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Nº 67 in 722 in Stoke-on-Trent

Nº 1 of 3 Arabian in Stoke-on-Trent

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Authentic, fresh, and incredibly tasty food. Generous portions. A highly recommended gem!!!

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Yasaman . 2024-11-12

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They got the best Afghan food ,very authentic ,just the restaurant could be improved a little ,it looks rusty and not nice ..but the food is so so delicious ,my favorite

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Rebeca’s Space . 2024-10-20

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Delicious lamb Karahi , chicken wings were 🔥 good portion sizing, reasonable price

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fahmi. wav . 2024-10-18

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Called and ordered my food in advance as I was 30miles away. Staff advised will be ready in time. Arrived at this restaurant, got seated the lady bought my lamb karai over with a naan and salad. Two other blokes came in ten minutes after. Who also ordered via phone the owner was yelling and telling the staff member off for giving their lamb karai to me (not my fault). He then marched over to my table as if I was being told off like a school kid and asked did you order this meal? I told him yes. He asked how, I advised via phone. He then went on to ask show me. I shown him on my call records. The level of disrespect from the chef/owner was actually disrespectful I’d never go there again and if you want to try a real afghani lamb karai go to Birmingham, Khyber on alum rock road. The owner should go there to and learn from them and maybe some manners. I hope this helps for anyone reading

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Ahmad Y . 2024-10-18

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Pure traditional Afghan restaurant

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abdul shakur . 2024-10-15

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Excellent quality fresh foods love the kabli pilau and mamto very friendly staff offer the best service

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zeeshan farooq . 2024-09-15

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Excellent food, freshly cooked to order. Piping hot with a generous sized naan bread made freshly from the clay oven. Good value for money.

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Acrew . 2024-09-04

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My favorite afghani kabuli pulab

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Shohagh Ali . 2024-09-01

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Amazing lamb krahi Authentic Qabli pulao And proper Qehwa Authentic one. Roti and naan was good. Fully enjoyed the lunch.

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Ali's Review . 2024-08-29

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Lovely good-deffo in top 5 of curries that I've had

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Pintu Syed . 2024-08-24

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The food is very nice. Good service generous portion size. Nice atmosphere would recommend.

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M Prt . 2024-08-14

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The Qabuli Pulao was excellent—delicious and generous in portion. I also tried their Chicken Biryani, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. However, they do maintain consistency in terms of taste.

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Muhammed . 2024-08-13

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I tried qabuli rice it was good but very bad costumer service the lady so rude

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Aysha Sha . 2024-08-01

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Authentic afghan restaurant, They are serving Delicious and halal food, it's better than a lot of afghan restaurants in Manchester, I would recommend it to everyone ,must try Manto and bolani,

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Abdul Arsala . 2024-07-17

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First time trying Afghani cuisine- really enjoyed the experience. The food was excellent and reasonably priced, the staff helpful and friendly and the restaurant had a good family friendly atmosphere. Will return if we visit Stoke again.

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Phil . 2024-05-30

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Service was awful waiter forgot glasses for water after asking many times, wrote wrong order. After correcting wrong order we still received the wrong order. No apology and was asked to pay full price for their mistake. No communication between waiter and owner and nearly charged us extra due to the original wrong order. No acknowledgement of mistake and nearly robbing us also. Not formalities at all from staff and food quality declining. Owner rude along with waiter. Please eat here at your own risk and check many times before and after ordering.

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mahir . 2024-05-27

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Best place for Afghan Cuisine in the Midlands!Kabuli Pulao & Lamb Karahi are amazing

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Emad Hussain . 2024-05-24

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The food was delicious and flavourful! 😋🤤 I highly recommend it!

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Memo Adam . 2024-05-20

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best food in stoke on trent their dishes are so yummy the bolani spot on the fresh bread is brillante the garlic and lemon chicken was amazing cooked to perfection the chicken byriani is amazing 0 faults keep the good work on 🌹🌹🌹 sorry no photos all food was eaten

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Tia Shami . 2024-05-20

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This is a gem of a restaurant. It has a ‘cash only’ policy. Do carry cash if you’d like to try out the restaurant. Also, no allocated parking available. Amazing food in terms of Afgan cuisine and reasonable portions. The restaurant offers family and usual sitting. A shared bathroom is located inside the restaurant which is old but kept cleaned.

