LUNCH MENU
MAZZA (APPETIZERS) | LUNCH
A varied selection of dishes served in portions that compliment the appetite.
- Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15.95Grilled lamb chops (rib and shoulder cuts), lamb tenderloin, and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney.
- Carrot Slaw.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$4.95Sweet julienne carrots tossed with fresh lemon juice.
- Hot Mazza Assortment.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95A variety of spicy beef dumplings, roasted butternut squash bouranee, roasted eggplant bouranee, and leek dumpling.
- Kadoo Turnovers [Boulanee].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Pan-fried to perfection and stuffed with roasted butternut squash, served with yogurt garlic sauce.
- Lamb Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95Tenderloin marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt.
- Leek and Scallion Dumplings [Aushak].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Steamed and topped off with a flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil qorma), finished with mint, and yogurt puree.
- Mix Grill Mazza.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.95Grilled lamb chop, beef tenderloin, salmon and seekh kabob served with avocado chutney.
- Potato & Leek Turnover [Boulanee].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$4.95Pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with potato and leek, served with avocado chutney.
- Pumpkin Dumplings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$4.95Flavored with bistro spices, steamed to perfection and finished off with yogurt garlic sauce, topped with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper.
- Minced Beef Add-On.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$1
- Quroti.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Traditional Afghan dish consists of toasted Afghan bread, topped with minced beef and finished off with a warm yogurt puree infused with garlic, dry mint and cayenne pepper.
- Roasted Eggplant or Butternut Squash [Bouranee].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Served with a side of bread and topped off with a rich demi-glace, infused with special seasoning and finished off with a mint yogurt puree.
- Roasted Eggplant
- Butternut Squash
- Sabzi Turnovers [Boulanee].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with a combination of spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves, and cilantro, served with avocado chutney.
- Sambosa.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Pan-fried turnovers stuffed with minced beef and lentils, topped off with powdered sugar and ground cardamom.
- Seekh Kabob.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6.95One succulent ground beef kabob served with yogurt and dill.
- Spicy Beef Dumplings [Mantu].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Minced beef, flavored with bistro spices, and steamed to perfection with a carrot and peas qorma, finished off with a yogurt garlic sauce and topped off with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper.
SOUP & SALADS | LUNCH
Greens and vegetables offered with various signature toppings.
- Bistro Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with bleu cheese and walnuts.
- Chicken.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5
- Ground Beef.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5
- Salmon.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8
- Beef Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10
- Lamb Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12
- Mixed Green Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$4.95Combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with garlic croutons.
- Chicken.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5
- Ground Beef.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5
- Salmon.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8
- Beef Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10
- Lamb Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12
- Bistro Signature Lentil Soup.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95Prepared with mung beans, lentils, chickpeas, minced beef, special spices and yogurt (vegetarian option available).
- Small.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$4.95
CHOPS AND KABOBS | LUNCH
Marinated and skewered chunks of chops and kabobs to pull at your taste buds.
- Aracosian Lamb Platter.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$34.95Shoulder chops, rib chops, and tenderloin served with long grain seasoned basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins, accompanied by a side of roasted eggplant.
- Beef Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.50Chunks of tenderloin marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice and potato bouranee.
- Beef Tenderloin and Chicken Kabob.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.50Skewer of tenderloin kabob & skewer of chicken kabob served with long grain basmati palou, chalou, and potato bouranee.
- Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Beef Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$19.95New Zealand French rack of lamb including a skewer of tenderloin kabob served with your choice of palou or qabuli and butternut squash.
- Boneless Juicy Chicken Thigh Kabob.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Skewer of boneless chicken thigh kabob, served with long grained basmati rice (chalou) and potato bouranee.
- Chicken Breast Kabob.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Chunks of chicken breast marinated overnight in our special bistro spices charbroiled to perfection served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice (chalou) and potato bouranee.
- Chicken & Ground Beef Kabob.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.95Skewer of chicken kabob & skewer of seekh kabob served with long grain basmati rice (palou & chalou) with potato bouranee.
- Frenched Rack of Lamb [Chopaan].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.50Succulent rack of lamb, marinated overnight in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice and potato bouranee.
