Ariana Restaurant

Appetizers

some of the below items can be prepared vegan or vegetarian. please ask your server

• Burani BadenjanUS$7.95

  sliced eggplant, pan fried, served with marinara sauce and yogurt sauce drizzled on top

• BolaneeUS$7.95

  potato & leek knishes, pan fried and served with yogurt sauce on the side

• AushakUS$7.95

  dumplings filled with leeks and herbs, steamed and served with afghani meat sauce topped with yogurt dressing

• Aushak KaduUS$7.95

  home made ravioli filled with roasted pumpkin, steamed and topped with afghani meat sauce and yogurt dressing

• SambossaUS$6.95

  chopped meat, chickpeas and onions filled in pastry served with yogurt sauce

• Mussels HarissaUS$9.95

  prince edward island mussels in a spicy harissa and marinara sauce

• MantooUS$7.95

• Vegetarian Platter

  hummus, baba ghanoush, eggplant salad, falafel and olives served with pita triangles

  • (for 4)US$18.95
  • (for 2)US$9.95

• Afghani Delight

  sampler plate of sambossa, bolanee and mantoo

  • (for 4)US$21.95
  • (for 2)US$11.95

Vegan &/or Vegetarian Entrees

served with choice of soup or tossed salad

• Vegan KechriUS$19.95

  peasant style brown risotto with mung beans topped with falafel balls and chickpeas in marinara sauce

• AushakUS$19.95

  home made dumplings filled with leaks and herbs, steamed and topped with marinara sauce

• Aushak KaduUS$19.95

  home made ravioli filled with roasted pumpkin, steamed served with marinara sauce

• BolaneeUS$19.95

  potato and leek filled turnovers, served with three bean salad

• Field Of GreensUS$20.95

  seasonal fresh vegetables, braised spinach with our famous hummus, barley pilaf with raisins and pine nuts, served with grilled pita triangles

• Curry GardensUS$22.95

  assorted fresh vegetables steamed and sauteed in a light curry sauce, served in a roasted acorn squash with basmati rice

• Vegan SteakUS$21.95

  portabella mushroom, marinated in balsamic and garlic, grilled served with braised spinach topped with pomegranate sauce

• Vegan DelightUS$19.95

  buranee badenjan (sliced eggplant), afghani spinach and basmati rice

Salads

• Tossed SaladUS$4.95

  mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers and ariana salad dressing on the side

• Afghani SaladUS$5.95

  chopped lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, cucumbers and herbs, with yogurt dressing on the side

• Tabouli SaladUS$6.95

  chopped parsley, scallions, tomatoes and bulgar in fresh lemon juice

• Ariana SaladUS$9.95

  mixed greens with tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, cucumbers, red onions, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, black olives and feta cheese with ariana salad dressing on the side

• Grilled Salmon Over Ariana SaladUS$18.95

• Filet MignonUS$19.95

  grilled, sliced and served over ariana salad

• Grilled Chicken Breast Over Ariana SaladUS$17.95

House Specialties

all entrees are served with choice of soup or tossed salad

• Fisherman’s StewUS$27.95

  assorted seafood such as salmon, cod, shrimp, mussels in a zesty marinara sauce, served in a roasted acorn squash

• Salmon RushdieUS$24.95

  grilled salmon topped with pomegranate sauce over braised spinach and basmati rice

• TilapiaUS$23.95

  filet of tilapia pan seared and topped with a light curry sauce over braised spinach and bamati rice

• Curry Chicken BreastUS$21.95

  curried chicken breast grilled and sliced, served with basmati rice, fresh seasonal vegetables and mango chutney

• Chicken RobertoUS$21.95

  sautéed chicken breast in sherry sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and pine nuts served with basmati rice and fresh seasonal vegetables

• Veal MaroufUS$24.95

  veal scaloppini sautéed with artichoke hearts, sliced mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes in a brown sherry sauce, served with basmati rice and fresh seasonal vegetables

• Steak SardaarUS$25.95

  medallion of filet mignon pan seared in a peppercorn and cognac sauce, served with grilled vegetables and basmati rice

• Short RibsUS$23.95

  slow roasted beef short rib, layered with sliced eggplant, onions bell peppers and tomato topped with brown sauce, served with basmati rice and grilled vegetables

• Rack Of LambUS$28.95

  roast rack of baby lamb (4 pcs.) topped with sour cherry and cabernet sauce, served with basmati rice and grilled vegetables

• Lamb Chops ArianaUS$27.95

  three lamb chops marinated in yogurt and herbs, grilled to perfection, served with basmati rice and seasonal vegetables

Soups

• Old World Minestrone

  • CupUS$4.95
  • BowlUS$7.95

• Golden Lentil

  • CupUS$4.95
  • BowlUS$7.95

• Mashawa

  vegetarian soup made with mung bean and black beans, fresh herbs and spices

  • CupUS$4.95
  • BowlUS$7.95

Afghani Specialties

served with choice of soup or tossed salad

• Quabili PalawUS$20.95

  tenderly cooked pieces of lamb on the bone served with basmati rice pilaf with pistachios, almonds, raisins and julienne carrots

• Lamb & SpinachUS$20.95

  cubes of lamb cooked with spinach, tomatoes and herbs served with basmati rice and fresh seasonal vegetables

• MantooUS$19.95

  ground lamb & beef filled dumplings, steamed and served in meat sauce, topped with yogurt dressing

