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90/100 (998 ratings)
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"Amazing food, been here for the past year and they maintain their services and food quality very well. The white dishes were the most recent ones as..."
LILICIOUS
"I’m a vegan in a family that likes to come here for the meat, so I was happy that there was something delicious for me to eat and be able to join..."
Vegan Food Seeker
"I have been always coming back in this restaurant, no regrets.. no dramas.. all food.. worth the money mate. :) everytime I have visitors, i bring..."
Sandra Lorraine Lagman
"Came here at 4pm on a Sunday and they had no chips so sadly no HSPs. My partner ordered a wrap which was chock full of shaved meat and great bang for..."
The World’s My Oyster
"Got Chicken & Lamb Skew with salad and was satisfied with what i paid for. Meat was very tender and flavourful and the salad was clean, crisp and..."
Matthew Porter Jr.
"Every now and again you will find a really cheap eat tucked away somewhere this place does not allow Eft Poss payments but they do have an ATM. ..."
Bella
"First time try Afghan food, the place gave generous potion , for 14$ kebab given so much bread, however I didn’t know how to eat this like locals..."
Sisi Love Food & Wine
"Favourite afghan food in Dandenong 👌🏾 always good and tasty🙌🏾 we always go here anytime we in area and never been disappointed..."
Will Ksz
"Its more pricey than the other place we usually go to but still pretty good. All food made fresh and served in generous portion sizes. Good authetic..."
Nay Nay
"Came here for dinner, have dined here before and keep coming back, as I am never let down by the food and service. Staff are really friendly, and the..."
Stephanie Papazois
"Have been going here for years now, if you want real authentic afgan food this is the place! Absolutely delicious and great prices. Lamb and chicken..."
Sparkling Katia 🌮
"Hey u dont even know how to cook okra i did a take away is it had no tast no flavor it tested so disgusting if u guys dont know how to cook it dont..."
Najibah Raza
"A cheap eat gem in Dandenong. Don't let the simple decor deter you. Very friendly family-run restaurant. All the local Afghani butchers recommed this..."
Nicjmclean
"Traditional Afghani food by traditional owners - love it here! Incredibly cheap food and lovely owners. Food was jam packed with flavour and servings..."
McFoodie Jones
"Enjoyed the food. The chicken is to die for. Want to go back and try the more vegetable based dishes, too.I really enjoyed the cooking..."
Pink.rhapsody
"One of the best food all..."
Ali_hazara1993
"Food is good! Portions are filling. Only negative is its cash..."
Athena
"Good service, cheap food.. I ordered a mixed Turkish kebab that was for good value. Ate with my family and they gave us free Afghan..."
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"Excellent food. This place serves great Afghan food. The service isn't always great by Western standards, but the food is always outstanding. Nice..."
Nick
"Really great..."
Paul Archer
"Wooly Kabuli. Does anyone recall a band named "Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs"? You might not remember the band, but the song "Wooly Bully" has..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Excellent & Most Satsfying Food. Halal - Afghani & Persian MenuFairly new restaurant. Went here with family for lunch today. The food was..."
Tas
"Really clean place with a variety of choices. Afghan food is a mix between North Indian and Mediterranean diet. Loved their succulent mix meat kebab..."
Rajina Sujanthan
"Fantastic fast service but best of all taste was unbelievable not too spice . Nice and very clean..."
savas ikiz
"Delicious Food. Friendly Owners. Great..."
Andrew Marcus
"Big serve, cheap price. Soup not too strong in flavour. Chicken kebab very. Would come for cheap feed..."
Yida Zhou
"Great food and suuuper nice people! I've had many doner kebabs around the local area and nothing compares to the quality of meat and delicious sauces..."
Alan Ky
"Food is incredible. Place needs to be a bit cleaner, a plate to use should be served with your meal, not just having to eat off of the platters. Also..."
tommyjordan1988
"Such a lovely restaurant, very affordable prices with great tasting authentic afghan food, we ordered the mantu, lamb korma and lamb skewer with..."
Maryrose Nicole
Afghan Rahimi Restaurant
89/100 (1972 ratings)
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"We had banquet 1 on the recommendation of the owner as this was our first time having Afghan food. My main concern was that one dish was an eggplant..."
Nicole Splatt
"Delicious yummiest food, service was very professional, plentiful, homely and cheerful. We had a magical day and were well fed. Big surprise was free..."
Sahira Naz
"Amazing food, great customer service and a beautiful atmosphere. 100% recommend. Well done to the owner for running such a good..."
Lacey Crofts
"Seriously great tasting food. I always over eat when I'm here coz my mouth keeps wanting more. The eggplant dish is my absolute favorite....mmmmmm..."
Elisha Singh
"If you've never had Afghani food before, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the sumptuous banquet. The lamb skewers were melt in your mouth fare and..."
Tim Dole
"Very nice clean and very delicious food good people excellent stuff and very friendly environment when you there if you really want or anyone want to..."
Pacha Noori
"Such amazing food. First time I had Afghani food and it was such a great experience. Fantastic food absolutely full of flavour and the service was..."
Kerri Manias
"Amazing food awesome staff beautiful �highly..."
Tania Mitchell
"Friendly and very quick service, tantalizing food and a welcoming ambience. I felt like I was dining at a restaurant in Kabul. I will definitely..."
Kamakshi Kale
"Had a great night lovely food and staff are so helpful and friendly luv this place..."
Karen-Lee Wheeler
"This restaurant is simply sensational. The food is so delicious and you totally get your money's worth. The setting is traditional Afghan which gives..."
Julie McAuliffe
"This restaurant is not only the best Afghan restaurants in Dandenong it has to be one of the best in Australia. I challenge anyone to find a more..."
Nathanial Levett
"First time eating there with my partner tonight. Amazing the food the service the owner was trameduous. Will absolutely be back with friend's and..."
