Pukhtun Afghan Cuisine

135 Easton Ave, New Brunswick
(732) 246-0700

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Platter for Two with Chicken Adana Lamb Adana Lamb Chops
Chicken Adana Kabob
Biscoff Cheesecake
Lamb Chapli Kabob
Bang Bang Shrimp
Vegetable Bolani
Butter Chicken
Chicken Kabob
Zinger Burger
Lamb Do Pyaza

Menu

Appetizers
Ashak
Tender Afghan steamed dumplings filled with warmly spiced ground meat sauce, leeks, lentils, dollops of yogurt dressing strewn across the top, & garnished with mint leaves.
Hummus
Rich, creamy chickpeas, blended together with a tangy tahini, lemon juice, and drizzled with olive oil.
Baba Ganoush
Savory grilled eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, a splash of citrus, and drizzled with olive oil.
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy pastry filled with seasoned diced potatoes & green peas with a side of sweet & tangy chutney.
Mantu
Tender steamed dumpling filled with spiced meat & topped with a seasoned yogurt sauce.
Borani Banjan
Pan-fried eggplant lusciously layered in tomatoes, yogurt sauce with a dash of garlic, & sprinkled with cilantro.
Vegetable Bolani
Savory homemade flatbread stuffed with potatoes & mixed vegetables deep-fried to crispy golden-brown perfection.
Bang Bang Shrimp
Crispy shrimp tossed in our creamy and sweet & spicy sauce.

Soups and Salads
Chicken Lentil Soup
Yellow lentil soup with flavorful chicken chunks.
Lentil Soup
Homemade hearty yellow lentil (daal) soup.
Afghan Salad
Uniformly cut tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, onions, seasoned with spices, & drizzled with olive oil.
Shepherd Salad
Traditional salad consisting of fresh tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions, & olives with a splash of dressing.
Turkish Salad
Classic shepherd salad topped with lamb gyro slices.
Grilled Salmon Salad
Seared salmon set over our delicious Afghan salad.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Perfectly grilled chicken placed on top of a bed of seasoned vegetables.
Chicken Shawarma Salad
Flavorful chicken pieces, greens tossed with mint, parsley, then topped with crunchy cucumbers, garden-fresh tomatoes, & sliced red onion.

Chicken Entrees
Chicken Adana Kabob
Hand minced chicken kabob marinated in onion, garlic, seasonings, mounted on a skewer, & grilled over charcoal. Chicken specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Butter Chicken
Aromatic golden chicken pieces in our creamy curry sauce. Chicken specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Chicken Chapli Kabob
Tendered minced chicken infused with flavorful spices & grilled on a charcoal fire. Chicken specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Chicken Shish & Adana Kabob
Combination of chicken adana kabab, chicken shish kabobs served with Afghan salad, & rice. Chicken specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Chicken Mixed Platter
A savory combination of chicken chapli kabob, shish kabob, & adana kabob served with our Afghan rice. Chicken specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Half Grilled Chicken
Half grilled chicken marinated with spices. Chicken specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
White Sauce
A combination of creamy, tangy, garlicy sauce with a dash of seasoning, drizzled on wraps and platters
Chicken Shish Kabob
Tender chunks of boneless marinated chicken grilled to perfection. Chicken specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Chicken Cheese Adana Kabob
Hand minced seasoned chicken kabob filled with fresh mozzarella cheese. Chicken specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.

Lamb Entrees
Lamb Mix Grill
A savory combination of chapli kabob, shish kabob, & adana kabob served with our Afghan rice. Lamb specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Lamb Do Pyaza
Hearty lamb dish cooked with a host of onions, spices, & garnished with coriander leaves. Lamb specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Lamb Korma
Slowly cooked pieces of lamb meat in a stew of onions, tomatoes, spices, & yogurt. Lamb specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Lamb Shish & Adana Kabob
Combination of lamb adana kabob, lamb shish kabobs served with Afghan salad, & rice. Lamb specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Lamb Chops
Distinctively rich, savory cuts at lamb seasoned, & grilled. Lamb specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Lamb Adana Kabob
Hand minced lamb kabob marinated in onion, garlic, seasonings, mounted on a skewer, & grilled over charcoal. Lamb specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Lamb Chapli Kabob
Tendered minced lamb infused with flavorful spices & grilled on a charcoal fire. Lamb specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
White Sauce
A combination of creamy, tangy, garlicy sauce with a dash of seasoning, drizzled on wraps and platters
Lamb Shish Kabob
Tender chunks of lamb marinated & grilled to perfection. Lamb specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.

