Had dinner at Afghan Horsemen and overall it was a solid experience, especially if you're coming for hearty, traditional Afghan food. We ordered a kebab meat platter and it definitely delivers on portion size. The standout for me was the grilled meats, especially the lamb chops and chicken kebabs. They were well-seasoned, nicely charred, and not dry (which is where a lot of places miss the mark). The rice was fragrant and paired well with everything, though pretty standard. Service was good. The atmosphere leans traditional and a bit dated, but it fits the vibe of the place. Overall: worth going for if you're craving grilled meats and a filling meal, just don't expect anything particularly refined. It's about comfort food and generous portions. read more

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Afghan Horseman has been in Vancouver since 1974 and used to be located on Broadway & Cambie till they moved to their current location by Granville Island over 20 years. This was my first time visiting the restaurant, and the food and service were both excellent. Looking forward to my next return. My friend and I decided the Horseman Specialty Platter which serves 2 people. We started with the Humous (yellow split pea), Sabzi Mast (spinach & yogurt dip), pita bread and a salad with cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes and feta cheese. The platter was filled with a delicious rice, baked eggplant, potatoes and 3 meats (chicken kebab, Lamb Shish Kebab, Lamb Shoulder Chop). We couldn't finish as there was so much food, so took some home. We finished with Pistachio Ice Cream (pistachio, saffron & rosewater) and it was rich and delicate and a perfect ending. Once of the best I had in town. Décor is tradition and relaxing. You can ask for the traditional floor seating or table. Reservation recommended but was can early and they were able to accommodate us. Free mall complex parking but ensure you register. Many metered parking on the streets within 2-3 block radius. The #50 bus stopped right in front of the restaurant. read more

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Afghan horseman is a hidden vem near graville island serving authentic afghan food. The place is decorated in a very afghan vibe with an afghan room where you take off your shoes and sit down and eat. It was a great experience. Our server was very sweet and recommended great stuff. We got the chicken shish kebabs, the pulaw with meat and veggie delight platter. All of it tasted great. Will definitely come back read more

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A very famous place in Vancouver, but I haven't tried it until now. The specialty platters are a great deal! I loved the pita bread with dip and the deep-fried chips in the platter the most! They have a special room where you can sit on the floor without shoes, but we opted to sit at the regular table since it would be more comfortable. Great atmosphere and experience. read more

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Always a great time at Afghan Horseman! Service is always warm and friendly with excellent food. Their menu has changed about a year or so ago and the platters have changed a little but still generous in portion and delicious! The potato panwar is one of mine and my boyfriend's favourites so even though they serve some with the platter, we ordered an additional appy size as we can't get enough. Pro Tip: There is limited parking in the Plaza the restaurant is located at but if you're lucky enough to score a spot, there's a QR code for free 2 hours parking at Afghan Horseman once you arrive at its doors so no need to pay! Otherwise, there's paid parking around the neighbourhood or at Granville Island. read more

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Located in Granville Island, Afghan Horseman is one of the oldest Afghani restaurants in Vancouver with mouthwatering Afghani dishes. Their menu caters for a family-style dining experience with platters that can be shared with 3-4 people. Their platters also have a variety of items and you can easily customize it to your liking. Their portions are very generous as well! I loved everything that I ordered their but the best item on their menu were their super crispy potato pakoras with their labneh dip!! It was so good and very addicting to eat, would choose this over fries any day. Their Afghan special platter had meat and veggie options which I really liked because it catered to everyone on the table. Their lamb shoulders were sooo soft they practically melted in my mouth. Their chicken kebabs were so flavourful and complimented the kabuli rice! The service at Afghan Horseman was attentive and friendly, the staff eager to guide us through the menu and provide recommendations. The showcase the Afghani culture not only through their cuisine but also through their decor! They also had a belly dancing performance on the night we went in (Friday night) which we thoroughly enjoyed and it really got us submerged in the Afghani culture. I would highly recommend this restaurant and I personally cannot wait to go back! read more

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Came here during dine out Vancouver and holy cow everything was absolutely delicious. From the appetizers to the main courses and the dessert I can't say a bad thing. We really loved how flavourful all the meat dishes were, and those potato slices seem double fried and poufy are to die for. Ambiance is very unique and to my understanding. If you go late enough on a Friday and Saturday for dinner, they have music and belly dancing. Service quick and helpful. It's definitely a restaurant you need to check out at some point if you are visiting Vancouver or if you live here and haven't had a chance to go. read more

