Chutni York

Had Kabuli Pulao with chicken (takeaway). Top stars for how it tasted but will have been even better with either lamb or beef meat. Subtle Afghan style minimalist decor inside with the Farsi/Dari song ‘Man Aamadeh am’ playing in the background. For those who know Urdu/Hindi this song is the original version of ‘Dil khoya khoya’. So yes, great atmosphere and friendly staff. If they were to ever introduce Chapli Kebabs and Tikkas, I’m sure a few dozen of us here around York will not have to go to Leeds for those items. Will definitely visit again with family and try some of their other items on their limited(ish) menu. This place was like a breath of fresh air for me and I will love to see them grow. All the very best! Visit 2: Visiting Chutni is like coming home to family. The warm welcoming hosts, true to their origins, always make you feel special. They are passionate about what they do and always eager to improve and bring in more variety. Dare I say their version of the Kabuli Pulao with mouth watering tender soft meat is a much healthier, much less greasy and less salty one of the original recipe. Something you’d expect when it’s cooked at home by loved ones up in the North-western frontiers of Pakistan and Afghanistan. By the way, that was one pleasantly interesting twist on the peri-peri chicken and we quite liked that too. And the girls loved your ice cream. Great hospitality. Genuine folk serving genuine food made with love and care. Bear in mind it takes a while though because it’s not microwaved food. Their decor, ambiance and the melodic Afghan/Pashtun/Iranian music playing in the background, all this make it a pleasant wait. We will be visiting soon for the halwa poori and channa breakfast.

Our party of two shared the perfectly seasoned Chicken Biryani and the deliciously tangy Chicken Malai Handi with an assortment of breads, dips, and sauces: The chicken in the Biryani was tender and seasoned throughout with an incredible depth of flavour. I highly recommend this dish even if its just to taste the meat - we'll be ordering it again! The Malai Handi was creamy, tangy, and refreshing at our chosen middling spice level and well complemented the Biryani. The owners were wonderful and welcoming with great conversation and stories of the origin and inspiration for their beautiful restaurant. On their recommendation we finished the evening with cups of Peshawari Kahwa Tea knowing that we would return soon. Thank you for the fantastic meal, and our compliments to the talented chefs and professional servers.

The vegetarian option for the breakfast is outstanding! The food was served with great care and a comforting hospitality. On the other hand, for the dinner option, the Palao rice with lamb and the chicken Malai were very good ! The flavour and the spices were balanced accordingly to give a great experience for us :). I would definitely bring friends over for a small gathering and enjoy the food together.

On a recent trip to York with my partner, we browsed Trip Advisor for somewhere to eat. We were in the mood for some Asian food and came across Chutni. It seemed to be very highly rated so we through we'd give it a shot. The restaurant is located a bit further out from York centre, but don't let this put you off. When we walked in we were met by the owner, who was very pleasant. He took us to our table and I noticed the lovely décor straight away. As this was our first time at Chutni, the owner walked us through the menu and made some great recommendations. We decided to go with his suggestions. The food came quickly and all I can say is WOW! The food tasted amazing and had a great spice. You could tell everything had been made fresh with quality ingredients and great care taken. If you're looking for a quality, independent, family run restaurant, then Chutni is for you. We will definitely be back next time we return to York.

As a pair of diners that have never had food from this region of the world, we were highly impressed by the food served to us. Like nothing we've ever had before but absolutely delicious! Served with a generous side of fresh naan bread, washed down by two of the Chutni session pale ales and followed by one ice cream and one coffee, the whole bill came to a very reasonable £40.90. This food has to be eaten to be appreciated and it was a pleasure to enjoy some home cooked food from the delightful owners who are clearly passionate about what they do and always welcome us like old friends. Thank you!