Afghan · Pakistani · Indian

Where the Khyber Pass meets 24th Street.

A family-run kitchen in central Phoenix since 2012, serving grilled kabobs, Afghan pulao and slow-simmered karahi made with 100% zabiha halal meat.

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4.4 ★ 880+ Google reviews Zabiha halal Family & women-owned

Mixed grill platter with shish kabob, chicken boti and lamb over Afghan rice

Mix PlatterFour kabobs, rice & salad · from $45

Mon – Sat · 11 am – 7:45 pmTakeout only after 6:45 pm

4030 N. 24th St., PhoenixMountain View Plaza · easy parking

602-954-5290Order by phone for pickup

New to Afghan food? Start here

The dishes regulars come back for

Big portions, bold spices and family recipes from both sides of the Khyber Pass. If it's your first visit, these are the plates we'd put in front of you.

Afghan

Mantoo

$18

Steamed beef-and-onion dumplings under yogurt, meat sauce and dried mint. They sell out, so come early.

Afghan

Qabuli Pulao

$21

Afghanistan's national dish: long-grain rice with sweet carrots and raisins, served with a beef kabob.

Pakistani

Chapli Kabob

$18

Peshawar-style beef patties packed with tomato and spices, with rice or naan.

Indian

Chicken Tikka Masala

$18

Tender chicken breast in a rich tomato sauce, cooked mild, medium or spicy.

Pakistani

Goat Karahi

$29

Bone-in goat simmered in a wok-style karahi with ginger, jalapeño and tomato.

Afghan

Lamb Shank

$25

A whole slow-cooked lamb shank over Afghan rice with raisins and carrots.

Full menu

Everything on the menu

Afghan Afghan specialty Veg Vegetarian Spice Ask for mild, medium or spicy

Appetizers

Chicken Samosa $1.50 ea

Veggie Samosa Veg$1.50 ea

Beef Samosa $1.50 ea

Small triangles of fried dough stuffed with chicken, potato or beef, depending on your pick.

Hummus with Naan Veg$8

Kabobs

Every kabob is served with your choice of rice or naan.

Beef Shish Kabob $17

A skewer of seasoned ground beef.

Chicken Boti $17

Boneless chicken breast marinated in spices and seasonings.

Chicken Malai Boti $17

Non-spicy boneless chicken breast marinated in a creamy blend of seasonings.

Lamb Kabob $19

A skewer of seasoned lamb chunks.

Chapli Kabob $18

Two patties of ground beef mixed with tomatoes and spices.

Afghan Specialties

Afghan rice is long-grain rice cooked with raisins and carrots.

Qabuli Pulao Afghan$21

A skewer of ground beef over Afghan rice, served with salad.

Uzbek Pulao Afghan$25

A skewer of seasoned lamb chunks over Afghan rice, served with salad.

Lamb Shank Afghan$25

A slow-cooked lamb shank served over Afghan rice.

Mantoo Afghan$18

Afghan dumplings filled with ground beef and onions, topped with a ground beef sauce, yogurt and dried mint.

Sabzi AfghanVeg$10

Slow-cooked spinach.

Badanjan AfghanVeg$10

Eggplant topped with a yogurt sauce.

Family Platter

Mix Platter from $45

One skewer each of Chicken Boti, Chicken Malai Boti, Beef Shish Kabob and Lamb Kabob, served with rice and salad. Feeds the family.

$45Regular rice

$48Half & half

$51Qabuli rice

$56Uzbek rice

Up to two skewers of the same kabob, and one lamb kabob per platter.

Curry

Curries don't include naan or rice. Order them on the side.

Chicken Handi Spice$17

Boneless chicken breast in an onion and tomato sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala Spice$18

Boneless chicken breast in a tomato sauce.

Chicken Karahi Spice$16 half · $25 full

Bone-in chicken in a ginger, jalapeño and tomato sauce.

Goat Karahi Spice$29

Bone-in goat in a ginger, jalapeño and tomato sauce.

Palak Paneer Veg$15

Creamed spinach with cottage cheese.

Paneer Tikka Masala Veg$15

Cottage cheese in a tomato-based sauce.

Rice & Biryani

Rice Veg$5

A side of brown rice or steamed white rice.

Qabuli Rice VegAfghan$6

Afghan brown rice with raisins and carrots.

