Kandahar Kabab

Waited 20 minutes and the slim waitress was rude when asked about our order.
Drive for another 5 mins north and you’ll arrive at Bamiyan.

35 minutes and counting for chicken breast and kofta and on top of that, my order was processed as completed and I had to go up and ask about my order. If it was a busy day I can understand. But it’s not and this isn’t acceptable. And after I asked where my order was they didn’t even apologize for their screw up. Excellent service :/

When going with a large, you want good quality food, with reasonable quantity at a decent price. Well Kandahar Kabab checks out on all three levels. Went with a party of 12 people, and we only needed to get 6 full size plates. Got a mix between Sultani Kabab and Herati Kabao and the quality and quality of food was great. It’s easily possible to split a plate between two people and be satisfied. Their rice is amazing and make sure you get the bread with the dipping sauce. The price is very reasonable especially when you can share a plate between two people. The waiting time for the food is a bit longer than usual especially when it is a little busy so be prepared for that. Also, the service could use some major improvements just with the attitude of the front staff.

Nice place. One of those pay first and wait in line for your number to be called to pickup your order and take it to the table.
Nice and clean inside and out. Good potions I actually could not fully finish my meal though it was decent food. Would require a second trip to this place to fully review the dish.

I picked up takeout here for a group at work. Only 1 person had been here before, so he did the ordering and the rest of us had no idea what we were getting ourselves into.
We got Chicken Kabab, Beef Chapli Kabab, Sardari Kabab and Kabul Kabab. I’d only had Afghani food once before and it was not in kabab form, so I didn’t know what to expect. The chicken had a yellow colouring, making it look like curry, but it wasn’t. It was tender, juicy with great seasoning. This was a crowd favourite.
The beef chapli was INTENSE. It’s a beef patty at first glance, get closer and you can see it’s jam packed with spices. I had to drink some water and eat some rice to cleanse the palette before diving in again. Be ready! Only a couple people could handle it… I was not one of them. :(
The other kababs looked the same, but were not. They both came with sliced chicken under the kabab. Sardari kabab was spiced lamb. I love lamb! Kabul kabab was made with beef. The seasoning was similar, just need to choose which meat you prefer.
The portions were huge! All came with on giant bed of plain basmati rice plus salad. we ordered 5 meals for 6 people and 2 people had the leftovers for lunch the next day. The rice was plain, was hoping it would’ve had a little something to it.
They’ve got a decent sized menu and it’s all halal. If you’re not sure about something, just ask. They know their stuff! It’s a beautiful place, I wouldn’t mind going there for a meal now that I know what to order!

I had such great things about this place and was so excited for it to open up. First time i went was in Ramadan, food was not on point at all, meat was tough and lamb were under cooked (i chalked this up to the fact that it was iftar time and restaurant was packed) Recently we went another few times and its so disappointing because some thing or another is always missing here from the menu. Usually whatever I want to order is ‘sold out’ for that day.
The food is okay, the staff isnt that professional either.

I’m not afraid to say it but I prefer the food here compared to bamiyan kabob. The portion sizes are larger and the meats are juicier, and more tender. They are literally grilled to perfection! And their yogurt and hot sauces are to die for. You won’t be disappointed with the food here that’s for sure. Service might be another issue.
We ordered the chicken breast kabab ($ 8) and the signature Kandahar kabab ($ 15) which came with one stick of lamb and one stick of filet mignon. They were all delicious. I would definitely come back here to try the others! Everything on the plate was delicious, the rice was fragrant and flavourful and even the fresh salad provided nice contrast with all the components of the plate (smother more yogurt sauce over it!). The naan was nothing special though. The food is somewhat on the pricey side (the full meals), but is definitely worth it.
It took 20 mins for our food to be called which was a tad too long for a place like this and many tables weren’t cleaned up with trays and food. While you are expected to put your finished trays in the carts, I expect that the tables be cleaned so patrons can sit. Plus it’s just unappetizing seeing plates full of bones, rice and half eaten naan. Luckily there were many tables and seats when we went late in the afternoon. I may be nitpicking here but the lady at the cash just didn’t seem very friendly. But overall, I had a good enough experience with the food and the service didn’t detract too much from the overall experience.

Really enjoyed this place. My sister kept talking about it so we decided to give it a go. Their portions are big so be prepared to pack some up or share with someone. We got chicken kebabs combo, quail combo and a wrap. The meats are super juicy, tender and well marinated. The rice is moist and fluffy. The naan isn’t your typical naan, it’s a little harder, smaller and thicker but nonetheless really good. I am absolutely in love with their hot sauce and garlic sauce. If I can get a pail of each and eat it with everything, I would.
Service is self-​serve (food court) and a little slow but I think it’s because they make all their meats fresh to order so we didn’t mind waiting longer even though I was starved. I would definitely come back!

