Sami's Kabab House

35-57 Crescent St, Astoria
(917) 832-7165

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Mixed Kebab Platter with Afghani Rice and Chops
Side of Rice with Qabuli
Family Mantu Dumplings
Uzbaki Qabuli Palaw
Uzbeki Qabuli Pulao
Afghan Rice Pudding
Side Borani Banjan
Small Afghan Salad
Mixed Afghan Kabab
Tandoori Chicken

Menu

Appetizers
Mantu Dumplings
Steamed dumplings stuffed with beef, onions, cilantro and spices. Topped with our homemade garlic mint yogurt sauce and garnished with lamb gravy and yellow split peas.
Afghan Naan
A basket of fresh baked Afghani naan bread.
Hummus
Made fresh daily with our secret recipe that puts an Afghan twist on this traditional Mediterranean dish.
Bolani Kachalu
A fried thin pocket of dough filled with potatoes, sweet onions, cilantro, leek and various spices. Served with our homemade garlic mint yogurt sauce.
Borani Banjan Appetizer
Fried eggplant seasoned with an Afghan style sofrito. Topped with our homemade garlic mint yogurt sauce.
Aushak Dumplings
Steamed dumplings studied with leeks and scallion. Topped with our homemade garlic mint yogurt sauce, garnished with our lamb gravy and yellow split peas. Vegetarian option without gravy is available.
Sabzi Appetizer
Stewed spinach cooked with onions, fresh herbs and spices.
Bamia Appetizer
Fresh okra, stewed with a traditional tomato and onion sauce.

Salads
Afghan Salad
Diced tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions tossed in fresh lemon juice and olive oil. Seasoned with salt, mint and sumac.

Soups
Lentil Soup
Lentils in vegetable broth with herbs, spices and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Soup
Chicken soup with fresh herbs and spices. Topped with our homemade garlic mint yogurt sauce and paprika.

Desserts
Baklava
Homemade Afghan style rice pudding. Garnished with minced pistachios.
Firnee
Homemade custard made with sweet milk, cinnamon, rose water and cardamon. Garnished with minced pistachios.
Shir Birinj
Homemade Afghan style rice pudding. Garnished with minced pistachios.

Kababs
Lamb Kabab
Tender chunks of boneless lamb marinated with traditional Afghani spices.
Lamb Chops
Specially prepared lamb ribs marinated to perfection.
Mixed Afghan Kabab
Beef kofta, chicken breast kabab and lamb kabab on a single skewer.
Chicken Afghani Kabab
Boneless chicken thigh marinated with traditional Afghani spices.
Chicken Breast Kabab
Chunks of boneless chicken breast marinated with traditional Afghani spices.
Chicken Kofta Kabab
Ground chicken skewer seasoned with fresh herbs and spices.
Beef Kofta Kabab
Seasoned ground beef and lamb mixed with fresh herbs and onions.
Salmon Kabab
Fresh and juicy cuts of salmon marinated in traditional Afghan spices.
Shrimp Kabab
An Afghan twist on grilled shrimp.

Entrees
Uzbeki Qabuli Pulao
Braised lamb shank served over a bed of rice and garnished with sweet raisins and carrots. The national dish of Afghanistan.
Korma Chalao
Afghan style lamb or chicken korma (stew).
Sabzi Chalao
A traditional spinach cooked with herbs, spices, onions, and topped with our lamb korma or chicken (stew)

Vegetarian
Mixed Vegetarian Entree
A mix of our sabzi, bamia, Borani Banjan or any of our seasonal vegetables.
Borani Banjan
Fried eggplant seasoned with an Afghan style sofrito. Topped with our homemade garlic mint yogurt sauce.
Bamia
Fresh okra, stewed with a traditional tomato and onion sauce.
Sabzi
Stewed spinach cooked with onions, fresh herbs and spices.

Extras
Extra White Sauce
Extra Green Sauce
Side of Rice with Qabuli
Side of Rice without Qabuli
Sami's Classic White Sauce

Single Skewers
Lamb Shank Only
Mixed Afghan Kabab Single Skewer
Chicken Afghani Kabab Single Skewer
Beef Kofta Kabab Single Skewer
Chicken Kofta Kabab Single Skewer
Lamb Chops Single Skewer
Salmon Kabab Single Skewer
Lamb Kabab Single Skewer
Shrimp Kabab Single Skewer
Chicken Breast Kabab Single Skewer

Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Water
Large San Pellegrino Bottle
Afghan Green Tea
Can of Seltzer Water

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Recent Reviews

The sauces were incredible. Lamb went well with rice. Not too dry.

Firnee dessert was given as service - so sweet of them.

I recommend eating the dumpling with both red and green chili as well as the yogurt sauce - in one bite makes a difference.
February 2026
I order from Sami's regularly; the chicken (grilled kebab) always tastes the same, the qubli is deliciously light and fresh, and the hummus is delicious. Cannot recommend this place enough!
February 2026
Such a great spot in the neighborhood with such fresh, scrumptious food. Beautiful building that gets such great light and such a warm atmosphere. The desserts are incredible as well. A must try in the neighborhood.
February 2026

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Sami's Kabab House

35-57 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11106
(917) 832-7165