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 MazzaUS$ 16,95

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

• Mix Grill MazzaUS$ 13,95

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

• Hot Mazza AssortmentUS$ 13,95

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

• QurotiUS$ 7,95

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

• Baadenjaan BouraneeUS$ 6,95

  Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Kadoo BouraneeUS$ 6,95

  Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Carrot SlawUS$ 5,95

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

• Potato & Leek TurnoversUS$ 6,95

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

• Sabzi TurnoversUS$ 7,95

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

• Kadoo TurnoversUS$ 7,95

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

• Samarooq TurnoversUS$ 7,95

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

• SambosaUS$ 7,95

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

• Pumpkin Dumpling AppetizerUS$ 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 AppetizerUS$ 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 AppetizerUS$ 7,95

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

• Samarooq Dumpling AppetizerUS$ 7,95

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

• Sabzi Dumpling AppetizerUS$ 7,95

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

• Lamb Tenderloin AppetizerUS$ 11,95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt

• Seekh Kabob AppetizerUS$ 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 SoupUS$ 7,95

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

• Bistro SaladUS$ 7,95

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

• Mixed Green SaladUS$ 6,95

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

Burgers & Wraps

• Beef Bistro BurgerUS$ 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) WrapUS$ 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 WrapUS$ 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 WrapUS$ 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 & GreensUS$ 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 PalouUS$ 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]US$ 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 EntreeUS$ 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 EntreeUS$ 13,95

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

• Mantu EntreeUS$ 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 LawaanUS$ 13,95

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

• Chicken Sabzi LawaanUS$ 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 RyehaanUS$ 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 ChickenUS$ 14,95

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

• Chicken KarahiUS$ 14,95

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

• Chicken AracosianUS$ 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 ChickenUS$ 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 MoghuliUS$ 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 MoghuliUS$ 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 LawaanUS$ 19,95

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

• Veal & MushroomsUS$ 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 LawaanUS$ 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 RyehaanUS$ 20,95

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

• Veal & NakhoudUS$ 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 KarahiUS$ 20,95

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

• Veal MoghuliUS$ 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 KabobUS$ 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]US$ 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 ChopsUS$ 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 DuoUS$ 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 PlatterUS$ 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 & TenderloinUS$ 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 TenderloinUS$ 24,95

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

• Beef TenderloinUS$ 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 & ChickenUS$ 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]US$ 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 BeefUS$ 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 BreastUS$ 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 KabobUS$ 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

• SalmonUS$ 15,95

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

• Surf & TurfUS$ 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 KarahiUS$ 13,95

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

• Baadenjaan MoghuliUS$ 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 MoghuliUS$ 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 LawaanUS$ 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 LawaanUS$ 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 LawaanUS$ 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 ChalouUS$ 12,95

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

• Baadenjaan ChalouUS$ 13,95

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

• Kadoo ChalouUS$ 13,95

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

• Sabzi ChalouUS$ 13,95

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

• Qabuli Combination PlatterUS$ 14,95

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

• Aushak Entree [Vegetarian]US$ 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]US$ 13,95

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

• Samarooq Dumpling EntreeUS$ 13,95

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

• Sabzi Dumpling EntreeUS$ 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 SquashUS$ 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 ChalouUS$ 14,95

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

• Kabob-E-SamarooqUS$ 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 & DillUS$ 4,95

• Nakhoud SideUS$ 5,95

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

• Baadenjaan SideUS$ 5,95

  Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Daal SideUS$ 5,95

  Spicy lentils, topped with fresh dill

• Sabzi SideUS$ 5,95

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

• Kadoo SideUS$ 5,95

  Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Qabuli SideUS$ 4,95

  Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins

• Palou SideUS$ 3,50

  Seasoned basmati rice

• Chalou SideUS$ 2,50

  Saffron infused basmati rice