Afghan Kitchen Restaurant

Traditional Afghan Food in Salt Lake City

1465 S State St #10, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

OUR AFGHAN FOOD MENU

Welcome to Afghan Kitchen, where we bring the rich flavors of Afghanistan to the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah in our deliciousΒ Middle Eastern restaurant. Our menu is a symphony of traditionalΒ Afghan food, each prepared with love and the finest ingredients.

Start your meal with one of our mouthwatering appetizers, such as Bolani (a savory potato-filled pastry), Aushak (savory dumplings stuffed with scallions), or an assortment of Hot Laziz (beef dumplings with naan bread).Β 

For your main course, try our epic selection of Kabob dishes – every one cooked to perfection. Choose from our popular Chicken and Lamb Kabob and ourΒ Afghan CuisineΒ Specialities such as Chicken Qorma, Chicken Qabili Palau, and Chicken Borani.Β 

We also have a wide range of vegetarian dishes available, including Kadoo (Braised butternut squash cooked with coriander and turmeric and topped with yogurt sauce). For a tangy treat, try our Kaddo Boranie – a delectable dish of pumpkin topped with yogurt and dried mint.Β 

And don’t forget dessert! Our Firnee (custard pudding) topped with pistachios is an Afghan favorite, as well as Sheer Yakh (rosewater and cardamom Ice Cream).

We have classic beverages such as Coke, Sprite, Lemonade and Unsweetened Ice Tea as well as specialty drinks like Mango and Passion Fruit Kombucha, Ginger Lemonade Kombucha, Joose E Am (yogurt blended with mango), and Doogh (refreshing Afghan yogurt drink flavored with mint). Enjoy these beverages with our appetizingΒ Afghan food!

No matter what you choose, we are sure you will enjoy the flavors ofΒ Afghan CuisineΒ at Afghan Kitchen. Come and join us for a truly unique and authentic experience!Β Contact usΒ today to learn more about our menu and deliciousΒ Afghan food!

Discover Our Afghan Cuisine Menu

All main dishes are served with Afghan white basmati rice, except for mantu meal, and can be substituted with Afghan Qabili
Palau rice upon request for an additional charge of 2.99.

AFGHAN CLASSICS
APPETIZERS
Mantu

10.99

Steamed dumplings with tender seasoned ground beef filling, topped with a generous dollop of our garlicky yogurt sauce, steamed yellow split peas and dash of dried mint. [Contains Dairy and Gluten]

Squash Mantu (VGD)Β 
VEGETARIAN

9.99

Steamed butternut squash dumpling topped with split peas and house made yogurt garlic sauce

Laghatak (Eggplant Dip)Β 
VEGETARIAN

7.99

Eggplant roasted to perfection and dusted with AK's enigmatic seasoning, complemented by soft naan bread

Bolani Kachalo
VEGETARIAN

9.99

Soft flatbread filled with a delicate layer of subtly seasoned potato and fresh green onions

AushakΒ 
VEGETARIAN

7.99

Steamed gandana (leek) dumplings, adorned with garlicky yogurt and kidney beans. [Contains Dairy and Gluten]

Hot Laziz Assortment (DG)

12.99

Dive into a diverse platter: succulent beef dumplings, a heartwarming roasted butternut squash borani, the smoky essence of roasted eggplant borani, all perfectly complemented by a fluffy piece of naan bread [Contains Gluten]

AFGHAN CLASSICS
APPETIZERS
Borani BanjanΒ 
VEGETARIAN
9.99

Succulent fresh eggplant slow cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce bathed with our garlicky yogurt sauce. Served with a piece of naan. [Contains Dairy and Gluten]

Kadoo Hummus (DIP)
VEGETARIAN

7.99

Creamy roasted squash mix spiced and paired with yogurt, accompanied by naan bread

Pakawra
VEGETARIAN

7.99

Potato fritters made with garbanzo bean batter and Afghan Kitchen's secret spices.

Afghan-Style Fries
VEGETARIAN

7.99

Potato strips lightly coated with walnut flour and seasoned with Aghan Kitchen's spices. [Contains Nuts]

Chicken Sambosa
9.99

Crispy wrappers filled with seasoned chicken and vegetables. [Contains Gluten]

Afg Assortment

15.99

Relish an exquisite assortment: a velvety eggplant dip, the rich depth of kado hummus, crispy pakawra, flavorful chicken Sambosa, and the classic allure of Aushak [Contains Dairy and Gluten]

MUST-HAVE STARTERS

AFGHAN FLAT BREAD, SOUP & SALAD

Garlic Naan
VEGETARIAN

5.99

Relish the warmth of an oval-shaped flatbread, straight out of the tandoor, gracefully kissed by fragrant garlic and rich, melted butter
[Contains Gluten]

Chicken Soup

10.99

Chicken soup thick with flavors of slow cooked garbanzo been, sweet corn, turmeric and fresh cilantro ( A delicious street food).

Naan
VEGETARIAN

4.99

Oval shaped bread baked in our special clay oven tandoor. [Contains Gluten]

Ash (G)

11.99

A seasonal Afghan specialty noodle soup, features a rich tomato -onion base, garbanzo beans, and carrots.

