Shami Kebab Restaurant — Restaurant in London

A Delightful Culinary Journey at Shami Kebab Restaurant

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars)

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Shami Kebab Restaurant (new owners) in Greenford, and I must say it was an extraordinary dining experience. This establishment stands out as one of the best Afghani restaurants in London, offering an authentic and mouthwatering culinary adventure.

From the moment we stepped inside, we were warmly greeted by Khalil, the owner, who took personal care of our dining experience. The menu presented to us was a testament to the restaurant's commitment to freshness and authenticity. The chefs prepared each dish with great attention to detail, resulting in a truly memorable meal.

The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the special mixed grill. This delightful combination featured their signature Kebabs, including Lamb chops, Chopan kebab, Chicken Tikka, Chicken wings, Lamb Kubeda, Chicken Kubeda, and fragrant rice. Every bite was a burst of flavour, with the meats being incredibly tender and succulent. While the lamb chops were slightly dry, the overall quality of the mixed grill was exceptional and left us completely satisfied.

We also had the pleasure of savouring the Qabuli Uzbaki Lamb Shank Rice, a culinary masterpiece. The lamb shank was incredibly tender, and the rice, cooked with carrots, raisins, and flavorful spices, was a delightful accompaniment. It was a dish that truly showcased the chef's expertise and left us craving for more.

The Lamb Charsi Karahi was another standout dish that we absolutely loved. The Spring lamb, cooked with fresh tomatoes, green chillies, herbs, and spices, was a burst of aromatic flavours. We relished every morsel, and the dish paired perfectly with the generously sized Afghani fresh naan, one of the largest we've ever seen.

We also had the opportunity to relish the Chana Daal, a flavoursome lentil dish, and my wife thoroughly enjoyed the refreshing Dogh Afghani drink. To conclude our meal, we indulged in the Afghan Sheryakh, a sensational ice cream that was an absolute delight. It was our first time trying this unique dessert, and we highly recommend it as the perfect way to end your meal at Shami Kebab Restaurant.

The warm and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant, coupled with the attentive service provided by Khalil and his team, made our visit truly special. We were fortunate enough to hear about their plans for the new look of the restaurant, and we are eagerly looking forward to witnessing the amazing transformation.

In conclusion, Shami Kebab Restaurant in Greenford has left an indelible impression on us. It is a hidden gem that deserves to be on every food lover's radar. We are already planning our next visit with our extended family, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to enjoy the exceptional cuisine once again. Thank you, Khalil, and your wonderful team, for your warm hospitality and the unforgettable...

WORST EXPERIENCE TODAY. Here i been several times before but today i was here with my family and kids but today I experienced worst service ever.first thing first charsi kadahi there was DISGUSTING SMELL I don’t know they use used oil or not fresh meat or might be mixed beef but it was not as usual TASTE made complaint to teenager waiter she tells that chef is telling that this taste as it should be. then again i made complaint through dari speaking teenage waiter then chef came out shouting like want to fight which table tells this charsi kadahi is not good i said it’s me.He took me to kichen not infront of other customers and tasting in front of me and saying it’s good. I said brother we are here sitting 5 people and everyone saying taste is not usual and it smells like meat is without fridge from last night. But he is telling no it’s good. And finally they bring the bill for £116 something pence which i told charsi kadahi was not good very little argue with teenage waiter chef wink from kichen they supposed to chare me £100.01 because kadahi was for £15.99 but again you can see on the bill they charge £108.85 on previous bill there was no table charge no salad charge which i know they give complementary but here they charge me for those. To MR CHEF Visit my house and i will taste you charsi Kadahi you will eat you finger with it. I think he was not even chef just helper like onion and tomato cutter and telling...

Let me start by saying that I’m a vegetarian (for many reasons). My mum passed this restaurant on her way home and picked up a biryani, some bread, salad, a dip and a dessert. I wasn’t hungry at all because I’d already eaten but I decided to taste the rice.

LET ME TELL YOU HOW GOOD IT WAS…

It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The lamb in the biryani was so tender I’m not ever sure if I chewed it. I really dislike gristle and fat (part of the reason I stopped eating meat) but this was perfectly lean. I braced myself for the horrible feeling of jellied fat and rubbery gristle but it never came!! The bread smelled so fresh - even though by the time I got to it, it was almost 2 hours old. In fact, as soon as I got into the house I said it smelled like bread and wasn’t disappointed. It was soft and warm just as you’d want it to be.

Bearing in mind that I was absolutely stuffed before I started ‘tasting’ the food, it was by sheer enjoyment that I managed to eat 80% of the entire biryani.

The food is well packaged, the quality is worth shouting about and you can tell it’s prepared with real care and attention. I wish I lived close enough to order or pick up but alas I must travel for over an hour to get to the promised land of flavour.

But I’ll do it. Trust me I will do it. This restaurant...