An Array of Afghan Kebabs, and a Tilt Toward India

GIVEN that Afghanistan lies at the crossroads of India, China and the Middle East, we might well expect the food to reflect all of those influences. But, aside from the kebabs, what a meal at Shish Kebab House most brings to mind is a quieter version of Indian cuisine. The restaurant’s West Hartford location, which opened in August 2006, replaced the original Shish Kebab House on Franklin Street in Hartford. For those who knew the old place, the menu here is the same.. More

AWARD WINNING SHISH KEBAB HOUSE OF AFGHANISTAN OPENS NEW LOCATION IN WEST HARTFORD CENTER

West Hartford, CT –On Wednesday, October 25, 2006 the Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan held a gathering to celebrate the opening of their new restaurant in West Hartford Center. West Hartford’s Mayor, Scott Slifka and the Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on that evening. More

The Long Road
By Nathan Conz, Staff Writer 

"A lot of people remember that place because of the radio commercials: 'Don't cook tonight. Call Chicken Delight,'" says Aaron Sarwar, the 18-year-old son of Halima Sarwar, whose family got out of the fried chicken business and opened up the Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan on Franklin Avenue in 1988. More

By DANIELA ALTIMARI, Staff Writer 

Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan enchants diners well before they take a seat at one of its cozy tables. The air is redolent with spices; the walls are painted soft, mustard yellow; and beautiful rugs are everywhere - even under glass on the tops of tables. More

By STEVE & LISA ALCAZARI, Staff Writer 

Afghan food - with its grilled meats, yogurt sauces, and spicy dumplings - is hard to find, but worth seeking. More