Traditional Afghan Restaurant in Southall
Authentic Afghan & Pakistani Cuisine Southall
Discover the top-rated Afghan restaurant in Southall, home to the very first Watan Restaurant established in 1994. As a proud family-run business, we are dedicated to serving authentic Afghan and Pakistani cuisine, featuring our signature Watan grills cooked over a traditional charcoal fire and the house-famous Kabuli Pulao.
Our menu offers a wide variety of dishes, from aromatic biryanis and hearty curries to juicy kebabs and more — all showcasing the rich traditions of Afghan and Pakistani cooking.
Restaurant Menu
Catering
Dining
Afghani Mix Grill ----- £39.00
A selection from our famous kebabs masterly marinated
Special Afghani Mix Grill----- £68.00
A selection from our famous kebabs masterly marinated
Chapli Kebab Platter----- £25.00
3 chapli kebab and 1 Afghani naan.
Chapli Kebab ----- £7.50
marinated and barbequed over charcoal grill.
Lamb Tikka Kebab (Lamb Prime Loin)---- £39.00
2 Skewers of Lamb Tikka served with Naan.
Mix Tikka Kebab ----- £16.00
1 Skewer of chicken and lamb tikka marinated in garlic
Chicken Tikka Kebab----- £15.00
2 Skewers of chicken tikka served with naan.
Chops Kebab (8 pieces)----£22.00
2 Skewers baby lamb chops served with naan.
Ashak (8 pieces) ----- £12.00
1 Skewer of chicken and lamb tikka marinated in garlic
Mantu (8 pieces) – £12.00
Boiled dumplings filled with ground lamb mince
Mix Grill (d) – £36.00
A selection from our famous kebabs masterly marinated and barbequed
Watan Family Tawa Platter (d, n) – £65.00
A selection from our famous kebabs masterly
Whole Grilled Chicken (With Chips) – £15.00
2 Skewers baby lamb chops served with naan.
Lahori Chargha Watan – £14.00
A selection from our famous kebabs masterly marinated and barbequed
Seekh Kebab – £10.00
Lamb Mince Seekh Kebab (4 pieces).
Reshmi Seekh Kebab – £10.00
Chicken Mince Seekh Kebab (4 pieces).
Chicken Wings with Chips (10 pieces) (d) – £12.00
A selection from our famous kebabs masterly
Chicken Malai Boti Kebab (very tender) (d, n) – £14.00
Lamb Mince Seekh Kebab (4 pieces).
Lamb Tikka (d) – £12.00
Fine lamb fillet meat cubes marinated in a masala sauce, barbequed over charcoal.
Chicken Tikka (d) – £12.00
Chicken breast meat cubes marinated in a masala sauce, barbequed over charcoal.
Mix Tikka (d) – £12.00
Cubes of fresh boneless chicken and lamb fillet marinated in a masala sauce.
Lamb Chops (d) – £12.00
4 pieces of lamb chops marinated in a masala sauce, barbequed over charcoal.
Peshwari Chicken Karahi (Mild!) – £32.00
Chicken cooked in an authentic
Charsi Chicken Karahi (Hot!) – £34.00
Chicken cooked in an authentic
Peshwari Lamb Karahi (Mild!)
Half (Serving 1–2) – £32.00
Full (Serving 2–3) – £46.00
Charsi Lamb Karahi (Hot!)
Half (Serving 1–2) – £32.00
Full (Serving 2–3) – £46.00
Masale Daar Raan – £100.00
Whole baby lamb Raan approx. 3kg steamed,
Full Lamb – £400.00
Whole baby lamb approx. 13–16kg steamed, fried, garnished
Kabuli Pilau (Lamb Shank) – £18.00
Slow cooked steamed rice mixed with raisins, carrots and lamb shank.
Chicken Karahi – £11.00
Classic Pakistani-style chicken curry cooked with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and spices.
Butter Chicken (d, n) – £12.00
Creamy tomato-based curry with boneless chicken, butter, cream, and mild spices.
