Sami's Kabab House LIC

47-38 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City
(718) 841-9290

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Borani Banjan Appetizer
Lamb Chops Single Skewer
Chicken Afghani Kabab
Lamb Chops with Rice
Lamb Chicken Kebabs
Uzbeki Qabuli Pulao
Chicken Kofta Kabab
Mixed Afghan Kabab
Steamed Dumplings
Extra White Sauce

Appetizers
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.
Mantu Dumplings
Steamed dumplings stuffed w/ beef, onions, cilantro + spices. Topped with our homemade garlic mint yogurt sauce and garnished with lamb gravy and yellow split peas.
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.
Hummus
Made fresh daily with our secret recipe that puts an Afghan twist on this traditional Mediterranean dish.
Borani Banjan Appetizer
Fried eggplant seasoned with an Afghan style sofrito. Topped with our homemade garlic mint yogurt sauce.
Bamia Appetizer
Fresh okra, stewed with a traditional tomato and onion sauce.
Sabzi Appetizer
Stewed spinach cooked with onions, fresh herbs and spices.
Afghan Naan
A basket of fresh baked Afghani naan bread

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 + spices. Topped w/ our homemade garlic mint yogurt sauce and paprika.

Desserts
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.
Baklava
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.
Beef Kofta Kabab
Seasoned ground beef and lamb mixed with fresh herbs and onions.
Chicken Kofta Kabab
Ground chicken skewer seasoned with fresh herbs and spices.
Chicken Breast Kabab
Chunks of boneless chicken breast marinated with traditional Afghani spices.
Chicken Afghani Kabab
Boneless chicken thigh marinated with traditional Afghani spices.
Mixed Afghan Kabab
Beef kofta, Chicken breast kabab and Lamb kabab on a single skewer.
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.
Sabzi Chalao
A traditional spinach cooked with herbs + spices, onions, and topped with our lamb korma or chicken (stew)
Korma Chalao
Afghan style lamb or chicken korma (stew).

Vegetarian
Sabzi
Stewed spinach cooked with onions, fresh herbs and spices.
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.
Mixed Vegetarian Entree
A mix of our Sabzi, Bamia, Borani Banjan or any of our seasonal vegetables.

Extras
Large Side Of Rice With Qabuli
Large Side Of Rice Without Qabuli
Small Side Of Rice With Qabuli
Small Side Of Rice Without Qabuli
Sami's Classic White Sauce
Extra White Sauce
Extra Green Chatni Sauce
Extra Red Chatni Sauce

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

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

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Recent Reviews

Ali is a welcoming host and server. The (vegetarian) food was delicious!! We got the vegetarian sampler which was tasty and filling for two of us. Plus he advised us that the rice is not vegetarian so we had the delicious bread instead! How thoughtful. This is a small restaurant that deserves a big reputation! The price was quite reasonable. What a find! Overall excellence!!
November 2025
Amazing food! The chicken is so tender and a flavor party in my mouth after every bite. The rice and the carrot/raisin topping is so delicious. Also the hummus to die for! Yummy!!! Run don’t walk!
October 2025
Good cooking served in a room that makes you want to stay. The staff approaches service with consistent friendliness. This place balances quality and affordability perfectly. A well-maintained space that doesn't feel fussy. This restaurant is worth experiencing.
October 2025

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Sami's Kabab House LIC

47-38 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 841-9290