Afghan Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Afghan Grill, a vibrant haven for anyone craving authentic Afghan cuisine in New Hyde Park. Located at 1629 Hillside Ave, this halal-friendly establishment promotes a culturally rich dining experience. The menu is a tapestry of flavors, featuring traditional dishes that celebrate the essence of Afghan culinary artistry.
Afghan Grill successfully caters to a diverse clientele, boasting vegan options alongside hearty meat dishes. Highlights include tender kabobs seasoned to perfection and aromatic pilafs that tantalize the taste buds. The ambiance is casual and welcoming, perfect for families or groups.
- Reservations and catering make it a great choice for gatherings.
- Outdoor seating enhances the dining experience, ideal for warm evenings.
- Affordable indulgence with options for takeout and delivery.
With amenities like waiter service, Wi-Fi, and even heated outdoor seating, Afghan Grill is your go-to destination for lunch or dinner. Dive into the flavors of Afghanistan; every dish tells a story.
Lunch and Dinner Appetizers
Kashk E Badnjon
Sauteed mashed eggplant topped off with a seasoned yogurt sauce. served with pita bread.
Badenjon Buranee
Sliced eggplant sauteed and topped off with yogurt sauce, tomato sauce, and herbs.
Sambosa
Crispy turnovers stuffed with seasoned ground meat, scallions and chickpeas.
Bolanee
Crispy turnovers stuffed with seasoned potatoes and scallions. Served with a side of white sauce, hot sauce and green sauce.
Manto
Steamed dumplings stuffed with seasoned ground meat and onions, topped off with seasoned yogurt and tomato sauce.
Aushak
Scallions filled dumplings topped with yogurt, delicately seasoned meat sauce and dry mint leaves.
Hommus
Crushed chickpeas mixed with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and mildly spiced. Served with pita bread.
Green Salad
Lettuce, cucumbers, shredded carrots and cabbage topped with dressing.
Afghan Salad
Diced tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro and onions with squeezed lemon juice.
Lunch and Dinner Salads
Lunch and Dinner Stews
Eggplant And Lamb Stew
Gormeh badenjon. Mildly seasoned eggplant mixed with tender pieces of lamb. Cooked in a gravy of tomatoes and onions. Include a green salad and served with a side of basmati rice.
Beef Stew
Gemeh. Mildly seasoned chunks of beef mixed with split peas, simmered and cooked in gravy. Include a green salad and served with a side of basmati rice.
Lamb Stew
Gemeh. Mildly seasoned chunks of lamb mixed with split peas, simmered and cooked in gravy. Include a green salad and served with a side of basmati rice.
Chicken Stew
Gormeh morgh. Boneless chicken breast cooked and stewed with a blend of tomatoes, onions, and special seasonings. Include a green salad and served with a side of basmati rice.
Lawand
Chunks of chicken breast cooked with garlic and mixed with our houseblend of cream sauce. Mildly spiced. Include a green salad and served with a side of basmati rice.
Kabob Combo
Choice of any 2 different kabobs. Includes green salad, rice and sauces. Lamb chop , Fish, and Shrimp is not included.
Dinner For Two Combo
Choice of 2 different kabobs and 1 stew or vegetarian dish. Includes green salad, rice and sauces. Fish, Shrimp and Lamb chop is NOT included.
Dinner For Four
Choice of four different kabobs, 2 stews , green salad, rice and sauces. Fish, Shrimp and Lamb chop is NOT included.
Family Combo
Choice of 6different kabobs, 2 stews, and 1 vegetarian dish. All combinations include green salad and rice. Fish, Shrimp and Lamb chop is NOT included
Vegetarian Combo
Choice of any 2 vegetarian or vegan dishes. Includes green salad, rice, and sauces.
Lunch and Dinner Combinations
Lunch and Dinner Kabob Entrees
Jujeh Kabob
Charbroiled cornish hen seasoned with saffron and marinade. Include a green salad and served with basmati rice.
Tikka Kabob
Shish kabob. Tender cubes of lamb or beef marinated in fresh seasoning blend. Charbroiled. Include a green salad and served with basmati rice.
Kabob Kobideh
Ground meat kabob. Charbroiled ground beef mixed with grated herbs and seasoning. Include a green salad and served with basmati rice.
Chicken Kobideh
Ground chicken kabob. Ground chicken breast marinated with grated seasoning and herbs. Include a green salad and served with basmati rice.
Kabob Barg
Steak kabob. Specially cut top blade steak, marinated and delicately seasoned. Charbroiled. Include a green salad and served with basmati rice.
Chaplee Kabob
Choice of mildly spiced ground beef or lamb patties marinated with grated vegetable seasonings. Include a green salad and served with basmati rice.
Kabob Sultani
Served with kabob kobideh. Include a green salad and served with basmati rice.
Fish Kabob
Fresh filet of salmon seasoned and marinated with saffron, lemon, and garlic. Include a green salad and served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Kabob
Fresh shrimp marinated and delicately seasoned. Charbroiled. Include a green salad and served with basmati rice.
Lamb Chops
Tender rack of lamb marinated with garlic, lemon juice, and special seasoning. Charbroiled. Include a green salad and served with basmati rice.
Lamb Shank Special
Succulent shanks of tender lamb simmered in broth served over basmati rice and includes a green salad.
Kofta Challow Special
Mildly marinated meatballs cooked in gravy served with a side of basmati rice and includes a green salad.
Lunch and Dinner Specials
Lunch and Dinner Entrees
Spinach
Fresh chopped spinach seasoned with garlic and cooked with fresh herbs. Include a green salad and served with a side of basmati rice. Vegan.
Pumpkin
Fresh seasoned pumpkin cooked in tomato sauce and topped with yogurt. Include a green salad and served with a side of basmati rice.
Eggplant
Sauteed eggplant cooked with a blend of tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Topped off with yogurt sauce. Include a green salad and served with a side of basmati rice.
Okra
Fresh okra cooked in a fresh garlic and tomato sauce. Include a green salad and served with a side of basmati rice. Vegan.
Kidney Bean Stew
Seasoned kidney beans cooked and stewed in a blend of tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Include a green salad and served with a side of basmati rice. Vegan.
Mast O Khair
Seasoned yogurt mixed with diced cucumbers and dried mint leaves.
Lunch and Dinner Sides
Lunch and Dinner Desserts
Homemade Ice Cream
Made from scratch, ice cream, flavored with saffron and a hint of rosewater.