Nicole Borg
"The service, the food and the ambience was just amazing. Couldnt believe our luck in finding this place. Our group of eight women had the 5 course..."
Cathie LS
"Delicious food with amazing environment and i would like to say Afghan Rahimi is best restaurant in Melbourne for Pakistani and Afghan..."
Azman Khalid
"Brilliant. Marble tables and fine food. Great way to celebrate Australia..."
Christopher Guinane
"A top night out with great food and entertainment. The decor was impressive and service..."
Alister Hawkins
"Had dinner here last night with a group of friends. It was not my first visit, but was for some of our party. Everyone was delighted with the..."
Vicki Agius
"I love this place, been there many times, tried the vegetarian menu last night and it was exceptional - as..."
Lana Clough
"Last minute decision to have dinner here . Worth every bit of it . The ambience , the cutlery, presentation and lastly the taste was exceptional ...."
Samreen Naaz
"Last night the Prendy clan got together to celebrate Father's Day and had a wonderful dinner in Australia's best Afghan Restuarant. Fantastic food..."
Michael Prendergast
"It's remarkable food and service. Lovely people who value customers and wonderful food. You're not allowed to leave hungry!! They don't allow..."
Hudda Rudda
"Always fantastic food and leave with a full stomach �..."
Kevin Pook
"Excellent food and service . Everything was very tasty 😋 in non vegetarian banquets. Value of money is fantastic, lot of food in..."
Vandna Bhatia
"Afghan Rahimi catered for our staff conference today and it was amazing!! For someone not big on trying various foods everything was delicious! Even..."
Mya Potroz
"Excellent food and customer service.. would love to go over and over. Highly recommended. The owner of the restaurant is a very generous and humble..."
Ananya Thakur
"Great service, great food, great value cant wait to go..."
Ricky Holland
"My family and I have dined with Rashini on many occasions, and it is lovely to be greeted as an old friend. The food and service ae always..."
Sally Hargrave
"The best chicken kebab I have ever..."
Natasha Davis
"There main focus is the customer and giving you the best experience, the food was amazing and fresh, they went out of there way to make us..."
Angela Phillips-Deviney
"What a great experience! The service was friendly and the food came out so fast. Beautiful setup and very clean. We're so glad we..."
Ash Cramp
"Drove one hour to Rahimi just to try it out . Best afghan food we have tried so far . Not only great customer service but the food are just divine ...."
Iris Du
"Been here quite a few times now and always leave happy. Friendly staff and authentic Afghan cuisine. Had never tried Afghan before this place but..."
Better Sooner Than Latté
"Incredible food! Must have! Would give 100/10. Food has good portions and amazing flavour. The owner is lovely and very caring! A restaurant everyone..."
Ashwin Gupta
"Food is absolutely amazing would definitely come back and bring more people with me!! Ambience was so lovely and clean and we felt like we got a real..."
Rebecca Daniel
"Amazing food and brilliant vibes. Honestly, the food can never be..."
Anubhav Singla
"this is the most amazing food i’ve ever eaten. hand’s..."
Ankita Sehgal
"Great place for dinner must try if you are in the area..."
Daniel Lizza
"A perfect way to experience modern afghan food. A great way to share with friends or groups. Lots of different dishes keeps things interesting...."
Taraji
"The food here is amazing and the service was great! A nice and cosy restaurant, great for a large group. My family and I came here for a birthday..."
Don Naomi
"Authentic Afghan food with a wide variety of banquet meals that will leave you feeling like a king! The meal was finished with jalebi which was like..."
Abigail Pinto
"The food here was AMAZING! There was a group of us and we got the Banquet 2. OMG there was so much food - from dips, Afghan dumplings, bread, Afghan..."
Bleeckersny
"This place has honestly the most delicious food!How do I start... we ordered the Banquet 1 for and am blown away.For the price, it is..."
Hannah Rosee Mendoza
"The best most prestigious Afghani resteraunt in the South East suburbs and overall in Melbourne celebrities dine here also. The resteraunt feels like..."
Josie Josie
"My absolute favourite restaurant. I have taken friends and family here and it never disappoints. The food is always amazing, fresh and consistent...."
Elleymaree_91
"Dinner for 10, we all had the $38 banquet and were very happy with the quality and quantity of food. Salads and yoghurt were fresh and we were given..."
The King Of The North
"Came here during the week with some friends and had the vegetarian and meat banquet. Amazing food and great service. We didn’t wait long at all for..."
Flying Riceball
"This restaurant is our go to local eatery for special occasions....the food is nothing short of amazing, there is not a single dish we can fault, the..."
Jodie Watson
"First time to an Afghan restaurant and what a pleasant surprise. This might be the best meal I’ve had so far this year. We ordered the banquet..."
Claire Wai
"I'm Afghan and this is hands down my favourite Afghan place. Mr Rahimi is the best and ensures all his guests are looked after. I usually get the $38..."
SK
"Wow I wish I knew about this place for longer you can get so much for a great affordable price. Came here with my partner and had the banquet I was..."
Savvy And Lifestyle
"Awesome service and food. Always very welcoming and friendly. Keep it up.The food is very fresh and tasty . The owners are doing an amazing..."
Faisals2001ng
"Wow. You have to go here. The eggplant is to die for. Great service. Enjoyed every dish. Go there early as it got busier as the night went on...."
Mike
"My partner and I decided to try this place out and can I tell you, this dinner was amazing. We ordered the $45 banquet and there was so much food...."
Jess
"Walking into this place was like walking into another world. The interior is very overwhelming! There was lots of red velvet draping and strong..."
Kevin
"I love being able to try cuisines foreign to myself. This was my first time ever trying an Afghan banquet & it was nothing short of amazing. The..."
Phillip Quach
"first time trying Afghan food, we went the traditional banquet option.we started with Mantu ( steamed dumplings) the best way to describe it was..."
