NOTES:
We deliver orders from our full-menu within a five-mile radius!
Please see our food allergen notice at the very bottom.
Appetizers
SEEMYAN — 10 | Crispy lentil noodles served with julienned bell pepper, onion, cucumber, & cilantro. Served with our sweet & spicy chef’s special dressing. (V)
NARGIS KEBAB – 10 | Organic fresh hard-boiled egg wrapped in a mixture of ground beef, lentils & authentic Afghan spices, fried & served with a red & white dressing.
DOLMEH E KALAM – 10 | Cabbage roll stuffed with rice, bell pepper, onion, cilantro & celery. Served with our roasted red pepper dressing. (V)
POTATO SKINS – 8 | Potato skins sauteed with garlic, tomato, jalapeno, and Afghan spices. Garnished with cilantro. (V)
VEGAN CHAPLI KEBAB – 15 | Tofu patties fried in corn oil and seasoned with chili powder & Afghan spices. Topped with cilantro, chopped onion, tomato, ginger, coriander & green chilies. Sprinkled with lemon juice & served with a mildly spicy white vegan dip & green chutney. Garnished with shredded potatoes. (V)
SAMBOSA – 8 | Three-piece, fried pastry appetizer with a savory filling of potatoes & green peas, served with chef’s special sauce.
GARLIC TANDOORI NAAN – 3 | With cilantro, baked in tandoori clay oven
CHEESE + VEGGIES TANDOORI NAAN – 4
Soup & Salad
AUSH E TUND – 10 | A hearty soup of handmade noodles, garbanzo beans, seasonal vegetables, roasted red pepper, cilantro, onions, garlic & mint. Topped with yogurt, ground beef & Afghan spices.
AFGHAN SALAD – 8 | Diced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers & chopped cilantro with a fresh citrus dressing. (V)
SHURWA E GHUSHT – 8 | Lamb broth cooked with cubed lamb, red peppers, carrots, potatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic & green chilies. Served with fresh Afghan bread.
SOUP E DAAL – 8 | Curried lentils cooked with seasonal vegetables. (V)
WINTER SOUP | Mantu (your choice of beef, vegetarian, or vegan), seasonal veggies, including butternut squash, drizzled with yogurt dressing and garnished with mint and cilantro.
The Mantu (Traditional Afghan Dumplings)
BEEF MANTU – 16 | Homemade pastry shell stuffed with ground beef cooked with ginger, garlic paste, cilantro, turmeric, & coriander. Sprinkled with dried mint & served alongside microgreens with yogurt, split pea & tomato sauce. Drizzled with white & red dressing.
VEGETARIAN MANTU (Version #1) – 12 | Homemade pastry shell stuffed with shredded butternut squash, chopped onion, cilantro & mint. Topped with yogurt, sprinkled with dried mint & served with red kidney bean & tomato sauce. Drizzled with white & red dressing.
VEGETARIAN MANTU (Version #2) – 12 | Homemade pastry shell stuffed with purple cabbage, green & red pepper, and onion, served with a red pepper dressing.
VEGAN MANTU – 14 | Homemade pastry shell stuffed with tofu, tri-colored bell peppers, chopped onion, ginger & garlic. Sprinkled with dried mint & served in red kidney bean sauce with a mildly spicy white vegan dressing. Drizzled with white & red dressing. (V)
Entrees
All entrées served with your choice of rice.
Chicken Entrees
CHICKEN KOOBIDEH – 20 | Ground Fresh chicken breast, mixed with minced onions, garlic, cilantro, minced bell pepper & traditional saffron seasoning. Skewered, cooked in tandoor clay & served with red & white chutneys. (May contain Gluten)
CHICKEN CHAPLI KEBAB – 20 | Ground fresh chicken breast mixed with chili powder, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, , ginger, coriander & green chilies. Pan fried & sprinkled with Fresh Cilantro. Served with shredded, spiced potato fries.
CHICKEN TIKKA KEBAB – 25 | Fresh chicken breast , thigh or Tenders pieces in an aromatic marinade of yogurt, citrus & Afghan spices. Skewered, grilled and served with Sautee vegetables.
HALF TANDOORI CHICKEN KEBAB – 14 | Fresh Bone in Half chicken marinated in chef’s special seasoning, cayenne, chili, turmeric, ginger, garlic, yogurt & saffron, cooked in a tandoori clay oven. Served with fresh tandoori naan. Comes with your choice of rice, fries, or Afghan salad.
Beef Entrees
BEEF KOOBIDEH – 24 | A mixture of ground beef, minced onions, red & green peppers, cilantro, jalapeños & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered & broiled.
BEEF CHAPLI KEBAB – 24 | Ground beef patties marinated in Afghan spices, sumac, red chili powder, cilantro, onion, tomato, egg, ginger, coriander, and green chilies. Sprinkled with lemon juice and served with shredded potato fries.
BEEF TIKKA KEBAB – 26 | Beef tenderloin in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered, cooked in tandoor clay oven & garnished with grilled vegetables.
Lamb Entrees
LAMB SHISH KEBAB – 30 | Lamb in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered & grilled with seasonal vegetables.
LAMB CHOPAN KEBAB – 32 | Lamb chops in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion, garlic, ginger & sumac. Grilled and served with potato burani & grilled vegetables.
LAMB SHANK – 28 | Braised lamb shank with cherry tomatoes & vegetables cooked & served with lentils in tomato sauce & citrusy Afghan spices.
Seafood Entrees
CHEF'S SHRIMP SPECIAL – 22 | Grilled & served with chef’s special sauce.
