Watandar Restaurant is a halal Afghan restaurant at 377 Lewisham High Street. The bright, welcoming dining room centres its menu on charcoal grilled meat, aromatic rice and traditional comfort food, while a tandoor produces fresh naan to accompany dishes designed for individual meals or generous family style sharing.
Starters include dal, hummus, chicken wings and borani bademjan made with aubergine, as well as cooling yoghurt dishes with cucumber or shallot. Shirazi, Greek and halloumi salads bring fresh accompaniments, while vegetarian choices such as ashak, okra stew, spinach, beans and borani kadoo provide plenty of substance beyond the grill.
The charcoal selection includes koobideh made with minced lamb and herbs, marinated chicken, boneless lamb tikka and seasoned lamb chops. Sultani combines diced fillet with minced lamb, while a mixed grill brings several skewers and chops together. Slow cooked ghormeh sabzi, okra with lamb, lamb karahi and do piyaza offer richly sauced alternatives.
Qabuli palow is a centrepiece of aromatic rice and lamb topped with carrots and sultanas. Mantoo pairs steamed meat filled dumplings with garlic yoghurt and sauce, while chapli kebab, chicken biryani and grilled fish broaden the selection. Handmade Afghan ice cream provides a distinctive finish after the spice, smoke and warmth of the main dishes.
Address: 377 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London SE13 6NZ, United Kingdom
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