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Balkh 

Afghani Cuisine

Authentic Afghan Flavours.

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Balkh Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a selection of traditional Afghan dishes, crafted from high-quality, fresh ingredients in a welcoming environment.

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Menu


Cold starters



Mixed Olives

A selection of green and kalamata olives marinated with herbs and pickles

£4.95


Hommos

Smooth chickpea purée blended with tahini, lemon juice & olive oil, served with freshly baked naan

£6.95


Hommos Beiruty

Classic hommos with fresh chilli, chilli flakes and parsley, served with freshly baked naan

£6.95


Moutabal Baba Ghanouj

Smoky aubergine purée with tahini, lemon and olive oil, served with freshly baked naan

£6.95


Sheraz

Creamy yoghurt blended with cucumber, herbs and a hint of garlic

£6.95


Mixed Cold Mezze

Hommos, Sheraz & Moutabal served with naan.

£9.95




Hot starters



Naan

Freshly baked tandoori naan with nigella seeds (black seeds), soft and lightly charred

£1.50


Garlic Coriander Naan

Freshly baked tandoori naan with nigella seeds (black seeds), topped with garlic and fresh coriander

£2.50


Bourani Afghani

Slow cooked aubergine with tomato and herbs, topped with special afghan yoghurt

£8.95


Spicy Potatoes

Crispy potatoes tossed with herbs, green chilli and coriander

£7.95


Halloumi Meshwi

Grilled halloumi cheese with a rich, slightly smoky flavour

£6.95


Chicken Liver

Marinated chicken liver sautéed with lemon, garlic and fried vegetables

£9.95


Prawns

King prawns sautéed with herbs, spices and vegetables

£9.95


Mixed Warm Mezze

Falafel and Home Made Chips served with special sauce

£9.95




Soups



Lentil soup

Finely selected lentils cooked in cumin & olive oil served with toasted Lebanese bread

£6.95


Chicken Soup

Variety of vegetables cooked in chicken broth. Served with special sauce

£6.95




Salads



Greek Salad

Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot, feta cheese, red cabbage lemon juice & olive oil

£6.95


Afghan Salad

Salata Vine tomatoes, red onion, lemon & fresh mint

£6.95


Fattoush Salad

Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mint, onion, radish, sumac & toasted Lebanese bread with lemon & olive oil dressing

£6.95


Spicy Salad

Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, onion, chopped green chilli & fine Lebanese spices with lemon & olive oil dressing

£6.95


Tabbouleh Salad

Chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat lemon juice & olive oil

£6.95




Wraps



Kafte Wrap

Charcoal grilled skewers of seasoned minced lamb with onion & parsley

£7.95


Chicken Liver Wrap

Marinated chicken livers sauteed with lemon & butter

£8.95


Shish Taouk Wrap

Charcoal grilled skewers of marinated chicken cubes, served with or without garlic sauce

£11.45


Falafel Wrap

Deep fried bean & fine herb croquettes served with tahini sauce

£7.95




Wraps



Halloumi Cheese Wrap

Grilled or fried halloumi cheese

£8.95




Main course



Lamb Chops

2 skewers of tender lamb chops (4pcs) & lamb tikka specially marinated, charcoal grilled. Served

£19.95


Bara

2 Skewers of Boneless lamb fillet marinated and charcoal grilled. Served with salad & chips

£16.95


Chicken Shish

1 Skewer Marinated chicken cubes charcoal grilled. Served with salad & chips

£12.95


Chicken Wings

1 Skewer Charcoal grilled wings served with salad & chips

£12.95


Chapli Kebab

Beef minced mixed with onion & spices. Served with salad & naan.

£13.95


Farrouj Meshwi

Charcoal grilled (whole) baby chicken served with salad, chips & Qabili rice

£16.95


Mixed Shish

Lamb bara and chicken shish charcoal grilled. Served with salad and chips

£19.95




House speciality



Balkh Chefs Special (Serves 2)

1 Skewer Lamb Kobeda, 1 Skewer Chicken Shish, 1 Skewer Chicken Wings, 1 Skewer Bara, 1 Skewer Lamb Chops. Served with Qabili rice & salad

£69.95


Balkh Special 1 (Serves 3)

1 Skewer of Chicken Wings, 1 Skewer of Chicken Shish, 1 Skewer of Bara, 2 Skewers of Kobeda. Served with Qabili Palow & salad

£55.95




House Speciality



Balkh Special 2 (Serves 4)

1 Skewer of Chicken Wings, 1 Skewer of Chicken Shish, 1 Skewer of Bara, 2 Skewers of Kobeda, 3 pcs Beef Chapli Kebab. Served with Qabili Palow & salad

£65.95


Balkh Special 3 (Serves 4)

1 Skewer of Chicken Wings, 1 Skewer of Chicken Shish, 1 Skewer of Bara, 2 Skewers of Kobeda, 4 pcs Lamb Chops. Served with Qabili Palow & salad Served with Qabuli pilau and salad..