Sal Mason
"The owner is an EXCELLENT host !!!An amazing person.However the food was very average.Minced kebab was excellent.Nothing else was..."
Krazykat
"I had never been to an Afghan restaurant before and i really enjoyed this dining experience. I have no reference point in regards to food, but I..."
Amy
"Hands down the best Afghan food I have tried. The place is well styled and the owner is absolutely lovely. The service is fast and efficient. The..."
Nay Nay
"Amazing dining experience, Service was outstanding, the ambience of the restaurant was great and the food was... words can't describe how good it is!..."
Mathewcramp22
"My Favorite treat dinner in all of Melbourne. The good is delicious and the owner a great host. Ask for some of his homemade chilli sauce if you..."
Jordan Lee Martin Pilisi
"This place is awesome and the fact it's byo just what everyone wants! The owner is very kind and generous and will always go above and beyond for his..."
Nikki Scott
"Delicious, the staff were great and friendly. The best mantu I've ever had! You have to get the banquet! Worth it! The decor is like something from..."
Rosaline Curiac
"Been back 4 times now. Love the banquets, especially the eggplant. Love the enthusiasm and friendliness of the owner. Will be back with a bigger..."
Chars101
"Amazing food with outstanding service. We are so happy to find a restaurant who loves to share traditional Afghan food within our..."
Melissa Dillon
"First hand at Afghani food so I wasn't sure what to expect but I certainly left feeling full and satisfied.This place seems to cater to larger..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"Amazing food and great service. If you don't know what to order go for the banquet (no brainer). Lots of food and good combination of flavours. Was..."
FoodHedonist
"Rahimi and his team went above and beyond to ensure our recent function with 60 guests was special. The banquet was absolutely delicious. Rahimi also..."
Claudia
"Best afghan hands down, service is always impeccable, been going here for more than 10 years, still the best afghan ive ever tried. Chicken skewers..."
Allison Rose
"There was once a time I wouldn't have considered travelling 'all the way' to deepest, darkest Dandenong for tea.  How times have changed, not only..."
Coby
"I went to the restaurant with no great expectation. I left it satisfied and delighted by the friendly service and the quality of the food. Chose..."
Jeff Suckling
"One of the traditional authentic Afghan/Pashtun cuisines that I have had in Australia. Food is not cheap (at least $40 pp) but is worth it. Ideally,..."
Hamza Khan
"Amazing! Staff are so friendly as well. The owner really has a passion for the community and serving great food. Been here over 5 times..."
Joey Van
"Amazing food, beautiful service! I could not believe how great this restaurant was. Can't wait to come back, the banquet is a must! Rahimi was so..."
Sammy Huckins
"The food was amazing !!! Service could not be faulted. They cater to all dietary requirements. Happy to accomodate any requests. Tahini is the..."
Courtney Nicolaou
"The food was tasty and flavourful! I love everything on the menu! Even got a sweet deal from Liven, a rebate of $50! How cool is that? Got myself a..."
Ahmad Nuralmeh
"Food was a bit blander than expected compared to other middle eastern food, but this was our first time at an Afghani restuarant, so perhaps this is..."
Elmocookie
"We had a delicious vegan and gluten free banquet!! Very very tasty!! The gluten free bread was delicious and so were all of the curries! Excellent..."
Bronte Bate
"Amazing food, service, decore. Mr Rahimi made us feel so welcome from start to finish. He served us an incredible feast of dips, salads, stews, rice..."
Sasha Mirranay
"What hospitality!! The food was delicious, plentiful and the service top-notch. We enjoyed our dinner tremendously! The eggplant is a must as are the..."
Nomnomlinda
"Brilliant food and fantastic service, can't recommend highly enough. If you get a chance make sure you try this place, you won't be disappointed...."
Doug Brown
"Such a nice place to eat! The food was full of flavour, we had the $38 banquet and there was plenty of food. The chicken skewers were so moist and so..."
Liz
"Great food and great service. Reasonably priced. Very nice decor. Tables were larger than average. A great place for larger parties. Child Friendly...."
Pol Hamilton
"Myself and my partner ordered the vegan banquet for two at $45 each and the food was absolutely fantastic. There was more food than we could eat..."
Andre'
"This is the fourth time I had dinner at this restaurant.  The service is excellent, particularly from the gentleman that seemed to manage the..."
Sonja Bernard
"This is a very good restaurant with real traditional food. The kebabs are really delicious. The manager here is really nice. Highly recommend! Try..."
Jian Kang
"Went here with a large group on Friday night and had a wonderful experience. Excellent, attentive service. Catered for all food intolerances, which..."
EWKM
"A hidden gem. The place is Authentic Afghan and will give you a royal meal feeling. Since it was our first time we were offered complimentary dish...."
Dhiral Merchant
"Yum!! Delicious flavours, dishes, and staff are always so nice. Don't fill up on the bread, as it keeps getting better and better, and you need to..."
Put The Kettle On
"Really good traditional food for what you pay. would for sure return here. service is lovely and you get so much food for the amount you spend...."
Amy Tatosyan
"A great place to go if youre looking to try something different and out of your comfort zone! I was very suprised at how much i loved this place!!..."
Linda Nguyen
"This was a great experience. A first for Afghan cuisine and one that was enjoyed. Went for the banquet which was great value with lots of variety...."
Foodies.and.Coe
"Great place to come with family and friends! Amazing food and the owner looks after you!!!My sister and her partner come here a lot and because..."
Phill
"Amazing place to eat. The restaurant is amazing and the food is always good. We love coming here it's like our second home. The owner knows us by..."
Preetraj Sethi
"Been here a few times and it's always been great. The banquets are really good value, and all the food is delicious, especially the eggplant and the..."
