Kabul Express

This is more of a Pakistani cuisine than afghani. Yes they serve some afghani dishes but the Pakistani dishes are better. The chicken Karahi was very good. Their serving size was good. Their serve ware was good. Their service and bathrooms were good.
Their wings are amazing! Must try them. I have had them now almost every time I have gone
The people are courteous and pleasant.
This is a nice little place in town.

I was finally able to satisfy my curiosity after months of walking by this place day in and day out. This is a very unassuming place that gets quite busy in the evenings and lunch time but most of the time you might just walk right by it without evening noticing it.
I went with their tandoori chicken combo that came with soup, rice, salad and of course a big piece of naan. The chicken was very tender and it had a very unique snap to it as you bite it. Something that I have never really experienced before with chicken. The meat was lightly flavoured and quite spicy but I was able to manage. The rice was very well made and quite delicious. The soup and salads are nothing to really rave about but they taste fresh. The naan was also unremarkable but it was alright nonetheless.
I have to admit it was quite pricey as my lunch came out to be around $ 15 but understandably so considering the amount of food I got for my money.
All in all, a worthy place to drop in for lunch or dinner if you’re craving for kababs. Not quite as flavourful as Bamiyan but still fresh and quite yummy.

Came here last week, the place was quite packed.
we ordered the tandoori chicken platter and the sultani kebob platter. Both came with rice, salad, naan and this lentil soup.
Both were flavourful and tender… very good.
I love the little red sauce they give you on the side (sooo good).
Prices were good too.
only con was that there weren’t enough tables to sit.
They should think about getting more tables for 2’s rather than 4’s because a lot people were either in pairs or couples and they were sitting at big tables for 4, so when other people came in they either had to share tables kinda awkwardly or wait until someone was finished.

Place worth a try. The food is decent but beware that the protein portion is smaller than expected… for dt pricing it is reasonable. We had a butter chicken combo and goat curry. The combo came with delicious rice and side salad and naan. The chicken was grilled prior to being cooked in the sauce which only added to the flavour (unfortunately we only got about 4 small pcs of chicken). The sauce was flavourful and creamy, needed a dash of salt for my taste… but it paired perfectly with the rice. As for the goat curry, it was a very small bowl and a small salad for the price $ 10+, it did not come with any carb and was ordered separately. It was good but I wouldn’t reorder knowing the portion for the price. Overall, the meal was acceptable. They seemed to be a popular choice, especially for late night as they are opened until 2am each day.

Came for lunch around 1:30pm hoping to beat the crowd. People were on their way out but there were dirty trays and left over food everywhere. After brining up other people’s tray after ordering, noticed people were getting their food after me and those who got food before me.
Waiting for 45 mins in a filthy restaurant is definitely a good reason NOT to come back. Thank goodness there’s a Burrito Boy’s just up the street!

Ordered a bunch of food from here for take out. Not sure why the other reviews are saying it is so good. Malai tikka kabobs were really chewy and had little flavor. Chapli Kabobs were very gamy tasting. Ras Malai tasted old. Service was friendly, but the food just wasn’t good.

I have visited this place twice and the food is average. There are other restaurants in Toronto where you can get more variety. The main thing that pissed me off was the guy at the counter. I have never experienced such a stupid and rude person. When I went up to the counter to ask for extra plates, this guy was so reluctant to hand me an extra plate. Anyways, when I went back to the table one of my friends told me that they also need an extra plate, so I went back to get one more. And then this guy says, ’ We have already given you two plates in which you got your food, how many more plates do you want?! ‘. I was completely shocked at this and felt like punching him in the face. How can you fight with your customers over plates? I know this may sound kinda silly but it’s absolutely pathetic! Moreover, I sometimes feel this guy only has a group of selected old regular customers to whom he pays attention to rather than focusing on giving good customer service to everybody present in the restaurant. This was my second and last trip to this restaurant ever. Horrible management!

