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Starters

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Chicken Corn Soup
Soup made with chicken, corn and eggs.
ยฃ5.94
Papadi Chaat
Crispy papadi with yoghurt, chopped, onions, chickpeas, red chillies & herbs.
ยฃ8.34
Hummus
Pureed chickpeas with sesame paste and lemon juice, topped with olive oil.
ยฃ7.14
Lamb Samosa
4 pieces triangular pastry parcels filled with spiced minced lamb.
ยฃ5.94
Chilli Paneer
10 pieces of cottage cheese cooked with capsicum & spiced herbs and special sauce.
ยฃ13.14
Grilled Fish
Whole sea bass on the bone, grilled on charcoal.
ยฃ16.95
Fried Fish
Fish coated in batter & deep fried. Served with salad.
ยฃ16.95
Paneer Tikka
10 pieces of cottage cheese cooked with capsicum & herbs.
ยฃ13.14
Vegetables Samosa
4 pieces triangular pastry parcels filled with spiced minced mix vegetables.
ยฃ5.94
Chicken Samosa
4 pieces triangular pastry parcels filled with spiced minced chicken.
ยฃ5.94
King Prawns
King prawns cooked in gravy. Served with salad.
ยฃ21.95
Calamari
Coated squid rings 5 pieces. Served with silky tartar sauce.
ยฃ8.34
Falafel with Hummus
A golden falafel 4 pieces paired with silky hummus, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
ยฃ8.34
Halloumi Cheese
Slices of cypriot Halloumi cheese 5 pieces, charcoal grilled for a smoky finish and a savoury bite.
ยฃ8.34
Masala Fish
Whole boneless basa fillets fried or grilled over charcoal.
ยฃ11.95
Masala Fish with Chips
Whole boneless basa fillets fried or grilled over charcoal.
ยฃ14.33
Mix Hot Starter
A curated mix of classic hot starter.
ยฃ17.94
Sea Bass
Whole sea bass on the bone, grilled or fried over charcoal.
ยฃ17.94

Afghan Main Courses

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Kabuli Pilau
Afghan rice slow cooked with lamb shank, mixed herbs & topped with raisons, carrots. Served with salad.
ยฃ20.34
Chapli Kebab
2 pieces of fried ground lamb marinated in grated spices with tandoori naan.
ยฃ17.94
Mantu
Minced lamb or chicken dumplings with yoghurt topped with meat sauce & lentils.
ยฃ15.54
Grilled Chicken with Rice
Tender chicken served with a side of rice.
ยฃ23.94
ยฝ Grilled Chicken with Rice
Marinated chicken cooked over charcoal. Served with rice.
ยฃ14.34
Lamb Korma
Braised lamb cooked with gravy sauce & herbs.
ยฃ17.94
Maghaz
Lamb brain cooked in spices.
ยฃ17.94
Chicken Korma
Braised chicken cooked with gravy sauce & herbs.
ยฃ15.94
Dupaiza Lamb
Freshly cooked lamb with onions & herbs.
ยฃ17.94
Prawn Karahi
Freshly cooked king prawns with fresh tomatoes, green chillies and special karwan spices and herbs.
ยฃ21.54

Veggie Main Courses

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Karwan Special Daal
Chana daal cooked with spicy sauce.
ยฃ10.74
Badenjan Buranee
Fried aubergine in tomato sauce topped with yoghurt, dried mint and herbs.
ยฃ11.94
Red Kidney Beans
Beans cooked in spicy sauce.
ยฃ10.74
Ashak (veg)
Steamed dumplings filled with leeks, spices and topped with dried mint and yogurt.
ยฃ14.34
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cottage cubes cooked in medium creamy sauce with herbs.
ยฃ15.54
Aloo Palak
Spinach cooked with potatoes stir fried.
ยฃ13.14
Okra
Okra cooked in onion, tomato sauce & herbs.
ยฃ11.95
Matter Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked with green peas.
ยฃ15.54
Karahi Paneer
Square cottage cheese cooked in gravy sauce.
ยฃ14.34
Spinach
Fresh spinach cooked with leeks and herbs.
ยฃ11.95

Non Veggie Main Courses

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Lamb Nihari
Lamb shank cooked in traditional spicy curry.
ยฃ17.94
Butter Chicken
Indian chicken dish in a mild sweet creamy curry and mixed with ground almonds.
ยฃ15.54
Bhuna Lamb
Lamb cooked in a tomato based sauce.
ยฃ17.94
Achari Chicken
Chicken cooked in special achari masala gravy.
ยฃ15.54
Chicken Tikka Masala
Indian chicken dish in a medium creamy curry, mixed with ground almonds and kasoori methi.
ยฃ15.54
Achari Lamb
Lamb cooked in special achari masala gravy.
ยฃ16.74
Lamb Keema
Minced lamb stir fried in gravy.
ยฃ14.34
Chilli Chicken
Indo Chinese spicy gravy dish in fried chicken.
ยฃ15.54

