Bistro Aracosia
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- Joya de la zona
- Con opciones vegetarianas
- Bueno para ocasiones especiales
Aracosia accommodates any diet and is proud of taking cooking back to its origins. Chef Sofia Masroor diligently ensures top grade quality cuts of meat and the freshest produce in the market. All foods prepared at Aracosia are prepared with love. No artificial ingredients MSG& or preservatives are used, nor do we cook anything with nuclear such as microwaves and pre-made stations. Full Bar , extensive Wine and Beer menu Come and experience authentic and classical Afghan Gourmet and hospitality at its finest.
Información adicional
- AmbienteInformal
- PreciosHasta $30
- CocinasAfgana, Vegetariana / Vegana, Oriental
- HorariosMar–Dom 12:00–15:00 Cena Mar–Jue, Dom 15:00–21:00 Vie, Sáb 15:00–22:00
- Número de teléfono(202) 363-0400
- Página web
- Opciones de pagoAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeRopa informal
- Chef ejecutivoSofia Masroor
- Servicio de comidasPlease call us at 202-363-0400
- ZonaNoroeste de Palisade
- Intersección en calleDana Place
- Parking detailsEstacionamiento en vía pública
- AdicionalAcceso para silla ruedas, Almuerzo de fin de semana, Asientos en la barra, Baños unisex, Banquete, Bar / Sala pública, Bar completo, Cacher, Cargo por descorche, Cervezas, Cócteles, Comida al aire libre, Comida al aire libre, Comida para llevar, Entrega a domicilio, Opciones libres de gluten, Para no fumadores, Promoción nocturna, Salón privado, Trae tu propio vino, Vinos
Platos populares
Menú
Lunch Hours: 12pm to 3pm Tuesday-Sunday
Appetizers (Mazza)
Bistro Signature Mix Grill MazzaUSD 20.95
Marinated and charbroiled lamb shoulder chops, lamb rib chops, lamb tenderloin and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney
Mix Grill MazzaUSD 15.95
Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt
Hot Mazza AssortmentUSD 16.95
Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Vegetarian option available
QurotiUSD 9.25
Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Baadenjaan BouraneeUSD 9.94
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Kadoo BouraneeUSD 9.94
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Carrot SlawUSD 7.95
Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus
Potato & Leek TurnoversUSD 9.94
Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
Sabzi TurnoversUSD 10.95
Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
Kadoo TurnoversUSD 9.94
Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp, served with a side of garlic yogurt
Samarooq TurnoversUSD 10.95
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
SambosaUSD 10.95
Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom
Pumpkin Dumpling AppetizerUSD 10.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Aushak AppetizerUSD 10.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Mantu AppetizerUSD 10.95
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Sabzi Dumpling AppetizerUSD 10.95
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Samarooq Dumpling AppetizerUSD 10.95
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Seekh Kabob AppetizerUSD 10.95
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
Lamb Tenderloin AppetizerUSD 12.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
Burgers & Wraps
Bistro BurgerUSD 12.95
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 12.95
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 12.95
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 14.95
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
Soup & Salad
Bistro Signature Lentil SoupUSD 8.94
Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill
Bistro SaladUSD 9.94
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing
Mixed Green SaladUSD 8.94
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing
Entrees
Braised Lamb & GreensUSD 19.95
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill
Qabuli PalouUSD 19.95
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
Risotto & LambUSD 19.95
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill
Aushak EntreeUSD 16.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Pumpkin Dumpling EntreeUSD 16.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Vegetarian option available
Mantu EntreeUSD 16.95
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Qormas (Stews)
Chicken LawaanUSD 14.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Chicken Sabzi LawaanUSD 15.95
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 15.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Saffron ChickenUSD 16.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Afghania ChickenUSD 15.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Chicken AracosianUSD 15.95
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 15.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Lamb Shank MoghuliUSD 19.95
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 20.95
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 21.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal & MushroomsUSD 22.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal & Mushroom Sabzi LawaanUSD 22.95
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 21.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal & NakhoudUSD 22.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with chickpeas, garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Afghania VealUSD 21.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal MoghuliUSD 21.95
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 25.95
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 22.95
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 22.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Lamb Chop DuoUSD 24.95
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 33.95
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 KabobUSD 24.95
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 26.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Beef Tenderloin KabobUSD 22.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Beef Tenderloin & ChickenUSD 20.95
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] KabobUSD 14.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Chicken & Ground BeefUSD 16.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Chicken Breast KabobUSD 16.95
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 16.95
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 17.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill
Surf & TurfUSD 22.95
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
Afghania BaadenjaanUSD 14.95
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Baadenjaan MoghuliUSD 14.95
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 14.95
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 14.95
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 14.95
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 13.95
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
Baadenjaan ChalouUSD 14.95
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
Kadoo ChalouUSD 14.95
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
Sabzi ChalouUSD 15.95
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill, served with saffron rice
Qabuli Combination PlatterUSD 17.95
Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice
Risotto with Eggplant & Butternut SquashUSD 17.95
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
Aushak Entree [Vegetarian]USD 16.95
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 16.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Samarooq Dumpling EntreeUSD 16.95
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Sabzi Dumpling EntreeUSD 16.95
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Bamya ChalouUSD 15.95
Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
Kabob-E-SamarooqUSD 16.95
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 5.95
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 5.95
Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots & raisins
Palou SideUSD 4.50
Seasoned basmati rice
Chalou SideUSD 3.50
Saffron infused basmati rice
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Calificaciones y reseñas generales
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- 4.8Comida
- 4.8Servicio
- 4.6Ambiente
- 4.7Valor
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Carlos
VIPWashington DC
13 reseñas
5.013 reseñas
Comieron en 20 de noviembre de 2021
- Global 5
- Comida 5
- Servicio 5
- Ambiente 5
Auténticas especialidades afganas. Excelente relación calidad / precio. Servicio muy atento. Comida delante cuida. Repetiremos!Bistro AracosiaSe respondió el 22 de noviembre de 2021Thank you Carlos!¿Te fue útil?
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DougD
Washington DC
4 reseñas
5.04 reseñas
Comieron en 13 de mayo de 2021
- Global 5
- Comida 5
- Servicio 4
- Ambiente 4
Delicious!¿Te fue útil?
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Christopher
Washington DC
11 reseñas
4.011 reseñas
Comieron hace 2 días
- Global 4
- Comida 4
- Servicio 4
- Ambiente 5
Second visit, food very good, service very good, comfortable and you feel at home there, We had 3 different lamb shanks dinners and one chicken, all very good, well cooked and seasoned. Would definitely go back for more.¿Te fue útil?
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Iris
Washington DC
6 reseñas
5.06 reseñas
Comieron hace 3 días
- Global 5
- Comida 4
- Servicio 5
- Ambiente 5
Lamb was bland and tasted that it was dunked in a pit of boiling wate. Eggplant side was good.¿Te fue útil?
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Giselle
Washington DC
3 reseñas
5.03 reseñas
Comieron en 21 de diciembre de 2024
- Global 5
- Comida 5
- Servicio 5
- Ambiente 5
I’ve eaten at Bistro Aracosia many times since it opened, and love bringing friends for their first experience with Afghan-influenced food and tastes. I keep coming even after moving to Takoma Park, and am always glad to return!