Afghan Kitchen Menu
Welcome to Afghan Kitchen, a hidden gem in Salt Lake City that offers an authentic taste of Afghanistan. This Middle Eastern restaurant impresses diners with its rich menu featuring vegetarian delights and savory meat dishes. Highlights include the renowned Chicken Qabili Palau, the national dish with tender chicken and fragrant rice, and the scrumptious Beef Mantu, Afghan dumplings drizzled with flavorful sauce.
Patrons rave about the delicious garlic naan, which perfectly complements each meal. The ambiance is cozy, adorned with Afghan art, making it a perfect spot for gatherings. Accessibility is a priority here, with features like wheelchair access and QR code menus for convenience.
Whether you choose to dine in, take out, or enjoy their catering services, the attentive staff ensures a delightful experience. Explore the flavors of Afghanistan at Afghan Kitchen—where every dish is a celebration of culture and taste.
APPETIZERS
Mantu
Steamed dumplings with tender seasoned ground beef filing, topped with a generous dollop of our garlicky yogurt sauce, steamed yellow split peas and a dash of dried mint
Bolani Kachalo
Flat bread stuffed with a thin layer of mildly spiced potatoes and green onion. Goes well with a dribble of the chutney or cucumber yogurt sauce.
Aushak
Handmade dumpling with leek filling, topped with our garlicky yogurt sauce and kidney beans.
Borani Banjan
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Pakawra
Potato fritters made with garbanzo bean batter and Afghan Kitchen's secret spices.
Afghan Style Fries
Potato strips lightly coated with walnut flour and fried.
Butternut Squash Hummus
Roasted squash blended with creamy yogurt, and spices served with naan bread. [Contains Dairy and Gluten]
Laghatak (Eggplant Dip)
Roasted eggplant with AK secret spice, served with naan bread. [Contains Gluten]
Hot Laziz Assortment
A variety of beef dumplings, roasted butternut squash borani, roasted eggplant borani and a piece of naan bread. [Contains Gluten]
Pumpkin Mantu
Steamed pumpkin dumpling topped with split peas and house made yogurt garlic sauce. [Contains Dairy and Gluten]
Garlic Naan
Oval shaped bread baked with garlic in Tandoor
Afghan Naan
Oval shaped bread baked in Tandoor
Afghan Flat Bread
Soup and Salad
Chicken Salad
Afghan salad with tomato cucumber, red onion, cilantro and a tender chicken kebob pieces with a zesty dressing.
Chicken Soup
Chicken soup thick with flavors of slow cooked garbanzo bean, sweet corn, turmeric and fresh cilantro.
Kadoo
Braised butternut squash flavored with coriander and turmeric and topped with a garlicky yogurt sauce.
Dal
Hearty red lentils, thick with flavors of garlic, tomato, cumin and coriander.
Kidney Beans And Rice
Kidney beans slow cooked in a rich sauce of fresh tomatoes, onion and turmeric.
Okra
Braised okra in a family secret sauce of tomatoes, garlic and Afghan Kitchen mix spices.
Borani Banjan
Succulent fresh eggplant slow cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce bathed with our garlicky yogurt.
Pumpkin Mantu
Steamed pumpkin dumpling topped with split peas and house made yogurt garlic sauce. [Contains Dairy and Gluten]
Chickpea Qorma
Chickpea in a tomato based stew with garam masala and cinnamon.
Spinach
Slow cooked spinach infused with garlic and topped off with split peas.
Combo Platter
Spinach, butternut squash, eggplant served with long grain seasoned rice. [Contains Dairy]
PLANT BASED DISHES
SWEETS
Firnee
Thick and creamy milk pudding with cardamom and topped with a drizzle of ground pistachios.
Mango Gelato
Sheer Yakh
Homemade Afghan rosewater and cardamom ice cream.
Chicken Mushroom
Chicken thigh cooked with mushrooms, garlic, onions, ginger, tomatoes, and fragrant spices.
Chicken Qorma
Chicken thighs slow cooked in ginger, tomatoes, onion and garlic. Served with challa. Afghan white basmati rice. Bone in chicken or Boneless.
