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DINNER MENU

DINNER HOURS: Tuesday - Thursday (3:00PM - 9:00PM) | Friday - Saturday (3:00PM - 10:00PM) | Sunday (3:00PM - 9:00PM) | Monday (CLOSED)



SPECIALS




Assortment of Dumplings

Spicy beef, leek & scallion, and pumpkin dumplings

For 2

$18.95


For 3

$25.00


For 4

$32.00



Shorwa Watanee

Traditional soup with slow cooked potatoes, carrots, beans, and cilantro overtop of afghan bread. Served with pickled onions and jalapenos.

Chicken

$24.95


Veal

$28.95


Lamb Shank

$32.95


Vegetarian

$21.95

Mild


Spicy Shinwari Karahi

Choice of smoked lamb shank or lamb shoulder slow cooked in a spicy tomato qorma infused with garam masala, ginger, and fresh tomatoes. Served with pickled onions and peppers over toasted afghan bread.

Lamb Shank

$31.95


Lamb Shoulder

$31.95



Afghania Dhood Palou

Smoked and slow braised lamb shank served over top of seasoned basmati rice topped off with julienne carrots, raisins, and pistachios. Served with a side of roasted eggplant.

$32.95

Add Extra

Veal Shank

$3


Spicy Lamb Leg Sabzi Lawaan

Braised Lamb Leg slow cooked in a garlic yogurt-based stew with green pepper, spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, and turnip leaves. served over basmati rice.

$34.95




MAZZA (APPETIZERS)




Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza

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

$26.95

Gluten free


Mix Grill Mazza

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

$23.95

Gluten free


Hot Mazza Assortment

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

$22.95

Vegetarian/Vegan Option

Vegetarian Option

Vegan Option



Quroti

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

$13.95



Baadenjaan Bouranee

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$13.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Kadoo Bouranee

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$13.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Carrot Slaw

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

$8.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Potato & Leek Turnovers

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

$14.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Sabzi Turnovers

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

$14.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Kadoo Turnovers

Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp

$14.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Samarooq Turnovers

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

$14.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Sambosa

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

$14.95



Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer

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

$15.95

Vegetarian/Vegan Option

Vegetarian Option

Vegan Option



Aushak Appetizer

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

$15.95

Vegetarian/Vegan Option

Vegetarian Option

Vegan Option



Mantu Appetizer

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

$15.95



Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer

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

$15.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer

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

$15.95

Vegetarian


Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer

Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt

$17.95

Gluten free


Seekh Kabob Appetizer

Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt

$14.95

Gluten free



SOUP & SALADS




Bistro Signature Lentil Soup

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

$15.95

Gluten free

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

$12.95

Vegetarian

Options: Dinner

Chicken

$13

Ground Beef

$13

Salmon

$16


Mixed Green Salad

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

$11.95

Vegetarian

Dinner Options

Chicken

$13

Ground Beef

$13

Salmon

$16



CHOPS & KABOBS




Lamb Tenderloin

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

$36.95

Gluten free


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

$36.95

Gluten free


Lamb Shoulder Chops

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

$35.95

Gluten free


Lamb Chop Duo

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

$35.95

Gluten free


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

$39.95

Gluten free


Lamb & Beef Tenderloin

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

$36.95

Gluten free


Beef Tenderloin

Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

$34.95

Gluten free


Beef Tenderloin & Chicken

Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

$34.95

Gluten free


Seekh (Ground Beef) Kabob

Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

$23.95

Gluten free


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

$25.95

Gluten free


Chicken Breast Kabob

Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

$23.95

Gluten free


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

$23.95

Gluten free


Salmon Kabob

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

$27.95

Gluten free


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

$35.95

Gluten free


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

$19.95



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

$25.95

Gluten free
Vegan



ENTREES




Lamb & Greens

Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill

$32.95

Gluten free


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

$32.95

Gluten free


Risotto & Lamb

Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill

$32.95

Gluten free


Aushak Entree

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

$25.95



Pumpkin Dumpling Entree

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

$25.95



Mantu Entree

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

$25.95




QORMAS

Plentiful and delectable stews with a variety of offerings. Stews carry well and reheat well. Stews may last up to a week in the fridge making them great for bulk buying and storing. All qormas are served with bread and chutney. GF- gluten free




Chicken Lawaan

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

$25.95

Gluten free


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

$26.95

Gluten free


Chicken Ryehaan

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

$25.95

Gluten free


Saffron Chicken

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

$26.95

Gluten free


Afghania Chicken

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

$25.95

Gluten free


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

$25.95

Gluten free


Rumi's Chicken

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

$25.95

Gluten free


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

$33.95

Gluten free


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

$33.95

Gluten free


Veal Lawaan

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

$31.95

Gluten free


Veal & Mushrooms

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

$32.95

Gluten free


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

$32.95

Gluten free


Veal Ryehaan

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

$31.95

Gluten free


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

$31.95

Gluten free


Afghania Veal

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

$31.95

Gluten free


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

$31.95

Gluten free



VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

Various dishes ranging from dumplings mixed with fresh herbs and greens to our tasteful rice dishes. Our vegetarian options are plentiful. All vegetarian entrees are served with bread and chutney. 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

$20.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

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

$20.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

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

$20.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

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

$20.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

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

$19.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

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

$20.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

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

$19.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Baadenjaan Chalou

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

$20.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Kadoo Chalou

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

$20.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

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

$20.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Bamya Chalou

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

$20.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Qabuli Combination Platter

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

$26.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

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

$25.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Pumpkin Dumpling Entree (Vegetarian)

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

$25.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Samarooq Dumpling Entree

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

$25.95

Vegetarian

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

$25.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



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

$24.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

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

$25.95

Gluten free
Vegan



ADDITIONAL SIDES

Additional sides to compliment your meal. All sides are gluten free.




Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill

$8.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian


Nakhoud Side

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

$10.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Baadenjaan Side

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$10.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Daal Side

Spicy lentils infused with turmeric, topped with fresh dill

$10.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Sabzi Side

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

$10.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Kadoo Side

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$10.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option



Qabuli Rice

Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins

$10.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Palou

Seasoned basmati rice

$9.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Chalou

Saffron infused basmati rice

$9.95

Gluten free
Vegan



DESSERTS

Rich array of Afghan desserts. GF- gluten free




Cake

Toasted Almond Cake

$8


Cardamom Milk Cake

$8


Chocolate cake

$8


Pistachio Ricotta Cake

$8



Firni

Milk pudding infused with rose water and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios

$6.50

Gluten free


Saffron Sheer Birinj

Rice pudding infused with saffron and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios

$7.50

Gluten free


Rose Water Ice Cream

Vanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom and rose water

$6.50

Gluten free


Cardamom Ice Cream

Vanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom

$6

Gluten free


Baklava

Assortment of filo pastry filled with chopped pistachios and walnuts topped with cardamom.

$6.95


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