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.
Excellent food and mouth watering taste. I would recommend to every one who love food
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.
Fabulous food. Came here Sunday night after an event in London, with 2 friends, on a recommendation, as I don't know Ilford. We had steamed lamb, a rice dish, saag, and Kheer to follow. All of it faultless. Service was friendly and we had just the right amount of time to enjoy a glass of Lhasa and a chat before the main food arrived, despite the fact that it is obviously popular. Good portions too. And the bill? very reasonably priced indeed.... left here feeling happy and full and wishing I lived closer.
Probably the best food I've eaten out in quite a while.
These guys deserve to do well.
Although technically neither Persian nor Afghan, Shinwari provided the respective cuisines in spirit; we (all twenty odd of us) were made to eat on the floor, from communal bowls and with communal naans. It's a genius way to have a party, with the literal breaking of bread bringing us together as well as lack of obstructive things like tables and chairs getting in the way of group conversation.
The food itself was a mixed bag. We (over) ordered a variety of dishes, some of which were hits, many of which were misses. I liked the kebabs, the fruity rice and some of the meat dishes, but the rest were passable.
Still at 12 quid a head including drinks (consisting of a mango lassi), we couldn't really complain too much. The opportunity it gave to so many of us to engage and converse was worth the entry price alone - I'll have to go back in a smaller party to figure out whether it's any good as a restaurant though.
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.
Delicious food and great atmosphere. Sitting on the floor and breaking bread with loved ones made the experience even more enjoyable and entertaining. Highly recommended!
Delicious food and great value, the experience was very authentic and I enjoyed the friendliness of the staff members and customers. Sitting on the floor made me feel like I was part of the Afghan culture. I would definitely visit this place again.
What a great restaurant
Service was amazing
Food portion was big
Atmosphere good
Price reasonable
The food was absolutely delicious 😋
Definitely returning
If you are hungry then visit this place for remarkable food. Good service.
such a beautiful restaurant I found in Bradford.Taste of chicken karahi is very good.Everything is good .One thing that I found in this restaurant is that the green tea in this restaurant is free.Excellent service by every waiter specially Rabi
Amazing place food if you feel hungry trust me it’s will blow you mind nice style of cooking… love you guys
Shanwari has really stepped up their quality of food. No one can touch their qabuli pilau recipe around East london. We have been their customers around 8 years now.
Went there after 6 years and taste is same and service was excellent
Highly recommended 5*
Awesome lamb karahi and capali kebab and the service was excellent. Cash Only
We try chapli kebab mutton and koyla tea very good Desi taste must vizt guy and thank you shinwari staff
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