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SCF Wanderlust . 2024-05-04

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Nice place for proper food and good for family sitting. Hidden jewel in Stoke on trent for Afghani Rice, even far better than anywhere I had

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Theemrmalik . 2024-05-02

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Kabuli Pulao is very very nice. Massive portion for £20 you get naan bread and a curry with the pulao

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Sumair Memon . 2024-04-28

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The pache pilaf you prepare is not pache pilaf at all. You separate the rice and separate the pache soup. This is not the way to prepare pache pilaf. You have to cook the pache first and then cook the cooked pache together with the rice. Many of our friends are not interested in your restaurant a second time after placing an order in your restaurant

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Reza Haqbin . 2024-03-29

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Lovely and delicious food, staff are also friendly and attentive

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J SB . 2024-03-18

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Bad experience about food and service

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Arshad Hanif (Rj Hassan Choudhry) . 2024-03-13

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Order hawasana special but food was not great . Afgani plaoo full of oil, grill meat not cooked properly 😑

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Mirza Baig . 2024-03-12

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Very delicious nicely presented Afghani dishes.

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Tariq Tajuddin . 2024-03-03

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We were visiting from Newcastle and were looking for nice halal food. We were not disappointed. The food was amazing, the qabli pilau and qurma dishes were very good. They even have options for kids, my youngest had chicken nuggets. It was so good we went 2 nights in a row.

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Gosforth2 . 2024-02-18

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The food was very nice the qabuli plau had whole jeera in it would have been better if grinded

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Nasar Mahmood . 2024-02-16

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The thought of something different paid off! Really nice and enjoyable meal. The kebab was amazing.

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John Simmonds . 2024-02-11

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Beautiful food and great service. Highly recommended and you won't be disappointed.

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F Awan . 2024-02-10

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Unfortunately, the restaurant does not have a delivery service. I have a shock about this thing

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Jabir Qtr . 2024-02-03

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Service was a huge disappointment.

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Varshika RC . 2024-01-28

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Nice food they serve lovely smile

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Shahin King . 2024-01-16

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Good food. Trendy dishes take time

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Usman Aftab . 2024-01-07

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I went with exceeded expectations but it was just a good food. But great service

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AR5 FAM-JAM . 2023-12-29

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Great food, very generous! Will return whenever in the area.

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Mahed Abroshan . 2023-12-26

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I loved my food. The qabuli pulao was wonderfully delicious, and the bread was heavenly. Thank you for serving great food!

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Zahra Fahmi . 2023-12-26

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So delicious and a fair price and they offer a lot..

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Evena Udara . 2023-11-19

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When we went first time food tasted nice but then we went again couple of more times n food tasted bland , absolutely tasteless

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Asra Khan . 2023-11-10

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The customer service is not good waiting without knowing what is going on owner does not speak to customers to make sure everything is ok ..cash only no receipt! ..expensive for the low quality food ..one lady staff doing many things serving taking money etc adding to more wait ..very dissapointed only liked the bread not recommended at all

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ahmed mustafa . 2023-11-09

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Enjoyed a mix kebab and chops. It was good, however, I would have preferred it to be spicier. Decent price.

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S B . 2023-11-04

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Drastic improvement from last visit 6 months ago. The place is super clean and food looks and tastes cleaner. Unbelievably good, I don’t know how they achieve such a taste with local ingredients. These people have upped their game, but also upped their prices. Can no longer be considered to be cheap especially for the area. We’ll worth the money however. Qurma is out of this world good. The saag and dal with the Qabili is outstanding and the unfriendly owner seems to be keeping away from facing the public which is a plus

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Barry Purley . 2023-10-28

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Definitely recommend this place! Food was lovely 😍👌👍

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R4JAN_ S98 . 2023-10-23

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Amin Bahi you done it again, every time I come here and eat but left with a huge smile on my face and belly full, authentic, freshly cooked, reasonably priced above all very nice food as always. Alhumdulillah may Allah SWT put Barakah in your business. Aameen Razi

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Razi B . 2023-10-22

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Absolutely beautiful food and full of flavours and tastes. Hidden little gem we stumbled across while in Stoke on Trent. Will come again when I'm in the area.

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Nabil Ibn Iyyaz . 2023-10-20

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Very tasty food, super friendly staff and the ginger tea is delicious. Highly recommended!

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Liz . 2023-10-18

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Excellent . Cash only. Very reasonBle prices.

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Alan Burnham . 2023-10-16

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My sister and her fiancé suggested this place because of the kebabs. So they took me there. I wasn't disappointed. In fact I would say that this is the best place I've ever been to for spit roasted tandoor kebabs, naan, rice and meat. That's not just Stoke, it's definitely the best food in Stoke. Hands down, best kebab and naan I've ever had.

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Christian P . 2023-10-14

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Feel like a homemade food. Naan and curry was fabulous, biriyani worth for money but could be better. Asked for raitha but surprisingly said run out. But still worth for the money paid and I am sure we will return.

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Murali Kuberan . 2023-10-08

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Fantastic tasty food, the kabiluli rice with meat is a must, good portion sizes, free parking around area after 6pm

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S. U . 2023-09-22

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We ordered a lamb biryani. It is just a turmeric rice with 4 pieces of lamb. Worst place to have a biryani… Must avoid if you are looking to eat biryani.

