Mirwais Shandaiz Restaurant

Not surprisingly this is the only restaurant in Kandahar to sport a spinning disco light; don’t let the waiters in matching grotty England soccer shirts put you off, as they serve great Afghan food all day. Offerings include kebab, pulao (rice dish), mutton karai (diced mutton fried with chilli, tomato and spices and served with bread), mantu (steamed meat dumplings) and beef kufta (meatballs with different sauces served with rice). The food is fresh, portions are generous and the local seasonal juices and milkshakes are delicious. To finish off, try the home-made ice cream followed by a cup of chai and a sheesha pipe on the elevated takht area.