Warm, casual space serving up traditional Afghani fare such as grilled kebabs, breads & dessert.
4.8 – 531 reviews $$ • Afghan restaurant
Menu
| Dinner Menu | |
| Mazza (Appetizers) | |
| Bistro Signature Mix Grill* Mazza** Grilled lamb chops (rib and shoulder cuts), lamb tenderloin, and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney. |
$21.95 |
| Carrot Slaw** Sweet julienne carrots tossed with fresh lemon juice. |
$6.95 |
| Hot Mazza Assortment A variety of spicy beef dumplings, roasted butternut squash bouranee, roasted eggplant, and leek dumpling. |
$17.95 |
| Kadoo Turnovers [Boulanee] Pan-fried to perfection and stuffed with roasted butternut squash, served with yogurt garlic sauce. |
$9.95 |
| Lamb Tenderloin* Tenderloin marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt. |
$13.95 |
| Leek and Scallion Dumplings [Aushak] Steamed and topped off with a flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil qorma), finished with mint, and yogurt puree. |
$11.95 |
| Mix Grill Mazza* Grilled lamb chop, beef tenderloin, salmon and seekh kabob served with avocado chutney. |
$18.95 |
| Potato & Leek Turnover [Boulanee] Pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with potato and leek, served with avocado chutney. |
$9.95 |
| Pumpkin Dumplings Flavored with bistro spices, steamed to perfection and finished off with your choice of yogurt garlic sauce or minced beef, topped with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper. |
$11.95 |
| Quroti Traditional Afghan dish consists of toasted Afghan bread, topped with minced beef and finished off with a warm yogurt puree infused with garlic, dry mint and cayenne pepper. |
$10.95 |
| Roasted Eggplant or Butternut Squash [Bouranee]** Served with a side of bread and topped off with a rich demi-glace, infused with special seasoning and finished off with a mint yogurt puree. |
$10.95 |
| Sabzi Turnovers [Boulanee] Pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with a combination of spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves, and cilantro, served with avocado chutney. |
$10.95 |
| Sambosa Pan-fried turnovers stuffed with minced beef and lentils, topped off with powdered sugar and ground cardamom. |
$10.95 |
| Seekh Kabob* One succulent ground beef kabob served with yogurt and dill. |
$10.95 |
| Spicy Beef Dumplings [Mantu] Minced beef, flavored with bistro spices, and steamed to perfection with a carrot and peas qorma, finished off with a yogurt garlic sauce and topped off with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper. |
$11.95 |
| Soups & Salads | |
| Bistro Signature Lentil Soup** Prepared with mung beans, lentils, chickpeas, minced beef, special spices and yogurt (vegetarian option available). |
$9.95 |
| Burgers & Wraps | |
| Beef Bistro Burger* Our signature ground beef burger is marinated with fresh herbs and spices, charbroiled to perfection. |
$15.95 |
| Chops & Kabobs | |
| Aracosian Lamb Platter* Shoulder chops, rib chops, and tenderloin served with long grain seasoned basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins, accompanied by a side of roasted eggplants. |
$41.95 |
| Beef Tenderloin* Chunks of tenderloin marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice and potato bouranee. |
$29.95 |
| Beef Tenderloin and Chicken Kabob* Skewer of tenderloin kabob & skewer of chicken kabob served with long grain basmati palou, chalou, and potato bouranee. |
$27.95 |
| Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Tenderloin Kabob* New Zealand Frenched rack of lamb including a skewer of tenderloin kabob served with your choice of palou or qabuli and butternut squash. |
$33.95 |
| Boneless Juicy Chicken Thigh Kabob Skewer of boneless chicken thigh kabob, served with long grained basmati rice (chalou) and potato bouranee. |
$17.95 |
| Chicken Breast Kabob Chunks of chicken breast marinated overnight in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice (chalou) and potato bouranee. |
$17.95 |
| Chicken & Ground Beef Kabob* Skewer of chicken kabob & skewer of seekh kabob served with long grain basmati rice (palou & chalou) with potato bouranee. |
$18.95 |
| Ground Beef Kabob [Seekh]* Marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection, served with saffron long grain basmati rice and potato bouranee. |
$18.95 |
| Frenched Rack of Lamb [Chopaan]* Succulent rack of lamb, marinated overnight in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long basmati rice and potato bouranee. |
