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Afghan Royal Restaurant

224/240 Dumaresq St, Campbelltown NSW 2560, Australia

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224/240 Dumaresq St, Campbelltown NSW 2560, Australia

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+61 2 4626 8007
HoursMonday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:50 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Afghan Royal Restaurant

Campbelltown locals head to Afghan Royal Restaurant for fragrant Kabuli Palaw and charcoal-grilled skewers paired with giant naan. Settle onto the traditional takht platforms to dig into generous platters of seasoned lamb, chicken salan, and steamed mantu. Weekend regulars show up early for hearty bowls of slow-simmered lamb paya, finishing with cardamom-laced qahwa.

  • Takht Floor Seating: Raised takht carpet platforms and Afghan tunes offer a traditional cultural setting for group meals.
  • Kabuli Palaw & Charcoal Grills: Generous servings of slow-cooked rice, charred chicken kebabs, mantu dumplings, and fresh naan.
  • Traditional Morning Specialties: Traditional slow-cooked dishes like Lamb Paya and Kale Pache served hot with fresh flatbread.
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Why Choose Afghan Royal Restaurant

Discover why diners and event hosts choose Afghan Royal Restaurant for authentic meals and gatherings

  • Hearty Afghan Portions

    Dishes such as freshly cooked charcoal chicken and Kabuli Palaw are served in generous, satisfying portion sizes.

    The rice portion was generous too, definitely worth it.

    Mustafa Zahid Baig

  • Traditional Specialty Dishes

    Alongside classic kebabs, the kitchen prepares authentic traditional specialties such as Kale Pache and Lamb Paya.

    Tasty Kale Pache and bread.

    Majid Honarvar

  • Traditional Takht Seating

    Guests can enjoy meals seated on traditional cultural takht floor platforms for an authentic Afghan setting.

    The cosy atmosphere, complete with traditional takht seating, adds a beautiful, authentic touch.

    Abid Iqbal

  • Cultural Dining Atmosphere

    Diners experience cultural ambience enriched by Afghan background music, scenic portraits, and authentic hospitality.

    Nice place to have heart warming food with soulful Afgan music in the background and some scenic portraits from Afghanistan.

    Naveen Oonnittan

  • Dedicated Event Catering

    The team caters weddings and community celebrations with organized setup and dedicated on-site assistance.

    Sayed stayed the whole time to make sure everything was okay. My whole experience with him and Afghan Royal restaurant was perfect

    Wise Lotus

  • Hospitable Group Gatherings

    Large groups and milestone gatherings receive attentive, seamless dining service that keeps celebrations smooth and enjoyable.

    Everything was well-organized, and the service was smooth and reliable, which made our special occasion even more enjoyable and stress-free.

    Sadat Rabia

Authentic, slow-cooked Afghan specialties and signature national dishes

  • Kabuli Palaw

    Honestly, this was so good. I specifically wanted to try their Kabuli Palau.

    Mustafa Zahid Baig

  • Kale Pache

    Tasty Kale Pache and bread.

    Majid Honarvar

  • Mantu

    FANTASTIC and delicious food it was really worth traveling from city to enjoy their well known dumpling

    Julie J (A/X Publisher Digital)

  • Lamb Paya

    This time tried their breakfast it was finger licking specially their Lamb Paya with naan.

    Maryam Zahra

Other favorites

Traditional Afghan breads, beverages, and desserts to complete your feast

  • Naan

    the naan is the best I've ever had bar none. I'm not an expert on how different cultures make their naan but this seems like a more traditional dough and cooking method to what anyone else is doing. The naan are HUGE

    Gin William

  • Sheer Chai

    Best sheer chai. Strong authentic creamy.

    Willow M Sage

  • Bolani

    the Bolani is sensational

    Gin William

  • Falooda

    The falooda is also very good.

    Naveen Oonnittan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful cultural traditions and warm, hands-on hospitality that make dining memorable.

  • Traditional Takht Floor Seating

    Guests can dine on traditional carpeted takht platforms, offering a cultural floor-sitting setting that elevates casual and group gatherings into an authentic Afghan experience.

  • Traditional Qahwa and Sheer Chai Service

    Dinners can be completed with authentic traditional hot beverages like post-meal digestive qahwa tea or strong, authentic creamy sheer chai.

  • On-Site Event Hosting & Menu Planning

    For weddings and private events, host Sayed conducts personalized pre-event menu consultations and attends in person to set up and oversee meal service throughout the occasion.

  • Attentive Owner Table Visits

    The owner personally greets dining tables during meals to check on the dining experience and answer questions about the authentic Afghan dishes.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips for your visit to Afghan Royal Restaurant

  • Experience Traditional Takht Seating

    For an authentic Afghan experience, opt for the traditional takht floor seating platforms when dining in.

  • Expect Generous Serving Sizes

    Portions for rice and meat dishes are very generous, so consider sharing or planning to take leftovers home.

  • Take Advantage of Ample Parking

    The restaurant provides ample on-site parking, making it easy to visit with family groups or large gatherings.

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