Hunger Pains
"Have been here a couple of times now with friends and my partner. Such great food and service. Owner so friendly even has remembered me and my..."
Angela
"I was at Afghan Rahimi on the weekend and I have no complains, the food was delicious, the staff were nice, polite, attentive and happy to go that..."
Erin Lisa
"I went here with a couple of friends tonight. When we arrived we were greeted by a very kind and welcoming man. I was in awe with the decor it really..."
Sarah Loves Food
"My husband, my friend and myself were looking for somewhere new to try and, as such, came here. I have no complaints whatsoever. We ordered the first..."
Anita.
"The first time I tried to book dinner here I was asked how old my children are and after informing that they are 3 and 5yo, was told by the owner..."
Giang Pham
"This place is close to my place so i come here quite often. We usually do the banquet for $35 per person. We get 1 vegetarian banquet and 1 meat. The..."
Khpn
"Our experience was phenomenal. Four ladies out for a girls night. The challenge was to find something (anything) that would be suitable for the..."
S Thomas
"Amazing food and great potions. Good service. Caters well for big groups.. Highly recommended.. Owner opens especially for our special function on a..."
Cathy-Baldwin83
"We had the banquet for our first visit and were in heaven from the first mouthful to the last and made to feel at home with the friendly service ..."
Russell McLeod
"Fab service, with a super friendly and chatty owner. Delicious food and plenty of it. I had the banquet and can't name my favourite dish... They..."
Lisa's Filter
"Great food and service, we went for dinner in a group of 14 on a Friday night, and we were very well looked after. The food is fresh and tasty...."
Jackson Ryan
"This has very easily become our absolute favourite place to eat. We bring nearly everyone we know, and they agree. Rahimi and his team are absolutely..."
Matt Bearup
"Delicious food, nice oriental atmosphere and above all warm and caring service. We had a great dinner experience there and the way the owner, the..."
Mlsmet
"Absolutely amazing food. Every thing i ate on the banquette was unbelievably tasty. The service was impeccable. Cannot fault, highly recommend -..."
Ryan Fisher
"First time we've been here. Food was awesome and healthy!! Good quality food. My fiancé and I shared the banquet which was reasonably priced and..."
Jess Mikecz
"Probably the best Afghan in Dandenong. We went the banquet. Sensational. The service was impeccable and friendly. The decor can only be described as..."
Jason Lowder
"Excellent service, amazing food and a great price. You truly need to try it to appreciate the experience.My wife and I have made this place our..."
Joseph Khosh
"We love this restaurant. Delicious food, lovely staff and they are very understanding of food allergies. We always order the banquet and are never..."
Chris H
"Great food and service, we had banquet 1 and it was more than enough food. Price is on par with what you get. Eggplant and meat skewers were my fav..."
Michelle
"We've been here a few times now. Genorous servings and friendly service. Our favourite dish is the eggplant, can't get enough of it! We normally..."
MN-A
"Decided to try something different and this place had good reviews so along we went. The vegetarian banquet looked very appealing so I ordered that..."
Helen
"Polite, attentive service. Best Afghan food I've had so far. Everything we ate was perfectly seasoned. We had the $35 banquet which was satisfying..."
Liam
"In my opinion, this is the best Afghani restaurant in Melbourne. Every time I dine here, I get blown away by the deliciousness and the freshness of..."
SparklingWineConnoisseur
"Okayy! Had a friend with us from overseas and we'd been wanting to try some Afghani food. 35$ per person seemed a bit expensive initially, for the..."
Kamie
"A visit to Rahimi has been on the cards for such a long time, but it didn’t quite happen till now. Guess Melbourne has too many good food joints..."
The Spice Adventuress
"We decided to get the $35 banquet option which was satisfying and extremely filling! The smoky charcoal cooked skewers and the borani banjan were the..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"Food is yummy and great value for $35 you can get the banquet option - dips, dumplings, bread, rice, meatballs, eggplant, beef/chicken skewers...."
Ling
"The best Afghani food in Melbourne. Go for the banquet and let the chefs blow you away. For the price, it is an excellent dinner choice. Befriend the..."
Ashish Pandey
Sahar Take Away - Afghan Charcoal Kebab & Bakery
87/100 (1395 ratings)
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"The original and still the best Afghan Kebab..."
Tom K
"The service was amazing! Clean tables and food is amazing. Cannot go wrong! Meat is very juicy and tender!👌 very generous portions, worth your..."
Johnny P
"One of the better Afghan kebab joints. Fresh meat, fresh bread, friendly service and large portions. Theres nothing more you could want you ask..."
Richard Ov
"Nice food! Loved the mixed kebabs, rice, bread and salads 😊 The only issue was that we had to wait for a long time before we got our food... but..."
Mrs Rebel
"Nice Afghan kebab. Value for money and quite filling. Liked the chicken one more than lamb but both were great. Customer service on point as well...."
Bodybuilder Eats
"Been coming here for years. My favourite these days is the shredded chicken with rice, salad and bread. Such a massive meal and quiet healthy. The..."
Rod Nivz
"Chicken is juicy and flavourful. The spices are amazing. Service is also very friendly. Salad doesn’t come with much dressing but just ask for..."
Dijana.poric
"Wowww so tasty, deliciously marinaded chicken and lamb, massive serving and so cheap! I’m so jealous of the locals as I’m from the other side of..."
Pete Ristevski
"This little takeaway shop surprised me. Chicken meat was really very tasty, rice was delish and bread was as fluffy as it gets. The portion was the..."
Victoria Tan
"Excellent kebabs. Very big and worth it portions. food is served very fast by a friendly staff. Would recommend to anyone hungry and looking for a..."
Serric Suthesh Willeam Peter
"Made the trek to Dandenong as a couple of people had suggested I try sahar's. The meat was fantastic, flavourful and not fatty. It was served with A..."