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This place gets so busy and the restaurant was actually full. We were told that our meals might come out in 30-45 mins and since we can't have the table for more than 2 hours, we could only do mains and no appies. Glad we didn't do appies as the mains were huge. Ordered the platter for 2 which can easily feed 3. Chicken was a bit dry with big portions of potatoes and rice. Lamb shank was very flavourful but the chops were chewy. Service was good and the waiters came by often to refill our water. As the restaurant was full it was a tad loud so thankful there wasn't over powering music in the background like some restaurants. This place has been around for a long time. Strange location and parking is hard to find but overall great experience. read more

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Some of the best food I've ever had. Environment and overall experience was absolutely incredible. I would highly recommend coming here if you are looking for authentic Afghan food in an authentic environment. read more

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant - Cushion room - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Located near Granville Island, it had almost been a decade since I was last at Afghan Horsemen. Yes prices have gone up with inflation but the delicious taste is still there! I went with a friend and we got the eggplant dip to share as an appetizer. It is quite a good size and I quite enjoyed the flavors to start off our meal. I got the lamb kebab dish for my main and it was a decent amount of food. I did wish there was a bit more seasoning on the kebab but overall it was not bad. If you are going with a large group, I recommend getting one of their platters as it is definitely what they are known for. Also if you are eating in - there is FREE PARKING for four hours which I did not know until I had already paid. read more

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant - Lamb kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Food 4/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance 2/5 Price 2/5 The food is delicious but I didn't feel our experience was a good one. Something was off and not sure if it was the slow service, or the table that we had. I found the platter that we ordered for 2 very messy and the portions were not as big as I had expected. We were able to chow down our platter in 15 minutes. Maybe it was an off night but I don't think we'll be back. read more

I remember this place from about 30 years ago it was so good! The food and experience back then was memorable so when I was in town I requested we come here to celebrate my birthday! The food is incredible. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. They have selections for vegetarians as well. The ambiance and service were amazing! We even had an amazing belly dancer who went through the entire restaurant appear. I highly recommend this place. There is a reason why they've been around for so long. So happy they are still in business! Thanks for making my birthday so memorable! My only complaint is I wanted to stay longer and we were the last to leave it was so much fun lol! They definitely need an after hours venue for the partiers ;))) read more

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Cute spot with lovely theme decor. Really transports you away from the city. Great spot for all party sizes. They were able to accommodate a large party dinner very close to when we needed it. We had almost 20 people! Well attended by the waiters. The food was pretty good overall. I liked the eggplant dip the most from the sample platter. read more

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I have been coming here for years and have NEVER had anything shy of an amazing experience. The service is wonderful. The food is amazing every time hands down, and the ambiance can't be beat. Sitting in the cushion room on a night when they have belly dancing entertainment is such a fun experience. Overall the food is the star of the restaurant. Authentic and rich flavours that leave you satisfied yet wanting more. read more

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This place is amazing. The platters are amazing to share. Delicious potato and all the grilled meats. Ambience and service were top notch. Go there! read more

Big portions and delicious food. Loved the meat skewers, fried potato, salad, basically everything we ordered was tasty. Walked out with food coma. The mantu was recommended to us, but we felt it tasted okay and nothing special. I've sat in both the table and chairs area and the cushions. I prefer the table and chairs to be honest. More comfortable and you don't need to take off your shoes. read more

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3.5 stars Got the lamb shish kebab. It's a massive pain to get the meat off the skewer, but once it's off, it's pretty good. Just gotta WORK to cut it against the grain so you're not just chewing rubber. Pakoras were crispy and delicious. Really worked my jaws tho. Idk if I'd really call their salad a "salad" in the traditional sense. It was basically just veggies chopped into big chunks, then topped with feta. No dressing, nothin. Rice and chaka (yogurt sauce stuff) were both pretty good. Not much to say there. Liked the pineapple juice. 3 people came out to $110. Bit excessive. Food took ~17 mins. Table was wobbly. Didn't sit in a booth, but they looked cozy. read more

Third visit for dinner. Excellent food and ambience. Pleasant staff. I had chicken kebabs, eggplant and spinach w rice. Very tasty.