Biryani Specials

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Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken cubes cooked in fried onion & special biryani masala mixed.
ยฃ14.34
Lamb Biryani
Flavourful lamb mixed with aromatic spices and basmati rice.
ยฃ16.74
Prawn Biryani
Prawn cooked in herbs fried onion & special biryani masala mixed with Afghan rice.
ยฃ19.45
King Prawn Biryani
Prawn cooked in herbs fried onions and special biryani masala mixed with Afghan rice.
ยฃ19.14

Kebabs

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Chopan Kebab
Marinated boneless meat grilled over charcoal, served with naan.
ยฃ19.14
Grilled Chicken (Full)
Marianted chicken grilled over charcoal served with small naan.
ยฃ17.94
Lamb Kofta with Rice
Grilled items comes with one small naan.
ยฃ19.14
Grilled Chicken (Half)
Marianted chicken grilled over charcoal served with small naan.
ยฃ11.95
Chicken Shish with Rice
Grilled items comes with one small naan.
ยฃ17.94
Chopan with Rice
Grilled items comes with one small naan.
ยฃ20.34
Mix Kofta
Marianted lamb and chicken mince grilled over charcoal served with small naan.
ยฃ15.54
Chicken Shish
Marinated charcoal grilled cubes of chicken breast.
ยฃ15.54
Grilled Chicken Wings
Marinated chicken wings grilled over charcoal.
ยฃ15.54
Mix Shish
Marianated charcoal grilled cubes of lamb and chicken breast served with small naan.
ยฃ17.94
Chicken Wings with Rice
Grilled items comes with one small naan.
ยฃ16.74
Chicken Kofta with Rice
Grilled items comes with one small naan.
ยฃ16.74
Lamb Chops
Marinated lamb chops grilled on charcoal.
ยฃ23.94
Lamb Kofta
Marinated lamb mince grilled over charcoal, served with salad.
ยฃ15.54
Chicken Kofta
Marinated chicken mince grilled over charcoal.
ยฃ15.54
Lamb Ribs
Lamb ribs grilled over charcoal. Served with a small naan.
ยฃ19.14
Chicken Steak with Chips
Chicken steak grilled over charcoal. Served with small chips and Caesar sauce.
ยฃ17.94

Grills

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Mix Grill
Serves up to two people. 2 skewers lamb chopan, 1 skewer lamb kofta, 1 skewer chicken shish & 1 skewer chicken kofta. Served with salad and naan.
ยฃ35.94
Family Mix Grill
Serves two to three people. 2 skewers lamb chopan, 1 skewer lamb kofta, 1 skewer chicken shish, 1 skewer chicken kofta & 4 pieces wings. Served with Afghani rice, Afghan naan and salad.
ยฃ49.95
Karwan Grand Grill
Serves two to three people. 3 skewers lamb chopan, 2 skewers lamb kofta, 2 skewers chicken shish, 2 skewers chicken kofta & 4 pieces wings. Served with Afghani rice, Afghan naan and salad.
ยฃ69.95
Chef Special
Serves for 1, 1 skewer lamb chopan, 1 skewer chicken shish, 1 skewer lamb kofta with tandoori naan.
ยฃ26.34

Karahis

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Namak Mandi Karahi
Freshly cooked lamb with fresh tomatoes, green chillies and special karwan spices & herbs.
ยฃ35.95
Full Chicken Karahi Large
Freshly cooked chicken with fresh tomatoes, green chillies and special karwan spices & herbs.
ยฃ33.95

Sides

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Afghan Naan
2 feet long Afghan naan bread baked in clay oven.
ยฃ2.40
Tandoori Naan
Flat bread freshly baked in clay oven.
ยฃ1.20
Chips
Chips fried and sprinkled with mixed herbs.
ยฃ4.14
Rice
Kabuli plain rice.
ยฃ5.94
Afghani Garlic Naan
Afghan naan stuffed with fresh garlic & coriander.
ยฃ5.34
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced mince of lamb.
ยฃ7.14
Garlic Naan
Naan stuffed with fresh garlic & coriander.
ยฃ4.74
Afghan Mixed Chopped Salad
Mixed chopped salad mixed with herbs and chopped green chilli.
ยฃ8.34
Salad
Mixed salad sprinkled with somac and drizzled with lemon juice.
ยฃ4.14
Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with cheese.
ยฃ5.94

Desserts

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Baklawa (5 pieces)
Layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts & sweetened with syrup.
ยฃ5.94
Ice Cream (1 Scoop) ยฃ3.60
Kheer
Rice pudding, made with milk and rice.
ยฃ5.94

