Quorma Chalow Special
$25.00Tender chicken pieces sautéed with crisp green bell peppers, onions, and ripe tomatoes, served alongside fragrant rice and a fresh garden salad.
Tender chicken pieces sautéed with crisp green bell peppers, onions, and ripe tomatoes, served alongside fragrant rice and a fresh garden salad.
Charcoal-broiled ground lamb marinated in fresh grated spices, served with fragrant Afghan brown basmati rice, warm naan bread, and fresh salad.
Delicate steamed dumplings stuffed with spiced minced meat, drizzled with garlic yogurt sauce and crowned with a savory chickpea curry sauce.
Sautéed okra cooked with tender morsels of lamb in a rich tomato sauce, served alongside fluffy basmati rice and a crisp side salad.
Handcrafted Afghan noodles tossed in creamy garlic-mint yogurt sauce and topped with a rich, savory ground beef curry.
Boiled scallion and leek dumplings topped with garlic yogurt and a flavorful spiced chickpea sauce.
Silky sautéed eggplant simmered with tender lamb chunks, bell peppers, onions, and fresh tomatoes, served with basmati rice and salad.
Slow-sautéed chopped spinach infused with aromatic spices and tender pieces of lamb, accompanied by basmati rice and crisp salad.
Char-grilled marinated lamb tikka served over seasoned brown basmati rice topped with sweet caramelized carrots, raisins, toasted almonds, and fresh salad.
Tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shank smothered under aromatic brown basmati rice topped with sweet raisins and julienned carrots, served with salad.
Wood-charcoal broiled boneless chicken breast skewers seasoned with spices, served atop fragrant brown basmati rice garnished with raisins, carrots, and almonds.
Signature Afghan rice dish featuring slow-cooked seasoned meat beneath a mound of brown basmati rice, garnished with glazed carrots, raisins, almonds, and pistachios.
Mildly spiced chicken grilled over wood charcoal, served on a bed of brown basmati rice topped with sweet carrots, raisins, and crunchy almonds.
Juicy chunks of tender beef ribeye marinated with fresh aromatic spices, broiled over charcoal with onions and bell peppers, served with brown rice and salad.
Marinated leg of lamb skewered with fresh peppers and onions, broiled over wood charcoal and served with brown basmati rice and salad.
Boneless chicken marinated in house spices, broiled with crisp onions and green peppers, served alongside brown rice and fresh salad.
Fresh and refreshing fruit juice.
Chilled house-brewed iced tea served over ice.
Refreshing freshly brewed homemade Afghan iced tea.
Rich, aromatic unfiltered coffee brewed in the traditional style.
Crisp and bubbly sparkling mineral water.
Traditional tea infused with fragrant green cardamom pods.
Traditional Afghan homemade yogurt beverage seasoned with diced cucumber and dried mint.
Assorted chilled canned soft drinks.
Succulent jumbo shrimp marinated in fresh herbs and spices, broiled over wood charcoal.
Fresh codfish filet marinated in house spices and wood-charcoal broiled, served in a light fragrant sauce.
Tender filet of salmon marinated in grated seasonings and broiled over wood charcoal.
Codfish marinated in zesty fresh grated Afghan spices, broiled over charcoal for a savory heat.
Handcrafted steamed dumplings stuffed with spiced meat, served with garlic yogurt and savory meat sauce.
Smooth blended chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
Crispy chicken wings broiled over charcoal and coated in hot house-made sauce.
A sampler of favorite Afghan starters including bolanee, sambosa, and signature dips.
Lightly fried crisp turnovers stuffed with sautéed spinach, garlic, and spices, served with yogurt sauce.
Pan-fried flatbread turnover filled with seasoned mashed potatoes and herbs, paired with yogurt dip.
Boiled scallion and leek dumplings topped with creamy garlic yogurt and spiced ground meat sauce.
Pan-fried flatbread turnover stuffed with seasoned leeks and herbs, served with cool yogurt sauce.
Sautéed spiced eggplant layered with garlic yogurt sauce, served with fresh Afghan bread.
Fried turnover pastry stuffed with sweet seasoned pumpkin, served with cool yogurt sauce.
Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and fresh cilantro tossed in a tangy lemon dressing.
Sautéed pumpkin seasoned with warm spices, topped with garlic yogurt sauce and served with bread.
Golden fried pastries filled with spiced ground beef, onions, and garlic, served with garlic yogurt dip.
Additional grilled skewer of seasoned chicken or beef kofta.
A side portion of fragrant steamed Afghan basmati rice.
Choice of house white garlic yogurt sauce or spicy hot chili dip.
Side dish of spiced stewed potatoes.
Side dish of slow-simmered spiced eggplant.
Side portion of seasoned sautéed spinach.
Fresh crisp garden salad with house dressing.
Freshly baked traditional Afghan flatbread.
Side order of sautéed okra in spiced tomato sauce.
A side portion of tender chicken stewed with tomatoes, garlic, and spices.
Additional skewer of charcoal-broiled marinated lamb tikka.
Side serving of tender lamb chunks cooked in tomatoes and rich herbs.
Side portion of sweet, spiced sautéed pumpkin with garlic yogurt.
Platter of aromatic basmati rice alongside fresh garden salad.
Side dish of red kidney beans simmered in spiced tomato gravy.
Grilled tender marinated lamb kebabs served with a fresh salad.
Tender chunks of lamb simmered with fresh tomato, onion, garlic, and traditional herbs.
Char-broiled chicken breast kebab served with crisp side salad.
Family feast featuring Kabuli pulao, chicken breast kebab, badenjan buranee, bolanee turnovers, and sweet firnee dessert.
Grand feast including mixed appetizers, Kabuli pulao, chicken breast, lamb tikka, kofta kebabs, and dessert.
