Afghania – Middle Eastern
Stepping into Afghania feels like an invitation to a soulful feast, where the scent of toasted spices and slow-roasted vegetables drifts through an atmosphere of genuine warmth. Guests gather over vibrant platters of crispy leek turnovers and velvety butternut squash bouranee, sharing an assortment of delicate, hand-folded dumplings that celebrate a rich culinary heritage. It is a place where communal dining is elevated to an art form, perfect for lingering over a bottle of house wine and the deep, savory comforts of a traditional family spread.
2811, M Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007 +12028088752 https://www.afghaniadc.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
To-Go Specials
- Dinner for 2 with House Red - $99: Assorted dumplings, chicken thighs in yogurt spinach stew, Qabuli Palou (lamb shank), rosewater pudding, baklava, and a bottle of house red wine. Available at: dinner
- Dinner for 2 with House White - $99: Assorted dumplings, chicken thighs in yogurt spinach stew, Qabuli Palou (lamb shank), rosewater pudding, baklava, and a bottle of house white wine. Available at: dinner
- Family Feast for 4 - $129: Assorted dumplings, chicken in yogurt stew, lamb shank in tomato garam masala stew, mushroom kabobs, chapli kabobs, rosewater pudding, saffron rice pudding, and baklava. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Feast for 4 with House Red - $139: Assorted dumplings, chicken in yogurt stew, lamb shank in tomato garam masala stew, mushroom kabobs, chapli kabobs, rosewater pudding, saffron rice pudding, baklava, and a bottle of house red wine. Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Roasted Eggplant or Butternut Squash Bouranee - $14: Choice of roasted eggplant or butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato & Leek Turnovers - $14: Stuffed with potatoes & leeks, pan-fried until crisp, with a side of avocado chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sambosa - $15: Stuffed with minced beef & lentils, pan-fried until crisp, topped off with powdered sugar & ground cardamom Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quroti - $14: Toasted Afghan bread, topped with minced beef & lentils, walnuts, and fried onions. Finished with a warm yogurt garlic puree, dried mint & cayenne. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carrot Slaw - $12: Sweet julienne carrots tossed with fresh citrus. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Dumplings
- Assortment of Dumplings (For 2) - $18: Assortment of leek & scallion, pumpkin, and spicy beef dumplings. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Dumplings - $16: Steamed and stuffed with pumpkin, topped with garlic non-dairy yogurt, dried mint, & cayenne Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak) - $16: Steamed & stuffed with leeks & scallions, topped with minced beef & lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint & cayenne. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Dumplings (Mantu) - $16: Steamed & stuffed with spicy beef, topped with carrots & peas qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint, & cayenne Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Grilled Starters
- Lamb Shoulder Starter - $17: Marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Afghania Signature Mix Grill Mazza - $30: Marinated & charbroiled lamb shoulder, rib chops, lamb & beef tenderloin, served with fresh herb chutney Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Tenderloin Starter - $17: Marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seekh Kabob Starter - $15: Ground beef marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with cucumber & dill yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salads
- Aush - $14: Classical noodle soup with chickpeas, kidney beans, minced beef, topped with yogurt, dried mint, and cayenne pepper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Omache - $14: Traditional vegetable soup prepared with oats, tomatoes, spinach, kidney beans and chickpeas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Afghania Salad - $13: Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, walnuts and dates tossed with our house made balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Chops and Kabobs
- Lamb Tenderloin Entree - $38: Served with seasoned basmati rice, topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frenched Rack of Lamb (Chopaan) - $38: Rib chops, served with seasoned basmati rice, with a side of nakhoud Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef (Seekh) - $26: Served with saffron & cumin infused basmati rice, with a side of nakhoud Available at: dinner, lunch
- Afghania Lamb Platter - $50: Shoulder chops, rib chops, and tenderloin, served with seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots & raisins, with a side of baadenjaan Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $30: Served with saffron and cumin infused basmati rice, with a side of sabzi topped with fresh dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Afghania Burger - $22: Ground beef patty lightly fried on a brioche bun with herb chutney, pickled onions and a side of nakhoud Available at: dinner, lunch
Qormas & Entrees
- Afghania Palou (Lamb Shank) - $36: Signature smoked bone-in shank served with seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots, raisins, and crushed pistachios, accompanied with baadenjaan. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lawaan Chicken - $28: Slow cooked in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with cilantro, and served with saffron infused basmati rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Lamb & Greens - $36: Braised bone-in shank, served with slow cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, turnip leaves, dill & cilantro, accompanied with saffron infused basmati rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian & Vegan
- Kandahari Vegetarian Flight - $29: Seasoned basmati rice with julienne carrots and raisins served with Baadenjaan, bamya, daal, kadoo, sabzi, and nakhoud. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nakhoud Chalou - $20: Spicy tomato-based chickpea stew slow cooked with cinnamon and garam masala, served with saffron infused basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabob-e-Samarooq - $27: Portobello mushrooms marinated in our house spices and grilled to perfection. Served with basmati rice, grilled onion, tomatoes, and zucchini. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Qabuli Rice - $9: Seasoned long basmati rice topped with julienne carrots & raisins Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baadenjaan - $10: Roasted Eggplant Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kadoo - $10: Roasted Butternut squash Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nakhoud - $9: Chickpeas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabzi - $10: Slow cooked greens Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chalou - $8: Long grain basmati rice infused with saffron and cumin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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