- Ground Beef Kabob [Seekh].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.50Marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs charbroiled to perfection served with a saffron long grain basmati rice and potato bouranee.
- Lamb Chop Duo.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$26.95Combination of two frenched rack rib chops and shoulder chops, marinated in our house spices, served with seasoned basmati rice, and topped off with julienne carrots, raisins, served with a side of roasted eggplant.
- Lamb Shoulder Chops.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18.95Marinated in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with a portion of seasoned long grain basmati rice topped off with julienne carrots, raisins and a side of roasted eggplant.
- Lamb & Beef Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$29.95Skewer of lamb and beef tenderloin marinated in our house spices, served with long grain seasoned basmati rice topped off with julienne carrots and raisins, accompanied by a side of roasted eggplant.
- Lamb Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$21.95Chunks of tenderloin marinated in our bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice topped off with julienne carrots accompanied by roasted eggplant.
- Salmon.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$13.95Chunks of salmon marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice and a side of sabzi.
- Surf and Turf.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$19.95Skewer of salmon and skewer of tenderloin kabob served with both palou and chalou basmati rice and a side of eggplant.
BURGERS & WRAPS | LUNCH
Marinated burgers and wraps, seasoned to perfection and mixed with our freshest greens, vegetables and herbs.
- Beef Bistro Burger.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8.95Our signature ground beef burger is marinated with fresh herbs and spices, charbroiled to perfection.
- Beef Wrap.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8.95Marinated charbroiled minced beef topped off with mixed greens and wrapped in lavash bread.
- Chicken Wrap.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8.95Marinated chicken topped off with mixed greens and wrapped in lavash bread.
- Salmon Wrap.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.95Marinated charbroiled salmon topped off with mixed greens and wrapped in lavash bread.
ENTRÉES | LUNCH
Savory and well seasoned plates accentuated with flavorful toppings.
- Braised Lamb Shank with Greens [Sabzi Chalaou].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.95Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens and fresh herbs. Slow cooked with lamb shank, served with saffron infused basmati rice.
- Veal Shank.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$2
- Leek and Scallion Dumplings [Aushak].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Steamed to perfection, topped with a flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil qorma), finished off with mint and yogurt puree.
- Qabuli Palou.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.50Lamb shank slowly braised then baked with long grain basmati rice infused in house spices, topped off with raisin and julienne carrots.
- Veal Shank.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$2
- Risotto & Lamb Shank [Sholah].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.95Lamb shank slowly braised with lentils, chickpeas, and fresh dill.
- Veal Shank.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$2
- Spicy Beef Dumplings [Mantu].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Minced beef flavored with bistro spices, steamed to perfection with a carrot and peas qorma, finished off with a yogurt garlic sauce and topped off with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper.
QORMAS (STEWS) | LUNCH
Plentiful and delectable stews with a variety of offerings. All stews served with rice.
- Chicken Aracosian.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$13.95Boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato based stew infused with garam masala.
- Chicken Karahi.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$13.95Boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew.
- Chicken Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic and cilantro, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Chicken Ryehaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.50Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic, basil and fresh tomatoes.
- Chicken Sabzi Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.50Boneless chicken with slowly cooked greens, blended together in a yogurt based stew.
- Lamb Shank Moghuli.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$17.95Bone-in lamb shank and roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew infused with garam masala.
- Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18.95Bone-in lamb shank and mixed greens slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew infused with garam masala.
- Rumi's Chicken.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew.
- Saffron Chicken.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$13.95Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with saffron, lemon, and dill.
- Veal Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.95Boneless veal slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic and cilantro.
- Veal Karahi.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$17.95Boneless veal and roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a spicy tomato based stew.
- Veal Moghuli.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$17.95Boneless veal and roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a tomato based stew infused with garam masala.
- Veal & Mushrooms.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.95Boneless veal slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic, mushrooms, and cilantro.
- Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$17.95Slowly cooked alongside mushrooms and mixed greens in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic and cilantro.
- Veal & Potatoes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.95Boneless veal sitting on a bed of our potato qorma, topped off with a yogurt demi-glace.
- Veal Ryehaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.95Slowly cooked boneless veal in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic, basil, and fresh tomatoes.
