a tender lamb shank on top, and a large serving of the chicken karahi to share. And the best part? You’ll almost certainly find space for a group of you, even if you did forget to book. Again." - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Oliver, Rianne Shlebak, Sinead Cranna
"Sometimes you leave your house with only one thing on your mind: food. When a satisfying, delicious meal is your top priority, head to this no-nonsense spot on Rye Lane. At Taste Of Afghan you’ll find plates of piping hot lamb kabali pilau loaded with carrots and raisins, chicken karahi in a fresh, light tomato sauce, and banjan borani—all of which should all be on your table. It’s a great place to have in your back pocket for a low-key weeknight dinner, and it’s the perfect restaurant for a group of hungry people who forgot to make a reservation on a Thursday evening." - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Oliver, Rianne Shlebak
"Taste of Afghan is a no-nonsense spot on Peckham’s Rye Lane, ideal for when you didn’t make a reservation anywhere because that would mean admitting to yourself that you’re actually meeting up with this person. Tuck into Afghani plates of piping hot lamb kabali pilau loaded with carrots and raisins, chicken karahi in a fresh, light tomato sauce, and banjan borani. If you’re looking for a low-key spot that takes absolutely no organising, this is it. " - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Oliver, Sinead Cranna
"A single portion of Afghan naan at this Peckham spot is enough to feed a whole group of you. It’s properly huge. Unidentified Flying Object huge. This probably gives you an idea of why this is a great spot for groups, but it’s not actually what you should be ordering here. What you should be eating is the lamb kabali pilau, that arrives to your table piping hot with a tender lamb shank on top, and a large serving of the chicken karahi to share. And the best part? You’ll almost certainly find space for a group of you, even if you did forget to book. Again." - Rianne Shlebak, Jake Oliver, Heidi Lauth Beasley
"Experienced in catering weddings, parties, and other large events, Taste of Afghan is equally adept at hosting large groups, either for Afghan classics like pulao and chapli, or, as at Namak Mandi, a sajji ordered in advance. Karahis come by the kilo here: this is a place of scale." - James Hansen