Taste of Afghan in Croydon

This is the second time I am visiting here and shop is closed whereas on google it’s says the shop is open. You guys should update the timings properly on google

I ate food from this restaurant many times and I tasted different dishes. All my orders were well prepared and very tasty all the time. Also, when ordered, delivery done in a reasonable time and the food seems to be fresh. I really enjoyed eating from Taste of Afghan. All the flavors are just amazing and packing also is done properly. The Ashak I ordered was well cooked and so yummy. The naan was really good, even the curries without forgetting about the grilled and rice. Unfortunately, I have only 2 pictures that I can share. The portion is big which makes the price reasonable for the quantity and tastes. The dishes were accompanied with a salad and sauce free of charged. Even the samoussa was so good and it was not too oily as compared to other places I used to buy. Concerning the staffs, I am familiar to only one person there and the person is very friendly, kind and polite. So, I would definitely recommend those who wish to buy from this restaurant as the quality of the food is just amazing and presentation of food is done properly. Even my family is eager to eat from this restaurant again. Hopefully soon as we live out of UK. Each time I come there, I chose to order my food here again and again as I really enjoyed eating nice tasty and well prepared food which makes my day and makes me 🙂

Food was ok, nothing that great. Their grill especially tasted very basic. I guess the service and general atmosphere of the place made it worse. Very empty for a Friday too. No proper person to take orders.

We ordered mixed girll, chapli kebabs along with other things. The food was delicious at very reasonable price. Their staff was very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend them.

We love the food however were so disappointed that the shop wasn't open.

Fraud person took my money called him.he said will refund but not received anything greedy selfish person fraud restaurant recommend not to go here.

We went at 3pm so it was a little quiet, I'm sure this changes gone dinner time. A nice place for authentic Afghan food. We went for the mixed grill, kabuli rice and then mantu, all of which was delicious. The server was polite. They have a seating area where you can eat as they do! Even my friend who often vacuums his food up within the first 10 minutes struggled to finish his food, a good indication that the portion sizes are generous 😂 strongly recommend.

Food is amazing, huge portions!

Honestly one of the worst restaurant experiences I have ever had. Came here with a large group to celebrate a birthday, we waited over 20mins to have our drink order taken. The starters took another 30-40 mins to come out and when they did (hummus and samosa’s) it was absolutely terrible. Bit into one of the samosa’s and the inside was completely cold, a few of the other guests had the same experience. The hummus was oily and literally slapped onto a plate. I wasn’t sure it could get any worse but then the mains arrived. We’d ordered 2 family platters plus various other bits. The lamb was tough and chewy, chicken rubbery, the rice was luke warm in some places and stone cold in others. Every single bit of food we had was either cold or luke warm, it also didn’t taste very fresh and like it had been cooked days before. Honestly don’t know if any of these positive reviews are real because my experience was awful. It also very expensive for the quality and the poor service.

The restaurant was empty for a Friday night on payday weekend which was a little suspicious. But nonetheless, my fiancé and I went inside as we love trying food from across the world. The place had a nice decor, but a little dated. Unfortunately the waiter had very dirty fingernails and my fiancé mentioned that she smelt a strong smell of gasoline when he took her order. We were seriously considering leaving due to the waiter not being the cleanest, as we were worried that the kitchen may not be clean too. But we decided to stay. We ordered a mix grill for 2 which was amazing. The rice was seasoned to perfection, the lamb, chicken and beef skewers were amazing too. Although the lamb chops were very dry and tough. We ordered the virgin mojitos which also went down a treat! All in all, we had a great experience, but I'd recommend that the waiting staff improve their appearance because that is a turn off for many customers.

Taste was very good in the beginning but now slightly reduced. Might be this chef changed. But overall, it's good Afghani food in this area.

Good Good Good service first time we love it

very kind and amazing food very good customer service and hygienic as well , we love the food

If you are Afghan you might want to try a different restaurant to eat at, I came here with my husband we ordered the Afghan grill for 2 people. Whilst we were waiting for 25 minutes, we were one of three groups in the restaurant. We heard the microwave go off many times during waiting and we were growing suspicious that the food was not going to be as fresh as it was supposed to be. And we would be right. The meat was very dry, the rice was also very dry, the presentation was extremely poor, and we couldn’t finish it as it just wasn’t that nice to eat. If you are Afghan you definitely want something delicious, authentic and worth your money, and this restaurant definitely wasn’t worth the car journey. I recommend you take yourself elsewhere. I would not recommend coming here and I am not coming here again.

