What's wrong with this menu?
Aracosia McLean
1381 Beverly Rd
McLean, US-VA 22101
Uber
MORE PHOTOS
more menus
Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Lunch Hours: 12pm to 3pm Tuesday-Sunday
Appetizers (Mazza)
Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza
$20.95
Marinated and charbroiled lamb shoulder chops, lamb rib chops, lamb tenderloin and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney
dairy-free, gluten-free
Mix Grill Mazza
$15.95
Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt
gluten-free
Hot Mazza Assortment
$16.95
Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Vegetarian option available
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Quroti
$9.25
Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Baadenjaan Bouranee
$9.95
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Kadoo Bouranee
$9.95
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Carrot Slaw
$7.95
Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus
vegan
gluten-free
Potato & Leek Turnovers
$9.95
Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Sabzi Turnovers
$10.95
Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Kadoo Turnovers
$9.95
Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp, served with a side of garlic yogurt
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Samarooq Turnovers
$10.95
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Sambosa
$10.95
Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom
Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer
$10.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Aushak Appetizer
$10.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Mantu Appetizer
$10.95
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer
$10.95
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer
$10.95
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Seekh Kabob Appetizer
$10.95
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
gluten-free
Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer
$12.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
gluten-free
Burgers & Wraps
Bistro Burger
$12.95
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
$12.95
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
$12.95
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
$14.95
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
Soup & Salad
Bistro Signature Lentil Soup
$8.95
Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill
gluten-free
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Bistro Salad
$9.95
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing
vegetarian
- Chicken
- $9.00
- Beef Tenderloin
- $12.00
- Lamb Tenderloin
- $12.00
- Salmon
- $12.00
- Ground Beef
- $9.00
Mixed Green Salad
$8.95
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing
vegetarian
- Chicken
- $9.00
- Beef Tenderloin
- $12.00
- Lamb Tenderloin
- $12.00
- Salmon
- $12.00
- Ground Beef
- $9.00
Entrees
Braised Lamb & Greens
$19.95
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill
dairy-free, gluten-free
- Sub Veal Shank
- $3.00
Qabuli Palou
$19.95
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
gluten-free
- Sub Veal Shank
- $3.00
Risotto & Lamb
$19.95
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill
dairy-free, gluten-free
- Sub Veal Shank
- $3.00
Aushak Entree
$16.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree
$16.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Vegetarian option available
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Mantu Entree
$16.95
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Qormas (Stews)
Chicken Lawaan
$14.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Chicken Sabzi Lawaan
$15.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Chicken Ryehaan
$15.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Saffron Chicken
$16.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Afghania Chicken
$15.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Chicken Aracosian
$15.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Rumi's Chicken
$15.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Lamb Shank Moghuli
$19.95
Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli
$20.95
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
gluten-free
Veal Lawaan
$21.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal & Mushrooms
$22.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal & Mushroom Sabzi Lawaan
$22.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal Ryehaan
$21.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal & Nakhoud
$22.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with chickpeas, garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Afghania Veal
$21.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal Moghuli
$21.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Chops & Kabobs
Lamb Tenderloin Kabob
$25.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
gluten-free
Frenched Rack of Lamb [Chopaan]
$22.95
Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
dairy-free, gluten-free
Lamb Shoulder Chops
$22.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
gluten-free
Lamb Chop Duo
$24.95
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
gluten-free
Aracosian Lamb Platter
$33.95
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
gluten-free
Bistro Signature Kabob
$24.95
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
gluten-free
Lamb & Beef Tenderloin
$26.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
gluten-free
Beef Tenderloin Kabob
$22.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
dairy-free, gluten-free
Beef Tenderloin & Chicken
$20.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
gluten-free
Seekh [Ground Beef] Kabob
$14.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
dairy-free, gluten-free
Chicken & Ground Beef
$16.95
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 Kabob
$16.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
gluten-free
Boneless Juicy Chicken Thigh Kabob