$30.95 |
| Lamb Chop Duo* Combination of two French rack ribs chops and shoulder chops, marinated in our house spices, served with seasoned basmati rice, and topped off with julienne carrots, raisins, served with a side of roasted eggplant. |
$31.95 |
| Lamb Shoulder Chops* Marinated in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with a portion of seasoned long grain basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots, raisins and a side of roasted eggplant. |
$28.95 |
| Lamb & Beef Tenderloin* Skewer of lamb and beef tenderloin marinated in our house spices, served with long grain seasoned basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins accompanied by side of roasted eggplant. |
$31.95 |
| Lamb Tenderloin* Chunks of tenderloin marinated in our bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice topped off with julienne carrots accompanied by roasted eggplant. |
$29.95 |
| Salmon* Chunks of salmon marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection, served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice and a side of sabzi. |
$22.95 |
| Surf and Turf* Skewer of salmon and skewer of tenderloin kabob, served with both palou and chalou basmati rice and a side of eggplant. |
$29.95 |
| Entrees | |
| Braised Beef with Greens [Sabzi Chalaou] Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens and fresh herbs. Slow cooked with beef, served with saffron infused basmati rice. |
$23.95 |
| Leek and Scallion Dumplings [Aushak] Steamed to perfection, topped with flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil qorma), finished off with mint and yogurt puree. |
$19.95 |
| Qabuli Palou Beef shank slowly braised then baked with long grain basmati rice infused in house spices, topped off with raisin and julienne carrots. |
$20.95 |
| Risotto & Beef [Sholah] Beef shank slowly braised with lentils, chickpeas, and fresh dill. |
$20.95 |
| Spicy Beef Dumplings [Mantu] Minced beef flavored with bistro spices. Steamed to perfection with a carrot and peas qorma, finished off with a yogurt garlic sauce and topped off with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper. |
$19.95 |
| Qormas (Stews) | |
| Chicken Aracosian Boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato based stew infused with garam masala. |
$20.95 |
| Chicken Lawaan Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic and cilantro, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice. |
$19.95 |
| Chicken Sabzi Lawaan Boneless chicken with slowly cooked greens, blended together in a yogurt based stew. |
$20.95 |
| Chicken Karahi Boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew. |
$20.95 |
| Chicken Ryehaan Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic, basil and fresh tomatoes. |
$19.95 |
| Lamb Shank Moghuli Bone-in lamb shank and roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew, infused with garam masala. |
$27.95 |
| Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli Bone-in lamb shank and mixed greens slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato based stew infused with garam masala. |
$28.95 |
| Rumi’s Chicken Boneless chicken slowly cooked in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew. |
$19.95 |
| Saffron Chicken Boneless chicken slowly cooked in yogurt based stew, infused with saffron, lemon and dill. |
$21.95 |
| Veal Karahi Boneless veal and roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a spicy tomato based stew. |
$26.95 |
| Veal Lawaan Boneless veal slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic and cilantro. |
$26.95 |
| Veal Moghuli Boneless veal and roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a tomato based stew infused with garam masala. |
$26.95 |
| Veal & Mushrooms Boneless veal slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew infused with garlic, mushroom and cilantro. |
$26.95 |
| Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi Lawaan Slowly cooked alongside mushrooms and mixed greens in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic and cilantro. |
$27.95 |
| Veal & Potatoes Boneless veal sitting on a bed of our potato qorma, topped off with a yogurt demi-glace. |
$26.95 |
| Veal Ryehaan Slowly cooked boneless veal in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic, basil, and fresh tomatoes. |
$26.95 |
| Vegetarian | |