**Taste of Afghan: Culinary Delights in Croydon** Nestled in Croydon, Taste of Afghan offers a diverse menu reflecting Afghanistan's rich culinary heritage. The curries stand out with robust flavors and aromatic spices, from tender lamb to fragrant vegetarian options. Don't miss the mixed grill featuring succulent kebabs and chicken. And the massive naan bread is a must-try, perfect for savoring the rich sauces. With warm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere, Taste of Afghan promises a memorable dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Afghanistan.

Nearly 30 of us visited The Taste of Afghan… and every single one complimented the food. The staff was very cooperative. We had a fabulous evening and are looking forward to visit again very soon .

Amazing food Very nice lamb krahi We really enjoy your food

Did a take away today for the large chicken briyani (serves 2) and chicken tikka that comes with naan. The food on collection was still hot which tilted my decision to start with the chicken tikka with naan. When I get home, I was disappointed to find out that the naan was completely missed!. I was upset but also was very hungry and wanted to control my annoyance with what just happened. I then decided to go with the briyani which added even more disappointment. Rice was cooked well and plenty, but the meat was very little in the dish. It had literally 4 small pieces of chicken tikka instead of chicken on the bone. It wasn't what I expected and made me feel frustrated with the thought that I paid for a rice meal only. Had this not happened, I would have given it a higher rating, so lets just say my hunger at that time calmed my frustration. However, it is going to take me some time to come back here to order my next meal. In hindsight I did like the food though but this blunder from the staff should have been looked into before the dish leaves the kitchen.

Big Afgan Roti on table to be shared Loads of vegetarian options but request for spicy 🌶️ else base is blande Rest all non veg platters Good ambience

Very low quality food and poorly cooked. Lamb sheesh and kebab smell so bad. I tried to give honest feedback to the manager but he was noding his head in a strange way (trying to make me feel stupid) looking least interested about the feedback. Over priced. Poor Service!

Khalil gave us very good service and we had a pleasant time with nice food.

Very kind and amazing food, very good customer service and hygienic as well

Went in with a group of friends and the portion sizes were big enough to fill us to the brim! Beautiful food, lovely ambience, and we were sat in the little carpeted book but didn't feel forgotten. Recommend to anyone looking to treat their tastebuds

Great food, really, really recommend going and trying it. Won't be disappointed.

We had a fantastic experience here. The food was very tasty and the atmosphere was welcoming. Highly recommend the chicken Karahi and the afghan rice!

Just had a big family meal here. Food took ages and I explained we’d like the chapli kebab and mixed grills as starters and to bring them out when ready but it all came at the same time as the Karachi’s. The grills and chapli kebabs were ok but the chicken and lamb karahi’s were awful. The meat tasted off and gravy was just thick tomato sauce! Same with the chicken karahi. No flavour at all. Such a disappointment. I complained and was told they won’t do anything except take off one of the karahis. The bill was still £230.. very poor service and food. Not sure how they have a decent rating but compared to namak Mandi it’s not even a comparison. Not even in the same league. Save your money and make the trip to namak Mandi.

Have eaten here twice in the last 6 months. Both times excellent. I can see some one star reviews here, but from our experience, it was a five-star meal both times. Service is polite and helpful, but not quick so if you are in a rush be aware of that. For dinner, the restaurant was busy and the atmosphere was good. This is a modest restaurant, not fancy, but we will be back again as we enjoyed the food.

We asked for rice and kebab. Rice and meat was not fresh and kebab was completely dry... Never had such experience before..

Palau was FIYAAAAAAAA. Guys are laid back but produce huge portions and enough meat to make me question if they even turn a profit! They treat your stomach and don’t steal your wallet (great pricing)! Best Food I’ve had. Cooked fresh and to order!

