Kabul – Middle Eastern
Stepping into Kabul feels like entering a vibrant sanctuary of Afghan hospitality, where the air is thick with the enticing scent of char-grilled meats and warming spices. Hand-folded mantu dumplings and golden, pan-seared bulanee offer a delicate balance of textures, perfectly complemented by the cooling tang of garlic yogurt and dried mint. The experience centers on succulent skewers of kabab-e-teka, seared to smoky perfection over an open flame to capture the timeless, soulful essence of Silk Road flavors.
351, West Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086 +14082454350 https://www.kabulrestaurant.net/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Kabul
Dairy-Free at Kabul
Kabul in Sunnyvale has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charbroiled Veggies, House Salad and Challaw Sabsi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Kabul
Kabul in Sunnyvale has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charbroiled Veggies, Gulpi and Sabsi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Kabul
Kabul in Sunnyvale has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charbroiled Veggies, Afghani Ice Cream and Bulanee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Kabul
Kabul in Sunnyvale has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sabsi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Kabul
Kabul in Sunnyvale has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Wine (Glass). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Kabul
Kabul in Sunnyvale has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Wine (Glass) and Chef's Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Kabul
Kabul in Sunnyvale has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sabsi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Kabul
Kabul in Sunnyvale has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charbroiled Veggies, House Salad and Challaw Sabsi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Kabul
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Lawand | 21.9 g | 35.6 g |
| Challaw Badenjan | 33.4 g | 30.7 g |
| Chef's Platter | 21.2 g | 29.6 g |
| Dessert Wine | 84.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Bulanee Katchalu | 39.3 g | 27.3 g |
| Kabab-E-Gousfand | 54.4 g | 23.7 g |
| House Wine (Full Carafe) | 3.5 g | 23.1 g |
| Korma Challaw | 38 g | 21.4 g |
| Kabab-E-Murgh | 55.8 g | 21 g |
| Kabab-E-Chopandaz | 54.8 g | 19.7 g |
| Seafood Combo | 83.4 g | 19.4 g |
| Challaw Gulpi | 21.2 g | 19.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Aushak - $12: Spring onion-filled dumplings topped with yogurt and meat sauce, sprinkled with mint. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mantu - $12: Dumplings filled with ground lamb, onion, and spices, topped with yogurt and vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sambosa-E-Goushti - $12: Fried pastries filled with ground lamb and chickpeas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulanee - $12: Turnover filled with spring onion and spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulanee Katchalu - $12: Turnover stuffed with ground lamb, mashed potatoes, spring onions, cilantro, and spices. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pakawra-E-Badenjan - $12: Batter dipped slices of eggplant topped with yogurt and meat sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pakawra-E-Katchalu - $12: Batter dipped slices of potatoes topped with yogurt and meat sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aush - $12: Noodles, vegetables, and yogurt soup topped with meat sauce sprinkled with dill. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Kabab-E-Teka - $28: Cubes of beef marinated, charbroiled on skewer, served with seasoned rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabab-E-Gousfand - $30: Cubes of lamb marinated, charbroiled on skewer, served with seasoned rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabab-E-Murgh - $25: Chunks of breast of chicken marinated, charbroiled on skewer, served with seasoned rice. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabab-E-Mahe - $30: Marinated salmon, charbroiled on skewer, served with seasoned rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabab-E-Shrimp - $30: Marinated jumbo prawns, charbroiled on skewer, served with seasoned rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Combo - $30: Skewer of marinated salmon, and a skewer of marinated prawns, charbroiled, served with seasoned rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabul’s Combination Kabab - $30: A skewer of lamb or beef kabab, and a skewer of chicken kabab served with seasoned rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabab-E-Kofta - $28: Marinated ground lamb, charbroiled on skewer, served with seasoned rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabab-E-Chopandaz - $37: Marinated veal loin chop, charbroiled on skewer, served with seasoned rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabab-E-Chupan - $37: Marinated lamb loin chops, charbroiled on skewer, served with seasoned rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabab-E-Qaburgha - $47: Marinated rack of lamb, charbroiled on skewer, served with seasoned rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaie - $24: Tender chunks of lamb or chicken sautéed with onions, green pepper, and carrots, served with seasoned rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lawand - $24: Breast of chicken cooked with onion, sour cream, garlic, and spices, served with white rice. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mater Challaw - $24: Chunks of lamb cooked with sweet green peas, onion, tomatoes, and spices, served with white rice. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabsi Challaw - $24: Chunks of lamb cooked with fresh spinach, onion, and garlic, served with white rice. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulpi Challaw - $24: Tender chunks of beef and cauliflower cooked with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spices, served with white rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korma Challaw - $24: Tender chunks of beef cooked with green pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spices, served with white rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Badenjan Challaw - $24: Chunks of lamb and eggplant cooked with tomatoes, onion, and garlic, served with white rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Qabili Pallaw - $24: Delicately seasoned lamb under a mound of seasoned rice, topped with carrot stripes and raisins. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Platter - $24: A platter of Chef’s favorite appetizers: aushak, sambosa, and pakawra-e-badenjan. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Entrees
- Challaw Kadu - $22: Sautéed pumpkin topped with yogurt, served with white rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Challaw Gulpi - $22: Stew of cauliflower cooked with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spices, served with white rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Challaw Sabsi - $22: Spinach sautéed with onion, garlic, and spices, served with white rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Challaw Badenjan - $22: Eggplant stewed with onion, tomatoes, and spices, topped with yogurt, served with white rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Platter - $22: Combination of sabsi, kadu, and gulpi, served with white rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Dishes
- Sabsi - $12: Sautéed spinach cooked with garlic, onion, and spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kadu - $13: Sautéed pumpkin topped with yogurt and meat sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulpi - $12: Stew of cauliflower cooked with garlic, tomatoes, and onion. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buranee Badenjan - $12: Sautéed eggplant topped with yogurt and meat sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charbroiled Veggies - $12: Bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes, charbroiled on a skewer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Naantar - $12: Yogurt with chopped cucumbers, cilantro, and dried mint. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $5: Romaine and Iceberg lettuce topped with tomato, cucumber, and our house dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava - $13: Paper-thin layers of syrup-soaked pastry filled with walnuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Firnee - $12: Cardamom, rosewater flavored milk pudding with sliced almonds, topped with pistachios. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Afghani Ice Cream - $12: Rosewater flavored ice cream topped with pistachios. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Goush-E-Feel - $13: Fried pastry in the shape of an elephant’s ear, covered in sugar and topped with pistachios. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Afghan Tea - $5: Black tea spiced with cardamom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coffee / Iced Tea - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sodas - $5: Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Orange Soda
- Juices / Mineral Waters - $5: Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Pellegrino Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Dough - $5: Refreshing yogurt drink with chopped cucumbers, a touch of salt, and dried mint. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Beers - $10: Heineken, Anchor Steam, Sierra Nevada, Amstel Light, Stella, O’Doul’s (non-alcoholic).
- House Wine (Glass) - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- House Wine (Half Carafe) - $17
- House Wine (Full Carafe) - $27
- Dessert Wine - $12: Dobonnet Rouge, Dry Sack, Cream Cherry, Port. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Kabul
- Is Kabul dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Kabul has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charbroiled Veggies, House Salad and Challaw Sabsi.
- What can I eat at Kabul on a dairy-free diet?
- Charbroiled Veggies, House Salad and Challaw Sabsi carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Kabul have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Charbroiled Veggies and House Salad.
- Is Kabul gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Kabul?
- Lawand, at roughly 35.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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