We’ve been coming to Maimana in Ajax since it first opened. Maimana Naan & Kabab is a great place for fresh Afghan kabab and rice dinners. They offer fresh cooked beef and chicken kababs, lamb chops and vegetarian meals in Northern Afghan style.
Flavours From Asia, Mediterranean and Middle East
Afghan foods are influenced by the flavours from central Asia, Mediterranean, Turkish, Persian and Indian cooking.
Maimana in Ajax serves Halal food. It is often crowded with families eating together on the weekends, and it’s a pleasure to see. You line up at the cash register to order, and go find a table. You can also take out.
A second location has opened in Whitby. It’s nice to see them be successful.
Maimana in Ajax has Accessible Afghan Meals
I’ve introduced many friends to Afghan dining by sharing that the chicken breast kabab meals are not too different from the Greek kabobs, rice and salad they commonly order. The chicken kabab has a mild flavour and isn’t scary for those who don’t enjoy spice.
The chicken tandoori, on the other hand, has the flavours of Indian tandoori, and the red colour with a bit of spice.
If you love spicy, Maimana offers a red hot sauce which gives you access to additional levels of heat. When we first started coming here, the owner would bring out a tray of homemade sauces to set at the table. The red hot sauce is a bit too hot for me.
Another favourite dish is the beef tikka kabab. The beef is tender and delicately spiced to be flavourful without heat.
The offer a mixed grill. It’s perfect if you want to try chicken, shish kabab (ground beef) and beef tikka.
Vegetarian and Vegan Choices on the Menu
For vegetarians, Dolma is bell peppers stuffed with vegetables and beans, cooked in a tomato sauce. Eggplant borani mixes eggplant with tomatoes, red peppers, onion and garlic topped with a yogurt-mint sauce.
Wraps are convenient to eat on the go, or for a sandwich alternative. Chicken breast, chicken tandoori, shish kabab and vegetarian versions are available. They fill them with the meat of your choice, lettuce, tomato, onion and a yogurt sauce.
Combos include a salad or fries, and a can of pop. The fries are really good, and are sprinkled with a small amount of herbs for some flavour.
Maimana offers an Afghan twist on burgers, too, though I haven’t tried them yet. Next time.
They make Firnee for dessert. This is a cardamom-scented pudding topped with walnuts. Try it if you get the chance, just for something different.
For drinks, they offer Coke-brand soft drinks, water, tea and a house doogh (a yogurt drink).
Parking is in a free lot in front of the restaurant. A wheelchair ramp is right next to the restaurant.
Order through Skip the Dishes.
Here are some other places to try in Ajax.
Enjoyed January, 2020.
Maimana Naan & Kabab
279 Kingston Rd E #7, Ajax, ON L1Z 0K5
+1 (905) 239-9292
