NSW: Crows Nest: Bamiyan Restaurant (Modern Afghan Cuisine)

Date visited: 26 April 2026

Good food, atmosphere and service, and they allow BYO.

Mantu (Dumplings): Steamed Lamb minced with onion dumplings. Topped with split peas, tomato and lamb mince sauce + yogurt & mint. (Very good)

Spicy Camel Skewers Marinated Camel shoulder Mince with onion, capsicum, chilli fluke (sic), salt and papers (sic) simply chargrilled on skewer + Salad, Naan and spicy dip”. (Delicious)

Koobideh Kabab: “Marinated Lamb mince with onion salt and black paper (sic) simply chargrilled skewer + salad and chutney”. (Plain. I would give this one a miss)

Kabuli Pallow Rice: Traditional Afghan rice topped with a layer of Julian caramelised carrots, sultanas and almond nuts.

Lamb Kurooti: “Signature dish Lamb gently cooked with yoghurt and as innovative blend with chef special spices and cooked on a gentle flame finished with cream sauce.”

Chicken Kurooti: “Chef favourite dish cooked with boneless chicken + chef special spices + tomato base sauce finished with onion, tomato and capsicum garnished with coriander.”