Afghan Khorasan Kabab

Name: Afghan Khorasan Kabab
Address: 3 26th St, Al Quoz, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143389838

Al Quoz

Restaurant Open now 04 338 9838

Afghan Khorasan Kabab is an Al Quoz restaurant focused on Afghan-style grills, pulao and karahi. Reviews most consistently point diners toward the mutton pulao and kebabs, with a comfortable, family-friendly setting but uneven service and food consistency.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

3,062 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Mutton pulao

Mutton pulao is repeatedly praised for tender meat, aromatic rice and dependable flavour.

Shinwari dishes

Shinwari kabab and Shinwari kadai are standout orders for some diners.

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What to Eat at Afghan Khorasan Kabab

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Afghan Khorasan Kabab, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Mutton pulao Net +7

“The mutton pulao was a highlight, featuring tender and savory meat that tasted excellent.”
Kebabs Net +4

“The food was flavorful and authentic — especially the kebabs which were well-seasoned and juicy.”
Mixed grill Net +3

“I chose the mixed grill platter with pilau (rice pilaf of basmati rice with glazed julienned carrots and tender kishmish (raisins), the meat was a bit salty but the saltiness was overcome by the delicious pilaf.”
Barbecue Net +2

“Their barbecue is exceptional, and the kabuli pulao is absolutely delicious.”

Honorable mentions (33)

Bhindi masala Net +1

“The surprise element was the Bhindi Masala, which was fresh, well-cooked, and packed with taste. It wasn’t overly oily, and the masala was perfectly balanced, enhancing the natural flavor of the bhindi without overpowering it.”
Breads Net +1

“From the time we walked in, we were greeted with a warm welcome. From the delicious, traditional soups, breads and rice to the mixed grill meat, the food was delicious.”
Bukhari mutton pulao Net +1

“Their Bukhari Mutton Pulao is packed with flavor and tender meat, while the Green Kadahi with fresh naan is rich, aromatic, and absolutely delicious.”
Bukhari rice Net +1

“Their Bukhari rice is very yummy.”
Butter chicken Net +1

“Tried the grilled chicken, butter chicken, kebabs, and biryani. The meat was fresh, properly cooked, and well seasoned.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“Decent food ,kebab and chicken curry with afghan pulav taste good.”
Chicken pulao Net +1

“The chicken pulao was also enjoyable and deserves an 8/10.”
Chicken with kabli rice Net +1

“As a complementary my only comment that the service there a little but slow it takes time to take your order or put anything on your table other wise I recommend visiting the restaurant and try the chicken with kabli rice 😍😍”
Daal Net +1

“The Daal was well-balanced, comforting, and tasted homemade, while the Namkeen had an authentic Afghan touch with just the right seasoning.”
Daal chana Net +1

“The Daal Chana was equally impressive. It had a comforting, home-style texture with just the right amount of spice and seasoning. It was simple yet bursting with flavor — something that can only come from a place that understands its roots in Pakistani cuisine.”
Fresh baked bread Net +1

“But let's talk about their fresh baked bread- warm, it was so good I had to order extra just to soak up all those amazing sauces!”
Fresh naan Net +1

“Their Bukhari Mutton Pulao is packed with flavor and tender meat, while the Green Kadahi with fresh naan is rich, aromatic, and absolutely delicious.”
Green kadahi Net +1

“Their Bukhari Mutton Pulao is packed with flavor and tender meat, while the Green Kadahi with fresh naan is rich, aromatic, and absolutely delicious.”
Grilled chicken Net +1

“Tried the grilled chicken, butter chicken, kebabs, and biryani. The meat was fresh, properly cooked, and well seasoned.”
Grilled lamb chops Net +1

“Delicious Afghani cuisine in Dubai! Grilled lamb chops and mixed grill platter are a must-try.”
Lamb chops Net +1

“I highly recommend the lamb chops. They were absolutely delicious and tender with tons of flavor.”
Lamb ribs Net +1

“- Lamb ribs are above average, maintains its juicyness”
Mix kebab Net +1

“I tried the Mix Kebab and it was seriously delicious - tender, full of flavor, and with a nice spicy kick (a bit hotter than expected, but in the best way!).”
Mixed grill meat Net +1

“From the time we walked in, we were greeted with a warm welcome. From the delicious, traditional soups, breads and rice to the mixed grill meat, the food was delicious.”
Mutton rosh Net +1

“The Mutton Rosh was the highlight — incredibly tender pieces of meat cooked in a rich, aromatic broth that reflected the depth of traditional Pakistani cooking. It had that slow-cooked, melt-in-your-mouth quality that is hard to come by and instantly made it a favorite at the table.”
Mutton seekh Net +1

