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Place Category: Afghan, Catering, Delivery, Halal, Middle Eastern, Outside Dining, and Private DiningPlace Tags: Dog Friendly Patio
Welcome to Kamdesh Afghan Cuisine, an authentic Afghan culinary haven nestled in the heart of Oakland, California, where taste and tradition harmoniously unite. With over 12 years of experience, we have been proudly serving the community with a delightful array of dishes that showcase the rich and diverse flavors of Afghanistan. Our skilled chefs artfully blend aromatic spices, locally sourced ingredients, and time-honored recipes to create a dining experience that transports you to the streets of Kabul. From savory kebabs and tender lamb dishes to hearty vegetarian options and flavorful rice pilafs, our menu caters to all palates and preferences.
Restaurant available for private parties – please call to book
Full service catering available
Caterings. Weddings. Graduations
Kamdesh Afghan Cuisine - Oakland - Updated 7/3/2024
Menu and prices subject to changeAPPETIZERS
01 MANTOO ( BEEF DUMPLINGS) $9.99
Dumplings. cooked with ground beef onions, topped with special yogurt sauce.
Served with sautéed vegetables.02 AUSH (SOUP) $8.99
Authentic Afghani noodle & vegetable soup topped with homemade yogurt.
Ground beef is also optional.03 POTATO BOLANI $12.99
(Vegan) Traditional Afghani flatbread stuffed with a potato & onion filling.04 KADU BOLANI $12.99
(Vegan) Traditional Afghani flatbread stuffed with squash & onion filling.05 GANDANA BOLANI (LEEK) $13.99
(Vegan) Traditional Afghani flatbread stuffed with leek & onion filling.06 Eggplant (BonJon) Borani $10.99
(Vegan served with no yogurt)
A tasty dish of eggplant, garlic, & onions topped with a zesty yogurt sauce.07 Afghani Salad $5.99
(Vegan served with no yogurt)
A mixture of red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, & mint topped with our special house dressing.08 Sabzi (Spinach) $10.99
(Vegan) A combination of spinach & scallions cooked in our special spices.09 KAMDESH SPECIAL HOUSE SALAD $6.99
(Vegan) A mixture of lettuce, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, & cucumber.10 SQUASH (KADU) BORANI $10.99
(Vegan served with no yogurt) Fresh sautéed butternut squash served over a zesty yogurt sauce.11 TURAI DAAL $10.99
Vegan) A combination of zucchini spices & lentils cooked in our special spices.12 OKRA $10.99
Vegan okra cooked in our special sauce.
Served with Afghan naan.13 GREEN BEANS $10.99
(Vegan) green beans cooked in our special spices.
Served with Afghan naan.14 SAMOSA $3.00
(Vegan) Fried garbanzo mixed with potatoes & spices covered in a dough. Served with chutney.15 PAKORA $1.99
Fried chickpea flour mixed with different vegetables & spices. Three pieces.
Served with chutney.16 CHICKEN SOUP $4.99
Chicken cooked with sautéed vegetables.ENTREES
All Entrees Served With Choice Of Rice: White Rice Or Browe Rice That's Cooked With Special Lamb Sauce.17 BEEF TIKKA KABAB $17.99
Fresh beef marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato.
Served w/ white or brown rice.18 BEEF KABAB (KUBIDEH) $17.99
Fresh beef marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato.
Served w/ white or brown rice.19 BEEF CHAPLI KABAB $16.99
Grilled ground beef sirloin prepared with a blend of spices, cilantro, tomatoes & scallions. 2 patties
Served with white or brown rice & a grilled tomato.20 BEEF KORMA (STEW) $15.99
Chunks of beef cooked in a special sauce made with onions, tomatoes, & different spices. $15.9921 PACHA (COWFOOT) $14.99
Afghan delicacy served with lentils, wheat, & Afghan bread.22 KOFTA CHALLOW $15.00
Afghan style beef meatballs prepared with fresh onions, tomatoes, seasoned yellow lentils sauce, & served with basmati white rice.23 CHICKEN THIGH KABAB $18.99
Marinated (boneless) chicken thigh charbroiled to perfection & served with a grilled tomato.24 CHICKEN CAPI KABAB $15.99
Two patties of grilled ground chicken prepared with a blend of spices, cilantro, tomatoes, & scallions. Served with a grilled tomato.25 CHICKEN BREAST KABAB $17.99
Marinated chicken breast charbroiled to perfection served with a grilled tomato. (boneless)26 CHICKEN KORMA (STEW) $15.99
Chunks of chicken cooked in our special spices.