Vegetarian Entrees
Bhindi Tharkari
Okra infused with our special Afghan spices in a warm tomato & onion-based gravy
Falafel
Chickpea patties deep fried & infused with herbs & spices, served with a side of hummus & house salad (this entree does not include rice, bread or salad)
Kadu Tarkari
Pumpkin braised with our special Afghan spices in a warm tomato & onion gravy
Banjan Tarkari
Eggplant infused with our special Afghan spices in a warm tomato & onion-based gravy
Palak Tarkari
Spinach infused with our special Afghan spices in a warm tomato & onion-based gravy

Rice Specialty

Chicken Biryani
Traditional biryani layered with marinated chicken, buried under a mound of delicately spiced fluffy rice, & garnished with onions.
Lamb Kabuli Pulao
Steamed rice mixed with lamb, carrots, & raisins.
Chicken Kabuli Pulao
Steamed rice mixed with chicken, carrots, & raisins.
Plain Kabuli Pulao
Steamed rice mixed with carrots & raisins. (this entree does not include rice, bread or salad)
Peshawari Channa Mewa Pulao
Sweet, savory rice combined with meat, garbanzo beans, & a touch of raisins.
White Sauce
A combination of creamy, tangy, garlicy sauce with a dash of seasoning, drizzled on wraps and platters

Seafood
Grilled Salmon
Seared salmon set over our delicious Afghan rice
Fish Kabob
Zosty flavor packed kabobs, covered in marinade of fresh herbs, & spices. Seafood specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Shrimp Kabob
Flavorful delicacy of coarsely ground shrimp covered in marinade of fresh herbs & spices. Seafood specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.

Family Platter
Pukhtun Chicken & Lamb Platter for Two
An array of our most delicious lamb, chicken meat, which include chicken adana, lamb adana, chicken shish kabobs, lamb shish kabobs, lamb chops, and served on a bed of Afghan rice.
Pukhtun Chicken Platter for Two
Our most mouth-watering chicken platter comes with chapli kabobs, shishi kabobs, & adana kabobs. Served with Afghan rice.
Pukhtun Chicken & Lamb Platter for Eight
An array of our most delicious lamb & chicken meat, which include chicken adana, lamb adana, chicken shish kabobs, lamb shish kabobs & lamb chops, served on a bed of Afghan rice
Pukhtun Chicken Platter for Eight
Our most mouth-watering chicken platter comes with chapli kabobs, shish kabobs & adana kabobs, served with Afghan rice
Pukhtun Chicken & Lamb Platter for Twelve
An array of our most delicious lamb & chicken meat, which include chicken adana, lamb adana, chicken shish kabobs, lamb shish kabobs & lamb chops, served on a bed of Afghan rice
Pukhtun Lamb Platter for Two
A sizzling combination of chapli kabobs, shish kabobs, & adana kabobs. Served with Afghan rice.
Pukhtun Chicken & Lamb Platter for Four
A delicious combination of shish kabobs, adana kabobs, & lamb chops. Served with Afghan rice.
Pukhtun Chicken Platter for Four
Our most mouth-watering chicken platter comes with chapli kabobs, shish kabobs & adana kabobs, served with Afghan rice
White Sauce
A combination of creamy, tangy, garlicy sauce with a dash of seasoning, drizzled on wraps and platters
Pukhtun Chicken Platter for Twelve
Our most mouth-watering chicken platter comes with chapli kabobs, shish kabobs & adana kabobs, served with Afghan rice

Gyros
Mixed Gyro
Luscious meats spread over a bed of rice & served with our warm Afghan bread. Gyro specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Lamb Gyro
Juicy lamb meat cooked vertically on our rotisserie, seasoned with fresh spices, & topped with our decadent gyro sauce. Gyro specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
Chicken Gyro
Marinated chicken strips served in your choice of Turkish or Afghani rice & bread. Gyro specials come with Afghan bread, Afghan salad, & Afghan rice.
White Sauce
A combination of creamy, tangy, garlicy sauce with a dash of seasoning, drizzled on wraps and platters

