Wakha Restaurant Islamabad offers an authentic blend of Shinwari and Kabuli cuisine, bringing traditional Afghan and Pakhtun flavors to the heart of F-7 Markaz. From charcoal-grilled tikka and karahi cooked in natural lamb fat to Kabuli Pulao and rich Afghani platters, the restaurant focuses on organic ingredients, simple seasoning, and traditional cooking techniques.

Restaurant Details

STARTER’S

SHINWARI CUISINE

SHINWARI BBQ

Shinwari Lamb Tikka

Charcoal grilled lamb seasoned with salt & lamb natural fat.

Shinwari Boneless Lamb Tikka

Charcoal grilled lamb seasoned with salt & lamb natural fat.

Grilled Lamb Ribs

Fresh lamb ribs charcoal grilled to perfection.
Choice of marinating: Salted / Spicy

Shinwari Boneless Chicken Karahi

Fresh Chicken cooked in lamb natural fat or fresh butter, tomatoes & green chilies.

Zafrani Kebab Karahi

Fine Veal minced & marinated with zafran & Afghani spices, fresh butter, tomatoes, green chilies & salt.

Larlayee Karahi

Fresh lamb cooked in olive oil, onion, green chilies & salt.

Vegetable Karahi

Fresh vegetables cooked in butter, tomatoes, green chilies & salt.

Dumpukht / Rosh

Succulent lamb meat cooked on a very low flame in its juices & bone marrow with potatoes, flavored with aromatic herbs & spices served with rice or your choice of bread.

KABULI CUISINE

Kabuli Pulao (Beef/Chicken/Lamb/Plain)

Afghan delicacy consisting of long grained steamed rice cooked in a seasoned broth topped with fried sliced carrots & raisins.

Kabuli Tikka

Fresh boneless beef cubes marinated in Afghani spices, charcoal grilled with lamb natural fat served with Afghan sauce.

Kabuli Kebab

Minced Veal seasoned with Afghani herbs and spices, charcoal grilled with tomatoes served with Afghan special sauce.

Chopan Kebab

Fresh chunks of lamb with bone marinated in Afghani spices, charcoal grilled served with Afghan special sauce.

Degi Kebab

Chunks of fine Veal tenderloin marinated with onion, yogurt, salt and green chilies cooked to perfection and served with Afghan special sauce.

SHINWARI CHICKEN TIKKA

Charcoal grilled chicken seasoned with salt.

Zafrani Kebab

Fine beef minced & marinated with Zafran & Afghani spices charcoal grilled to perfection served with mint sauce.

Chicken Chargna Namkeen

Whole charcoal grilled chicken seasoned with salt.

SHINWARI KARAHI

Shinwari Lamb Karahi

Fresh lamb cooked in lamb natural fat, tomatoes, green chilies & salt.

Shinwari Boneless Lamb Karahi

Shinwari Chicken Karahi

Pata Tikka Lamb Liver

Charcoal grilled lamb liver wrapped in a thin layer of fat from lamb stomach and seasoned with salt, served with special Afghani sauce.

Beef Seekh Kebab

Fine Veal minced & marinated with green chilies, coriander & onion served with Afghan sauce.

Lamb Leg Roast

Whole leg of lamb covered in fresh garlic, Afghani herbs, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice, steamed and charcoal grilled to perfection served with rice or bread.

Spicy Chicken Tikka

Charcoal grilled chicken seasoned with Wakha Special Spices.

Chapal Kebab

Minced Veal seasoned with green chilies, egg, fresh herbs, mint, coriander & spices.

Kabuli Chicken Tikka

Fresh boneless chicken cubes marinated in Afghani spices, charcoal grilled served with Afghan special sauce.

Kofta Nakhod

Seasoned beef meatballs cooked with ground chickpeas, onions & spices.

Wakha Forte Wakha Platter

Combination of Shinwari Lamb Tikka, Shinwari Chicken Tikka, Kabuli Beef Tikka, Kabuli Beef Kabab, Kabuli Chicken Tikka, Kabuli Pulao & Naan.

Sohbat

Mouth watering organic (Desi) chicken gravy served on bed of fresh hot breads (Chapattis).

Khadda Sajji

Succulent whole lamb cooked on a very low flame in its juices & bone marrow with potatoes & flavored with aromatic herbs & spices served with rice or bread.

BREADS

COLD BEVERAGES

HOT DRINKS

DESSERT

Overview

Wakha Restaurant Islamabad is a popular destination for authentic Shinwari and Kabuli cuisine. Known for its charcoal-grilled tikka, slow-cooked karahi in natural lamb fat, Kabuli Pulao, and traditional Afghani platters, the restaurant offers generous portions and rich flavors. From family dinners to large group platters like the Wakha Forte Wakha Platter and Khadda Sajji, it caters to both casual diners and large gatherings while maintaining traditional cooking methods and authentic taste.