Ariana Afghan Kebab

787 9th Ave, New York
(212) 262-2323

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Kabuli Palow with Lamb Tikka Kebab Special
Kabuli Palow Lamb Tikka Kebab
Side of Chicken Curry
Clear Chicken Soup
Chicken Kabob Plate
Aushak Appetizer
Kebab Combination
Boiled Dumplings
Chicken Tandoori
Butter Chicken

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Kabuli Palow Special
Chunks of tenderly cooked and stewed seasoned beef or lamb with a mound of brown basmati rice and delicately seasoned with thin strips of carrots, raisins, almonds, and pistachios.
Kabuli Pulao with Chicken Kebab Special
Chunks of boneless chicken breast, marinated in fresh grated spices, broiled over wood charcoal, and served with shredded carrots, raisins, and almonds on top of brown basmati rice.
Sambosa (3 pcs)
Afghan homemade dumplings filled with ground beef, onions, garlic, and spices, lightly fried, and served with yogurt sauce.
Chicken Shish Kebab
Boneless chicken marinated with grated seasonings, broiled with onions and peppers, served with brown rice and salad.
Chicken Breast Kebab
Chunks of boneless chicken breast, marinated in fresh grated spices, and broiled over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.

Soups
Must Kliar Soup
Yogurt seasoned with cucumber.
Clear Chicken Soup
Aush Without Meat Soup
Afghan homemade noodles with mixed vegetables.
Aush Homemade Noodles with Mixed Vegetables with Meat Soup

Appetizers
Sambosa (3 pcs)
Afghan homemade dumplings filled with ground beef, onions, garlic, and spices, lightly fried, and served with yogurt sauce.
Manto
Steamed dumpling stuffed with seasoned chicken or beef topped with yogurt and chicken meat sauce.
Hummus
Spinach Samosa (4 pcs)
Afghan homemade dumpling filled with spinach, garlic, and spices, lightly fried and served with yogurt sauce.
Afghan Salad
Aushak Appetizer
Boiled dumplings filled with leek and spices topped with yogurt and spiced meat sauce.
Bolani Kachaloo (1 pc)
Fried turnovers filled with mashed potatoes, seasoned with herbs and spices, and served with yogurt sauce.
Kadoo Bolanee (1 pc)
Fried turnovers filled with pumpkin, seasoned with herbs and spices, and served with yogurt sauce.
Bolani Gandana (1 pc)
Fried turnovers filled with leeks without meat, seasoned with herbs and spices served with yogurt sauce.
Spicy Chicken Wings
Hot wings broiled over charcoal served with homemade sauce.
Baudinjan Buranee
Fried eggplant seasoned with spices, garlic, and Afghan yogurt served with bread.

Entrées
Chicken Tandoori (½)
Chicken marinated and roasted over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Chicken Breast Kebab
Chunks of boneless chicken breast, marinated in fresh grated spices, and broiled over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Kebab Combination I (For 1)
Combination of chicken breast, beef tikka, and kofta kebab. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Lamb Tikka Kebab
Chunks of lamb marinated from the thigh portion, marinated in fresh grated spices, and broiled over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Beef Kofta Kebab
Ground meat marinated in fresh grated spices, broiled over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Kebab Combination II (For 1)
Combination of lamb chops, beef kofta, chicken breast, and beef tikka kebab. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Lamb Kofta Kebab
Ground lamb marinated in fresh grated spices and broiled over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Lamb Steak
Lamb chops, marinated in fresh grated spices, and broiled over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Sultani Kebab
Spiced ground beef, fresh scallion, tomato, and chunks of marinated beef, broiled over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Beef Tikka Kebab
Chunks of beef marinated in fresh grated spices and broiled over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Kebab-E-Berk
Chunks of marinated tender beef with fresh tomato and broiled over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice and salad.

Ariana Specials
Kabuli Palow Special
Chunks of tenderly cooked and stewed seasoned beef or lamb with a mound of brown basmati rice and delicately seasoned with thin strips of carrots, raisins, almonds, and pistachios.
Kabuli Pulao with Chicken Kebab Special
Chunks of boneless chicken breast, marinated in fresh grated spices, broiled over wood charcoal, and served with shredded carrots, raisins, and almonds on top of brown basmati rice.
Qabuli Palow Special
Traditional Afghan brown rice over lamb shank topped with raisins and carrots served with salad.
Kabuli Pulao with Lamb Tikka Kebab Special
Basmati rice topped with shredded carrots, raisins, and almonds. Served with grilled lamb, rice, and salad.
Kabuli Palow with Kofta Kebab Special
Ground lamb marinated in fresh grated spices and broiled over wood charcoal. Served with brown basmati rice, Afghan bread, and salad.
Bamiya Chalow Special
Sautéed chopped okra with pieces of lamb, served with rice and salad.
Kabuli Palow with Tandoori Chicken Special
Marinated chicken with mild spices, cooked over charcoal grill, and served with shredded carrots, raisins, and almonds on top of brown basmati rice.
Manto Special
Steamed dumpling stuffed with seasoned chicken or beef topped with yogurt and chicken meat sauce.
Bademjan Chalow Special
Sautéed eggplant with pieces of lamb, cooked with onions, green bell peppers, and tomatoes, served with rice and salad.
Aushak Burida Special
Afghan homemade noodles, freshly made with Afghan yogurt, and topped with garlic, mint, and ground beef curry.
Korma Challow Special
Pieces of chicken sautéed with onions, green bell peppers, and tomatoes and served with rice and salad.
Aushak Special
Boiled dumplings filled with leek and spices, topped with yogurt and spiced meat sauce.
Sabzi Challow Special
Sautéed chopped spinach with pieces of lamb, served with rice and salad.