$16.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
gluten-free
Salmon
$17.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill
dairy-free, gluten-free
Surf & Turf
$22.95
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
gluten-free
Vegetarian & Vegan
Afghania Baadenjaan
$14.95
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Baadenjaan Moghuli
$14.95
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Sabzi Moghuli
$14.95
Slow cooked greens in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Sabzi Lawaan
$14.95
Slow cooked greens in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
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
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Nakhoud & Mushroom Sabzi Lawaan
$14.95
Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Afghania Nakhoud Chalou
$13.95
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
vegan
gluten-free
Baadenjaan Chalou
$14.95
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Kadoo Chalou
$14.95
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Sabzi Chalou
$15.95
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill, served with saffron rice
vegan
gluten-free
Qabuli Combination Platter
$17.95
Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Risotto with Eggplant & Butternut Squash
$17.95
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
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Aushak Entree [Vegetarian]
$16.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree [Vegetarian]
$16.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Samarooq Dumpling Entree
$16.95
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Sabzi Dumpling Entree
$16.95
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Bamya Chalou
$15.95
Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
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
vegan
gluten-free
Additional Sides
Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill
$5.95
vegetarian
gluten-free
Nakhoud Side
$5.95
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro
vegan
gluten-free
Baadenjaan Side
$5.95
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Daal Side
$5.95
Spicy lentils topped with fresh dill
vegan
gluten-free
Sabzi Side
$5.95
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill
vegan
gluten-free
Kadoo Side
$5.95
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Qabuli Side
$5.95
Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots & raisins
vegan
gluten-free
Palou Side
$4.50
Seasoned basmati rice
vegan
gluten-free
Chalou Side
$3.50
Saffron infused basmati rice
vegan
gluten-free
Mazza (Appetizers)
Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza
$25.95
Marinated and charbroiled lamb shoulder chops, lamb rib chops, lamb tenderloin and beef tenderloin, served with spicy fresh herb chutney
dairy-free, gluten-free
Mix Grill Mazza
$21.95
Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop, served with avocado yogurt
gluten-free
Hot Mazza Assortment
$20.95
Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Quroti
$13.95
Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Baadenjaan Bouranee
$13.95
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Kadoo Bouranee
$13.95
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Carrot Slaw
$8.95
Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus
vegan
gluten-free
Potato & Leek Turnovers
$12.95
Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Sabzi Turnovers
$13.95
Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Samarooq Turnovers
$13.95
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Kadoo Turnovers
$13.95
Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp, served with a side of garlic yogurt
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Sambosa
$13.95
Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom
Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer
$14.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Aushak Appetizer
$14.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Mantu Appetizer
$14.95
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer
$14.95
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer
$14.95
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer
$16.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
gluten-free
Seekh Kabob Appetizer
$13.95
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, served with cucumber and dill yogurt
gluten-free
Soup & Salad
Bistro Signature Lentil Soup
$13.95
Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill
gluten-free
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Bistro Salad
$12.95
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing
vegetarian
- Chicken
- $13.00
- Beef Tenderloin
- $16.00
- Lamb Tenderloin
- $18.00
- Salmon
- $16.00
- Ground Beef
- $13.00
Mixed Greens Salad
$11.95
Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing
vegetarian
- Chicken
- $13.00
- Beef Tenderloin
- $16.00
- Lamb Tenderloin
- $18.00
- Salmon
- $16.00
- Ground Beef
- $13.00
Chops & Kabobs
Lamb Tenderloin Kabob
$34.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
gluten-free
Frenched Rack of Lamb [Chopaan]
$35.95
Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
dairy-free, gluten-free
Lamb Shoulder Chops
$33.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
gluten-free
Lamb Chop Duo
$34.95
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
gluten-free
Aracosian Lamb Platter
$46.95
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
gluten-free
Bistro Signature Kabob
$37.95
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
gluten-free
Lamb & Beef Tenderloin
$35.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
gluten-free
Beef Tenderloin Kabob
$33.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
dairy-free, gluten-free
Beef Tenderloin & Chicken
$32.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
gluten-free
Seekh [Ground Beef] Kabob
$21.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
gluten-free
Chicken & Ground Beef
