
Fine Afghani Cuisine
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
Salads
Greek Salad
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot, feta cheese, red cabbage lemon juice & olive oil
£6.95
Fattoush Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, mint, onion, radish, sumac & toasted Lebanese bread with lemon & olive oil dressing
£6.95
Tabbouleh Salad
Chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, cracked wheat lemon juice & olive oil
£6.95
Afghan Salad
Salata Vine tomatoes, red onion, lemon & fresh mint
£6.95
Spicy Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, onion, chopped green chilli & fine Lebanese spices with lemon & olive oil dressing
£6.95
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
£6.95
Chicken Soup
Variety of vegetables cooked in chicken broth. Served with special sauce
£6.95
Wraps
Kafte Wrap
Charcoal grilled skewers of seasoned minced lamb with onion & parsley
£7.95
Shish Taouk Wrap
Charcoal grilled skewers of marinated chicken cubes, served with or without garlic sauce
£11.45
Chicken Liver Wrap
Marinated chicken livers sauteed with lemon & butter
£8.95
Falafel Wrap
Deep fried bean & fine herb croquettes served with tahini sauce
£7.95
Halloumi Cheese Wrap
Grilled or fried halloumi cheese
£8.95
Main Course
Lamb Chops
2 skewers of tender lamb chops 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
Rice & Grill Kebabs
Qabili Palow
Traditional Afghan rice with tender lamb shank, topped with carrots and raisins served with salad
£16.95
Lamb Kobeda
2 Skewers of lamb. Grilled on charcoal. Served with challow rice & salad
£11.95
Chicken Kobeda
2 Skewers of chicken mince. Grilled on charcoal. Served with challow rice & 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
Chicken Biryani
Tender pieces of Chicken cooked in a special sauce steamed with traditional rice & exotic spices served with salad
£13.95
Tarkari Palow
Mixed vegetable pilau, served with salad
£11.95
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
£39.95
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
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
Karahis
Lamb Karahi
Lamb cooked with fresh tomato, herbs, chilli & garlic served with salad & naan
£25.95
Chicken Karahi
Chicken cooked with fresh tomato, herbs, chilli & garlic served with salad & naan
£19.95
Curries
Lamb Curry
Tender lamb cooked in special gravy , herbs & chillies served with salad & rice
£15.95
Chicken Curry
Tender Chicken cooked in special gravy , herbs & chillies served with salad & rice
£14.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken grilled on charcoal then cooked in special gravy served with salad & rice
£14.95
Sabzi Chicken
Spinach cooked with chicken served with salad & rice
£14.95
Sabzi Lamb
Spinach cooked with lamb served with salad & rice
£15.95
Kofta Korma
Meatballs cooked in homemade sauce served with salad & rice
£13.95
Veg Curries
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
Sabzi
£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
Homemade Chips
Thickly cut, fried potato chips
£5.50
Peri Homemade Chips
£5.50
Masala Chips
Thick cut homemade chips with spicy masala seasoning
£6.00
Challow Rice
Steamed rice
£3.50
Qabili Rice
Aromatic afghan palau rice
£3.50
Seafood Dishes
Sea Bass (BBQ)
Charcoal grilled whole sea bass served with home made chips & salad
£14.95
Salmon Fillet
Grilled salmon served with home made chips & salad
£14.95
King Prawn (Spicy Curry)
King prawns cooked in special gravy served with salad & rice
£15.95
Garlic Prawn
Prawns sautéed with garlic and herbs served with salad & rice
£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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