Drinks

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Fanta ยฃ2.34
Mango Lassi (Regular) ยฃ4.95
7up ยฃ2.34
Water Bottle (500ml) ยฃ1.80
Sweet Lassi ยฃ4.95
Mango Juice ยฃ4.14
Pineapple Juice
Freshly squeezed juice from ripe pineapples.
ยฃ3.95
Doogh (Regular)
Traditional yoghurt milk drink.
ยฃ5.95
Orange Juice ยฃ7.14
Sparkling Water
Fresh and bubbly water, perfect for any occasion.
ยฃ2.34
Cranberry Juice
Cranberry juice.
ยฃ4.14
Water Bottle (1L) ยฃ3.25
Pepsi ยฃ2.34
Diet Pepsi ยฃ2.34
Freshly Pomegranate Juice ยฃ8.34
Fresh Carrot Juice ยฃ7.14
Fresh Apple Juice ยฃ7.14
Water Bottle (1.5 L) ยฃ3.00

Milkshakes

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Mango Milkshake
Mangoes blended with milk and ice.
ยฃ7.14
Oreo Milkshake
Oreo Biscuits blended with milk and ice.
ยฃ7.14
Strawberry Milkshake
Strawberries blended with milk and ice.
ยฃ7.14
Banana Milkshake
Banana blended with milk and ice.
ยฃ7.14
Kinder Bueno White Milkshake
Thick shake mix blended with Kinder Bueno white.
ยฃ7.14
Kinder Bueno Chocolate Milkshake
Thick shake mix blended with Kinder Bueno chocolate.
ยฃ7.14
Snicker Milkshake
Thick shake mix blended with Snickers.
ยฃ7.14
Bounty Milkshake
Thick shake mix blended with Bounty bar.
ยฃ7.14
Biscoff Milkshake
Thick shake mix blended with Biscoff biscuits.
ยฃ7.14

Kids Menus

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Chicken Nuggets
Crispy golden chicken nuggets. Served with dipping sauce.
ยฃ8.34
Fried Chicken Fillet Burger
Juicy fried chicken fillet, layered with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes and house sauce in a toasted bun.
ยฃ8.34
Chicken Shish with Chips (1 skewer)
Grilled marinated chicken cubes. Served with golden fried and a side of house sauce.
ยฃ9.54
Chicken Wings with chips
Grilled chicken wings 4 pieces, perfectly seasoned and served with golden chips and a dipping sauce.
ยฃ9.54
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Karwan Afghan Cuisine (FAQs)

General FAQs

Q1: What signature Afghan rice dish is available?
A: The Kabuli Pilau, Afghan rice slow-cooked with lamb shank, is a signature offering.

 

Q2: Does the menu offer vegetarian options for main courses?
A: Yes, the menu includes several vegetarian main courses such as Paneer Tikka Masala and Aloo Palak.

 

Q3: What kind of dumplings are served?
A: Mantu, which are steamed dumplings filled with minced lamb or chicken, topped with yoghurt and meat sauce, are available.

 

Q4: Are there various types of kebabs?
A: Yes, the menu features several kebab items including Chapli Kebab, Chopan Kebab, and various grilled koftas.

 

Q5: What is the Chicken Corn Soup made of?
A: Chicken Corn Soup is made with chicken, corn, and eggs.

 

Q6: Are there options for sharing large groups?
A: Yes, the Grills section offers Mix Grill and Family Mix Grill options suitable for sharing.

 

Q7: Do you offer traditional bread?
A: Yes, traditional breads like Afghan Naan, Tandoori Naan, and stuffed varieties are available in the Sides section.

 

Q8: Can I order grilled fish?
A: Yes, the menu includes Grilled Fish and Fried Fish options in the starters section.

 

Q9: What desserts are featured on the menu?
A: Desserts include Baklawa, Kheer (rice pudding), and ice cream scoops.

 

Q10: Are there any traditional Afghan drinks?
A: Yes, traditional drinks like Mango Lassi, Sweet Lassi, and Doogh (yoghurt milk drink) are listed.

Pricing FAQs

Q1: How can I determine the price consistency between different portion sizes of the same dish?
A: You must compare the listed prices for different item sizes, such as the Half vs. Full Grilled Chicken.

 

Q2: Are there any mandatory extra charges specified on the menu for standard items?
A: The menu does not explicitly list mandatory extra charges outside of item prices, but customisations might affect the final cost.

 

Q3: Is there specific pricing information regarding children’s meals?
A: The Kids Menus section provides fixed prices for dedicated children’s meal items.

 

Q4: Do the main course prices include sides like rice or naan by default?
A: Some main courses explicitly state they come with rice or naan, while others list these items separately with their own prices in the Sides section.

