Afghan Bistro
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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
Mix Grill Mazza
Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt
Hot Mazza Assortment
Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Quroti
Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Baadenjaan Bouranee
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Kadoo Bouranee
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Carrot Slaw
Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus
Potato & Leek Turnovers
Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
Sabzi Turnovers
Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
Kadoo Turnovers
Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp, served with a side of garlic yogurt
Samarooq Turnovers
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
Sambosa
Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom
Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Vegetarian option available
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
Mantu Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer
Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
Seekh Kabob Appetizer
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
QORMAS (STEWS)
Chicken Karahi
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
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
Chicken Lawaan
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Saffron Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Rumi's Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
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
Chicken Ryehaan
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
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
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
Veal & Mushrooms
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
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
Veal Ryehaan
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal Lawaan
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
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
Veal Karahi
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
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
CHOPS & KABOBS
Chicken & Ground Beef Kabob
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
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
Bistro Signature Kabob
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
Lamb Tenderloin
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
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
Lamb Shoulder Chops
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
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
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
Lamb & Beef Tenderloin
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
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
Ground Beef (seekh) Kabob
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Chicken Breast Kabob
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
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
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
Salmon
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill
Beef Tenderloin
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
ENTRÉES
Risotto & Lamb (sholah)
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Mantu Entree
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Aushak Entree
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Lamb & Greens
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill
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
MAZZA (APPETIZERS)
Sambosa
Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom
Potato & Leek Turnovers
Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp
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
Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Mantu Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Mix Grill Mazza
Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt
Hot Mazza Assortment
Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Baadenjaan Bouranee
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Carrot Slaw
Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus
Sabzi Turnovers
Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp
Kadoo Turnovers
Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp
Samarooq Turnovers
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp
Aushak Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Seekh Kabob Appetizer
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
Quroti
Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Kadoo Bouranee
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
SOUP & SALADS
Bistro Signature Lentil Soup
Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill
Bistro Salad
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing
Mixed Green Salad
Combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with garlic croutons.
VEGETARIAN
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
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
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
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
Baadenjaan Karahi
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
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
Nakhoud & Mushrooms Lawaan
Spicy tomato based stew with garlic yogurt, chickpeas & mushrooms, topped with cilantro
Qabuli Combination Platter
Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice
Afghania Nakhoud Chalou
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
Baadenjaan Chalou
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
Sabzi Chalou
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill, served with saffron rice
Pumpkin Dumplings Entree (vegetarian)
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Samarooq Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Nakhoud With Mushrooms & Sabzi Lawaan
Spicy tomato based stew with garlic yogurt, chickpeas, mushrooms & slow-cooked greens, topped with cilantro
Sabzi Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Bamya Chalou
Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
Kadoo Chalou
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
Aushak Entree (vegetarian)
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
DESSERTS
Firni
Milk pudding infused with rose water and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios
Saffron Sheer Birinj
Rice pudding infused with saffron and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios
ADDITIONAL SIDES
Sabzi Side
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill
Yogurt With Cucumber & Dill
Nakhoud Side
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro
Baadenjaan Side
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Kadoo Side
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Qabuli Side
Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins
Palou Side
Seasoned basmati rice
Daal Side
Spicy lentils infused with turmeric, topped with fresh dill
Chalou Side
Saffron infused basmati rice