Sahar Afghan Restaurant

Restaurant · Middle Eastern · Sandwiches & deliNewport4.4 (205 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

24 dishesmenu read 1 Novsaharafghanrestaurant.com.au

Always confirm with staff

What the menu saysChef's note states the Afghan Chutney is made with walnuts. The Afghan Salad is listed as Vegan but its description includes yogurt; confirm with the venue.

Chef's note states the Afghan Chutney is made with walnuts. The Afghan Salad is listed as Vegan but its description includes yogurt; confirm with the venue.

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Mantoo$15
Dumplings filled with beef and onion, topped with tomato and lentils sauce with garlic yogurt
Likely gluten, dairy (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists dumpling, dumplings): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Bolani$15
Pan seared pastry filled with potato and chives, served with yogurt or chutney
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pastry): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Banjan Boranee$15
Pan seared eggplant in tomatoes with garlic yogurt, garnished with dry mint
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Kadoo Boranee$15
Pan seared pumpkin with caramelised onion and garlic yogurt
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Mixed Entree (2 People)$30
Mixed Entree (4 People)$60
Kabul Pallow with Lamb$29
Afghanistan's most traditional dish: Basmati rice cooked in caramelised onion, lamb and Afghan spices garnished with julienne carrots and su
Lamb Subzee$30
Slow cooked lamb cooked in a sauce with spinach, spring onions, dill, coriander and served with cucumber yogurt
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Beef Korma$32
Tender beef cooked with yellow lentils in a rich tomato sauce
Chicken E-Samaruq$32
Chicken and mushroom in a creamy sauce with Afghan spices, mushroom and cherry tomatoes
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Fish Korma$34
Fish of the day with green peas in a rich garlic, ginger and tomatoes sauce
Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Beef Kofta$30
A blend of cardamom, coriander, capsicum and onion with ground beef to make Afghan kofta balls
Lamb or Chicken Kebob$32
Choice of lamb or chicken kebob marinated in our special blend of herbs and spices. Served with Afghan chutney, naan bread, cucumber mint yo
Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Loobia$16
Red kidney beans cooked in rich tomatoes, garlic and onion sauce
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Kachaloo$16
Potatoes and green peas in garlic and tomatoes sauce
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Dahl$16
Traditional Afghan dahl, lentils cooked with Afghan spices
Afghan Salad$10
Mixed leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, radish and red onion and yogurt
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Afghan Naan$5
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Basmati Rice$6
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Afghan Chutney$5
Homemade combination of secret spices, capsicum, chili, orange. Made from fresh herbs and walnuts (per chef's note)
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut, walnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Cucumber & Mint Yogurt$5
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Baklava$16
Homemade baklava served with ice cream
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists baklava): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Afghan Rice Pudding$15
Traditional homemade Afghan rice pudding
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)
Banquet$65
Recommended for groups of 6 people and over. Entrees: Mantoo, Bolani, Banjan Boranee, Kadoo Boranee. Mains: 3 main dishes of your choice. De
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (saharafghanrestaurant.com.au)

Drinks Menu

Rose & Lychee Spritz$18
Lychee, Rose Water, Rose Petals, Lime, Vodka, Prosecco
Flower Fizz$16
Mint, Cucumber, Elderflower Cordial, Fin & Tonic Water
Camel Back (Sahar Signature Cocktail)$22
Cardamom, Grapefruit, Amaretto, Disaronno, Orgeat, Lime
Middle Eastern Margaritta 2.0$20
Cucumber, Jalapeno, Lime, Tequila, Triple-sec, Chili Flake, Salt
Stormy Dessert$20
Pomergrante, Campari, Thyme, Spiced & Dark Rum, Ginger Beer
Green Eye$18
Kiwi, Lime, Midori, White Rum
Baklava Martini
Dessert Cocktail - Pistachio Liquor, White Creme de Cacao, Chocolate Syrup, Vodka, Pistachio Nuts
Espresso Martini$20
Fresh Coffee, Kahlua, Arabika, Vodka, Coffee Beans

Good to know

Restaurant

Vegetarian dishes (12)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 12 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
Vegan dishes (7)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 7 vegan dishes marked on the menu
Takes bookingsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: Books online via NowBookIt · source for Takes bookings

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	11 Robertson Rd, Newport NSW 2106, Australia
Area	Northern Beaches
Kind	Restaurant · Middle Eastern · Sandwiches & deli
Phone	+61 431 319 510
Website	saharafghanrestaurant.com.au
Booking	Online through NowBookIt
Google rating	4.4 from 205 reviews
Menu read	1 Nov 2026 from saharafghanrestaurant.com.au
Drinks list	8 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours	MondayClosed Tuesday5:30pm–9pm Wednesday5:30pm–9pm Thursday5:30pm–9pm Friday5:30pm–9pm Saturday5:30pm–9pm Sunday5:30pm–9pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

saharafghanrestaurant.com.au/menuHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
saharafghanrestaurant.com.au/menuHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
saharafghanrestaurant.com.au/menuHTML · read 1 Nov 2026

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Sahar Afghan Restaurant

Does Sahar Afghan Restaurant have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Sahar Afghan Restaurant coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Chef's note states the Afghan Chutney is made with walnuts.”. Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Sahar Afghan Restaurant open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 5:30pm–9pm. Wednesday: 5:30pm–9pm. Thursday: 5:30pm–9pm. Friday: 5:30pm–9pm. Saturday: 5:30pm–9pm. Sunday: 5:30pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Sahar Afghan Restaurant online?

Yes, through NowBookIt: https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=eda5efbc-6738-4e2e-aa5d-c551436606bd&venueid=10015&theme=light&colors=hex,3e2723

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