AFGHAN KEBAB IN SYDNEY AUSTRALIA | Kebab Al Hojat Merrylands BEFORE COVID LOCKDOWN Food Vlog Review
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Before Sydney's Covid Lockdown (I hope everyone is keeping well and safe in these tough times), I paid a visit to Merrylands to eat some Afghan Kebab! Merrylands is home to many different cultures, including families of Afghan, Lebanese, Indian, Pakistani and Asian descent. You'll find many Afghan restaurants lining the main road of Merrylands and this is one of my favourites!
We ordered the half platter of kebab! It was a bit of a reach lol, this usually feeds four. With the half platter, you'll get to try their whole range of chicken and lamb kebabs, including shami kebab, chicken kebab, tikka kebab, chopan kebab, dehqan kebab and chicken wings. My favourites were the shami and the dehqan chicken.
The kebab meat was paired with Afghan flatbread, freshly prepared in the tandoor oven, and salads and sauces. I also ordered the palaw brown rice and chalaw white rice as well. These were so delicious!
I'd definitely recommend trying it in a kebab wrap as well.
LOCATION:
KEBAB AL HOJAT
2/254 Pitt St, Merrylands NSW 2160
FOOD ORDERED:
Half Platter $45
with Rice $5 extra
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Hi everyone! This video was filmed in APRIL before the Sydney lockdown. Sydney's a lot different right now unfortunately - we can't dine in, restaurants are takeaway only, masks are mandatory etc. I hope all my fellow Sydneysiders are staying safe!
😓 hope you's are all doin alright over there bro.
Thanks for the message bro! We doing alright, can't wait to get back out there!
Great to see a food blogger in Sydney showing the diversity of the cities food and culture.
A lot do food bloggers/vloggers only go to the hottest new trends but miss showing how much diversity Sydney has to offer and appreciating how good some of the food in greater Sydney is.
Great to see this family business making amazing quality food and really caring about the quality of their food and their service.
Keep it going!
Thanks heaps Callum. Really appreciate it 🙂 definitely what it's all about! Something that's overlooked a lot but growing up in the south west, I've always wanted to help showcase it!
Totally agree!!..I always look forward to Kev's uploads👍😁❤️
You are the most underrated food vlogger on youtube!
The way you complement the food with emotion, raw reaction, simple videography and good quality sound is what makes me a big fan!!
Thank you so much, it means a lot!!
When I was a kid in Merrylands the most multicultural we would get is Italian and maybe Thai and later Turkish . Loving seeing the diversity there now!
It's a beautiful attribute to what Sydney is now isn't it! That's so interesting hearing what the community was like back in the day!
I haven't had good Afghani food since i was living in Kabul 8 years ago and kebab al hojat will be the first place i'll be going to when lockdown is over. Thank you.
Wow! I wonder what Kabul must have been like, that would have been an amazing experience!
It is truely a beautiful city and the food is just AMAZING. :)
I've gotta youtube some videos about it to see!
Went there on your recommendation. I must say 10/10!! Thanks man!
Woohoo!
Oh wow those kebabs looked fantastic 😍 I love afghani food, I had a few friends growing up who were from Afghanistan and I had their rice, bread and meat dishes. All sensational. You had a feast 👌🏼 yum!
I definitely over-ordered 😅 oh wow! Did you eat it at their family home or at a restaurant?
What a great insight to the Afghan food scene. Great job Kev - supporting our local businesses 🙌
Yo!!! Thanks so much for watching 😁
Nice to see you back you have been missed ..😊The lamb one is one of my favourite too and you have to have the dip and salad with that delicious bread ..yummy food ..🥰❤️great video ..x
Thanks for watching Irena 😁😁 hope you have been well! Can't get enough of the lamb + yoghurt sauce combo, so delicious
I am well thanks ..Hope you are too ..yes the lamb is so yum 🤤
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Love this place! Always get the shami wrap with the Kabuli palaw sooo good🤤
I can't wait to get back! It's been too long since I filmed this 🤤🤤🤤
Hey man,
I'm in Sydney, and I've been watching your videos while in lockdown.
