Afghan Restaurant Christchurch (Authentic Afghan) — Restaurant in Christchurch

10/10 - A Must-Visit for Authentic Afghan Cuisine in New Zealand!!!!

Hands down, the best and most authentic Afghan food we’ve had in New Zealand. Every dish we tried was full of rich, traditional flavors and exceeded our expectations. This is truly one of the very few places in the entire country that has genuine Afghan cuisine, and they do it exceptionally well. I’ve had mantu from other restaurants but this is the first time it has been cooked and prepared properly!!

The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the owner is a very hospitable kind man. We felt incredibly welcomed from the moment we walked in and felt like guests in someone’s home. The owner went above and beyond to make our experience memorable.

This restaurant is an absolute gem. Our...

Please please please give this place a try! Had the kofta w/ rice and pomegranate iced tea, and OH BOY DID I GET MY MONEY'S WORTH! The rice (of which you get a ton of) was seasoned, with dapples of vegetables and sultanas to add little bursts of sweetness. I poured the sauce that came with the kofta on top of the rice and it was BRILLIANT! The meatballs themselves were so tasty too! My only complaint is that there was too much rice for how much kofta there was, but I'll never get mad at getting more food than I expect, especially when all of it...

We had a fantastic dining experience! Tried the Chopan Kebab (lamb ribs), Kabuli Pulao, and Murgh Kebab, and each dish was absolutely spot on.

The lamb chops were incredibly tender, chicken kebabs were juicy and well-marinated.

The real surprise was the chicken biryani (not included in menu) beautifully spiced and fully coated in a rich...