| Baadenjaan Chalou** Roasted eggplant served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. |
$16.50 |
| Baadenjaan Karahi** Roasted eggplant slowly cooked in spicy tomato based stew, served alongside infused long grain basmati rice. |
$16.50 |
| Baadenjaan Moghuli Roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato based stew mixed with garam masala, served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. |
$16.50 |
| Kachaloo Chalou** Potato qorma served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. |
$17.50 |
| Kachaloo with Mushrooms Lawaan Potato qorma and mushrooms slowly cooked in a yogurt based stew, infused with garlic and served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. |
$15.50 |
| Kachaloo with Mushrooms & Sabzi Lawaa Potato qorma, mushrooms and our slow cooked greens stewed in a yogurt based sauce infused with garlic, served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice. |
$15.95 |
| Kadoo Chalou Stewed butternut squash served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. |
$17.50 |
| Leek & Scallion Dumplings [Aushak] Steamed to perfection, topped off with a carrot and peas qorma, finished off with a yogurt garlic puree, dry mint and cayenne pepper. |
$16.50 |
| Qabuli Combination Platter** Sabzi, kadoo, baadenjaan, and kachaloo served with spice infused long grain basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins. |
$19.50 |
| Sabzi Chalou** Slow cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and fresh herbs, served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. |
$16.50 |
| Sabzi Lawaan Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens and fresh herbs. Slow cooked with beef, served with saffron infused basmati rice. |
$16.50 |
| Sabzi Moghuli** Spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and herbs slowly cooked in a tomato based stew, served alongside long grain saffron basmati rice. |
$16.50 |
| Spicy Risotto with Eggplant and Butternut Squash** Risotto cooked with chickpeas, lentils and mung beans then infused with fresh dill, served with eggplant and butternut squash bouranee. |
$18.50 |
| Additional Sides | |
| Jaan-e-Ama Mirepoix of fresh tomatoes, onions bell peppers, cucumbers, and cilantro, tossed with lemon juice and blended together with plain yogurt. |
$5.95 |
| Roasted Eggplant Puree [Barta] A cold meze made with garlic and yogurt puree. |
$7.50 |
| Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill Mediterranean yogurt infused fresh dill and cucumber. |
$7.95 |
| Baadenjaan** | $8.95 |
| Kachaloo** | $8.95 |
| Kadoo** | $8.95 |
| Qabuli Rice** | $8.95 |
| Sabzi** | $8.95 |
| Lunch Menu | |
| Appetizers | |
| Quroti Traditional Afghan dish with toasted Afghan bread, topped with minced beef & lentils, finished with a warm garlic yogurt sauce, dried mint & cayenne |
$6.95 |
| Baadenjaan or Kadoo Bouranee** Choice of roasted eggplant or butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne |
$7.95 |
| Potato & Leek Turnovers (Boulanee) Stuffed with potatoes & leeks, pan-fried until crisp, with a side of avocado chutney |
$6.95 |
| Sabzi Turnovers (Boulanee) Stuffed with our slow cooked greens, pan-fried until crisp, with a side of avocado chutney |
$7.95 |
| Kadoo Turnovers (Boulanee) Stuffed with roasted butternut squash, pan-fried until crisp, with a side of garlic yogurt |
$6.95 |
| Sambosa Stuffed with minced beef & lentils, pan-fried until crisp, topped off with powdered sugar & ground cardamom |
$7.95 |
| Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza* Marinated & charbroiled lamb shoulder & rib chops, lamb & beef tenderloin, served with fresh herb chutney |
$18.95 |
| Mix Grill Mazza* Marinated & charbroiled salmon, seekh ground beef, beef tenderloin & lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt chutney |
$13.95 |
| Carrot Slaw** Sweet julienne carrots tossed with fresh citrus |
$6.95 |
| Pumpkin Dumplings Steamed & stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne |
$8.95 |
| Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak) Steamed & stuffed with leeks & scallions, topped with minced beef & lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne; Vegetarian option available |
$8.95 |
| Spicy Beef Dumplings (Mantu) Steamed & stuffed with spicy beef, topped with carrots & peas qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint, & cayenne |
$8.95 |
| Lamb Tenderloin* Marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt |
$10.95 |
| Seekh Kabob* Ground beef marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt |
$7.95 |
| Hot Mazza Assortment Leek & scallion dumplings (aushak), spicy beef dumplings (mantu), roasted butternut squash bouranee (kadoo), roasted eggplant bouranee (baadenjaan), all topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne |
$18.95 |
| Burgers & Wraps | |
| Bistro Burger* / Beef + Lamb Marinated ground beef, mixed greens & spicy herb ketchup on a brioche bun, with a side of kachaloo |
$11.95 |
| Ground Beef Wrap* / Lamb Marinated & charbroiled beef, with mixed greens, fresh herb chutney & avocado chutney in a lavash wrap, with a side of kachaloo |
$11.95 |
| Chicken Wrap Marinated & charbroiled chicken, with mixed greens, fresh herb chutney & avocado chutney in a lavash wrap, with a side of kachaloo |
$11.95 |
| Salmon Wrap* Marinated & charbroiled salmon, with mixed greens, fresh herb chutney & avocado chutney in a lavash wrap, with a side of kachaloo |
$13.95 |
| Soup & Salad | |
| Bistro Signature Lentil Soup** Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas & mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne & fresh dill; Vegetarian option available |
$7.95 |
| Bistro Salad Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese & walnuts with balsamic vinaigrette |
$7.95 |
| Mixed Green Salad Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes & croutons with balsamic vinaigrette |
$6.95 |
| Entrees | |
| Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak) Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with minced beef & lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint, and cayenne |
$19.95 |
| Spicy Beef Dumplings (Mantu) Steamed and stuffed with spicy beef, topped with carrots & peas qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint, and cayenne |
$19.95 |
| Pumpkin Dumplings Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, and cayenne |
$19.95 |
| Braised Lamb & Greens Braised bone-in lamb shank, served with slow cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip leaves, dill & cilantro, accompanied with saffron infused basmati rice |
$27.95 |
| Qabuli Palou Braised bone-in lamb shank, served with seasoned basmati rice, topped with julienne carrots & raisins, accompanied with baadenjaan |
$24.95 |
| Risotto & Lamb (Sholah) Braised bone-in lamb shank, served with chickpeas, kidney beans & lentils (sholah), fresh dill |
$24.95 |
| Qormas (Slow Cooked Stews) | |
| Chicken Lawaan Garlic yogurt based stew topped with cilantro |
$20.95 |
| Chicken Sabzi Lawaan Garlic yogurt based stew with sabzi greens topped with cilantro |
$21.95 |
| Chicken Ryehaan Garlic yogurt based stew with basil & tomatoes |
$20.95 |
| Saffron Chicken Saffron & lemon infused yogurt based stew topped with dill |
$22.95 |
| Chicken Karahi Spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with cilantro |
$21.95 |
| Chicken Aracosian Spicy tomato based stew with eggplant & garam masala, topped with cilantro |
$21.95 |
| Rumi’s Chicken Sweet & spicy tomato based stew, topped with cilantro |
$20.95 |
| Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli Spicy tomato based stew with sabzi greens & garam masala, topped with cilantro |
$29.95 |
| Veal Lawaan Garlic yogurt based stew topped with cilantro |
$27.95 |
| Veal & Mushrooms Garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with cilantro |
$27.95 |
| Veal & Mushroom Sabzi Lawaan Garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms and sabzi greens, topped with cilantro |
$28.95 |
| Veal Ryehaan Garlic yogurt based stew with basil & tomatoes |
$27.95 |
| Veal & Potatoes Spicy tomato based stew with potatoes, topped with cilantro |
$27.95 |
| Veal Karahi Spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with cilantro |
$27.95 |
| Veal Moghuli Spicy tomato based stew with eggplant & garam masala, topped with cilantro |
$27.95 |
| Lamb Shank Moghuli Spicy tomato based stew with eggplant & garam masala, topped with cilantro |
$28.95 |
| Additional Sides | |
| Barta Garlic yogurt & roasted eggplant puree |
$7.50 |
| Jaan-E-Ama Mirepoix of fresh tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, and cilantro, tossed with lemon juice and blended together with yogurt |
$6.95 |
| Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill Yogurt infused fresh dill and cucumber |
$5.95 |
| Qabuli Rice Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots & raisins |
