Ashak

The best Ashak I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The subtly sweet from dried fruit intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. cardamom was used without hesitation, the way it should be. Afghan hospitality tradition demands feeding guests regardless o…

Ashak at this place was fine. The aromatic with cardamom and saffron flavour was there but not distinguished. qorma onion sauce was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. Afghan hospitality tradition d…

Some dishes exist to comfort and Ashak is absolutely in that category. The subtly sweet from dried fruit quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. bolani stuffing herbs does work that no substitute can replicate. Afghan hospitality tradition demands feeding g…

I spent an afternoon making Ashak from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting cardamom right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The subtly sweet from dried fruit result was rewarding once I got it right. Afghan hospitality tradition demands feeding guests reg…

I was looking forward to Ashak here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The aromatic with cardamom and saffron character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with saffron or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. Afghan hospitality tradit…