Taste of Afghanistan Restaurant in Ealing

I recently dined at the Shami Kebab restaurant and it was an incredible experience! The highlight of the meal was definitely their kebabs, which were exceptionally tender and bursting with flavor. The seasoning was spot on, making each bite a delight. The ambiance of the restaurant was inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious Afghan dishes and a great dining experience!"

One of the best Afghan restaurant Best food Great customer service ever had Comfortable place for families

very tasty food and great portions, highly recommend!

Amazing food and customer service

Ice cream made me fall asleep on the bus and someone took it, I know they took it because they also fell asleep next to me. But music was nice

The food here is amazing especially the rice they have 10/10, will recommend this place to everyone .

I order food for 5 people rice was cold chicken was smelly was overcharged Rubish service will never go again

Amazing food and great customer service! 10/10

Great food. Good service! Well worth trying this out!

Food was amazing specially dessert thank you guys.

Used to be amazing. Now they have increased the prices but decreased the takeaway portion size. And something has changed with their recipe and flavour. But lovely staff

It was called taste of Afghanistan before, but Shami kebab is a new management. Food quality, quantity, ingredient and service is not what we used to get from previous management. I may never come again unless the management changes.

Very delicious food with respectful staff. Highly recommended if you wanna taste Afghani food and have a glimpse of culture 😍😍

It was amazing I would recommend.

Good and quality food great people and great service

Lovely delicious Afghan food. Keep up the good 👍

Shami Kabob Restaurant is a gem of a place. Absolutely wonderful service from the server and very friendly owner. Everything from the lamb tikka, pulau (rice) to the mint green tea were amazing, so fresh!!

If really like to taste authentic afghan cuisine then this is the place Once you taste it then you are fine hooked to this place . The taste of Qbali Pelow is out of this world . I just had order of Qabuli Pallow , Ashak and man that was real taste , well cooked .The Chetney is so tastes well done as it feel it left marinated for weeks as it doesn’t taste of water like Turkish restaurant ones. It has changed the name from taste of Afghanistan to Shami but chefs are the same skilful people .I am giving 6 starts instead of 5 stars.🙏🙏🙏

A Delightful Culinary Journey at Shami Kebab Restaurant Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars) I recently had the pleasure of visiting Shami Kebab Restaurant (new owners) in Greenford, and I must say it was an extraordinary dining experience. This establishment stands out as one of the best Afghani restaurants in London, offering an authentic and mouthwatering culinary adventure. From the moment we stepped inside, we were warmly greeted by Khalil, the owner, who took personal care of our dining experience. The menu presented to us was a testament to the restaurant's commitment to freshness and authenticity. The chefs prepared each dish with great attention to detail, resulting in a truly memorable meal. The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the special mixed grill. This delightful combination featured their signature Kebabs, including Lamb chops, Chopan kebab, Chicken Tikka, Chicken wings, Lamb Kubeda, Chicken Kubeda, and fragrant rice. Every bite was a burst of flavour, with the meats being incredibly tender and succulent. While the lamb chops were slightly dry, the overall quality of the mixed grill was exceptional and left us completely satisfied. We also had the pleasure of savouring the Qabuli Uzbaki Lamb Shank Rice, a culinary masterpiece. The lamb shank was incredibly tender, and the rice, cooked with carrots, raisins, and flavorful spices, was a delightful accompaniment. It was a dish that truly showcased the chef's expertise and left us craving for more. The Lamb Charsi Karahi was another standout dish that we absolutely loved. The Spring lamb, cooked with fresh tomatoes, green chillies, herbs, and spices, was a burst of aromatic flavours. We relished every morsel, and the dish paired perfectly with the generously sized Afghani fresh naan, one of the largest we've ever seen. We also had the opportunity to relish the Chana Daal, a flavoursome lentil dish, and my wife thoroughly enjoyed the refreshing Dogh Afghani drink. To conclude our meal, we indulged in the Afghan Sheryakh, a sensational ice cream that was an absolute delight. It was our first time trying this unique dessert, and we highly recommend it as the perfect way to end your meal at Shami Kebab Restaurant. The warm and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant, coupled with the attentive service provided by Khalil and his team, made our visit truly special. We were fortunate enough to hear about their plans for the new look of the restaurant, and we are eagerly looking forward to witnessing the amazing transformation. In conclusion, Shami Kebab Restaurant in Greenford has left an indelible impression on us. It is a hidden gem that deserves to be on every food lover's radar. We are already planning our next visit with our extended family, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to enjoy the exceptional cuisine once again. Thank you, Khalil, and your wonderful team, for your warm hospitality and the unforgettable dining experience.