Chilli Chicken – £12.00
Spicy chicken dish cooked with green chilies, peppers, and tangy sauces.
Achari Chicken – £12.00
Chicken cooked with traditional achari (pickle-style) spices for a tangy, spicy flavour.
Saag Chicken – £12.00
Tender chicken pieces cooked with spinach and aromatic spices.
Karahi Gosht (Boneless) – £12.00
Boneless lamb curry cooked in a traditional karahi with fresh spices.
Saag Gosht – £13.00
Tender chicken pieces cooked with spinach and aromatic spices.
Achari Gosht – £13.00
Lamb prepared with achari spices, giving it a tangy, pickle-inspired taste.
Daal Gosht – £12.00
A hearty curry made with lamb and lentils, slow-cooked for rich flavour.
Tarka Daal Mash – £8.00
Creamy lentils tempered with fried garlic, onion, and spices.
Lahori Chanay – £8.50
Chickpeas cooked Lahori-style with aromatic spices and herbs.
Daal Achari – £8.00
Lentils cooked with pickle-style spices for a tangy twist.
Saag – £8.50
Pureed spinach cooked with spices, garlic, and butter.
Paneer Curry (d) – £10.00
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in a spiced curry sauce.
Saag Paneer – £8.50
Spinach cooked with soft paneer cubes and mild spices.
Shahi Paneer Tikka – £12.00
Paneer marinated with special herbs, grilled with red and green peppers.
Nihari (Lamb) (d) – £15.00
A traditional slow-cooked lamb stew with rich spices, often enjoyed as a hearty delicacy.
Paya (Lamb) – £12.00
Classic dish made with lamb trotters, slow-cooked until tender in a spicy gravy.
Magaz Masala – £12.00
Lamb brain curry cooked with aromatic masala for a rich and creamy taste.
Seekh Kebab Masala – £14.00
Juicy lamb seekh kebabs served in a spiced curry sauce.
Haleem – £12.00
A wholesome stew made with slow-cooked lamb, lentils, wheat, and aromatic spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala (d) – £14.00
Grilled chicken tikka pieces cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato-based curry.
Whole Grilled Fish with Saffron Rice (Half Kg Sea Bream) – £18.00
Fresh sea bream grilled and served with fragrant saffron rice.
Masala Fish – £15.00
Cod fish tossed in a frying pan with capsicums, red onion, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and spices, served on a sizzling tray.
Jumbo King Prawns – £18.00
Large king prawns tossed with capsicums, red onion, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and spices, served on a sizzling tray.
Jumbo King Prawn Curry – £18.00
Juicy king prawns cooked in a spiced curry with capsicums, red onion, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and spices, served sizzling hot.
Dum Chicken Biryani (Masterly pre-ready) (d) – £12.00
Fresh sea bream grilled and served with fragrant saffron rice.
Dum Lamb Biryani (Masterly pre-ready) (d) – £12.00
Classic lamb biryani, slow-cooked with basmati rice, saffron, and authentic spices.
Chicken Tikka Biryani – £15.00
Skewer of chicken tikka grilled over charcoal, mixed with fresh herbs, basmati rice
Paneer Tikka Biryani (d, v) – £12.00
Diced cottage cheese cooked with spices, herbs, and basmati rice. Prepared fresh in a frying pan.
Jumbo King Prawn Biryani (Prepared on order in frying pan) – £20.00
Large king prawns cooked with herbs, spices, and basmati rice, freshly prepared.
Kabuli Pilau (Lamb Shank) – £18.00
Fragrant Afghan-style rice dish cooked with lamb shank, raisins, and carrots.
White Rice – £4.00
Steamed plain white basmati rice.
Zafrani Rice – £5.00
White rice sautéed in butter and simmered with saffron-infused water.
Vegetable Pilau – £6.00
Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables and mild spices.
Naan - £1.75
Soft, traditional Indian bread baked in a tandoor.