VEGETARIAN | LUNCH
Various dishes ranging from dumplings mixed with fresh herbs and greens to our tasteful rice dishes. Our vegetarian options are plentiful.
- Baadenjaan Chalou.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.95Roasted eggplant served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Baadenjaan Karahi.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a spicy tomato based stew, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Baadenjaan Moghuli.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato based stew mixed with garam masala, served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Kachaloo Chalou.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$9.95Potato qorma served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Kachaloo with Mushrooms Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Potato qorma and mushrooms slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic and served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Kachaloo with Mushrooms & Sabzi Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Potato qorma, mushrooms and our slow cooked greens stewed in a yogurt based sauce infused with garlic, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Kadoo Chalou.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Stewed butternut squash served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Leek & Scallion Dumplings [Aushak].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.95Steamed to perfection, topped off with a carrot and peas qorma, finished off with a yogurt garlic puree, dry mint and cayenne pepper.
- Qabuli Combination Platter.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.95Sabzi, kadoo, baadenjaan, and kachaloo served with a spice infused long grain basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins.
- Sabzi Chalou.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.95Slow cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and fresh herbs, served with saffron infused long grained basmati rice.
- Sabzi Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and herbs slow cooked in yogurt based stew infused with garlic, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Sabzi Moghuli.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and herbs slowly cooked in a tomato based stew, served alongside long grain saffron basmati rice.
- Spicy Risotto with Eggplant and Butternut Squash.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.95Risotto cooked with chickpeas, lentils, and mung beans then infused with fresh dill, served with eggplant and butternut squash bouranee.
ADDITIONAL SIDES | LUNCH
Additional sides to compliment your meal.
- Baadenjaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.95
- Jaan-e-Ama.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Mirepoix of fresh tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, and cilantro, tossed with lemon juice and blended together with plain yogurt.
- Kachaloo.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.95
- Kadoo.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.95
- Qabuli Rice.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.95
- Roasted Eggplant Puree [Barta].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$4.95A cold meze made with garlic and yogurt puree.
- Sabzi.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.95
- Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$4.95Mediterranean yogurt infused fresh dill and cucumber.
DINNER MENU
MAZZA (APPETIZERS)
A varied selection of dishes served in portions that compliment the appetite.
- Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$17.95Grilled lamb chops (rib and shoulder cuts), lamb tenderloin, and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney.
- Carrot Slaw.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15.95Sweet julienne carrots tossed with fresh lemon juice.
- Hot Mazza Assortment.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$13.95A variety of spicy beef dumplings, roasted butternut squash bouranee, roasted eggplant bouranee, and leek dumpling.
- Kadoo Turnovers [Boulanee].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95Pan-fried to perfection and stuffed with roasted butternut squash, served with yogurt garlic sauce.
- Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.95Tenderloin marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt.
- Leek and Scallion Dumplings [Aushak].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8.95Steamed and topped off with a flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil qorma), finished with mint, and yogurt puree.
- Mix Grill Mazza.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.95Grilled lamb chop, beef tenderloin, salmon and seekh kabob served with avocado chutney.
- Potato & Leek Turnover [Boulanee].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95Pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with potato and leek, served with avocado chutney.
- Pumpkin Dumplings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6.95Flavored with bistro spices, steamed to perfection and finished off with yogurt garlic sauce topped with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper.
- Minced Beef Add-On.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$1
- Roasted Eggplant or Butternut Squash (Bouranee).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6.95Served with a side of bread and topped off with a rich demi-glace, infused with special seasoning and finished off with a mint yogurt puree.
- Roasted Eggplant
- Butternut Squash
- Sabzi Turnovers [Boulanee].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95Pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with a combination of spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves, and cilantro, served with avocado chutney.
- Sambosa.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95Pan-fried turnovers stuffed with minced beef and lentils, topped off with powdered sugar and ground cardamom.
- Seekh Kabob.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8.95One succulent ground beef kabob served with yogurt and dill.
- Quroti.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95Traditional Afghan dish consists of toasted Afghan bread, topped with minced beef and finished off with a warm yogurt puree infused with garlic, dry mint and cayenne pepper.
