Karwan

About Us

Welcome to Karwan Restaurant

Karwan Restaurant began its journey in Southall in 2016, with a mission to bring authentic Afghan cuisine to the heart of London. Founded by a team with a deep passion for Afghan flavours, Karwan quickly gained a loyal following for its commitment to quality, hospitality, and tradition. Nestled away from the bustling Broadway, the Southall branch offers a calm, inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy traditional dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and crafted with care. Featuring a spacious dining area, complete with carpeted seating and a live kitchen, Karwan Southall is a comfortable and welcoming place for families and friends alike. Regularly voted as one of the best restaurants in the area, it remains a local favourite for its warm ambience and exceptional food.

Building on the success of Southall, Karwan has expanded its reach across the UK, opening branches in Luton, Stoke on Trent, and Birmingham. Each location brings the essence of Afghan hospitality and rich culinary heritage to a new community, while maintaining the authenticity and quality Karwan is known for. Today, Karwan stands as a beloved destination for those seeking an authentic Afghan dining experience, blending traditional dishes with a modern dining atmosphere. The dedicated team behind Karwan looks forward to welcoming guests at each branch, continuing to share the flavours and traditions of Afghan cuisine.

Our Journey

Karwan began in 2016 in Southall, London, founded by Dost Mohammad with a vision to share the authentic tastes of Afghan cuisine. Starting from humble beginnings, Dost Mohammad’s passion and dedication to bringing Afghan flavours to a wider audience laid the foundation for Karwan’s growth. Each branch we’ve opened has carried forward this mission, introducing the best of Afghan cuisine and hospitality to new communities. Karwan has since earned a reputation as a go-to destination for Afghan dining across the UK.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create an inclusive, welcoming space where guests can enjoy Afghan cuisine as it’s meant to be experienced – freshly cooked, authentically spiced, and served with a commitment to excellence. At Karwan, we take pride in our hospitality, ensuring every guest feels valued and at home. Every dish is a celebration of Afghan heritage, thoughtfully prepared with high-quality ingredients and a respect for traditional techniques.

The Karwan Experience

Dining at Karwan is designed to be both memorable and comfortable. Each of our branches offers a blend of traditional and modern elements, including spacious seating areas, cosy carpeted sections, and our signature live kitchen, where guests can watch our skilled chefs at work. Our locations are ideal for everything from family meals to special occasions, providing a space to unwind and enjoy quality time with loved ones. We take pride in making every guest feel welcome and well cared for, embodying Afghan hospitality at its finest.

Menu

Our Menu

Our menu takes you on a journey through Afghanistan’s culinary heritage, featuring crowd favourites like Chopan Kebabs, Qabuli Palaw, and the popular Family Grill. Each dish is crafted with authentic spices and recipes that have been passed down for generations. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime guest, our menu offers a fresh and flavourful experience for everyone to enjoy.

Why Choose Karwan?

With a dedication to authenticity, quality, and hospitality, Karwan has become a trusted name in Afghan cuisine across multiple cities. Each of our branches provides comfortable seating options, including private areas for gatherings, and convenient parking nearby. Our staff is committed to delivering a memorable dining experience, ensuring that every guest experiences the true essence of Afghan warmth and hospitality.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our Karwan locations, where tradition, taste, and hospitality come together to create an unforgettable experience for everyone. Thank you for being part of the Karwan journey!

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Bottled Water

1.5 ltr £2.50 500 ml £1.50

Description:

Pure and refreshing bottled water to keep you hydrated anytime.

Spinach (Veg)

£9.95

Description:

Fresh spianch cooked with leeks and herbs.

Karwan Special Daal

£8.95

Description:

Chana daal cooked with spicy sauce.

Karahi Paneer

£11.95

Description:

Square cottage chees cookedin gravy sauce

Paneer Tikka Masala

£12.95

Description:

Cottage chees cooked in creamy sauce & herbs.

Paneer Tikka

£10.95

Description:

Cottage chees cooked with capsicum & herbs.

