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Lapis Bistro

(202) 299-9630

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  • 1847 Columbia Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20009
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  • Lapis Bistro

  • (202) 299-9630

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  • Menu
  • Starters
    • Sambosa Trio $12.00

      A crispy phyllo pastry trio of spinach (vegetarian), shrimp and beef. Served with yogurt, and chutney.

    • Shamee Kebab $12.00

      Patties of minced beef, potatoes, onions, and yellow chickpeas. Served with pickled onions and fries.

    • Shore-Nakhot $5.00

      Chickpea and potato salad in a dressing vinegar-cilantro dressing. Served cold. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.

    • Pakowra $9.00

      Vegetarian. Crispy gram battered vegetables served with yogurt, and chutney.

  • Afghan Dumplings
    vegan options available.
    • Aushak- (6 Dumplings) $18.00

      Dumplings stuffed with leeks, topped with ground beef, yellow split peas, and strained garlic yogurt. Veggie available.

    • Mantoo Beef- (6 Dumplings) $18.00

      Traditional steamed dumplings with ground beef, topped with a yellow split tea and carrot tomato sauce with strained garlic yogurt.

    • Mantoo Shrimp- (6 Dumplings) $18.00

      A Lapis exclusive steamed shrimp dumplings with a saffron cream sauce.

    • Aushak (4 Dumplings) $12.00

      Dumplings stuffed with leeks, topped with ground beef, yellow split peas & strained garlic yogurt (veggie available)

    • Mantoo Beef ( 4 Dumplings) $12.00

      traditional steamed dumplings with ground beef topped with a yellow split peas & carrot tomato sauce with strained garlic yogurt

    • Mantoo Shrimp ( 4 Dumplings) $12.00

      a lapis exclusive, steamed shrimp dumplings with a saffron cream sauce

  • Salads
    Yes, Afghanistan has lettuce and other green earthy stuff. Including those people like to smoke. Our mom loves healthy organic salads, so don't let her down by skipping this section.
    • Radish Plate $6.00

      Radish, cucumber, dill, red onions, and jalapenos. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.

    • Salata $9.00

      Cherry tomatoes, red onions, Persian cucumbers, feta cheese, cilantro, fresh dill, red radish, and lemon dressing. Vegetarian, gluten-free.

    • Beets $15.00

      Beets, apple, arugula, goat cheese, candied walnuts, and honey mustard vinegar dressing. Vegetarian, gluten-free.

    • Kale $15.00

      Apple, fennel, red cabbage, roasted pecans, Parmesan, dates, and balsamic. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.

  • Soups
    Everyone knows that soups are good for your soul, but afghan soups are good for the soul and bring good luck on dates, family dinners, or whatever reason you're here.
    • Aush Soup $12.00

      Gluten-free. Rice noodles, ground beef, strained garlic yogurt.

    • Nask Soup $10.00

      Homemade yellow lentil soup.

  • Vegetarian Dishes
    Veggie dishes are Afghanistan's best-kept secret because most people think we are meat-eating mountain people with large turbans. That's also true. Most of our veggie (V) dishes are vegan. The others can be made vegan. Enjoyed best with white rice or naan. Gluten-free.
    • Shola $13.00

      16 bean risotto.

    • Bamya $12.00

      Whole, fresh okra cooked in a seasoned tomato, garlic, and onion sauce.

    • Lubya $10.00

      Red kidney beans with herbs, and spices, in a tomato sauce.

    • Zardak $10.00

      Caramelized carrots and onions cooked with yellow split peas, and dried plums.

    • Gulpee $10.00

      Sauteed cauliflower in tomato sauce with spices and cilantro.

    • Dal $10.00

      Yellow lentils in a garlic, onion and cumin sauce.

    • Samarok $12.00

      Sauteed mixed mushrooms in a garlic and onion sauce.