Sandwiches and Burgers
Zinger Burger
Batter-coated, crispy, tangy burger patty packed with flavor, and topped with our special sauce.
Chicken Chapli Burger
Tender minced chicken infused with flavorful spices & grilled on a charcoal fire.
Beef Chapli Burger
Tender minced beef infused with flavorful spices & grilled on a charcoal fire.
Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich
Thinly sliced chicken breast alongside caramelized onions with sauteed mushrooms, peppers, and oozing with cheese.
Fish Fillet Burger
Flavorful fish fillet sandwich coated with crispy breadcrumbs, topped with mayonnaise, lettuce, & onions.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Deeply charred chicken paired with crunchy lettuce, tomato, & a spread of mayonnaise.
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Tender steak, melted provolone cheese, caramelized onions with sauteed mushrooms, & peppers hugged by a toasted hoagie roll.
Beef Burger
Juicy beef patty grilled on a charcoal fire, garnished with lettuce, tomato, & a spread of mayonnaise.
Chicken Burger
Crispy deep-fried chicken breast, garnished with lettuce, tomato, & a spread of mayonnaise.

Sides
French Fries
Shoestring cut potatoes deep-fried in vegetable oil.
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded mozzarella served with tomato ketchup or marinara sauce.
Chicken Nuggets
Deep-fried breaded boneless chicken pieces.
Chicken Tenders
Succulent and juicy chicken strips deep-fried with a golden layered crust.

Wraps
Chicken Gyro Pita Roll
Marinated chicken pieces packed with flavor of warm spices & loaded on a pita wrap.
Chicken Cheese Adana Wrap
Hand minced seasoned chicken kabob filled with fresh mozzarella cheese & loaded on a pita wrap
Chicken Adana Wrap
Hand minced chicken kabob marinated in onion, garlic & seasonings, mounted on a skewer & grilled over charcoal & loaded on a pita wrap
Lamb Adana Wrap
Hand minced lamb kabob marinated in onion, garlic & seasonings, mounted on a skewer & grilled over charcoal & loaded on a pita wrap
Chicken Shish Wrap
Tender chunks of boneless marinated chicken grilled to perfection & loaded on a pita wrap
Lamb Gyro Pita Roll
Marinated lamb pieces packed with flavor of warm spices & loaded on a pita wrap.
Lamb Shish Wrap
Tender chunks of lamb marinated & grilled to perfection & loaded on a pita wrap
Falafel Pita Roll
Warm pita bread stuffed with crispy hot falafel balls, with a cool tahini dip, & sprinkled with fresh vegetables.

Desserts
Firni
Traditional sweet rice pudding.
Gulab Jamun
Classic berry sized dough balls in rose infused sugar syrup.
Kanafeh
Thin noodle-like pastry soaked in sugar syrup & layered with sweet cheese.
Baklava
Flaky layers of crispy filo sheets filled with nuts & soaked in honey.
Pineapple Delight
Refreshing pineapple dessert with chunks of fruit & nuts.
Nutella Cake
Layers of rich moist, richly flavored chocolate cake, lathered in delicious Nutella
Chocolate Baklava
Flaky layers of crispy filo sheets filled with chocolate, nuts, & soaked in honey.
Rasmalai
Tender, chilled sweet dumplings dipped in milk with aromatic flavors of saffron, & garnished with nuts.

Beverages
Soda
Shir Chai
Traditional green tea leaves slow cooked in milk.
Masala Soda
Simple & spicy beverage served with lemon spices.
Peshawari Kahwa (Green Tea)
Famous peshawari kahwa made of tea leaves & cardamom.

Bread/Sauces
Afghan Bread
Our traditional soft & tender Afghan bread.
White Sauce
A combination of creamy, tangy, garlic sauce with a dash of seasoning, dried on wraps & platters.

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Recent Reviews

First time trying Afghan food. I would always see videos of raisins and carrots in rice and thought I wouldnt like rice thats on the sweeter side, but the flavor has alot of layers and complexity to it. The rice was amazing, grilled meats amazing. Packed with assortment of grilled veggies too. Highly recommend.
August 2025
I ordered chicken adana and my friend ordered chicken mix grill, the food was so good and that’s my favorite place! I usually order to go but this time i ordered in there upstairs the place is fine but it needs to be cleaned also it has a lot of bugs in there.
July 2025
For authentic and delicious Afghan cuisine in the New Jersey/Central Jersey area, look no further! This place truly stands out. The meat is consistently well-marinated, tender, and bursting with flavor. You absolutely have to try the Chicken Adana Kebab and the Chicken Kofta – they are phenomenal. The portions are very satisfying, and the family platter is a fantastic deal for a group of four to five. Don't let the tight parking deter you; a spot is always available.

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Pukhtun Afghan Cuisine

135 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 246-0700