$8.95 |
| Baadenjaan, Kachaloo, Kadoo or Sabzi | $8.95 |
| Chops & Kabobs (Marinated & Charbroiled Meats) | |
| Lamb Tenderloin* Served with seasoned basmati rice, topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan |
$24.95 |
| Frenched Rack of Lamb (Chopaan)* Rib chops, served with seasoned basmati rice, with a side of kachaloo |
$19.95 |
| Lamb Shoulder Chops* Served with seasoned basmati rice, topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan |
$18.95 |
| Lamb Chop Duo* Rib & shoulder chops, served with seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan |
$20.95 |
| Aracosian Lamb Platter* Shoulder chops, rib chops, and tenderloin, served with seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan |
$30.95 |
| Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Beef Tenderloin* Rib chops and beef tenderloin, served with your choice of palou or qabuli rice, with a side of kadoo |
$22.95 |
| Lamb & Beef Tenderloin* Served with seasoned basmati rice, topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan |
$24.95 |
| Beef Tenderloin* Served with seasoned basmati rice, with a side of kachaloo |
$18.95 |
| Beef Tenderloin & Chicken* Served with a combination of both palou & chalou, with a side of kachaloo |
$17.95 |
| Ground Beef (Seekh)* / Lamb Served with saffron infused basmati rice, with a side of kachaloo |
$12.95 |
| Chicken & Ground Beef* Served with a combination of both palou & chalou, with a side of kachaloo |
$15.95 |
| Chicken Breast Served with saffron infused basmati rice, with a side of kachaloo |
$15.50 |
| Boneless Juicy Chicken Thigh Served with saffron infused basmati rice, with a side of kachaloo |
$15.50 |
| Salmon* Served with saffron infused basmati rice, with a side of sabzi topped with fresh dill |
$16.95 |
| Surf & Turf* Salmon & beef tenderloin, combination of both palou & chalou, with a side of baadenjaan |
$20.95 |
| Vegetarian Qormas (Slow Cooked Stews) | |
| Baadenjaan Karahi** Spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with cilantro |
$13.95 |
| Baadenjaan Moghuli** Spicy tomato based stew with eggplant & garam masala, topped with cilantro |
$13.95 |
| Sabzi Moghuli** Spicy tomato based stew with sabzi greens & garam masala, topped with cilantro |
$13.95 |
| Kachaloo & Mushrooms Lawaan** Garlic yogurt based stew with potato qorma & mushrooms, topped with cilantro |
$12.95 |
| Kachaloo & Mushrooms Sabzi Lawaan** Garlic yogurt based stew with potato qorma, mushrooms & sabzi greens, topped with cilantro |
$13.95 |
| Sabzi Lawaan** Garlic yogurt based stew with sabzi greens, topped with cilantro |
$13.95 |
| Vegetarian Entrees | |
| Baadenjaan Chalou** Roasted eggplant bouranee topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne, with a side of saffron infused basmati rice |
$13.95 |
| Kachaloo Chalou** Roasted potato bouranee topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne, with a side of saffron infused basmati rice |
$11.95 |
| Kadoo Chalou** Roasted butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne, with a side of saffron infused basmati rice |
$14.95 |
| Sabzi Chalou** Slow cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip leaves, dill & cilantro, with a side of saffron infused basmati rice |
$13.95 |
| Qabuli Combination** Qabuli rice with sides of sabzi greens, butternut squash (kadoo), eggplant (baadenjaan), and potatoes (kachaloo), topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne |
$16.95 |
| Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak) Steamed and stuffed with leek & scallion, topped with carrot & pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint, and cayenne |
$13.95 |
| Pumpkin Dumplings Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, & cayenne |
$13.95 |
| Spicy Risotto with Eggplant & Butternut Squash** Risotto with chickpeas, lentils, and mung beans topped with dill, sides of both eggplant & butternut squash bouranee topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne |
$15.95 |
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Contact Bistro Aracosia
Address: 5100 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 363-0400
Website: http://www.bistroaracosia.com/
Hours
| Friday | 12–10PM |
| Saturday | 12–10PM |
| Sunday | 12–9PM |
| Monday | 5–9PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9PM |
| Thursday | 12–9PM |
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