Best Dishes at Afghan Kitchen
Lamb with Potatoes and Pickles
MainsAnother standout from the Tripadvisor and Foursquare reviews. Lamb simmered with potatoes in yogurt, brightened by pickles. The potato adds body to the stew while the pickles cut the richness of the yogurt and meat. Homemade and deliciously spiced according to reviews.
Lamb with Spinach
MainsLamb stewed until tender with fresh spinach and yogurt. One of the most frequently praised dishes according to reviews. The subtle spicing lets the lamb and yogurt shine. Served with fresh bread. At £11, it's one of the best values in Islington.
Chicken in Yogurt
MainsA classic Afghan comfort dish where chicken is slow-cooked with yogurt until it breaks apart easily. Reviewers describe it as excellent, homemade, and carefully cooked. The sauce is creamy and complex without being heavy. Perfect for mopping up with fresh flatbread. Priced at £11.
Lentil Dall
MainsMoong dall (red lentil daal) is described in reviews as fluffy, orange, full of flavour and spices. This is the vegetarian option if you want something lighter than the yogurt-based dishes. Reviewers note it's perfectly cooked and complexly spiced.
Pumpkin with Yogurt and Chili Oil
MainsThe vegetarian standout. Baked pumpkin is drizzled with chili oil and topped with cooling yogurt and fresh mint. Reviews call it excellent and perfectly balanced between heat and richness. At £10-11, it's a full dish that can stand alone or be shared.
About Afghan Kitchen
Afghan Kitchen sits unassumingly between a coffee shop and barber on Islington Green. The two-floor space has simple tables, stools, pot plants — no frills. The menu is just eight dishes: three meat, one fish, four vegetarian. All are slow-cooked stews built around yogurt, herbs, and aromatics. Reviews call it 'one of Islington's best kept secrets' with food cooked with care and love. Cash only.
Top 5 dishes at Afghan Kitchen:
- Lamb with Potatoes and Pickles(Signature)
- Lamb with Spinach – 92% recommended(Signature)
- Chicken in Yogurt – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Lentil Dall
- Pumpkin with Yogurt and Chili Oil
Details
- Cuisine:
- Afghan
- Price Range:
- £
- Phone:
- +44 20 7359 8019
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Takeaway
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
This place is cash-only — bring notes. Card payments are not accepted.
Afghan Kitchen seats only six people on stools around shared tables. You might end up dining with strangers. Go with that flow — it's part of the charm.
Lunch service is 12-3pm, dinner is 5:30-11pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Arrive early for lunch to get a seat.
The homemade flatbread is essential — use it to soak up the yogurt sauces. This is slow, comforting food meant to be savored, not rushed.
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