I love Afghan food, and was hoping to have a great experience seeing the ratings. I went in happy and cheerful, and left very disappointed. The Mantu, a great Afghan pasta dish, had basically no meat inside ( to the point I thought it was a vegetarian version), but that's ok I moved on the Channa, but it was too salty, and I told the waiter I couldn't eat it. They bring it again... the same, I think they just diluted with more chickpeas but still really salty. So, I told the waiter that it just didn't do it for me. Feeling sorry for the (their) failure, I told him I would instead be happy to look at the desserts. Only ice-cream was available, and to add insult to the injury, it tasted off. My guess is that it wasn't kept at the right cold temperature, as in fact it was too soft and it smelled of rancid butter. Now in a complete disbelief, trying to not show my disappointment, I ate it anyway. When the waiter brought the bill, the Channa was there. I asked him if he really wanted to charge me for me and he said yes, in an apologetic manner. I had enough. I paid and they will never see me again in that place.

Great place, with nice settings and clean environment. Spacious place with great hospitality and delicious menu that is reasonably priced, generous servings to match. Great for family and kids, friends or go alone for a treat.

A very nice and small restaurant with a good quality food platters are good but I’ll recommend every one to try there chicken Karahi and charsi karahi I love that the taste is awesome I’ll definitely go there again and again only problem there is off parking there is no space for parking and you need to find space in streets near the restaurant that is very hard to find.

Very big portions, nice afghani cuisine Big chapli kebabs, and kabli pilau

First time that we tried this restaurant and we've been very positively impressed. We had a mix platter for 3 and it was a great choice so we ended up trying a bit of of the main dishes in the menu. We loved all of it, very tasteful and nicely cooked. If I had to chose now, the best dishes would the lamb karahi and the rice with lamb, but that's a personal taste. I read other reviews complaining about the service. I can't really support that: the staff engaged with us when needed, and they actually were very helpful in assisting with the choice of food and drinks.

Great food and excellent service from the owner and his staff. Borani, Chapli kebab and afghan rice were all excellent. We ate very early on a Saturday evening so atmosphere score a little unjust. It was starting to fill up with family groups which is lovely. Furniture is comfy .

Mmmmm! I saw that the people of Croydon were divided over A Taste Of Afghan. Well I’m a fan and here’s why. We were not encouraged to buy expensive drinks so we didn’t order them. We had decided that this needs to be a budget date. So that suited us. We went for a sharing grill thing. We’ve had a lot of these in other places so we know what we’re talking about. What was good here was the softness of the meat- very pleasant. And there was a lot of it. Our whole meal came in at about £35. So that’s less than half what we usually spend. No complaints!

There food is so tasteless, honestly after having food I was feeling unhappy, that was a takeaway, I called them many times to tell them but no one answered call. So a big no from my side. I would never recommend there food

Perfect afghan taste. Hot and fresh food with enough amount to eat for multiple people.

I usually don’t give reviews but thank you for the Taste of Afghan for opening in South Croydon, please don’t close this amazing restaurant.

Delicious and tasty afghan foods and really like the space for family rooms

Disappointed with everything basically. Pakistani people abuse by the name of afghan disgusting

I’ve been waiting to give this place a go for a good few months now. Food was ok, plenty of it and reasonably priced. It’s not a licensed premise and they won’t allow you to bring your own wine / beer with you. As far as I am aware that’s a choice they make rather than a licensing issue. The staff are really rude, noticeably! Didn’t engage with us, didn’t ask us about our meal. Reading the room I would say that it was almost if they would prefer we hadn’t walked in to the restaurant in the first place. I’m happy to report that that will not be a problem in the future. What a shame !

Get ready to be disappointed, i been here 2 times ,I though I will give a a chance after first time got food from them , they don’t have maaheecha the first time and the second time which will be last time here , if you don’t have it don’t put it on your menu, my second time well this time at launch time they give me food from last night and warmed it up in microwave , the food has no flavour it’s bland test less,and Qublai maheecha come with saland they don’t give you that’s as well , I m very disappointed won’t come here again bye bye ..

Good food thank you. Fresh and tasty. Platters are big portions. 6 of us ate well with the 4 person platter.

