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 Mazza$16.95

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

• Mix Grill Mazza$13.95

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

• Hot Mazza Assortment$13.95

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

• Quroti$7.95

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

• Baadenjaan Bouranee$6.95

  Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Kadoo Bouranee$6.95

  Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Carrot Slaw$5.95

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

• Potato & Leek Turnovers$6.95

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

• Sabzi Turnovers$7.95

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

• Kadoo Turnovers$7.95

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

• Samarooq Turnovers$7.95

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

• Sambosa$7.95

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

• Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer$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 Appetizer$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 Appetizer$7.95

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

• Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer$7.95

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

• Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer$7.95

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

• Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer$11.95

  Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt

• Seekh Kabob Appetizer$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 Soup$7.95

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

• Bistro Salad$7.95

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

• Mixed Green Salad$6.95

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

Burgers & Wraps

• Beef Bistro Burger$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) Wrap$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 Wrap$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 Wrap$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 & Greens$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 Palou$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]$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 Entree$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 Entree$13.95

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

• Mantu Entree$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 Lawaan$13.95

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

• Chicken Sabzi Lawaan$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 Ryehaan$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 Chicken$14.95

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

• Chicken Karahi$14.95

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

• Chicken Aracosian$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 Chicken$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 Moghuli$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 Moghuli$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 Lawaan$19.95

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

• Veal & Mushrooms$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 Lawaan$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 Ryehaan$20.95

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

• Veal & Nakhoud$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 Karahi$20.95

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

• Veal Moghuli$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 Kabob$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]$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 Chops$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 Duo$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 Platter$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 & Tenderloin$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 Tenderloin$24.95

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

• Beef Tenderloin$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 & Chicken$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]$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 Beef$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 Breast$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 Kabob$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

• Salmon$15.95

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

• Surf & Turf$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 Karahi$13.95

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

• Baadenjaan Moghuli$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 Moghuli$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 Lawaan$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 Lawaan$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 Lawaan$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 Chalou$12.95

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

• Baadenjaan Chalou$13.95

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

• Kadoo Chalou$13.95

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

• Sabzi Chalou$13.95

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

• Qabuli Combination Platter$14.95

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

• Aushak Entree [Vegetarian]$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]$13.95

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

• Samarooq Dumpling Entree$13.95

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

• Sabzi Dumpling Entree$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 Squash$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 Chalou$14.95

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

• Kabob-E-Samarooq$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 & Dill$4.95

• Nakhoud Side$5.95

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

• Baadenjaan Side$5.95

  Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Daal Side$5.95

  Spicy lentils, topped with fresh dill

• Sabzi Side$5.95

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

• Kadoo Side$5.95

  Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

• Qabuli Side$4.95

  Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins

• Palou Side$3.50

  Seasoned basmati rice

• Chalou Side$2.50

  Saffron infused basmati rice