Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Iselin: 9:50 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (732) 283-0900 to confirm.
Location & directions
1380 Oak Tree RdIselin, NJ 08830
About Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets
Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets is an Afghan restaurant you'll find at 1380 Oak Tree Rd in Iselin, New Jersey. It's part of our guide to 13 restaurants, cafes and bars in Iselin.
Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets's menu features 97 dishes and drinks across 13 sections, including Chaats, Specials, Mo Specials, Desserts, and Cold Appetizers. Listed prices range from $2.06 to $360.50, with a typical item around $16.48. You will find options like Dahi Papri, Falafel Stew, and Mo Special For 6.
Available service options are delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, late-night food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and on-site parking. Reservations are accepted; call (732) 283-0900 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Afghan Restaurant · Turkish
- Address
- 1380 Oak Tree Rd, Iselin, NJ 08830
- Phone
- (732) 283-0900
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 97 items · $2.06–$360.50
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Afghan restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Afghan restaurants across the US
Based on 20 menus with 1,311 priced items from Afghan restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $18.00.
At Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets the median listed price is $16.48, higher than the typical $11.99 for Afghan restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Baklava | 45% | $5.99 |
| Hummus | 45% | $6.99 |
| Rice | 40% | $4.47 |
| Bolani | 30% | $8.99 |
| Mango Lassi | 30% | $6.00 |
| Mantu | 30% | $10.99 |
| Lamb Chops | 25% | $25.99 |
| Sambosa | 25% | $9.99 |
Calculated from 20 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets there are 11 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 20 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Indian & South Asian (13), Pizza (2), Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (1), and Bakeries & Desserts (1).
Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets is the only Afghan restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Khorasan Kabab, 3.0 mi away.
15 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Indian & South AsianShalimar< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.4 mi
- PizzaOakwood Pizza0.6 mi
- SeafoodMing Restaurant0.7 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexChili's0.8 mi
What to expect at an Afghan restaurant
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants serve the cooking of Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Persia, Morocco and their neighbors. Expect grilled meats and kebabs, falafel, hummus and other dips, fresh salads, rice dishes and plenty of bread – often baked in house.
What to order
- Gyro or shawarma – spit-roasted meat in a pita or on a plate
- Falafel – a crisp chickpea fritter and a vegetarian staple
- Hummus and baba ghanoush – classic dips for the table
- Kebabs – chicken, lamb or kofta from the grill
Good to know
- Mezze platters are an economical way for groups to try many dishes.
- Much of the menu is naturally vegetarian or easy to adapt.
- Ask whether the pita is baked in house – it makes a difference.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets open on Sunday?
Yes, Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets located?
Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets is located at 1380 Oak Tree Rd, Iselin, NJ 08830.
What is the phone number of Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets?
You can call Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets at (732) 283-0900.
Does Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets?
Menu prices range from $2.06 to $360.50.
Does Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets take reservations?
Yes, Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets accepts reservations.
Is Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets open late?
Yes – Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets?
There are 20 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets. Nearby options include Shalimar (< 0.1 mi), Dunkin' (0.4 mi), and Oakwood Pizza (0.6 mi).
Are there other Afghan restaurants near Kandahar Restaurant & Lovely Sweets?
None within a mile. The closest is Khorasan Kabab, 3.0 mi away.
How much do Afghan restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 20 menus with 1,311 priced items from Afghan restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $18.00.