#alwayshungry
"First time to have Afghani dishes The bread is unique and tasted nice Every dish is fully of exotic flavor People are friendly and..."
Zoe Chou
"Great place. Great food. Had the half chicken with bread. Large portion imo. For $8.50 it is hard to beat. Couldn't finish had to takeaway which..."
KH
"This is my go to place when I want good, cheap, and delicious comfort food. The chicken kebabs are so juicy and tender and the bread is always piping..."
Isaac Wong
"Cheap and Nasty! If you love your meat check this place out! So much food for what your paying! No service and the place is a bit shabby! but hey the..."
Nay Nay
"Yummy Authentic Afghan Food! I ordered the mixed Shami & Chicken kebab and it was delicious. Definitely recommend this place to anyone that..."
Akhit Honawar
"Second time in Sahar for Afghani kebabs and this place truly delivers! Amazing succulent kebabs with great and overflowing amounts of bread and..."
Yorkstergram
"Decided to try out sahar kebabs and was pleasantly surprised. It looks like a usual takeaway shop, but also offers a dine in option. We had the whole..."
Eat The Streets
"Mixed plate-yummo!. Went for a drive to Dandenong with the wife to try some local Afghan food. Walked up and down Thomas Street for a while until we..."
Olin
"The mixed plate char grilled lamb, chicken or shwarma is tender, very tasty and just unbeatable value.. My partner and have been coming here for a..."
Ozadrian
"Amazing! !! Just go there..! Fresh..tasty..sensational kebabs..."
Marzy
"Fantastic. This place is great been coming here for years and it has never let us down the lamb is amazing . Highly..."
Aychone
"So good!. I took the courage to track down thomas st and try meats from an authentic place. wow it is sooo good and il def be returning. I highly..."
Suzysays
"Simple and satisfying. This place is an old favourite of mine. I love their style of making a kebab with the thicker afghan bread and it always goes..."
Owen Thomas Chatelier
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Barbara Barnard
"Yummy. The aroma of the cooking coming out of Sahar is unbelievable. Delicious bread and charcoal chicken, eat in or take away. Great value for..."
Foodiefriend
Balkh Takeaway
85/100 (1201 ratings)
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"Delicious charcoaled meats.Generous servings and modest pricing.Warm family vibes and good service to cap it all..."
Ronny
"I came here today for a meal. Couldn't believe how incredible the food was! It was very clean and healthy! Food tasted amazing 👌And Wow for..."
Johnny P
"I went and ordered x2 charcoal chickens for my parents. when it it was payment I realised I had forgotten my wallet and had no money, the kind..."
Nazdana Nazari
"Tasty kebab wrap for $3.50 - what more could you want? Pretty sure Balkh and Sahar Takeaway have the same menus and same owners so you're safe..."
SK
"We had a work lunch here and because my colleague was Afghan we knew we were in for a treat. The food here is very delicious and generous , the bread..."
Vivian
"One of the best Afghan kebab shops in Melbourne. The food is prepared fresh, cooked perfectly and full of flavour. Huge portions and very..."
A&S Eat Everything
"Best afgani food in Melbourne. When ever I visit the beach down the south east coast we always make time for a detour to dandy specifically for this..."
Ghassan Zakaria
"Had takeaway here for a work team event, ordered some bread which tasted delicious you could tell it was fresh, shredded chicken, some rice dishes..."
Savvy And Lifestyle
"Best in Dandenong, Best in Melbourne’s south east and it’s not a stretch to even go as far as saying, Best in Aus. Top pick ✅ always fresh..."
Sebastian Emanuel Sporea
"My favourite place in Dandenong! The chicken and lamb skewers are so good! I always get the yoghurt sauce to go with it. A must try for tasty afghan..."
Tessa
"Awesome , just awesome. Hands down best Kebabs in Dandenong. Keep in mind they are not your average Doner , Chicken kebab stereotype. But the afghan..."
Bodybuilder Eats
"The best kebabs I've ever had! Hands down best in melbournes south east The only place I come to when I want kebabs And I'm never let..."
Damon Specs Richo
"An institution! Really great as far as takeaway goes, a bit annoying that it’s cash only but worth the trip to the ATM. Definitely value for $ and..."
Fussy Figs
"THE MOST SENSATIONAL KEBAB YOU WILL EVER EAT! Balkh is up my sleeve of regular go to's and has been a consistent favourite for seven years now. The..."
JW
"Our first time here; we ordered the charcoal grilled lamb kebabs. They were delicious; the meat cooked very nicely and the bread is so good. The..."
Oddlaysh3
"Amazing kebabs, big portions, cook to orders, highly recommend , try at least once before you say it's not your thing :)I had Meal NO 2..."
@qqHsiao
"Delicious, authentic and value for money. We ordered a mixed plate about $16 and a kebab for $8 and should have got the plate to share as was lots of..."
Kesimary Ah Wa
"Best kebabs, been a loyal customer for over 8 years, meat is always perfect. The owner is a really nice guy, fed me for free a few times as I didn't..."
Sancho Pansa
"Yuuuuuuuuum. Char grilled kebabs + freshly baked bread + delicious afghan style rice (I love the pickled carrot!) = deliciousness. Sure, the decor..."
Dani R
"I got the mix kebab with rice meal which consisted of 4 skewers (1 lamb, 1 mince lamb and 2 chicken). Bread was complimentary as most kebab places..."
Big Belly Full
"Always loved this place, meat is delicious and fresh, very well priced and staff are friendly. They seem to have lately changed the amazing bread..."
CCC
"My goto place to eat in dandenong. I have been back many times and never had a bad experience. The lamb kebab is the staple I always have and every..."
Tony
"Most famous afghan kebabs amongst the younger generation. I have been eating here for 10 years now and they are just as good. While there is..."
Urvashi
"We've been coming for years and have introduced many people to this lovely restaurant. Some have also come back again and introduced others who keep..."