Famous Vegetarian Dishes
Eggplant Curry Dish
Cooked with fresh spices and herbs. Served with brown basmati rice, salad, and bread.
Okra Dish
Cooked with fresh spices and herbs. Served with brown basmati rice, salad, and bread.
Vegetarian Combination of 2
Serving size 1 person. Your combination of two vegetarian dishes. Cooked with fresh spices and herbs. Served with brown basmati rice, salad, and bread.
Spinach Dish
Cooked with fresh spices and herbs. Served with brown basmati rice, salad, and bread.
Vegetarian Combination of 3
Your combination of three vegetarian dishes.
Red Kidney Beans
Cooked with fresh spices and herbs. Served with brown basmati rice, salad, and bread.
Potato Curry Dish
Cooked with fresh spices and herbs. Served with brown basmati rice, salad, and bread.
Pumpkin Curry Dish
Cooked with fresh spices and herbs. Served with brown basmati rice, salad, and bread.

Ariana Famous Shish Kebab
Chicken Shish Kebab
Boneless chicken marinated with grated seasonings, broiled with onions and peppers, served with brown rice and salad.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Chunks of tender leg of lamb marinated with grated seasonings, broiled with onions and peppers, served with brown rice and salad.
Beef Shish Kebab
Chunks of tender beef rib eye marinated with grated seasonings, broiled with onions and peppers, served with brown rice and salad.

Seafood
Spicy Fish Kebab
Codfish marinated in fresh grated spices and broiled over wood charcoal.
Fish Curry
Codfish marinated in seasoning and broiled over wood charcoal.
Salmon Fish Kebab
Filet of salmon marinated in seasoning and broiled over wood charcoal.
Jumbo Shrimp Kebab
Jumbo shrimp marinated in seasoning and broiled over wood charcoal.

Everyday Special
Chicken Curry Special
Chunks of tender chicken cooked with fresh tomato, onion, garlic, herbs, and spices.
Complete Dinner of 2
Kabuli pulao, chicken breast, bademjan borani, bolani gandana, bolani kachaloo, and dessert.
Complete Dinner of 4
Appetizers around the table, kabuli pulao, chicken breast, lamb tikka, kofta, and dessert.
Lamb Curry Special
Chunks of tender lamb cooked with fresh tomato, onion, garlic, herbs, and spices.
Chicken Kebab with Salad
Lamb Kebab with Salad

Side Orders
Naan Bread
Spinach
Potato
Basmati Rice
Side of Chicken Curry
Red Kidney Beans
Okra
Pumpkin
Salad
Side of Lamb Curry
Eggplant

Desserts
Firnee
Special Afghan pudding with almonds and pistachio nuts.
Baklava
Homemade sweet slice with almonds and pistachio nuts.

Beverages
Soda
Dough
Afghan homemade yogurt drink seasoned with mint and cucumber.
Homemade Ice Tea
Sparkling Mineral Water
Exciting Tea
Happy Tea
Turkish Coffee
Juice

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Recent Reviews

Extremely cozy little place. Food is fantastic, but I have to give a special shoutout to the owner, who will immediately make you feel like an old friend welcoming you to his home. It’s hard not to leave with a smile on your face, but that aside, everything is delicious. The Kabuli Palow is a big highlight.
December 2025
Wonderful experience here. The Afghan food and hospitality we experienced was not like other places in Manhattan. The gentleman who served was patient and polite and answered all our questions regarding the menu options. The beef kabob was marinated to perfection. We even got the mantu beef dumplings that was 10/10 but forgot to take a picture. Everything was hot fresh and delicious!!!! This place has beautiful Afghan artifacts too, tells history and very cozy eatery. We will...
December 2025
Excellent food, service and environment. I came here last night with 10 friends and they did a great job accommodating my large group. The staff was friendly and helpful with food suggestions and very accommodating of food restrictions of one guest. We had a very diverse meal and every dish was very tasty!
December 2025

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Ariana Afghan Kebab

787 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-2323