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Afghan Bistro

1116 reviews
Alban Rd, Springfield, Virginia 22150
Open NowMiddle Eastern, Mediterranean$$

About Afghan Bistro

A family-operated eatery blending traditional Afghan recipes with Virginia hospitality, offering charcoal-grilled meats, aromatic qorma stews, and handmade naan in a cozy atmosphere.

Popular Dishes

Mixed Green Salad

Mixed Green Salad

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Chicken & Ground Beef Kabob

Chicken & Ground Beef Kabob

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Bistro Salad

Bistro Salad

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Bistro Signature Lentil Soup

Bistro Signature Lentil Soup

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Chicken Thigh Kabob

Chicken Thigh Kabob

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Ground Beef (Seekh) Kabob

Ground Beef (Seekh) Kabob

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Menu

Mixed Green Salad

Mixed Green Salad

$8.95

Combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with garlic croutons.

Chicken & Ground Beef Kabob

Chicken & Ground Beef Kabob

$18.95

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

Bistro Salad

Bistro Salad

$9.95

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

Bistro Signature Lentil Soup

Bistro Signature Lentil Soup

$10.95

Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill

Chicken Thigh Kabob

Chicken Thigh Kabob

$18.95

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

Ground Beef (Seekh) Kabob

Ground Beef (Seekh) Kabob

$18.95

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

Beef Tenderloin

Beef Tenderloin

$29.95

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

Bistro Signature Kabob

Bistro Signature Kabob

$32.95

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

Beef Tenderloin & Chicken

Beef Tenderloin & Chicken

$28.95

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

Surf & Turf

Surf & Turf

$28.95

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

Lamb Shoulder Chops

Lamb Shoulder Chops

$29.95

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

Lamb Chop Duo

Lamb Chop Duo

$30.95

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

Frenched Rack Of Lamb (Chopaan)

Frenched Rack Of Lamb (Chopaan)

$30.95

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

Chicken Breast Kabob

Chicken Breast Kabob

$18.95

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

Salmon

Salmon

$23.95

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

Firni

Firni

$3.95

Milk pudding infused with rose water and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios

Risotto & Lamb (Sholah)

Risotto & Lamb (Sholah)

$25.95

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

Bistro Burger

Bistro Burger

$14.95

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

Qabuli Palou

Qabuli Palou

$25.95

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

Lamb & Greens

Lamb & Greens

$25.95

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

Mantu Entree

Mantu Entree

$18.95

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

Saffron Sheer Birinj

Saffron Sheer Birinj

$4.25

Rice pudding infused with saffron and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios

Aushak Entree

Aushak Entree

$18.95

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

Veal & Mushrooms

Veal & Mushrooms

$25.95

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

Pumpkin Dumpling Entree

Pumpkin Dumpling Entree

$18.95

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

Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi Lawaan

Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi Lawaan

$26.95

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 & Nakhoud

Veal & Nakhoud

$25.95

Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with chickpeas, garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Chicken Lawaan

Chicken Lawaan

$19.95

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

Chicken Karahi

Chicken Karahi

$19.95

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

Chicken Sabzi Lawaan

Chicken Sabzi Lawaan

$19.95

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

Saffron Chicken

Saffron Chicken

$20.95

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

Veal Karahi

Veal Karahi

$25.95

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

Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli

Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli

$27.95

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

Chicken Aracosian

Chicken Aracosian

$19.95

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

Veal Lawaan

Veal Lawaan

$25.95

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

Chicken Ryehaan

Chicken Ryehaan

$19.95

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

Veal Moghuli

Veal Moghuli

$25.95

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

Lamb Shank Moghuli

Lamb Shank Moghuli

$27.95

Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Veal Ryehaan

Veal Ryehaan

$25.95

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

Mix Grill Mazza

Mix Grill Mazza

$17.95

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

Rumi's Chicken

Rumi's Chicken

$19.95

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

Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza

Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza

$21.95

Marinated and charbroiled lamb shoulder chops, lamb rib chops, lamb tenderloin and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney

Hot Mazza Assortment

Hot Mazza Assortment

$16.95

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

Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer

Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer

$11.95

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

Sambosa

Sambosa

$10.95

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

Baadenjaan Bouranee

Baadenjaan Bouranee

$9.5

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Kadoo Turnovers

Kadoo Turnovers

$10.95

Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp

Carrot Slaw

Carrot Slaw

$6.95

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

Potato & Leek Turnovers

Potato & Leek Turnovers

$10.95

Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp

Aushak Appetizer

Aushak Appetizer

$11.95

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

Mantu Appetizer

Mantu Appetizer

$11.95

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

Kadoo Bouranee

Kadoo Bouranee

$9.5

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Seekh Kabob Appetizer

Seekh Kabob Appetizer

$12.95

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

Sabzi Turnovers

Sabzi Turnovers

$10.95

Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp

Quroti

Quroti

$10.95

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

Samarooq Turnovers

Samarooq Turnovers

$10.95

Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp

Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer

Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer

$11.95

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

Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer

Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer

$11.95

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

Qabuli Combination Platter

Qabuli Combination Platter

$17.95

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

Sabzi Lawaan

Sabzi Lawaan

$15.95

Slow cooked greens in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Spicy Risotto With Eggplant & Butternut Squash

Spicy Risotto With Eggplant & Butternut Squash

$16.95

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

Baadenjaan Moghuli

Baadenjaan Moghuli

$15.95

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

Baadenjaan Karahi

Baadenjaan Karahi

$16.95

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

Baadenjaan Chalou

Baadenjaan Chalou

$15.95

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

Nakhoud & Mushrooms Lawaan

Nakhoud & Mushrooms Lawaan

$15.95

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

Kadoo Chalou

Kadoo Chalou

$15.95

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

Aushak Entree (Vegetarian)

Aushak Entree (Vegetarian)

$15.95

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

Sabzi Chalou

Sabzi Chalou

$15.95

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

Sabzi Moghuli

Sabzi Moghuli

$15.95

Slow cooked greens in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Nakhoud With Mushrooms & Sabzi Lawaan

Nakhoud With Mushrooms & Sabzi Lawaan

$15.95

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

Afghania Nakhoud Chalou

Afghania Nakhoud Chalou

$13.95

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

Pumpkin Dumplings Entree (Vegetarian)

Pumpkin Dumplings Entree (Vegetarian)

$15.95

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

Kabob-E-Samarooq

Kabob-E-Samarooq

$16.95

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

Samarooq Dumpling Entree

Samarooq Dumpling Entree

$15.95

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

Sabzi Dumpling Entree

Sabzi Dumpling Entree

$15.95

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

Nakhoud Side

Nakhoud Side

$7.95

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

Yogurt With Cucumber & Dill

Yogurt With Cucumber & Dill

$5.95
Baadenjaan Side

Baadenjaan Side

$7.95

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Daal Side

Daal Side

$7.95

Spicy lentils infused with turmeric, topped with fresh dill

Sabzi Side

Sabzi Side

$7.95

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

Kadoo Side

Kadoo Side

$7.95

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Qabuli Side

Qabuli Side

$6.95

Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins

Palou Side

Palou Side

$4.5

Seasoned basmati rice

Chalou Side

Chalou Side

$3.5

Saffron infused basmati rice

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