De Afghanan Menu
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Choose your favorite dish
Authentic Entree’s
Slow cooked Lamb foreshank seasoned with special seasonings served with seasoned basmati rice topped with sautéed strip carrots and raisons.
Chicken marinated and cooked in a garlic tomato sauce served with white basmati rice.
Sautéed fresh spinach cooked with tender spring lamb,, green onion, cilantro, garlic and herbs served with white basmati rice.
Beverages
Authentic (salty, sour) yogurt drink topped with cucumbers and dry mint.
Green or black
Sweetened milk tea
Soups and Salads
Fresh mixed lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers topped with marinated chicken breast in our creamy house dressing.
Fresh mixed lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers topped with marinated steak kabob in our creamy house dressing.
Tomato garlic base noodle and bean soup topped with garlic yogurt, sprinkled with dry mint
Fresh mixed organic greens, tomatoes and cucumbers topped with a creamy house dressing and sprinkled with dry mint.
Chilled potato and garbanzo bean salad covered in zesty cilantro jalapeño vinaigrette.
Sides
Drum Stick and Chickpeas Cooked in a Garlic Tomato Sauce. .
(Seasoned white basmati rice)
(Sautéed spinach)
(Kidney beans cooked in house korma sauce)
Sautéed Fresh Spinach Cooked with Tender Spring Lamb, Green Onions, Cilantro, Garlic & Herbs.
(White basmati rice)
Vegetarian
Sautéed butternut squash topped with a yogurt sauce and dry mint served with basmati rice.
Kidney beans cooked in our special tomato and garlic korma sauce served with white basmati rice.
Eggplant sautéed with fresh tomatoes seasoned with exotic herbs and garlic, topped with a garlic yogurt sauce and a dash of mint served with white basmati rice
Sautéed fresh spinach and herbs served with white basmati rice
Kabobs
Boneless lamb marinated in our special seasonings charbroiled to perfection.
Grilled ground sirloin, mixed with scallions, cilantro, and special seasonings. The only kabob not grilled on a skewer.
Chicken, Teka and Chaplee Kabob a trio plate of our famous kabobs.
Chicken and Teka Kabob (may substitute with Chaplee)
Boneless chicken breast marinated in our specials seasonings charbroiled to perfection.
Tender beef marinated in our special meat recipe and charbroiled to perfection.
Extras
Cilantro, jalapeños, Garlic & White Vinegar
Chilled Potato & Garbanzo Bean Salad Covered in Zesty Cilantro Jalapeño Vinaigrette.
Diced Fresh Cucumber, Tomatoes & Cilantro
Appetizers
Garlic sautéed eggplant with fresh herbs, tomatoes and spices topped with garlic yogurt sauce and a dash of mint
Turnovers filled with chopped scallions, potatoes & authentic seasonings, served with home-made yogurt dipping sauce.
Special sautéed butternut squash or pumpkin (Seasonal) topped with garlic yogurt sauce and a dash of mint
Steamed onion and ground beef dumplings topped with a tomato garlic yogurt sauce and a dash of mint
Turnovers filled with fresh organic zucchini & authentic seasonings, served with home-made yogurt dipping sauce.
Turnovers filled with choice of chopped leeks or fresh organic zucchini & authentic seasonings, served with home-made yogurt dipping sauce.
Desserts
Paper thin layers of syrup soaked pastry filled with walnuts and pistachios. (2 pieces)
Delicious Afghani ice cream prepared with vanilla ice cream, rosewater, cardamom and heavy cream sprinkled with pistachios served on a bed of sweetened rice noodles and shaved ice.
From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at De Afghanan at 1550 Railroad Ave, Livermore offers a well-rounded and authentic snapshot of Afghan cuisine, balancing tradition, comfort, and variety. The heart of the menu lies in its Authentic Entrée’s, where classics like Qaubili Pallow, Qorma Challow With Chicken, and Sabzi Challow With Lamb showcase slow-cooked flavors, fragrant rice, and richly spiced sauces that immediately signal culinary depth. The Kabobs section further reinforces this identity, with crowd-pleasers such as Lamb Kabob, Famous Chaplee Kabob, Murgh Kabob (Chicken), and hearty options like Combination Kabob and Triple Kabob, ideal for diners who want to sample multiple proteins in one meal.
Vegetarian diners are thoughtfully included with comforting rice-based dishes like Borani Kadoo Challow, Lubya Challow, Borani Banjan Challow, and Sabzi Challow, which highlight vegetables and legumes without sacrificing flavor or substance. To start or complement a meal, the Appetizers section-featuring Borani Banjan, Boloni Kachaloo, Bolani Zucchini, Mantoo, and seasonal Borani Kadoo (Seasonal)-adds texture and variety, while Soups and Salads such as Aush Soup, Chicken Kabob Salad, Teka Kabob Salad, and House Green Salad bring freshness and balance.
Sides like Chicken Qorma, Pallow, SabziLubya, and Sabzi With Lamb allow guests to customize their meals, and Extras including House Chutney Sauce, House Shoornakhood, House Yogurt Cucumber Salad, and Afghan Bread (Naan) complete the table in a traditional, communal style. Beverage choices-from Dough and Sheer Chai to Hot Cardamom Tea, Soda, and Bottled Sparkling Water-pair naturally with the food, while desserts such as Baklava and Ice Cream (Sheer Yakh & Jhala) provide a satisfying, culturally rooted finish. Overall, the menu feels cohesive and intentional, making De Afghanan a reliable destination for anyone seeking a comprehensive and authentic Afghan dining experience.