Afghan Horsemen Restaurant
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We are the first Afghan restaurant in Canada, serving Vancouver and the surrounding Lower Mainland for over 41 years. We are pleased to bring you the finest authentic Afghani food in British Columbia, Canada. Our family-managed restaurant has been serving gourmet Afghan cuisine made from the freshest ingredients since 1974. Our award winning restaurant offers delectable Afghani dishes for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Come join us and explore the rich cultural wealth of The Afghan Horsemen Restaurant with delicious recipes that will take you through a culinary journey of mouth-watering Afghan dishes and will leave your palate craving for more. more... See more text

Cuisine type

  • Afghan,
  • Mediterranean,

Features

  • Restaurant With Terrace,

Atmosphere

  • Casual,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
202-1833 Anderson St, Vancouver, BC V6H 4E5
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Opening Hours *Holiday hours

Monday
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Rates:

  • $11 To $25,

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Menu & Prices

Appetizers MENU - Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

HUMUS

Afghan style lentil dip with pita

$5.95

SABZI MAST

Spinach & yogurt dip with pita

$5.95

KHAYAR MAST

Yogurt & cucumber dip with pita

$5.95

3 DIP COMBO

A combination of Humus, Sabzi Mast & Khayar Mast with Pita

$8.95

EGGPLANT DIP

Baked eggplant topped with Chaka & served with Pita

$6.95

PAKAWRA

Batter fried potatoes with Chaka dip

$6.95

CHICKEN PAKAWRA

Batter fried chicken served with hot chutney

$10.95

SAMBOSA (Vegetarian)

Specially spiced mixed veggies and potato, wrapped in dough & deep fried, served with Chaka

$6.95 (3 Pieces) Extra Piece $2.50

POTATO BOULANY

Whole wheat crust stuffed with mashed potatoes, onions & green onions, pan fried & served with Chaka (sour cream & yogurt)

$7.50 Add Ground Beef $1.00

SPINACH & FETA BOULANY

Whole wheat crust stuffed with spinach & feta cheese

$8.50

COMBINATION APPETIZER

A plate of Humus, Sabzi Mast, Salata with Feta Cheese & Pakawra, all served with pita

$13.95

APPETIZER PLATTER

A platter of Salata with Feta Cheese, Humus, Sabzi Mast, Boulany & Sambosa, all served with Chaka (sour cream & yogurt) and Pita

Serves Two $17.95

Salads MENU - Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

SALATA

Mixed onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers & mint flakes with our homemade Cilantro dressing (Dressing contains Walnuts)

$7.95

SALATA WITH FETA CHEESE & CHICKEN

Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, red onions, sliced almonds, topped with grilled boneless Chicken Kebab & Feta Cheese, served with our homemade Cilantro dressing (Dressing contains Walnuts)

$12.95

Homemade Soups

AUSH SOUP

Special Afghan Noodle Soup, cooked in a mixture of onions, garlic, tomatoes, different herbs, mixed with yogurt & mint flakes

$4.95 With Ground Beef $6.25

KOCHA SOUP

Special Afghan Lentil Soup (mixed lentils & beans)

$5.75 With Ground Beef & Chaka $6.75

Side Dishes

BADENJAN BORANI

Baked Eggplant with herbs topped with Chaka

$6.95

DAHL

Yellow Lentil Stew

$5.95

DOLMAH

Stuffed cabbage roll, topped with ground beef OR vegetarian

$5.25

KABULI PALAW

Baked rice topped with sauteed carrots, raisins & almonds

$5.95

PITA BREAD

Whole Wheat Pita Bread

$1.25

Main Course MENU - Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

DOLMAH

Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes & herbs, baked to perfection, served with ground beef and Chaka (sour cream & yogurt)

$14.95

AUSHAK

Ravioli stuffed with cheese, topped with cooked spinach, Chaka (sour cream & yogurt), ground beef, spices & herbs

$14.95

AFGHAN AUSHAK

Homemade Afghan ravioli which consists of a dough wrapper stuffed with leeks & cilantro, topped with Chaka (sour cream & yogurt), ground beef, spices & herbs

$18.95

MANTU

A dough wrapper filled with a mixture of spiced minced beef, onions and herbs, steamed and topped with Chaka (a mixture of homemade yogurt and sour cream) and our special vegetable sauce

$18.95

LAMB SHOULDER

Tender marinated pieces of Lamb Shoulder served with Baked Rice, Salata with Feta Cheese, Pakawra (batter fried potatoes) & Chaka (sour cream & yogurt dip)

$17.95

KARAHI

Grilled Lamb or Chicken Shish Kebab, served with fried eggs, sauteed onions, green peppers & tomatoes, served sizzling hot. (An authentic Afghan dish)

$17.95

Traditional Specialties MENU - Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

KABULI PALAW

Baked rice topped with Kabuli (sauteed carrots, raisins & almonds), served with spinach, cauliflower, potato, and your choice of meat

$18.95

BADENJAN BORANI

Baked Eggplant with herbs, topped with Chaka (sour cream & yogurt), served with baked rice, spinach, and your choice of meat.

