ARACOSIA MCLEAN
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AUTHENTIC AFGHAN GOURMET + CHOPHOUSE
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
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
$3Saffron Salmon
Perfectly grilled salmon finished with a warm saffron and dill infused garlic yogurt, accompanied by fragrant emerald rice.
$29.95
MAZZA (APPETIZERS)
Mix Grill Mazza
Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt
$23.95
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
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Kadoo Bouranee
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$13.95
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
$14.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Sabzi Turnovers
Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
$14.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Kadoo Turnovers
Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp
$14.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Samarooq Turnovers
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
$14.95
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
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
Lamb Chop Appetizer
Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
$17.95
Seekh Kabob Appetizer
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
$14.95
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
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
Options: Dinner
Chicken
$13Ground Beef
$13Salmon
$16Mixed Green Salad
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing
$11.95
Dinner Options
Chicken
$13Ground Beef
$13Salmon
$16CHOPS & 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
$36.95
Afghania Platter
Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chop, ribeye kabob , and beef tenderloin, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$48.95
Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Beef Tenderloin
Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops and beef tenderloin, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$39.95
Ribeye & 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Salmon Kabob
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill
$27.95
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
$35.95
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
ENTREES
Lamb & Greens
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill
$32.95
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
$32.95
Risotto & Lamb
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill
$32.95
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Veal Lawaan
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$31.95
Veal & Mushrooms
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$32.95
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
$32.95
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
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
Afghania Veal
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
$31.95
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
$31.95
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN
Various dishes ranging from dumplings mixed with fresh herbs and greens to our tasteful rice dishes. Our vegetarian options are plentiful. All 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Baadenjaan Chalou
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
$20.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Kadoo Chalou
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
$20.95
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
$20.95
Bamya Chalou
Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
$20.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Qabuli Combination Platter
Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice
$26.95
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
$25.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree (Vegetarian)
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$25.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Samarooq Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$25.95
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
$25.95
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
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
ADDITIONAL SIDES
Additional sides to compliment your meal. All sides are gluten free.
Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill
$8.95
Nakhoud Side
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro
$10.95
Baadenjaan Side
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$10.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Daal Side
Spicy lentils infused with turmeric, topped with fresh dill
$10.95
Sabzi Side
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill
$10.95
Kadoo Side
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
$10.95
Vegan Option
Vegan Option
Qabuli Rice
Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins
$10.95
Palou
Seasoned basmati rice
$9.95
Chalou
Saffron infused basmati rice
$9.95
DESSERTS
Rich array of Afghan desserts. GF- gluten free
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
Baklava
Assortment of filo pastry filled with chopped pistachios and walnuts topped with cardamom.
$6.95