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Afghan Delights



Appetizers



Mix Bolani (Leek & Potato)

Traditional Afghan stuffed flatbread filled with a savory blend of leek and mashed potato, pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with our house chutney.

$14

Mix Bolani (Leek & Potato)

Chicken Samosa (3 pieces)

Delicate pastry triangles filled with spiced minced chicken, herbs, and onions. Fried until crispy and served with our signature chutney.

$10

Chicken Samosa (3 pieces)

Veggie Samosa (3 pieces)

Golden, crispy pastries filled with a savory mix of potatoes, peas, and Afghan spices. Served with refreshing chutney.

$10

Veggie Samosa (3 pieces)

Soup of the Day

A warm and comforting bowl of homemade soup. Ask about today’s flavor – made fresh daily with seasonal ingredients.

$5

Soup of the Day



Main Courses



Kabuli Palaw

Afghanistan’s national dish – aromatic basmati rice cooked with tender veal, caramelized carrots, and sweet raisins.

$18

Kabuli Palaw

Lamb Tikka Kabab

Juicy marinated lamb skewers grilled to perfection. Served with fresh bread and house salad.

$18

Lamb Tikka Kabab

Beef Tikka Kabab

Flavorful beef skewers grilled over open flame. Served with warm bread and salad.

$16

Beef Tikka Kabab

Chicken Tikka Kabab

Tender, spiced chicken skewers char-grilled for smoky flavor. Served with bread and salad.

$16

Chicken Tikka Kabab

Beef Koobideh Kabab

Seasoned ground beef skewers grilled and served with Afghan bread and a crisp salad.

$16

Beef Koobideh Kabab

Chapli Kabab

Spiced ground beef patties pan-fried for a crispy edge and juicy center. Served with bread, chutney, salad, and your choice of rice or fries.

$15

Chapli Kabab

Lamb Chops

Marinated lamb chops grilled and served with salad, chutney, and freshly baked bread.

$29

Lamb Chops



Karahi Specialties

(Served in a hot pot with fresh bread and salad)



Goat Karahi Shinwari

Traditional Shinwari-style goat cooked with tomatoes, garlic, and green chilies in a sizzling pot.

$29

Goat Karahi Shinwari

Chicken Karahi Shinwari

Tender chicken slow-cooked in tomatoes, spices, and herbs for deep flavor.

$25

Chicken Karahi Shinwari

Lamb Karahi Shinwari

Boneless lamb simmered in spiced tomato-based sauce for bold flavor.

$29

Lamb Karahi Shinwari

Daal Chana Karahi

Lentils stewed with onions, tomatoes, and Afghan spices – hearty, healthy, and full of flavor.

$18

Daal Chana Karahi



Wraps



Chicken Kebab Wrap

Grilled chicken tikka wrapped in warm bread with vegetables and sauces.

$11

Chicken Kebab Wrap

Beef Kebab Wrap

Grilled beef tikka in a fresh wrap with house salad and chutney.

$11

Beef Kebab Wrap

Chapli Kebab Wrap

Crispy chapli kabab wrapped with veggies and sauces for a flavorful bite.

$11

Chapli Kebab Wrap



Pizza & Bolani



Cheese Pizza

Classic cheese pizza with Afghan-style crust.

Small

$8


Large

$12

Cheese Pizza

Veggie Pizza

Topped with assorted vegetables, Afghan spices, and melted cheese.

$12

Veggie Pizza

Mix Bolani (Leek & Potato)

Traditional Afghan stuffed flatbread filled with a savory blend of leek and mashed potato, pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with our house chutney.

$14

Mix Bolani (Leek & Potato)



Family Platters



Family Platter (Serves 3)

Includes: 2 Chicken Tikka Skewers 2 Beef Shami Skewers 1 Beef Tikka Skewer 1 Chapli Kabab Served with rice, salad, chutney, and freshly baked bread.

$55

 Family Platter (Serves 3)



Sides & Extras



Rice

$10

Rice

Tandoori Bread (Naan)

$3

Tandoori Bread (Naan)

Paratha

$5

Paratha

Side Salad

$5

Side Salad

1 Skewer Lamb

$6

1 Skewer Lamb

1 Skewer Chicken Tikka

$6

1 Skewer Chicken Tikka

1 Skewer Beef Kabab

$6

1 Skewer Beef Kabab



Drinks



Bottled Water

$2

Bottled Water

Canned Soda

$2

Canned Soda

Energy Drinks

$3

Energy Drinks

Green Tea (Pot)

$10

Green Tea (Pot)

Milk Tea

$6

Milk Tea



Sweets & Desserts



Rasmalai (2 pieces)

Soft cheese patties soaked in sweetened milk, delicately flavored with cardamom.

$6

Rasmalai (2 pieces)

Baklava (2 pieces)

Layers of flaky pastry with crushed nuts and syrup – a rich and satisfying treat.

$6

Baklava (2 pieces)

Sheer Yakh (Afghan Ice Cream)

Homemade Afghan-style ice cream infused with cardamom and rosewater.

$8

Sheer Yakh (Afghan Ice Cream)



Breakfast (Available during breakfast hours)



Sheer Chai & Paratha

Traditional milk tea served with warm, flaky paratha.

$13

Sheer Chai & Paratha

Vegetable Chives Bolani

Stuffed flatbread with chives, spinach, cilantro, garlic, and green onions.

Vegetable Bolani

$14


Potato Bolani

$14

Vegetable Chives Bolani

Cheese Mix Plate

Melted goat and cheddar cheese served with paratha and milk tea.

$25


Scrambled Eggs

Fluffy eggs served with paratha and your choice of milk tea or coffee.

$15

Scrambled Eggs

Fried Eggs

Sunny-side-up or over-easy eggs served with paratha and milk tea.

$15

Fried Eggs

Paratha

$5

Paratha

Green Tea (Pot)

$10

Green Tea (Pot)

Milk Tea

$6

Milk Tea

About Arman Cafe

Serving authentic Afghan cuisine in El Cajon, CA, Arman Café brings tradition, flavor, and warmth to every meal.

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351 W Main Street, El Cajon, CA

Phone: (619) 277-0799

Email: info@armancafe.net

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