Spiced kebabs and filled dumplings anchor Afghan food at Afghan Kebab House in New York, NY, with pickup available for your meal.
Order onlineChicken Breast Kebab
$26.95
Spice-marinated chicken breast kebab comes with a choice of rice.
“My wife and I have been going here (including the old location) for 40 years, and we cannot love it more! The chicken breast kebab and the naringe pulau is incredible with the white sauce, can’t recommend enough!”
Lamb Tikka Kebab
$29.95
Spice-marinated lamb chunks served as a kebab, with a choice of rice.
“We had great meals. Lamb Kebab was very good. My dining companions liked their turmeric chicken. Rice with our dishes was excellent. Good bread was served. The owner is friendly. Definitely worth walking over to First Avenue for this.”
Beef Kofta Kebab
$27.95
Herbed, spiced ground beef is grilled into a kebab; choose a rice.
“The food at Afghan Kebab House is absolutely delicious. Every dish is full of flavor and clearly made with care. The portions are very generous, so you definitely get great value for your money. The kofta kebab, chicken, and lamb are perfectly cooked—juicy, tender, and well-seasoned. The rice and sides complement the meals beautifully. Overall, an amazing experience with high-quality food and satisfying portions. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
Combo Kebab
$32.95
Mixed lamb, chicken, and beef kebab with a required choice of rice.
“The Afghan Kebab House is a gem for the neighborhood. It is definitely worth a journey if you live outside of the neighborhood, too. The food is delicious, authentic and the owner works very hard. One of my favorites in the city without a doubt!”
Half Chicken Tandoori
$28.95
Spiced half chicken with tandoori masala and a choice of rice.
“What a gem in NYC. Small restaurant at corner of E 71st and 2nd Avenue, it's been here for over 40 years. The food we ate - tandoori chicken and lamb chops were incredible. Also try the chocolate cake for desert. They don't serve alcohol but owner allows one to get their own bottles for no cockerage and there is a wine shop next door. Good service and a must for ones culinary diary when in NYC.”
Chicken Korma
$27.95
Chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs, spices, and a choice of rice.
Palau Zucchini
$23.95
Fresh zucchini cooks with onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices.
“Nice place, warm staff. First time having afghan food and it was very good.”
Palau Sabsi
$23.95
Spinach sauteed with cilantro, garlic, herbs, and spices; choose rice.
“I loved this place! It was our first time having Afghani cuisine and it was so delicious. We started with the Aushak Ghoushti which was good, but the real gem was the Naringe Palau. The lamb was so tender and the pistachio/orange flavor was so vibrant and delicious. I also love love loved the rose pudding. I will be thinking about it for a long time. I would strongly recommend this restaurant for anyone who likes great food and a cozy ambiance.”
Mantu
$13.95
Steamed beef dumplings topped with yogurt and tomato gravy.
“Such a nice and intimate place! We really enjoyed our dinner. The dumpling appetizers were delicious, and the bread was served fresh and hot. The highlight for me was the Kabuli Palaw — the rice with lamb, carrots, raisins, and almonds. It was absolutely delicious and honestly one of the best I’ve ever had! We will definitely return!”
Sambosa
$7.50
Fried dumplings hold seasoned ground beef, herbs, and spices.
“Great meal. Cool quiet vibe. Will be back asap !! The shrimp entree and the samosas appetizers.”
Bolanee Kadu
$7.50
A fried turnover filled with mashed pumpkin, herbs, and spices.
Bolanee Kachalou
$7.00
Fried turnover filled with mashed potatoes, herbs, and spices.
“Delicious food! Try the fried turnovers and dumplings in mint yogurt sauce — divine. Owner is a lovely guy.”
Kabuli Palau
$32.95
Lamb with brown basmati rice, carrots, raisins, and almonds.
“Delicious Kabuli Palau - would 100% go back”
Naringe Palau
$33.95
Herbed lamb sits beneath rice, orange rind, pistachios, and pine nuts.
“Simply one of the best dining experiences on the Upper East Side. The Norinj Palau is fantastic!”
Afghan Kebab House serves Afghan food with lamb, chicken and seafood kebabs, vegetable dishes cooked with onions and tomatoes, and fried turnovers filled with potatoes, pumpkin, spinach or scallions.
Aushak pairs scallion-filled boiled dumplings with minted yogurt sauce or ground beef. Mantu is steamed with a beef filling and yogurt-tomato gravy. Beef Kofta Kebab is grilled with herbs and spices.
Visit us in New York, NY for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Finish your meal with Baklava, a sweet pastry with layers filled with nuts and honey syrup, or Firnee, an Afghan pudding.
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