The Whippeteers
"Been coming here since my uni days. Despite moving out from Melb I still make sure I visit this joint everytime I am back in town. Reasonable prices...."
Hungry Babe
"Best Tikka in Dandenong. Balkh is my favorite restaurant when it comes to Tikka Kebab. The portions are big enough for 2 people and they give you..."
Jaystan80
"Good food!. Generous servings, good price.Authentic flavour. The meats were cooked well with the wonderful flavour of char grilling and the..."
Josie
"This place is next level in every way, 1/2 chicken salad and bread and dip with a drink.... $13. Guys are super friendly and the dining room is..."
Ryan Burns
"This place is so good we travelled from the Gold Coast to eat here. They chicken and lamb is cooked to perfection, the rice and salad is amazingly..."
The One Adrian
"If you need to taste some authentic afgan kebab, visit this place. Juicy charcoal chicken and charcoal..."
lincy jim
"It was okay. Ordered 4 skewer platter and a kebab. The chicken and lamb were cooked really nice and moist - the highlight. A fair bit of turmeric..."
Carlos So
"We were introduced to this restuarant years ago and have not gone to any other since. The meat skewers are deliciously flavoured well and juicy. Love..."
Jessica W
"Delightful friendly courteous service and delicious Afghan..."
Victor Perton
"Absolutely loved the food here. We've ordered mixed kebab platter with Rice. Rice cooked at its best with light flavours. Kebabs are equally tasty...."
sudheer bandaru
Afghantasty Food
85/100 (249 ratings)
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"The Bolani here is the best in all of Melbourne. The owner and his staff make your dining so much fun. Great customer service. You feel the love in..."
Kim Marie
"Delicious food good service, bread was yummy all in all had good..."
Zawar Ali Hameed
"Great food. Really tasty kebab and..."
Rita Tam
"A really good Afghan restaurant with great food and very reasonably priced. Kebabs were tender and moist. The Bolani is a must try and was so tasty...."
Gina
"3.5I freaking love this place I didn’t find it too expensive I found the flavours to be original and true. So glad I walked in and stuck..."
Bella
"The food was absolutely fragrant and balanced. First time trying Afghan cuisine and was not disappointed at all. The owner was incredibly generous,..."
Pauline
"Afghan Tasty Food has been open for almost a decade, and in that time has become an institution for those looking for authentic Afghan food in..."
The City Lane
"I visited this restaurant last week and I must say that if you want Afghan food which has value for money then you must come to this place.I..."
Niken.suryani
"I tried the mantu dumplings and the lamb kebab skewer. The mantu dumplings came with 10 pieces. The mantu mince was nice as was the toppings however..."
Critic
"Solid little afghan place. We ordered the $25per head banquet for which we got a lamb curry, bread, Maantu dumplings, and a lamb and chicken skewers...."
Armitage Shanks
"Good service. Good food. Good range of food choices. Lots of happy people when we eat here. I even got a bonus of $50 from Liven. Overall, geat..."
Rosenda Conroy
"Really delicious authentic Afghan food. The fresh bread is delicious and the servings are huge. A banquet for two could comfortably feed 3-4 people...."
Danushka Silva
"Absolutely some of the most delectable food I've ever eaten. Its outstandingly delicious I could go on and on, vegetarians welcome to heaven. Sure,..."
Soleil
"Easily my favourite Afghani restaurant ever. Tikka kebab is my go to. And the bolani with potatoes are amazing.Nothing comes close..."
Shabnam Rasif
"Great food and Omar is an awesome owner, his been running this place for 16 years! You can really feel the level of care that he puts into both his..."
Justin
"Tried Afghan cuisine at this venue for the first time and must say - it was soo friggin delicious! Came here with 5 other friends and we opted for 3x..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"Went hear on our way back home from Melbourne and really enjoyed it. The manto was a definite highlight. The Bolani provide a good vegan option...."
Shea
"What a wonderful dining experience!  The Manto was amazingly tasty, and he had the kebabs with mint dressing served on some really dangerous looking..."
Colleen Wendt
"Wow, the manti (Afghani lamb dumplings) covered in spicy minty yoghurt are really to die for, so good! Pilaf with orange peel and currants was simple..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Love afghani food and will have to say this is one of the better if not the best in Dandenong. There are others in the area that provide beautifully..."
The Critic
"My regular place to go to when I'm craving some Afghan. The food is definitely tasty. We normally order some of the chicken on skewers that's cooked..."
One Piece Left
"First time foodie at an Afghani restaurant in Melbourne and it was really tasty! Don't let the decor of the restaurant turn you away, as this hidden..."
Zomg_Melbourne
"This place is a gem! Don't let the divey look turn you off.the food is unpretentious and incredibly delicious.if you are new to Afghani cuisine, try..."
Seli Nas Ma
"First time to eat Afghan food. A friend and I decided to try this restaurant for the first time. It was truly amazing so tasty and filling. The owner..."
Nadiabrown58
"The meal was very tasty - the salad fresh and the Afghan bread to die..."
Thequestfornoms
"Man oh manto!. I had not realised what an Afghan town Dandenong was. When I lived in Melbourne from 2005-2009 I passed through on the Princes Highway..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Nice, homely food. I guess this is related to the CBD one, but I prefer here. No dodgy buffet but they make it all for you. We had the lamb skewers,..."
Roger Kaputnik
"There is an abundance of Afghan restaurants in Dandy. The default standard is big chunky charcoal meat kebabs, served with salad, chilli sauce, and..."
Sanpedro667
"Delicious. You will find in this plain non descript restauant on Lonsdale Street in Dandenong the most delicious Afghani food. I have been going..."
Foodiefriend
"Beautiful flavours, nice friendly service. Ptetty basic set-up but good value and..."
