Thin fried pastry filled with your choice of potatoes or butternut squash, all seasoned with fresh herbs and spices
US$5.00
Hummus
Traditional dip made of chickpeas, garlic and seasonings
US$5.00
Falafel
Ground chickpeas and fresh herbs, formed into a fritter and lightly fried
US$6.00
Mantu
Afghan style dumplings, filled with ground beef, onions and savory seasonings. Garnished with our homemade mint yogurt and lentil sauce
US$7.00
Ashak
Afghan style dumplings filled with mix chives, leek onions and scallions, garnished with homemade mint yogurt and lentil sauce
US$7.00
SALAD
Each salad comes with either mixed greens ($8) or a Shepard salad ($7), along with a choice of protein
Chicken Kabob
US$10.00
Falafel
US$5.00
Shrimp Kabob
US$13.00
Salmon Kabob
US$13.00
Filet Mignon
US$15.00
VEGETARIAN
Sabzy
Steamed and sautéed fresh spinach mixed with fresh herbs and spices
US$18.00
Lubia
Kidney beans simmered in a traditional tomato, bell pepper, garlic, and onion herb sauce
US$18.00
Bamia
Chopped pieces of okra, cooked with Afghan herbs and spices
US$18.00
Borani Banjan
Thin, lightly fried eggplant made with tomatoes and garlic sauce, garnished with our homemade mint yogurt
US$19.00
ENTREES
All entrees come with freshly baked bread from our clay oven; hand chopped Shepard salad and choice of rice
RICE
Kabuli
Also known as "Afghanistan's national dish", Kabuli Palow is a savory rice dish pressure cooked in lamb chunks and served with steamed carrots and raisins on top
Naringe
A true specialty amongst the Afghan traditional dishes, Naringe Palow is a delicate rice dish made with saffron, candied orange peels, pistachios and almonds
Zamarud
Translated from Farsi, this traditional Afghan rice dish is named "Emerald" palow for its rich color as it is infused with spinach and herb sauce as it is baked
FROM THE GRILL
Chicken Kabob
Marinated chicken breast kabobs
US$19.00
Chicken Kofta
Ground chicken kabobs mixed with traditional spices
US$19.00
Shami Kabob
Ground beef kabobs mixed with traditional spices
US$21.00
Chapli Kabob
Ground beef and lamb patties seasoned with herbs and spices
US$21.00
Shrimp Kabob
Tender shrimp marinated in a traditional garlic based marination
US$23.00
Salmon Kabob
Marinated fresh fileted salmon
US$24.00
Lamb Chops
Savory and tender lamb chops
US$29.00
Filet Mignon Kabob
Our best, marinated and tender filet mignon kabobs
US$30.00
Herat Combo
Skewer of Filet Mignon and Chicken Kabob
US$27.00
Kabul Combo
A combination platter for one that comes with Chapli Kabob, Chicken Kofta and Shami Kabob
US$27.00
AFGHAN SPECIALTY ENTREES
Chicken Qorma
Boneless chicken thighs, slowly simmered in homemade tomatoes based sauce, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices
US$19.00
Lamb Shank
Baked lamb shank broiled with fresh vegetables
US$30.00
Dopiaza
A traditional Afghan specialty dish, "Dopiaza" translates from Farsi to "Two Onions". This dish consists of tender chunks of lamb simmered with onions, olive oil and a mixture of Afghan spices
US$26.00
Steak Special
Ask for our special cut and pricing of the week
SOUP
All soups come with complimentary freshly baked bread out of clay oven
Soup of the Week
US$9.00
DESSERTS
Firni
Non-egg custard flavored with cardamom
US$5.00
Rice Pudding
Homemade rice pudding
US$5.00
Rasmalai
Homemade cheese, soaked in a sweet milk
US$5.00
Baklava
Filo dough baked with nuts and topped with a homemade sweet sauce
US$7.00
Goshe Fil
Thin fried sweet dough, topped with powdered sugar & pistachios
US$6.00
HOT AND COLD DRINKS
Saffron Tea
Brewed high quality Saffron tea
US$7.00
Green Tea
Brewed Green tea mixed with cardamom
US$4.00
Black Tea
Brewed Black tea mixed with cardamom
US$4.00
Shir Chai
Cooked black tea with cardamom, cream, milk & sugar