Afghan Horsemen transports your to a middle eastern wonderland through their weekly belly dancing performances. Their cushion room is a dream come true with the vibrant colours of the fabrics but low romantic lighting. It is floor seating but definitely an experience I'd recommend to all. Now that we've gotten ambience out of the way it's on to the delicious food! The platter make it easy for table sharing and come with a variety of appetizers. The horseman special platter comes with lamb chops that just melt off the bone. I devoured the humous with the soft pita bread the chicken kebabs were juicy and flavourful. If you're not a huge fan of lamb, you should opt for the beef and chicken kebabs instead. Make sure to order the 3 dip combo as it gives you a nice variety for their appetizer dips (eggplant, humus and spinach yogurt). The service is the only thing that could be a bit faster and a bit friendlier but this long loved restaurant is truly a gem in Granville island. read more

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant is located across from Granville Island in a small complex. There is some parking below the restaurant but it's quite limited and it's only for 30 minutes. I've been here once before in the past and was excited to revisit for another round of Dine Out Vancouver! This time we sat in one of their booths which added to the Afghan Horsemen Restaurant dining experience. The manta are dumplings that reminded me of ravioli. They were filled with ground meat (beef and lamb) and topped with a tomato lentil sauce. The dumpling wrapper was smooth and silky in texture which is an odd way to describe it but it was so yummy! The filling of ground meat was on the crumbly side unlike Chinese style dumplings. My favourite part was the tomato sauce on top! This dish came with a piece of lamb shoulder, rice pilaf, fried potatoes, and salad. The lamb shoulder was soft and tender. It came off the bone and you could tell it's one of their specialty dishes. I'm not a huge fan of lamb and I was pleasantly surprised by the one here. The rice pilaf was strong in warm spices and had raisins to add sweet notes. I was the most interested in trying the potatoes because I've never had them before. They were strangely chewy in texture because of the batter and the exterior remained crispy. read more

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Excellcent customer service! Definately recommend making a reservation on the weekend because it was super busy. We ordered the platter and everything was really fresh including the homemade bread but I was really dissapointed in the rice portion as you can see in the pic. We came a few years ago from Seattle and were so excited to visit this place again since their portions were huge and the quality was great but this time they were really skimpy on the rice. Its a platter for 3 ppl and the rice only feeds 1 person and I'm a big rice lover. Also their mint tea was delicious! Some street parking is available along with a few spots in their lot but space is limited so plan ahead. read more

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Service is amazing and food is great! Our favourite is the lamb shoulder! The rice is delicious! read more

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if you're hungry, get two of the platters to share for 4-5 people. we demolished the horsemen special platter and the karahi in under 20 minutes because it was sooo good. beautifuly tender lamb, fantastic spices in the sauces and rice. and the super soft pita bread, crunchy fried potatoes, and extra hot sauce on the side put it over the top. this is a must have every time people are visiting now! read more

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What a well worth day to spend your money on. Came here for the afghani food and expected it to be what we have expected. Service is good and place is very vibey and fortunately came early since it got so packed even on weekdays. Since we were clueless what to get, Farzana recommended us with the horseman special platter which is the combination of meat and veggie platter. The platter started with an appetizer of humour and sabzi meat, salad with feta cheese and pita bread. But damn the pita bread is just damnn good and fried freshly to perfection. It then come to the main with: - Boneless Chicken Shish Kebab: The chicken was marinated and cooked perfectly. - Lamb Shish Kebab: According to my friend, it was a bit dry. - Lamb Shoulder Chop with Kabuli Palaw: This is damnn good too - Baked Eggplant: Ohh man i love how they baked the eggplant so you shouldnt miss this since they dont give much - Dolmah (cabbage roll): This was just okay a little bit bland and couldnt feel the taste and the texture - Pawkara (batter fried potatoes): This is where the platter revolves around no pun intended if you see the picture of the food. But this is too perfect to explain cant miss this perfect potato - Chaka As for the dessert, we got the firni. It was quite good too reminded me of chai latte because of the cardamon though but definitely something new you should try. Also, do not forget of the afghan tea if you like chai tea. Overall, it was a very good experience where the place was a bit stranded out of nowhere and hard to find but since it has been reviewed so many times i wouldnt say this is a hidden gem. This is something worth your time to go to! Recommended from me! Cheers! read more

