Octavias Bistro
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Qormas (Stews)
Saffron Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, 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
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
Rumi’s Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, 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
Afghania Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, 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 Lawaan
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, 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
Veal Ryehaan
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Afghania Veal
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, 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
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
Veal & Mushrooms
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Chops & Kabobs
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
Chicken Breast Kabob
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
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 & Beef Tenderloin
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
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 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
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
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
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
Mazza (Appetizers)
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
Hot Mazza Assortment
Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
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
Seekh Appetizer
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
Mantu Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Baadenjaan Bouranee
Roasted eggplant topped with 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
Carrot Slaw
Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus
Kadoo Turnovers
Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp
Samarooq Turnovers
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp
Mix Grill Mazza
Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop
Kadoo Bouranee
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Quroti
Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Entrees
Risotto & Lamb (sholah)
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill
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
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
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Vegetarian & Vegan
Qabuli Combination Platter
Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli 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
Pumpkin Dumplings Entree (vegetarian)
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
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
Samarooq Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Nakhoud & Mushrooms Lawaan
Spicy tomato based stew with garlic yogurt, chickpeas & mushrooms, topped with cilantro
Aushak Entree (vegetarian)
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Afghania Baadenjaan
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Afghania Nakhoud Chalou
(Vegan) Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
Bamya Chalou
Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
Kabob-e-samarooq
(Vegan) 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
Baadenjaan Chalou
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
Kadoo Chalou
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
Soups & 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
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing
Additional Sides
Baadenjaan Side
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Qabuli Rice
(Vegan) Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins
Yogurt With Cucumber & Dill
Nakhoud Side
(Vegan) Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro
Kadoo Side
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Palou Side
(Vegan) Seasoned basmati rice
Daal Side
(Vegan) Spicy lentils infused with turmeric, topped with fresh dill
Chalou Side
(Vegan) Saffron infused basmati rice
Desserts
Saffron Sheer Birinj
Rice pudding infused with cardamom and saffron
Firni
Rose water and cardamom milk pudding