Bistro Aracosia
5100 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest, Washington, DC 20016-3364
Options: Lunch
Chicken
Ground Beef
Salmon
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Mixed Greens Salad Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing
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Lamb Shank
Veal
Lamb Shoulder
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.
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.
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
Eggplant
Shorwa Watanee
Traditional soup with slow cooked potatoes, carrots, beans, and cilantro over top of afghan bread. Served with pickled onions and jalapenos. Chicken
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
Baadenjaan Bouranee
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer
Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
(Vegetarian option available)
Vegetarian
Gluten free
Mix Grill Mazza Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt
Vegetarian/Vegan Option
Vegetarian Option Vegan Option Quroti Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
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)
Mantu Entree
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
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
Vegan
Vegan Option Vegan Option Samarooq Dumpling Entree Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Qabuli rice
Palou rice
Lamb & Beef Tenderloin Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
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
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
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
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
Veal Shank
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
Risotto & Lamb (Sholah)
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill
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)