This is for store in Peckham, I think they moved so doesn't apply to Croydon I went all the way there and found nothing they decided to renovate the shop and leave the Google profile on...

I had the most amazing dining experience at Taste of Afghan in Croydon. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming, with traditional Afghan decor. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The menu offered a wide range of authentic Afghan dishes, and the flavors were absolutely delightful. I highly recommend trying the mantu dumplings and the lamb kebab. The portions were generous, and the food was served hot and fresh. Overall, Taste of Afghan is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the true taste of Afghan cuisine.

Finally an authentic curry place in south Croydon!!!! Was pleasantly surprised as this place is hidden on a side road. I only eat Afghani chapli kebab at Watan so had high expectations. They really did not disappoint! Kids had the grilled wings and they kindly exchanged the rice for chips which was nice of them. The mango lassi was lovely and fresh juices were a really nice touch. Desserts looked lovely but couldn’t fit in anymore ! I definitely will be back for the mixed grill and the curries next time ! Staff were really nice and polite, overall a lovely experience.

Good service with delicious food, simply loved it. 30 minutes free parking outside with 30 extended for £0.20.

I really like the the service best afghan food in London and

Best place for Afghan food 🥘. Always Fresh and tasty 😋

I visited the restaurant a week ago with some of my friends we ordered the food and the food was very spicy and one of my friends was sick he couldn't eat it we complained about it but they said our food is okay if you can' t eat it that's not our issue. today again we visited the restaurant because we were Fasting and very hungry we booked a table and gave them a ordered after few minutes the guy came and told us to get up from the table because someone else wanna sit here.And that's a shame. The staff are very disrespectful with customers ewen I don't liked their body language the way they used. They are charging lots of money with low service.

The Lassi drinks (mango and salted) were delicious but the mixed grill deal was rather poor; it was undercooked, overspiced and overpriced. Also, as a dining in experience it could be improved on.

tasty, fresh, really healthy food. Loved the Lamb Bambi side dish especially.

Great authentic Kabuli Pilau & karai options.

Has been permanently closed and I went all way there for nothing

Delicious food, great service. Thank you!

The food was tasty and delicious. But the place overall was dirty. The sink area was dirty. The garbage can is not working. To throw away used paper after you wash your hands you need to touch it which definitely you don’t want to do it. The menu are all in greasy which doesn’t feel good. The tables in the order area where is the kitchen were dirty. They have to take care this place if they don’t want to lose customers

Top notch Afghan food. The most impressive service and quality food. Highly recommend!

One of the best afghan cuisine. I usually go there with my friends

Amazing rice, mixed grill, kebab and lamb Karai. Pleased with the service, the waiter was tentative to everything we needed. Will definitely come back.

Nice food, good prices! Recommended!

Amazing place. Amazing tase. Must visit and if possible must meet the CEO "NOOR Bhai" such a lovely person. Had a great time woth him....

One of the best restaurants with quality food and cheaper prices. The staff are really good and helping

This is one of the best Afghan foods in London that i have ever experienced. The guy who serves the food there is so nice and social. I regularly visit there with my family and friends for dinner.

This place is a gem. Unassuming from the outside but a lovely atmosphere inside. The food is very well priced and really tasty. Meal cost around £35 (with wine corkage charge of £4) for two people and there was more than enough food! Definitely try this place if you're in the area.

Stunning mixed grill and bread really hits the spot a true hidden gem. Staff were polite and helpful food arrived swiftly

Been walking past this restaurant for a few years now and one night myself, my partner and my toddler decided to eat here. The initial welcome was good, I think the guys name was Hazaard?? He was very friendly and took our order. We ordered a Mixed grill platter, chips and Lamb Karahi… not sure bout the spelling lol However the food came in good time and it was nice all three of us enjoyed the platter but the lamb dish was a bit tooo chewy. Overall it’s a nice restaurant and nice atmosphere, gonna try a takeaway next but we’d go back again.

Best kept local secret! Sizzling clad iron platter heaped with meat, moreish sweet Kabul pilau, zesty curry, fresh salad and the oven-fresh hanging Afghan bread — all fresh, and around £20 per head. I recommend booking the carpet area for a luxurious lie down between bites.