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Yum! I practically had to roll myself out of Afghan Horsemen after dining there last night! We dined on the Horsemen's Special Platter (for 2 people) with a lamb shish kebab. Oh my it is a lot of food to come your way! This combination of Meat & Veggie Platter starts with an appetizer of Humus & Sabzi Mast, Salad with Feta Cheese, and Whole Wheat Pita Bread. The main dish includes Boneless Chicken Shish Kebab, Lamb Shish Kebab, Lamb Shoulder, Baked Rice, Baked Eggplant, Dolmah (cabbage roll), Pakawra (batter fried potatoes), & Chaka (yogurt dip) Stand out for me was the baked eggplant. It fell apart and oozed with flavour! I'm still dreaming about how nice it went being soaked up by the baked long grain rice. The lamb shoulder practically fell off the bone. The two shish kebabs were so tasty, especially topped with the yoghurt sauce. And drool, the fried potatoes were like something you'd get at a festival, so crispy and chewy. I can't say enough how much food was there. We definitely over ate and even ended up with a take home box. Our server, Seyar, was so friendly and welcoming. I spoke to him earlier about making reservations, and for our first time, Afghan wow-ed us. We'll be back for sure to try dining on the floor. read more

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Let's go back in time to January 2020, when Covid wasn't really a thing and the US/Canada border was still open. This was when we still freely dined inside and didn't have a care in the world. Life was good back then. Anyway, I digress. We came here for dinner on a Saturday night and the place was insanely busy. It was my first time having Afghani food, so I didn't really know what to expect. Parking is a disaster here, but if you can look past that, the food is great. Service was a little slow. We had a reservation, but still waited about 15mins to be seated. Then we waited another 10-15mins before our server came around. The 6 of us ended up sharing the Horseman's platter and the kebab platter, which was meant to feed 4 people, but was plenty for our group. There was SO.MUCH.FOOD. The pita and dips were super fresh and all of the meat was delicious. It was nice getting to try a bunch of different things, but I think my favorite was the batter fried potatoes. I've never really had anything like them and could've eaten a plateful. The crowd got rowdy as the night wore on, but it also seemed like a great date night type of place too. If Canada ever decides to welcome Americans again, we'll definitely make a return visit. read more

The restaurant decor inside is quite nice. We decided to sit outside because it was a nice day however after sitting down, they warned us about bees so we decided to sit inside instead. I'm glad that they told us about it before we started ordering food. When the server took our orders, she didn't write anything down and kept getting it mixed up when she repeated our order back to us. Eventually, she had to come back to confirm it again. I ordered the lamb shoulder with the badenjan borani (baked eggplant). It's a pretty good portion. The meat was very tender. Everything tasted good. It was just the service that wasn't the greatest. We asked for the bill and waited around for awhile and had to ask again. We waited and then decided to go up to the counter to pay instead. Just as we were about to go up to the counter, she brought us the bill. Overall, the food is good and reasonably priced. However, the service was just not that great. Everyone was still friendly, just that we had to wait around for so long. read more

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant - Lamb shoulder with badenjan borani (baked eggplant) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My experience here was overall on the positive side, would have given it a 5 stars if the food tasted better I went here for the Dine Out Vancouver experience. They seat those on the dine out menu at a separate, smaller, although cozy area than the rest of the restaurant. This gives it a communal experience as everyone is seated in circle and on the ground (shoes off). For the dine out menu, I got the soup, and the lamb plate (this item is taken off the menu). My bf tried their dumplings appetizer and I really liked the flavour of it. It was something I've never had before. The soup was nothing to write home about but the main course was amazing. My favourite has got to be the fried potatoes - fried to perfection yet the potatoes were soft and moist. I thought the lamb was a bit dry. The dessert was excellent - it tasted like rice pudding with a strong kick from the spices used read more

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I've been to Afghan Horsemen two time previously and always left with belly full and heart satisfied. Today, I decided to go to Granville Island for some art supplies and figured I'll get to satisfy my lamb cravings at Afghan Horsemen again! However, I forgot about Dine out and how busy all the good restaurants are in Vancouver. I tried to reserve over the phone at 4pm but they were fully booked. Since I was already in Granville island, I figured I'll just get takeout. When I went there, they found a seat for me because another table changed their reservation! I went there right at opening (5pm) and got the floor seating in the back of the restaurant. We entered into the back room draped with curtains, decorated with various afghan themed memorabilia and posters, and prepared to feast. They had both the dine out menu and their regular menu. My family (3 people) all got the Lamb Shoulder (with potatoes, salad, rice) option for one person ($27) with an appetizer and dessert. Regularly it's $26 for just the lamb shoulder (with potatoes, salad and rice). For appetizers, we got the boulany (flat bread stuffed with potato and spices) and lentil humous. I enjoyed both of them. The boulany had a very mild spiciness paired well with the yogurt dip and the humous was so smooth and perfect on the pillowy pita. The lamb shoulder was tender, falling off the bone, full lamb aromatic explosion in the mouth, with a crisp outer char, as always. For dessert, we had the baklava. It's sweet, walnuty, syrupy combination paired excellently with the slightly bitter afghan tea. A final shoutout to our excellent server Farzana. She made us feel so at ease and provided excellent food pairing recommendations. In total, the bill came to $87 + tax and tips for 3 people. I look forward to going to Afghan Horsemen again with or without dine out! read more

