Afghan Horsemen Restaurant Menu
Afghan Horsemen Restaurant, a Middle Eastern gem located in Vancouver, BC, offers a wide range of amenities such as delivery, outdoor seating, and private dining. The menu boasts vegan options and a variety of dishes perfect for groups or kids. Customers rave about the lamb shoulder and flavorful rice, as well as the eggplant dip and lamb kebabs. The ambiance is described as transporting diners to a Middle Eastern wonderland, complete with belly dancing performances and cozy cushion seating. The Horseman Platter, featuring juicy lamb chops and tender kebabs, is a standout. The potato boulany and assortment of dips add depth to the flavors. Whether enjoying a romantic dinner or a large group gathering, Afghan Horsemen Restaurant promises an authentic and memorable Afghani dining experience.
Appetizers
Humous
Nut free, afghan yellow split peas dip served with pita.
Sabzi Mast
Spinach & yogurt dip with pita.
Dip Combo
Humous, sabzi mast & eggplant dip with pita.
Eggplant Dip
Baked eggplant mixed with chaka & fresh garlic with pita.
Pakawra
Batter fried potatoes with chaka dip.
Cauliflower Pakawra
Served with hot chutney & chaka.
Chicken Pakawra
Batter fried marinated chicken breast served with hot chutney & chaka.
Meat Sambosa
Ground beef and lamb, peas, onions, cilantro served with chaka ( pc).
Potato Boulany
Flatbread stuffed with potatoes, sauteed onions, green onions & cilantro served with chaka.
Spinach & Feta Boulany
Flatbread stuffed with spinach & feta cheese, served with chaka.
Cocktail Appetizer
Chicken pakawra, eggplant dip, sambosa, hot chutney, chaka & pita.
Qabeli Palaw
Baked basmati rice topped with sauteed carrots, raisins & almonds.
Badenjan Borani
Baked eggplant with chaka.
Dahl
Yellow lentil stew.
Sabzi
Cooked spinach.
Pita Bread
Whole wheat pita bread.
Qabeli Topping
Sauteed carrots, raisins & almonds.
Chutney
Sides
Salads & Homemade Soups
Salad With Feta Cheese
Mixed tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers & onions, topped with our homemade cilantro dressing & feta cheese.
Chicken Salad With Feta Cheese
Salad with feta cheese topped with grilled chicken kebab, sliced almonds & cilantro dressing
Aash Soup
Afghan noodle soup, cooked in a mixture of sauteed onions, tomatoes, beans, garlic & herbs, topped with chaka
Kocha Soup
Afghan lentil soup, mixed green lentils & beans cooked in a mixture of sauteed onions, garlic & tomatoes.
Kebab Platter Delight
(Serves two), a meat lovers special that includes: appetizer: humous, sabzi mast, salad with feta cheese & pita bread. main: chicken shish kebab, lamb shish kebab, beef shish kebab, lamb shoulder chop, qabeli palaw, pakawra & dips.
Horsemen Special Platter
(Serves two), a combination of meat & veggie platter that includes: appetizer: humous, sabzi mast, salad with feta cheese & pita bread. main: chicken shish kebab, lamb shish kebab, lamb shoulder chop, qabeli palaw, baked eggplant, potatoes topped with chaka & pakawra.
Vegetarian Platter Delight
(Serves two), a vegetarian variety platter that includes: appetizer: humous, sabzi mast, salad with feta cheese & pita bread. main: qabeli palaw, ravioli stuffed with cheese, baked eggplant, dahl (yellow lentil stew), pakawra & chaka.
Vegan Platter Delight
(Serves two), a vegan variety platter that includes: appetizer: humous, salad & pita bread. main: qabeli palaw, sabzi (cooked spinach), dahl (lentil stew), baked eggplant, pakawra & our vegetarian sauce.
Specialty Platters
From The Grill
Lamb Shish Kebab
Marinated skewer of boneless lamb
Chicken Shish Kebab
Marinated skewer of chicken breast
Beef Shish Kebab
Marinated skewer of beef tenderloin
Combo Kebab
skewers of kebabs (beef tenderloin, lamb, chicken).
Lamb Shoulder Chop
Lamb shoulder braised fall off the bone lamb chop served with basmati rice, salad with feta cheese, pakawra & chaka.
Qabeli Palaw
Basmati rice topped with qabeli (sauteed carrots, raisins & almonds), served with spinach, potato & your choice of meat.
Badenjan Borani
Baked eggplant with herbs, topped with chaka, served with basmati rice, spinach & your choice of meat.
Dahl Chalaw
Lentil stew served with chalaw (white basmati rice), spinach & your choice of meat.
Qorma Chalaw (Beef Or Chicken
Lightly spiced beef or chicken stew served with basmati rice, salata (minced afghan salad), pakawra, & chaka.
Traditional Specialties
Dumplings
Mantu
Dough stuffed with a mixture of spiced minced beef & lamb, onions, then steamed & served with chaka & our special veggie sauce (tomato, chana dahl, onion & garlic).
Aushak
Dough stuffed with leeks, served with chaka, ground beef & spices.
Vegetarian Special
This variety plate includes qabeli palaw, baked eggplant, dahl, salad with feta cheese, pakawra & chaka.
Vegetarian Lover's Delight
This variety plate includes qabeli palaw, ravioli stuffed with cheese, dahl, salad with feta cheese, pakawra & chaka.
Vegetarian Aushak
Homemade afghan dumpling: dough stuffed with leeks, topped with chaka, our special veggie tomato sauce & spices.
Vegan Plate
This variety plate includes qabeli palaw, dahl, baked eggplant, salad, pakawra & our special veggie sauce.