A welcome change to Greenford. Halal Afghan/Pakistan food. Having had another change of management in July 2020 we can say the food is good and are looking forward to other parts of the menu. The kabali palou and chaplie kabab are good. The channa average. The nans are good. They don't give salad or sauces. Beware the service is poor. Ordering on the phone and the wait time can be 1 hour. They will serve people who come later and no excuse can make up for the shambles in the kitchen. New management or not, it's the same routine at this place with every management. They have had a change of decor and management in Nov 2020

Amazing food Kwik service a great place to visit mouthwatering curry mix grill is amazing

The food, hospitality everything was on point. Even though there were limited options available for vegetarians to pick from the menu, they totally nailed it. The food was very really good and their Afghani Chutney is the best which is served with Hummus and bread. Thankyou so much for having us and providing us with the best service.

Really had a pleasant experience and I wasn’t expecting this place to be that good but the food was very good and authentic

Amazing food and great service. The owner himself talked to us and suggested good food. Must try!

Very nice middle eastern food, juicy kebabs and very tasty rice 👌 😋 we buy food for our staff meetings all the time

Wonderful food and wonderful staff would definitely recommend

Best food i’ve had in a while definitely going to be my weekends night out first choice

Situated in a busy high road this place serves up genuine Afghan cuisine. Clean simple and uncomplicated. The staff are friendly but it’s clear they are inexperienced generally for a high end experience but this is Greenford and not Pall Mall. The dishes are tasty and that is important. You’re coming here to eat hearty food not to gaze over the city landscape. I wish them all the best.

I went to this place in 2023 can’t remember the year but when I went there I was sitting in a table with my kids then when they served me there food they started twerking while giving me my food which I find really disgusting and disturbed then when my kids ask one of the workers how is your day they called my kid a chichi sag which made me extremely pissed that I slammed on of there heads body slammed on of the worker then the police was involved but I was fine since THEY CALLED MY KID A SAG VERY GOOD OF YOU SHAMI KEBAB WELL DOWN

I had dinner last night at the taste of Afghanistan. Unfortunately the soup was very spicy, the grill mix was mainly chicken and the rice was not tasty at all. Afghan food is very delicious and unfortunately this was nothing like that. Hopefully this review will help them improve the quality of the food.

This place changed so much. Spotless, delicious fresh food, friendly staff, great atmosphere. Will definitely come back again.

Great food. The place is under a new management and the guy is doing extremely well. Top customer service.

Food was great, service charge was £5.00 on top of the bill wasn't expecting that. Didn't like that they had put water on the table and if we didn't ask we would of had to pay for it.

I’ve eaten at this restaurant several times and the food is fabulous. Really generous portions too. Try it, you definitely won’t be disappointed! 😃

Amazing flavours and fresh food also good entertainment 😋

Delicious Food. Thanks for the service!

Lovely restaurant, love coming here

Amazing experience. Food was beautiful and fresh and mouth watering. The manager was so friendly and such great customer service. And I highly recommend the chicken shish and the sheerykah. 10/10 for me

this restaurant has great food and amazing customer service👍

Food was really good with perfect portion.

Lovely food and amazing service.

The food and service here was great! Would rate it even higher if I could! Faryal and Naveet were very kind and made us feel very welcome

Fantastic Afghan food ,very good service xxx

The food is nice but the prices are just crazy we will never come again to this place

Atmosphere is warm, busy and cosy not to mention aromatic. Good Afghan music is played constantly and the staff are incredibly welcoming. The food is arguably the best in the world, with a variety of ethnic cuisines and drinks. It fills you up really quickly, but no matter how full you are, I can guarantee you will continue eating. Out of all the Afghan restaurants, this is the best in quality and price. 100% worth the money and the wait, wouldn’t go to anywhere else in the world besides here. - satisfied customer

Very good food. Very nice. Good job chef from 🇮🇹

By far the best place I have ever been to for Afghan food. Usually, Afghan restaurants are run by people who aren't Afghan and try to pass the food off as authentic and you can really taste the difference. Taste of Afghanistan is authentic. The owner is always so hospitable and goes the extra mile when we turn up with a large party - even on shirt notice. The portion size is perfect so you don't feel overly stuffed and definitely do not feel hungry when you're done. There's also a public car park behind the restaurant which costs less than 90p per hour. Highly recommend going and trying anything on the menu.

