Kabul Kitchen
An Afghan kitchen and banquet hall in Falconridge, in northeast Calgary, cooking over charcoal and a tandoor: kabobs from the coal, hand-folded mantu, naan from the oven, and Kabuli pulao - steamed basmati with caramelised carrot and raisins over slow-cooked lamb, the national dish and, by the kitchen's own account, the one it would argue about. Halal throughout, in the restaurant's own words on its website. It does not name a certifying body, so ask about sourcing if certification specifically matters to you. What to order Order the Afghan way - two or three plates each, put in the middle. The Kabuli pulao with lamb is the signature, the mantu (beef dumplings under garlic yogurt and split-pea sauce) is the most ordered, and the chapli kabob comes flattened, with coriander and pomegranate seed. For a table, the platters bring pulao, skewers, a curry, fries and salad out on one tray. Reviewers single out the fresh lamb and big portions. Good to know A banquet hall for weddings, parties and family gatherings, with full Afghan catering from the same kitchen - enquire through the website. Warm, attentive service is the theme across reviews. Vegetarian options such as potato bolani. Free parking. Open for lunch and dinner every day. Getting it Dine in, take out, or order through DoorDash. Rated 4.9 from more than 70 Google reviews.