- Spicy Beef Dumplings [Mantu].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8.95Minced beef, flavored with bistro spices, and steamed to perfection with a carrot and peas qorma, finished off with a yogurt garlic sauce and topped off with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper.
SOUPS & SALADS
Greens and vegetables offered with various signature toppings.
- Bistro Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95Combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with bleu cheese and walnuts.
- Chicken.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5
- Ground Beef.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5
- Salmon.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8
- Beef Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10
- Lamb Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12
- Mixed Green Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6.95Combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with garlic croutons.
- Chicken.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5
- Ground Beef.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5
- Salmon.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8
- Beef Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10
- Lamb Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12
- Bistro Signature Lentil Soup.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Prepared with mung beans, lentils, chickpeas, minced beef, special spices and yogurt (vegetarian option available).
BURGERS & WRAPS
Marinated burgers and wraps, seasoned to perfection and mixed with our freshest greens, vegetables and herbs.
- Beef Bistro Burger.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$9.95Our signature ground beef burger is marinated with fresh herbs and spices, charbroiled to perfection.
CHOPS AND KABOBS
Marinated and skewered chunks of chops and kabobs to pull at your taste buds.
- Aracosian Lamb Platter.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$34.95Shoulder chops, rib chops, and tenderloin served with long grain seasoned basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins, accompanied by a side of roasted eggplant.
- Beef Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$23.95Chunks of tenderloin marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice and potato bouranee.
- Beef Tenderloin and Chicken Kabob.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$21.95Skewer of tenderloin kabob & skewer of chicken kabob served with long grain basmati palou, chalou, and potato bouranee.
- Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Beef Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28.95New Zealand French rack of lamb including a skewer of tenderloin kabob served with your choice of palou or qabuli and butternut squash.
- Boneless Juicy Chicken Thigh Kabob.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15.50Skewer of boneless chicken thigh kabob, served with long grained basmati rice (chalou) and potato bouranee.
- Chicken Breast Kabob.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15.50Chunks of chicken breast marinated overnight in our special bistro spices charbroiled to perfection served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice (chalou) and potato bouranee.
- Chicken & Ground Beef Kabob.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15.95Skewer of chicken kabob & skewer of seekh kabob served with long grain basmati rice (palou & chalou) with potato bouranee.
- Frenched Rack of Lamb [Chopaan].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24.95Succulent rack of lamb, marinated overnight in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice and potato bouranee.
- Ground Beef Kabob [Seekh].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.50Marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs charbroiled to perfection served with a saffron long grain basmati rice and potato bouranee.
- Lamb Chop Duo.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$26.95Combination of two frenched rack rib chops and shoulder chops, marinated in our house spices, served with seasoned basmati rice, and topped off with julienne carrots, raisins, served with a side of roasted eggplant.
- Lamb Shoulder Chops.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$23.95Marinated in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with a portion of seasoned long grain basmati rice topped off with julienne carrots, raisins and a side of roasted eggplant.
- Lamb & Beef Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$29.95Skewer of lamb and beef tenderloin marinated in our house spices, served with long grain seasoned basmati rice topped off with julienne carrots and raisins, accompanied by a side of roasted eggplant.
- Lamb Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28.95Chunks of tenderloin marinated in our bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice topped off with julienne carrots accompanied by roasted eggplant.
- Salmon.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18.95Chunks of salmon marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice and a side of sabzi.
- Surf and Turf.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24.95Skewer of salmon and skewer of tenderloin kabob served with both palou and chalou basmati rice and a side of eggplant.
ENTRÉES | DINNER
Savory and well seasoned plates accentuated with flavorful toppings. All entrees carry well and reheat well. These delicious dishes may last up to a week in the fridge making them ideal for ordering in bulk and storing to serve in portions over time.
- Braised Lamb Shank with Greens [Sabzi Chalaou].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$19.95Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens and fresh herbs. Slow cooked with lamb shank, served with saffron infused basmati rice.
- Veal Shank.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$2
- Leek and Scallion Dumplings [Aushak].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$17.95Steamed to perfection, topped with a flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil qorma), finished off with mint and yogurt puree.
