Lunch Menu
FOOD ALLERGEN NOTICE:
All food at The Mantu could be contaminated with gluten and spices like paprika, sumac, bell peppers, pomegranate powder, and garam masala. When you place your order, please let us know if you have any allergies to these or other 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.
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 cilantro ,served in Savory and spicy white and Green Dipping sauce
VEGAN CHAPLI KEBAB – 10 | 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)
Traditional Afghan Mantu Dumpling
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 – 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.
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)
Wrap & Rolls
BEEF KOOBIDEH Wrap & Roll – 12 | Ground beef, minced onions and traditional Afghan seasonings, skewered and broiled. Served in Afghan Tortilla Naan Bread with chef’s special dipping sauce. Served with fries.
CHICKEN KOOBIDEH Wrap & Roll – 12 | Chicken, minced onions, and traditional Afghan seasonings, skewered and broiled. Served in Afghan Tortilla Naan Bread with chef’s special dipping sauce. Served with fries.
Vegetarian Wrap & Roll -10
Grilled Seasonal Vegetable ,Onion ,Green and Red Bell Peppers Baby Spinach Served in Afghan Tortilla Naan Bread with chef’s special Green and White dipping sauce. Served with fries.
Bolani| - 8
Half Moon shaped fried Tortilla Stuffed with Savory filling of Potato, Onion, Cilantro , Green Onion Chopped Jalapeno, Served with Green and White Dipping Sauce
Sambosa - 8
| Three Piece Fried pastry filled with Savory Potato Cilantro, and Afghan Spices served with Green and White dipping sauce
Nargis Kebab -8
Hard Boiled Egg coated with Ground Beef yellow split Pease fried in Corn Oil , served with Grilled Veggies and Green and White Dipping drizzled with Red sweet & heat Sauce , sprinkle with cilantro and Afghan Spices
Vergeterian Entrees
BANJAN BORANI – 14 | 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 – 14 | baked Sliced butternut squash, tossed with bell peppers , Onion & baked with tomatoes and traditional Afghan seasonings. Served on yogurt dressing . (V)
MURCH E DOLMA – 14 | 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 – 14 | Slices of organic potato baked with assorted vegetables, seasoned with Afghan spices served with green & red chutney. (V)
Chicken Entrees
CHICKEN KOOBIDEH – 14 | 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 – 14 | Ground fresh chicken breast mixed with chili powder, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, ginger, coriander, and green chilies. Pan fried and sprinkled with fresh
CHICKEN TIKKA KEBAB – 14 | Fresh chicken breast, thigh, or tenders pieces in an aromatic marinade of yogurt, citrus, and Afghan spices. Skewered, grilled and served with sautéed vegetables.
HALF TANDOORI CHICKEN KEBAB – 14 | Fresh bone-in half chicken marinated in chef’s special seasoning, cayenne, chili, turmeric, ginger, garlic, yogurt and 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 – 16 | A mixture of ground beef, minced onions, red and green peppers, cilantro, jalapeños, and traditional Afghan seasonings skewered and broiled.
BEEF CHAPLI KEBAB – 16 | 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 – 16 | Beef tenderloin in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion and traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered, cooked in tandoor clay oven and garnished with grilled vegetables.
Lamb Entrees
LAMB SHISH KEBAB – 18 | Lamb in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion and traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered and grilled with seasonal vegetables.
LAMB CHOPAN KEBAB – 25 | Lamb chops in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion, garlic, ginger & sumac. Grilled and served with potato Burani and grilled vegetables.
LAMB SHANK – 25 | Braised lamb shank with cherry tomatoes and vegetables cooked and served with lentils in tomato sauce and citrusy Afghan spices.
Curry and Karahi
VEGETABLE KARAHI – 14 | Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro and Afghan spices
CHICKEN + VEGETABLE KARAHI – 16 | Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro and Afghan spices
BEEF KOFTA CURRY –16 | Meatball curry, cooked in a rich tomato sauce, garlic, onion, and chef’s special spices, served with saffron rice..
BEEF KOOBIDEH KARAHI – 16 | Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro. and Afghan spices.
SHRIMP KARAHI 16 | Shrimp cooked in a creamy red pepper sauce with veggies.
FOOD ALLERGEN NOTICE:
All food at The Mantu could be contaminated with gluten and spices like paprika, sumac, bell peppers, pomegranate powder, and garam masala. When you place your order, please let us know if you have any allergies to these or other 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.