Sarban ★ 4.2
Afghan family recipes in a werfkelder on the Oudegracht, open since 2017. Qabuli palaw, mantu dumplings and slow-cooked meats under stone canal arches.
Tasting menu€25-€55
Neighbourhoodmariaplaats
Book aheadFew days
Location
Address: Mariaplaats 11, 3511 LJ Utrecht
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