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ARACOSIA MCLEAN
AUTHENTIC AFGHAN GOURMET + CHOPHOUSE
Pickup, ASAP (in 30 minutes)
LUNCH MENU
LUNCH HOURS: Tuesday - Sunday (12:00PM - 03:00PM)
MAZZA (APPETIZERS)
A varied selection of dishes served in portions that compliment the appetite. GF- GLUTEN FREE
Grilled lamb chops, lamb tenderloin, and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney.$18.9518.95 USD
Sweet julienne carrots tossed with fresh lemon juice.$6.956.95 USD
A variety of spicy beef dumplings, roasted butternut squash bouranee, roasted eggplant bouranee, and leek dumpling.$13.9513.95 USD
Pan-fried to perfection and stuffed with roasted butternut squash, served with yogurt garlic sauce.$6.956.95 USD
Tenderloin marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt.$10.9510.95 USD
Steamed and topped off with a flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil qorma), finished with mint, and yogurt puree.$8.958.95 USD
Traditional 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.$6.956.95 USD
Grilled lamb chop, beef tenderloin, salmon and seekh kabob served with avocado chutney.$13.9513.95 USD
Pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with potato and leek, served with avocado chutney.$6.956.95 USD
Steamed & stuffed with butternut squash, topped with minced beef & lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne$8.958.95 USD
Served 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.$7.957.95 USD
Pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with a combination of spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves, and cilantro, served with avocado chutney.$7.957.95 USD
Pan-fried turnovers stuffed with minced beef and lentils, topped off with powdered sugar and ground cardamom.$7.957.95 USD
One succulent ground beef kabob served with yogurt and dill.$7.957.95 USD
Minced 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.$8.958.95 USD
SOUP & SALADS
Greens and vegetables offered with various signature toppings.
Combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with bleu cheese and walnuts.$7.957.95 USD
Combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with garlic croutons.$6.956.95 USD
Prepared with mung beans, lentils, chickpeas, minced beef, special spices and yogurt (vegetarian option available).$7.957.95 USD
BURGERS & WRAPS
Marinated burgers and wraps, seasoned to perfection and mixed with our freshest greens, vegetables and herbs.
Our signature ground beef burger is marinated with fresh herbs and spices, charbroiled to perfection. Served with a side of nakhoud. $11.9511.95 USD
Marinated charbroiled minced beef topped off with mixed greens and wrapped in lavash bread. Served with a side of nakhoud. $11.9511.95 USD
Marinated chicken topped off with mixed greens and wrapped in lavash bread. Served with a side of nakhoud. $11.9511.95 USD
Marinated charbroiled salmon topped off with mixed greens and wrapped in lavash bread. Served with a side of nakhoud. $13.9513.95 USD
CHOPS AND KABOBS
Marinated and skewered chunks of chops and kabobs to pull at your taste buds. All chops and kabobs are served with bread and chutney. GF- GLUTEN FREE
Lamb chops, and lamb tenderloin served with long grain seasoned basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins, accompanied by a side of roasted eggplant.$30.9530.95 USD
Chunks of tenderloin marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice and a side of nakhoud. $18.9518.95 USD
Skewer of tenderloin kabob & skewer of chicken kabob served with long grain basmati palou, chalou, and a side of nakhoud. $17.9517.95 USD
New Zealand French rack of lamb including a skewer of tenderloin kabob served with your choice of palou or qabuli and butternut squash.$22.9522.95 USD
Skewer of boneless chicken thigh kabob, served with long grained basmati rice (chalou) and a side of nakhoud. $15.5015.50 USD
Chunks of chicken breast marinated overnight in our special bistro spices charbroiled to perfection served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice (chalou) and a side of nakhoud. $15.5015.50 USD
Skewer of chicken kabob & skewer of seekh kabob served with long grain basmati rice (palou & chalou) with a side of nakhoud. $15.9515.95 USD
Succulent rack of lamb, marinated overnight in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice and a side of nakhoud. $19.9519.95 USD
Marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs charbroiled to perfection served with a saffron long grain basmati rice and a side of nakhoud. $12.9512.95 USD
Combination 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.$20.9520.95 USD Sold Out
Marinated 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.$18.9518.95 USD Sold Out
Skewer 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.$24.9524.95 USD
Chunks 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.$24.9524.95 USD
Chunks 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.$16.9516.95 USD
Skewer of salmon and skewer of tenderloin kabob served with both palou and chalou basmati rice and a side of eggplant.$20.9520.95 USD
ENTRÉES
Savory and well seasoned plates accentuated with flavorful toppings. All entrees are served with bread and chutney. GF- GLUTEN FREE
Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens and fresh herbs. Slow cooked with lamb, served with saffron infused basmati rice.$18.9518.95 USD
Steamed to perfection, topped with a flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil qorma), finished off with mint and yogurt puree.$13.9513.95 USD
Lamb shank slowly braised then baked with long grain basmati rice infused in house spices, topped off with raisin and julienne carrots.$18.9518.95 USD
Lamb shank slowly braised with lentils, chickpeas, and fresh dill.$17.9517.95 USD
Minced 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.$13.9513.95 USD
Steamed & stuffed with butternut squash, topped with minced beef & lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne$13.9513.95 USD
QORMAS (STEWS)
Plentiful and delectable stews with a variety of offerings. All qormas are gluten free. All qormas are served with bread and chutney. GF- GLUTEN FREE
Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic and cilantro, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.$13.9513.95 USD
Boneless chicken with slowly cooked greens, blended together in a yogurt based stew.$14.9514.95 USD
Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic, basil and fresh tomatoes.$14.9514.95 USD
Boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew.$14.9514.95 USD
Boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato based stew infused with garam masala.$14.9514.95 USD
Bone-in lamb shank and roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew infused with garam masala.$18.9518.95 USD
Bone-in lamb shank and mixed greens slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew infused with garam masala.$19.9519.95 USD
Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew.$13.9513.95 USD
Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with saffron, lemon, and dill.$15.9515.95 USD
Boneless veal slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic and cilantro.$19.9519.95 USD
Boneless veal slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic, mushrooms, and cilantro.$20.9520.95 USD
Slowly cooked alongside mushrooms and mixed greens in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic and cilantro.$21.9521.95 USD
Slowly cooked boneless veal in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic, basil, and fresh tomatoes.$19.9519.95 USD
Boneless veal and chickpeas slowly cooked in a tomato based stew with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro. Served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.$19.9519.95 USD
Boneless veal and roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a spicy tomato based stew.$19.9519.95 USD
Boneless veal and roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a tomato based stew infused with garam masala.$19.9519.95 USD
VEGETARIAN
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
Roasted eggplant served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.$13.9513.95 USD
Roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a spicy tomato based stew, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.$13.9513.95 USD
Roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato based stew mixed with garam masala, served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.$13.9513.95 USD
Chickpea qorma in a tomato based stew with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro. Served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.$11.9511.95 USD
Chickpea qorma and mushrooms slowly cooked in a yogurt-based stew, infused with garlic, topped with fresh cilantro. Served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.$12.9512.95 USD
Chickpea qorma, mushrooms, and our slow-cooked greens stewed in a yogurt-based sauce infused with garlic, topped with fresh cilantro. Served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice.$13.9513.95 USD
Stewed butternut squash served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice.$14.9514.95 USD
Steamed to perfection, topped off with a carrot and peas qorma, finished off with a yogurt garlic puree, dry mint and cayenne pepper.$13.9513.95 USD
Sabzi, kadoo, baadenjaan, and nakhoud served with a spice infused long grain basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins.$16.9516.95 USD
Slow cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and fresh herbs, served with saffron infused long grained basmati rice.$13.9513.95 USD
Spinach, 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.$13.9513.95 USD
Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and herbs slowly cooked in a tomato based stew, served alongside long grain saffron basmati rice.$13.9513.95 USD
Risotto cooked with chickpeas, lentils, and mung beans then infused with fresh dill, served with eggplant and butternut squash bouranee.$15.9515.95 USD
ADDITIONAL SIDES
Additional sides to compliment your meal. All sides are gluten free.
$4.954.95 USD
$4.954.95 USD
Chickpea qorma in a tomato-base stew with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro.$4.954.95 USD
$4.954.95 USD
$4.954.95 USD
Mediterranean yogurt infused fresh dill and cucumber.$4.954.95 USD
DESSERTS
Rich array of Afghan desserts.