Served with white or brown rice27 LAMB CHOPS (CHOPAN KABAB) $21.99
Marinated with saffron, onion, & a blend of spices.
Served with a grilled tomato.28 QUABILI PALLOW $19.99
Afghanistans most popular dish. Brown basmati rice & lamb shank topped with sautéed raisins & julienned carrots.29 LAMB TIKKA KABAB $18.99
Juicy chunks of lamb marinated in fresh grated grated herbs and spices. Served with a grilled tomato.30 LAM KRM CHALLOW $16.99
Chunks of boneless lamb cooked with a special sauce made with tomatoes onions and different spices.31 SABZI CHALLOW WITH LAMB $23.99
A combination of spinach & scallions cooked in our special spices & served with lamb shank and white rice or brown rice.32 FISH KABAB $22.99
Fresh salmon, marinated with grated spices served with bell peppers & grilled onion slices.33 EGGPLANT BORANI $14.99
(Vegan without yoghurt)
Tasty dish of eggplant blended with garlic & onions, topped off with garlic & onions, topped with a zesty yogurt sauce served with white rice.34 GREEN BEANS $15.99
(Vegan) Green beans cooked in our special spices. Served with a choice of Afghan naan, white rice, or brown rice.35 TURAI DALL $14.99
(Vegan) A combination of zucchini, scallions, & lentils cooked in our special spices.
Served with white basmati rice.36 OKRA $15.99
(Vegan) Okra cooked with tomatoes in our special spices served with a choice of rice, white rice, brown rice or Afghan naan.37 SABZI CHALLOW $14.99
(Vegan) A combination of spinach & scallions cooked in our special spices.
Served with white basmati rice.38 SQUASH CHALLOW $14.99
(Vegan served with yno yogurt)
Squash cooked in our special spice, served with white basmati rice.39 AFGHAN WRAP $15.99
Choice of chicken or beef wrapped made of salad with our special yogurt sauce.40 LAMB WRAP $16.99
Lamb wrapped in Afghan salad with a special sauce.41 AFGHANI SANDWICH $8.99
Choice of beef, chicken or turkey. Also can be made vegetarian style.
Made with eggs and fries.42 REGULAR CHICKEN WINGS $7.99
Chicken wings served with French fries.43 OSPICY CHICKEN WINGS $7.99
Spicy wings served with French fries.44 AFGHAN KABAB $29.99
Beef or lamb served with bread.45 ADDITIONAL CHICKEN SKEWER
Choice of:
Chicken breast kabab $12.99
Chicken thigh kabab $12.99
Two patties of beef chapli kabab $12.9947 ADDITIONAL LAMB SKEWER $12.99
Lamb tikka kabab48 AFGHANI KABA COMBO $17.99
2 pieces of chicken
2 pieces of lamb
2 pieces of beef
Served with a grilled tomato.49 ADDITIONAL TOMATO SKEWER $4.99
(Vegan) One skewer of grilled tomatoes.50 PALLOW $6.99
White rice cooked Sith special lamb sauce.51 AFGHAN NAAN $1.99
Three pieces52. CHALLOW $5.99
White basmati rice53 AFGHANI YOGURT $2.99
Yogurt mixed with cucumber & mint.BEVERAGES
01 SODA (CAN) $1.99
02 WATER (BOTTLE) $1.90
03 SODA (GLASS) $3.99
04 MANGO LASSI $3.98
05 BLACK TEA $1.99
06 GREEN TEA $1.99
07 MILK TEA $2.99
08 POT OF GREEN TEA $4.99
09 POT OF BLACK TEA $3.99
10 DOOGH MIXED W/ CUCUMBER & MINT $2.99
ORGANIC JUICES
01 CARROT JUICE $3.99
02 MANGO SMOOTHIE. $5.99
03 APPLE JUICE $4.99
04 PINEAPPLE JUICE $3.99
05 ORANGE JUICE $4.99
06 BANANA SMOOTHIE $4.99
07 WATERMELON JUICE $4.99
DESSERTS
01 FEIRNE SPECIAL MILK PUDDING MIXED WITH PISTACHIOS $3.99
02 BAKLAVA TURKISH PASTRIES IN DIFFERENT FLAVORS
1 PIECE FOR $2. / 2 PIECES FOR $4. / 3 PIECES FOR $5.03 JALEBI 2 FOR $3 / 5 FOR S6