    • Buranee Bandejan $12.00

      Baked eggplant and tomato sauce, topped with garlic yogurt and dried mint.

    • Buranee Kadoo $12.00

      Baked pumpkin topped with garlic yogurt and dried mint.

  • Qormas
    Stews. Our qormas are hearty and filling, the way stews should be. At least according to the reader's digest. Don't ask for the recipe for we are sworn to secrecy. The stews are traditionally enjoyed with white rice. Gluten-free.
    • Lamb Shank Qorma $28.00

      Tenderized bone-in lamb served with aromatic herbed tomato sauce and white rice.

    • Morgh Qorma $14.00

      Sauteed bone-in chicken, served with tomatoes, yellow split peas, dried plums, and spices.

    • Kofta Qorma $16.00

      Spiced beef meatballs with carrots and potatoes in an herbed and aromatic tomato onion sauce.

    • Lamb Qorma $19.00

      Tenderized bone-in lamb, cooked with seasonal vegetables.

  • Rice
    Rice in Afghanistan is second only to turbans and tribal feuds. In other words, serious business. At Lapis we offer the Bentley of rice. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.
    • Chalow $6.00

      Long-grained white rice and cumin.

    • Palow $8.00

      Rice with caramelized onion and chef's spices.

    • Qabuli Palow $19.00

      Afghan rice pilaf topped with a julienne of carrots and raisins. Served with lamb.

    • Veggie Qabuli Palow $12.00

      Afghan rice pilaf topped with a julienne of carrots and raisins.

  • From The Grill
    These are entree portions and come with a pickled house salad, afghan bread, side of rice and chutney. Gluten-free.
    • Chopawn $28.00

      Lamb chops served with picked onions/green peppers and rice.

    • Morgh $21.00

      Boneless chicken breast garnished with sumac served with picked onions/green peppers and rice.

    • Lamb Tikka $27.00

      Grilled lamb garnished with sumac and served with pickled onions/green peppers and rice.

    • Steak Tikka $26.00

      Tender teres major garnished with sumac and served with pickled onion/green pepper and rice.

    • Chaplee Kabob $25.00

      Spicy patties of ground lamb served with pickled onions/green peppers and rice.

    • Mixed Grill $32.00

      Grilled Chicken, lamb, and steak served with pickled onions/green peppers and rice.

  • Sides
    • Single Skewer of Meat

      A 4 oz. portion of our house kebab. Gluten-free.

    • Fries $6.00

      Sprinkled with spices and served with house-made harissa aioli. Vegetarian.

    • Naan $3.00

      Homemade whole wheat Afghan flatbread. Vegetarian.

    • Mawst $3.00

      Homemade yogurt with cucumber and dried mint. Vegetarian, gluten-free.

    • Pickled Red Onions $4.00

      Red onions marinated in white vinegar with a pinch of salt. Vegetarian, gluten-free.

    • Chutney Sabz $3.00

      Green chutney with hot peppers, walnut, garlic, and vinegar. Vegetarian, gluten-free.

    • Mami Jan's Chutney Sorkh $3.00

      Grandma's red chutney with tomatoes, hot pepper, and vinegar. Vegetarian, gluten-free.

  • Desserts
    • Halwa $10.00

      Semolina, saffron, garnished with almonds, served warm. Vegan.

    • Cacao $11.00

      Chocolate layered mousse cake flavored with a touch of orange curacao.

    • Sharbat $11.00

      Orange pound cake with almond flour, served warm.

    • Sheer Berenj $10.00

      Rice pudding and cardamom, garnished with pistachio. Gluten-free.

  • Lunch Special
    Choose a rice, meat stew and veggie dish
    • Bento Box $17.00

      Choose 1 rice option, 1 stew option, 1 veggie option

  • Brunch Items
    Saturday & Sunday Only
    • Brunch Special $28.00

      4 courses: choose 1 N/A beverage, 1 pastry, 1 brunch entree, 1 sweet

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