Boneless chicken stewed with ripe tomato, onions, garlic, and savory Afghan spices.
8 oz container of house white yogurt sauce or spicy hot dip.
16 oz container of house white or green spicy sauce.
2 oz side cup of signature house sauce.
Seasoned ground lamb broiled over wood charcoal on skewers.
Minced beef infused with grated seasonings, broiled to juicy perfection over charcoal.
Tender chunks of marinated lamb thigh broiled over wood charcoal.
Charcoal-broiled tender chicken breast marinated in fresh spices.
Combination of spiced ground beef kofta and tender chunks of marinated beef tikka.
Trio of chicken breast, beef tikka, and beef kofta kebab served for one.
Tender marinated beef skewers cooked with fresh grilled tomatoes over wood charcoal.
Juicy lamb chops marinated in fresh spices and broiled over wood charcoal.
Half chicken marinated in mild Afghan spices and roasted over charcoal.
Succulent beef chunks marinated in spices and grilled over charcoal.
Feast of lamb chop, beef kofta, chicken breast, and beef tikka kebab.
Sautéed eggplant stewed with fresh tomatoes and herbs, served with brown basmati rice.
Tender potatoes simmered in a spiced tomato gravy with basmati rice.
Sautéed okra cooked with garlic, tomatoes, and spices, served with basmati rice.
Sweet pumpkin simmered in savory aromatic spices, topped with garlic yogurt.
Fresh zucchini cooked with delicate herbs and spices, served with brown basmati rice, salad, and bread.
Red kidney beans braised in a savory onion tomato broth, served with brown rice.
Chopped spinach sautéed with herbs and spices, paired with fragrant basmati rice.
Your choice of three vegetarian dishes served with brown basmati rice, bread, and salad.
Your choice of two vegetarian dishes served with brown basmati rice, salad, and bread.
Hearty Afghan noodle soup with mixed vegetables, yogurt, dried mint, and savory ground meat.
Chilled yogurt soup seasoned with finely diced cucumber and dried mint.
Warm and comforting clear broth simmered with chicken and herbs.
Traditional noodle soup with mixed garden vegetables, topped with yogurt and mint.
Crispy layered phyllo pastry filled with crushed almonds and pistachios, soaked in sweet syrup.
Silky Afghan milk pudding seasoned with rosewater, green cardamom, pistachios, and almonds.
Nestled in Hell's Kitchen at 787 9th Avenue, Ariana Afghan Kebab has served as a beloved sanctuary for authentic Afghan cooking for over three decades. Operating with deep-rooted culinary heritage, this neighborhood icon showcases the rich, aromatic traditions of Central and South Asia. From hearth-baked flatbreads to slow-simmered stews and delicate dumplings, the kitchen emphasizes time-honored preparation methods, wood-charcoal broiling, and complex spice balances using cardamom, garlic, dried mint, and sumac.
Stepping into Ariana feels like being welcomed into a family home. The cozy dining space is hung with ornate handwoven tapestries and historical Afghan artifacts, creating a warm, relaxed ambiance far removed from the surrounding city bustle. Celebrated for genuine, attentive hospitality, the hosts guide diners through regional specialties, ensuring rapid service for pre-theater crowds while maintaining an unhurried, welcoming dining rhythm.
The menu balances smoky grilled proteins with intricate, herb-loaded dumplings and rich vegetable stews. Standout offerings include:
Dining at Ariana offers exceptional value, with generous individual entrees priced largely between $20 and $30. Entrees come complete with fragrant basmati rice, fresh garden salad, and warm bread. For larger groups or families, the restaurant offers comprehensive multi-course feasts—such as the Complete Dinner of 2 ($70) or Complete Dinner of 4 ($130)—which bundle mixed appetizers like pan-fried bolanee flatbreads, skewers of charcoal-broiled kebabs, savory vegetable stews, and rosewater-infused firnee pudding for dessert.
Ariana stands out for its extensive, dedicated plant-based and gluten-free offerings. Vegetarians can opt for custom multi-dish combinations featuring braised eggplant, sautéed spinach, or red kidney beans, while gluten-conscious guests can freely enjoy the wide selection of charcoal-broiled meat skewers and rice dishes. Situated just blocks from Broadway theaters, it provides an ideal, swift pre-show meal or a comforting late-night dinner.
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Ariana's Kabuli Palow is Afghanistan's national dish, featuring tender slow-cooked meat buried under long-grain brown basmati rice infused with aromatic spices. It is crowned with sweet caramelized julienned carrots, plump raisins, toasted almonds, and pistachios, offering a harmonious balance of sweet and savory notes.
Yes, Ariana features a dedicated menu section for vegetarian dishes, including Kadoo Buranee (spiced pumpkin), Badenhan Buranee (sautéed eggplant in garlic yogurt), Aushak (leek-stuffed dumplings), and sautéed okra. Diners can also order 2- or 3-dish vegetarian combination platters served with basmati rice, salad, and Afghan naan.
Kebabs at Ariana are marinated in fresh house-ground spices, garlic, onions, and herbs, then broiled over open wood charcoal. Protein choices range from lamb ribeye, beef kofta, and marinated chicken breast to jumbo shrimp and codfish.
Yes, Ariana offers pre-set multi-course feasts including the Complete Dinner of 2 ($70) and Complete Dinner of 4 ($130). These set meals feature a spread of appetizers (such as bolanee turnovers), signature Kabuli Palow, multiple kebab varieties, vegetable sides, and firnee (cardamom milk pudding) for dessert.
Many menu items are naturally gluten-free, including all charcoal-broiled meat and seafood kebabs served with rice, as well as classic vegetable stews like Sabzi Chalow (spinach) and Bamiya Chalow (okra). Guests can request to substitute or omit wheat naan bread when ordering.
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