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Afghan Star

251 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia

Recommended by 25 people

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251 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020, Australia

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+61 469 224 161
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Afghan Star

Afghan Star turns out smoky charcoal skewers and oversized flatbread along Hampshire Road without an ounce of pretense. Locals head here for generous platters of seasoned lamb, spiced chicken, and fluffy Qabuli rice studded with carrots and sultanas. The dining room keeps things simple with long communal tables, letting the woodfired crunch of blistered naan and crisp-crusted pizzas carry the weight of a relaxed group feast.

  • Live Charcoal Skewers: Seasoned chicken, lamb tikka, and mince skewers grilled over live coals and plated with aromatic rice.
  • In-House Afghan Naan: Baked fresh to order in generous proportions with a blistered, woodfired chew.
  • Afghan Fare Meets Pizza: Spiced meats and traditional mains share the kitchen with freshly baked thin-crust pizzas.
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Why Diners Choose Afghan Star

Authentic charcoal grills, giant fresh naan, and a crowd-pleasing hybrid menu make Afghan Star a go-to Sunshine favorite.

  • Fresh Charcoal-Grilled Meats

    Meats are marinated and cooked directly over live coals to deliver tender texture and deep smoky flavor.

    fresh off the charcoal grill

    Khudadad Azimi

  • Freshly Baked Giant Afghan Naan

    Breads are baked hot on site to achieve a distinctive contrast of fluffy interior and crisp woodfired crust.

    giant, fluffy with a woodfired crunch

    Natalie Remedios

  • Family-Friendly Menu Variety

    Generous shared spreads and fresh dough pizzas provide variety that easily caters to kids, friends, and mixed groups.

    Family friendly sitting. If you love your meat then eat here.

    kenneth jolley

  • Welcoming Setting for Gatherings

    Long communal tables and a shared menu of kebabs and pizzas accommodate lively get-togethers without fuss.

    Do visit this place with your family and friends, if you are thinking to hangout with your buddies craving some delicious Afghani food, and Pizzas.

    Ishq Ahmed

  • Unpretentious, Abundant Portions

    Hearty platters packed with rice, fresh salads, and naan ensure fulfilling meals and plenty of take-home portions.

    It was good authentic food that wasn't pretentious.

    Liz L

  • Comforting, Home-Style Reliability

    Straightforward service and quick turnaround allow guests to enjoy a reliable, home-style meal whenever cravings hit.

    quick Afghan fix for with a homey experience

    Edwald Edwald

Charcoal-grilled skewers and traditional slow-cooked specialty mains

  • Mixed Kebab Platter

    The mixed kebab platter was incredible—the meat was perfectly seasoned, tender, and fresh off the charcoal grill.

    Khudadad Azimi

  • Lamb Shank Rice

    The lamb shank rice is super super yummy.

    free range human

  • Jooja Kebab

    Delicious Afghani food, very juicy and tender Jooja.

    Aly Karim

  • Chicken Biryani

    Chicken biryani was mild spicy and tender chicken cooked with flavourful biryani spices.

    Leena H

Other favorites

Freshly baked breads, specialty pizzas, and comforting side dishes

  • Giant Afghan Naan

    It's giant, fluffy with a woodfired crunch to it.

    Natalie Remedios

  • Afghan Special Pizza

    Afghan special pizza is top class pizza. So yummy.

    allison lewis

  • Lamb Qorma

    Qorma was sweet tomato based dish with very tender lamb.

    Leena H

  • Chicken Kebab Wrap

    The chicken kebab wrap was surprisingly really good.

    free range human

Before you head over

Practical advice for dining at Afghan Star

  • Eat in for fresh naan

    Dine in rather than getting takeaway so you can enjoy the giant Afghan naan hot, fluffy, and fresh right out of the oven.

  • Pack your leftovers

    Portions are particularly generous, so don't hesitate to ask staff for takeaway containers to pack up your leftovers.

  • Mix pizzas with kebabs

    If your group includes kids or varied tastes, take advantage of the menu's freshly baked pizzas alongside traditional charcoal kebabs.

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