Zarak by Afghan Kitchen

2102 Main St, Vancouver
(604) 318-3456

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Customers' Favorites

Karahi Skillet Tomato Mushroom Baked Eggs Grilled Bread
Avocado Toast Poached Eggs Pickled Onion Toasted Seeds
Full Afghan Shami Kebab Eggs Lubya Mushroom Bolani
Kebab & Eggs Skillet Beef Potato Spiced Yogurt
Lamb Pickled Cabbage Salsa Verde
Lamb Shoulder with Chapati Naan
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Lamb Kebab & Cumin Rice
Beef Kebab & Cumin Rice
Side of Afghan Rice

Menu

Zarak Drinks
Zarak Craft Beer
Infuse with cardamom, coriander, and ginger root in a Belgian wit. (Tall cans 473mlx4)
Zarak Old Fashioned (3oz)
Sumac-Infused Rye, Bulleit 10 Bourbon, Caramel, Vanilla & Fig Bitters. "The best Old Fashioned I've ever had" is now available for takeaway in 3oz bottles. We recommend serving over a large ice cube accompanied by a shortbread cookie, at home.

Small Plates
Bolani (Small)
This is the famous bread you are looking for on the menu. Potato, House Spice, Chutney.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Chili Chutney and Buttermilk-Marinated Chicken Thigh, finished with Gojuchang glaze and a side of buttermilk chutney.
Pakawra (v)
Batter-Fried Potato, Chutney Yogurt
Brussels Sprouts (v)
Brussels Sprouts, Pepper hummus, Char Masala, Tahini
Beets & Berries (v)
Beets & Berries, Burrata, Pickled Mulberry, Za'atar Pistachio, Quinoa, Field Greens, Chili Honey Vinaigrette.
Green Bean
Green Bean, Ginger Scallion Oil, Chili, Crispy Shallot, Charred Jalapeño Aioli (gf)
Chilled Eggplant Dip
Eggplant dip served with Afghan bread.
Corn Bread + Rotating Butter

Dumplings
Mantu 4pc
Spiced Beef, Onion, Chaka, Split Pea (4 piece)
Mantu 8pc
Spiced Beef, Onion, Chaka, Split Pea
Vegetarian Spicy Cabbage (8pc)
Spicy veggie dumplings, stuffed with cabbage and carrot, topped with split peas + yogurt
Fish Dumpling
White Fish & Potato Dumpling, Coconut Turmeric Broth, Kaffir Lime, Chili Oil.
Vegetarian Spicy Cabbage (4pc)
Spicy veggie dumplings, stuffed with cabbage and carrot, topped with red kidney beans + yogurt(4piece)

Zohra's Dastarkhan
Uzbeki Palau
Afghanistan's unofficial national dish. Qabuli Palaw, Lamb, Onion, Sesame Oil
Bolani Large (V)
This is the famous bread you are looking for on the menu. Potato, House Spice, Chutney.
Eggplant and Cumin rice (V)
Pan-Seared Eggplant, Tomato Borani Sauce, Garlic Yogurt served with cumin rice.
Mushroom Kebab (V)
Balsamic Oyster Mushroom Kebab, Cardamom, Cucumber & Coconut Yogurt Raita, Candied Pistachio, Pickled Cabbage
Lamb Shank
Tomato Braised Lamb Shank, Caramelized Turnip Purée (gf)
Dahl and rice (V)
Lentil Stew, Cumin Rice, Pickled Chilli
Butter Cauliflower Curry (V)
Vegetarian Butter Chicken Style Cauliflower Curry, Cumin Potato, Cauliflower Purée
Fish Masala Curry
2PC Steelhead Trout, Tomato Masala Curry Base, Bok Choy
Half Roast Chicken
Seven spice, 3hours roast, pomegranate chicken jus, roast rainbow carrot, cumin potato, pistachio chermoula (gf)

Kora-e Kebab
Chicken Kebab + Cumin rice
Boneless chicken tigh, Saffron, Garlic, Cumin, Clove, served with traditional rice.
Yak Dou Sey
To Share: Chicken Kebab, beef Kebab, Lamb Shank, cumin rice + Naan Bread and Roasted vegetables.

For the Table
Brussels Sprouts (v)
Brussels Sprouts, Pepper hummus, Char Masala, Tahini
Dahl Soup
Thick boil of lentils, split peas + spices.
Naan (3pc)
Soft Afghan bread
Lubya
Buttery soft kidney beans in a curry base, bursting with rich flavours of coriander + tomato.
Afghan Chutney Jar
Mild Chutney
Cumin Rice
Traditonal afghan cumin rice.
Hot Chutney
Torshi
Pickled Vegetables with afghan herbs and spices.

Desserts
Mum's Secret Cake (she won't tell us what's in it but we promise, it's good cake)
Firni
Afghan Milk Pudding, Cardamom
Shir Yakh Pint
Rosewater Gelato, Dense Cream, Pistachio

Coffee & Matcha
Mango Matcha
Ice Mango Matcha, mango pulp, fresh mango and coconut milk.
Strawberry Matcha
Ice strawberry matcha, fresh BC strawberries, oat milk.
Coconut Matcha
Iced coconut matcha, vegan matcha, pandan foam.
Pistachio Matcha
Iced Pistachio Matcha, pistachio milk + paste.
Iced Strawberry Latte
Fresh BC Strawberries, oat milk + cold brew.
From Loops
Froot loops, oat milk, cold brew, salted caramel.

Benedict
Lamb Benedict
Lamb, pickled cabbage, salsa verde, two poached eggs, triple-cooked potato, chutney hollandaise.
Pakawra Benedict
Pakawra, eggplant, field greens, two poached eggs, triple-cooked potato, chutney hollandaise.
Beef Brisket Benny
Tomato-Braised Beef Brisket, Caramelized Leek, Chutney Holly, Hashbrown
Benny flight
All 3 Benny- Lamb, Beef Brisket and pakawra (veg) served with Hashbrown

Everything Else
Full Afghan
Turkey sausage, eggs, red kidney beans, mushroom, egg plant, bolani and chutney yogurt.
Karahi Skillet
Tomato, mushroom, baked eggs, grilled bread.
French Toast
BC grown strawberries, compressed strawberry, cardamom mascarpone, pistachio, strawberry basil coulis.
Chicken + Waffle
Chicken + Waffle, Seven Spice Buttermilk, Mango Chili Aioli.
Eggplant & Avocado Sandwich
Spiced walnut, paneer.
Kebab & Eggs Skillet
Beef, potato, spiced yogurt.
Avocado Toast
Poached eggs, pickled onion, toasted seeds.
Waffle
Qaimaq, mulberry compote, cardamom maple syrup.
Chickpea Hash
Potato, spinach, char masala.

Zarak Drinks
Zarak Craft Beer
Infuse with cardamom, coriander, and ginger root in a Belgian wit. (Tall cans 473mlx4)
Zarak Old Fashioned (3oz)
Sumac-Infused Rye, Bulleit 10 Bourbon, Caramel, Vanilla & Fig Bitters. "The best Old Fashioned I've ever had" is now available for takeaway in 3oz bottles. We recommend serving over a large ice cube accompanied by a shortbread cookie, at home.

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Recent Reviews

Great service! Great food! They insisted on offering us a complimentary dish just because one dish we ordered didn't follow through. We said it was ok, and not to worry about it. However, they were still very apologetic and surprised us with a delicious cake upon leaving the restaurant.
February 2026
We have eaten at Zarak twice and both times have been very happy with our experience! The dishes are designed for sharing and the flavours are excellent. The "Mum's secret" tres leches cake is a particular standout! The cocktails are unique and well-balanced, and the service is friendly and fast. There are plenty of vegetarian options as well as options to suit other dietary needs.
February 2026
Our server Aman was a delight. He was highly attentive without intrusion. He even remembered our names. His recommendations were spot on. The food was delicious and unique. The specialty milk cake was out of this world. Would highly recommend this restaurant
February 2026

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Zarak by Afghan Kitchen

2102 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 0K1
(604) 318-3456