Khyber Grill

Walk into Khyber Grill and you're immediately hit with the smell of charcoal and spices—the kind of smell that makes you properly hungry. You'll find yourself tucked away on Ilford Lane surrounded by locals who know exactly what they're ordering, families spreading across tables, groups of mates breaking bread together. The menu reads like a greatest hits of Afghan cuisine: succulent lamb and chicken kebabs cooked over open flames, rice dishes that are actually worth the calories, and dals that taste like someone's grandmother spent all afternoon on them. Service is genuine and quick; they're not trying to overcomplicate things here.