There are a lot of special restaurants that have been serving incredibly delicious food in Vancouver for years. They are special because of the cultural influence over their food. All cuisines have a cultural influence and that’s what makes them unique. There’s a particular restaurant that is well-known by culinary enthusiasts and it should be on everyone’s list of places to check out. Afghan Horseman is located at 202- 1833 Anderson Street, and it’s got the best authentic Afghani food. In fact, they’re the very first Afghan restaurant in Canada. They’ve been around since 1974. They’ve been serving gourmet Afghani cuisine to Vancouverites for a very long time and they’re still here because they’re so good at it. They’ve evolved over the years and have added dishes along the way but at their core, they bring the flavours of Afghanistan to Vancouver.

Afghanistan has a rich cultural heritage for many years. They share their borders with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, Pakistan and Iran. However, their cuisine takes inspiration from India, Greece, Mongolia and old Persia. They use the same spices that India and Greece have in their food and their style of cooking meat and making pasta comes from Persia and Iran. The rich spices and flavours make the food so delicious.

The restaurant has an amazing atmosphere that represents Afghani culture. Their curtains, lamps, mural art, sofas, seats and design is different from Western culture. It’s not just a chance to experience Afghani cuisine, it’s a chance to experience the culture. They’ve been recognized and awarded for their culinary excellence. They’ve won awards like the Best Middle Eastern Restaurant from the Georgia Straight’s Readers Choice Golden Plates Awards and The Vancouver Courier’s Stars of Vancouver Award. After reading all this, how can you not be a little intrigued and want to experience the cuisine.