Afghani Naan - £3.00
Thick, fluffy naan with a slightly sweet taste.
Roti - £1.75
Whole wheat flatbread, lighter than naan.
Roghani Naan - £3.00
Buttery naan with a soft, rich texture.
Chilli Naan - £2.50
Naan infused with spicy green chillies.
Peshwari Naan - £4.50
Sweet naan stuffed with coconut, nuts, and raisins.
White Rice – £4.00
Steamed plain white basmati rice.
Garlic Naan - £2.50
Naan topped with fresh garlic and herbs.
Keema Naan - £7.00
Naan stuffed with spiced minced meat.
Tandoori Paratha - £3.50
Layered whole wheat bread cooked in a tandoor.
Add Butter - £0.25
Extra butter for your naan or roti.
Add Butter - £0.25
Extra butter for your naan or roti.
Tandoori Paratha - £3.50
Layered whole wheat bread cooked in a tandoor.
French Fries - £5.00
Crispy golden potato fries.
Hummus - £5.00
Creamy chickpea dip made with tahini.
Creamy Yoghurt - £3.00
Cool and smooth yoghurt, perfect side.
Masala Fries - £6.00
Spicy fries seasoned with Indian masala.
Watan Salad - £7.00
Fresh mixed salad with a spicy twist.
Raita - £3.00
Yoghurt-based dip with herbs and cucumber.
Popcorn Chicken - £7.50
Crispy bite-sized fried chicken pieces.
Chicken Nuggets - £7.50
Classic kids’ favourite, golden fried nuggets.
Grilled Chicken Cubes - £10.00
Tender grilled chicken pieces, lightly seasoned.
Mojito – £7.00
Refreshing minty lime and soda.
Strawberry Daiquiri – £7.00
Sweet and fruity, garnished with strawberries.
Pina Colada – £7.00
Tropical blend of cream coconut and pineapple.
Passiontini – £7.00
Exotic tropical fruit with a twist and crunch.
Mango Lassi – £6.50 / £16.00
Sweet mango yoghurt drink.
Lahori Salty Lassi – £4.50 / £11.00
Traditional savoury lassi with a tangy flavour.
Sweet Lassi – £4.50 / £11.00
Classic sweetened yoghurt drink.
Doogh Afghani – £4.50 / £11.00
Afghan-style yoghurt drink with herbs.
Kheer – £4.00
Creamy rice pudding with cardamom.
Pista Kheer – £6.00
Rice pudding topped with pistachios.
Sheeryakh – £6.00
Afghan frozen dessert with milk and sugar.
Soft Drinks
- Can Drinks (Coke Zero, 7up, Fanta) – £2.50
- Coke Glass Bottle (70cl) – £3.00
- Water (330ml) – £2.00
- Water Bottle (Large) – £3.50
Hot Drinks
- Doodh Pati Pot – £7.00
- Green Tea Pot (with cardamom) – £6.00
Glass / Jug
- Mango Milkshake – £6.50 / £16.00
- Ferrero Milkshake – £7.00
- Oreo Shake – £7.00
Fresh Juices
- Fresh Pineapple Juice – £8.00
- Fresh Orange Juice – £7.00
- Fresh Apple Juice – £7.00
- Fresh Carrot Juice – £7.00
- Juices Mocktail – £8.00
E A
2 weeks ago
The food was delicious—possibly one of the best grills I’ve had. Unfortunately, the cleanliness really let the experience down. The downstairs area and especially the toilet looked like they hadn’t been properly cleaned in a long time. It’s a shame to see such great food let down by a lack of cleanliness. With a bit more attention to hygiene and upkeep, this place could be fantastic. My mum especially was very dissapointed by the toilet area and the plastic bin.
