Overview Shahkar Restaurant & Cafe is an authentic Persian and Afghan restaurant located in Dandenong, Melbourne, Australia. Established in 2021, it offers a diverse menu that showcases the rich culinary traditions of Iran and Afghanistan. (shahkarrestaurant.com.au) Services Afghan Dishes: Qabeli Palaw: Steamed rice mixed with raisins and carrots, served with lamb shank. Chapli Kebab: Minced lamb mixed with herbs and spices, served with rice and bread. Mantoo: Ground lamb-stuffed dumplings served with garlic yogurt and Dahl korma. Ashak: Leek dumplings with garlic yogurt and red bean/Dahl sauce. Do Piaza: Diced lamb cooked with onion and herbs, served with rice or bread. Kofta with Rice: Lamb meatballs served with rice. Iranian Dishes: Zereshk Polo and Morgh: Steamed chicken Maryland served with barberry and saffron rice. Baghali Polo and Morgh: Steamed chicken Maryland served with dried dill and broad bean rice. Baghali Polo and Mahiche: Steamed lamb shank served with dried dill and broad bean rice. Shivid Polo and Mahi: Traditionally fried fish fillet served with dried dill and saffron rice. Ghormeh Sabzi: A popular Persian stew with diced lamb, dried lime, parsley, kidney beans, served with saffron rice. Gheimeh: A classic stew with diced lamb, dried lime, yellow split peas, tomato paste, served with saffron rice. Kebabs: Koobideh: Two skewers of marinated minced lamb, served with grilled tomato, mixed salad, and saffron rice. Joojeh: Two skewers of marinated chicken breast, served with grilled tomato, mixed salad, and saffron rice. Vaziri: A combination including a skewer of lamb mince and a skewer of chicken breast, served with grilled tomato, mixed salad, and saffron rice. Chenjeh: Two skewers of marinated lamb backstrap, served with grilled tomato, mixed salad, and saffron rice. Soltani: A combination including a skewer of lamb backstrap and a skewer of lamb mince, served with grilled tomato, mixed salad, and saffron rice. Bakhtiari Mix Special: A combination of lamb including a skewer of backstrap and a skewer of marinated chicken breast, served with grilled tomato, mixed salad, and saffron rice. Barg: A skewer of marinated Persian-style lamb backstrap, served with grilled tomato, mixed salad, and saffron rice. Momtaz: A combination including a chicken breast, skewer of lamb mince, and lamb backstrap, served with grilled tomato, mixed salad, and saffron rice. Shishlik: A skewer of perfectly cooked lamb cutlets (4 large pieces), served with grilled tomato, mixed salad, and saffron rice. Salads and Sides: Shirazi Salad: Finely diced cucumber, tomato, onion, dried mint, and lemon juice. Garden Salad: Finely chopped lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrots, corn, and homemade mayonnaise. Mediterranean Salad: Finely chopped lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, olives, feta cheese, and a traditional dressing. Mast-O-Khiar: Persian-style yogurt mixed with cucumber and dried mint. Mast-O-Mosir: Persian-style yogurt mixed with finely chopped shallots. Torshi: A variety of homemade pickled vegetables. Zeytoon Parvardeh: Persian-style olives marinated with pomegranate paste and walnuts. Drinks: Soft Drinks: 375ml cans and 1.25L bottles, including options like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Fanta, Sprite, Coke, Coke Zero, and Solo. Doogh: A traditional yogurt drink. Special Offers: Booking Menu 1: White rice, Sabzi Palak, drumstick & chips, lamb Qorma, salad, bread, tea, Jelabi, and a soft drink. Booking Menu 2: Qabuli, lamb meat, white rice, Sabzi Palak, drumstick & chips, lamb Qorma, salad, bread, tea, Jelabi, and a soft drink. Booking Menu 3: Qabuli, lamb meat, white rice, Sabzi Palak, drumstick & chips, lamb Qorma, Manto, eggplant, salad, bread, tea, Jelabi, and a soft drink. Booking Menu 4: Qabuli, lamb meat, white rice, Sabzi Palak, drumstick & chips, lamb Qorma, lamb shoulder roasted, chicken Kebab, Kobideh Kebab, Manto, eggplant, salad, bread, tea, Jelabi, and a soft drink. Specialties and Approach Shahkar Restaurant & Cafe specializes in authentic Persian and Afghan cuisine, offering a diverse menu that caters to various tastes. The restaurant provides special offers and booking menus, allowing customers to enjoy a variety of dishes in a single meal. (shahkarrestaurant.com.au) Credentials and Compliance Specific details regarding professional licenses, certifications, registrations, permits, awards, and insurance coverage are not explicitly mentioned on the official website or verified business profiles. What customers appreciate Generous portion sizes and flavorful dishes. Clean and spacious dining environment. Attentive and friendly staff. Areas served Dandenong, Melbourne, Australia. Keywords Afghan cuisine, Iranian cuisine, Persian dishes, Afghan dishes, kebabs, Persian kebabs, Afghan kebabs, Qabeli Palaw, Chapli Kebab, Mantoo, Ashak, Do Piaza, Kofta with Rice, Zereshk Polo and Morgh, Baghali Polo and Morgh, Baghali Polo and Mahiche, Shivid Polo and Mahi, Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheimeh, Koobideh, Joojeh, Vaziri, Chenjeh, Soltani, Bakhtiari Mix Special, Barg, Momtaz, Shishlik, Shirazi Salad, Garden Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Mast-O-Khiar, Mast-O-Mosir, Torshi, Zeytoon Parvardeh, soft drinks, Doogh, booking menus, special offers, Dandenong, Melbourne, Australia.