Just finished your Bahn mi series, and really enjoyed them.
I love a good kebab ... its somewhat healthy, filling, and delicious !
I can't wait to get back to Cabra, and go to red lea for a box of chicken skin...YUMMO !
Stay safe mate.
👍🇦🇺
Jim.
Hey Jim! Thanks so much for watching mate, hope I've given you a taste of exploring Sydney while we're all stuck at home. Hope you're keeping safe!
The legend is back! Love your food vlogs mate. It's really great how you get some background and history of the establishment. Creating that connection to people. Next time I am in Syd I am going to hit this place up. Can I ask? Do you just ask the owners if they are happy to be in your vlog?
Oh thank you that's very humbling, thanks for the kind comment! 😁 Yeah usually I ask if I'm allowed to film first to be respectful, and then we get chatting so I learn a little more about the food and the history of the restaurant. Sometimes we get into wonderful conversations and I ask if they'd like to be on camera at all! I always think it's nice to give the families behind restaurants a platform to share their story 🙂
It looks scrumptious! What a great video again. Sorry I missed this one. Working from home has been a bit chaotic 😘 X
I miss eating at this joint! Wouldn't mind WFH hey :P
Love the channel mate!!! South West Sydney IMO has the best food in Sydney. So much variety, so delicious and really well priced!!! If you don't know now you know Sydney 😁
Thanks so much for watching Dan! Yes, I agree too, but maybe it's my bias since I grew up around here 😂 I love living here so I'm really happy I get to showcase it!
This pre-lockdown vid, making me jealous. Great episode as usual!
Thank you Michael! Wish this lockdown would get over and done with already sigh!
Thank you for your videos! Love the contents
Been living in Sydney for 13 years but always ended up going to same places etc
Didnt realise there are so many places i haven’t visited 🥺
Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to go when lockdown is over!
Hope you enjoy!
Your vlogs are getting better and better bro keep up the good work Kev 💪
My man! Thanks so much bro 😄
The boy is back!
Yessir 😁😁 sorry for not posting regularly with the lockdown!
Try dumpling called Mantou at the same shop next,it's the main dish in Afghanistan
Bring on the end of lockdown!! Also available in Sydney are awesome Iranian and Syrian kebabs... Love this type of food. Great rice also!
Could it come any sooner 😔😔😔 Where are your favourite Iranian and Syrian joints? Would love to have a try!
@@SydneyFoodBoy aarrggh!! Gladys just announced another 4 weeks 😭😭😭. No more 'travelling' around Sydney for a bit longer... Syrian in Merrylands. Persian in Hornsby. Iraqi was I think Fairfeild. And a great Turkish bbq restaurant rather than kebab joint Ocakbasi Meyhanee Rotisseri in Enmore... Have you tried much Sri Lankan in your wandering? Always after Sri Lankan recommendations!!
I haven't unfortunately! I have sooo many Sri Lankan joints on my list to visit. I was actually meant to head to one the day they decided to lock down 😩
Helloo I’m early! And Sydney is in lockdown and your videos are making it better
Thanks so much 😁 sorry for not posting as regularly with everything going on! Hope you and your family are keeping safe
Love the attitude and temperament of the vlogger, top review.
Subbed my brother.
Thanks heaps bro appreciate it so much 🙏🙏
Love it here, best Afghan kebab rolls!! Love the massive fresh bread!😋 our family's favourite, best price in Sydney for big family. Worth the 7km trip everytime. Good customer service.
Quality family hey!
Great content! Would love to see you visit multiple places in a local area in more videos or slightly shorten the videos if only visiting one restaurant but really great to see content on UA-cam being made for Sydney local's. Not specifically a Kebab but check out Mythos Yeeros Souvlaki in Minchinberry and the great Greek donut van next door!
Thank you Jess! I had a plan to do a few more of those suburb food tours (like the Cabra one!) butttt unfortunately covid hit 😅 Good feedback though, thanks for that! Where did you feel it was getting too long?