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Seriously. I can't wait to go back to the Horseman. My only wish is that they'd open for lunch time. We split the Horseman's special platter and a 1/2 carafe of Cono Sur wine and were extremely satisfied. This combination of Meat & Veggie Platter starts with an appetizer of Humus & Sabzi Mast, Salad with Feta Cheese, and Whole Wheat Pita Bread. The main dish includes Boneless Chicken Shish Kebab, Lamb Shish Kebab, Lamb Shoulder, Baked Rice, Baked Eggplant, Dolmah (cabbage roll), Pakawra (batter fried potatoes), & Chaka (yogurt dip) If nothing else, you have to try the Pakawra (batter fried potatoes)--out. Of. This. World. read more

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Yes it's fun to try fresh new places but restaurants that have been around a long time survive for a reason. I don't live near this place anymore so it is a bit of a trek to go, but when I was heading this way to watch the fireworks it was a great choice. The restaurant was busy which was nice to see. Service was still quick and attentive and the food was great. We shared a platter and there was lots of food and a wonderful variety. read more

Avoid if you are a vegetarian. The mains were very bland and not good at all. I have had better afghan food in Surrey area. This place is good for non vegetarians only. The only thing I liked was the eggplant dip. read more

After calling multiple times, I managed to get a coveted reservation during Dine Out Vancouver for my friend's birthday. When we arrived, there were several parties waiting to be seated. While we waited, we could see that the place was super packed throughout the restaurant and admired the nice decor. We were led to a big room with floor cushions and short tables. They have an area for you to take off and put away your shoes. I always found this part to be a cool experience. During the weekends, belly dancers come dance throughout the restaurant. Sadly, we came on a weekday and I missed out seeing my friend's terrified face of being forced to go up and dance. For the appetizers, we shared the: - potato boulany (wheat crust stuffed with a mixture of potatoes, sautéed onions, green onions, cilantro, pan fried & served with yogurt dip) - this tasted a lot like perogies, only flattened and was a good portion. Went great with the yogurt dip - mantu (A dough wrapper filled with a mixture of spiced minced beef, onions & herbs, steamed and topped with vegetable sauce) - essentially like a dumpling, on the menu it said there it was a beef and lamb, but there was only a very faint taste of lamb. Not very memorable The entrees were huge! We chose the lamb shoulder (fall off the bone tender and a generous portion, this was a hit) and lamb vindaloo (very flavourful, mild spicy, good portion of tender lamb pieces). Each entree was accompanied by baked rice, salad with feta cheese (like a greek salad basically), and pakawra (batter fried potatoes). The pakawa was really crispy and light, a definitely high light. For dessert, we this sweet/sour yogurt pudding which was a nice way to end the meal. $20 for all that we had was a great deal. Their platters are pretty affordable as well so I will be coming back. The service was a bit off (took a lot time for water refills), but it was understandable given how busy it was. read more

This place is wonderful! The room where you sit on the cushions on the floor is the best way to enjoy this seriously delicious food! The service was prompt and friendly. Can't wait to return and bring new people here! read more

