Menu
Introducing the menu at Sameem Afghan Restaurant, where the flavors of Middle Eastern, Indian, and South East Asian cuisine blend into a delightful culinary experience. From appetizers like Sambosa and Afghani Pakowra to traditional entrees such as Lamb Qabelli Palau and Chicken Qabelli Palau, every dish is a burst of authentic flavors. Customers rave about the outstanding food quality, fast service, and friendly staff. With options for vegetarians, vegans, and meat lovers alike, Sameem Afghan Restaurant caters to a diverse range of palates. Don't miss out on the unique experience and delicious offerings at this unassuming yet remarkable dining establishment.
Beverages

Soda
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Black Tea
Green Tea
Chai Tea
Turkish Coffee
Mango Lussey
Dough
Sambosa
Pastry dough filled with potatoes, cilantros, green onions and herbs served with chutney.
Afghani Pakowra
Veggies potatoes, onions, and spinach dipped in chick pea batter then fried in vegetable oil.
Sambosa and Pakowra Combo
4 sambosa and 4 pakowra.
Aash
Traditional soup with noodles, chick peas, red beans, potatoes, spinach, carrots and meat balls, garnished with garlic yogurt and dried mint.
Traditional Afghani Bolani
Stuffed bread. A very thin layers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and scallions and then sauteed.
Yogurt with Cucumbers and Dry Herbs
Pashtoon Salad
Tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley in olive oil and lemon juice dressing.
Homemade Hummus
Mashed chick peas served with extra virgin olive oil served with fresh naan.
Eggplant Burani
Eggplant in a seasoned tomato sauce, seasoned with garlic yogurt and dried mint flakes. Served with fresh naan.
Halal Hot Chicken Wings
Mid-Eastern Feast for 2 person
Combination of falafels, pakowras, eggplant, hummus and pashtoon salad.
Mideast Feast for 4 people
Combination of falafels, pakowras, eggplant, hummus and pashtoon salad.
Mideast Feast for 6 people
Appetizers

Traditional Entrees

Lamb Qabelli Palau
Braised lamb shank and basmati rice cooked in a lamb stock garnished with sauteed carrots and raisins.
Chicken Qabelli Palau
Grilled chicken and basmati rice cooked in a lamb stock garnished with sauteed carrots and raisins.
Afghani Muntoo
Steamed pockets stuffed with seasoned ground beef and onions, topped with seasoned beef and split pea sauce and garlic yogurt.
Chicken Karahi
Chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger andfinished with green chilies and served with basmati rice.
Lamb Karahi
Lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes, garlic, ginger and finished with green chilies, served with basmati rice and fresh naan.
Beef Kobidah Kabob
Basmati rice with delicious juicy ground beef strips served with grilled tomato and naan. Gluten free.
Special Afghani Chicken Kabob
Char grilled served with a side of rice and naan.
Special Afghani Lamb Kabob
Marinated tender lamb char grilled served with a side of rice and naan.
Mixed Grill
Combination of ground beef, chicken and lamb kabobs served with rice and naan.
Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb chops cooked to perfection served with basmati rice and naan.
Soltani
Combination of lamb kabob and koobideh kabob served with grilled tomato and rice.
Chicken Soltani
Combination of kobideh kabob and chicken kabob served with rice and grilled tomato.
Emperor Platter
Perfect for two. Combination of lamb kabob, chicken kabob and one koobideh kabob served with shirazi salad, eggplant boorani, grilled tomato and rice.
Chicken Masala and Beef Koobeda Combo
Contains gluten. Chicken teeka masala and one skewer of koobeda kabob served with basmati rice and naan.
Chicken Teeka Masala
Grilled Chicken Tenderloin pieces tossed in sour zesty teeka masala sauce and served with Rice and Bread.
Goat special
Traditional bone-in goat curry with yogurt served with Rice and bread
Coconut curry chicken
boneless chicken served in a coconut curry sauce with green peas served with rice containing no dairy.
Mango curry Kofta aka meatballs
Composite meatballs made with chicken and ground beef served in a coconut curry sauce with chickpeas along side of rice and bread.
Chicken Beriani
Beriani is an Afghan style pan-fried rice with green peas and chick peas. It contains black peppers, green and brown cardamom, clove, turmeric, cumin, paprika, dill seed, dry papaya and garlic. Spicy.
Shrimp Beriani
Beriani is an Afghan style pan-fried rice with green peas and chick peas. It contains black peppers, green and brown cardamom, clove, turmeric, cumin, paprika, dill seed, dry papaya and garlic. Spicy.
Lamb Beriani
Beriani is an Afghan style pan-fried rice with green peas and chick peas. It contains black peppers, green and brown cardamom, clove, turmeric, cumin, paprika, dill seed, dry papaya and garlic. Spicy.
Curry Chicken
Chicken breast cooked in creamy curry sauce served with basmati rice and naan. Spicy.
Butter Chicken
Cooked in a butter, curry, garlic and a lightly creamed tomato sauce. Served with challow rice and bread. Spicy.
Butter Shrimp
Shrimp cooked in a butter, curry, garlic and a lightly creamed tomato sauce. Served with challow rice and bread.
Vegetable Teekah Masala
Tossed in a zesty creamy tomato sauce served with basmati rice and fresh naan. With vegetable. Spicy.
Curry Beef
Boneless beef cooked in minced onion, tomatoes, ground chilies, with a hint of our homemade tekha masala sauce and fresh cilantro. Served with challow rice and naan. Spicy.
Chicken Broast
Skinless half of chicken marinated in yogurt based tandoori seasoning and then deep fried. Served with qabelli pallow. Spicy.
Fish Special
Fried talapia served over a bed of spinach and a side of challow rice and naan. Spicy.
Shrimp Pasta
Shrimp sauteed with mushrooms, spinach and spices. Tossed in a light curry garlic cream sauce with penne pasta. Spicy.
Spicy Chicken Pasta
Chicken sauteed with mushrooms and spinach in a spicy cream sauce with penne pasta. Spicy.
Curried Lamb
Lamb cooked with garlic, ginger, cream, and tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice and fresh naan. Spicy.
Afghani Beriani Section

Vegetarian Entrees

Vegetable Beriani
Basmati rice with vegetables and beriani seasoning served with a side of chutney and naan. Vegetarian.
Vegetarian Pasta
Assorted vegetables served with penne pasta tossed in a pesto sauce and Afghan spices. Spicy. Vegetarian.
Boorani Challow
Traditional eggplant and potato boorani served over basmati rice and a naan. Vegetarian.
Mixed Vegetables Plate
Traditional eggplant and potato, basmati rice and spinach served with naan. Vegetarian.
Side of Chutney
Naan
1 piece.
Side Orders

Desserts

Kheer
Rice puding.