About the 12 min mark but that could just be my attention span 🤣
Noted!! I'll try to keep it shorter with one location videos. I'll probably aim for 10-12. Thanks Jess 🙂
It looks delicious. I ll try it when I m back in Sydney. Love Lebanese n Turkish food. Thanks for the video
Middle Eastern cuisine is some of the best, and we are blessed with choices in Sydney!
Thank you for visiting and posting
Ali! I hope you and your family have been well mate!
I love Afghan kebabs and they food is yummy ❤ I cook Afghan dishes I learn from my hazaraghi fiancé/partner ❤
Thank you for beautiful prestigious presentation 🌺🙏
YesSiRr!! Mate.. that looks good... love uR work... Merrylands ayy...lol!! Good job BrOthA... Stay Bless and Stay Safe out there big FellA!!
Thanks heaps my bro! Appreciate you, stay safe!
First job was in Merryland stockland. Da place sure has changed over the years. Nice vid BTW.
Thank you!!
I love to give a try, it looks so amazing.
Let me know what you think 🙂
Been waiting here in Syd lockdown for a new vid from you 👍
Appreciate you 🙏 sorry for not posting regularly during the lockdown! Hope you're keeping safe 🙂🙂
@@SydneyFoodBoy mate all good not posting during lockdown. It’s kinda hard!!! Stay safe mate 👍😂😂
Gotta imagine up some more videos for you guys 😁 might have to start doing a takeaway series if this goes on any longer hey
This video are making me want to go out and eat so badly 🥲
Sad daysssss 😭
I've just had dinner and this is totally making me hungry!!!
Sorry Nick 😜😜😜
Iv tried there food and its delicious, keep it up mate 👍🏻 good work, you will have to try Persian food specially Nikan resturant in Ryde
Nikan has been on my must try for a very long time!
🔥🔥🔥 review bro!!
Thanks heaps my bro!
Nice! Will def visit once lockdown ends
Just realised I can order delivery, will support them for sure
Hope you enjoy M 😁
I’m jealoussss!!! One day when nsw opens back up 😭 first place I’ll get back to!!
Feels like we'll never open up 😭😭
Great job 👏 👍
Thanks heaps mate!
My favourite restaurant in Sydney.
you deserve so many more subscribers
That's really nice of you to say, thank you so much Pawteriko! Maybe one day 🙂
Nice video bro!
Thanks heaps for watching bro 🙂
You legend
You are mate, thanks for watching!
I’m off to Merrylands ….
Crazy 😜
Enjoy!!
i havent tried afghan kebabs before! ill try after watching this vid!
Take Jess 😉
im drooling
😝
bucket list!
😁😁
i went to marry land and it has such good food
Yes!!
Good vid food boy👍
Thanks Pete 😁
I have tried food here many times. It is nice!!!
It's awesome bro 😁
Definitely best kebabs in Sydney 👌
Really affordable for what you get too hey!
Love it bro
🤤🤤🤤 yummm
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i ve been here before the fire. i love this place. the chicken is really good
The chicken is awesome! I do wonder how they get their yellow colour
generous serving!
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:)
Awesome
Thanks Deyton 🙏
Hello Sydney Food Boy , great food !! 😋
Hello Sydney Lockdown Channel 😉 hope you're keeping well!
I LOVE hojat. Chicken bamyan 4eva. They had a covid case a couple of weeks ago though, hope it wasn't the day that you went.
Oh no that's sad to hear! I hope they are doing ok. I was there in April so all clear
good video mate
Thanks my bro! Thanks for watching every time 🙂
Im there after lockdown !!
Let me know what you think 😁😁
Not too long ago the Kebab rolls there were $5 which was ridiculous value. Haven't been there in a while but it's just down the road so I know what I'm having for lunch tomorrow!
So I've heard! You're right, that's crazy good value.
Please try iraqi kebab there's a restuarant in fairfield called kebab Abu Ali you must try there kebab also they have a dish called parda plaw its to die for
I've been definitely meaning to head over to kebab abu Ali!!! Heaps of people have recommended it to me. What's your favourite kebab to order there Feras?