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yeshwanthreddy manellore . 2023-09-19

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Lamb karahi & kofta kebab were amazing 👏 😋 ,only issue was i ordered chiken tikka with six pieces explained by the staff but they given us lamb tikka with 4 pieces & fries were presented when our kid finished his half meal overall its good 👍

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Kashif Butt . 2023-08-31

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portion sizes are very decent, service is really nice. it is cash only and ask for more spice if you like it that way. would highly recommend

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hasnain gillani . 2023-08-30

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Staying in Stoke for one night visiting Emma Bridgewater factory; our Airbnb was a minute walk from this fantastic restaurant. How lucky we were. Enjoyed delicious food in a full restaurant (always a good sign) and wish we lived near enough to become regulars.

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Heather Ward . 2023-08-30

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Excellent service. Food was very tasty fresh and lots. Recommended.

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Asim . 2023-08-27

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Pilao with lamb shank and spinach+ lentils on the side was delicious. The grills were a bit dry. Mango lassi lacking sugar. Fresh Nan was nice n fluffy. Customer service was not so great even from the Manager/Owner when asked you dont have tap water and the reply was a simple "No". The single waitress was running around nonstop and trying her best. Cash only aswell.

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Raja Muhammad Naveed Riaz . 2023-08-25

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Very delicious and authentic afghan food. The service, the appearance, and the presentation of the restaurant is a big letdown.

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zohal mir . 2023-08-24

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Tasty Food, Great Service & Reasonable Prices.

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Bain Capital . 2023-08-23

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Really tasty food good service and price good

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Vajiah Jan . 2023-08-19

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Outstanding food and service. Biriyani and karahii are out of this world.

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BeefSwelling . 2023-08-16

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Lovely halal, authentic Afghan food We came from East Mids for day out at the SuperBike factory in Macclesfield and wanted some good halal food. We were not disappointed. Haven’t had good Afghani food in a long time and wasn’t disappointed. Much appreciated. Garlic kebab were so amazing as was the lamb Qabuli pulao

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farida abbasi . 2023-08-16

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Full of happy customers, lovely food and reasonable price.

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JH S . 2023-08-12

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As soon as you walk in you have confidence as the tables are full, there was only myself and my wife, but we were shown to a table for four. And the space was needed, the food was fresh well presented and plentiful. Both of us were full and my wife enjoyed it so much she asked if we could take the leftovers home, which they obliged. The price was very reasonable and the most important thing as my wife was pleased.

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Andy Sherwin . 2023-08-11

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I order qabuli pelaw with some side dishes everything was so delicious good price short time waiting 5🌟 💯

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Zhika Ahmed . 2023-08-09

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We came across this restaurant quite by chance. I absolutely enjoyed the food! Lots of flavor and super authentic.

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Michiel Lexmond . 2023-08-03

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Cleaned table. Nice food. Not a long wait. Packed restaurant.

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T C . 2023-07-31

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I ate some of the best food here. The biryani was light and fragrant, the lamb fell of the bone. The chicken curry was delicious and the chickpeas and spinach rounded it off. Beautiful food thank-you!

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Paul Rushworth . 2023-07-26

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It's just okay taste wise had curry from them too much oil and take 45 min to cook

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mian waqas . 2023-07-25

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Amazing food served! Karahi is a must try.

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Afaq Azmi Khayum . 2023-07-19

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The most important thing the food: It is sooooo good trust me(I have an Afghan friend and his mums food is just as tasty as these guys). They give such a big amount of food too for how much they charge. The wait times are decent 15-20 minutes because it is a restaurant after all. The staff is nice and they’re smiling which is such a good thing to see.

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Hafizullah . 2023-07-18

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I was not expecting this but all I can say is even come from Scotland the food and service was out class Highly recommend.

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world explore and food . 2023-07-14

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Amazing only taste restaurant in stroke on trend.

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mubarak hussain . 2023-07-09

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The food here is delicious! I haven’t had a great Afghani cuisine in years. If you haven’t tried the Kabuli Pulao on your trip then you truly missed out. Staff is friendly. But again, as expected, these guys are cash-only and tax evaders. Horrid.

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Hassan Malik . 2023-06-29

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Great little place with amazing food. Will try again

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Quickfix Boiler Repair Services . 2023-06-25

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Came here after alton towers. It takes about 30mins from there. I am very fussy when it comes to other culture foods, however this place did not disappoint. I would give it 10/10. All female staff in the kitchen. All food felt authentic and cooked to perfection. I would defo go back again! Prices are different from the menu though.