The people were lazy whatever we were ordering they were saying it’s finished waited 40 mins for chicken karahi and in the end said we don’t have it after waiting for 40 mins staff was soo unprofessional very rude laughing at us for no reason I usually come here every weekend wid my family yesterday came with my friends very unsatisfied ordered chicken curry was not fresh didn’t taste good was cold told them to take it away wings was burned too

I visited the shop yesterday and ordered chicken karahi, expecting a 40-minute wait as they had indicated. However, after the 40min wait, I was informed they didn't have it and so instead we order chicken curry. Unfortunately, the chicken curry was neither fresh nor flavorful. This was quite disappointing, especially since I've had good experiences there before. It seems like there might be some issues with their service or preparation on this particular day. I hope they can improve and maintain their previous standards.

10/10 this restaurant always comes correct there qabuli pulaw is always nice when i order on uber eats

Food is good, portions are big. Price is not expensive, though not cheap. The place has terrible service though, must have waited 30 minutes after finishing for my plate to be taken and to order ice cream. I was the only person in the restaurant, and caught the eye of the waitress three times though still, nothing. In the end, I got up, paid and then left

I went with family, the food and service were excellent. We had the platter for 4, which could have fed 6 hungry people easily. The food came promptly, kebabs were freshly prepared. The lamb cubes were succulent, juicy and so soft. Everything tasted lovely. I really enjoyed the entire meal. Well done to all the staff. I've been there a few times and I've always left feeling full and happy. A big thumbs up 👍😍.

Excellent food and excellent service 👌 👍

Afghani burger is quite big and nice, having said that £7 is quite steep for what it is. £5 max would be a fair price.

Tasty Qabli Pilau every time we come😊

Really great food and great customer service

Best restaurant in the world!!!!!! By Sayed hashimi

I ordered off Uber eats and it’s amazing. Deffo coming back

Service is 0, I wouldn’t comment about the food, the lady knows nothing about service, the food is expensive for no test, our order not completed and her attitude 🤔

The food was very good , the staff were nice and the place was clean, one think they should offer more sauces

Excellent food, should try the kebabs and Afghani pulao. Bit expensive compared to other Afghani restaurants.

Nothing afghan about this place. The cuisine is exactly the same as pakistani/Indian and the naan bread is a typical naan bread and not the traditional afghan one. Waste of nearly £44 for 2 people.

Lost week I have order a Mantu It was very disgusting, I had ordered lost mount in march mantu and ashak was very delicious but now this time it was very disgusting. I will not recommend them to eating! I hope the owners fixed the issue.

Amazing food! Soo delicious from starters to mains and dessert!! Honestly I have been to many Afghan restaurants but your food is five stars all the way!! My family loved it. Great Service and the staff and managers are so welcoming and lovely!! Thank you :)

Over priced , small proportion. Disappointed to even go there. Waste of money!

Food is great, service very friendly, definitely worth a try if you haven't had Afghani food before! Only negative is that it's very chilly in the restaurant, so the food gets cold quickly too.

Extremely small portions and highly priced lamb tikka was ok the rest waste of money 4 people we paid £150 I want the tip the waitress or bread maker asked my waitress if she was a worker in this restaurant or owner she lied saying she is worker we tipped her large only to find out she was owner's daughter... shame how owner take general stuff tips.... I will never be going here ever again ..

Decent food. Would highly recommend.

The food is always delicious and never greasy. Their Kabuli Palau and kebabs are so tasty.

Lovely food.. only thing that let the food down was the okra.. very greasy and oily. Service was a bit off key too.. owner was nice and accommodating.

Tried so many Afghan restaurants previously in London but honestly this one has exceeded my expectations. Their mantu is the best you will find. Unlike other restaurants, their food is not stale and actually tastes good. Food is top tier. My go to Afghan restaurant!!!!

Not busy and don't know why as their chursi chicken karahi is the best in London.

Amazing food, best Kebab for sure!

Verry Over priced and sadly nothing really amazing the food is generically taste

One of the worst experience that I have ever had very unprofessional the food was not what we expected waste of time and waste of money don’t recommend going there

It was nice place to lunch or dinner food was ok and staff are very helpful and friendly

Small portions, poor presentation, poor ambient, disappointed won't be visiting again. Over priced food.

Nice staff lovely and yummy food 😋

Decent food, slow service. If you have my order behind the till and I've paid, hand it over before taking another order

Not suitable for disability, no space no consideration for disabled pushchair and the staff didn’t feel comfortable for having us there. Amazing food but sadly last time to dine in.