My favourite is the mince lamb
Hopefully you can give a try whenever this lockdown ends
Will definitely get there bro. Hope you are keeping safe!
My Google Maps is filled with saved spots you've been to for next time I'm in Sydney! Thanks!
Thanks for watching the videos 😁 really appreciate it!
After that feast they would have needed to carry you out in a wheel-barrow! 🤣
😅😅😅 over ordered
I tried many time its yummy
Sure is 😁
Love it. Good to get out of our comfort zone and try different dishes.
I’m sick of steak cheese pies. Just kidding will always love me pies.
😂😂 where's a good steak cheese pie
I go to House of Pie in Matraville.
Aww man! were on our way :)
Enjoy 😛
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Hello….. bro great video…. You earned yourself a new sub.. can you also please try some Pakistani food after lockdown, like there is ‘Student Biryani’ in Auburn you can try, there’s really great food there 👍🏻. Thanks broooo
Thank you for subscribing my man! Absolutely, I've had student biryani on my list for a very long time! Hopefully I can try soon 🙂
Sick video mate. You have better content than Greg’s Kitchen and 2Aussie
Thanks heaps Zain appreciate it a lot mate 🙂🙂
4 Sure
yooo you should try teochew hotpot after lockdown
gaginang bruvva
Where at bro!
@@SydneyFoodBoy theres a nice one hidden along beverly hills, very authentic, also they have another chain at eastwood.
Interesting! Gotta check it out some time bro, not at Bev hills very often. Do you know the name?
@@SydneyFoodBoy haha no idea, its in chinese, its not on google as well, hence why i said it was hidden
I love you kunntttt❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ily too bro 😂
My brudda, you need to review the best HSP in Sydney...PLEASE
Some day! I wanted to do that one but lockdown
Hubby and I will have to check this place out on the weekend. Check out Kabul House in Merrylands if you haven’t.
Was so hard choosing between this place and Kabul House to film this video. I chose Kebab Al Hojat because they had more of an open kitchen! Kabul House next time, maybe eat some dumplings too 🙂
@@SydneyFoodBoy Please please do a video of Kabul House. It would be epic!
Will do some time! Promise 😁
Great Vid- I love all the nationalities that live here and there culture - and how did you get out?. The inhuman witch has closed Sydney down again for another 4 weeks. She is not human and has been replaced
Filmed in April luckily! I've been stuck with the lockdown too hence the lack of regular content. Sorry for the MIA!
Me and friends would like to eat with you some time
Maybe one day 😜
Im gonna pop in for a takeaway tommorow and try it out after seeing your vid...keep up the good work...hopefully you get to do a tour in fairfield after lockdown 😅😅
Enjoy bro! Can't go wrong with the takeaway kebabs, ask for extra sauce if you can!
Damn man, are these places still open now in lockdown?
Pretty sure this one is! Since most of their customer base is takeaway during the day (takeaway kebabs). Give them a call to make sure though
Yes always open for take away though
The place gets meat from Aussie non halal suppliers check the truck that delivers there with pigs in the back of it.
Your videos are fantastic, please get rid of your background music if possible
Is it bad!
@@SydneyFoodBoy I don't want to be a critic cause I am really enjoying your channel and your videos, but yes your background music is extremely annoying. Look at Mark Weins video, he has no background music. His format is the best by far of all the food video bloggers I follow.
Thanks for the feedback! Ill rewatch this video and see if I can learn from it. Noones ever complained about the background music before though!
Hi just letting you know the music you have on is the same strictly dumpling Mike Chen has this music just letting you know mate...nice videos though just speak up a bit and have a bit more get up and go peace ☮️ bro
Oh no way! Had no idea! Thank you for watching Andrea 😁
@@SydneyFoodBoy no proplem just thought let you know mate love what you do though I'm in WA great eats in Sydney...looks awesome 😃
Gee I wonder why Sydney has such a massive covid outbreak. NO MASKS!!! Food looks good though.
This was filmed long before covid outbreak Geoffrey
How can you moraly be doing reviews when were all in lockdown?
Filmed in April!
I guess reading comprehension isn’t a strong point for you. 🥴