I went to shinwari today after a very long time. Since all this time I heard so much negativity abt the food that service has gone really down. But with all honesty I loved the food. All staffs were so welcoming. I was ordering mixed grill and kabuli Pulao separately and the waiter advised himself that it is better if I order special grill and they can swap plain rice with Kabuli Pulao. His advise was not only cost effective but also had enough serving. I enjoyed delicious chopan kebab and all grill items. Def worth a 5 star and will definitely start visiting more often now. Thank you for this service
Very delicious food, good ambiance and very friendly staff!! Although we had to wait for 15 minutes but it was worth it!! Highly recommended to all the desi food lovers!!
I often go to Shinwori. Obviously, because of delicious food and services. Well decorations. They have been maintaining the quality of their all foods over the years. I personally recommend this Afghan and Persian cuisine.
went with 5 adults and 5 children yesterday. we were greeted straight away. food was delicious and portion sizes great! will definetly return. service was good. hope to go again soon
I was at Shinwari the place was fully booked but I was still given a consideration and soon given a seat. The hospitality was exceptional and the kebab was excellent will definitely recommend.
Very friendly and attentive staff. There were table settings as well as floor settings which I enjoyed. Ordered the sharing meat platter which came with 2 types of chutney and small salad. Quite a lot for 2 persons but very value for money. Food was alright and liked that the drinks weren’t overpriced.
AMAZING FOOD
Visited with my family, the food was traditional and had an amazing taste. All of us loved it. Service was very friendly and we had a great time.
Will look forward to go there again......
it is delicious.They have an amazing service and they ask every 10 minutes if you need something.Anyone can go there whoever decides to go there they will enjoy it 10 out 10.It is fresh food.on cranbrook road . It is a wonderful way to get together with your friends. you will love it also your friends. You have any option a nice fancy floor or a table with glowing candles
hi very much specise food for who can understand the good food as a pathan i know they using best meat and its hard to cook without fAT service was little slow but food was best i ever tried in almost all uk non for spicy taste people or kebbab roll lovers
der kha pashtanu dear kha shinwari
Shib Sankar Chakraborty
+4.5
I first noticed this restaurant, while returning from Valentine park, and curiously stepped inside it. The ambience was very different from a conventional restaurant. I saw people in small and large groups sitting on the carpet and enjoy their sumptuous dinner. We thought it must be very expensive and just stepped out without checking the menu list. Next time went there to dine with family. I was pleasantly surprised at the reasonable price for the quantity they offer. More than that the hosting staffs are extremely courteous and helpful. Since then we have visited there multiple times and invited friends as well. They have also thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience at Shinwari. So much so that every time I pass the restaurant during dinner time, I feel strong temptation to dine there. This is recommended for people like me for whom dine out means eat tasty cousins in large quantity and if possible with a group.
If I am not wrong it was my third time to try their food. And I must say every time I visit them I enjoyed their food with my heart. The taste was amazing. Foods were fresh. Mango lassi was too sweet but it’s ok. All the kebabs and grills were fresh cooked. Washroom was perfectly clean. The portion of food was very good. They are the most authentic Halal Afghan cuisine restaurant. I highly recommend them.
After reading mixed reviews, I visited this restaurant over the weekend. I ordered Shinwari special Chappli Kebab and Kabuli Pulow. Both were scrumptious and tasty. They provide complimentary Afgani naan as well which was amazingly good.
They have enough seating capacity and the Afghani ambience is good.
A few points to note:
1. They accept only Cash.
2. If you are not a heavy foodie, be careful while you are ordering as they provide a large quantity of food.
A couple of points to raise, firstly, cutlery seems to be old. They need to renew the cutlery. Secondly, they need to use good air fresheners.
Excellent food, specially chappli kebab. Shinwari special platter was good as well, apart from the basmati rice were a lil hard boiled to chew. Sweet lasi was fine but the salty one was a lil tooo salty . But over all yumlicious food.
But we were very disappointed with the ambience and decor. Last time when i visited shiwari couple of years back. The decor was very nice very traditional and authentic but this time it looked as if it's left to be just a normal place to eat. And no one is bothered about the decor and ambience. As per customers we want to see that peshawari traditional look not just the carpet and floor sitting.
Best Afghan food around, and it's not even close. Meat and chicken cooked to perfection. Tender, juicy with authentic flavours. Seating is nice, booths available for family. The Kabuli Pulao is a MUST! 5* and highly recommended!
Both traditional floor and around the table seating. Atmosphere is authentic Afghan and Persian.
Kebab platter tastes very good. Could do with curry having less oil in it.
They do not serve tap water.
Service is friendly and personal thanks to the hosting staff Rezwaan.
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