bistro aracosia
About
bistro aracosia is a restaurant located in Washington, District of Columbia.
Listed Features
- Middle Eastern
- Arabian
- Chicken
- Allergy Friendly
Menu at a Glance
73 available items.
Menu
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| Item | Description | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| afghania nakhoud chalou | chickpea qorma in a tomato based stew with garam masala and cinnamon. served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. | $15.50 | |
| aracosian lamb platter | shoulder chops, rib chops, and tenderloin served with long grain seasoned basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins, accompanied by a side of roasted eggplants. | $42.95 | |
| baadenjaan chalou | roasted eggplant served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. | $17.50 | |
| baadenjaan karahi | roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a spicy tomato-based stew, served alongside infused long grain basmati rice. | $17.50 | |
| baadenjaan moghuli | roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato-based stew mixed with garam masala, served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. | $17.50 | |
| beef bistro burger | our signature ground beef burger is marinated with fresh herbs and spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with a side of nakhoud. | $16.95 | |
| beef tenderloin | chunks of tenderloin marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection. served with seasoned long grain basmati rice and a side of nakhoud. | $30.95 | |
| beef tenderloin and chicken kabob | marinated beef tenderloin and chicken breast kabob. served with long grain basmati palou, chalou, and a side of nakhoud. | $28.95 | |
| bistro salad | combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with bleu cheese and walnuts. | $10.95 | |
| bistro signature lamb chops and tenderloin kabob | frenched rack of lamb including a skewer of tenderloin kabob. | $34.95 | |
| bistro signature lentil soup | prepared with mung beans, lentils, chickpeas, minced beef, special spices, and yogurt (vegetarian option available). | $10.95 | |
| bistro signature mix grill mazza | grilled lamb chops (rib and shoulder cuts), lamb tenderloin, and beef tenderloin served with spicy fresh herb chutney. | $22.95 | |
| boneless juicy chicken thigh kabob | skewer of boneless chicken thigh kabob. served with saffron infused basmati rice and a side of nakhoud. | $18.95 | |
| butternut squash appetizer | served with a side of bread and topped off with a rich demi-glace, infused with special seasoning, and finished off with a mint yogurt puree. | $11.95 | |
| carrot slaw | sweet julienne carrots tossed with fresh lemon juice. | $7.95 | |
| chalou rice | saffron infused basmati rice | $2.95 | |
| chicken and ground beef kabob | skewer of chicken kabob and ground beef (seekh) kabob. served with long grain basmati rice (palou and chalou) with a side of nakhoud. | $19.95 | |
| chicken aracosian | boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a tomato-based stew infused with garam masala. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $21.95 | |
| chicken breast kabob | skewer of chicken breast marinated overnight in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection. served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice and a side of nakhoud. | $18.95 | |
| chicken karahi | boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato-based stew. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $21.95 | |
| chicken lawaan | boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt-based stew, infused with garlic and cilantro. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $20.95 | |
| chicken ryehaan | boneless chicken slowly cooked in a yogurt-based stew infused with garlic, basil, and fresh tomatoes. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $20.95 | |
| chicken sabzi lawaan | boneless chicken slowly cooked with greens in a yogurt-based stew, infused with garlic and cilantro. served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice. | $21.95 | |
| firni | rose water and cardamom milk pudding | $6.50 | |
| frenched rack of lamb (chopaan) | succulent rack of lamb, marinated overnight in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection. served with seasoned long basmati rice and a side of nakhoud. | $31.95 | |
| ground beef kabob (seekh) | ground beef marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection. served with saffron long grain basmati rice and a side of nakhoud. | $19.95 | |
| hot mazza assortment | variety of spicy beef dumplings, roasted butternut squash bouranee, roasted eggplant, and leek dumpling. | $18.95 | |
| kadoo chalou | stewed butternut squash served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. | $18.50 | |
| kadoo turnovers | pan-fried to perfection and stuffed with roasted butternut squash. | $10.95 | |
| lamb and beef tenderloin | skewer of lamb and beef tenderloin marinated in our house spices served with long grain seasoned basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins accompanied by a side of roasted eggplant. | $32.95 | |
| lamb chop duo | combination of two french rack ribs chops and shoulder chops, marinated in our house spices, served with seasoned basmati rice and topped off with julienne carrots, raisins, served with a side of roasted eggplant. | $32.95 | |
| lamb shank moghuli | bone-in lamb shank and roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a spicy tomato-based stew, infused with garam masala. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $28.95 | |
| lamb shoulder chops | marinated in our special bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with a portion of seasoned long grain basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots, raisins, and a side of roasted eggplant. | $29.95 | |
| lamb tenderloin | chunks of tenderloin marinated in our bistro spices, charbroiled to perfection, served with seasoned long grain basmati rice topped off with julienne carrots accompanied by roasted eggplant. | $30.95 | |
| lamb tenderloin appetizer | tenderloin marinated in our house spices, charbroiled to perfection. | $14.95 | |
| leek and scallion dumplings entree (aushak) | steamed to perfection, topped with flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil korma), finished off with mint and yogurt puree. | $19.95 | |