$18.95

DAHL PALAW

Lentil Stew served with baked rice, spinach, and your choice of meat.

$18.95

From Our Grill

LAMB SHISH KEBAB

marinated skewer of New Zealand Boneless Lamb

$17.95

CHICKEN SHISH KEBAB

marinated skewer of Boneless Chicken Breast

$16.95

BEEF SHISH KEBAB

marinated skewer of Top Sirloin Beef

$17.50

COMBO KEBAB

One big skewer of all kebabs (Lamb, Chicken & Beef)

$18.95

Specialty Platters MENU - Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

Veggie or Meat

KEBAB PLATTER DELIGHT

This Meat Lovers Special starts with an appetizer of Humus & Sabzi Mast, Salata with Feta Cheese, and Whole Wheat Pita Bread. The main dish includes Chicken Shish Kebab, Lamb Shish Kebab, Beef Shish Kebab, Lamb Shoulder, served with sauteed onions in vinegar, Salata (minced salad), Pakawra (batter fried potatoes), Chaka (sour cream & yogurt dip), & our special Pita Bread.

*** Baked Rice with Kabuli served at your request***

Serves Two $51.95

HORSEMEN\'S SPECIAL PLATTER

This combination of Meat & Veggie Platter starts with an appetizer of Humus & Sabzi Mast, Salata with Feta Cheese, and Whole Wheat Pita Bread. The main dish includes Boneless Chicken Shish Kebab, Lamb Shish Kebab, Lamb Shoulder, Baked Rice, Baked Eggplant, Dolmah (cabbage roll), Pakawra (batter fried potatoes), & Chaka (sour cream & yogurt dip)

*** Beef Shish Kebab may be substituted for Lamb Shish Kebab ***

Serves Two $47.95

VEGAN\'S PLATTER DELIGHT

This Vegan variety starts with an appetizer of Humus, Salata & Whole Wheat Pita Bread. The main dish includes Baked Rice with Kabuli Topping (saut�ed carrots, raisons & almonds), Sabzi, Dahl (yellow lentil stew), Cauliflower, and Pakawra (batter fried potatoes), with a vegetarian sauce dip.

Serves Two $39.95

VEGETARIAN\'S PLATTER DELIGHT

This Vegetarian variety starts with an appetizer of Humus & Sabzi Mast, Salata with Feta Cheese, and Whole Wheat Pita Bread. The main dish includes Baked Rice with Kabuli Topping (sauteed carrots, raisons & almonds), served with Aushak (Afghan Ravioli), Baked Eggplant, Dahl (yellow lentil stew), Pakawra (batter fried potatoes), and Chaka (sour cream & yogurt dip)

Serves Two $38.95

Vegitarian Dishes MENU - Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

VEGETARIAN SPECIAL

This variety plate includes baked rice with Kabuli topping (sauteed carrots, raisins & almonds), served with baked eggplant, Dahl (lentil stew), Salata with Feta Cheese, Pakawra (batter fried potatoes) & Chaka

$15.95

VEGETARIAN LOVER\'S SPECIAL

This variety includes baked rice with Kabuli topping (sauteed carrots, raisins & almonds), served with Ravioli stuffed with Cheese, Dahl (lentil stew), Salata with Feta Cheese, Pakawra (batter fries potatoes) & Chaka

$15.95

DOLMAH

Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes & herbs, then baked to perfection, Served with Chaka (sour cream & yogurt), & our special veggie sauce

$13.95

AUSHAK

Ravioli stuffed with cheese, topped with cooked spinach, Chaka (sour cream & yogurt) & our special veggie sauce (tomato based)

$13.95

AFGHAN AUSHAK

Homemade Afghan ravioli which consists of a dough wrapper stuffed with leeks & cilantro, topped with Chaka (sour cream & yogurt), spices & herbs

$17.95

VEGAN PLATE

For strict Vegan�s, we have a plate of baked rice with Kabuli topping (saut�ed carrots, raisins & almonds), Dahl (lentil stew), cauliflower, Salata & Pakawra (batter fried potatoes), with a vegetarian sauce dip.

$15.95

KABULI PALAW

Baked rice topped with Kabuli (saut�ed carrots, raisins & almonds), served with cooked spinach, potato, cauliflower & Chaka (sour cream & yogurt dip)

$14.95

BADENJAN BORANI

Baked eggplant with herbs, topped with Chaka (sour cream & yogurt), served with baked rice, cooked spinach & potato

$14.95
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