Lunch Menu

Appetizers 

AUSHAK                                                                                                                                                                                                
                Steamed dumpling filled with leek and spring onion topped with yogurt, meat sauce, and sprinkled with mint.  

6.95

 

MANTU                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                Steamed dumplings filled with chopped beef, herbs and onions, topped with yogurt and sautéed mixed vegetables. 

6.95

 

SAMBOSA                                                                                                                                                                                             
 Fried pastries filled with ground beef and chickpeas. 

7.95

 

BULANEE                                                                                                                                                                                              
Turnovers filled with leek, spring onions and herbs. 

5.25

 

BULANEE KATCHALU                                                                                                                                                                          
Turnover stuffed with ground beef, potatoes and herbs. 

5.25

 

PAKAWRA-E-BADENJAN                                                                                                                                                           
Batter dipped sautéed eggplant, topped with yogurt and meat sauce. 

 6.95

 

BURANEE-BADENJAN                                                                                                                                                                          
Sautéed eggplant, bell peppers, sliced tomatoes, sprinkled with mint and topped with yogurt. 

6.95

 

MAST-E-KHIYAR                                                                                                                                                                                  
Yogurt with chopped cucumber and dry mint, served with afghan bread 

5.95

 

Soup 

 

AUSH                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Chicken based vegetable soup with noodles, topped with yogurt and meat sauce, sprinkled with dill. 

6.95

 

MAUSHAWA                                                                                                                                                                                 
 Chicken based vegetable soup with chickpeas, red kidney beans and mung beans, topped with yogurt and
sprinkled with mint.

6.95

 

 

Salad 

 

CHOPAHN SALAD                                                                                                                                                                               
Fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe sliced tomatoes and red onions, sprinkled with extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.  

 8.95

 

MIXED GREEN SALAD                                                                                                                                                                         
Mixed field greens, tossed in citrus honey vinaigrette, feta cheese, sliced tomatoes, and roasted walnuts. 

7.95

 

HOUSE SALAD                                                                                                                                                                                      
                Romaine lettuce, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber and tomatoes tossed with yogurt mustard dressing.

 6.95

 

 

 

**Entrees** 

 

KABOBS

 

                Choice of marinated kabobs, charbroiled on skewers, served with seasoned browned basmati rice and grilled vegetables.
Choice of:       
                                Kabob (beef)                                                                                                                                   

 13.95

                                                Kabob-E-Murgh (chicken)                                                                                                                 

12.95

                                                Kabob-E-Gousfand (lamb)                                                                                                                 

14.95

                                                Combintion Kabob (skewer of lamb and chicken)                                                                              

13.95

                                                Kabob-E-Chopahn (lamb loin chop)                                                                                                  

17.95

                                                Shrimp Kabob (served with mushroom, bell pepper, onion, tomato, and white basmati rice)              

17.95

 

 

MAHIE                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Grilled salmon on a bed of sabsi (stew of spinach) with tomatoes, garlic and dill sauce. 

15.95

 

HOUSE COMBINATION PLATE                                                                                                                                                                      
Platter of AUSHAK, SAMBOSA, and BULAUNEE (see appetizers). 

12.95

 

CHEF’S COMBINATION PLATTER                                                                                                                                                                  
 Platter of MANTU, PAKAWARA-E-BADENJAN and SAMBOSA (see appetizers). 

12.95

 

QUABILI PALLAW                                                                                                                                                                             
Seasoned pieces of lamb under a mound of delicately seasoned browned basmati rice topped with carrot and raisins  

 15.95

 

SABSI CHALLAW                                                                                                                                                                              
 Chunks of lamb cooked with fresh spinach, onions and garlic, served with seasoned white basmati rice. 

13.95

 

GULPI CHALLAW                                                                                                                                                                               
Tender chunks of beef and cauliflower, cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and herbs, served

 13.95

 

BADENJAN CHALLAW                                                                                                                                                                   
Tender chunks of lamb cooked with fresh eggplant, onions, tomatoes and herbs topped with
Yogurt served with seasoned white basmati rice. 

13.95

 

KORMA CHALLAW                                                                                                                                                                 
Tender chunks of beef cooked with green pepper, onions, tomatoes and spices and served with
Seasoned white basmati rice. 

 13.95

KOFTA CHALLAW                                                                                                                                                                               
                Beef meatball cooked with tomato, garlic, and fresh herbs; served with white basmati rice.

 14.95

LAMB SHANK                                                                                                                                                                                             
 Braised lamb shank with tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs; served with basmati rice. 

 18.95

YAHKOOT CHALLAW                                                                                                                                                                               
 Sautéed chicken cooked with cherry, pomegranate, and served with white basmati rice 

13.95

CURRY
All curry dishes are sautéed with a creamy mushroom sauce and seasonal vegetables; Served with white basmati rice.

 

                Choice of:      

 

Chicken                                                                                                                                                 

 13.95

                                                Beef                                                                                                                                                        

14.95

                                                Lamb                                                                                                                                                      

14.95

                                                Vegetarian                                                                                                                                           

  12.95 

MANTU                                                                                                                                                                                               
Steamed dumplings filled with chopped beef, onions, topped with yogurt and sautéed mixed vegetables. 

 13.95

AUSHAK                                                                                                                                                                               
Steamed dumplings filled with leek, spring onion, topped with yogurt, meat sauce, and sprinkled with mint..

 13.95

Vegetarian Entrees 

 

CHALLAW SABSI                                                                                                                                                                               
                Stew of fresh spinach, cooked with onions, garlic, and served with seasoned white basmati rice. 

 10.95

CHALLAW KADU                                                                                                                                                                                 
                Sauteed pumpkin topped with yogurt, served with seasoned white basmati rice. 

10.95

CHALLAW BADENJAN                                                                                    
                Stewed of eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and herbs, topped with yogurt and served
                With seasoned white basmati rice. 

 10.95

CHALLAW GULPI                                                                                                                                                                             
                Stew of cauliflower cooked with tomatoes, onions, fresh ginger and fine spices, served with
                Seasoned white basmati rice. 

    10.95

Veggie Platter                                                                                                                                                                                   
               Kadu (pumkin), Sabsi (spinach), and Badenjan (eggplant) served with white basmati rice.
 

15.95

Side Dishes 

 

SABSI                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                Sautéed spinach cooked with garlic, onions and spices

 5.95

KADU                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                Sautéed pumpkin, topped with yogurt and meat sauce.

5.95

GULPI                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                Stew of cauliflower cooked with ginger, tomatoes and onions.

 5.95

BADENJAN                                                                                                                                                                                              
                Sautéed eggplant cooked with onions, tomato and herbs.

 5.95

KATCHALU                                                                                                                                                                                    
                Potatoes sautéed with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs.

  5.95

Dessert

BAKLAVA 4.25
          Paper-thin layers of syrup-soaked pastry with walnuts and   pistachios.
GOUSH-E-FEEL 4.25
          Fries pastry in the shape of elephant?s ear, dusted with cardamom sugar and pistachios.
FIRNEE   4.25
          A light pudding with almonds, served chilled and topped with pistachios.

                                                                
                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                              
                                       

                  

Beverages

AFGHAN TEA (Cardamom Tea)/COFFEE , DECAF. 2.00
ESPRESSO  2.25
CAPPUCCINO  2.50