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All vegetarian items can be prepared vegan upon request. Hot mazza, aushak and pumpkin dumplings can also be prepared vegetarian or vegan upon request.
Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza$16.95
Marinated and charbroiled lamb shoulder chops, lamb rib chops, lamb tenderloin and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney
Mix Grill Mazza$13.95
Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt
Hot Mazza Assortment$13.95
Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Quroti$7.95
Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Baadenjaan Bouranee$6.95
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Kadoo Bouranee$6.95
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Carrot Slaw$5.95
Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus
Potato & Leek Turnovers$6.95
Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
Sabzi Turnovers$7.95
Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
Kadoo Turnovers$7.95
Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp, served with a side of garlic yogurt
Samarooq Turnovers$7.95
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
Sambosa$7.95
Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom
Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer$7.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Vegetarian option available
Aushak Appetizer$7.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Vegetarian option available
Mantu Appetizer$7.95
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer$7.95
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer$7.95
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer$11.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
Seekh Kabob Appetizer$8.94
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
Soup & Salads
Lentil soup can be prepared vegetarian or vegan upon request. Our salads can also be prepared vegan or with a protein of your choosing.
Bistro Signature Lentil Soup$7.95
Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill
Bistro Salad$7.95
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing
Mixed Green Salad$6.95
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing
Burgers & Wraps
Beef Bistro Burger$10.95
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
Seekh (Ground Beef) Wrap$11.95
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
Chicken Wrap$11.95
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
Salmon Wrap$13.95
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
Entrees
Lamb & Greens$16.95
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill Upgrade to Veal Shank +3
Qabuli Palou$16.95
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 Upgrade to Veal Shank +3
Risotto & Lamb [Sholah]$15.95
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill Upgrade to Veal Shank +3
Aushak Entree$13.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree$13.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Mantu Entree$13.95
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Qormas (Stews)
Chicken Lawaan$13.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Chicken Sabzi Lawaan$14.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Chicken Ryehaan$13.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Saffron Chicken$14.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Chicken Karahi$14.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Chicken Aracosian$14.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Rumi's Chicken$13.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Lamb Shank Moghuli$18.95
Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli$19.95
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$19.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal & Mushrooms$20.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi Lawaan$20.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal Ryehaan$20.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal & Nakhoud$20.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with chickpeas, garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal Karahi$20.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Veal Moghuli$20.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Chops & Kabobs
Lamb Tenderloin Kabob$22.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Frenched Rack of Lamb [Chopaan]$20.95
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 Shoulder Chops$18.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Lamb Chop Duo$22.95
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
Aracosian Lamb Platter$30.95
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
Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Tenderloin$22.95
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
Lamb & Beef Tenderloin$24.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Beef Tenderloin$18.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Beef Tenderloin & Chicken$17.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Seekh [Ground Beef]$13.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Chicken & Ground Beef$14.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Chicken Breast$14.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Boneless Juicy Chicken Thigh Kabob$14.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Salmon$15.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill
Surf & Turf$19.95
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
Vegetarian & Vegan
All items labeled vegetarian can be prepared vegan upon request.
Baadenjaan Karahi$13.95
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Baadenjaan Moghuli$13.95
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Sabzi Moghuli$13.95
Slow cooked greens in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Sabzi Lawaan$13.95
Slow cooked greens in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Nakhoud & Mushroom Lawaan$13.95
Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Nakhoud & Mushroom Sabzi Lawaan$13.95
Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
Afghania Nakhoud Chalou$12.95
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
Baadenjaan Chalou$13.95
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
Kadoo Chalou$13.95
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
Sabzi Chalou$13.95
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill, served with saffron rice
Qabuli Combination Platter$14.95
Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice
Aushak Entree [Vegetarian]$13.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree [Vegetarian]$13.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Samarooq Dumpling Entree$13.95
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Sabzi Dumpling Entree$13.95
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Risotto with Eggplant & Butternut Squash$13.95
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
Bamya Chalou$14.95
Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
Kabob-E-Samarooq$14.95
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
Additional Sides
Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill$4.95
Nakhoud Side$5.95
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro
Baadenjaan Side$5.95
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Daal Side$5.95
Spicy lentils, topped with fresh dill
Sabzi Side$5.95
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill
Kadoo Side$5.95
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Qabuli Side$4.95
Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins
Palou Side$3.50
Seasoned basmati rice
Chalou Side$2.50
Saffron infused basmati rice
What 1,404 people are saying
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Afghan Bistro offers a cozy atmosphere with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Known for its flavorful lamb dishes and extensive vegetarian options, this small yet popular spot requires reservations. Guests appreciate the "wonderful experience," "delicious meals," and "gracious staff." It's a "neighborhood gem" that consistently delights with its unique Afghan cuisine.
1,404 Reviews
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Alonso
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We've been dining at the Afghan Bistro for almost a decade now and the food continues to have amaze me. The complementary bread and dipping sauces are incredible; my favorite is always the next one I try. And the service has always been welcoming and friendly.
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Frank
Washington DC9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food delicious. Lovely presentation. Served hot. Service efficient and happy. Will return soon.
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Jan
Washington DC6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Good food, friendly staff! A place to return to again and again.
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frank VIP
Washington DC16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Once again it was great. Amazing food, always tasty. Wait staff is attentive w/o being intrusive and can answer any questions about the food
Something for everyone; lots of lamb options (all amazing), with a ton of veggie options as well
We try to get there every few months and have never been disappointed
Its small - reservations are a must; less crowded early
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Christine VIP
Washington DC33 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food and service was excellent as usual. We love the place.
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GARY
Richmond17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the experience was delightful. Katherine was our waitress and she was outstanding. It was fun introducing our friend to the Afghan Bistro and we can't wait to return.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
One of my all time favorite spots. Everything is delicious, but their grilled beef and lamb is next level.
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Sean
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Such a wonderful experience from an unassuming exterior. Service, food quality and taste were outstanding. We both enjoyed the lamb chop and beef tenderloin appetizer and lamb shank moghuli dinner. Made our anniversary evening exceptionally memorable. We'll be back.
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Mehh
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Wonderfully tasty food in a cozy atmosphere; nice assortment of dishes/flavors. Try to make reservations, the restaurant is small and popular!
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LAHF
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Seated quickly, bread appetizer and sauces were amazing. Food came quickly and had a pleasant presentation and was hot and delicious. Service was great. Small area but they do well with the space they have. Highly recommend and will go again.
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FAQs
Afghan Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 337-4722.
Afghan Bistro is rated 5 stars by 1404 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.