Kabul Kabab House

Chapli Kabab

A wide, spiced ground beef patty griddled until the edges crisp — the coriander and green chili come through cleanly without overwhelming the meat

Seekh Kabab

Ground lamb or beef mixed with onion and herbs, packed onto skewers and grilled over charcoal — smoky and juicy when ordered fresh off the grill

Mantu

Steamed Afghan dumplings filled with seasoned ground beef and onion, served over a pool of garlicky yogurt and topped with tomato-based sauce — a defining dish of the cuisine

Qabuli Palaw

Afghanistan's national dish: long-grain rice slow-cooked with lamb, studded with sweet carrots and raisins — the sweetness against the savory lamb is the whole point

Bolani

Thin, crispy flatbread stuffed with spiced potato or leek filling, pan-fried and served with yogurt — a great starter or side

Lamb Chop Kabab

Bone-in lamb chops marinated and grilled over open flame — when done right, charred at the bone and tender within