Ariana Restaurant – Middle Eastern
Stepping into Ariana Restaurant feels like an invitation to a fragrant Afghan feast, where the air is perfumed with the scent of saffron-infused rice and savory, hand-folded dumplings. The kitchen masterfully balances textures and tastes, from the crisp, golden edges of stuffed bowlawni to the velvety sweetness of caramelized kaddo pumpkin finished with a cooling swirl of garlic yogurt. It is a soulful sanctuary where traditional hospitality meets vibrant, spice-laden plates, creating an intimate dining experience that lingers long after the final bite.
384, Western Avenue, 02135 +16172088072 https://arianarestaurantboston.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Rice Preparations
- Challow Rice: Afghan rice seasoned with oil, cumin seed, and then baked. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pallow Rice: Afghan rice seasoned with oil, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin seeds, and then baked. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Bowlawni - $10.95: Twin pastry shells, one filled with leeks and scallions and the other with spiced potatoes, garnished with mint yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kaddo - $10.95: Pan-fried baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar then baked and topped with ground beef sauce, served with garlic yogurt sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aushak - $10.95: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, topped with ground beef and mint, served with garlic and mint yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banjan - $10.95: Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with spices and then baked with fresh tomatoes, served on a garlic and mint yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowlawni Kaddo - $10.95: Twin pastry shells filled with pan-fried baby pumpkin, onion, fresh garlic, cilantro, and Afghan seasonings, served with mint yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mantu - $10.95: Homemade pastry shells filled with beef and onions, topped with carrots, yellow split peas, and beef sauce, served with yogurt Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Kaddo - $10.95: Pan-fried baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar then baked and topped with, served with garlic yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Aushak - $10.95: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served on garlic and mint yogurt sauce, topped with yellow split-peas and carrot sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Soups & Salads
- Aush - $9.5: Fresh vegetable soup with homemade noodles, served with beef sauce and mint yogurt Dietary tags: Halal
- Shor Nakhod - $9.5: Chickpeas and potatoes salad with tangy cilantro walnut dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Salata - $9.5: Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and mint mixed with lemon juice and salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Juice-Cleanse
- Mashawa - $9.5: Lamb, mung beans, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, served with yogurt
- Vegetarian Aush - $9.5: Fresh vegetable soup with homemade noodles, served with mint yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mixed Green Salad - $9.5: Mixed green salad with tomatoes, cucumber, and onions, served with pomegranate or balsamic vinaigrette dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Lamb Entrées
- Qabili - $31.95: Pallow rice baked with lamb shanks, raisins, and glazed julienne of carrots Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopan - $43.95: Rack of lamb marinated, grilled, and served on a bed of bread with sautéed eggplant and pallow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seekh Kabob - $30.95: Char-broiled leg of lamb marinated in a puree of onion, sundried baby grapes, and garlic, served with sautéed eggplant and pallow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dopiaza - $30.95: Marinated then grilled leg of lamb, sautéed with yellow split peas and tossed with onions lightly marinated in vinegar, served with garlic mushroom, and pallow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabzi Challow - $29.95: Spinach sautéed with chunks of lamb and Afghan seasonings, served with Challow rice and okra Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Lawand - $29.95: Leg of lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, yogurt and spices, served with sautéed spinach and challow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korma Challow - $29.95: Leg of lamb sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, green beans, potatoes, and spices, served with lentils and challow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef Entrées
- Tikka Kabob - $30.95: Beef prime rib marinated in a puree of onions, sundried baby grapes, and garlic, then grilled, served with sautéed lentils and pallow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aushak - $28.95: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, topped with ground beef and mint, served with garlic and mint yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mantu - $28.95: Homemade pastry shells filled with beef and onions, topped with carrots, yellow split peas, and beef sauce, served on yogurt Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofta Challow - $28.95: Beef meatballs with Afghan seasonings sautéed with sundried tomatoes, hot peppers, and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce, served with challow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofta Kabob - $30.95: Two skewers of freshly grilled ground beef seasoned with a special blend of spices, served with salata and challow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken & Fish Entrées
- Mourgh Kabob - $29.95: Char-broiled marinated chicken breast served with sautéed spinach and pallow rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mourgh Salata - $27.95: Fresh boneless chicken breast marinated then grilled, served on mixed green salad and vinaigrette dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mourgh Challow - $28.95: Chicken breast sautéed with spices, yellow split peas, yogurt, and curry, served with challow rice Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout - $28.95: Filet of trout seasoned and pan-fried, served with eggplant and challow rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Entrées
- Korma Challow (Vegetarian) - $27.95: Fresh green beans, carrots, cauliflower, turnips, and potatoes sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and garlic, served with sautéed spinach and challow rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banjan & Kaddo Challow - $26.95: Pan-fried then baked pumpkin and eggplant served with fresh tomato, yogurt sauce and challow rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabzi Challow (Vegetarian) - $26.95: Spinach sautéed with Afghan seasoning served with garlic and mushroom, okra and challow rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aushak (Vegetarian) - $26.95: Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served on garlic on a garlic and mint yogurt sauce topped with yellow split-peas and carrot sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegetarian Special - $30.95: A platter of baked pumpkin with garlic yogurt sauce, pan-fried eggplant, sautéed spinach and okra sautéed with fresh tomatoes, served with pallow rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Combination Platters
- Grill Special - $148: Combination of Lamb Chopan, Lamb Seekh Kabob, Beef Tikka Kabob, Beef Kofta Kabob, and Chicken Kabob served with pallow rice and salata
- Ariana Special - $195: Combination of Lamb Chopan, Lamb Seekh Kabob, Beef Tikka Kabob, Beef Kofta Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Trout and Lamb Shanks served with pallow rice and salata
Dessert
- Feereny - $10: Cream pudding topped with pistachio and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sheerberaing - $10: Rice pudding served with pistachio and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bucklawa - $10: Layers of homemade thin pastry with walnuts, almonds, and pistachios baked Bucklawa and finished with honey caramel, served with ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream - $10: Homemade ice cream served with pistachio and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pudeen - $10: Homemade crème caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pineapple Cake - $10: Moist golden pineapple cake served with homemade ice cream, topped with pistachio and cardamom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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