£69.95


Mixed Starters

Selection of 3 Cold Starters and 3 Warm Starters Hommos, Sheraz, Moutabbal Bourani, Spicy Potatoes, & Falafel + 1 Naan

£24.95




Rice & grill kebabs



Qabili Palow

Traditional Afghan rice with tender lamb shank, topped with carrots and raisins served with salad

£16.95


Challow Kebab Kobeda (Lamb)

2 Skewers of lamb. Grilled on charcoal. Served with challow rice & salad

£11.95


Chicken Biryani

Tender pieces of Chicken cooked in a special sauce steamed with traditional rice & exotic spices served with salad

£13.95


Challow Kebab Kobeda (Chicken)

2 Skewers of chicken mince. Grilled on charcoal. Served with challow rice & salad

£11.95


Tarkari Palow

Mixed vegetable pilau, served with salad

£11.95


Lamb Biryani

Tender pieces of Lamb cooked in a special sauce steamed with traditional rice & exotic spices served with salad

£13.95




Karahis & others



Lamb Karahi

Lamb meat cooked in tomato sauce, herbs & chillies. Served with salad & rice

£19.95


Chicken Karahi

Chicken cooked with fresh tomato, herbs, chilli & garlic served with salad & naan

£14.95


Lamb Curry

Lamb meat cooked in tomato sauce, herbs & chillies. Served with salad & naan

£15.95


Chicken Curry

Chicken meat cooked in tomato sauce, herbs & chilies. Served with salad & rice

£14.95


Chicken Tikka Masala

Boneless chicken grilled on charcoal then cooked in special sauce. Served with salad and rice

£14.95


Sabzi Chicken

Spinach cooked with chicken, served with salad

£14.95


Sabzi Lamb

Spinach cooked with lamb meat served with salad

£15.95


Kofta Korma

Meatball curry served with salad

£13.95


Sabzi Paneer

Spinach cooked with homemade cheese, served with salad & challow rice

£12.95


Mixed Vegetable Curry

Spinach with okra & aubergine, served with rice or naan

£12.95


Bamia / Okra

Okra Served with rice or naan

£9.95


Daal

£9.95


Red Kidney Beans Curry

Kidney beans cooked with our special sauce & green chilli

£9.95




Side dishes



Mantoo

Steamed pasta filled with mince, onion & herbs, served with special sauce 1 Portion = 10 pieces

£10.95


Aashak

Steamed pasta filled with leeks & herbs, served with its own special sauce yoghurt, garlic & tomato sauce

£10.95


Challow Rice

White Rice

£5.49


Kalaj

Baked Lebanese pastry topped with halloumi cheese

£7.45


Arayes

Baked Lebanese pastry filled with seasoned minced lamb

£7.45


Homemade Chips

Thickly cut, fried potato chips

£5.50




Seafood dishes



Sea Bass

1 Whole marinated sea bass fish. Grilled on charcoal. Served with naan & salad

£14.95


Salmon Fillet

Served with a special sauce, challow rice salad or naan

£14.95


King Prawn

Marinated king prawn curry, cooked in our special sauce. Served with naan or rice

£15.95


Garlic Prawn

Marinated king prawn, fried with garlic & herbs

£15.95




Drinks



Soft Drinks

Coke

£1.80


Diet Coke

£1.80


Fanta

£1.80


7up

£1.80


Fresh Juice Glass

Apple

£3.50


Orange

£3.50


Carrot

£3.50


Mixed Juice

£3.50


Dough (Ayran) Glass

£3.5


Mango Lassi Glass

£3.95


Water

Sparkling

£1.95


Still

£1.95


Water

£3.50




Desserts



Sheeryakh

The most popular dessert of Afghanistan SheerYakh. Boiled/Condensed Milk, sugar and Cardoman mixed to together, then topped off with with crumbled pistachios and almonds with a drizzle of Creamy milk.

£6


Baklava

Sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo dough, filled with nuts and chopped pistachio, sweetened with syrup

£4.95


Featured by Muslim Vibe

Balkh Restaurant, located in London, was recently featured on the Muslim Vibe YouTube channel for its outstanding food and exceptional taste. The video highlighted the unique and delicious flavors of the restaurant's traditional Afghan cuisine, which is made using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients.

The video showcased the restaurant's warm and inviting atmosphere, with comfortable seating and elegant decor. The friendly staff and excellent service were also highlighted, with the team noting how the restaurant truly goes above and beyond to make their customers feel welcome and satisfied.

Overall, Balkh Restaurant was featured on the Muslim Vibe YouTube channel as a must-visit dining destination in London, known for its exceptional food and outstanding service. If you're looking for a delicious and authentic taste of Afghan cuisine, Balkh Restaurant is definitely worth checking out.

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Balkh Restaurant Kenton London, 89-91 Kenton Road, Harrow HA3 0AN, UK

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri

12:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday

12:30 PM – 11:00 PM

​Sunday

12:30 PM – 11:00 PM

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