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LUNCH MENU

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



SPECIALS




Spicy Shinwari Karahi

Smoked and slow cooked with your choice of chicken, lamb or veal. Cooked in a spicy tomato based stew infused with garam masala, ginger, and fresh tomatoes. Served with pickled onions and peppers, over top of toasted afghan bread.

Chicken

$16.95


Lamb Shank

$21.95


Veal

$23.95


Lamb Shoulder

$21.95

Mild


Afghania Dhood Palou

Smoked and slow braised lamb shank served over top of seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots, raisins, and crushed pistachios. Served with a side of roasted eggplant.

$21.95



Lamb Shoulder with Okra

Bone in lamb shoulder slow cooked in a tomato based stew with okra, infused with garam masala and topped with cilantro. Served overtop of saffron infused basmati rice.

$21.95



Kichir-e-Quroot

Classical savory dish. Slow cooked short grain rice, chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils. Served with your choice of veal or eggplant qorma, finished with yogurt garlic and crispy onions.

Veal

$23.95


Eggplant

$18.95



Shorwa Watanee

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

Chicken

$18.95


Veal

$23.95


Lamb Shank

$22.95


Vegetarian

$16.95




MAZZA (APPETIZERS)

Dumplings, turnovers, grilled meats and more! All items labeled vegetarian can also be prepared vegan.




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

$22.95

Gluten free


Mix Grill Mazza

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

$16.95

Gluten free


Hot Mazza Assortment

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

$18.95

Vegetarian/Vegan Option

Vegetarian Option

$0

Vegan Option

$0


Quroti

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

$10.25



Baadenjaan Bouranee

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$10.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Kadoo Bouranee

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$10.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Carrot Slaw

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

$8.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Potato & Leek Turnovers

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

$10.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Sabzi Turnovers

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

$11.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Kadoo Turnovers

Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp

$11.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Samarooq Turnovers

Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp

$11.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Sambosa

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

$11.95



Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer

Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$12.95

Vegetarian/Vegan Option

Vegetarian Option

$0

Vegan Option

$0


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

$12.95

Vegetarian/Vegan Option

Vegetarian Option

$0

Vegan Option

$0


Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer

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

$12.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer

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

$12.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


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

$12.95



Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer

Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt

$14.95

Gluten free


Seekh Kabob Appetizer

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

$11.95

Gluten free



SOUP & SALADS

Greens and vegetables offered with various signature toppings.




Bistro Signature Lentil Soup

Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill (Vegetarian option available)

$10.95

Gluten free

Vegetarian/Vegan Option

Vegetarian Option

$0

Vegan Option

$0


Bistro Salad

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

$10.95

Vegetarian

Options: Lunch

Chicken

$10

Ground Beef

$10

Salmon

$12


Mixed Greens Salad

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

$9.95

Vegetarian

Options: Lunch

Chicken

$10

Ground Beef

$10

Salmon

$12



CHOPS & KABOBS

Marinated and skewered chunks of chops and kabobs to pull at your taste buds. All chops and kabobs are gluten free. GF- gluten free. All chops and kabobs are served with bread and chutney.




Lamb Tenderloin Kabob

Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$26.95

Gluten free


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

$24.95

Gluten free


Lamb Shoulder Chops

Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$23.95

Gluten free


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

$24.95

Gluten free


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

$34.95

Gluten free


Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Beef Tenderloin

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

$25.95

Gluten free

Palou or Qabuli

Qabuli rice

$0

Palou rice

$0


Lamb & Beef Tenderloin

Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$26.95

Gluten free


Beef Tenderloin Kabob

Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

$23.95

Gluten free


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

$22.95

Gluten free


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

$15.95

Gluten free


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

$16.95

Gluten free


Chicken Breast Kabob

Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

$16.95

Gluten free


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

$16.95

Gluten free


Salmon

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

$18.95

Gluten free


Surf and 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

$23.95

Gluten free



BURGERS & WRAPS

Marinated burgers and wraps, seasoned to perfection and mixed with our freshest greens, vegetables and herbs.




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

$13.95



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

$13.95



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

$13.95



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

$14.95




ENTREES

Savory and well seasoned plates accentuated with flavorful toppings. All entrees are served with bread and chutney. GF- gluten free




Braised Lamb & Greens

Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill

$21.95

Gluten free

Sub Veal Shank

Veal Shank

$3


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

$21.95

Gluten free

Sub Veal Shank

Veal Shank

$3


Risotto & Lamb (Sholah)

Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill

$21.95

Gluten free

Sub Veal Shank

Veal Shank

$3


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)

$18.95



Pumpkin Dumplings Entree

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

$18.95



Mantu Entree

Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$18.95




QORMAS (STEWS)

Plentiful and delectable stews with a variety of offerings. All qormas are served with bread and chutney.




Chicken Lawaan

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

$16.95

Gluten free


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

$17.95

Gluten free


Chicken Ryehaan

Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice

$16.95

Gluten free


Saffron Chicken

Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice

$17.95

Gluten free


Afghania Chicken

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

$16.95

Gluten free


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

$16.95

Gluten free


Rumi's Chicken

Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

$16.95

Gluten free


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

$21.95

Gluten free


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

$21.95

Gluten free


Veal Lawaan

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

$22.95

Gluten free


Veal & Mushrooms

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

$23.95

Gluten free


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

$23.95

Gluten free


Veal Ryehaan

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

$22.95

Gluten free


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

$22.95

Gluten free


Afghania Veal

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

$22.95

Gluten free


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

$22.95

Gluten free



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.




Afghania Baadenjaan

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

$15.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


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

$15.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


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

$15.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


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

$15.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Nakhoud & Mushroom Lawaan

Spicy tomato based stew with garlic yogurt, chickpeas & mushrooms, topped with cilantro

$14.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Nakhoud & Mushroom Sabzi Lawaan

Spicy tomato based stew with garlic yogurt, chickpeas, mushrooms & slowly cooked greens, topped with cilantro

$14.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Afghania Nakhoud Chalou

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

$14.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Baadenjaan Chalou

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

$15.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Kadoo Chalou

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

$15.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Sabzi Chalou

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

$15.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Qabuli Combination Platter

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

$19.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Aushak Entree (Vegetarian)

Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$17.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Pumpkin Dumplings (Vegetarian)

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

$17.95

Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Sabzi Dumpling Entree

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

$17.95

Vegan

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Samarooq Dumpling Entree

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

$17.95

Vegan

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


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

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Bamya Chalou

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

$15.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


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

$17.50

Gluten free
Vegan



ADDITIONAL SIDES

Additional sides to compliment your meal.




Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill

$6.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian


Nakhoud

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

$6.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Baadenjaan

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$7.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Daal

Spicy lentils topped with fresh dill

$6.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Sabzi

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

$7.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Kadoo

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

$7.95

Gluten free
Vegetarian

Vegan Option

Vegan Option

$0


Qabuli Rice

Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins

$7.95

Gluten free
Vegan


Palou

Seasoned basmati rice

$6.50

Gluten free
Vegan


Chalou

Saffron infused basmati rice

$5.95

Gluten free
Vegan

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