Chilli Paneer

£10.95

Description:

Cottage chees cooked with sauce and spiced herbs and special sauce .

Mater Paneer

£12.95

Description:

Cottage chees cooked green peas.

Okra

£9.95

Description:

Okra cooked in onion, tomato sauce & herbs.

Allo Palak

£10.95

Description:

Spinach cooked with potatoes stir fried.

Red Kidney Beans (Lobia Or Rajma)

£8.95

Description:

Beans cooked in a spicy sauce .

Badenjan Buranee

£9.95

Description:

Fried aubergine in tomato sauce topped with yogurt, dried mint and herbs.

Ashak(Veg)

£11.95

Description:

Steamed dumplings silled with leeks, spices and topped with dried mint and yogurt.

Chilli Chicken

£12.95

Description:

Indo chinese spicy gravy dish in fried chicken.

Chicken Biryani

£11.95

Description:

Boneless chicken cubes cooked in fried onion, special biryani masala mixed.

Lamb Biryani

£13.95

Description:

Lamb with bone cooked in fried onion, special biryani masala mixed with afghan rice.

King Prawn Biryani

£15.95

Description:

Prawn cooked in herbs fried onion, special biryani masala mixed with afghan rice.

Chopan Kebabs

£15.95

Description:

Boneless cubed lamb grilled over charcoal, served with a small naan.

Lamb Ribs

£15.95

Description:

Lamb ribs grilled over charcoal, served with a small naan.

Lamb Kofta

£12.95

Description:

Marinated lamb mince grilled over charcoal served with small naan

Lamb Chops

£19.95

Description:

Marinated lamb chops grilled over charoal served with small naan.

Grilled Chicken

HALF £9.95 - FULL £14.95

Description:

Marinated chicken grilled over charcoal served with small naan.

Chicken Shish

£12.95

Description:

Marinated charcoal grilled cubes of chicken breast served with small naan.

Chicken Kofta With Rice

£13.95

Description:

Deliciously spiced Chicken Kofta served with fluffy rice for a comforting, flavorful meal.

Achari Chicken

£12.95

Description:

Chicken cooked in special achari masala gravy.

Achari Lamb

£13.95

Description:

Lamb cooked in special achari masala gravy.

Grilled Chicken Wings

£12.95

Description:

Marinated chicken wings grilled over charcoal served with small naan.

Lamb Korma

£14.95

Description:

Braised lamb cooked with gravy sauce & herbs.

Humous

£5.95

Description:

Pureed chickpeas with sesame paste and lemon juice,
topped with olive oil.

Papadi Chaat

£6.95

Description:

Crispy Papadi with yogurt, chopped onions, chickpeas,
red chillies and herbs.

Calamari

£6.95

Description:

Coated squid rings (5Pcs), served with silky tartar sauce.

Flafal with Humous

£6.95

Description:

A golden falafel (4Pcs) paird with silky humous, finished with
a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh herbs .

Halloumi Cheese

£6.95

Description:

Slices of Cypriot halloumi cheese (5Pcs), charcoal-grilled for a
smoky finish and a savoury bite.

Masala Fish

£9.95 (With Chips) £11.95

Description:

Whole boneless basa fillets fried or grilled over charcoal.

Mix Hot Starter

£14.95

Description:

A curated mix of classic hot starter.

Seabass

£14.95

Description:

Whole Seabass on the bone, grilled or fried over charcoal.

Kabuli Pulao

£16.95

Description:

Afghan rice slow cooked with lamb shank, mixed
herbs, topped with raisons- carrots served with
salad.

Dupaiza Lamb

£14.95

Description:

Freshly cooked lamb with onions and herbs

Chicken Korma

£12.95

Description:

Braised chicken cooked with gravy sauce & herbs.

Butter Chicken

£12.95

Description:

Indian chicken dish in a mild sweet creamy curry
mixed with ground almonds

lamb Mantu

£13.95

Description:

Minced lamb dumplings with yogurt
topped with meat sauce and lentils.

