Afghan Bistro

Mazza (Appetizers)

All vegetarian items can be prepared vegan upon request. Hot mazza, aushak and pumpkin dumplings can also be prepared vegetarian or vegan upon request.

• Bistro Signature Mix Grill MazzaUSD 16.95

  Marinated and charbroiled lamb shoulder chops, lamb rib chops, lamb tenderloin and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney

• Mix Grill MazzaUSD 13.95

  Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt

• Hot Mazza AssortmentUSD 13.95

  Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• QurotiUSD 7.95

  Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Baadenjaan BouraneeUSD 6.95

  Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Kadoo BouraneeUSD 6.95

  Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Carrot SlawUSD 5.95

  Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus

• Potato & Leek TurnoversUSD 6.95

  Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt

• Sabzi TurnoversUSD 7.95

  Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt

• Kadoo TurnoversUSD 7.95

  Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp, served with a side of garlic yogurt

• Samarooq TurnoversUSD 7.95

  Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt

• SambosaUSD 7.95

  Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom

• Pumpkin Dumpling AppetizerUSD 7.95

  Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Vegetarian option available

• Aushak AppetizerUSD 7.95

  Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Vegetarian option available

• Mantu AppetizerUSD 7.95

  Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Samarooq Dumpling AppetizerUSD 7.95

  Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Sabzi Dumpling AppetizerUSD 7.95

  Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Lamb Tenderloin AppetizerUSD 11.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt

• Seekh Kabob AppetizerUSD 8.94

  Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt

Soup & Salads

Lentil soup can be prepared vegetarian or vegan upon request. Our salads can also be prepared vegan or with a protein of your choosing.

• Bistro Signature Lentil SoupUSD 7.95

  Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill

• Bistro SaladUSD 7.95

  Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing

• Mixed Green SaladUSD 6.95

  Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing

Burgers & Wraps

• Beef Bistro BurgerUSD 10.95

  Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, mixed greens and spicy herb ketchup on a toasted brioche bun with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

• Seekh (Ground Beef) WrapUSD 11.95

  Marinated and charbroiled ground beef with mixed greens, spicy herb chutney and avocado yogurt in a lavash wrap, with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

• Chicken WrapUSD 11.95

  Marinated and charbroiled chicken breast with mixed greens, spicy herb chutney and avocado yogurt in a lavash wrap, with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

• Salmon WrapUSD 13.95

  Marinated and charbroiled salmon with mixed greens, spicy herb chutney and avocado yogurt in a lavash wrap, with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

Entrees

• Lamb & GreensUSD 16.95

  Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill Upgrade to Veal Shank +3

• Qabuli PalouUSD 16.95

  Braised bone-in lamb shank served with seasoned rice topped with carrots and raisins and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Upgrade to Veal Shank +3

• Risotto & Lamb [Sholah]USD 15.95

  Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill Upgrade to Veal Shank +3

• Aushak EntreeUSD 13.95

  Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Pumpkin Dumpling EntreeUSD 13.95

  Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Mantu EntreeUSD 13.95

  Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Qormas (Stews)

• Chicken LawaanUSD 13.95

  Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Chicken Sabzi LawaanUSD 14.95

  Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Chicken RyehaanUSD 13.95

  Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Saffron ChickenUSD 14.95

  Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Chicken KarahiUSD 14.95

  Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Chicken AracosianUSD 14.95

  Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Rumi's ChickenUSD 13.95

  Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Lamb Shank MoghuliUSD 18.95

  Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Lamb Shank Sabzi MoghuliUSD 19.95

  Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Veal LawaanUSD 19.95

  Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Veal & MushroomsUSD 20.95

  Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi LawaanUSD 20.95

  Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Veal RyehaanUSD 20.95

  Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Veal & NakhoudUSD 20.95

  Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with chickpeas, garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Veal KarahiUSD 20.95

  Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Veal MoghuliUSD 20.95

  Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Chops & Kabobs

• Lamb Tenderloin KabobUSD 22.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Frenched Rack of Lamb [Chopaan]USD 20.95

  Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

• Lamb Shoulder ChopsUSD 18.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Lamb Chop DuoUSD 22.95

  Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib and shoulder chops, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Aracosian Lamb PlatterUSD 30.95

  Marinated and charbroiled lamb tenderloin, lamb rib and shoulder chops, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & TenderloinUSD 22.95

  Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops and beef tenderloin, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Lamb & Beef TenderloinUSD 24.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Beef TenderloinUSD 18.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

• Beef Tenderloin & ChickenUSD 17.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

• Seekh [Ground Beef]USD 13.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

• Chicken & Ground BeefUSD 14.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

• Chicken BreastUSD 14.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

• Boneless Juicy Chicken Thigh KabobUSD 14.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

• SalmonUSD 15.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill

• Surf & TurfUSD 19.95

  Marinated and charbroiled salmon and beef tenderloin, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Vegetarian & Vegan

All items labeled vegetarian can be prepared vegan upon request.

• Baadenjaan KarahiUSD 13.95

  Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Baadenjaan MoghuliUSD 13.95

  Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Sabzi MoghuliUSD 13.95

  Slow cooked greens in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Sabzi LawaanUSD 13.95

  Slow cooked greens in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Nakhoud & Mushroom LawaanUSD 13.95

  Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Nakhoud & Mushroom Sabzi LawaanUSD 13.95

  Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

• Afghania Nakhoud ChalouUSD 12.95

  Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice

• Baadenjaan ChalouUSD 13.95

  Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice

• Kadoo ChalouUSD 13.95

  Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice

• Sabzi ChalouUSD 13.95

  Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill, served with saffron rice

• Qabuli Combination PlatterUSD 14.95

  Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice

• Aushak Entree [Vegetarian]USD 13.95

  Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Pumpkin Dumpling Entree [Vegetarian]USD 13.95

  Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Samarooq Dumpling EntreeUSD 13.95

  Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Sabzi Dumpling EntreeUSD 13.95

  Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Risotto with Eggplant & Butternut SquashUSD 13.95

  Spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill, accompanied with sides of roasted eggplant and butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Bamya ChalouUSD 14.95

  Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice

• Kabob-E-SamarooqUSD 14.95

  Marinated and charbroiled portobello mushroom, zucchini, onions and tomatoes, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

Additional Sides

• Yogurt with Cucumber & DillUSD 4.95

• Nakhoud SideUSD 5.95

  Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro

• Baadenjaan SideUSD 5.95

  Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Daal SideUSD 5.95

  Spicy lentils, topped with fresh dill

• Sabzi SideUSD 5.95

  Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill

• Kadoo SideUSD 5.95

  Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Qabuli SideUSD 4.95

  Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins

• Palou SideUSD 3.50

  Seasoned basmati rice

• Chalou SideUSD 2.50

  Saffron infused basmati rice