- Qabuli Palou.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20.95Lamb shank slowly braised then baked with long grain basmati rice infused in house spices, topped off with raisin and julienne carrots.
- Veal Shank.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$2
- Risotto & Lamb Shank [Sholah].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$19.95Lamb shank slowly braised with lentils, chickpeas, and fresh dill.
- Veal Shank.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$2
- Spicy Beef Dumplings [Mantu].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$17.95Minced beef flavored with bistro spices, steamed to perfection with a carrot and peas qorma, finished off with a yogurt garlic sauce and topped off with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper.
QORMAS (STEWS)
Plentiful and delectable stews with a variety of offerings. All stews served with rice. Our stews carry well and reheat well. These delicious stews may last up to a week in the fridge making them ideal dishes to buy in bulk and store to serve in portions over time.
- Chicken Aracosian.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.50Boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato based stew infused with garam masala.
- Chicken Karahi.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.50Boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew.
- Chicken Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15.95Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic and cilantro, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Chicken Sabzi Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.50Boneless chicken with slowly cooked greens, blended together in a yogurt based stew.
- Chicken Ryehaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16.50Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic, basil and fresh tomatoes.
- Lamb Shank Moghuli.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$23.95Bone-in lamb shank and roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew infused with garam masala.
- Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$23.95Bone-in lamb shank and mixed greens slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew infused with garam masala.
- Rumi's Chicken.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15.95Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew.
- Saffron Chicken.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18.95Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with saffron, lemon, and dill.
- Veal Karahi.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$21.95Boneless veal and roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a spicy tomato based stew.
- Veal Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20.95Boneless veal slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic and cilantro.
- Veal Moghuli.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$21.95Boneless veal and roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a tomato based stew infused with garam masala.
- Veal & Mushrooms.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$21.95Boneless veal slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic, mushrooms, and cilantro.
- Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$21.95Slowly cooked alongside mushrooms and mixed greens in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic and cilantro.
- Veal & Potatoes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20.95Boneless veal sitting on a bed of our potato qorma, topped off with a yogurt demi-glace.
- Veal Ryehaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20.95Slowly cooked boneless veal in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic, basil, and fresh tomatoes.
VEGETARIAN
Various dishes ranging from dumplings mixed with fresh herbs and greens to our tasteful rice dishes. Our vegetarian options are plentiful and the dishes carry well and reheat well. These delicious vegetarian dishes may last up to a week in the fridge making them ideal dishes to buy in bulk and store to serve in portions over time.
- Baadenjaan Chalou.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$13.95Roasted eggplant served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Baadenjaan Karahi.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.95Roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a spicy tomato based stew, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Baadenjaan Moghuli.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.95Roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato based stew mixed with garam masala, served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Kachaloo Chalou.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95Potato qorma served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Kachaloo with Mushrooms Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.95Potato qorma and mushrooms slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic and served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Kachaloo with Mushrooms & Sabzi Lawaa.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.95Potato qorma, mushrooms and our slow cooked greens stewed in a yogurt based sauce infused with garlic, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Kadoo Chalou.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$13.95Stewed butternut squash served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Leek & Scallion Dumplings [Aushak] Vegetarian.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.95Steamed to perfection, topped off with a carrot and peas qorma, finished off with a yogurt garlic puree, dry mint and cayenne pepper.
- Qabuli Combination Platter.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15.95Sabzi, kadoo, baadenjaan, and kachaloo served with a spice infused long grain basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins.
- Sabzi Chalou.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$13.95Slow cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and fresh herbs, served with saffron infused long grained basmati rice.
- Sabzi Lawaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.95Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and herbs slow cooked in yogurt based stew infused with garlic, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.
- Sabzi Moghuli.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.95Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and herbs slowly cooked in a tomato based stew, served alongside long grain saffron basmati rice.
- Spicy Risotto with Eggplant and Butternut Squash.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14.95Risotto cooked with chickpeas, lentils, and mung beans then infused with fresh dill, served with eggplant and butternut squash bouranee.
ADDITIONAL SIDES
Additional sides to compliment your meal.
- Baadenjaan.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95
- Qabuli Rice.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.50
- Jaan-e-Ama.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Mirepoix of fresh tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, and cilantro, tossed with lemon juice and blended together with plain yogurt.
