Sansom Kabob House

1300 South St, Philadelphia
(215) 751-9110

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Afghan Salad and Hummus Dip
Chablee Kabob
Chicken Kabob
Qablee Palaw
Lamb Skewer
Kabob House
Sansom Kabob
Greek Salad
Lamb Kebab
Side Rice

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Hummus
Steamed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and herbs. Served with Afghan bread.
Kabuli Palaw
Pieces of lamb under a mound of Afghan rice topped with carrot strips, raisins, and almonds. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread.
Samosa
Fried pastries filled with chickpeas and potatoes. Served with cilantro chutney.
Chicken Kabob
Chicken pieces marinated in herbs, spices, and garlic on (2 pieces) skewers. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney.
Sansom Kabob
Combination of lamb, beef, and chicken marinated in spices and garlic on (2 pieces) skewers. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread.

Appetizers
Hummus
Steamed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and herbs. Served with Afghan bread.
Ashak
Steamed scallion-filled dumplings, topped with yogurt and meat sauce, and sprinkled with mint.
Samosa
Fried pastries filled with chickpeas and potatoes. Served with cilantro chutney.
Yogurt Dip
Served with mint.
Soup
Yellow split peas cooked with tomato, onion, and garlic.
Bulani
Fried potato and onion-filled pastries. Served with cilantro chutney and mint yogurt sauce.
Burani
Saute eggplant. Served with yogurt and mint.
Kadu
Pumpkin cooked with tomato and onion, topped with yogurt and mint.

Vegetarian Dishes
Chalaw Glupy
Stew of cauliflower cooked with onions and tomatoes. Served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread.
Chalaw Banjan
Stewed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and herbs, topped with yogurt. Served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread.
Nakhod
Chickpeas cooked with tomato, onion, and garlic. Served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread.
Chalaw Sabzi
Stewed spinach cooked with onion and garlic. Served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread.
Dahl Chalaw
Yellow split peas cooked with onions, tomatoes, and garlic. Served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread.
Lobya
Kidney beans cooked with tomato, onion, and garlic. Served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread.
Bamia
Okra cooked with tomato, onion, and garlic. Served with Afghan rice, salad, and Afghan bread.

Main Menu
Sansom Kabob
Combination of lamb, beef, and chicken marinated in spices and garlic on (2 pieces) skewers. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread.
Kabuli Palaw
Pieces of lamb under a mound of Afghan rice topped with carrot strips, raisins, and almonds. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread.
Chicken Kabob
Chicken pieces marinated in herbs, spices, and garlic on (2 pieces) skewers. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney.
Beef Kabob
Ground beef marinated in spices and garlic on (2 pieces) skewers. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney.
Lamb Kabob
Chunks of lamb marinated in spices and garlic on (2 pieces) skewers. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney.
Chablee Kabob
Ground beef mixed with onions, garlic, and spices. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread.
Fish Kabob
Salmon marinated in spices, onions, and tomatoes on (2 pieces) skewers. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread.
Mantu
Ground beef and onion-filled dumplings, topped with homemade yogurt and dried mint.
Vegetarian Kabob
Onions, peppers, squash, and mushrooms are cooked on (2 pieces) skewers. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread.
Qurma Chalaw
Tender chunks of lamb or chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread.
Kufta Chalaw
Afghani meatballs with a sauce of onions and tomatoes. Served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread.
Ashak
Steamed scallion-filled dumplings, topped with yogurt and meat sauce, sprinkled with mint.
Kabob Salads
2 pieces of skewers of chicken, beef, or lamb. Served with Afghan salad and bread.

Sides Dishes
Vegetarian Dishes
Eggplant, spinach, cauliflower, split peas, potato, pumpkin, okra, kidney beans, or chickpeas.
Non-Vegetarian
Korma chicken or korma lamb.
Side Salad
Side Rice
Side Bread

Drink
Special Yogurt Drink
Iced Tea
Juices
Soft Drink
Afghan Black Tea
Afghan Green Tea
Coffee

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Recent Reviews

Pretty authentic dishes but i wasn’t blown away like some other places i’ve been to. I’ve been told afghani food is supposed to be more comforting than flavor bombs, maybe that’s why.
June 2025
Love their Qabilee palaw. The meat is so tender and the rice is very flavorful with just the right amount of raisins and carrots, not too overpowering. Order it with the yogurt dip, amazing! 👌
April 2025
Tucked away in the heart of Philadelphia, this charming restaurant offers an authentic taste of Afghan cuisine. We ordered the Qabuli Palaw with Kofta and Chapli Kebab. The rice was fragrant and flavorful, while the lamb leg beneath the Qabuli Palaw was incredibly tender and succulent. The staff was warm and welcoming, adding to the inviting ambiance. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between sophistication and relaxation, enhanced by heritage paintings, artifacts, and...
February 2025

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Sansom Kabob House

1300 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 751-9110