Got the platter for 3 and shared between 2 of us. Safe to say we were stuffed but what a great selection. The lamb is a must try. The only thing that tops the food is the service.... And it's BYOB

Taste of Afghan is absolutely amazing, nice staff, quiet place and delicious food, I recommend everyone to go and enjoy the food with family and friends.

Good food and the guys are good at accommodating my spice needs! Me and my friends love this place

Food was old, staff and communication was bad. Neither were worth the price

The chuppel kebab meal is great!!

Very good food and the guy is super friendly

Kabul pilau, spinach and lentil dish was unreal. I would give the spot 10/10

Best Asian food ever ! Greetings from Morocco 🇲🇦

Amazing food, lovely restaurant. Me and my friends had a fantastic time.

Delicious, lovely food. Definitely worth checking

Mindblowingly good food, cracking lassis, and service with a smile.This place will leave you in a trance. Magical.

Probably the best restaurant I've ever eaten at.

Great tasting food, generous portions, BYOB, friendly staff

We sat in the restaurant and had a huge Naan bread and the mixed grill. We also had a curry dish which was also fantastic

Incredible flavours, big portions and super friendly service. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Really great food and nice people

Love this place - delicious, one of the best on Rye Lane

After reading some of the positive reviews I have just made a visit into the restaurant on a Sunday lunch with my children. Le me elaborate about my review for the 4 stars. 1 Star for the welcome from the staff. They were nice and polite. 2 Star for the clean and hygiene environment and decoration. I like the seating area particularly the way Muslims seating tradition. 3 Star for the menu and pricing. Straightforward and simple. 4 Star for the food decorations and the taste of food are very delicious and provides free containers to bring the leftover meals into home. I could not provide the 5 star because a criticism must need do highlight which is the restaurant doesn't have sufficient heating system. They have portable room heating which doesn't cover the entire seating place, therefore food gets cold very quick. I would love if the management improves that.

fantastic food, great staff and BYOB. Why would you go anywhere else?

Excellent food, I ordered several platters for my son's 1st birthday and Taste of Afghan did not disappoint. We were so happy with the food, portions and variety of options. I recommend this restaurant to anyone as they have always delivered a great service and have tasty food. Thank you so much!

Basic seating but great food and well priced considering location. They do home catering which is also great

A delight. Sameer and his team did a great job for Vegans. Such a pleasure to go.

I decided to try this out on a whim and I wasn't disappointed. Food very flavoursome..reception was warm and thr drink was ice cold. It was not too busy on a Tuesday evening. I am really looking forward to going back

On of the best cheap afghan restaurent in london.

Incredible food and warm atmosphere. Tashakor!!!!

Very good experience. Amazing food. Amazing staff. Definitely need to try the chapli kebab 10/10

Lucky to live so close to this place. Been a few times and everything I've had has been outstanding. The korahi and ashak are incredible. Excellent vegetarian options too - the chana and daal are great, as is the palak sabizi and banjan borani. Strongly recommended!

Lovely atmosphere, very relaxed. Wanted to try something different and was not disappointed. Sam was very informative and talked us through the menu. Went for chicken tikka skewer starter a traditional Afghan lamb curry, and a chicken dish with Reb peppers, coriander and yoghurt. The flavours were amazing, not too spicy but it's all freshly made so you can have it hotter if you prefer. I would definately give this place a try if in Peckham, even got a little bit of an Afghan history lesson from Sam after our meal. And it's BYOB

Welcoming and relaxed feeling local place. The waitress introduced us to the food so we could decide what would suit us (chapli kebab = delicious) we really enjoyed our food and it was great value.

We had an amazing meal here with 5 friends, the person serving us usually works in the kitchen, so knew lots about all the dishes. Fantastic value, and a great variety of flavours and textures. The hanging bread was freah from the oven and delicious. BYO is a bonus. We will be back for sure

Have ordered many times, always delicious and every time its more tastier, specially kabuli pulao and balochi sajji are my favourite. Delivery service is very good, always on time. Will order again and again. 😂

Food was delicious and the staff where amazing!