The Moon and Maybe - (Near Kensington and Chelsea, london)

REZ From the moment you step inside, Bamyan Restaurant works its magic. The air is filled with the incredible, silken aroma of authentic Afghan spices and freshly baked bread—a smell that immediately promises a culinary journey. This promise is fulfilled with every single bite. The beauty of the place is undeniable. The décor is stunning, featuring huge, majestic wall pictures of the Bamyan mountains and landscapes. They dont just decorate the space; they speak to you, telling stories of heritage and beauty, creating an atmosphere that is both grand and warmly welcoming. And the food? Absolutely exceptional. The taste is the true star here. Each dish was bursting with flavour, clearly made with passion and traditional recipes. The smell of the fresh, hot Afghan bread alone is enough to make your mouth water and soul happy. It’s the kind of meal that doesnt just satisfy your hunger—it reminds you of home, of family, and of cherished memories. This is all complemented by the wonderfully friendly and hospitable staff, who make you feel like an honoured guest in their home. Our Saturday night gathering turned into an amazing, memorable evening for our entire group. If you are looking for more than just a meal, if youre seeking a genuine taste of Afghan culture and warmth right in the heart of London, I cannot recommend Bamyan Restaurant highly enough. It is a perfect place for friends, family, and anyone who appreciates incredible food in a beautiful setting. We will most certainly be back

Madi Bennett Ash was our waitress, and she was so attentive, great food and cocktail recommendations too! The menu selection is brilliant, had such a good experience here. Would 100% come back!

Austin Neubert The food was absolutely amazing. Best Indian food our party has ever had. 10/10. If I could rate it 6 stars I would. We got the butter chicken, the malai chicken tikka, chicken mangalore, and of course with some steamed rice and naan bread. The dishes were packed with flavor and spice, the chicken was perfectly cooked and moist, and our plates were left empty when we finished. It was our first time at this restaurant, but the waitress was very helpful in explaining dishes and making sure our order was correct. All the other staff made sure we were comfortable too. I highly recommend going here!!

Donald The ambience is an unassuming cafe but don’t be fooled, the food is wonderful and the service (Bianca) is welcoming and friendly with a subtle twinkling eye humour that Europeans will recognise and feel at home. We had the chicken and mixed grill skewers. The meat was very high quality, perfectly cooked, moist and delicious. It was served with a very good mixed salad, chips and rice which turned out to be a great flavour combo. We ordered a jug of the house red which was Portuguese and very good. We prefer Portuguese wines so no surprise. Bianca thought we’d like romantic English language music but we asked her to restore the Portuguese music which created the perfect atmosphere for us to enjoy the wonderful food. We finished with pastel de nata custard tarts as dessert which were even better than we’d had in Portugal. Needless to say, we highly recommend this restaurant and as we stay in the area regularly, we are coming back soon.

Gemma Benjamin First time visiting this area of London & we were so pleased we found a Franco Manca around the corner from our hotel. We were greeted very warmly by Tomasso, who went above & beyond for myself and my partner. Our meal was delicious as usual & the tiramasu was amazing. Tomasso asked about our stay and gave great recommendations of things to do in London that we didnt know about, despite it not being our first time in London. Defintely check in and look for Tomasso! We will be back next time. Thank you.

Jessie Cheng We ordered eight courses, and everything impressed us. The highlight was definitely the Wagyu beef stew! The meat was so tender, it practically melted in my mouth. It was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend dining here. It’s a hidden gem in London!