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 Mazza$16.95Marinated and charbroiled lamb shoulder chops, lamb rib chops, lamb tenderloin and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney
- Mix Grill Mazza$13.95Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt
- Hot Mazza Assortment$13.95Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegetarian Option
- Vegan Option
- Quroti$7.95Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Baadenjaan Bouranee Appetizer$6.95Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegan Option
- Kadoo Bouranee Appetizer$6.95Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegan Option
- Carrot Slaw$5.95Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus
- Potato & Leek Turnovers$6.95Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi Turnovers$7.95Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
- Vegan Option
- Kadoo Turnovers$7.95Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp
- Vegan Option
- Samarooq Turnovers$7.95Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp
- Vegan Option
- Sambosa$7.95Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom
- Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer$7.95Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegetarian Option
- Vegan Option
- Aushak Appetizer$7.95Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegetarian Option
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer$7.95Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegan Option
- Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer$7.95Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegan Option
- Mantu Appetizer$7.95Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer$11.95Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
- Seekh Kabob Appetizer$8.95Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
SOUP & SALADS | LUNCH
- Bistro Signature Lentil Soup$7.95Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill
- Vegetarian Option
- Vegan Option
- Bistro Salad$7.95Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing
- Chicken$9
- Ground Beef$9
- Salmon$12
- Beef Tenderloin$12
- Lamb Tenderloin$14
- Mixed Green Salad$6.95Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing
- Chicken$9
- Ground Beef$9
- Salmon$12
- Beef Tenderloin$12
- Lamb Tenderloin$14
QORMAS (STEWS) | LUNCH
- Chicken Lawaan$13.95Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Chicken Sabzi Lawaan$14.95Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Chicken Ryehaan$13.95Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Saffron Chicken$14.95Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Chicken Karahi$14.95Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Chicken Aracosian$14.95Boneless 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$13.95Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Lamb Shank Moghuli$18.95Bone-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$19.95Bone-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$19.95Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Veal & Mushrooms$20.95Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi Lawaan$20.95Boneless 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$20.95Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Veal & Nakhoud$20.95Boneless 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$20.95Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Veal Moghuli$20.95Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
CHOPS AND KABOBS | LUNCH
- Lamb Tenderloin$22.95Marinated 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)$20.95Marinated 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$18.95Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Lamb Chop Duo$22.95Marinated 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$30.95Marinated 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 & Beef Tenderloin$22.95Marinated 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$24.95Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Beef Tenderloin$18.95Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
- Beef Tenderloin & Chicken Kabob$17.95Marinated 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) Kabob$13.95Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
- Chicken & Ground Beef$14.95Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
- Chicken Breast Kabob$14.95Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
- Chicken Thigh Kabob$14.95Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
- Salmon$15.95Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill
- Surf & Turf$19.95Marinated 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
- Kabob-E-Samarooq$14.95Marinated 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
BURGERS & WRAPS | LUNCH
Marinated burgers and wraps, seasoned to perfection and mixed with our freshest greens, vegetables and herbs.
- Bistro Burger$10.95Marinated 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$11.95Marinated 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$11.95Marinated 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$13.95Marinated 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 | LUNCH
Savory and well seasoned plates accentuated with flavorful toppings. All entrees are served with bread and chutney.
- Lamb & Greens$16.95Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill
- Veal Shank$3
- Qabuli Palou$16.95Braised 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
- Veal Shank$3
- Risotto & Lamb$15.95Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill
- Veal Shank$3
- Aushak Entree$13.95Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Pumpkin Dumpling Entree$13.95Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Mantu Entree$13.95Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
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 Karahi$13.95Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Vegan Option
- Baadenjaan Moghuli$13.95Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi Moghuli$13.95Slow cooked greens in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi Lawaan$13.95Slow cooked greens in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Vegan Option
- Nakhoud & Mushroom Lawaan$13.95Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Vegan Option
- Nakhoud & Mushroom Sabzi Lawaan$13.95Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
- Vegan Option
- Afghania Nakhoud Chalou$12.95Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
- Baadenjaan Chalou$13.95Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
- Vegan Option
- Kadoo Chalou$13.95Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi Chalou$13.95Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill, served with saffron rice
- Bamya Chalou$14.95Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
- Vegan Option
- Qabuli Combination Platter$14.95Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice
- Vegan Option
- Aushak Entree (Vegetarian)$13.95Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegan Option
- Pumpkin Dumpling Entree (Vegetarian)$13.95Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegan Option
- Samarooq Dumpling Entree$13.95Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi Dumpling Entree$13.95Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegan Option
- Spicy Risotto with Eggplant & Butternut Squash$13.95Spicy 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
- Vegan Option
- Kabob-E-Samarooq$14.95Marinated 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 | LUNCH
Additional sides to compliment your meal.
- Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill$4.95
- Nakhoud Side$5.95Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro
- Baadenjaan Side$5.95Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegan Option
- Sabzi Side$5.95Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill
- Daal Side$5.95Spicy lentils infused with turmeric, topped with fresh dill
- Kadoo Side$5.95Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegan Option
- Qabuli Side$4.95Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins
- Palou Side$3.50Seasoned basmati rice
- Chalou Side$2.50Saffron infused basmati rice
DESSERTS
Rich array of Afghan desserts.
- Cake$5.95Choice of daily flavors.
- Cardamom Milk Cake
- Pistachio & Ricotta Cake
- Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Toasted Almond Cake
- Firni$3.95Milk pudding infused with rose water and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios
- Saffron Sheer Birinj$4.25Rice pudding infused with saffron and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios
- Rose Water Ice Cream$3.50Vanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom and rose water
- Cardamom Ice Cream$3.25Vanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom