LUNCH MENU
MAZZA (APPETIZERS) | LUNCH
All items labeled vegetarian can also be prepared vegan. Hot Mazza, Aushak and Pumpkin Dumplings all have vegetarian and vegan options.
- Bistro Signature Mix Grill MazzaMarinated and charbroiled lamb shoulder chops, lamb rib chops, lamb tenderloin and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney$19.95
- Mix Grill MazzaMarinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt$15.95
- Hot Mazza AssortmentAushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$14.95
- Vegetarian Option
- Vegan Option
- QurotiAfghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$8.95
- Baadenjaan Bouranee AppetizerRoasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$7.95
- Vegan Option
- Kadoo Bouranee AppetizerButternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$7.95
- Vegan Option
- Carrot SlawJulienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus$6.95
- Potato & Leek TurnoversStuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt$8.95
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi TurnoversStuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt$8.95
- Vegan Option
- Kadoo TurnoversStuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp$8.95
- Vegan Option
- Samarooq TurnoversStuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp$8.95
- Vegan Option
- SambosaStuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom$8.95
- Pumpkin Dumpling AppetizerSteamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$8.95
- Vegetarian Option
- Vegan Option
- Aushak AppetizerSteamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$8.95
- Vegetarian Option
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi Dumpling AppetizerSteamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$8.95
- Vegan Option
- Samarooq Dumpling AppetizerSteamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$8.95
- Vegan Option
- Mantu AppetizerSteamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$8.95
- Lamb Tenderloin AppetizerMarinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt$13.95
- Seekh Kabob AppetizerMarinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt$9.95
SOUP & SALADS | LUNCH
- Bistro Signature Lentil SoupMinced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill$9.95
- Vegetarian Option
- Vegan Option
- Bistro SaladMixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing$7.95
- Chicken$9
- Ground Beef$9
- Salmon$12
- Beef Tenderloin$12
- Lamb Tenderloin$14
- Mixed Green SaladMixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing$7.95
- Chicken$9
- Ground Beef$9
- Salmon$12
- Beef Tenderloin$12
- Lamb Tenderloin$14
QORMAS (STEWS) | LUNCH
- Chicken LawaanBoneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$15.95
- Chicken Sabzi LawaanBoneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$16.95
- Chicken RyehaanBoneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice$16.95
- Saffron ChickenBoneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice$16.95
- Chicken KarahiBoneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$16.95
- Chicken AracosianBoneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$16.95
- Rumi's ChickenBoneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$15.95
- Lamb Shank MoghuliBone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$20.95
- Lamb Shank Sabzi MoghuliBone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$21.95
- Veal LawaanBoneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$20.95
- Veal & MushroomsBoneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$20.95
- Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi LawaanBoneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$21.95
- Veal RyehaanBoneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice$20.95
- Veal & NakhoudBoneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with chickpeas, garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$20.95
- Veal KarahiBoneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$20.95
- Veal MoghuliBoneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$20.95
CHOPS AND KABOBS | LUNCH
- Lamb TenderloinMarinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$24.95
- Frenched Rack of Lamb (Chopaan)Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$21.95
- Lamb Shoulder ChopsMarinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$19.95
- Lamb Chop DuoMarinated 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$22.95
- Aracosian Lamb PlatterMarinated 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$32.95
- Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Beef TenderloinMarinated 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$22.95
- Lamb & Beef TenderloinMarinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$24.95
- Beef TenderloinMarinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$19.95
- Beef Tenderloin & Chicken KabobMarinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$19.95
- Seekh (Ground Beef) KabobMarinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$15.95
- Chicken & Ground BeefMarinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$16.95
- Chicken Breast KabobMarinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$15.95
- Chicken Thigh KabobMarinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro$15.95
- SalmonMarinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill$17.95
- Surf & TurfMarinated 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$19.95
- Kabob-E-SamarooqMarinated 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$16.95
BURGERS & WRAPS | LUNCH
Marinated burgers and wraps, seasoned to perfection and mixed with our freshest greens, vegetables and herbs.
- Bistro BurgerMarinated 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$12.95
- Seekh (Ground Beef) WrapMarinated 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$13.95
- Chicken WrapMarinated 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$13.95
- Salmon WrapMarinated 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$13.95
ENTREES | LUNCH
Savory and well seasoned plates accentuated with flavorful toppings. All entrees are served with bread and chutney.
- Lamb & GreensBraised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill$16.95
- Veal Shank$3
- Qabuli PalouBraised 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$16.95
- Veal Shank$3
- Risotto & LambBraised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill$15.95
- Veal Shank$3
- Aushak EntreeSteamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$13.95
- Pumpkin Dumpling EntreeSteamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$13.95
- Mantu EntreeSteamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$13.95
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN | LUNCH
Various dishes ranging from dumplings mixed with fresh herbs and greens to our tasteful rice dishes. Our vegetarian options are plentiful. All vegetarian entrees are served with bread and chutney.
- Baadenjaan KarahiRoasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$14.95
- Vegan Option
- Baadenjaan MoghuliRoasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$14.95
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi MoghuliSlow cooked greens in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$14.95
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi LawaanSlow cooked greens in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$14.95
- Vegan Option
- Nakhoud & Mushroom LawaanSpicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$14.95
- Vegan Option
- Nakhoud & Mushroom Sabzi LawaanSpicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice$15.50
- Vegan Option
- Afghania Nakhoud ChalouSpicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice$13.95
- Baadenjaan ChalouRoasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice$14.95
- Vegan Option
- Kadoo ChalouButternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice$14.95
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi ChalouSlow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill, served with saffron rice$14.95
- Bamya ChalouSpicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice$14.95
- Vegan Option
- Qabuli Combination PlatterFour variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice$16.95
- Vegan Option
- Aushak Entree (Vegetarian)Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$15.95
- Vegan Option
- Pumpkin Dumpling Entree (Vegetarian)Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$15.95
- Vegan Option
- Samarooq Dumpling EntreeSteamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$15.95
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi Dumpling EntreeSteamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$15.95
- Vegan Option
- Spicy Risotto with Eggplant & Butternut SquashSpicy 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$14.95
- Vegan Option
- Kabob-E-SamarooqMarinated 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$14.95
ADDITIONAL SIDES | LUNCH
Additional sides to compliment your meal.
- Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill$4.95
- Nakhoud SideSpicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro$5.95
- Baadenjaan SideRoasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$5.95
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi SideSlow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill$5.95
- Daal SideSpicy lentils infused with turmeric, topped with fresh dill$5.95
- Kadoo SideButternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne$5.95
- Vegan Option
- Qabuli SideSeasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins$4.95
- Palou SideSeasoned basmati rice$3.50
- Chalou SideSaffron infused basmati rice$2.50
DESSERTS
Rich array of Afghan desserts.
- CakeChoice of daily flavors.$5.95
- Cardamom Milk Cake
- Pistachio & Ricotta Cake
- Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Toasted Almond Cake
- FirniMilk pudding infused with rose water and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios$3.95
- Saffron Sheer BirinjRice pudding infused with saffron and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios$4.25
- Rose Water Ice CreamVanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom and rose water$3.50
- Cardamom Ice CreamVanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom$3.25