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KABOB E SEEKHI
CLAY OVEN GRILLED KABOBS
Chicken Kabob
18.99

Chunks of chicken marinated in our secret sauce and cooked to perfection on skewers over charcoal. Served with a side of house salad.

Beef (Shami) Kabob
18.99

Ground beef marinated in our secret sauce and cooked to perfection on skewers over charcoal. Served with a side of house salad.

Lamb Kabob
19.99

Lamb marinated in our secret sauce and cooked to perfection on skewers over charcoal. Served with a side of house salad.

Chicken & Beef Kabob
18.99

Chunks of chicken & ground beef are marinated in our secret sauce and cooked to perfection on skewers over charcoal. Served with a side of house salad.

Chicken & Lamb Kabob
18.99

Chunks of chicken & lamb are marinated in our secret sauce and cooked to perfection on skewers over charcoal. Served with a side of house salad.

Beef & Lamb Kabob
18.99

Ground beef & lamb are marinated in our secret sauce and cooked to perfection on skewers over charcoal. Served with a side of house salad.

Kabob Digi
23.99

Savor succulent lamb chunks and sautΓ©ed onions, bathed in a ginger-garlic fusion, accompanied by a side of roasted eggplant

Chapli Kabob
17.99

Traditional Afghan pan-fried ground beef patty seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, served with naan and fries.

Kid's Kabob
12.99

Grilled chicken, tenderly cooked to perfection, accompanied by fluffy rice and crispy fries

KABOB E SEEKHI
CLAY OVEN GRILLED KABOBS
Chicken Dashi
18.99

Grilled chicken, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.

Beef Dashi
18.99

Grilled ground beef, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.

Lamb Dashi
19.99

Grilled lamb, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.

Chicken & Lamb Dashi
19.99

Grilled chicken & lamb, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.

Chicken & Beef Dashi
19.99

Grilled chicken & beef, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.

Beef & Lamb Dashi
19.99

Grilled beef & lamb, sizzling on a cast iron pan topped with an aromatic tomato, bell pepper, and garlic sauce.

VEGETARIAN DIET

PLANT-BASED DISHES

KadooΒ 
VEGETARIAN

13.99

Braised butternut squash flavored with coriander and turmeric, and topped with a garlicky yogurt sauce. [Contains Dairy]

Qorma E Lobya
VEGETARIAN

12.99

Relish tender kidney beans, meticulously stewed in a sumptuous sauce of sun-kissed tomatoes, fragrant onions, and a hint of warming turmeric

Chickpea Qorma
VEGETARIAN

12.99

Chickpea in a tomato based stew with garam masala and cinnamon.

Squash Mantu Meal (VGD)Β 
VEGETAIAN

16.99

Steamed butternut squash dumpling topped with split peas and house made yogurt garlic sauce

Borani Banjan
VEGETARIAN

16.99

Succulent fresh eggplant slow cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce bathed with our garlicky yogurt sauce. [Contains Dairy]

Dal
VEGETARIAN

12.99

Hearty red lentils, thick with flavors of garlic, tomato, cumin and coriander.

Shabzi Challow
VEGETARIAN

12.99

Slow cooked spinach infused with garlic and topped off with split peas.

Combination Platter
VEGETARIAN

17.99

Spinach, butternut squash, eggplant served with long grain seasoned rice. [Contains Dairy]

Borani Kachalo (VD)
VEGETARIAN

13.99

Potatoes and mushrooms baked together in a savory tomato and garlic sauce

AROMAS & COLORS
AFGHAN CUISINE SPECIALTIES
Chicken Qabili

18.99

Tender deboned chicken thigh and basmati rice, slow-cooked together and topped with caramelized car

Lamb Shank Qabili Palau
20.99

Afghanistan’s national dish, Qabili Palau is a seasoned aromatic basmati rice topped with caramelized carrots and raisins. This dish is served with borani banjan and a refreshing house salad.

Shank Qorma
18.99

Slow-cooked lamb shank drenched in a zesty tomato, ginger, and garlic concoction. This dish is rich in sauce

Mughuli Shank
18.99

Braised lamb shank simmered with ginger, garlic and roasted eggplant.

Sabzi Shank
18.99

Slow-cooked lamb shank accompanied by soft spinach, immersed in a savory garlic-tomato blend

Shank Mushroom
18.99

Slow-roasted lamb shank melded with mushrooms, infused with a symphony of garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and onions

Mantu Meal
19.99

Savor Mantu, delicate steamed dumplings encasing a flavorful ground beef medley, elegantly crowned with our creamy garlic-infused yogurt, tender yellow split peas, and a whisper of dried mint. [Contains Dairy and Gluten]

AROMAS & COLORS
AFGHAN CUISINE SPECIALTIES
Chicken Qabili Palau
18.99

Afghanistan’s national dish, Qabili Palau is a seasoned aromatic basmati rice topped with caramelized carrots and raisins. This dish is served with borani banjan and a refreshing house salad.

