Afghan Bistro

8081-D, Alban Rd, Springfield
(703) 337-4722

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Customers' Favorites

Bistro Signature Lamb Chops & Tenderloin
Chicken Basmati Rice and Chick Peas
Bistro Signature Lentil Soup
Lamb Tenderloin with Qabuli
Qabuli Combination Platter
Cardamom Ice Cream
Lamb Shank Moghuli
Pumpkin Dumplings
Bread and Chutney
Saffron Chicken

Menu

Mazza (Appetizers)|Dinner
Sabzi Turnovers
Stuffed with slow cooked greens, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt (Vegetarian) Vegan Option Available
Samarooq Turnovers
Stuffed with mushrooms, fried until crisp, served with a side of avocado yogurt (Vegetarian) Vegan Option Available
Sabzi Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (Vegetarian) Vegan Option Available
Samarooq Dumpling Appetizer
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne (Vegetarian) Vegan Option Available

Chops & Kabobs|Dinner
Bistro Burger
Marinated and charbroiled ground beef, mixed greens and spicy herb ketchup on a toasted brioche bun with a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro
Kabob-E-Samarooq
Marinated and charbroiled portobello mushroom, zucchini, onions and tomatoes, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro (Vegan)

Entrees|Dinner
Pumpkin Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with a minced beef and lentil qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne

Vegetarian & Vegan|Dinner
Pumpkin Dumplings Entree (Vegetarian)
Steamed and stuffed with butternut squash, topped with garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne. Vegan Option Available.
Samarooq Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with mushrooms, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne. Vegan Option Available.
Sabzi Dumpling Entree
Steamed and stuffed with slow-cooked greens, topped with a bean medley qorma, garlic yogurt, dried mint and cayenne. Vegan Option Available.
Bamya Chalou
Spicy tomato based stew with okra topped with fresh cilantro, served with saffron rice. Vegan Option Available.
Kabob-E-Samarooq
Marinated and charbroiled portobello mushroom, zucchini, onions and tomatoes, served with saffron rice and a side of a spicy tomato based chickpea qorma, topped with fresh cilantro (Vegan)

Additional Sides|Dinner
Daal Side
Spicy lentils infused with turmeric, topped with fresh dill (Vegan)

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Recent Reviews

Haven't been here in two or three years but tonight I went with two other friends for a birthday dinner and the food and service did not disappoint. The waitress brought us three amarettos compliments of the house and it was just lovely. Even the coffee was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. I won't wait two years again!
July 2025
My husband enjoyed the lamb shank special and I found the roasted butternut squash to be the best I have ever tasted. The pumpkin dumplings with minced beef were also delicious and the pistachio cake is not to be missed!
July 2025
Our group ordered from the specials menu and were not disappointed. The appetizer dumplings were all delicious as were the lamb shanks and the veal special. It is a special treat of have Naan bread with 4 choices of dips, all delicious and not too spicy. They were very busy and we arrived early for our 6:30 reservations so it was a little slow after the Naan delight. But our waiter was very apologetic. We had an excellent bottle of French Crozes Hermitage that was perfect with...
July 2025

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Afghan Bistro

8081-D, Alban Rd, Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 337-4722