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Afghan flavours. Hamilton nights.

Hamilton's first Afghan restaurant and lounge, at 2200 Rymal Road East. Halal kababs off the grill, Qabli palaw, matchas, mocktails, and the game on the big screen.

Open daily from 12 PM

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Armila's Grand Meat Platter with lamb chops, kababs and tikka over Qabli rice
Halal kitchen
Every dish. All meat comes from halal suppliers.
Open late
Until 1 AM, and 2 AM Thursday to Saturday.
Live sports
NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, UFC and soccer, with surround sound.
Events and catering
Private bookings up to 75 guests. Catering for 30 or more.
Burani Kadoo with garlic yogurt and coriander beside a basket of fresh naan at Armila's
Close-up of Burani Kadoo: spiced pumpkin with peppers, garlic yogurt, dried mint and coriander

New Vegetarian appetizer

Burani Kadoo

Spiced pumpkin with red and green peppers, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and fresh coriander. Served with fresh naan.

Burani Kadoo$14

  • Vegetarian
  • Served with fresh naan
  • On the menu under Appetizers
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House favourites

What most tables order. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

  • NewRoyal Qabli Palaw baked inside a round of Afghan bread

    Royal Qabli Palaw

    $32

    Lamb shank and meatballs over Qabli rice, baked inside fresh Afghan bread.

  • Qabli palaw with a lamb shank, carrots and raisins in a green bowl

    Qabli Palaw with Lamb Shank

    $26

    Slow-braised shank over Qabli rice with carrots and raisins.

  • Mixed grill platter with kababs and Qabli rice

    Mixed Grill Platter

    $30

    Beef shami kabab, murgh tikka and chicken shami kabab with rice or fries and naan.

  • Mantu dumplings topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce

    Mantu

    $17

    Beef dumplings with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce.

  • Nihari with sliced chillies and ginger in a metal bowl

    Nihari

    $23

    Slow-cooked veal shank in spiced gravy, with naan or rice.

  • Beef shami kababs on skewers over an open flame

    Beef Shami Kabab

    $20

    Ground beef with house spices, grilled over open flame.

  • Pistachio three milk cake in a bowl

    Pistachio Three Milk Cake

    $11

    Sponge soaked in pistachio milk with whipped cream.

  • Iced matcha with pink cold foam in an Armila's cup

    Iced Matchas

    $8

    Vanilla, strawberry, coconut cloud, OG, and the signature with oat milk.

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Nihari Tacos from above on a terracotta plate, with a bowl of nihari for dipping, lemon slices, a grilled green chilli and fresh coriander

New International

Nihari Tacos

Our nihari, folded into a taco. Here is what is on the plate.

  1. Crisp shellGolden and crisp at the edges.
  2. Slow-cooked nihari and melted cheeseThe filling inside every taco.
  3. Fresh corianderScattered over the top.
  4. Nihari for dippingA bowl of extra nihari to dip the tacos in.
  5. Lemon and grilled chilliOn the side, to squeeze or skip.

Nihari Tacos$18

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The dining room at Armila's with TV screens along the wall

Game nights

NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, UFC and the big soccer matches play on a large screen with full surround sound. The kitchen stays open until an hour before close, so dinner can run past the final whistle.

Book a table for game night, or reserve the room for a watch party.

Think they have the biggest screen in Hamilton.

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Lounge seating under a wall of round mirrors at Armila's

Matchas, mocktails and Afghan tea

The lounge side of Armila's. Iced matchas and alcohol-free mojitos are $8, fresh juices are squeezed daily, and tea comes by the cup or by the pot for the table.

Matchas

Vanilla, strawberry, coconut cloud, OG, and the signature made with oat milk.

Mojitos and lemonades

Blue lagoon, watermelon, strawberry rose and classic mojitos. Blueberry, strawberry rose and pineapple dragon fruit lemonades.

Tea

Green, black and karak chai, with mint or cardamom. A pot serves about six cups.

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A table set with platters, Qabli palaw, salads and drinks for a group

Catering and private events

Catering orders are 10% off this holiday season.

We cater weddings, nikkahs, corporate lunches, birthdays and family events across Hamilton and the GTA. Packages start at $19 per person for 30 or more guests, with salad and naan included.

For events here, the restaurant holds up to 75 guests, with partial or full buyouts. For a large group dining in, the Grand Meat Platter serves 10 for $205.

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More on Instagram @armilaslounge and TikTok.

  • Qabli palaw topped with carrots and raisins in a green bowl
    Qabli palaw
  • Chicken karahi garnished with ginger, chillies and coriander
    Chicken karahi
  • A plate of mantu dumplings with brass cutlery
    Mantu
  • A mango-shaped dessert on a white plate beside a cup of tea
    Dessert and tea
  • A slice of Biscoff milk cake in a blue bowl
    Biscoff milk cake
  • Karak chai poured from a glass teapot into a cup
    Karak chai

Hours and location

Address
2200 Rymal Road East, Unit 7
Hamilton, ON L0R 1P0
Near Upper Centennial Parkway (Highway 20)
Parking
Free, on site

Open daily from 12 PM

Opening hours
Monday12 PM to 1 AM
Tuesday12 PM to 1 AM
Wednesday12 PM to 1 AM
Thursday12 PM to 2 AM
Friday12 PM to 2 AM
Saturday12 PM to 2 AM
Sunday12 PM to 1 AM

The kitchen closes one hour before the restaurant. Dine-in has a $20 minimum spend per person and tables are held for up to 2.5 hours.

Get directions (289) 674-9692

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Questions

Is Armila's halal?

Yes. Every dish is halal, and all meat comes from halal suppliers.

How do I reserve a table?

Call (289) 674-9692. We take reservations by phone, including large groups and game nights.

Do you show live sports?

Yes. NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, UFC and major soccer matches play on a large screen with full surround sound. Call ahead to book a table for a big game.

How late are you open?

Until 1 AM Sunday to Wednesday, and until 2 AM Thursday to Saturday. We open at 12 PM every day. The kitchen closes one hour before the restaurant.

Is there a minimum spend?

Yes. Dine-in has a $20 minimum spend per person, and tables are held for up to 2.5 hours.

Do you have vegetarian options?

Yes. Burani kadoo, veggie bolani, burani banjaan and fatoush salad are vegetarian, and Afghan macaroni can be made without meat.

Can I book Armila's for a private event?

Yes. We host private events for up to 75 guests, with partial or full buyouts. Weddings, nikkahs, birthdays, watch parties and corporate dinners all work. Call (289) 674-9692 to plan it.

Do you offer catering?

Yes. We cater across Hamilton and the GTA for 30 or more guests, with packages from $19 per person. At least 24 hours' notice is preferred.

Do you deliver?

Yes, through Uber Eats. You can also call (289) 674-9692 and order for pickup.

Where are you, and is there parking?

We are at 2200 Rymal Road East, Unit 7, in Hamilton, near Upper Centennial Parkway (Highway 20). Parking on site is free.