| Cuisines | Afghan |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 212 473 0989 |
| Website | khyberpassnyc.com |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 34 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003 |
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4.3 based on 41 reviews
Khyber Pass Afghani Restaurant
| Cuisine type | Afghan | |
| Price range | $30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | East Village |
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About Khyber Pass Afghani Restaurant
Khyber Pass Afghani Restaurant serves traditional Afghan dishes in cozy settings. This East Village restaurant offers an extensive menu that features traditional favorites like lentil soup, curries, lamb dishes and kebabs. It also boasts a nice range of entrées with a splash of Asian fare such as pistachios and basmati rice.
A popular haunt for village locals and NYU students, this restaurant is an ideal choice for a romantic date. The dinner menu comes with a special prix-fixe option for two. Complement your meal with a drink from the bar menu or a swing from one of the restaurant’s several hookah pipes. Khyber Pass Afghani Restaurant is open Mondays to Sundays.
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Kababs
| Barg | $15.95 | Thender Pieces of fillet mignon, marinated with saffron and spices, served with choice of rice and grilled tomatoes |
| Koobideh | $13.95 | Mildly spiced patties of minced lean beef: served with choice of rice and grilled tomatoes |
| Kebab-e-Sultani | $18.95 | Skewers of barg and skewers of Koobideh: served with choice of rice and grilled tomatoes |
| Morgh | $13.95 | Tender Pieces of boneless chicken, marinated in garlic, oninos, and spices: served with choice of rice and grilled tomatoes |
| Joojeh | $13.95 | Marinated cornish game hen: served with choice of rice and grilled tomatoes |
| Shish Kabab (Bara) | $15.95 | Chunks of boneless lamb, marinated in onions, garlic and spices; served with choice of rice and grilled tomatoes and onions |
| Choopan ("Shephered's Kebab") | $15.95 | Lamb chops marinated with fresh herbs garlic and spices; served with rice and grilled tomatoes |
| Combination Kabab | $20.00 | 1/2 skewer of Bara, 1/2 skewer Morgh and skewer of Koobideh; served with brown rice and salad |
| Chicken Adana | $13.95 | Grounded chicken marinated with garlic onion herbs and spices served with rice and grill tomato |
Entree
| Quorma Sabzee with Lamb | $13.95 | Spicy sautee of chopped spinach, coriander and scallions, with morsels of tender lamb; served with white basmati rice |
| Quorma Bedenjan with Lamb | $13.95 | Eggplant sauteed with onions, green peppers, tomatoes and topped with tender lamb; served with brown basmati rice |
| Kabuli Palow with Lamb | $14.95 | Brown basmati rice topped with raisins, silvered carrots and almonds; served with tender chunks of lamb |
| Shireen Palow | $14.95 | Exotic rice dish cooked with orange peels, saffron, almonds and pistachios, served with grilled cornish game hen |
| Quorma Chalow | $14.95 | Lamb, sauteed with onions and tomatoes; served with white basmati rice |
| Kofta Chalow | $13.95 | Meat balls sauteed with onion, garlic, tomato sauce and spices; served with white rice |
| Fesenjan | $14.50 | Sweet and sour pieces of boneless chicken flavoured with walnuts and pomegranate juice; served with white rice |
| Lowand Chalow | $13.95 | Tender morsels of boneless chicken sauteed in a savory yogurt sauce seasoned with spices; served with white rice |
| Badenjan Bouranee | $12.50 | Eggplant slices layered over mint yogurt, topped with savory meat sauce and garnished with parsley |
| Chicken Curry | $14.50 | Chicken sauteed with oninos, green peppers, tomatoes, and curry; served with basmati rice |
| Lamb Curry | $16.50 | Pieces of lamb sauteed with onions, green peppers, tomatoes and curry; served with basmati rice |
Appetizer
| Ashak | $5.95 | Steamed scallion dumpling with yogurt-mint sauce; with or without meat |
| Mantoo | $5.95 | Steamed dumpling filled with beef, onion and spices; topped with yogurt and meat sauce |
| Boulanee | $5.50 | Turnover filled with scallion; with yogurt dip |
| Boulanee Kachaloo | $5.50 | Turnover filled with potatoes, herbs and spices, with yogurt dip |
| Badenjan Bouranee | $5.95 | Sauteed eggplant slices topped with yogurt-mint sauce; with or without meat |
| Sambosa | $5.50 | Crispy deep-fried dumpling stuffed with beef, split peas and spices; with yogurt dip |
| Fesenjan | $6.95 | Sweet and sour tender pieces of boneless chicken flavored with walnuts and pomegranate juice |
| Combo Turnover | $14.50 | Sambosa, Boulanee Kadu and Boulanee Kachaloo |
| Humus | $5.50 | Chickpeas spread topped with olive oil and spices |
