Afghanistan's national dish, done right: fragrant basmati rice slow-cooked in beef broth, layered with caramelized carrots and raisins, and topped with a tender, slow-braised beef shank. A house special at Shinwari Karahi.
Kabuli Pulao is the national dish of Afghanistan — long-grain basmati rice slow-cooked in a well-seasoned broth so every grain absorbs deep, savoury flavour, then finished with sweet caramelized carrots and plump raisins for a signature sweet-and-savoury balance.
Our version is topped with a whole beef shank braised low and slow until the meat falls off the bone. It's a hearty, generous dish that reviewers consistently call out as one of our best rice offerings.
Rice Dishes Fan
"The kabuli pulao with shank and biryani are outstanding — the rice is fragrant, cooked just right, and the meat portions are generous. The flavours remind me of home cooking from Afghanistan and Pakistan, and everything is halal and family-friendly."
Family Group
"One of the best Shinwari/Pakistani spots in northeast Calgary. The goat and lamb karahi are packed with flavour, the meat is tender and the spices are authentic without being overwhelmingly hot. Portion sizes are large enough for families and prices are reasonable for the quantity of food."
First-Time Visitor
"Impressed by the cleanliness, portion sizes and taste of the food, especially the chicken karahi and fresh naan. Great value for money — two dishes easily fed our group. We'll definitely be back to try the nihari and kebabs."
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11 Castleridge Boulevard NE
Calgary, AB T3J 1L2, Canada
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Mon–Thu: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fri: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM