Page 95 - MASALA Magazine Vol.15 Issue 4 | April - May 2024

AFGHAN
Café Kabul

To understand Afghan cuisine, you must first realise its geographical
location. At the crossroads of Asia, Afghanistan has a unique
connection with its neighbours and their ingredients, spices, and
cooking techniques; the country is truly multicultural. It has
influences from Iran, Pakistan, and other Central Asian nations.
One of its fine examples is the kabuli pulao, Afghanistan’s most
celebrated dish, flavourful and cooked with tender pieces of either
chicken or lamb, caramelised carrots, and a mix of aromatic spices.
With the complexity of local dishes, blended with spices like cumin,
cardamom, coriander, and saffron, it takes a skilful cook to create
a beautiful symphony of flavours.

Café Kabul, from smaller bites to the heftier dishes, has all the more
familiar Afghan staples with the support of Indian and Lebanese
items on the menu. Its offerings are generous with both Afghan
and Indian kebabs and curries. While this restaurant has plenty of
mouth-watering meat dishes, it also boasts a healthy amount of veg
options, such as the Burani bangen, Alu zera, and an assortment
of delicious sabzi. And to wash things down, there is always a fresh
and cool glass of lassi or doogh – an Afghan drink made of yoghurt,
water and mint; ideal for the hotter days in summer.

With a casual, family-friendly vibe, Café Kabul is easy on the
wallet and is located in Prasoet Islam Alley, Nonthaburi. Open
daily from 11.30am to 9pm.
Facebook: @cafekabul

Picture of dish not taken from restaurant.
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