I have been going here for 5+ years. I still love their quality but, ONLY FOR DINNER. The lunch staff is not as competent as the dinner staff. I still recommend this place to everyone for dinner as the chef’s are great people who have passion for quality food.

One of my regular go-​to places in the area. I have been frequenting this restaurant, mainly for take away, for the last three years and will likely do so as long as I live in the area.
I have not tried a wide variety of dishes, but the Tandoori Kebab Dinner and Sultana Kebab Dinner are two must haves! They also make a fantastic Biryani, but it it not available all day so try that out if you are looking for a satisfactory, filling lunch.
That about sums up this place… Great taste and quality, and at a very good price.

The quality has gone down, and the prices gone up. What is listed as 7 $ is actually 13.50, what is listed as 9 $ is 14 $. There are no more wraps, and the flavors have changed. I’m disappointed because this was the best, and it is no longer. It must be under different management, with different tastes, prices and menu. It’s unfortunate because this used to be amazing! Now I do not recommend it, you’re just as good to go anywhere else

Had the chicken tikka plate. Cooked and marinated to perfection! The place is clean and they cook the food in front of you. A plate comes with rice, soup, fresh clay oven naan. I also had a glass bottled Miranda after 25 years! I’m going back again.

Over priced for what you get. Utensils are dirty and the portions are little. This place was amazing and has gotten much worse, what a shame.

I live close to this place and it’s my go to for a kabob fix. My favourites are the chicken kafta or chicken malai, and the naan is good too!

Awesome food, fast service and always fresh… Try their spicy and flavorful chicken wings

Not gonna lie, I had Bamiyan the day before and I was still craving it. Thought I’d try kabul express and it totally hit the spot. Didn’t wanna drive all the way to Eglinton to get my afghani fix and this was honestly a worthy substitute. Very very satisfied. Rice is as addictive as Bamiyan’s for sure. It’s near the downtown core/​yonge-​dundas so it was pretty convenient. Definitely will be back when I get the feeling for it again!

After hearing alot of great recommendations about this place my boyfriend decided to try it out. first walking in a didnt know what to expect. there was quiet a few people in there which is a good sign. slightly unclean. possibly that just finished a small rush so maybe they had not cleaned up yet.
we ordered some beef kofta and chaplee beef, and butter chicken.
the beef kofta and chaplee was great no complaints. rice and naan was great. the butter chicken on the other hand, not so much. all i could taste was cream. the chicken in the butter chicken was great. it was the sauce that was over powering with cream.
i will try this place again. but maybe not the butter chicken.

I am a fan ! I love my rice and chicken, and South Asian food, therefore its only natural I will gravitate towards this small joint on Dundas. The specials are often what I opt for because a student’s budget is always tight! The specials are usually a stick of chicken or beef served on rice and accompanied by a salad. The rice is a buttery basmati rice coated with light spice, but very flavourful. The salad is usually tomatoes, lettuce and onions with yogurt dressing. The chicken is marinated is different spices and grilled. I posted a picture of the tandoori chicken. The lunch also comes with red salsa type sauce, and beware it is very very spicy and garlicy. I eat very spicy food and I find the sauce hot after two or three dips but it is so delicious that I just keep going. Good sweat after!

Food was ok. You guys should have everything on one menu. Not just kabobs on the menu and the nahari on the board.

Super authentic! Even the rice is great, I destroyed it, even though I usually skip rice. Beef and chicken were great and juicy. Was quality meat. Place is clean and spotless.

Kabul Express is a fast food restaurant serving Afghan and middle eastern inspired cuisine. I go many times per week and tend to gravitate towards the special of the day — seasoned rice, salad, and a meat item of some description (usually a kabob). Service isn’t McDonald’s fast, but I appreciate that food is cooked to order so it is always fresh. There is seating available but it isn’t exactly the best ambiance. I wish the portion size was a little bit bigger, but that’s about my only criticism. Bottom line is that you can get a good tasting meal for 5 or 6 bucks in 5 or 6 minutes.