
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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