- Kachaloo.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95
- Kadoo.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95
- Sabzi.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95
- Roasted Eggplant Puree [Barta].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95A cold meze made with garlic and yogurt puree.
- Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Mediterranean yogurt infused fresh dill and cucumber.
DESSERTS
Rich array of Afghan desserts.
- Baklava.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.95Sweet pastry made with layers of filo, topped with chopped nuts and cardamom.
- Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95Choice of daily flavors.
- Cardamom Ice Cream.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.25Freshly crushed cardamom sprinkled on top of vanilla flavored ice cream.
- Firni.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.95Afghan pudding infused with cardamom and topped off with crushed pistachios.
- Rose Water Ice Cream.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.50Vanilla flavored ice cream topped off with freshly crushed cardamom and rose water.
- Sheer Birinj.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$4.25Afghan rice pudding infused with cardamom and topped off with crushed pistachios.
BAR MENU
BEERS
- Becks.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6.95
- Bud Light.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95
- Devil's Backbone Eight Point IPA.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6.95
- Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95
- Efes Pilsner (Turkey).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8.95
- Flying horse Premium Lager (22 ounce) (India).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.95
- Leffe Brown (Belgium).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95
- Leffe Blonde (Belgium).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95
- Presidente (Dominican Republic).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.95
- South Street Satan's Pony Amber Ale.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6.95
- Starr Hill Grateful Pale Ale.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6.95
- Stella Artois (Belgium).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95
- St. Pauli (NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.95
- Taj Mahal Premium Lager (22 oz) (India).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.50
- The Godfather Premium Lager (22 ounce) (India).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.95
RED WINE
- Anciano Gran Reserva 10 year Tempernillo (Valdepenas, Spain).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$36
- Artezin Zinfadel (Mendocino County, California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$51
- Bouchard Pinot Noir (France).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$35
- Chateau Greysac (Medoc, Bordeaux, France).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$75
- Chateau Teyssier Pezat (Bordeaux Superieur, France).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$54
- Concannon Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$48
- Concannon Petite Sirah (San Francisco Bay, California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$48
- Concannon Pinot Noir (Central Coast, California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$27
- Cozzo Mario Barolo (Barolo DOCG, Italy).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$138
- Diflora Chianti (Italy).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$39
- Elsa Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$33
- Farm to Table Shiraz (Victoria, Australia).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$42
- Firesteed Pinot Noir (Oregon).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$51
- Fisheye Shiraz (Australia).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$32
- Frey Redwood Valley Sangiovese (California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$40
- Hayes Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28
- Hayes Ranch Merlot (California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28
- Hess Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa, California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$92
- Hillinger Small Hill (Burgenland, Austria).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$39
- Latour Marsannay (Cote De Nuits).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$62
- Raymond Sommelier Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa, California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$56
- Villa Trasqua Fanatico Chianti Classico Reserva (DOCG, Italy.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$64
- Wente Merlot (Livermore, California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$48
WHITE WINE
- Barone Fini Pinot Grigio (Valdadige, Italy).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$36
- Colome Torrontes (Salta, Argentina).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$40
- Hayes Ranch Chardonnay (California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28
- Hogue Pinot Grigio (Columbia Valley, Washington).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$30
- Hogue Riesling (Columbia Valley, Washington).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$35
- Marques De Riscal Rueda (Rueda, Spain).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$30
- Mouton Cadet White (Bordeaux, France).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$33
- Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, New Zealand).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$33
- Simonnet Febvre Chablis (Chablis, France).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$59
- Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay (Livermore, California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$45
- Wente Sauvignon Blanc (Livermore, California).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$48
SPARKLING WINE
- It's a Headsnapper Prosecco (Italy).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$45
- Nicolas Feuillette Brut (Champagne, France).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$115
ROSÉ and RIESLING
- Firesteed Pinot Noir Rosé (Willamette Valley, Oregon).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$49
- Trimbach Riesling (Alsace, France).........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$72
DESSERT WINE
- Bauer Eiswein [Wagram Australia].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$91
- Cockburns Special Reserve Port [Porto, Portugal].........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$58