ATLANTIC SALMON – 30 | Wild-caught salmon filet, seared & baked. Served in a lemon butter sauce.
SEARED SCALLOPS – 22 | Served with chef’s special sauce.
Vegetable Entrees
BANJAN BORANI – 16 | Oven Baked Sliced eggplant, tossed with seasonal vegetables & authentic Afghan seasonings. Served with yogurt dressing and Roasted Pepper Dressing and Garnished with & dried mint. (V)
BORANI E KADO – 16 | baked Sliced butternut squash, tossed with bell peppers , Onion & baked with tomatoes and traditional Afghan seasonings. Served on yogurt dressing . (V)
MURCH E DOLMA – 16 | Bell pepper cups stuffed with basmati rice & vegetables, cooked in tomato sauce & seasoned with Afghan spices. Served with red pepper dressing. (V)
KACHALOO E DASHI – 8 | Slices of organic potato baked with assorted vegetables, seasoned with Afghan spices served with green & red chutney. (V)
Curry/Karahi
BEEF KOFTA CURRY – | Meatball curry, cooked in a rich tomato sauce, garlic, onion & chef’s special spices, served with saffron rice.
CHICKEN + VEGETABLE KARAHI – 20 | Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro & Afghan spices.
BEEF KOOBIDEH KARAHI – 20 | Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro & Afghan spices.
SHRIMP KARAHI | Shrimp cooked in a creamy red pepper sauce with veggies.
Rice
ZERESHK PALLOW – 8 | A pilaf of steamed rice cooked with Saffron flavor and Garnished with Cranberry
KABULI PALLOW – 8 | A pilaf of steamed rice mixed with raisins & carrots, flavored with cumin & cardamom.
ZAMARUT PALLOW – 8 | A pilaf of steamed rice Fresh Minced baby spinach, dill weed, & garlic.
Burgers
BEEF CHAPLI KEBAB BURGER – 12 | Ground beef patties marinated in Afghan spices, sumac, red chili powder, cilantro, onion, tomato, ginger, coriander & green chilies. Served on a burger bun. Optional American cheese. Comes with your choice Afghan salad or fries with chef’s special dipping sauce.
CHICKEN CHAPLI KEBAB BURGER – 12 | Ground chicken patties marinated and seasoned with chili powder, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, ginger, coriander & green chilies. Pan-fried and sprinkled with lemon juice. Served on a burger bun. Comes with your choice Afghan salad or fries with chef’s special dipping sauce.
VEGAN CHAPLI KEBAB BURGER – 10 | Safflower-fried soybean patties seasoned with chili powder, cilantro, chopped onion, tomato, ginger, coriander & green chilies. Sprinkled with lemon juice and served with a mildly spicy white vegan dip and green chutney. Served on a burger bun. Comes with your choice Afghan salad or fries with chef’s special dipping sauce.
Rolls
BEEF KOOBIDEH ROLL – 12 | Ground beef, minced onions & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered and broiled. Served in Afghan tandoori naan with chef’s special dipping sauce. Served with fries.
CHICKEN KOOBIDEH ROLL – 12 | Chicken, minced onions & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered and broiled. Served in Afghan tandoori naan with chef’s special dipping sauce. Served with fries.
Pizza
TANDOORI CHICKEN OR SHRIMP KEBAB PIZZA – 12 | Tandoori chicken or shrimp kebab marinated in Afghan spices, with homemade naan, roasted red pepper sauce, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, green pepper, onion & chef's special dipping sauce with homemade chutney
GRILLED VEGGIES PIZZA OR CHEESE PIZZA – 12 | Grilled vegetable pizza or cheese pizza, with homemade naan, roasted red pepper garlic-citrus sauce, red pepper, green pepper, onion & chef's special garlic dipping sauce with homemade chutney
PICK YOUR NAAN FLAVOR
Tandoori garlic naan – 3
Tandoori cheese & veggies naan, garlic flavor – 3
Cheese & chili tandoori naan – 3
Plain tandoori naan – 2
Cocktails
KANDAHAR MULE – 10 | Tito’s, lime juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer
MANTU – 10 | Captain Morgan, lime juice, fresh mint, syrup, soda, pomegranate, sweet rim
DARK & STORMY – 8 | Gosling’s Black Seal Bermuda Rum topped with Gosling’s Ginger Beer
JAGHORI GIN & TONIC – 10 | Hendrick’s, tonic, fresh mint, pomegranate
THE RICHMONDER – 8 | Your classic mojito with fresh mint & housemade lime juice.
MAKER'S & POMEGRANATE – 9 | Maker’s Mark, fresh mint, lime juice, soda, pomegranate
NEGRONI – 9 | Tanqueray, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange wheel
CARYTOWN SUNSET – 9 | Lunazul tequila with pomegranate & orange juice
VINA PA VINA NA PAKEZHI – 8 | Red wine, Courvoisier, orange juice, fresh fruit
Wine & Beer
Ask about our rotating and seasonal wine & beer lists.
FOOD ALLERGEN NOTICE: All food at The Mantu could be contaminated with gluten and spices like paprika, sumac, bell peppers, pomegranate powder, garam masala, and other ingredients. When you place your order, please let us know if you have any allergies to these ingredients, or any other notable allergies that the restaurant should be made aware of prior to food preparation. While The Mantu does not serve raw or under-cooked food, we must also note that consuming raw meat like seafood, shellfish, poultry, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. To ensure the safety of our guests, please be aware that the diner/customer has the responsibility to communicate with restaurant staff any allergies you may have so we can make accommodations, if possible. The Mantu restaurant is not responsible for any allergies to ingredients that have not been previously communicated by the diner/customer.