| leek and scallion dumplings vegetarian(aushak) | steamed to perfection, topped off with a carrot and peas korma, finished off with a yogurt garlic puree, dry mint, and cayenne pepper | $17.50 | |
| leek & scallion dumplings appetizer (aushak) | steamed and topped off with a flavorful kofta paashaan (minced beef and lentil korma), finished with mint, and yogurt puree. | $12.95 | |
| mixed green salad | combination of mixed greens tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic vinaigrette served with garlic crouton. | $8.95 | |
| mix grill mazza | grilled lamb chop, beef tenderloin, salmon, and seekh kabob served with avocado chutney. | $19.95 | |
| nakhoud | chickpea qorma in a tomato-base stew with garam masala and cinnamon. | $8.95 | |
| nakhoud & mushroom lawaan | chickpea qorma and mushrooms slowly cooked in a yogurt-based stew, infused with garlic. served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. | $16.50 | |
| nakhoud with mushroom & sabzi lawaan | chickpea qorma, mushrooms, and our slow-cooked greens stewed in a yogurt-based sauce infused with garlic. served alongside saffron infused long grain basmati rice. | $16.95 | |
| palou rice | seasoned basmati rice | $3.95 | |
| potato & leek turnover | pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with potato and leek. | $10.95 | |
| pumpkin dumplings appetizer | flavored with bistro spices, steamed to perfection, and finished off with your choice of yogurt garlic sauce or minced beef, topped with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper. | $12.95 | |
| pumpkin dumplings entree | flavored with bistro spices, steamed to perfection, and finished off with your choice of yogurt garlic sauce or minced beef, topped with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper. | $19.95 | |
| qabuli combination platter | sabzi, kadoo, baadenjaan, and nakhoud. served with seasoned long grain basmati rice, topped off with julienne carrots and raisins. | $20.50 | |
| qabuli palou | lamb shank slowly braised then baked with long grain basmati rice infused in house spices, topped off with raisin and julienne carrots. | $24.95 | |
| quroti | the traditional afghan dish consists of toasted afghan bread, topped with minced beef and finished off with a warm yogurt puree infused with garlic, dry mint, and cayenne pepper. | $11.95 | |
| risotto and lamb shank (sholah) | lamb shank slowly braised with lentils, chickpeas, and fresh dill. | $24.95 | |
| roasted eggplant appetizer | served with a side of bread and topped off with a rich demi-glace, infused with special seasoning, and finished off with a mint yogurt puree. | $11.95 | |
| rumis chicken | boneless chicken slowly cooked in a sweet and spicy tomato-based stew. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $20.95 | |
| sabzi chalou | slow-cooked spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and fresh herbs, served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice. | $17.50 | |
| sabzi lawaan | spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and fresh herbs. slow-cooked with beef, served with saffron-infused basmati rice. | $17.50 | |
| sabzi moghuli | spinach, kale, mustard greens, turnip leaves, collard greens, and herbs slowly cooked in a tomato-based stew, served alongside long grain saffron basmati rice. | $17.50 | |
| sabzi turnovers | pan-fried to perfection, stuffed with a combination of spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip leaves, and cilantro, served with avocado chutney. | $11.95 | |
| saffron chicken | boneless chicken slowly cooked in yogurt based stew, infused with saffron, lemon, and dill. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $22.95 | |
| salmon | chunks of salmon marinated overnight in our special bistro spices and herbs, charbroiled to perfection, served with saffron infused long grain basmati rice and a side of sabzi. | $23.95 | |
| sambosa | pan-fried turnovers stuffed with minced beef and lentils, topped off with powdered sugar and ground cardamom. | $11.95 | |
| seekh kabob appetizer | one succulent ground beef kabob | $11.95 | |
| sheer birinj | rice pudding infused with cardamom and saffron | $7.50 | |
| spicy beef dumplings appetizer (mantu) | minced beef, flavored with bistro spices, and steamed to perfection with a carrot and peas korma, finished off with a yogurt garlic sauce and topped off with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper. | $12.95 | |
| spicy beef dumplings entree (mantu) | minced beef flavored with bistro spices. steamed to perfection with a carrot and peas korma, finished off with a yogurt garlic sauce, and topped off with crushed dry mint and cayenne pepper. | $19.95 | |
| spicy risotto with eggplant and butternut squash | risotto cooked with chickpeas, lentils, and mung beans then infused with fresh dill, served with eggplant and butternut squash bourne. | $19.50 | |
| surf and turf | skewer of salmon and skewer of tenderloin kabob served with both pale and shallow basmati rice and a side of eggplant. | $30.95 | |
| veal karahi | boneless veal and roasted eggplant slowly cooked in a spicy tomato-based stew. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $27.95 | |
| veal moghuli | boneless veal and roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a tomato-based stew infused with garam masala. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $27.95 | |
| veal & mushrooms | boneless veal slowly cooked in a yogurt-based stew infused with garlic, mushroom, and cilantro. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $27.95 | |
| veal & mushrooms sabzi lawaan | slowly cooked alongside mushrooms and mixed greens in a yogurt-based stew, infused with garlic and cilantro. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $27.95 | |
| veal & nakhoud | boneless veal slowly cooked in a tomato based stew with chickpeas, garam masala and cinnamon. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $27.95 | |
| veal ryehaan | slowly cooked boneless veal in a yogurt-based stew, infused with garlic, basil, and fresh tomatoes. served with saffron infused basmati rice. | $27.95 | |
| yogurt with cucumber and dill | mediterranean yogurt infused with fresh dill and cucumber | $5.95 |