Sara Sohaib
2 weeks ago
Great Food, Outstanding Service by Daniyal!We had an absolutely fantastic dining experience at Watan Southall! The food was incredible, packed with authentic flavours, and cooked to absolute perfection.What truly made our evening special, however, was the exceptional customer service. A huge shoutout to the manager, Daniyal, who went completely above and beyond for us. He was incredibly attentive, welcoming, and personally made sure that every single one of our guests was well looked after and thoroughly enjoyed their dinner. His hospitality really stood out and elevated our entire night.Great food, immaculate vibes, and top-tier service. We will definitely be back again soon for another family dinner! Highly recommended! 🙌✨
Abrar Ahmed
2 weeks ago
Delicious food and amazing service by the staff as we were a big group of people. Highly Recommend !
Syed Sohiab Ali
2 weeks ago
Great expression
Fakhra Waqas
2 weeks ago
I had a wonderful experience at Watan Restaurant. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the overall service was excellent. A special thanks to Daniel, who provided outstanding service and was very polite, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. He made sure everything was perfect and made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!🥰
Shahed Mohammed
2 months ago
Visited with family for lunch and had high expectations. The venue is lovely, with great décor, a pleasant atmosphere, and a clean main dining area.
Unfortunately, several aspects of the experience fell short. The restrooms downstairs were not very clean, which was disappointing. Given the recent UK heatwave, it was also surprising to be served warm Evian water and unchilled soft drinks.
The service needs significant improvement. Staff seated us, took our order, and delivered the food, but there was very little engagement beyond that. On several occasions, staff were gathered together rather than being attentive to customers, and each time we needed assistance, we had to actively get someone’s attention. Small touches, such as checking in during the meal, make a big difference.
The sauce bottles on the tables were also missing lids/caps, which was unexpected and did not leave the best impression.
The food itself was very good, although the curry portions are smaller than expected. The Tawa platter was excellent and is definitely worth ordering.
Overall, this restaurant has a lot going for it, but improvements in service, attention to detail, and cleanliness are needed to match the quality of the venue.
A.L M
3 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Late Review – Watan in Southall is a Proper place to take the family!
I went there once ages ago for a family meal. I was in Southall at the time and the family were hungry, so we headed to Watan for some food. This place deserves a good review, and most people recommend it as one of the go-to spots in the area.
The décor is vibrant and welcoming with a modern but comfy vibe that makes you feel right at home. The staff are nice and attentive throughout. One of the best parts is the open kitchen you can literally watch the chefs turning up the flames and cooking right in front of you while you wait. It’s entertaining and adds to the experience.
The authentic Afghan and Desi dishes we ordered were filling, tasty, and we genuinely can’t complain. It’s well priced as well and won’t break the bank very nice and affordable for the quality. The pilau was one of the best options we had, beautifully spiced and fragrant. I really enjoyed the lamb seekh it was perfectly seasoned, soft, juicy, and full of flavour. The platters and meats were all excellent, and even the drinks were great. The mojitos were straight-up 10/10 refreshing and perfectly balanced.
Address: 161-163 The Broadway, Southall UB1 1LR
Overall, you can’t go wrong with Watan. If you’re in Southall and haven’t experienced it yet, I would definitely recommend you go. Parking is very difficult as it’s on a busy high street and Southall gets very busy. I suggest parking on one of the many side roads nearby and walking a short distance.
Highly recommended! 🍛
Anisa A
4 months ago
Visited on a weekday with my family (group of six). The restaurant was very busy, and we had to wait quite a while to be seated. When we were finally seated, our table was not properly cleaned.
Service was disappointing. When we were ready to order, no staff member came to our table. After asking a waiter for help, we were left waiting another 10 minutes before our order was taken.
We ordered a large platter, butter chicken curry, chicken curry, a child’s chicken nuggets and chips meal, and Diet Cokes. The butter chicken was tasty, but the grilled kebabs and chops lacked flavour. Portion sizes were also underwhelming, especially the child’s meal, which came with very few chips.
The restaurant looks nice and has a pleasant atmosphere, but it gets overcrowded quickly. Cleanliness in the dining area could be improved, although the men’s and women’s bathrooms downstairs were clean.