 

Q5: How can I find the individual cost of bread items?
A: The pricing for various naan breads is detailed in the Sides section of the menu.

 

Q6: Are there price variations for customization options?
A: Items marked with ‘hasCustomizations’ may incur different costs depending on the specific modification selected upon ordering.

 

Q7: Is the tax or VAT amount itemized in the displayed prices?
A: The displayed prices are shown as final line item costs; details regarding VAT inclusion are not separately specified.

 

Q8: What is the cost range for soup items?
A: Soup items generally fall within the lower end of the main menu price spectrum, based on listed starter prices.

 

Q9: Are there any high-value combination meals with fixed pricing?
A: Yes, the Grills section lists set prices for combination platters like the Family Mix Grill.

 

Q10: Does the pricing structure suggest differential costs for takeaway versus dine-in?
A: The provided menu data does not distinguish between prices for dine-in and takeaway services.

Popular Items at Karwan Afghan Cuisine

Karwan Afghan Cuisine is known for its rich Afghan grills, slow-cooked curries, and aromatic rice dishes. The menu blends grilled meats, traditional dumplings, and hearty rice-based meals, making it easy for both first-time and regular diners to find something satisfying.

  • The Chapli Kebab is widely chosen for its bold spices and traditional Afghan street-food flavour
  • The Kabuli Pilau remains a signature rice dish, often selected for its rich lamb and sweet-savoury balance
  • Chicken-based curries like Chicken Korma are popular for a milder, comforting option
  • Mixed grill items are commonly ordered for sharing and variety in one meal
  • Dumpling dishes such as Mantu are often picked by those wanting something different and authentic

Budget-Friendly Choices at Karwan Afghan Cuisine

If youโ€™re ordering on a budget in the UK, Karwan offers several filling meals and lighter options that still deliver strong flavour and good portion value. Smaller rice plates, starters, and simple mains are usually the most cost-effective choices.

Option TypeWhat to ExpectSmart Choice Example
Value mealsBalanced meals at lower costChicken Korma meal
Light mealsSmaller portionsSingle Chicken Samosa
Saver dealsBasic combinationsKarwan Special Daal with naan
Everyday picksPractical and affordableRice with Chicken Wings
  • Choosing a simple kebab or daal dish instead of a full grill helps reduce cost
  • Starter items like samosas are a budget-friendly way to sample flavours
  • Rice-based mains often provide the best balance between price and portion size

What to Order at Karwan Afghan Cuisine Based on Your Needs

Karwanโ€™s menu works well for both heavy eaters and lighter preferences, with strong options across grills, curries, and vegetarian dishes.

  • For solo meals: A Chicken Korma or rice-based kebab dish gives a balanced and filling portion
  • For chicken lovers: Grilled options like Chicken Shish or curries such as Chicken Tikka Masala are commonly chosen
  • For beef/lamb lovers: Heavier dishes like Lamb Nihari or Chapli Kebab offer richer flavour
  • For budget-conscious users: Smaller starters or daal-based meals are more affordable and filling enough
  • For quick takeaway: Wrap-style kebabs and grilled chicken items are easier to eat on the go
  • If you prefer a spicier and stronger flavour, Chapli Kebab is often a better fit
  • If you are looking for a lighter option, vegetarian mains like Aloo Palak or Okra are easier to manage

What to Know Before Ordering from Karwan Afghan Cuisine

Before placing an order, it helps to understand how portions and combinations work on the menu. Many dishes are designed for sharing or come with flexible add-ons.

  • Portion sizes vary between single plates and full grill platters
  • Some main dishes include rice or naan, while others require separate sides
  • Add-ons like naan, rice, or drinks can increase the final cost quickly
  • Grilled platters such as Mix Grill can be more filling than expected
  • Availability of certain items may vary slightly depending on the branch

Is Karwan Afghan Cuisine Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?

Karwan Afghan Cuisine offers a mix of meat-heavy Afghan grills alongside vegetarian-friendly dishes, making it suitable for different dietary needs.

CategoryAvailability
HalalAvailability varies across UK locations; confirm with the branch
VegetarianOptions are generally available in most cases
VeganLimited but includes a few vegetable-based mains

Alternatives to Karwan Afghan Cuisine

If youโ€™re exploring similar dining options, there are several Afghan and grill-style restaurants in the UK that offer comparable flavours and menus.

  • Afghan grill restaurants are commonly chosen for similar kebab and rice-based meals
  • Middle Eastern-style eateries are often preferred for mixed grill platters and wraps
  • South Asian curry houses are suitable for users who enjoy richer gravy-based dishes

Final Ordering Insight

Karwan Afghan Cuisine is best approached through its grills, rice dishes, and traditional Afghan mains. If you want something classic, go for Kabuli-style rice meals or kebabs; if you prefer variety, mixed grills and starter combinations give the widest experience.