5.0
1 review

Watan Restaurant

233 Ilford Lane, Ilford, England

AfghanPakistani$$

About Watan Restaurant

Discover the top-rated Afghan restaurant in Southall, renowned as the first Watan Restaurant since 1994! Family-run and committed to quality, we serve authentic Afghan and Pakistani halal cuisine, featuring dishes like our signature Watan grills cooked on a traditional charcoal grill and the house-famous Kabuli Pulao. Our diverse menu includes aromatic biryanis, tender kebabs, and hearty curries, showcasing the true essence of Afghan and Pakistani cooking.

Halal summary

The menus clearly state that halal food is served. All food at this restaurant is certified halal.

Fully halal
No alcohol allowed

HalalRank

Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.

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Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Amenities

Parking space
Restroom

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Location

233 Ilford Lane, Ilford, England

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Feb 22, 2026
5

The restaurant was absolutely buzzing when we arrived. It was packed, but we were seated after about a 10-minute wait, which was reasonable given how busy it was. We ordered the mixed platter, a chicken karahi, and some extra naan and roti to share. The food was incredible! The lamb and chicken tikka were perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavour, while the kofte kebabs were delicious and juicy. The rice was seasoned really well, and there was easily enough food for five people. Everything served was truly a 10/10 with generous portions, great taste, and excellent quality throughout. Would definitely recommend Watan for anyone looking for authentic, well-cooked dishes and a lively dining experience.