Regional Variety
34
Provinces, unique flavors
A TASTE
OF HOME.
Discover the rich flavors, diverse ingredients and cultural stories behind Afghanistan’s cuisine. A journey through taste, tradition and people.
Our Cuisine
More than food — a reflection of our culture, history and people.
Dish guide
More Afghan dishes to know
Alongside the favourites above, these dishes and drinks appear on tables across Afghanistan. Recipes and names vary by region and family.
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Ashak
Dumplings filled mainly with leeks or spring onions, usually served with yogurt and a meat or lentil sauce.
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Naan
Afghan flatbread baked in a tandoor, a clay oven. Naan accompanies most meals and is used to scoop up stews and soups.
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Shorwa
A soup of meat and vegetables, often eaten with pieces of naan.
09Chapli
Chapli
kebab
A flat patty of spiced minced beef, a specialty of eastern Afghanistan.
10Sheer
Sheer
yakh
Traditional Afghan ice cream made with milk, often flavoured with rosewater and cardamom.
11Tea
Tea
(chai)
Green and black tea are drunk every day and offered to guests; a cup of tea is central to Afghan hospitality.
Spellings vary: Kabuli pulao is also written palaw or pilau, mantu as mantoo, and ashak as aushak.
Our Philosophy
Food connects people.
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Rich
Traditions
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Diverse
Flavors
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Local
Communities
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A Stronger
Tomorrow
Afghan cuisine is more than recipes — it’s a way to bring people together. Around the table, we share stories, traditions and a sense of belonging.
Key
Facts.
Traditional Dishes
100+
Traditional dishes to discover
Culinary Heritage
3
Major culinary influences