Afghani Cuisine

Knoxville, TN · Afghan restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Knoxville
#27
of 939 restaurants
City Percentile
89%
rating percentile
Address
Afghani Cuisine, 117 Cedar Ln, Knoxville, TN 37912
Phone
(865) 443-9404
Website
www.afghanicuisineknoxville.com/menu
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM

Afghani Cuisine is a restaurant located in Knoxville, TN. It is one of 939 restaurants listed in Knoxville. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Knoxville city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Afghani Cuisine

We are a family and immigrant owned halal food truck. We specialize in halal and afghani cuisine

Hours

Saturday10 AM–10 PM
Sunday10 AM–10 PM
Monday10 AM–10 PM
Tuesday10 AM–10 PM
Wednesday10 AM–10 PM
Thursday10 AM–10 PM
Friday10 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 EMREDDIN · Feb 2026

Afghani Cuisine in Knoxville, Tennessee is truly one of the best dining experiences my family and I have had in the United States. I’ve traveled across many states, and in most places you only find dry dishes or basic grilled food. Here, however, you can enjoy fresh, hot, home-style meals, including comforting stews and traditional dishes. Although the name says Afghan cuisine, the flavors are very close to Central Asian and especially Turkish home cooking. You feel as if you are eating in your own home. Everything is prepared daily with fresh ingredients. The place is extremely clean, hygienic, and welcoming. Finding halal, fresh, and truly home-cooked food in America is not easy — this place is a true blessing. Even at my age, I can honestly say I have rarely experienced food this del

★★★★★ 5.0 Damir Bilalov · Feb 2026

Incredible experience ordering rice (plov), shawarma and some chicken thing that I forgot the name of. Everything is delicious, flavorful and very balanced. I should also add that the food is of top quality and you can taste it. The owner is a wonderful man. I’m now definitely a lifetime customer!

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael Oxendine · Dec 2025

I decided to try this place for dinner while traveling through Knoxville. First experience with Afghani food and I thought it was pretty good! Portions are also decent compared to the price. I got the goat meat instead of beef, which was delicious. I will say, I did not receive much meat; however, I was pretty full/satisfied by the time I finished my plate. Customer service was top tier! The owner came out and explained each menu item to me and made sure I was satisfied with what I ordered. Definitely would eat at this place again the next time I’m in Knoxville, check it out!

★★★★★ 5.0 Cool Dude · Mar 2026

I came up to the truck unsure what I would want so I asked him what he recommended, ended up with a chicken bulani with extra food! The guy was so kind keeping me updated on times since everything is cooked only once ordered so you know it's fresh! The smell alone was enough to make me start salivating. Definitely bringing my friends and family here next time! :D

★★★★★ 5.0 Cybertron Mystery · Jan 2026

I had lunch from the Afghan Cuisine food truck, and it was a great experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The spices were perfectly balanced, giving the dish a rich taste without being overwhelming. The meat was tender, and the rice was aromatic and cooked just right. The portions were generous and very satisfying, especially for a food truck meal. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Overall, it was a delicious and comforting lunch, and I would definitely recommend the Afghan Cuisine food truck to anyone looking to try authentic and tasty Afghan food.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Healthy Options ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Small Plates ✓ Breakfast ✓ Casual

Services

Afghan restaurant

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