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant - Pita and a trio of dips! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here for my last Dine Out, and I wasn't disappointed ! The food was, for the most part, fantastic, and the flavours were definitely unique as well. It was everyone's first time trying Afghan food, and I will definitely be trying this cuisine more often. Prices were reasonable, it came up to $120 for four people , but we were all absolutely stuffed afterwards, and even had to pack some leftovers. DINE OUT $35 SHARED PLATTER FOR TWO Potato Boulany (4.5/5) This reminded me of the ones from East Is East. The flavours were great, but it could have been served a little hotter, as it was served lukewarm. Salad with Feta Cheese (0/5) I don't eat cheese, nor do I eat salads often, as I'm not a huge fan of them. My mom is the only one who tried it, and she took one bite and she hated it. Lamb Shank (1/5) My brother didn't like the sauce, and my dad didn't like this dish at all. This dish was left untouched, as my mom doesn't eat lamb, and I don't eat meat. Chicken Kebab (4/5) Pretty good, according to the rest of my family. Nothing super amazing flavour-wise, but it was juicy and tender. Lamb Loin Chop (4.5/5) My dad preferred this to the lamb shoulder, as the meat was very tender. He did say that it tasted pretty lamb-y though. Lamb Shoulder (4.5/5) My brother liked this better than the loin chop, as it tasted less lamb-y. My dad said it wasn't as tender as the loin chop, so he didn't like it as much. Kabuli Rice (4/5) My mom was the only one who ate this, and she quite enjoyed it. Challow (3/5) This was just some regular old white basmati rice, nothing special. Pakawra (4/5) These were pretty decent, and they were nice and crispy. However, they were a little on the oily side, so they were quite filling. Rice Pudding (1.5/5) I didn't try this, but my mom didn't like it. She managed to choke it down though. Baklawa (4.5/5) I can't believe that this is vegan. I've only had one baklava before, and I hated it, but this really changed my mind. It had the right amount of crunchiness and sweetness, and the pastry at the top was perfectly flaky. My only complaint is the the bottom was a little soggy as it was soaked by the syrup. If it was as flaky as the top layers, then this dish would have been perfect. Overall, this was a great dessert to end the night. A LA CARTE 3 Dip Combo (5/5) This was absolutely fantastic. I normally hate yoghurt, but I really liked all the dips, most of which had yoghurt in them. I honestly can't pick a favourite. My brother loved the bread that it came with, though I wasn't as big of a fan. The dips were super flavourful, and were the perfect appetiser to start the meal. Vegetarian Sambosa (3/5) My mom really enjoyed this, but my brother and I didn't really like it. I thought the flavour tasted strange, but I couldn't tell which ingredient it was from. The dough itself was deep fried nicely though, and was not too oily. Kocha Soup (1.5/5) My mom and I didn't really like this, as we thought that it tasted too acidic. I tried to finish it anyway, because I hate wasting food, but unfortunately I left a little behind as I was feeling way too full. Dahl (5/5) This was fantastic. The dahl was flavourful, but not overwhelming. I really enjoyed eating this. Badenjan Borani (5/5) This was really tasty. The eggplant was soft and tender, but not mushy, and the sauce was flavourful as well. I also really enjoyed eating this dish. Overall, I would say that most of these dishes were pretty fantastic. I liked the ambience, and the food came out pretty quickly. I wish they had the spinach stew as a side option, but overall I have no complaints about this place. read more

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I had high hopes for this restaurant but the food was disappointing. It was extremely bland. It needed a lot of seasoning. Also be authentic and make traditional Afghan bread instead of having regular pita. The kabobs were bland and the rice had no taste. read more

Excellent food, pleasant service, cozy ambiance.

Intriguing Afghan ambiance--colorful and authentic. Service was great to start with a warm welcome, but faded to slow and bothered for our party of seven. We arrived with plenty of time for our improv show a couple of blocks away. Let the server know that we had to catch the show--"no problem..." Had to ask for everything throughout our meal, and our check at the end. No interest in helping us, at all. Food was average Mediterranean fare--kabobs, etc. Sauces were bland. Rice was cold. Disappointing. read more

My first time eating Afghan food & I was not disappointed at all. We went on the weekend to catch the belly-dancing that happens during dinner time. It was very cool and the performer did a wonderful job entertaining us, definitely an experience to check out for sure. I'm not sure what platters we ate as I did not order them, but every bite I ate was splendid. Some of the highlights for me was the lamb, specifically, which fell off the bone & was so tender, and the fried potato. The fried potato was unlike anything I've ever eaten! Seemingly so simple, yet so addicting. Although the food seemed very rich, they were prepared in a way in which I did not feel bloated or gross after, even though I ate a lot. This place was delicious & I cannot wait to come back. read more

Highly recommended, especially for meat lovers! Been here twice now, once for a volunteer appreciation event and another for a birthday. First time, sat on cushions in that cozy side room -- very unique experience, albeit not the most comfortable. Second time, got 2 of the 2-to-share platters for the 5 of us and still had a lamb rack leftover. So what more to ask for? Unique ambience, superb portions, tasty flavours (especially loved the hummus and potatoes chips), reliable reservations with no wait, public transport-accessible location (I took the 44), accommodating service, reasonable price (the shared platters came to just over $20 per person)... Afghan Horsemen's got it all! read more

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant - Platters come with starter dish! The hummus is fantastic. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia