Kabul Afghan Cuisine – Middle Eastern
This inviting destination transports diners to the heart of the Silk Road, where the warm glow of hospitality meets the intoxicating aroma of exotic spices and charred meats. Hand-crafted dumplings like mantoo and aushak arrive draped in velvety yogurt and mint, while golden, pan-seared bulanee and crisp vegetable pakawras offer a satisfying crunch that celebrates traditional Afghan flavors. It is a soulful culinary escape where every steaming bowl of herb-infused aush and every flame-kissed kabab tells a story of rich heritage and vibrant communal dining.
135, El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070 +16505942840 https://kabulcuisine.co0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, diabetic, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, tlc, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, sirtfood, pegan, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
All dishes available without meat sauce, upon request
- Mantoo - $6.95: Onion and ground lamb filled steamed dumplings, topped with yogurt, and served with mixed vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Aushak - $6.95: Leek and spring onion filled steamed dumplings topped with yogurt and lamb meat sauce, sprinkled with mint. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sambosa-e-Goushti - $6.95: Fried pastries filled with ground lamb and chickpeas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Bulanee - $6.95: Turnover filled with leek, spring onions, and herbs. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Bulanee Katchalu - $6.95: Turnover stuffed with ground lamb, potatoes, onions and herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pakawra-e-Badenjan - $6.95: Slices of batter dipped eggplant with yogurt and lamb meat sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pakawra-e-Katchalu - $6.95: Slices of batter dipped potatoes with yogurt and lamb meat sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mashawa - $6.95: Lentil soup with lamb meat, kidney beans, chickpeas, yogurt sauce sprinkled with dill. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Aush - $6.95: Noodle soup with vegetable and yogurt sauce topped with lamb meat sauce, sprinkled with dill. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Main Courses
All entrees are served with afghani bread.
- Shrimp Kabab - $24: One skewer of marinated super jumbo shrimp charbroiled on a skewer, served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Kabab-e-Mahee - $24: Marinated pieces of salmon fish, charbroiled on skewer and served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Kabab-e-Gaw - $22: Tender cubes of beef, marinated in herbs and fine spices, charbroiled on skewer and served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kabab-e-Murgh - $20: Tender cubes of chicken, marinated in herbs and fine spices, charbroiled on skewer and served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Kabab-e-Gousfand - $22: Tender cubes of lamb, marinated in herbs and fine spices, charbroiled on skewer and served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Kabul's Combination Kabab - $24: Skewer of lamb kabab and skewer of chicken kabab, served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Seafood Combination Kabab - $28: Two skewers, choice of fish or shrimp, served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Chupan - $26: Lamb loin chop, marinated in herbs and spices, charbroiled on skewers and served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kubida Kabab - $18: Ground beef kabob on skewer served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kabab-e-Chopandaz - $26: Veal loin chops marinated in herbs and spices, charbroiled on skewers and served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Quabili Pallaw - $22: Seasoned pieces of slow cooked lamb under a mound of delicately seasoned rice, topped with carrot strips and raisins. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating
- Karayee - $22: Tender pieces of slow cooked chicken or lamb sauteed with onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms, and carrots. Served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Lawang - $20: Saucy slow cooked creamy chunks of chicken breast, cooked with mushroom, onion, cilantro, and garlic. Served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mater Challaw - $20: Saucy slow cooked chunks of lamb cooked with green peas, onions, and tomatoes. Served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chef Platter - $22: Combination platter of Aushak, Sambosa, and Bulanee Katchalu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Sabsi Challaw - $20: Slow cooked chunks of lamb cooked with fresh spinach, onions, and garlic. Served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Gulpi Challaw - $20: Slow cooked chunks of beef and cauliflower cooked with onion, tomatoes, and ginger. Served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Korma Challaw Badenjan - $20: Slow cooked chunks of beef and eggplant cooked with onions, and tomatoes. Served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Korma Challaw - $20: Slow cooked chunks of beef cooked with bellpepper, onion, and tomatoes. Served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Seafood Combo - $28: 1 skewer of each salmon fish and jumbo prawns served with seasoned basmati rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Vegetarian Entrees
All entrees are served with afghani bread.
- Challaw Sabsi - $18: Stew of fresh spinach, cooked with onions and garlic. Served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Challaw Kadu - $18: Sauteed pumpkin topped with yogurt and served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Challaw Badenjan - $18: Stew of eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and herbs. Topped with yogurt and served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Challaw Gulpi - $18: Stew of cauliflower cooked with tomatoes, onions, fresh ginger, and fine spices. Served with plain basmati rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetarian Platter - $22: A combination of spinach, pumpkin, and eggplant stews, served with rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Side Dishes
- Sabsi - $7: Sauteed spinach cooked with garlic, onions, and spices. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Kadu - $7: Sauteed pumpkin topped with yogurt and lamb meat sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Gulpi - $7: Stew of cauliflower cooked with ginger, tomatoes, and onions. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Burenee Badenjan - $7: Sauteed eggplant, topped with yogurt and lamb meat sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
Desserts
- Baklava - $6: Paper thin layers of syrup-soaked pastry with walnuts and pistachios. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Goush-e-Feel - $6: Thin crisp sugar pastry in the shape of an elephant ear, topped with cardamom and pistachios. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Firnee - $6: Milk cardamom rosewater creamy almond pudding topped with pistachios and cinnamon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Sheeryakh - $6: Vanilla ice cream topped with rosewater and cardamom. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free