Amazing food and quality, taste is so authentic, has a prayer room too. Wow. My fav place in Toronto

Food quality is good. Nice juicy kebabs and flavorful rice!
But bit pricey considering it isn’t a full service restaurant. It is a self service place, with options for take-​away or dine-​in. Meal for two costs anywhere above $ 32. I don’t like the fact that not even water is served.
Service quality is extremely slow. An order takes around 20 to 30 minutes to be served. (when the restaurant is almost empty and it wasn’t in the rush hours)

Stumbled upon this place after going for a hike at Rouge Park. This place was on our way home, and the 4 star rating and photos on Unilocal helped us make the decision in coming here.
The only other Afghan restaurant I’ve tried is Bamiyan Kabob. This place was pretty similar. Upon arrival you’re greeted with 2 huge fountains and pretty lighting fixtures. My son loved them. The restaurant is huge and decorated nicely. Lots of spacing. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and it got really busy after we ordered. Lots of families!
The ordering is also similar to Bamiyan, where you place your order at the cashier and then they’ll announce when your order is ready over a microphone.
The wait was a bit long, but the food made up for it. Our chicken combo came with salad, rice, and naan with hot sauce and a white yogurt-​like sauce. Rice was great, naan was warm, salad came with cucumbers and sliced tomato, and the chicken kabob was delicious. The chicken kofta was also good, but kabob stood out more.
Will definitely return to try out other items on the menu!

Very delicious food with good portions. Their chicken and beef kabobs are worth going back for. There are no waiters though which is a bit odd. Still very good food at a fair price.

I and family went to their This new location. Wait was aprox 45 min. I guess they were short staffed that day.
I tried their quail kabob and rice. It was spicy but really really tasty. Everything was done to perfection.
Best place to eat Afghan food.
Reasonably priced.

We visited on a Sunday evening. The place was busy. There was plenty of seating available. I had the vege platter. Nice to see the vegetarian option. But it had full coriander seeds and was under done. Not very pleasing to the palate. The vegan bread was sold out. The regular Afghan bread is a bit dry. The meat plates were tasty. It was a lot of food. Portions are very big. Best to order one full meal and single servings of meat if you go with a group. Dough is a salt lassi. The mast– plain yogurt was good. I have eaten at fancy Afghan restaurants and was looking for a cilantro/​mint condiment. That was missing in this place. Also the menu on the wall is very small and tough to read for older folks.

Their food is amazing. Definitely beat out Bamiyan Kabob with the Huge portions! Décor is very nice and leather booths very comfortable. Their spicy sauce is amazing, as well as their white sauce. The chicken and Kofta Kebabas are packed with flavour. You definitely want to try it out and we will definitely be coming back.
Price is average $ 11.99 for a huge plate of chicken & kofta with rice and salad, also including their fresh bread.

I get the chicken kababs and the veggie soy kebab — which in itself is an amazing idea for vegetarians. The food is fresh, flavourful and spicy. The chicken is good quality white meat. The sauce that comes with your order is delicious and spicy. It’s too good.
This pricing is a little expensive, but the food IS good. But it could use a dollar less on all the main dishes.
I haven’t eaten dine in here, but went to get take out. The restaurant looks new, with nice waterfall pillars and lighting and etc. totally a step up from the old restaurants here.
I just don’t like the wait for the take out. Perhaps I should call in next time to place an order so I can come, collect and pay.

Very nice interior. Lots of seating. Went on a Sunday evening yand was really busy yet only had one cash open which was weird. Got the herati Kebob with one chicken Kebob and one beef kofta Kebob. Took about 30 minutes to be ready.
As a regular bamiyan customer I will compare the two. Bamiyan wins hands down. The chicken was over cooked and te rice was too dry. Even the bread wasn’t as fresh. Overall good experience but with bamiyan only a 10 min drive north I’d rather drive over for far superior food.

Scarborough location is really bad at least in terms of service… if you come expect to get your food 30 minutes later, I’ve come here 3 times the first 2 times I left before ordering because the wait was ridiculous, one guy said he called in a order ahead of time and was still waiting 20 min. The third time I went during what I though would not be peak period like around 3 and still waited 30 min for a kebab wrap… and even that was not worth that kind of wait, that same day I saw left over food from other customers who dined in and left without finishing their food also… Worst service ever! However the décor and renovations are beautiful… Come only if you have time to spare! I will not be coming back… better off going to Bamiyan which is up the road at markham and 14^th; better service and food.

Food was excellent here! Would definitely return.
We just happened to catch them on a bad day when the electronic system was not running very well… difficulty with payments and ordering leading to a 35 minute wait. But it was totally worth the wait with succulent meat that was well cooked.
I highly recommend the Chapli kebab. Great for something with a little bit of spice.

Had one of the best meals in a beautiful Afghan restaurant. The experience made me feel like I was a royalty. Guaranteed to please all foodie senses out there. They have awesome hot sauce dips and their meats are cooked well. Scarborough deserves this beautifully decorated restaurant for family & friends to enjoy