Afghan Bazaar Cultural Precinct

Come and explore the splendours of the enchanting Afghan Bazaar Cultural Precinct centred around Thomas and Scott Streets in Dandenong.  

Here you can experience a cluster of specialty shops including casual eateries, takeaway food, homewares, groceries, carpets and cafes - established in the year 2000 and renowned across Melbourne.

If you are new to Afghan cuisine, then be prepared for a taste bud explosion.

Discover exciting new varieties of freshly baked flat bread cooked traditionally in a Tandoor oven and healthy food options.

Afghan food is tasty, not spicy, catering for vegetarians with famous dishes like Borani Banjan made from tender creamy fried eggplant simmered in tomato sauce and served with garlic yoghurt.

For meat lovers marinated lamb and chicken skewers are perfectly accompanied by Kabuli Pulao featuring carrots, raisins and rice. It is a festive and important dish and national cuisine. Finish your experience with cardamom tea and tantalizing sweets.

Hospitality is at the heart of Afghan culture represented by abundance, warmth and generosity.

Notice the differences between an Afghan grocery shop compared to a Western supermarket. You will see that produce is displayed in a more random manner where you can expect to find mulberries, crystalised sugar, plump sweet dates, flat bread to roasted chickpeas.