• Shahie Lamb ShankUS$24.95

  slow roasted lamb shank topped with its natural sauce served with basmati rice pilaf and pistachios, raisins and almonds

• Kechri QourootUS$19.95

  peasant style brown risotto with mung beans topped with mini meatballs and chickpeas in yogurt & brown sauce

• Chicken PaprikashUS$18.95

  pieces of chicken on the bone cooked with red bliss potatoes in a tomato paprika & herb sauce, served with basmati rice and fresh seasonal vegetables

• AushakUS$19.95

  dumplings filled with leeks and herbs, steamed and served with meat sauce topped with yogurt dressing

• Aushak KaduUS$19.95

  home made ravioli filled with roasted pumpkin served with meat sauce topped with yogurt dressing

Kabob Korner

served with choice of soup or tossed salad

• Grilled Shrimp KabobUS$19.95

  marinated jumbo shrimp, grilled and served with marinated grilled vegetables and basmati rice

• Beef KabobUS$21.95

  cubes of filet mignon marinated with herbs, grilled and served with basmati rice and afghani salad and yogurt sauce on the side

• Lamb KabobUS$19.95

  cubes of lamb marinated with yogurt & herbs, grilled and served with basmati rice and afghani salad with yogurt sauce on the side

• Chicken KabobUS$18.95

  marinated cubes of chicken breast grilled and served with basmati rice and afghani salad and yogurt sauce on the side

• Kofta KabobUS$19.95

  ground lamb with fresh herbs and spice served over basmati rice and afghani salad with yogurt sauce on the side

• Combo KabobUS$49.95

  choose 3 kabobs from the above- served with basmati rice and fresh seasonal vegetables and afghani salad

Beverages

• Soft DrinksUS$2.50

• Herbal TeaUS$2.50

• Gourmet CoffeeUS$2.50

• Home Made Iced TeaUS$2.50

• Afghani TeaUS$5.95

  served in tea pot with nukul

• Turkish CoffeeUS$5.95

House Wines

please ask your server for additional selection of wine by the bottle

• Cabernet

  • By The GlassUS$7.00
  • Half CarafeUS$16.95
  • Full CarafeUS$32.95

• Chardonnay

  • By The GlassUS$7.00
  • Half CarafeUS$16.95
  • Full CarafeUS$32.95

• White Zifandel

  • By The GlassUS$7.00
  • Half CarafeUS$16.95
  • Full CarafeUS$32.95

• Merlot

  • By The GlassUS$7.00
  • Half CarafeUS$16.95
  • Full CarafeUS$32.95

• Pino Griegio

  • /glassUS$8.00

• Shiraz

  rosemount estate

  • By The GlassUS$8.00
  • Half CarafeUS$18.95
  • Full CarafeUS$35.95

Bottled Beer

• BudweiserUS$6.00

• Miller LightUS$6.00

• HeinekenUS$6.50

• Amstel LightUS$6.50

• Sam AdamsUS$6.50

• EffesUS$6.50

  turkish beer

• Non Alcoholic BeerUS$5.50

Vegan Entrees (afghani Style)

includes choice of vegan soup or salad

• Sabzi ChalawUS$19.95

  spinach cooked with fresh herbs, served with basmati rice and fresh seasonable vegetables.

• Vegetarian KechriUS$19.95

  peasant-style brown rice risotto with mung beans topped with falafel balls and chickpeas in marinara sauce.

• Aushak KaduUS$19.95

  home made ravioli filled with roasted pumpkin served with marinara sauce.

• Vegan SteakUS$22.95

  grilled portabello mushrooms topped with black bean sauce.

• Banjan BuraneeUS$19.95

  sliced eggplant cooked with onions, bellpeppers, onions, tomato and fresh herbs, served in marinara sauce with basmati rice.

• Afghani Vegan DelightUS$21.95

  sampler of banjan buranee, spinach, steamed vegetables and basmati rice.

• AushakUS$19.95

  home-made dumplings filled with leaks and herbs, topped with marinara sauce.

• Field Of GreensUS$19.95

  seasonal fresh vegetables, grilled and accompanied with our famous hummus, barley pilaf with raisins and pine nuts, served with grilled pita triangles.

• Curry GardensUS$22.95

  assorted fresh seasonable vegetables, steamed and sauteed in a light curry sauce, served in a roasted acorn squash and basmati rice.

Home Made Happy Endings (desserts)

• BaklavaUS$6.00

  our uniquely flavored home-made baklava with pistachios and walnuts in honey syrup.

• Pear Pistachio StrudelUS$7.50

  made out of filo dough with fresh pears and crushed pistachios, topped with fresh whipped cream. home-made.

• Chocolate Cream Cheese BrowniesUS$6.50

  lush layers of cream cheese and chocolate topped with sliced almonds, served with fresh whipped cream and chocolate syrup. absolutely home-made.

• Apple Cinnamon CakeUS$6.00

  grandma's simple recipe, made out of fresh red delicious apples and topped with fresh whipped cream. home-made.

• Chocolate BarsUS$6.50

  combination of chocolate, coconuts and chopped walnuts make this heavenly creation. home-made.

• Sheer BrinjUS$6.00

  afghani style rice pudding made of rice, milk, sugar and other "secret" ingredients. home-made.

• Afghani Ice CreamUS$6.00

  mango and rose water flavored vanilla ice cream topped with tri-color syrup.