Considering the quality, portion sizes, and service, the prices felt excessive. I left feeling that the experience did not provide good value for money.
I also felt that my family and I may have been treated differently because of our ethnicity, as the service we received appeared different from that given to some other customers. This was our personal impression, but it is worth mentioning.
Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant.
Romuz Uddin
5 months ago
I recently visited Watan Restaurant Southall branch with some friends, and we had a great experience. As soon as we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the staff and quickly shown to our table.
We decided to order the Afghani mixed grill platter, which is meant for around 3–4 people. After about 20 minutes, the food arrived and it was absolutely worth the wait. The platter was huge and perfectly portioned for three people.
It included a delicious variety of items like lamb chops, chicken tikka, kebabs, rice, and a large naan bread. Everything was flavorful and well-cooked, but the chicken tikka really stood out it was incredibly tasty and one of the best I’ve had.
Overall, I really enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes from their menu.
Vicarious View
6 months ago
Watan Afghan Cuisine delivered where it mattered most: the food. From the moment we arrived, the open kitchen and remarkable display of marinated kebabs created real anticipation. The variety on show was genuinely impressive, and the visual theatre of the grill added energy and authenticity to the experience.
The food itself was the highlight. The kebabs were well seasoned, properly hot, and full of flavour. We also had lamb chops, a fried meat dish with chillies, fresh bread, mango lassi, and a selection of sauces, all of which made for a lively, satisfying meal. The plating was also engaging and helped make the experience feel fun and memorable without trying too hard.
Service was courteous and pleasant throughout, although the arrival process could have been clearer. The entrance felt somewhat chaotic, and it was not immediately obvious how seating was being managed. After around 20 minutes, we were taken downstairs to what appeared to be a function area rather than the main dining space.
Later in the meal, a wedding party began gathering there, which changed the atmosphere quite a bit. It was lovely to see, but it did make the space louder, more crowded, and less comfortable for dining. There were also some issues with bathroom cleanliness and unpleasant odours, which affected the overall impression.
That said, the bill came to ~£73 for three people, which felt reasonable for the amount and quality of food. Overall, this was a good and enjoyable meal with authentic, well-executed food and a strong sense of culinary character. Not flawless, but certainly worth trying. If we returned, we would definitely prefer to sit upstairs.
Venue Amenities
Restaurant: 350 Capacity
Banqueting Hall: 120 Capacity
Open till 12am
Daily
Catering
Available
What is the best Afghan restaurant in Southall?
Watan Southall is one of the most popular and highly rated Afghan restaurants in the area. Established in 1994, it is the first Watan Restaurant, known for its authentic Afghan and Pakistani cuisine, warm hospitality, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Do you serve only halal food?
Yes, all our dishes are prepared with 100% halal ingredients, staying true to the traditions of Afghan and Pakistani cooking.
Do you offer family-friendly dining?
Absolutely! Watan Southall is a family-run restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere, spacious seating, and dishes that everyone can enjoy together — from grills and curries to rice specialities.
Do you provide Afghan & Pakistani catering services in Southall?
Yes, we provide catering for weddings, parties, and events of all sizes. Our team will work with you to create a menu featuring authentic Afghan and Pakistani dishes that your guests will love.
What traditional Afghan and Pakistani dishes can I try?
Our signature dishes include Watan Grills cooked over charcoal, the house-famous Kabuli Pulao, tender kebabs, aromatic biryanis, and hearty curries — all prepared with recipes passed down through generations.
Where are you located in Southall?
We are located at:
📍 161-163 The Broadway, Southall, UB1 1LR, United Kingdom
Opening Hours
Mon – Sun
12pm – 12:00am
Last orders 11:35pm
Contact Details
Phone
+44 20 8571 0928
Address
161-163 The Broadway, Southall UB1 1LR, United Kingdom
Upstairs Event Space
Downstairs Private Dining
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