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KARWAN AFGHAN RESTAURANT

2126/2128 Sandgate Rd, Boondall QLD 4034, Australia

Recommended by 71 people

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2126/2128 Sandgate Rd, Boondall QLD 4034, Australia

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+61 450 391 721
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About KARWAN AFGHAN RESTAURANT

Feast on hearty Afghan charcoal platters, spiced chicken mantu, and blistered flatbread in Boondall with zero corkage fees.

  • Shared Feast Platters: Communal banquets pair charred seekh kebabs and tender meats with basmati rice, sauces, and fresh bread.
  • Free BYO Dining: Bring your own wine or beer with zero corkage fees, with a bottle shop right next door.
  • Saffron Tea Service: Post-meal brewed herbal and saffron tea arrives with crystal rock candy stirrers to finish the table.
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Why Guests Choose Karwan Afghan Restaurant

Discover authentic Afghan recipes, generous sharing feasts, and zero-fee BYO dining in Boondall.

  • Authentic Afghan Culinary Traditions

    Guests savor authentic culinary dishes such as seasoned seekh kebabs served alongside fluffy basmati rice and traditional sauces.

    My Seekh kebab were tasty, juicy and served on fluffy basmati rice & a yoghurt sauce.

    dazromen

  • Soothing Saffron Tea Ritual

    Diners enjoy a traditional saffron herbal tea presentation served with authentic rock candy sugar sticks.

    That saffron tea really made our day. It comes with rock candy sugar sticks.

    Stephanie Gock

  • Generous Communal Sharing Feasts

    Groups can order large banquet platters combining grilled meats, seasoned rice, freshly baked naan, and complementary sides.

    The highlight of our visit was definitely the platter for 4 — an incredible feast that offered a perfect mix of grilled meats, flavorful rice, fresh naan, and vibrant sides.

    Adzzy Mohammad

  • Group Celebration Banquets

    Parties and gatherings easily feast together with generous multi-person meat and dumpling platters.

    The platter for 4 and mantu is a must go.

    Ali

  • Zero-Corkage BYO Dining

    Guests can pair their favourite wines with dinner without paying corkage fees.

    the ambience was relaxing, it's BYO (no fee), and the food was incredible.

    Brad

  • Convenient BYO Setup

    Diners enjoy convenient zero-charge BYO dining with a bottle shop located directly next door.

    BYO alcohol with no charge. There is bottle shop just beside.

    Jéssica Amaral

Signature Afghan specialties and feast platters loved by our guests

  • Mantu

    chicken mantu, which were fragrant and tasty, redolent with aromas of saffron, cumin, fenugreek & pepper, dressed with a tomato & daal sauce & yoghurt.

    dazromen

  • Kabuli Pallow

    The Kabuli Pallow was beautifully aromatic, with perfectly cooked rice topped with sweet carrots and raisins, paired with tender, flavorful meat that melted in my mouth.

    Imran Azizi

  • Platter for 4

    The highlight of our visit was definitely the platter for 4 — an incredible feast that offered a perfect mix of grilled meats, flavorful rice, fresh naan, and vibrant sides.

    Adzzy Mohammad

  • Seekh Kebab

    My Seekh kebab were tasty, juicy and served on fluffy basmati rice & a yoghurt sauce.

    dazromen

Other favorites

Complementary starters, sides, and traditional teas to complete your feast

  • Saffron Tea

    That saffron tea really made our day. It comes with rock candy sugar sticks.

    Stephanie Gock

  • Afghan Salad

    this time we shared a Karwan Platter for 2 and Afghan salad.

    May Vrazofski

  • Chicken Soup

    Chicken soup was SO SO good

    Uswa Ali

  • Bulani Kachalo

    Bulani Kachalo was delicious 🤤!

    Jéssica Amaral

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate your Afghan dining experience

  • Saffron Tea with Rock Candy Sticks

    Diners are treated to specialized saffron and herbal tea served alongside crystalline rock candy sugar sticks to stir and sweeten the cup.

  • Zero-Corkage BYO Hospitality

    Guests can bring their own wine and alcohol with zero corkage fees, supported by an adjacent bottle shop next door.

  • Complimentary Starter Chicken Soup

    Tables reaching qualifying order spends are surprised with a complimentary starter of warm, house-made chicken soup.

  • Intimate Acoustic Atmosphere

    Thoughtful, unobtrusive background music played at a gentle conversational volume pairs with cultural decor to maintain quiet table intimacy.

Before you head over

Practical advice to get the most out of your dining experience at Karwan Afghan Restaurant

  • Take Advantage of Free BYO

    Karwan welcomes BYO wine and outside alcohol with zero corkage charge, and there is a convenient bottle shop located right next door to pick up drinks beforehand.

  • Order Shared Platters for Groups

    Groups and pairs should consider the multi-person sharing platters, which come generously portioned with grilled meats, basmati rice, sauces, and fresh naan.

  • Finish with Saffron Tea and Rock Candy

    Round out your meal with traditional saffron or herbal tea served with crystal rock candy sugar sticks for a relaxing, mood-boosting finish.

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