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Afghan Charcoal Kebab Balkh

256/258 Thomas St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

Recommended by 25 people

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256/258 Thomas St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

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+61 3 9794 5558
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Afghan Charcoal Kebab Balkh

Afghan Charcoal Kebab Balkh delivers smoky skewers grilled over live coals alongside house-baked Afghan bread fresh from the tandoor. Longtime diners seek out the casual Dandenong dining room for generous mixed platters stacked with tender lamb tikka, spiced chicken, and seasoned rice topped with carrots and raisins. Orders arrive quickly with cooling yogurt dip and spicy chili sauce to round out the spread.

  • Charcoal-grilled skewers & fresh bread: Meats are cooked over real charcoal and paired with fresh, warm flatbread baked in-house.
  • Generous shared platters: Big mixed platters heaped with skewers, seasoned rice, and sauces offer reliable value for dining pairs and groups.
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Why Choose Afghan Charcoal Kebab Balkh

Why diners visit Afghan Charcoal Kebab Balkh for traditional charcoal grills, fresh oven bread, and generous platters

  • Juicy Charcoal-Grilled Skewers

    Skewers of chicken, lamb, and beef are freshly grilled over real charcoal to remain juicy, well-seasoned, and paired with fragrant rice.

    A simple charcoal kebab shop providing juicy skewers with rice and bread.

    Shai N

  • Charcoal-Oven Baked Flatbread

    Traditional flatbread is freshly baked in-house inside a charcoal oven, arriving warm, soft, and ready for dipping.

    The flat bread is also freshly made in house in the charcoal oven.

    Robert Ho

  • Shared Platters for Groups and Families

    Abundant mixed barbecue platters provide generous servings with meat, seasoned rice, bread, and dips to comfortably feed groups and families.

    We’ve got the family platter - 2 adults 4 kids

    Abdul Razak

  • Unmatched Value for Generous Spreads

    Counter-style dining keeps portions hearty and prices approachable, offering full meals for two with drinks at very affordable rates.

    the portions are generous and the prices are very, very reasonable, making it one of the best value meals around.

    Joshua Wong

  • Familiar Comfort of Home-Style Cooking

    Hearty, unpretentious charcoal cooking evokes deep comfort and nostalgic ties to traditional Afghan home-style meals.

    This place is reminds me my home country

    Zara

  • No-Nonsense Food That Hits the Spot

    Tasting honest, smoky Afghan barbecue and fresh bread brings the satisfying reassurance of a meal prepared with authentic care.

    honest, no-nonsense grilled stuff that hits the spot in the best way.

    Joshua Wong

Charcoal-grilled skewers, freshly baked Afghan flatbread, and generous shared feasts

  • Mixed Platters

    We ordered the mixed platters and it was absolutely fantastic – loaded with skewers of tender, perfectly grilled meats, fragrant pilaf rice, freshly baked bread, and a variety of sauces that brought everything together.

    Joshua Wong

  • Afghan Bread

    The Afghan bread was no just delicious it was super tasty 😋 n the kebabs especially the lamb was excellent!

    AR

  • Lamb Kabob

    I especially recommend the lamb kabob, which is juicy and rich, capturing the essence of Afghan spices.

    Amir Ansari

  • Family Platter

    What a taste! It hits very differently — perfect to the buds, every single kebab is mind blowing. We’ve got the family platter - 2 adults 4 kids

    Abdul Razak

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for ordering skewers, platters, and sides

  • Order Extra Skewers for Groups

    The mixed platters come stacked with skewers, fragrant rice, salad, and bread, easily feeding multiple diners. If you are feeding a family with kids, ordering a couple of extra skewers will ensure everyone is full.

  • Dip Fresh Flatbread in House Sauces

    Skewers are grilled directly over hot coals and flatbread is baked fresh in an in-house charcoal oven. Enjoy them hot at the table, dipping the warm bread into the house green yoghurt and chilli sauces.

  • Pack Wet Wipes for Messy Skewers

    Marinated skewers such as chicken and spiced wraps are heavily seasoned and can get messy, often staining fingers yellow from turmeric. Bring along wet wipes or tissues for an easy cleanup.

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