Shams Restaurant
Shams Restaurant offers a taste of Afghanistan with succulent kebabs, flavorful curries, and delightful biryani, served with incredibly soft and delic...
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Shams Restaurant
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Shams Restaurant offers a taste of Afghanistan with succulent kebabs, flavorful curries, and delightful biryani, served with incredibly soft and delicious bread.
Try signature kebabs
Opt for chicken tikka boti or doner kebab for a truly delightful and flavorful experience.
Visit during off-peak hours
To avoid potential shortages of popular dishes like chicken, consider visiting during less busy times.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Afghan
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+61 3 9793 1115
Address
202 Thomas St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia
Highlights
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Succulent Mix Meat Kebabs
Indulge in flavorful mix meat kebabs, served with fresh salad and hot, delicious bread. A must-try!
Flavorful Lamb Biryani
Savor the aromatic and tender lamb biryani, a delightful dish from rice to meat.
Beautiful Courtyard Ambiance
Enjoy your meal in a charming courtyard with a central fountain and lush floral displays.
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Try signature kebabs
Opt for chicken tikka boti or doner kebab for a truly delightful and flavorful experience.
Visit during off-peak hours
To avoid potential shortages of popular dishes like chicken, consider visiting during less busy times.
Be aware of service quirks
Minor issues like incomplete orders or seating arrangements can occur; patience is key.
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Try signature kebabs
Opt for chicken tikka boti or doner kebab for a truly delightful and flavorful experience.
Visit during off-peak hours
To avoid potential shortages of popular dishes like chicken, consider visiting during less busy times.
Be aware of service quirks
Minor issues like incomplete orders or seating arrangements can occur; patience is key.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Shams Restaurant is praised for its delicious and succulent Afghan cuisine, with highlights including flavorful kebabs, tender curries, and aromatic biryani. The hot, soft bread is a consistent favorite. While many enjoy the generous servings and friendly service, some diners have noted issues with order accuracy, portion sizes for sides, and occasional cold bread or slow service during busy periods.
"Absolutely delicious food. The nicest lamb curry I've ever had."
Lisa Matic
"Great food, friendly staff, ample seating and quick service.
They do need to work on their seating arrangement though. Taking 1 star away as they served cold bread with the kebabs. Will give them another visit next time I go to Melbourne, will see if that changes."
Shah Asghari
"Food was delicious, however very disappointed that we ordered medium chips for $6 and received HALF a serve. When we asked the girl at the counter for the rest of it, she said there is another 10 minute wait. Why would they think it's okay to put up half a serve? Also there was no offer for reduced price on chips. Instead we paid the full amount for half the serve."
Suzanne
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highly recommended dishes include the succulent mix meat kebabs, flavorful lamb biryani, tender chicken skewers, and the hot, soft bread.
Yes, the bread is consistently praised as hot, soft, super delicious, and addictive, perfect for dipping.
Some diners have noted minor issues like incomplete orders, small portions for sides like chips, or occasional cold bread.
Visiting during off-peak hours can help avoid potential shortages of popular dishes and ensure a smoother dining experience.
Shams Restaurant specializes in Afghan cuisine, offering a mix of North Indian and Mediterranean influences.
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Shams is an Afghan restaurant that is highly recommended for its delicious and succulent dishes. Its menu includes a variety of meats, such as chicken skewers, lamb biryani, and mix meat kebab, all of which are packed with flavour and cooked to perfection. The bread is also a highlight, served hot and soft, and goes well with the yoghurt sauce and oil from the chicken skewers.
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