Vegetarian Dishes
| Kabuli Palow | $12.95 | Browned basmati rice topped with raisins, slivered carrots and almonds, served with a choice of spinach, eggplant, pumpkin or red kidney beans |
| Lubia Palow | $10.50 | Sauteed red kidney beans with onions, garlic and tomatoes, served with brown rice |
| Quorma Bedenjan | $11.95 | Eggplant sauteed with onion, tomatoes and green pepper; served with browned basmati rice |
| Bouranee Badenjan | $10.95 | Eggplant sliced layered over mint yogurt, garnished with fresh parcely |
| Sabze Chalow | $11.50 | Spicy sauteed chopped spinach and scallions, served with white rice |
| Shireen Palow | $12.95 | Exotic rice dish cooked with orange peels, saffron, almonds and pistachios; served with a choice of spinach, eggplant, pumpkin or red kidney beans |
| Quorma Kadu | $11.95 | Pumpkin sauteed with onions, tomatoes and spices; served with basmati rice |
| Bamia Chalow | $11.95 | Okra sauteed with onions, tomatoes and spices; served with white basmati rice |
| Kachaloo Chalow | $11.50 | Potatoes sauteed with onions, tomatoes and spices; served with white rice |
Authentic Afghani Pasta Dishes
| Asheh Keshida | $10.50 | Homemade noodles in tangy yogurt sauce, drizzled with sauteed garlic and butter |
| Asheh Keshida Lubia | $10.50 | Homemade noodles in tangy yogurt sauce, topped with red kidney beans amd butter |
| Ashak | $10.95 | |
| Mantoo | $10.95 | Steamed dumpling filled with minced beef, onions, herbs and spices; topped with yogurt and meat sauce |
| Asheh Gooshti | $10.95 | Homemade noodles with yogurt topped with mildly spiced meat sauce |
Salads
| Herb Salad | $7.50 | Chopped fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers; topped with fresh herbs; served with house dressing |
| Greek Salad | $7.95 | Chopped fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, green pepper, olives and feta cheese; with vinegar-oil |
| Masto Khiar | $5.50 | Homemade yogurt with chopped cucumbers and mint |
| Salad Shirazee | $5.95 | Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, scallion and mint leaves, with lemon juice and olive oil dressing |
| Panir Sabzee | $5.95 | Fresh mint, watercress, basil leaves, scallions, radishes, feta cheese |
Soups & Side Dishes
| Side Order of Vegetarian | $5.95 | Choice of spinach, eggplant, beans, pumkin or okra |
| Extra Bread | $2.00 | |
| Ashe Soup | $3.95 | Traditional vegetable soup with homemade noodles and yogurt; with or without meat |
| Dish of White Rice | $6.00 | |
| Toorshi | $3.00 | Mixed pickled vegetables |
Desserts
| Baklava | $4.00 | Rich layered dessert made with nuts and honey |
| Firnee | $3.95 | Traditional afghan milk pudding with pistachios and rose water |
| Cheese Cake | $4.95 | Topping with strawberry syrup |
| Jalebee | $3.95 | 2 Pc. sweet pastry with honey, topping with crushed pistachio |
Coffee
| Turkish Coffee | $2.95 | |
| Espresso | $2.25 | |
| Coconut Cream Coffee | $3.95 | |
| Cappuccino | $3.95 | |
| House Coffee | $2.25 |
Tea
| Pot of Moroccan Tea | $5.95 | Fresh mint leaves with green tea |
| Earl gray, Darjeeling, Peppermints or Chamomile | $1.95 | |
| Pot of Green Tea | $4.95 | |
| Cardamom Tea | $2.50 | |
| Shir-Chay | $5.95 | Traditional Afghani tea with milk, cardamom and rose water |
| Pot of Persian Tea | $4.95 | |
| Ice Tea | $2.95 |
Beverages
| Juice | $2.50 | Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple |
| Mango Lassi | $4.95 | |
| Dough-Natural Yogurt Drink | $2.50 | Salty or Sweet |
| Soda | $2.00 | Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Seltzer, Ginger Ale, Orange |
| Sparkling Water | $6.50 |
Chef's Specials
| Casablanca | $15.95 | Choice of lamb shanks, chicken leg quarter or vegetables such as sweet potato, pumpkin, zucchini, turnips with caramelized onions and raisins served with choice of rice or couscous |
| Couscous | $15.95 | Served with choice of lamb shanks, chicken leg quarter or vegetables |
| Tajine | $15.95 | Lamb tajine, chicken tajine or vegetable tajine, served with choice of couscous or rice |
| Chicken Shishlick | $14.95 | Tender pieces of chicken breast marinated with garlic, onions, and spices; served with grilled vegetables and basmati rice |
| Traditional Afgnai Dinner for Two | $49.95 | Two soups, any two choices of appetizers, one choice of kebab (Lamb, Beef or Chicken), Kabuli Palow w/lamb, Dessert and Tea or Coffee |
| Bamia Chalow | $11.95 | Okra sauteed with onions, tomatoes and spices; served with white basmati rice |
| Kachaloo Chalow | $11.50 | Potatoes sauteed with onions, tomatoes and spices; served with white rice |
| Mahicha Palow (Lamb Shanks) | $15.95 | Lamb shanks cooked with onions, garlic, herbs and spices; served with basmati rice |
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