L'Afghan Grillade specializes in authentic charcoal-grilled meats prepared with traditional Afghan spices and aromatic marinades. The menu centers on tender kebabs, hearty rice dishes, and freshly baked flatbreads served straight from the tandoor oven. Guests experience a focused selection of Middle Eastern staples, featuring vibrant vegetable side dishes and savory yogurt-based sauces. The kitchen emphasizes high-quality cuts of lamb and chicken, cooked over open flames to achieve a distinctively smoky flavor profile. The interior provides a straightforward, functional space designed for casual dining where the focus remains entirely on the depth of the grilled preparations. Each plate reflects a commitment to classic culinary techniques, prioritizing bold spice blends and textures that define regional Afghan cooking styles. This establishment delivers consistent portions and recognizable flavors for patrons seeking specialized, grill-focused cuisine in a minimalist setting.
Overall, L'Afghan Grillade receives praise for flavorful food, generous portions and affordable prices, with dishes like lamb, kebabs and rice frequently highlighted as favorites and a warm, family friendly atmosphere. The service is described as attentive and courteous, contributing to a welcoming dining experience, though some reviews note occasional delivery delays or gaps in service that could be improved. The venue is seen as a reliable option for quick, satisfying meals, for large families and for catering, and Ramadan buffets and dinner offerings receive strong recommendations, while decor and vibe are often cited as appealing.
The place has a nice layout, clean tables & a cool authentic vibe, though it was pretty quiet when we walked in only about two other tables were taken. The cashier was super nice & suggested the massive grill platter ( chicken shish, kebabs) for three, which comes loaded with both fries & rice, the meat taste was not something special, it is average, we didn't feel the spices & It took about 20 minutes to get the food, but the overall service was really welcoming! But overall is positive experience in general.
I recently visited this Afghan restaurant & unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The food quality was poor & did not meet expectations. The chicken & meat did not taste good, & the portion of meat was very small & mixed in a way that made it hard to enjoy. Instead of a natural meat flavor, it was mostly overwhelmed with spices.
The rice was also below average, which was surprising for an Afghan restaurant. The only item that was somewhat edible was the fries.
The service was also lacking. The table was not cleaned before we sat down, & no one came to clean or check on us after we started eating. This made the experience feel uncomfortable & unprofessional.
Another strange point was that payment was required before eating, which felt unusual.
On top of all that, the price was very high - around $70 for a mixed meat dish - which definitely did not match the quality or portion size.
Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant.
May 10, 2026
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We had an event recently & decided to get catering from Afghan, & it turned out to be a great choice. They were extremely helpful when organizing the food & gave us a really good deal for the catering, which we genuinely appreciated. For an event where you need to feed a lot of people, finding a place that is both reasonable & reliable makes a big difference, & they delivered on that.
But the real highlight was the food itself. Everything we received was absolutely delicious. The rice was excellent, perfectly cooked & very flavorful. The potatoes were also amazing & honestly one of the things that stood out the most. The grilled chicken was great as well, very tasty & cooked really well. On top of that, the beef ragout was incredible. It had a rich flavor & was genuinely one of those dishes you keep going back for.
Overall, the entire meal was just really good. Every dish we tried was enjoyable, & people at the event kept mentioning how good the food was. It's always nice when catering not only works logistically but also actually impresses people.
Honestly, after this experience, I would definitely come back again. The food was excellent, they were great to deal with for the event, & we were very happy with everything we got. If you're thinking about catering an event or just want really good food, Afghan is definitely worth trying.
I usually go there to buy the 8$ Burger + fries (beef or chicken) combo & honestly the beef one is great & juicy & always makes me wanna come back for more. The chicken one lacks some flavor & I didn't like it but I'd absolutely recommend the beef one though.
Christmas dinner was extremely underwhelming in this restaurant. The food tasted stale. We bought four different dishes between meat, chicken & vegetarian but none of them tasted good. We had to go to the counter multiple times since they simply didn't provide all the necessary cutleries or condiments. The restaurant was not busy & most of the staff were standing together near the counter chatting rather loudly, which I would not mind had the food been fresh & the service provided. If you want real Afghan grill experience, visit the restaurant in Laval instead. It is much, much better.
We been to this restaurant a multiple times. We had catering from them for our Gender reveal party. I swear Everyone at the party praised them. Beef gorma, tandoori chicken, salad, fries, sabji , naan, rice & different sauces were top notch food. Perfect sizing & great quantities.I will highly highly recommend them. Thank you Esham. I hope it's a correct name for the great service & help.
May 26, 2024
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Great food & good prices. Just order at the counter & pick up & bring to your table when ready. We had the Herath kebab meal (tender filet mignon, chicken breast, fragrant cardamom basmati, & a green salad). It was abundant & delicious. Also tried the Badenjan (eggplant, tomato, garlic) as suggested by the staff. What an amazing dish -- great with the meal & with some bread. Spacious, airy, & with a relaxed atmosphere, it's a place that we'll return to.
I have to give a big shoutout to Taki for the great service - his friendly attitude really made our experience enjoyable. The food (Chicken Tora Bora) was pretty good, & we were pretty hungry too. We truly enjoyed the fries - they were nice & crispy, just how we like them. The portion was quite generous; we couldn't finish our plates (so much rice, lol) Thank you again!