$22.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
gluten-free
Chicken Breast Kabob
$21.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
gluten-free
Boneless Juicy Chicken Thigh Kabob
$21.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
gluten-free
Salmon
$27.95
Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill
dairy-free, gluten-free
Surf & Turf
$33.95
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
gluten-free
Bistro Burger
$18.95
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
Entrees
Braised Lamb & Greens
$29.95
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with saffron infused basmati rice and slow cooked greens, topped with fresh dill
dairy-free, gluten-free
- Sub Veal Shank
- $3.00
Qabuli Palou
$29.95
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
gluten-free
- Sub Veal Shank
- $3.00
Risotto & Lamb
$28.95
Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill
dairy-free, gluten-free
- Sub Veal Shank
- $3.00
Aushak Entree
$23.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree
$23.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne Vegetarian option available
- Vegetarian option
- Vegan option
Mantu Entree
$23.95
Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Qormas (Stews)
Chicken Lawaan
$23.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Chicken Sabzi Lawaan
$24.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Chicken Ryehaan
$23.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Saffron Chicken
$24.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Afghania Chicken
$24.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Chicken Aracosian
$24.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Rumi's Chicken
$23.95
Boneless chicken thigh in a sweet and spicy tomato based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Lamb Shank Moghuli
$31.95
Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Lamb Shank Sabzi Moghuli
$32.95
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
gluten-free
Veal Lawaan
$29.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal & Mushrooms
$30.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal & Mushrooms Sabzi Lawaan
$30.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal Ryehaan
$29.95
Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal & Nakhoud
$29.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with chickpeas, garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal Karahi
$29.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Veal Moghuli
$29.95
Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
gluten-free
Vegetarian & Vegan
Afghania Baadenjaan
$19.95
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Baadenjaan Moghuli
$19.95
Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Sabzi Moghuli
$20.95
Slow cooked greens in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Sabzi Lawaan
$19.95
Slow cooked greens in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Nakhoud & Mushroom Lawaan
$19.95
Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Nakhoud & Mushroom Sabzi Lawaan
$20.95
Spicy chickpeas in a garlic yogurt based stew with slow cooked greens and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Afghania Nakhoud Chalou
$18.95
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
vegan
gluten-free
Baadenjaan Chalou
$19.95
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Kadoo Chalou
$20.95
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Sabzi Chalou
$20.95
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill, served with saffron rice
vegan
gluten-free
Qabuli Combination Platter
$24.95
Four variations of our vegetables: sabzi, nakhoud, kadoo and baadenjaan, served with qabuli rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Risotto with Eggplant & Butternut Squash
$23.95
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
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Aushak Entree [Vegetarian]
$22.95
Steamed and stuffed with leeks and scallions, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree [Vegetarian]
$22.95
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Samarooq Dumpling Entree
$22.95
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Sabzi Dumpling Entree
$22.95
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a spicy bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
vegetarian
- Vegan option
Bamya Chalou
$20.95
Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Vegan option
Kabob-E-Samarooq
$22.95
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
vegan
gluten-free
Additional Sides
Yogurt with Cucumber & Dill
$7.95Nakhoud Side
$10.95
Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro
Baadenjaan Side
$10.95
Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Daal Side
$10.95
Spicy lentils topped with fresh dill
Sabzi Side
$10.95
Slow cooked spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves and cilantro, topped with fresh dill
Kadoo Side
$10.95
Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne
Qabuli Side
$9.95
Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins
Palou Side
$7.95
Seasoned basmati rice
Chalou Side
$7.50
Saffron infused basmati rice
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Browse Nearby
General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Bar
Steakhouse
Afghan
Comfort Foods
Dumplings
Gluten-Free
Halal
Health Food
Indian
International
Kosher
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Soul Food
Southern
Tapas
Turkish
Vegan
Vegetarian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 9:00pm
About Us
At Aracosia Mclean dining Al Fresco on our fully heated and covered Patio will be a breeze this winter. Rain, sleet or snow, we will have you covered and warm. Come and taste the nourishing hot and savory fall and winter dishes from the mountainous region and the Central Asian steppe that Aracosia is known for. Our hot flavorful stews, soups, chops and kabobs are waiting for your enjoyment. Come and enjoy a hot toddy or a glass of wine with one of our spicy savory dishes.