Afghan Hayat Restaurant

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Closed nowOpens 12pmSunday: 12pm - 10pm
23/29 Walker St, Dandenong VIC 3175

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Dandenong's warm Afghan table. smoky kebabs, mantu dumplings and fragrant Qabuli Palau rice.

A roomy, family-run dining room with marble tables and carved wood chairs. warm, welcoming and described repeatedly as feeling like being hosted in someone's home rather than a typical restaurant.

BYO wine is welcome and reviewers say it adds to the experience, numbered banquet set menus (1 through 3) for groups, and staff who go out of their way to accommodate special requests.

Strong signal. reviewers describe 'authentic Afghan flavours with rich taste and perfect spices' and 'original taste of Afghanistan', with one long review framing the hospitality itself as true to Afghan tradition.

Most reviewers call it excellent value for generous banquet portions, though a small number of critical reviews felt prices didn't match portion size on an off night.

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23/29 Walker St, Dandenong VIC 3175

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Dandenong

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