Goat Biryani $18

Spicy rice with bone-in goat and cilantro, served with salad.

Chicken Biryani $15

Spicy rice with boneless chicken breast and cilantro, served with salad.

Vegetable Biryani Veg$13

Spicy rice with corn, tomatoes, green beans and cilantro, served with salad.

Burgers & Wraps

Burgers, wraps and sandwiches come with fries.

Chicken Burger $7

Chicken Wrap $15

Beef Wrap $16

Gyro Sandwich $13

Gyro Plate $18

Brown rice, fries and salad topped with sliced beef gyro and tzatziki.

Fish

Fried Fish with Chips $15

Seasoned fried tilapia.

Fried Fish with Rice $15

Seasoned fried tilapia.

Naan

Baked to order in the tandoor.

Tandoori Plain Naan Veg$2

Tandoori Garlic Naan Veg$4

Sides

Tzatziki Sauce Veg$3.50

Yogurt Veg$3.00

Raita Veg$3.50

Chatni Veg$3.50

Salad Veg$4.00

Fries Veg$4.00

Desserts

Phirni Veg$3.50

Cardamom rice pudding.

Rasmalai Veg$3.50

Soft cheese dumplings in sweet milk.

Gulab Jamun Veg$3.50

Fried milk dumplings in syrup.

Drinks

Bottled Water $1

Soda (can) $1.50

Soda (glass bottle) $2.50

Iced Tea (unsweetened) $2

Hot Black or Green Tea $1.50

Hot Chai (milk tea) $2

Mango Lassi / Dooge $4

Menu items may contain or come into contact with dairy, wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or soy. Prices and availability may change; call ahead for large orders.

Our halal promise

We use only zabiha halal meat and ingredients.

Every chicken, beef, lamb and goat dish on our menu is prepared from zabiha halal meat, and nothing we cook contains alcohol. Families who keep halal can order anything on the menu with confidence.

100% zabihaChicken, beef, lamb and goat prepared to zabiha halal standards.

Alcohol-freeNo alcohol in our kitchen or our dining room.

Ask us anythingQuestions about ingredients or allergies? Call and we'll walk you through it.

Our story

Three cuisines, one family table

Khyber Halal opened in March 2012 and named itself after the Khyber Pass, the mountain road that has linked Afghanistan and Pakistan for centuries. The menu crosses that border too, with Afghan, Pakistani and Indian dishes side by side.

The restaurant is owned and run by family, and the cooking is shared among family members. Within its first year, Arizona Republic critic Howard Seftel named it one of the Valley's best new restaurants.

A culinary crossroadsPhoenix New Times

Dining room with red accents and Afghan decor

Catering

Feed the whole gathering

From an office lunch to an Eid celebration, we cater kabobs, biryani, curries, Afghan pulao and fresh naan by the tray, all zabiha halal.

Weddings & nikkahsEid & Ramadan iftarsOffice lunchesBirthdaysMosque & community eventsGraduations

Call us with your date and headcountA few days' notice is best. Large events need more lead time.

Build your spreadMix kabobs, rice, curries and sides. We'll help you plan quantities so nobody leaves hungry.

Pick up, hot and readyTrays are packed to travel, with rice, salad, chutney and naan.

Tray of mantoo dumplings topped with yogurt and meat sauce

For catering, call either line

602-954-5290 602-705-7913

Ask about family platters, biryani trays and kabob packages for groups of every size.

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from more than 880 Google reviews

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"My mantoo is sooooo flavorful! Service was great. Mom and pop vibe."

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"Large portions, very flavorful, great for people who love spicy food."

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"Portions size is big, good price, tasty food, good staff."

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Dine in or take it home

Address

4030 N. 24th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016

In Mountain View Plaza, near 24th St. & Indian School Rd.

Phone orders

602-954-5290

or 602-705-7913

info@khyberhalalfood.com

Hours

Monday	11:00 am – 7:45 pm
Tuesday	11:00 am – 7:45 pm
Wednesday	11:00 am – 7:45 pm
Thursday	11:00 am – 7:45 pm
Friday	11:00 am – 7:45 pm
Saturday	11:00 am – 7:45 pm
Sunday	Closed

The dining room closes at 6:45 pm. Takeout is available until 7:45 pm.

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