Sweet pastry made with layers of filo, topped with chopped nuts and cardamom.$6.956.95 USD
Choice of daily flavors.$8.008.00 USD
Freshly crushed cardamom sprinkled on top of vanilla flavored ice cream.$6.006.00 USD
Afghan pudding infused with cardamom and topped off with crushed pistachios.$6.506.50 USD
Vanilla flavored ice cream topped off with freshly crushed cardamom and rose water.$6.506.50 USD
Afghan rice pudding infused with cardamom and topped off with crushed pistachios.$7.507.50 USD
DINNER MENU
DINNER HOURS: Tuesday - Thursday (3:00PM - 9:00PM) | Friday - Saturday (3:00PM - 10:00PM) | Sunday (3:00PM - 9:00PM) | Monday (CLOSED)
MAZZA (APPETIZERS)
A varied selection of dishes served in portions that compliment the appetite. All appetizers carry well. Dishes off the grill, the lamb tenderloin, the Mix Grill, and the Seekh Kabob, are best freshly served and consumed. GF- gluten free
Grilled lamb chops, lamb tenderloin, and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney.$22.9522.95 USD
Sweet julienne carrots tossed with fresh lemon juice.$7.957.95 USD
A variety of spicy beef dumplings, roasted butternut squash bouranee, roasted eggplant bouranee, and leek dumpling.$18.9518.95 USD
Pan-fried to perfection and stuffed with roasted butternut squash, served with yogurt garlic sauce.$10.9510.95 USD
Tenderloin marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt.$14.9514.95 USD
Steamed and topped off with a flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil qorma), finished with mint, and yogurt puree.$12.9512.95 USD
Traditional 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.$11.9511.95 USD
Grilled lamb chop, beef tenderloin, salmon and seekh kabob served with avocado chutney.$19.9519.95 USD
Pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with potato and leek, served with avocado chutney.$10.9510.95 USD
Steamed & stuffed with butternut squash, topped with minced beef & lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne$12.9512.95 USD
Served 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.$11.9511.95 USD
Pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with a combination of spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves, and cilantro, served with avocado chutney.$11.9511.95 USD
Pan-fried turnovers stuffed with minced beef and lentils, topped off with powdered sugar and ground cardamom.$11.9511.95 USD
One succulent ground beef kabob served with yogurt and dill.$11.9511.95 USD
Minced 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.$12.9512.95 USD
SOUP & SALADS
Greens and vegetables offered with various signature toppings. Soups and Salads carry well. GF- gluten free
Combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with bleu cheese and walnuts.$10.9510.95 USD
Combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with garlic croutons.$8.958.95 USD
Prepared with mung beans, lentils, chickpeas, minced beef, special spices and yogurt (vegetarian option available).$10.9510.95 USD
CHOPS AND KABOBS
Marinated and skewered chunks of chops and kabobs to pull at your taste buds. All chops and kabobs are gluten free. All chops and kabobs are served with bread and chutney. GF-gluten free
Lamb chops, and lamb tenderloin served with long grain seasoned basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins, accompanied by a side of roasted eggplant.$42.9542.95 USD
Chunks of tenderloin marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice and a side of nakhoud.$30.9530.95 USD
Skewer of tenderloin kabob & skewer of chicken kabob served with long grain basmati palou, chalou, and a side of nakhoud.$28.9528.95 USD
New Zealand French rack of lamb including a skewer of tenderloin kabob served with your choice of palou or qabuli and butternut squash.$34.9534.95 USD
Skewer of boneless chicken thigh kabob, served with long grained basmati rice (chalou) and a side of nakhoud.$18.9518.95 USD
Chunks of chicken breast marinated overnight in our special bistro spices charbroiled to perfection served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice (chalou) and a side of nakhoud.$18.9518.95 USD
Skewer of chicken kabob & skewer of seekh kabob served with long grain basmati rice (palou & chalou) with a side of nakhoud.$19.9519.95 USD
Succulent rack of lamb, marinated overnight in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice and a side of nakhoud.$31.9531.95 USD
Marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs charbroiled to perfection served with a saffron long grain basmati rice and a side of nakhoud.$19.9519.95 USD