Afghan Restaurant in Orlando's SoDo District
Kababs grilled over open flame, seasoned rice, fresh naan and family recipes passed down through generations. Halal. Made from scratch, every day.
Call or text (321) 247-5035
From Kandahar to Orlando
Ariana Kabab brings the bold, traditional flavors of Afghanistan to Orlando. We are a counter-service kitchen, so lunch is quick and dinner is relaxed, and nothing is shortcut on the way to your plate.
Every dish is prepared in-house from fresh ingredients: meat marinated overnight and grilled to order on the skewer, basmati steamed the slow way, warm naan on every plate, and a pot of cardamom chai waiting at the end. These are the recipes our family has cooked for generations, served the way they are served at home, in generous portions meant to be shared.
We are the only Afghan restaurant in Orlando, and one of the few in the city that is 100% Zabiha halal. Whether you grew up on this food or are tasting it for the first time, you are welcome at our table.
Scratch Kitchen
100% made in-house from fresh ingredients. No pre-made bases, no shortcuts.
Open Flame
Kababs grilled to order on the skewer over live fire for real char and smoke.
Zabiha Halal
All of our meat is 100% Zabiha halal. No exceptions.
Counter Service
Order at the counter, sit where you like. Fast for lunch, easy for families.
Halal Food in Orlando You Can Trust
All of our meat is 100% Zabiha halal, hand-slaughtered according to Islamic tradition. Every kabab, every plate, every day. No exceptions.
Our chicken, beef and lamb are sourced from trusted halal suppliers. Nothing on the menu contains pork or alcohol, and our marinades, sauces and desserts are made in our own kitchen so you know what is in them.
Afghan Kabab (Kabob), the Way It Is Meant to Be
Kabab is the heart of Afghan cooking and the heart of our menu. Three things make ours worth the trip.
The Marinade
Chicken, beef and lamb are marinated overnight in the spice blend our family has used for generations, so the flavor goes all the way through. Nothing is grilled the day it is seasoned.
The Fire
Every skewer is grilled to order over open flame. Tikka is charred at the edges and tender inside. Kofta and chapli are seared until the crust snaps.
The Plate
Every kabab plate comes with fragrant basmati rice, warm naan, fresh salad and our house sauces. Add a chai and you have eaten like an Afghan family.
A Piece of Afghanistan in SoDo
Black, gold and hand-woven color. Come in for a quick lunch at the counter or stay for a pot of chai.
The Photo Wall
A gallery of Afghanistan: its mountains, bazaars, bread ovens and the people behind these recipes. Bring a friend who has never been and give them the tour.
Quick at the Counter
Order, grab a number, and your plate comes out hot from the grill. Takeout and online ordering for the days you cannot sit down.
Frequently Asked
Is Ariana Kabab halal?
Yes. All of our meat is 100% Zabiha halal (hand-slaughtered). There is no pork or alcohol anywhere on the menu.
Is your meat Zabiha?
Yes, 100%. Every cut of chicken, beef and lamb we serve is Zabiha halal, hand-slaughtered by our suppliers. No exceptions and nothing to ask about at the counter.
What is Afghan food like?
Think grilled kababs (kabobs), fragrant basmati rice like Kabuli palaw, fresh naan, dumplings such as mantu, and cardamom chai. It is rich and aromatic rather than hot, with yogurt, herbs and slow-cooked flavor. If you like Persian, Pakistani or Mediterranean food, you will feel right at home.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes. Bolani, souzi (Afghan spinach), banjaan (eggplant), samosa, hummus and the falafel wrap are all vegetarian, with a vegetarian platter coming soon, along with most sides, teas and desserts. Look for the V mark on the menu.
Where are you, and is there parking?
1737 S Orange Ave, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32806, in the SoDo district just south of downtown Orlando. There is plenty of free parking in the rear (no parking out front). From S Orange Ave, turn onto E Hollenbeck St, the street just north of us, and the first lot on your right is ours, with a second lot just behind it. The narrow service road just south of the building also leads to the same lots.
Do you offer takeout, delivery or catering?
Takeout is available every day, and you can order online for pickup. Delivery is coming soon. For office lunches and events, call us at (321) 247-5035 and we will put together a kabab spread for your group.
Find Us in SoDo
- Address
- 1737 S Orange Ave, Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32806
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- (321) 247-5035
- Parking
- Plenty of free parking in the rear. There is no parking out front. From S Orange Ave, turn onto E Hollenbeck St (the street just north of us, next to Orangetheory) and the first lot on your right is ours, with a second lot right behind it. There is also a small service road off S Orange Ave just south of the building that wraps around to the same lots, but it is a tight driveway, so E Hollenbeck is the easier way in.
- Service
- Counter service · Dine-in · Takeout
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