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Razia Hussain . 2023-06-19

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Me and my wife we order lunch in this restaurant we have been told to pay cash only. The bill was £31.50 (verbally told us by the lady who took order from us)I paid £40 they don't have change so we have to wait until some one will get some coins from outside shops. Later on another lady took over she hardly speaks English she asked me again how much I paid and how much is the Bill I said the Bill I have been told is £31.50 but she enter details into till and charge us £33.50 and fail to provide us receipt. Very unprofessional no respect for customer, not even said thanks to us because she assumed that I am not telling her the truth. I don't have the price list in front of me, I don't want to argue because I have been told by her staff. I would not recommend this place which will make you unhappy for the rest of the day.

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Tariq Dar . 2023-06-18

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Brilliant place, food spot on, food plentiful and had to take remaining home in doggy bag to eat day after, nice place

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Jay Khan . 2023-06-18

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the service was excellent the food was nice I would visit again

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Safia Qayyum . 2023-06-16

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Staff friendly. The food is very good with a wide range of choice. There is no alcohol served here, although you can bring your own. The decor has a middle Eastern influence which adds to the experience.

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Yozzer Hughes . 2023-06-12

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Fantastic good, quick service, great fresh Mango Lassi. Worth it if you like authentic cuisine.

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Tyler Wagner . 2023-06-09

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Had the meal for four, my son and his girlfriend have the appetites of youth and we enjoy a lovely spicy, savoury meal - we were not disappointed. I cannot describe the range of wonderful flavours and tastes we found, there was that much that we had to take some away with us. Speaking with the very personable manager, he mentions that it is 'food his mother serves up' and that can get no better than that! I strongly recommend a visit, its a lovely restaurant with flavours to match, we travel 20 miles to go there and it is worth every inch we take.

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Lew008 . 2023-05-31

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Really nice food. Good quality and service.

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W Afzal . 2023-05-28

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its good but the prices have increased to 6 to 10.. huge increase.. so before i used to go 4 times in a month .. now i goes once in a month

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Shine Sumarajan . 2023-05-12

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Good restaurant with amazing grill soup and lamb karahi

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Platypus 3.14 . 2023-05-11

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One of the best foods taste of Afghanistan you can get here at Hawasana restaurant.5 stars hygienic condition.

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Shafiq Sahak . 2023-05-07

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I've ordered for my cousin without checking if they do deliver food when I called the restaurant they politely apologised they can't deliver but they agreed to help and it for me I really appreciated their nice attitude the high quality of services they have very delious food I recommend you guys go and try their yummy plates

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ابوبكر احمد . 2023-04-13

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Good restaurant for afghani menu. Foods are tasty and large portions for reasonable price. Today we went during the Iftar time and the restaurant was almost full. However the person who runs the shop managed to find us a table. Cash only payment.

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zinthah nawaz . 2023-04-12

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Hurray Hawasana! Authentic Afghani food. Everything was prepared fresh and delicious. Lamb chops and karahi were amazing.

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Ashfaque Saleem . 2023-04-04

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Outstanding Afghanistani restaurant. If you like authentic food then this is for you. Limited vegetarian options but the okra and aubergine dishes are lovely. Check it is on the menu before you go though. Cash only

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Aimee White . 2023-04-01

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Hidden Gem food and service Excellent

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Thair Mohammed . 2023-03-22

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Traditional no frills establishment, lovely people good menu great food and fantastic value for money. We'll definitely be visiting this place alot.

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Kevin Whitehurst . 2023-03-22

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The food is out class . Rameen is the man qabli pulo lamb karahi everything is outclass.

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Aasim Ali . 2023-03-16

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Love the aubergine stew! The breads are massive. Big portions and super tasty. Right next to the train station.

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katevF2838OZ . 2023-03-12

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A gem in Stoke! Love the aubergine stew. Massive bread and big portions. Right next to the station

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Kate . 2023-03-12

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Amazing food, so glad we stumbled across this place. Ordered the set meal for 2-3 persons plus the lamb karahi which was loads of food for the 4 of us, we took some home. Generous portions, very reasonable price. We also loved trying the mango lasso and the cardamon green tea which were both excellent. Wish we lived nearer!

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konradv243 . 2023-03-10

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Good food with very poor service. They accept cash only which I was informed at the end of the dinner. Likely I will avoid next time due to their poor service.

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NoorulIslam Syed . 2023-02-25

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This place is the best afgan place in Staffordshire I think we tried to find another one just to compare ended up going all way manchester to be disappointed the owner is nice chap and even tho the waitresses tend not to get the order right it adds to the occasion they always have a smile even when my friends brings there baby they play with her I've brought alot of my English friends here they all love it the nan breads are the best ever go for the mixed kebab started then either the lamb kahrahi or chicken tough descion be nice if u can pay on card but no issue.john

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John UK Harvey . 2023-01-24

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They had superb Naan and food was generally ok. Need to work on the cleanliness and atmosphere.

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Muzammil Shahbaz . 2023-01-15

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Great atmosphere, friendly staff, lovely food, great prices. No alcohol. No problem....take your own. We don't bother.

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Ivan Dale . 2023-01-13

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