Ariana (Maida Vale)

• I enjoyed the services the workers work very hard and the food is fresh and clean
• Ariana (Maida Vale) in general is pretty amazing
• The food here is simply heavenly
• The ambiance is also pretty inviting with the wonderful
• The entertainment of belly dancers and live music on weekend was also pretty amusing
• The food here is always very appetizing and cooked perfectly
• The food here is a true delicacy and worth a try
• The service staff is thoughtful of your needs and one feels welcome to be here
• The great combination of various chutneys served with almost every dish is something that always fascinated me
• Ariana (Maida Vale) is located quite obscurely
• We had the mantu and they were simply brilliant
• The service is very nice and amiable and it gives great value for money
• The Persian hospitality was clearly defied
• I was here after reading its review in the paper and was in for a disappointment
• Some places are made just for enjoying their food
• S a simple hall style dining area with a TV playing the latest Bollywood music
• The closest station is Royal Oak and they do not seem to have a website
• Ariana (Maida Vale) was recommended to me by my Afghani friend who said this is one of the places they visit when there is a special occasion or a family function
• S side of the family is from Afghanistan but she grew up in Pakistan so there was never any Afghani influence in her cooking
• I do remember my dad taking us (when I was 5 6 years old) to this Afghani restaurant in Islamabad&rsquo
• The massive naans served with equally massive Chappali Kebabs are one of my most favourite meals EVER
• The pureed aubergine made with herbs and onions is just out of this world
• A slightly different aubergine starter is the Borani e Badenjan which is served with yogurt and dry mint which is equally as good but Kashk e Badenjan will always be my favourite
• The BEST thing about Afghani/Iranian food is the quantity it&rsquo
• The Ghormeh Kofta is also a favourite I always order
• The mince meatballs with split chick peas is rich and full of flavour
• What you absolutely HAVE to order is the Kabuli Pulao
• S a mountain of rice with carrots and raisins and underneath is the most tender piece of lamb shank&hellip
• We also ordered the lamb chops with salad (to make ourselves feel better

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