“We ordered the mutton kadai with Afghan pulav and a mix grill that came with 6 skewers (2 mutton seekh, 2 lamb tikka, and 2 chicken tikka), along with Afghani bread.”
Namkeen Net +1

“The Daal was well-balanced, comforting, and tasted homemade, while the Namkeen had an authentic Afghan touch with just the right seasoning.”
Roast chicken Net +1

“- Roast chicken is not bad pretty autenthic”
Shinwari kabab Net +1

“The best afghan restaurant I've ever Been to the staffs were very polite and their food was awesome it's very good especially their shinwari Kabab and shinwari kadai and mutton pulao I went with my family each one of us liked the food very much I recommend y'all to try it out 👍🏻”
Shinwari karahi Net +1

“Don’t forget to try their Shinwari karahi. We came twice in a row for lunch to test and try and the quality were exact same.”
Shinwari karhai Net +1

“Visited again, food was good, specially shinwari karhai and chapli kebab.”
Tandoori roti Net +1

“Tandoori Roti (bread) is good and muton pulao is juicy and yummy.”
Three-dish thali Net +1

“We ordered their three-dish thali, which included Mutton Rosh, Daal Chana, and Bhindi Masala — and each item truly delivered in terms of flavor, authenticity, and satisfaction.”
Tomato soup Net +1

“I enjoy my meal, the place was quite and clean my order come in time the tomato soup was nice and for the main dishes the rice was cooked well and I enjoyed eating it, the meat was nice and easy to eat .”
Chapli kebab Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Visited again, food was good, specially shinwari karhai and chapli kebab.”
Kunafa Net 0

Mixed feedback

“- Kunafa is nice, light and crispy.”
Kulfi Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“• Kulfi: 3/5 — average.”
Mutton shinwari Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“• Mutton Shinwari: 3/5 — average taste, could be more flavorful.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Chicken tikka Net −1

“Chicken Tikka is not that good as expected.”
Mutton shanwari karahi Net −1

“Instead, their waiter had changed our order to the AED 170 Mutton Shanwari Karahi without informing us or asking for our approval.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Confirm availability. Before ordering, confirm the dish and price; one diner says an unavailable AED 129 karahi was replaced without notice.

Avoid peaks. Visit outside peak dinner hours if possible, as reviews mention slower service and understaffing when busy.

Plan the visit

Practical details

3 26th St

Al Qouz First - Al Quoz, Dubai

04 338 9838

Mon	12:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Fri	1:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 1:30 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Multiple diners report long waits, missed requests and uncoordinated table service.

Order changes

One customer says an unavailable dish was replaced with a pricier karahi without prior approval.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 129

Mutton Karahi

“We then ordered the Mutton Karahi, which was priced at AED 129”

Google review · June 2026

AED 170

Mutton Shanwari Karahi

“When it was time to pay, we were charged AED 170 for the karahi”

Google review · June 2026

under AED 200

total bill for 5 people

“We ended our meal with kunafa, and the total bill for 5 people came in under AED 200, which makes it an affordable option with great value for money”

Google review · September 2024

AED36

this dish

“the cost for this dish was AED36”

Google review · April 2022

5 DHS

yoghurt

“I asked for yoghurt from the menu which is 5 DHS and they brought me a fresh one for 10 DHS”

Google review · August 2024

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The Bottom Line

Afghan Khorasan Kabab is an Al Quoz restaurant for Afghan-style pulao, karahi and grilled meats. The clearest reason to consider it is the mutton pulao: several diners describe tender meat and aromatic, well-cooked rice. Shinwari kabab, Shinwari kadai, lamb chops and mixed grills also appear often, although the grill results are not perfectly consistent.

The setting generally comes across as comfortable, clean and family-friendly, with spacious seating and a lively atmosphere in some visits. Fresh baked bread is another small highlight, especially with kebabs or saucy karahi. Nearby parking is available, but dinner-time parking can be more difficult.

Service is the main qualification. Reviews mention long waits, missed requests, slow attention and understaffing during busy periods, though other diners experienced polite staff and faster-than-expected service. It is worth allowing extra time and visiting outside peak hours.

Check that your chosen dish is available and that any substitution and price are confirmed before it reaches the bill. Prices divide opinion: one diner found the menu expensive and reported an unapproved change from AED 129 mutton karahi to AED 170 Shanwari karahi, while others describe generous portions and good value. Food quality and hygiene reports also vary sharply, so expectations should be measured rather than automatic.