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Pickup time: Up to 45 minutes
Pickup Address: 1381 Beverly Road, McLean, VA 22101

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

$18.95

Shorwa Watanee

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

$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.

$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

Saffron 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

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

Kadoo Bouranee

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$13.95

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

Sabzi Turnovers

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

$14.95

Kadoo Turnovers

Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp

$14.95

Samarooq Turnovers

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

$14.95

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

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

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

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

Bistro Salad

Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing

$12.95

Mixed Green Salad

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

$11.95

CHOPS & 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kadoo Chalou

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

$20.95

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

Qabuli Combination Platter

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

$26.95

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

Pumpkin Dumpling Entree (Vegetarian)

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

$25.95

Samarooq Dumpling Entree

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

$25.95

Sabzi Dumpling Entree

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

$25.95

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

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

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

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

$6.00

Baklava

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

$6.95

MARINATED MEATS & VEGETABLES

MARINATED RAW MEATS & VEGETABLES

Marinated Beef Tenderloin (1lb) - READY TO GRILL, BBQ, COOK.

$26.00

Marinated Chicken Breast (1lb) - READY TO GRILL, BBQ, COOK.

$12.00

Marinated Chicken Thigh (1lb) READY TO GRILL, BBQ, COOK.

$12.00

Marinated Frenched Rack of Lamb (1lb) - READY TO GRILL, BBQ, COOK

$28.00

Marinated Ground Beef (1lb) - READY TO GRILL, BBQ, COOK

$12.00

Marinated Salmon (1lb) - READY TO GRILL, BBQ, COOK

$22.00

Marinated Lamb Shoulder Chops (1lb) READY TO GRILL, BBQ, COOK

$24.00

Marinated Lamb Tenderloin (1lb) - READY TO GRILL, BBQ, COOK

$28.00

Marinated Kabob-E-Samarooq (1lb)

Portobello mushroom, zucchini, onion and tomatoes

$12.00

CHUTNEYS

Chutneys

Mango Chutney [16oz]

Sweet and Spicy. Pairs well with your Spicy Risotto and Qabuli combination platter but, of course, you may add to any dish you choose or enjoy as a dipping sauce.

$12.00

Fresh Herb Chutney [16oz]

Vinegar, herbs, garlic, and chillis combine to make this a mouthwatering, spicy, and tangy, chutney. Your Kabobs and grilled meat will be enhanced by the Fresh Herb Chutney but, of course, you may add to any dish you choose or enjoy as a dipping sauce.

$12.00

Avocado, Cilantro, and Yogurt Chutney.[16oz]

Our mildest of the four chutneys. The avocado chutney is a delightful addition to your delicious Turnovers and most vegetarian dishes but, of course, you may add to any dish you choose or enjoy as a dipping sauce.

$12.00

Red Chili Chutney [16oz]

This is the spiciest of our four chutneys but still mild enough not to require a warning label. The Red Chili Chutney will enhance your kabobs, your potatoes, and any other dish you want to spice up or you may enjoy as a dipping sauce.

$12.00

LUNCH MENU

Orders from this menu can only be scheduled for Sun, Tue - Sat: 12:40 PM - 2:59 PM.

LUNCH HOURS: Tuesday - Sunday (12:00PM - 03:00PM)

MAZZA (APPETIZERS)

Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza

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

$23.95 - Unavailable

Mix Grill Mazza

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

$19.95 - Unavailable

Hot Mazza Assortment

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

$19.95 - Unavailable

Quroti

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

$10.25 - Unavailable

Baadenjaan Bouranee

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$11.95 - Unavailable

Kadoo Bouranee

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$11.95 - Unavailable

Carrot Slaw

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

$8.95 - Unavailable

Potato & Leek Turnovers

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

$12.95 - Unavailable

Sabzi Turnovers

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

$12.95 - Unavailable

Kadoo Turnovers

Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp

$12.95 - Unavailable

Samarooq Turnovers

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

$12.95 - Unavailable

Sambosa

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

$12.95 - Unavailable

Pumpkin Dumplings

Steamed & stuffed with butternut squash, topped with minced beef & lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne (Vegetarian option available)

$13.95 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer

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

$13.95 - Unavailable

Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer

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

$13.95 - Unavailable

Lamb Chop Appetizer

Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt

$15.95 - Unavailable

Seekh Kabob Appetizer

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

$13.95 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

Bistro Salad

Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing

$10.95 - Unavailable

Mixed Greens Salad

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

$9.95 - Unavailable

BURGERS & 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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

Afghania Platter

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

$36.95 - Unavailable

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

$27.95 - Unavailable

Ribeye & 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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

Salmon

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

$19.95 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

Veal Lawaan

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

$23.95 - Unavailable

Veal & Mushrooms

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

$23.95 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

Afghania Veal

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

$23.95 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

Afghania Nakhoud Chalou

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

$15.95 - Unavailable

Baadenjaan Chalou

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

$16.95 - Unavailable

Kadoo Chalou

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

$16.95 - Unavailable

Sabzi Chalou

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

$16.95 - Unavailable

Bamya Chalou

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

$16.95 - Unavailable

Qabuli Combination Platter

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

$19.95 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

Pumpkin Dumpling Entree (Vegetarian)

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

$19.95 - Unavailable

Samarooq Dumpling Entree

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

$19.95 - Unavailable

Sabzi Dumpling Entree

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

$19.95 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

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 - Unavailable

ADDITIONAL SIDES

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

Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill

$6.95 - Unavailable

Nakhoud

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

$8.95 - Unavailable

Baadenjaan

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$8.95 - Unavailable

Daal

Spicy lentils topped with fresh dill

$8.95 - Unavailable

Sabzi

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

$8.95 - Unavailable

Kadoo

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$8.95 - Unavailable

Qabuli Rice

Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins

$8.95 - Unavailable

Palou

Seasoned basmati rice

$8.50 - Unavailable

Chalou

Saffron infused basmati rice

$7.95 - Unavailable

DESSERTS

Rich array of Afghan desserts.

Firni

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

$6.50 - Unavailable

Saffron Sheer Birinj

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

$7.50 - Unavailable

Rose Water Ice Cream

Vanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom and rose water

$6.50 - Unavailable

Cardamom Ice Cream

Vanilla ice cream topped with freshly crushed cardamom

$6.00 - Unavailable

1381 BEVERLY RD, MCLEAN, VA 22101 | Tel: (703) 269-3820  |  Email: info@aracosiamclean.com 

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