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Afghan Shaheen

231 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia

Recommended by 30 people

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231 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia

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+61 3 9311 8642
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Afghan Shaheen

On Hampshire Road, Afghan Shaheen anchors Sunshine with tender charcoal skewers, fragrant rice, and flatbread pulled straight from the heat. Diners head here for the spiced chapli kebabs and slow-cooked lamb, but the kitchen reaches wider than standard grill spots—turning out comforting dhal, curries, and glass counters stacked with Pakistani sweets. Tables fill fast with generous spreads of Kabuli pulao, crowned with sweet raisins and tender meat, scooped up with torn Afghan naan and house-made chutney.

  • Charcoal Skewers & Fresh Bread: Piping-hot chapli kebabs, chicken tikka, and lamb skewers grilled to order alongside made-from-scratch Afghan naan.
  • Substantial Shared Feasts: Generous platters of Kabuli pulao and biryani satisfy big appetites alongside Subcontinental curries and vegetarian mains.
  • Broad Cross-Regional Menu: A diverse lineup bridging Afghan specialties, Pakistani sweets, and comforting curries effortlessly accommodates varied palates.
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Why Dine at Afghan Shaheen

Generous Afghan barbecue, freshly baked naan, and cross-regional specialties crafted for sharing in Sunshine.

  • Authentic Charcoal Kebabs & Fragrant Rice

    Skewers of lamb and chicken are flame-grilled to juicy tenderness, served alongside fragrant spiced rice and crispy mantu.

    The kebabs were tender and juicy, and the rice dishes were fragrant and well-balanced.

    mohammed abdullah

  • Generous Portions and Genuine Value

    Generous servings of rich biryani, curries, and kebabs ensure guests get hearty, filling portions that deliver outstanding value.

    The portions are incredibly generous – you definitely get your money's worth here.

    Caroline Prakash

  • Broad Menus for Varied Group Palates

    A broad menu brings together traditional Afghan barbecue, aromatic Subcontinental curries, and comforting vegetarian specialties so every diner finds their match.

    It's a great mix of dishes that are available here, Afghani, Pakistani, Indian, overall a great menu with many offerings to satisfy a wide range of tastes.

    Aaron Ottobre

  • Effortless Accommodations for Group Dining

    Large workplace teams and dining parties can arrange their meals ahead to enjoy swift table service and easy accommodations for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.

    We've arranged to order ahead and the food arrives not long after we sit down. It's all delicious and caters easily to various dietaries including GF and vego/vegan.

    Anna Benton

  • Fresh Bread Baked to Order

    Every batch of Afghan naan bread is baked fresh to order on the spot, arriving warm, fluffy, and lightly crisp right off the oven.

    Very fresh bread baked on the spot! Very delicious chicken and lamb, also cooked while you wait!

    Mohamad A

  • Traditional Sweets and Baked Treats

    A counter display featuring Pakistani sweets alongside fresh biscuits and savory appetizers adds a distinctive sweet finish to every visit.

    Highly recommended. They have pakistani sweets and biscuits also.

    Mohsin Siddique

Customer favorites and traditional grilled specialties

  • Chapli Kebabs

    The best chapli kebabs in town !

    Bënish Chaudhry

  • Mixed Kebab Skewers

    4 mixed skewers, dips and bread and served with a smile.

    Cravin’

  • Kabuli Pulao

    Kabuli pulao for $20. Rice was very tasty with raisins adding a burst of flavour and juiciness.

    Jason

  • Biryani

    the real star of the show was the biryani. Absolutely on point!

    Caroline Prakash

Other favorites

Traditional breads, sweets, and beverages to complement your meal

  • Afghan Naan Bread

    afghan naan bread were awesome

    Raza Hasan

  • Pakistani Sweets

    They have pakistani sweets and biscuits also.

    Mohsin Siddique

  • Mango Lassi

    she also got a mango lassi

    Aaron Ottobre

  • Tea

    Friendly staff great Tea💗😍

    Anam Shehzady

Beyond the menu

Distinct hospitality gestures and kitchen craft that elevate your visit to Afghan Shaheen

  • Hands-on Host Hospitality

    Owner Abbas personally greets guests and checks in on tables, going above and beyond by providing extra sauces and attentive care.

  • To-Order Afghan Naan Baking

    Afghan naan bread is freshly rolled and baked on the spot to accompany grilled skewers and curries straight from the oven.

  • In-House Sweet and Confectionery Display

    Guests craving dessert can pick up traditional South Asian and Pakistani sweets and biscuits right from a dedicated display counter.

  • Accommodating Large Group Pre-Orders

    Large dining groups can arrange pre-orders ahead of time to have tables served promptly while catering seamlessly to gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan requirements.

Before you head over

Practical pointers on group coordination, ordering combinations, and takeaway dining.

  • Pre-Order Ahead for Large Group Bookings

    If dining with a work crew or large party, arranging your order ahead ensures dishes arrive shortly after you are seated and accommodates vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free requirements smoothly.

  • Balance Generous Rice Portions with Sauces

    Pair generous rice portions like Kabuli pulao with a complementary curry or gravy dish so you have ample sauce to accompany the large servings of rice and fluffy naan.

  • Rely on Delivery for Warm, Leak-Proof Takeaway

    Afghan Shaheen packages deliveries cleanly in heat-retaining containers, making pickup or online delivery an effective option if you want hot skewers and curries without dining in.

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