Chicken Mantu

£12.95

Description:

Minced chicken dumplings with yogurt
topped with meat sauce and lentils

Chapli Kebab

£14.95

Description:

2 pcs of fried ground lamb marinated in grated
spices with tandoori naan.

½ Grilled Chicken With Rice

£11.95

Description:

Marianated chicken cooked over charcoal served
with rice.

Grilled Chicken With Rice

£19.95

Maghaz

£14.95

Description:

Lamb brain cooked in spices.

Prawn Karahi

£17.95

Description:

Freshly cooked King Prawns with fresh tomatoes,
green chillies and special Karwan spices & herbs.

Bhuna Lamb

£14.95

Description:

Lamb cooked in a tomato based sauce.

Lamb Keema

£11.95

Description:

Minced lamb stir fried in gravy.

Lamb Nihari

£14.95

Description:

Lamb shunk cooked in traditional spicy curry.

Chicken Tikka Masala

£12.95

Description:

Indian chicken dish in a medium creamy curry
mixed with ground almonds and kasoori methi.

Mix Shish

£14.95

Description:

Marinated charcoal grilled cubes of lamb and chicken breast served with small naan.

Chicken Kofta

£12.95

Description:

Marinated chicken mince grilled over charcoal served with small naan

Fresh Apple Juice

£5.95

Description:

Crisp and refreshing fresh apple juice, packed with pure, natural sweetness.

Kinder Bueno Chocolate

£5.95

Description:

Thick shake mix blended with Kinder Bueno Chocolate.

Milk Cake

£4.95

Description:

Light sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream and rich caramel.

Kheer

£4.95

Description:

Rice Pudding, made with milk and rice.

SheerYakh

£5.00

Description:

Traditional handmade afghan ice cream topped with handmade cream, almonds and pistachios

Jala

£5.00

Description:

Shaved ice, topped with sugar syrup, falooda noodles and sheeryakh.

Ice Cream

One Scoop £3.00 Two Scoops £5.00

Description:

Creamy, refreshing ice cream the perfect sweet treat to finish your meal.

Strawberry

£5.95

Description:

Fresh Strawberries blended with milk & ice cream.

Banana

£5.95

Description:

Fresh banana blended with milk.

Mango

£5.95

Description:

Fresh mangoes blended with milk.

Oreo

£5.95

Description:

Thick shake mix blended with Oreo.

Kinder Bueno White

£5.95

Description:

Thick shake mix blended with Kinder Bueno White.

Snickers

£5.95

Description:

Thick shake mix blended with Snickers.

Garlic Naan

£3.95

Description:

Naan stuffed with fresh garlic, coriander.

Bounty

£5.95

Description:

Thick shake mix blended with Bounty bar.

Biscoff

£5.95

Description:

Thick shake mix blended with biscoff bicuits.

Tea

£3.00

Description:

A warm cup of aromatic tea to soothe and refresh any time of day.

Soft Drinks

£1.95

Description:

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7up, Fanta, Sparkling Water.

Doodh

Glass £4.45 JUG £9.95

Description:

Traditional salty yogurt drink.

Sweet / Mango Lassi

Glass £4.95 JUG £11.95

Description:

Traditional yogurt drink or yogurt mango drink.

Mango Juice

£3.45

Description:

Refreshing and sweet mango juice bursting with tropical flavor in every sip.

Cranberry Juice

£3.45

Description:

Tangy and revitalizing cranberry juice, perfect for a refreshing burst of flavor.

Fresh Pomegranate Juice

£6.95

Description:

Freshly squeezed pomegranate juice, rich in flavor and packed with natural goodness.

Fresh Orange Juice

£5.95

Description:

Freshly squeezed orange juice, bursting with citrusy sweetness and vibrant flavor.

Fresh Carrot Juice

£5.95

Description:

Freshly pressed carrot juice, naturally sweet and full of nourishing goodness.

Baklawa (5PCS)

£4.95

Description:

(Almonds / Pistachio / Walnut / Chocolate / Mix) Layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts & sweetened with syrup.

