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★★★★★ I don't normally write reviews but this place was so great and I only tried it thanks to the reviews on this website. So I figured it was time to say Jazak'Allah and repay the favour! Like I said, we only went here because I read about it on this website, otherwise we wouldn't know it existed. And we were so glad we tried it out! It looked very small when we arrived, and clearly it has only recently been set up, but the area was clean which is important. My husband and I ordered both the chicken tikka and the beef tikka, as well as the shami kebab. Everything arrived freshly grilled, hot and delicious! The naan was outstanding, and the meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked. We loved the raita yoghurt served with the salad too. I ordered the Kabuli pulao as my aunt is Afghani and she's made it for me many times, and I was so impressed! Spot on flavour and taste, just yummy! Portions were nice and generous, although the one thing I must admit is that the prices are a little steep - it came out to $40 for two people, including the tip. However, given the area, high prices are common, and considering how much we enjoyed the food, we were happy to pay it. In fact, we decided to return here for every meal while we were in Niagara Falls for a few days. Even tried their Chicken Karhai, which was tasty but a little bland for our palettes, as we're used to rich spicy curries. But nevertheless tasty. We ordered that as a delivery option and they delivered right to our hotel room, which was such a treat. The server was really friendly and polite, we overall had no complaints at all and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. A must for all visitors in the area to try, you won't be disappointed! We're already looking forward to going back again, inshAllah. Posted on August 29, 2013

★★★★★ My wife and I spent a few days in Niagara Falls and were searching for a halal restaurant. We weren't satisfied with some of the other places in the area and even sat in one then left because of the lack of cleanliness and the apathetic staff. However, when we sat down in Afghan Kabob, the elderly man who owns the restaurant immediately came over to us and assured us that the food is halal, along with mentioning the source, which is Kabul Farms in Milton, ON. The lamb is actually halal and organic! I felt so much relief when I heard that, and I felt like I could trust the owner and his son--that they were honest people. We felt like we were over at someone's house for dinner. That's how hospitable they were to us! Everyone was so nice, so we decided to keep eating there for the remainder of our stay in Niagara Falls and even took some for the road. The chicken tikka was amazing, and, to date, the best chicken I've ever had. It was cooked to perfection, soft and tender, with an amazing mix of spices. Everything was made after we ordered it from scratch, so it was really fresh when it got to our table. They're still a new family-owned and family-run restaurant, and they were getting the A/C set up when we were there, so it was a bit hot in the restaurant, but we didn't care. What matters most to us is great service from a trusted staff along with excellent-tasting food. If you go to Niagara Falls, you absolutely must stop by this hidden gem (as another post described it). I know we'll definitely do so the next time we're in town! Posted on August 12, 2013

★★★★★ It was awesome to find such good Afghan food in the middle of touristy Niagara Falls. We're originally from NY and used to great Afghan food, so we were pleasantly surprised to find this little gem in NF. The chicken tikka is really moist and yummy. The shami kebab is similar to Persian koobideh kebab, except it's much more flavorful than Persian food. The bread was excellent as was the brown rice. It's a new restaurant owned by a really nice family. The big brother, who does most of the cooking, is super friendly and goes out of his way to make you feel welcome. We ate there all 3 days we were in the area! :) The food is excellent, my only recommendations would be to increase the portion sizes (bit expensive for the quantity given) and upgrade the decor. All in all, you would be missing out if you don't visit this restaurant when you're in the area! Posted on August 4, 2013

★★★★★ We really enjoyed this place. We were impressed with how fresh the food was, and the spices and seasonings used were fantastically flavorful. The fresh lemon, cilantro, and mint in the salads and sauces were all wonderful touches, too! The naan was made fresh and was piping hot. We ordered a dumpling appepitzer that was prepared from scratch and was AMAZING! Staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back when in Niagara again! Posted on June 27, 2013

★★★★★ I don't typically write reviews but this place left such a lasting impression that I had to spread the word. If you're ever in Niagara Falls, you have to try this place. We ordered the chicken tikka, which is basically marinated chicken breast cubes with amazing afghan rice and naan. The naan (bread) was fresh out of the oven. Everything was actually made freshly on the spot. The chicken, was probably the best I have ever had. No joke. It was really tender and full of flavor. We also had this refreshing Dogh drink which was made out of buttermilk, cucumbers, and mint. The service was probably the best out of the whole experience. We were waited on and greeted right away by the friendly family that owns it. They were generous and made us feel at home. We left a big tip and will definitely be back for another meal before we leave Niagara Falls. Posted on June 25, 2013