Kaet9
"What a surprise. I went to this unassuming Lonsdale Street Eatery with absolutely no expectations. To me Afghan food would probably be chick pea..."
Brett Ramsey
"Now, the mains - yum, YUM, YUMMY. To share, we got the shami - beef kebabs. Juicy, deeply spiced (complex flavours), tender beef. I gave up trying..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"Had an absolutely amazing experience here yesterday with my partner. The food was fresh and delicious. A big highlight was the Afghani rice and..."
Jesse Wilson
"Great food and good serve sizes. The kebabs are grilled on charcoal at the front..."
Oz Rehan
"Loved the kebabs and bread from thus..."
Mounika Vukkadam
"Good and Halal food. Highly recommended..."
Abdul Nabi Qamar
"Nice and welcoming. The food so delicious. This is my first time for Afgan..."
Ida’s Journey
"The food was tasty and the restaurant was nice and clean. The portion was quite generous as well. I have not had Afghan cuisine before so I can’t..."
Arie Hadiwidjaja
Afghan Pamir Restaurant
84/100 (370 ratings)
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"We first tried Uzbek cuisine when we were in Dubai and we absolutely fell in love with it! We couldn't believe it when we found out..."
Melbourne Culture Eats
"The food here is delicious and the value for money is outstanding. We had the banquet and couldn’t have been more satisfied. Can’t stress enough..."
Daniel
"The best Afghan restaurant in Melbourne by far. A group of us went here and ordered the banquet and aside from having enough food for many meals to..."
Kimbo
"Great food and friendly hosts, this place has it all, we always goes the banquet and are never disappointed. The whole family love this place even..."
Alan Patterson
"Whilst on a solo work trip to Dandenong, I utilised Zomato to find somewhere for dinner and decided on Pamir. The food was plentiful and tasty, the..."
Nernie Carn Her
"Had a nice meal here it was quite a traditional place in styling. Offered banquets with heaps of different dishes. The service good and so was the..."
Nay Nay
"Second time visiting this very friendly restaurant within the heart of Dandenong. Portions were delicious as well as generous, and the customer..."
Xénio Mesquita
"We went to this place as a large group on a Friday evening and had the banquet served in a buffet style.The place has a great ambience and the..."
Apoorv Malhotra
"“Ridiculously delicious……one of my all-time favourite restaurants”. Have been here a few time, it is compulsory if I am in Dandenong, no..."
Madat Farmonov
"As very picky person, I am not usually satisfied with the quality of the food. But Pamir Restaurant could make a difference and truly deserved my..."
Asadbek Umarov
"If you have read my review on Al Rahimi Restaurant in Dandenong, then you will know how much I love the cuisine of Afghanistan. And living just 5..."
The Spice Adventuress
"We had chicken & lamb kebabs which were juicy & tasty, the prawn curry which was mildly spicy & included green vegetables. The lamb samosas were..."
Helen
"We came here on recommendation by some friends and reading reviews. Pamir is situated upstairs on the main shopping strip in dandenong. Taking two..."
Matt
"We discovered how scrumptious and delicious Afghan food was a few years ago when we decided to visit the Afghan town of Dandenong, where there are an..."
One Piece Left
"Pamir serves up authentic Afghani food and they don't disappoint at all. Kebabs, dips, pulao and the salads. Everything was incredibly amazing and..."
Shruti Sood
"They are a generous joint! The service was fun - as in our group was well-informed about the dish items, and was super friendly. The food was very..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"After searching for somewhere completely different to venture for a family dinner, my sister and I were happy to agree on Afghan Pamir Restaurant!..."
Spohie
"One of the unusual dishes was the Mantuu – Afghan steamed dumplings, made from pastry, and served like a big ravioli. Interesting texture and..."
The Degusters
"Awesome lamb & chicken kebab skewer. Lamb and Chicken kebab skewers are sooooooo delicious. There is no other comment but to say the food is..."
GemmaGems
"Lovely experience. We had a lovely evening here last night. The banquet was all delicious. I think like the meatballs and the rice the best but it is..."
Annepurdham
"THE BEST MOTHER'S DAY EVER!!!!!. Me, my family and our family friends 15 people of us have been invited to the restaurant. We are even didn't know..."
Alvina
"Loved this place. He had the vegan banquet, and the staff and management were very accommodating. First time eaten afghan food....love the colours..."
Bassam Chakelli
"It wasn't even my birthday!. It was my brother's birthday. He chose the restaurant and he had eaten there before. We ordered about 5 main meals to..."
Paul Is Hungry
"Very good experience. Looking for something different, went for dinner last Saturday with wife and the whole experience was above expectations. We..."
Antc777
"Great food and friendly, efficient service. The lamb kebabs are..."
Paul
"Dandenong is full of awsome Afghan Kebab shops, and this one is my absolute favourite. Have been coming here for many years & love the new restaurant..."
See-e
"This place is under new ownership so I'm not sure what its like now. For more than a decade, this place has been the jewel of dandenong. Try the..."
Jil
"Amazing food, great service. Very cool environment. Does a wonderful job in catering for..."
BenG
"Delicious - will definitely return!. We dined here this evening for the first time and ordered the banquet. The service was prompt and efficient and..."
Kat
"Good solid Afghan food. We had a very nice lunch today. Delicious food. However, the bread was a bit of a let down though. The last time we were..."
Wotscooking
"Good food, bit over priced but certainly one of the best chapli, shish and lamb kebabs in town and the bread that comes with it. Highly..."
Preet Chhabra
"Very Delish and Worth Coming Back For. We have been to Afghan Pamir three times, 1st time when it was still in the old location in Foster Street, and..."
Irene Hillier
"I love this restaurant. I live in the city and happily travel the 40 or so minutes it takes to go there. Indeed I was there twice last week. The..."
