Shinwari Restaurant Reviews Summary

Category: Afghan restaurant

Address: 358 Leeds Rd, Bradford, BD3 9QX, United Kingdom

Phone: +441274371083

Rating: 4.5
based on 157 reviews.

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

  • "Ordered the kabli pilau which came with a lamb shank that was literally falling off the bone - so soft and the flavour of the rice was divine!"
  • "The masala fish was some of the best I’ve ever had, ever. No fishy smell at all, just soft and flaky, great spices used and not greasy."
  • "Delicious Kabli Pilaw, the lamb shank just melted in your mouth."
  • "Everything we had was just awesome and full of tastes, this place would now be one of my favorite places for authentic pakhtoon food in UK."
  • "Food was so fresh and delicious. Didn't have this quality of food for a long time."
  • "Chapli kebab for my taste, not so spicy, very delish, and small, marinated lamb bites was gorgeous."
  • "Everything was delicious we ordered Chappli kebab, lamb chops, malai chicken boti 100/100."
  • "The food is excellent the service is good the food is very delicious freshly cooked."

Cons:

  • "Enjoyed the channa but felt like more desi flavour/spices were needed, felt a little bland only tasting the chickpeas."
  • "Tawa for 3 people cost £40 which was overpriced for the amount they gave."
  • "Starters were tasteless and cold."
  • "Food was nice i oder chicken curry but salads was old and not nice could be batter."
  • "Kawa (Tea) , Except that kawa the food was tasteless. Qabli pillao was average, Charsi Karahi not even touch the real Charsi karahi."
  • "Wouldn’t recommend!!! The qabuli barely had any carrots or raisins, portion of rice was really small."
  • "The Golden Fish grill is very nice no complaints, but the 1kg chicken karahi cnt believe it was not cooked chicken was white was not Pujjeya not bhuniya properly."
  • "The food here is exquisite. The service was very good and the workers are very approachable. Food was delicious. Service was amazing."

Service and Staff

Pros:

  • "The service is good, nice and friendly and easy to get their attention as they’re always alert for the customers."
  • "Kind staff, always there when needed."
  • "Visited this restaurant again as its a family favourite now, the service is second to none, great atmosphere and very reasonably priced."
  • "Probably the closest to authentic peshawari/afghani food in Bradford. Food came fresh and piping hot despite it being a busy restaurant."
  • "My wife doesn't eat lamb much or that is what I thought of her. One day we ended up in Shinwari and had namak karahi. she finished it all, even cleared the karahi pan with naan."
  • "Food was delicious, ordered namak mandhi lamb karahi, kabli pilau with lamb shank, and golden grilled fish! Absolutely loved the taste of it all! Owner was very friendly too!"
  • "The staff here don't know what they are doing. And are very unorganised. And then they messed up our order, and they took 1 hour whilst the restaurant was empty."
  • "Food was very nice and delicious. Excellent and fast Service. Great atmosphere for family.Price was very reasonable."

Cons:

  • "When we complained to the waiter, he didn’t apologise. He just said ‘it’s probably from when they were cutting the lettuce’."
  • "Got served pretty fast but seemed like a hassle to just get a price off them. Then after paying guy just seemed to toss the coin towards me."
  • "They didn’t even bothered to ask us about the food. Horrible experience."
  • "Service was very slow, we waited for over 35 minutes for our order. The guy served us the wrong breakfast."
  • "The waiter was cleaning his nose in front of us and then after us telling him to wash his hands and he didn't and he was over ignorant."
  • "Had a delightful dinner yesterday. Staffs were absolutely friendly and foods were also great. A perfect place to celebrate a special day."
  • "Very slow lazy service. Asked for pickle and the waiter replied, 'No!'"
  • "Clean and family environment. Chapli kebab were so good. Naans were soft and delicious. I would definitely recommend it to everyone. Go and enjoy the Pashtun food and hospitality."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "Got 3 drinks too and it came to £29.50."
  • "Visited this restaurant again as its a family favourite now, the service is second to none, great atmosphere and very reasonably priced."
  • "Excellent food and good service. The chapli kebabs and naan are tasty and fresh."
  • "You don’t order naan separately, nor does it show up in the bill. I thought this was quite good. They just come and top up your naan when it looks like you need some."
  • "The parata was also nice with choley with fried egg perfect breakfast. Price is very reasonable."
  • "First time best place in Bradford for desi food, a must try hidden gem pure quality, fresh ingredients you will not regret it family friendly 10 out of 10!"
  • "Food was very nice and delicious. Excellent and fast Service. Great atmosphere for family.Price was very reasonable."
  • "Good Quality And Tasty food Served. Seating area is nice. They prepare fresh food while you got to wait. Prices are very reasonable compare to All other restaurants in Bradford."

Cons:

  • "Tawa for 3 people cost £40 which was overpriced for the amount they gave."
  • "we paid 40 quid for that tawa thing it looked good. I liked the presentation, but everything else was really disappointing."
  • "Food was nice i oder chicken curry but salads was old and not nice could be batter because price charge they should at least."
  • "2 naan, 1 karahi and kabuli pulao cost me £40 which is VERY EXPENSIVE for the quality and quantity of food delivered."
  • "Ordered namak mandi but it was full of bones…paid 60 pound for the karhai…it didn’t look fresh…"
  • "Spent £60 for our lunch with ma mates today we asked to make or food spicy. Ordered kebabs but they were cold from inside, salad was old too."
  • "Wouldn’t recommend!!! The qabuli barely had any carrots or raisins, portion of rice was really small.. the lamb tikka was so dry, chewy and tough."
  • "When the Qabli Pollow was presented it was awful, the worker even admitted the pollow was not made by a proper chief, he should have said this before we ordered it."

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