ARACOSIA MCLEAN
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AUTHENTIC AFGHAN GOURMET + CHOPHOUSE
LUNCH MENU
LUNCH HOURS: Tuesday - Sunday (12:00PM - 03:00PM)
MAZZA (APPETIZERS)
Mix Grill Mazza
Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt
$19.95
Hot Mazza Assortment
Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$19.95
Vegetarian/Vegan Option
Vegetarian Option
Vegan Option
Quroti
Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$10.25
Baadenjaan Bouranee
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$11.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Kadoo Bouranee
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$11.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Carrot Slaw
Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus
$8.95
Potato & Leek Turnovers
Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
$12.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Sabzi Turnovers
Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
$12.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Kadoo Turnovers
Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp
$12.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Samarooq Turnovers
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
$12.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Sambosa
Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom
$12.95
Pumpkin Dumplings
Steamed & stuffed with butternut squash, topped with minced beef & lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne (Vegetarian option available)
$13.95
Vegetarian/Vegan Option
Vegetarian Option
Vegan Option
Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak) Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (Vegetarian option available)
$13.95
Vegetarian/Vegan Option
Vegetarian Option
Vegan Option
Spicy Beef Dumplings (Mantu) Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$13.95
Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$13.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$13.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer
Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
$15.95
Seekh Kabob Appetizer
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
$13.95
SOUP & SALADS
Bistro Signature Lentil Soup
Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill (Vegetarian/vegan option available)
$12.95
Vegetarian/Vegan Option
Vegetarian Option
Vegan Option
Bistro Salad
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing
$10.95
Options: Lunch
Chicken
$10Ground Beef
$10Salmon
$12Mixed Greens Salad
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing
$9.95
Options: Lunch
Chicken
$10Ground Beef
$10Salmon
$12BURGERS & WRAPS
Bistro Burger
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, mixed greens and spicy herb ketchup on a toasted brioche bun with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$15.95
Seekh (Ground Beef) Wrap
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef with mixed greens, spicy herb chutney and avocado yogurt in a lavash wrap, with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$15.95
Chicken Wrap
Marinated and charbroiled chicken breast with mixed greens, spicy herb chutney and avocado yogurt in a lavash wrap, with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$15.95
Salmon Wrap
Marinated and charbroiled salmon with mixed greens, spicy herb chutney and avocado yogurt in a lavash wrap, with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$16.95
CHOPS AND KABOBS
Frenched Rack of Lamb (Chopaan)
Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$26.95
Aracosian Lamb Platter
Marinated and charbroiled lamb tenderloin, lamb rib and shoulder chops, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$36.95
Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Beef Tenderloin
Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops and beef tenderloin, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$27.95
Lamb & Beef Tenderloin
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$28.95
Beef Tenderloin
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$25.95
Beef Tenderloin & Chicken Kabob
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$25.95
Seekh (Ground Beef)
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$17.95
Chicken & Ground Beef
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$18.95
Chicken Breast Kabob
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$17.95
Chicken Thigh Kabob
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$17.95
Salmon
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill
$19.95
Surf & Turf
Marinated and charbroiled salmon and beef tenderloin, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$26.95
Kabob-E-Samarooq
Marinated and charbroiled portobello mushroom, zucchini, onions and tomatoes, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$18.50
ENTREES
Braised Lamb & Greens
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill
$24.95
Qabuli Palou
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with seasoned rice topped with carrots and raisins and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$24.95
Risotto & Lamb (Sholah)
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill
$24.95
Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak) Entree
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (Vegetarian option available)
$20.95
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (Vegetarian option available)
$20.95
Spicy Beef Dumplings (Mantu) Entree
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$20.95
QORMAS (STEWS)
Chicken Lawaan
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$19.95
Chicken Sabzi Lawaan
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$20.95
Chicken Ryehaan
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$19.95
Afghania Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$19.95
Chicken Aracosian
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$19.95
Rumi's Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$19.95
Lamb Shank Moghuli
Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$24.95
Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli
Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$24.95
Veal Lawaan
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$23.95
Veal & Mushrooms
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$23.95
Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi Lawaan
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$24.95
Veal Ryehaan
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$23.95
Veal & Nakhoud
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with chickpeas, garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$23.95
Afghania Veal
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$23.95
Veal Moghuli
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$23.95
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN
Various dishes ranging from dumplings mixed with fresh herbs and greens to our tasteful rice dishes. Our vegetarian options are plentiful. All our vegetarian dishes can be prepared vegan. All vegetarian entrees are served with bread and chutney. GF- GLUTEN FREE
Afghania Baadenjaan
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$16.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Baadenjaan Moghuli
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$16.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Sabzi Moghuli
Slow cooked greens in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$16.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Sabzi Lawaan
Slow cooked greens in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$16.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Nakhoud & Mushroom Lawaan
Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$16.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Nakhoud & Mushroom Sabzi Lawaan
Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$16.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Afghania Nakhoud Chalou
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
$15.95
Baadenjaan Chalou
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
$16.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Kadoo Chalou
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
$16.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Sabzi Chalou
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill, served with saffron rice
$16.95
Bamya Chalou
Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
$16.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Qabuli Combination Platter
Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice
$19.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Aushak Entree (Vegetarian)
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$19.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree (Vegetarian)
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$19.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Samarooq Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$19.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Sabzi Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$19.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Spicy Risotto with Eggplant & Butternut Squash
Spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill, accompanied with sides of roasted eggplant and butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$18.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Kabob-E-Samarooq
Marinated and charbroiled portobello mushroom, zucchini, onions and tomatoes, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
$18.50
ADDITIONAL SIDES
Additional sides to compliment your meal. All sides are gluten free.
Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill
$6.95
Nakhoud
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro
$8.95
Baadenjaan
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$8.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Daal
Spicy lentils topped with fresh dill
$8.95
Sabzi
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill
$8.95
Kadoo
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$8.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Qabuli Rice
Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins
$8.95
Palou
Seasoned basmati rice
$8.50
Chalou
Saffron infused basmati rice
$7.95
DESSERTS
Rich array of Afghan desserts.
Firni
Milk pudding infused with rose water and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios
$6.50
Saffron Sheer Birinj
Rice pudding infused with saffron and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios
$7.50
Rose Water Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom and rose water
$6.50
Cardamom Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom
$6