Chicken Qabili Palau
Afghanistan’s national dish, Qabili Palau is a seasoned aromatic basmati rice topped with caramelized carrots and raisins. This dish is served with borani banjan and a refreshing house salad.
Chicken Lawang
Boneless chicken thigh cooked in a house made yogurt garlic and tomato sauce. [Contains Dairy]
Chicken Borani
Boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a tomato based stew and yogurt garlic sauce. [Contains Dairy]
CHICKEN CURRIES/AFGHAN SPECIALITY
SPECIALTIES SIPS
Joose E Am
Yogurt blended with mango makes a lightly sweetened and refreshing drink.
Traditional Doogh
A refreshing Afghan Yogurt and cucumber drink flavored with mint.
Coke Products
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Lamb Kabob
Two perfectly charbroiled grass-fed lamb kabobs served with long grain rice and Salaata
Beef Kabob
Two perfectly charbroiled ground beef kabobs served with long grain rice and Salaata
Chicken Kabob
Two perfectly charbroiled Chicken breast kabobs served with long grain rice and Salaata
Beef/Chicken Kabob
Two perfectly charbroiled Chicken and beef kabobs served with long grain rice and Salaata
Chicken/Lamb Kabob
Two perfectly charbroiled Chicken breast kabobs and lamb served with long grain rice and Salaata
Beef/Lamb Kabob
Two perfectly charbroiled beef and lamb kabobs served with long grain rice and Salaata
CLAY OVEN GRILLED KABOBS
CHARCOAL GRILLED KABOBS
Chicken Dashi
Grilled chicken, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.
Beef Dashi
Grilled ground beef, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.
Lamb Dashi
Grilled lamb, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.
Chicken & Lamb Dashi
Grilled chicken & lamb, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.
Chicken & Beef Dashi
Grilled chicken & beef, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.
Beef & Lamb Dashi
Grilled beef & lamb, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.
Lamb Shank Qabili Palau
Afghanistan’s national dish, Qabili Palau is a seasoned aromatic basmati rice topped with caramelized carrots and raisins. This dish is served with borani banjan and a refreshing house salad.
Shank Qorma
Braised lamb shank served in a tomato, ginger, garlic sauce. this is a saucy dish.
Mughuli
Braised lamb shank simmered with ginger, garlic and roasted eggplant.
Shank Spinach
Braised lamb shank served with tender spinach cooked in a delicious garlic tomato sauce.
Shank Mushrooms
Braised lamb shank cooked with mushrooms, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and onions.
Mantu Meal
Mantu, steamed dumplings with tender seasoned ground beef filling, topped with a generous dollop of our garlicky yogurt sauce, steamed yellow split peas and a dash of dried mint. [Contains Dairy and Gluten]
LAMB SHANK STEWS/AFGHAN SPECIALITY
MEAT-LOVER MEALS - FAMILY-STYLE
Intimate Meal (Serves -)
This hearty meal includes chicken qabili palau, one beef kabob skewer, one chicken kabob skewer, along with four sides - borani banjan, house salad, Afghan basmati rice, and four mantu, beef dumplings.
Party Time (Serves -)
This meal includes mix dashi( beef and chicken), boneless chickewn qabili palau, one beef kabob skewer, one chicken kabob skewer and four sides - borani banjan, house salad, Afghan basmati rice, and six mantu, beef dumplings.
Afghan Feast (Serves -)
This meal includes chicken qabuli palau, lamb shank qabuli palau, mix dashi ( beef and chicken) , beef kabob skewers, chicken kabob skewers and four sides - borani banjan, house salad, Afghan basmati rice, and six mantu, beef dumplings.
Bi Plant (Serves -)
A platter including Borani Banjan, Dall and four Pumpkin dumplings served with long grain seasoned rice and salaata.
VeggieFull (Serves -)
A platter including Borani Banjan, Kadoo and spinach and six Pumpkin dumplings served with long grain seasoned rice and salaata.
VeggieLand (Serves -)
A platter including Eggplant, Pumpkin, Lentils, Spinach, ten Pumpkin dumplings served with seasoned long grain rice and salaata