Chicken Qorma
17.99

Boneless Chicken thighs slow cooked in ginger, tomatoes, onions, and garlic sauce.

Chicken Mushroom
17.99

Chicken thigh cooked with mushrooms, garlic, onions, ginger, tomatoes, and fragrant spices.

Chicken Borani
16.99

Boneless chicken with roasted eggplant slowly cooked together in a tomato based stew and yogurt garlic sauce. [Contains Dairy]

Sea Bass Spinach Bake (Fish)
24.99

Grilled sea bass finished with sautΓ©ed onions, bell peppers, and tomato sauce, served with sautΓ©ed spinach.

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FAMILY-STYLE

MEAT-LOVER MEALS

Afghan Classics (GD) (Serves 2-3)

48.99

Chicken qabili palau, one beef and one chicken kabob skewer, Afghan basmati rice, eggplant, house salad, and four beef dumplings.

Afghan Trio (Serves 3-4)
67.99

Mixed dashi (beef & chicken), deboned chicken qabili palau, beef and chicken kabobs, Afghan basmati rice, eggplant, house salad, and six beef mantu.

Afghan Meat Feast (Serves 5-6)
115.99

A royal feast featuring chicken qabili palau, lamb shank qabili palau, mixed dashi (beef & chicken), two beef and two chicken kabob skewers, Afghan basmati rice, eggplant, house salad, and six beef mantu.

FAMILY-STYLE

PLANT-LOVER MEALS

DELIGHT DINNER (Serves 2-3)
42.99

A vegetarian platter featuring eggplant, lentils, four squash dumplings, seasoned long-grain rice, and our house salad.

PLANTFUL (Serves 3-4)

53.99

A vegetarian platter featuring eggplant, butternut squash, spinach, six squash dumplings, seasoned long-grain rice, and our house salad.

GREENSCAPE (Serves 5-6)
73.99

A vegetarian platter featuring eggplant, butternut squash, lentils, spinach, ten squash dumplings, seasoned long-grain rice, and our house salad.

PERFECT ENDING

SWEETS

Firnee

7.99

Thick and creamy milk pudding with cardamom and topped with a drizzle of ground pistachios.Β [Contains Dairy and Nuts]

Mango Ice Cream

6.99

Creamy house-made mango ice cream. [Contains Dairy]

Sheer Yakh

7.99

Homemade Afghan rosewater and cardamom ice cream.Β [Contains Dairy and Nuts]

Mum's Cake

4.99

Cold Beverages
3.99

Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite and Dr.Pepper

HOT BEVERAGES
Classic Afghan Tea
3.99

Afghan black or green tea with a dash of cardamom.

Sheer Chai
5.99

Hot Afghan black tea simmered with milk and cardamom.

UNIQUE FLAVORS

SPECIALTIES SIPS

Joose E Am
6.99

Cold, creamy house-made yogurt blended with sweet, ripe mangoes.[Contains Dairy]

Doogh
4.99

Cold, refreshing yogurt drink blended with fresh mint.[Contains Dairy]

Mango/Passion Kombucha
5.99

Kombucha is a fermented drink made from tea, yeast, bacteria and sugar.

Ginger/Lemonade Kombucha
5.99

Kombucha is a fermented drink made from tea, yeast, bacteria and sugar.

ABOUT OUR MENU

Additional Notes

Afghan Rice Substitution

All main dishes are served with Afghan white basmati rice, except for mantu meal, and can be substituted with Afghan Qabili
Palau rice upon request for an additional charge of 2.99.

Vegetarian Dishes into Vegan Dishes

All vegetarian dishes can be made vegan by removing or swapping the yogurt sauce.

Gluten / Tree Nuts Allergies Disclaimer

Please be aware that our kitchen, while adhering to strict cleanliness and hygiene practices, operates in a small space. Although we take precautions to minimize the risk of cross-contamination, it is important to note that we handle gluten and nuts in our kitchen.

While we make every effort to prevent cross-contamination between different food items, there is a possibility that trace amounts of gluten or nuts may be present in the dishes we prepare. If you have a severe allergy or sensitivity to gluten or nuts, we strongly advise against consuming our products.

We understand the serious nature of food allergies and sensitivities, and we want to ensure the safety and well-being of all our customers. If you have any concerns or specific dietary requirements, please inform us, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Our Sauces

We provide four complimentary sauces to add flavor and heat to our mildly spiced dishes.

  • MAST WA BADRANG: Homemade yogurt cucumber sauce spiced with oregano. (Mild) [Vegetarian. Contains Dairy]
  • CHUTNEY: A rich and a vibrant sauce with cilantro, tomatoes, and bell pepper. (Mildly spicy) [Vegetarian]
  • MORCH E SORKH: A sauce with kick, made from a blend of red chili and spices. (Spicy) [Vegetarian]
  • QORMA E MORCH: Hold on to your hat, habanero sauce. (Very spicy) [Vegetarian].

(801) 953-1398Β 

OPENING HOURS:
Mon – Thu: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Mon – Sat:Β  4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sun: Closed