Afghan Kitchen

You're walking past the green on a Tuesday evening when the smell of charcoal and spiced meat pulls you in. Afghan Kitchen does exactly what it says: no faffing about with fusion nonsense, just honest food that's been feeding people for centuries. The room itself is stripped back—you're here for the qabuli palaou, the tender lamb kofta and those insanely good breads that arrive warm. It's become a proper neighbourhood fixture because locals have worked out that you can eat brilliantly here without breaking the bank.