Keema Naan

£5.95

Description:

Naan stuffed with spiced mince of lamb.

Mix Kofta

£12.95

Description:

Marinated lamb and chicken mince grilled over charcoal served with small naan.

Full Chicken Karahi

LARGE £28.95

Description:

Freshly cooked chicken with fresh tomatoes, green chillies and special Karwan spices & herbs.

Chicken Steak With Chips

£13.95

Description:

Chicken steak grilled over charcoal served with small chips caesar sause.

Lamb Kofta With Rice

£15.95

Description:

Juicy and aromatic Lamb Kofta served with steamed rice for a true taste of tradition.

Chopan With Rice

£16.95

Description:

Tender, marinated lamb Chopan grilled to perfection and served with fragrant rice for an authentic Afghan feast.

Chicken Shish With Rice

£14.95

Description:

Succulent Chicken Shish skewers grilled to perfection and served with aromatic rice for a delicious Afghan classic.

Chicken Wings With Rice

£13.95

Description:

Crispy, flavorful Chicken Wings served with seasoned rice for a satisfying and hearty meal.

Karwan Gazaki Grill

£280.00

Description:

Serves upto ten people, (6 skw) lamb chopan, (4skw) chicken shish, (2skw) lamb ribs, (3 skw) chicken wings,(2 skw) lamb chops, (3 skw) lamb kofta, (3 skw) chicken kofta, (1skw) chopped chicken shish, (1skw) chopped lamb shish served with two afghan naans, kabuli pulao rice and mix hot starter.

Chef Special

£21.95

Description:

Serves for one, (1skw) lamb Chopan, (1skw) chicken Shish & (1skw) Lamb Kofta with Tandoori Naan.

Mix Grill

£29.95

Description:

Serves upto two people,(2 skw) lamb chopan,(1skw) lamb kofta, (1 skw) chicken shish, (1 skw) chicken kofta, served with naan or sizzling pan.

Family Mix Grill

£44.95

Description:

Serves upto four people, (4PCs) lamb ribs, (2skw) lamb chopan, (1skw) lamb kofta, (1 skw) chicken shish, (1 skw) chicken kofta, (1skw) chicken wings served with Afghan rice, Afghan naan.

Karwan Grand Grill

£64.95

Description:

Serves upto five people, (3 skw) lamb chopan, (2 skw) lamb kofta, (2 skw) chicken shish, (2 skw) chicken kofta, (1 skw) chicken wings, (1skw) lamb ribs served with Afghan rice, Afghan naan.

Namak Mandi Karahi

MEDIUM £29.95 LARGE £39.95

Description:

Freshly cooked lamb with fresh tomatoes, green chillies and special Karwan spices & herbs.

Afghani Garlic Naan

£4.45

Description:

Afghan Naan stuffed with fresh garlic, coriander.

Chicken Nuggets

£6.95

Description:

Crispy golden chicken nuggets (6pcs), served with dipping sauce.

Fried Chicken Fillet Burgers

£6.95

Description:

Juicy fried chicken fillet, layered with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and house sauce in a toasted bun.

Chicken Shish With Chips (1skw)

£7.95

Description:

Grilled marinated chicken cubes, served with golden fries and a side of house sauce.

Chicken Wings With Chips

£7.95

Description:

Grilled chicken wings (4pcs), perfectly seasoned and served with golden chips and a dipping sauce.

Rice

Half£4.95 Large £6.95

Description:

Kabuli Pulao Rice Only

Chips

£3.45

Description:

Chips Fried & Sprinkled With Mixed Herbs

Salad

£3.45

Description:

Mixed Salad Sprinkled With Sumac & Drizzled With Lemon Juice

Afghan Mixed Chopped Salad

£6.95

Description:

Mixed chopped salad mixed with herbs and chopped green chilli

Tandoori Naan

£1.00

Description:

Naan bread freshly baked in clay oven

Afghan Naan

£2.00

Description:

2 feet long afghan naan bread baked in clay oven

Cheese Naan

£4.95

Description:

Naan stuffed with cheese.