Bistro Aracosia

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4.8

(1000 reviews)

Middle Eastern

Arab

Chicken

Group Friendly

Address

5100 MacArthur Blvd NW

Washington, DC 20016

Phone

+12023630400

Opening Hours

Sunday

12:0 - 14:55

Sunday

15:0 - 20:53

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

12:0 - 14:55

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

15:0 - 20:53

Friday, Saturday

12:0 - 14:55

Friday, Saturday

15:0 - 21:45

Menu of Bistro Aracosia at Washington, DC

Additional Sides

Daal Side

$8.95

Spicy lentils infused with turmeric, topped with fresh dill

Palou Rice Side

$5.95

Seasoned basmati rice

Chalou Rice Side

$3.95

Saffron infused basmati rice

Baadenjaan Side

$8.95

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Qabuli Rice Side

$8.95

Seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins

Kadoo Side

$8.95

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Nakhoud Side

$8.95

Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro

Yogurt w/Cucumber & Dill/Dinner

$6.95

Appetizers (Mazza)

Mantu Appetizer

$13.95

Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Sambosa

$12.95

Stuffed with a minced beef and lentil qorma, fried until crisp, topped with powdered sugar and cardamom

Quroti

$12.95

Afghan bread topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Kadoo Turnovers

$11.95

Stuffed with butternut squash, fried until crisp

Lamb Tenderloin Appetizer

$15.95

Marinated and charbroiled lamb tenderloin

Pumpkin Dumpling Appetizer

$13.95

Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Mix Grill Mazza

$20.95

Marinated and charbroiled salmon, ground beef, beef tenderloin and lamb rib chop

Samarooq Turnovers

$12.95

Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt

Bistro Signature Mix Grill Mazza

$24.95

Marinated and charbroiled lamb shoulder chops, lamb rib chops, lamb tenderloin and beef tenderloin

Carrot Slaw

$8.95

Julienne carrots cooked with brown sugar and cardamom, chilled and tossed with fresh citrus

Hot Mazza Assortment

$16.95

Aushak, mantu, baadenjaan, kadoo, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Leek & Scallion Dumplings (Aushak) App

$13.95

Steamed and stuffed with leeks&scallions, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (See Veg Menu for Veg/Vegan Options)

Potato & Leek Turnovers (Boulanee)

$11.95

Stuffed with potatoes and leeks, pan-fried until crisp.

Seekh Kabob App

$12.95

Ground beef marinated in our house spices. charbroiled to perfection

Baadenjaan Bouranee Appetizer

$12.95

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Kadoo Bouranee Appetizer

$12.95

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Chops & Kabobs

Salmon

$26.95

Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of slow cooked greens topped with fresh dill

Chicken & Ground Beef Kabob

$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

Chicken Breast Kabob

$20.95

Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

Lamb Chop Duo

$33.95

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

Ground Beef Kabob (Seekh)

$20.95

Marinated and charbroiled, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

Lamb & Beef Tenderloin

$33.95

Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Frenched Rack of Lamb (Chopaan)

$33.95

Marinated and charbroiled lamb rib chops, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

Beef Tenderloin

$32.95

Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

Beef Tenderloin & Chicken

$30.95

Marinated and charbroiled, served with seasoned rice, saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro

Lamb Shoulder Chops

$32.95

Marinated and charbroiled, served with qabuli rice and a side of roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

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

Aracosian Lamb Platter

$44.95

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

Surf & Turf

$32.95

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

Boneless Juicy Chicken Thigh Kabob

$20.95

Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Beef Tenderloin

$36.95

Rib chops and beef tenderloin, served with qabuli rice and a side of kadoo.

Lamb Tenderloin Entree

$32.95

served with seasoned basmati rice topped with julienne carrots and raisins, and a side of roasted eggplant.

Dessert

Firni

$6.50

Rose water and cardamom milk pudding

Toasted Almond Cake

$8.00

Saffron Sheer Birinj

$7.50

Rice pudding infused with cardamom and saffron

Pistachio Ricotta Cake

$8.00

Entrees

Risotto & Lamb Shank (Sholah)

$27.95

Braised bone-in lamb shank served with spicy short grain rice, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans topped with fresh dill

Qabuli Palou

$27.95

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

Mantu Entree

$21.95

Steamed and stuffed with spicy minced beef, topped with a carrot and pea qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Pumpkin Dumpling Entree

$21.95

Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (See Veg Menu for Veg/Vegan Options)

Aushak Entree

$21.95

Steamed and stuffed with leeks&scallions topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (See Veg Menu for Veg/Vegan Options)

Soups & Salads

Bistro Signature Lentil Soup

$11.95

Minced beef, lentils, chickpeas and mung beans, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint, cayenne and fresh dill

Bistro Salad

$11.95

Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes, croutons, bleu cheese crumbles and walnuts, tossed in a balsamic dressing

Mixed Green Salad

$10.95

Mixed greens, bell peppers, tomatoes and croutons, tossed in a balsamic dressing

Stews (Qormas)

Veal & Mushrooms

$28.95

Boneless veal in a garlic yogurt based stew with mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Lamb Shank Moghuli

$30.95

Bone-in braised lamb shank in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Saffron Chicken

$23.95

Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Chicken Lawaan

$22.95

Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Chicken Aracosian

$22.95

Boneless chicken thigh in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Veal Moghuli

$28.95

Boneless veal in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Afghania Chicken

$22.95

Boneless chicken thigh in a yogurt based stew infused with saffron, lemon and fresh dill, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Chicken Ryehaan

$22.95

Boneless chicken thigh in a garlic yogurt based stew with diced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Rumis Chicken

$22.95

Sweet & spicy tomato based stew topped with cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice.

Vegetarian & Vegan

Afghania Baadenjaan

$18.95

Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Baadenjaan Moghuli

$18.95

Roasted eggplant in a spicy tomato based stew with eggplant and garam masala, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron infused basmati rice

Kadoo Chalou

$18.95

Butternut squash topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice

Baadenjaan Chalou

$17.95

Roasted eggplant topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne, served with saffron rice

Afghania Nakhoud Chalou

$17.95

Spicy tomato based chickpea qorma with garam masala and cinnamon, topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice

Nakhoud & Mushroom Lawaan

$18.95

Spicy tomato based stew with garlic yogurt, chickpeas & mushrooms, topped with cilantro

Bamya Chalou

$17.95

Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice

Kabob E Samarooq

$20.95

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