Paulie
"Yummy. Excellent place to come have dinner. very cosy and welcoming. I loved the decor and tables inside the restaurant. The food was amazing..."
Stephd
"Excellent. Staff decor food A1. A pleasant..."
Pho
"Dandenong World Food Fair!. Came across Afghan Pamir Restaurant at the Dandenong Food Festival. I was impressed that they were asking for gold coin..."
Leanne Haythorpe
"Absolutely Wonderful!. This is one of the nicest dining experiences ive ever had. The food is EXCELLENT and the feeling and ambiance warm and family..."
Justine Pentland Matthews
"Very OTT decor! Good food (especially the maantu) but the price is on the high..."
RoseW
"We dined here on the 26th February 2012 and it was amazing. The service, food and value for money was sensational. The waiter we had was a true..."
Jade
"Wow! Spicy delicious food.. Four of us had dinner here Saturday night. None of us had eaten Afghan type food before but we all loved it. Efficient,..."
Dragonfly Dazed
"We love this restaurant we went to the old one many times and have now gone to their beautiful upstairs restaurant - don't b put off by the..."
Ariel82
"Great Food, Great Place. Very authentic food with fantastic service to boot! The boys there are very friendly and don't mind a chat which makes you..."
The Critic
"Best kababs ever and superb..."
Tanmeet Singh
"Great food and lots of character!. We just had a business luncheon there. The food was amazing, flavourful and extremely varied. We had a banquet at..."
Michelle
"The best in melbourne!. Afghan Pamir Restaurant is definately one of the best restaurants in Melbourne! My friends and I go there for dinner every..."
Fiona
"Great Find!. We went to Afghan Pamir last night, and I was blown away.From the minute we walked through the door, we were greeted warmly..."
Jessica Halliday
"Great Experience. My first Afghani Experience, was very impressed by it, we had a banquet that had alot of new and intresting dishes, there was a..."
Tim
"Great for something different!. We gave this place a go just to try something different. Staff were so friendly and willing to give suggestions about..."
Claire
"I like learning about new cuisines and new cultures. But I do admit a tendency to lean towards either East Asian or European foods. So when it was..."
Celeste Wong
"Very Yummy food and generous servings. Very middle Eastern decor, ( Something different ), very Clean and friendly..."
Vindi de silva
"The most amazing Afghan food in Melbourne, service is amazing, food is amazing, best Afghan food you will ever..."
matt batten
"The family meal to take away way has so much flavour and variety. Had no idea what to expect and it was all delicious delicious..."
Karyn Hosking
"We had dinner with my parents on Saturday night and really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Highly recommend the place! Lilia, George, Natasha,..."
Lilia Novikova
"Nice family friendly restaurant, food was good, excellent vegetarian..."
Shanthi K
Grand Diamond Restaurant
75/100 (178 ratings)
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"Outstanding food! We have takeaway every Wednesday & are working our way through the menu with zero disappointments so far. Incredible value for..."
Mo
"Been here a couple of times and I will never get sick of their food here. My favourite is their chicken kebabs - so delicious and their servings are..."
Jennifer
"Definitely one of the most yummiest and authentic Afghan restaurants. If you go here you have to try the rice, bread, and kebabs. Fresh food, great..."
N
"Came here for dinner last night. It should be noted that this was my first time trying Afghani cuisine. For entree, I had Mantu dumplings which were..."
Portia Postlethwaite
"I had a food coma after the feast but we did go over board and order a lot of food but the servings were large! Home style Afghan that was fresh and..."
Nay Nay
"Love love this place. Never fails to impress me. Great food. Been coming here for a while now. Staff are friendly and attentive to your needs. Great..."
M3LODY
"I've now been to this very nice and clean establishment about 5 times and they have never disappointed. The food is very nice and priced very well...."
Wesmelwes
"We tried Afghani for the first time and we weren't disappointed. The food was very tasty, the staff were very helpful. It was a little cold in the..."
Homie
"My first ever Afghani feast! It was indeed a blast. Ordered loads of food and all tasted great. Ocra was great. Dumplings were weird but still..."
Lost In Food
"Surprisingly the food was great despite the exterior of the place. Good kebabs, eggplants. Quite authentic...."
Nadya Voloshina
"Afghantastic!. I enjoy taking hospital assignments in Dandenong even though it's a long train ride from where I live in Melbourne, because it gives..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"One of the best Afghani restaurants in Melbourne. Been there countless times and it hasn't disappointed. Don't expect fine dining or service, but the..."
Stefan K
"Great food and ambience. An excellent venue for large groups. Service is good, if only the hotel staff could break a smile now and again, that would..."
Nick Gohil
Afghan Charcoal Kebab
71/100 (733 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Great location, large space to sit, wonderful interior….lot more to say We ordered skewers and polao with lamb shanks …look at the photos they..."
Mahadi Hasan
"Since I've been in the area this place has been the best! Not only the food great, which is actually amazing! But the people who own and work there..."
Omar Ikhrais
"Yummy tender Afghan Kebabs at @afghan_rahimi_restaurant got us drooling 💕 My mum actually took us out here since she doesn’t enjoy super spicy..."
Jennifer Saha
"I've only got one word to describe the food, wow! Just wow! Like everything we had was absolutely delicious. The decor is very grand and the customer..."
A S
"Thank you for the delicious, authentic, Afghan food. It was such a great experience, we look forward to coming back..."
Sharon Stow-Farmer
"Amazing! We drove all the way down here from Fitzroy and were not disappointed. We ordered a banquet and got so much food, mante (dumplings), kebabs,..."
Lucas Chesterton
"I have eaten many times here with both Afghan and Western friends. The food is consistently great quality, and the service warm and efficient. They..."
fiona neilson
"Everything we ordered was just delicious. The meats have amazing flavours, there was plenty of dip, and the Afghan rice was great too. We even got..."
Praveen Dias-Wanigasekera