Just want to say a huge thank you to Kaka Mehmood. Yesterday he prepared food for my best friends family for a Fatiha. They really loved it. The food was proper authentic Afghan food so thank you so much x

The food was so delicious and fresh! Very friendly staff. Really enjoyed the kabuli and sabzi

The food is authentic and the service is great and the price is reasonable

The staff are nice. However, the worst manto I ever had, inside was empty and the dough was extremely though and we got charged £23 pound. Not coming again what a waste of dinner time ans effort plus £23.

Their mutton karahi was really good. Served hot and fresh. Reminded of delicious karahis from back home 🥲

Great food Nince and clean inside A bit noisy And the toilet could be cleaner

This was one of the best kebab and aubergine. And very warm welcome from customer service. The waiter there was a girl I don’t know her but she was very polite and respectful. I will definitely recommend this for afghan food

We were welcomed with a warm smile and we’re treated very well. We bought the lamb mantoo and qabili pilau, both of which were delicious. I would definitely return again and recommend to anyone looking for great afghan food in Greenford.

I came from far away,the opening times are late than shown and thier prices were just put up today and not updated on system or menu. I was looking so forward to eating from here. They are ridiculously priced.

To be honest I had a good view about this restaurant but after the last 2 times I had visited their restaurant, their food tasted horrible. Also, the first time I went they gave a good proportion of rice and chicken but today and the last time I visited it has a really small proportion and doesn't even have a taste. The first time I visited they gave fresh spicy rice but today and the last time I visited before today they had no spicy rice and it tasted bland. I had a good view about this restaurant but now I regret buying from it in the first place because if they can't cope with the way the treat their costumers or the way they give their meal or proportions then their business would be unsuccessful. So I really recommend they fix up their proportions and how they give their food to their customers and how they treat before they get a person who is angry reporting them and doing a huge complain.

Food is good, authentic afghan food

We have finally found a very good Afghan Restaurant. I would highly recommend their food and we will definitely go back again. I wanted to try their handmade ice cream. But didn’t have any space left after dinner 🥘 ☺️

Very good food. Nice family owned and authentic cuisine.

Let me start by saying that I’m a vegetarian (for many reasons). My mum passed this restaurant on her way home and picked up a biryani, some bread, salad, a dip and a dessert. I wasn’t hungry at all because I’d already eaten but I decided to taste the rice. LET ME TELL YOU HOW GOOD IT WAS… It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The lamb in the biryani was so tender I’m not ever sure if I chewed it. I really dislike gristle and fat (part of the reason I stopped eating meat) but this was perfectly lean. I braced myself for the horrible feeling of jellied fat and rubbery gristle but it never came!! The bread smelled so fresh - even though by the time I got to it, it was almost 2 hours old. In fact, as soon as I got into the house I said it smelled like bread and wasn’t disappointed. It was soft and warm just as you’d want it to be. Bearing in mind that I was absolutely stuffed before I started ‘tasting’ the food, it was by sheer enjoyment that I managed to eat 80% of the entire biryani. The food is well packaged, the quality is worth shouting about and you can tell it’s prepared with real care and attention. I wish I lived close enough to order or pick up but alas I must travel for over an hour to get to the promised land of flavour. But I’ll do it. Trust me I will do it. This restaurant is worth it.

Have visited this place already 3 times, always food is fresh and portions are really huge, I'm attaching pic of 1 portion! It's so huge that can be shared, price of it is £13 or £14. Also, today we have tried fresh hand made ice cream with pistachio... mmm was lovely... 😍

Never ever go again there really bad only think how to take ur money that’s it doesn’t care about customers

Very tasty Food I recommend this restaurant very delicious Food nice people.

If authentic Afghan food is what your looking for than you have found it. Went to this place two weeks ago and they serve some good food. I went specifically for lamb tikka and qabuli palaw. I heard the new cook makes delicious kebabs and i wasn’t disappointed. The kebabs were juicy and served with sumac the afghan way. The naan breads were fresh from the oven and big just the way its done back in Afg. The chicken tikka were good too. But mostly i enjoyed the lamb tikka and the qabuli palaw. Parking is the back through tesco although its a bit tricky to find. The host fazel was warm and welcoming. Would definitely go back there again.

Would not recommend. Bad service and food.

This restaurant has to be best I’ve been to for a long time, the Food. Is more than excellent, 110% . The staff are very friendly and helpful. Been three times now and each time it’s been a amazing experience.