Helmand Palace – San Francisco

Helmand Palace Menu - San Francisco - Updated 8/10/2021
Menu and prices subject to change

 

APPETIZERS
Get Ready Before You Start Eating

 

AUSHAK 7.99
Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served with mint yogurt and beef sauce.

 

MANTWO 7.99
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions and beef, served with mint yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split-peas, and beef sauce.

 

SAMOSA 7.99
Pan-fried twin pastry shells, One filled with leeks and scallions, the other with spiced potatoes.

 

BANJAN 7.99
Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with spices, then baked with fresh tomatoes, served with mint yogurt.

 

KADOO 7.99
Baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and topped with ground beef sauce.

 

GULPEA 7.99
Fresh cauliflower sautéed with tomatoes, hot peppers, fried onion and turmeric.

 

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VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS

 

VEGETARIAN AUSHAK 7.99
Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions topped with carrots yellow split-peas, served with mint yogurt.

 

VEGETARIAN MANTWO 7.99
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions topped with carrots yellow split-peas, served with mint yogurt.

 

SAMOSA 7.99
Pan-fried twin pastry shells, One filled with leeks and scallions, the other with spiced potatoes.

 

VEGETARIAN KADOO 7.99
Baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar topping with yogurt.

 

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SALAD
Stay Healthy With Our Salads.

 

SALATA 5.99
Mixed green salad served with balsamic vinaigrette or pomegranate dressing.

 

AFGHANI SALATA 5.99
Diced tomatoes and onions, cilantro, mint, and cucumbers.

 

YOUGURT SALAD 5.99
Cilantro, cucumber, mint, and green onions with yogurt sauce.

 

HOUSE SALAD 7.99
Mix green, Tomatoes , Kalamata olive, herbs, feta cheese, cucumbers, olive oil.

 

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ENTREES
Our Entrees Will Make You Come Back

 

QABELEE 17.99
Pallow rice baked with lamb shanks, raisins, and glazed julienne carrots.

 

CHOWPAN 25.99
Half rack of grilled lamb served on a bed of afghan bread with okra and pallow rice.

 

MIXED GRILL 32.99
Lamb Kabob, Beef Kabob, Koufta Kabob, and Chicken Kabob served with grilled vegetables, okra, and your choice of salad or Rice.

 

SALMON KABAB 17.99
Fresh grilled salmon served with sauteed spinach and challow rice.

 

SEEK KABAB 18.99
Charbroiled leg-of-lamb marinated in a puree of garlic, onions and sumac. Served with okra and pallow rice.

 

CHAPENDAZ 26.99
Beef tenderloin served with lentils and spinach rice.

 

KOFTA KABAB 15.99
Ground beef mixed with green onions, fresh cilantro, garlic, hot peppers and okra. Served with challow rice.

 

MOURGH KABAB 14.99
Char-broiled chicken breast, served with sautéed spinach and pallow rice.

 

THEEKA KABAB 20.99
Prime rib marinated in a puree of onion, sumac, and garlic, then grilled and served with sautéed lentils and pallow rice.

 

MANTWO 14.99
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions and beef, served with mint yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split-peas, and beef sauce.

 

AUSHAK 14.99
Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions, served with mint yogurt and beef sauce.

 

DEYGEE KABAB 17.99
Sautéed leg-of-lamb with yellow split-peas, onions, and red bell peppers, Served with sweet pumpkin and spinach rice.

 

SABZI CHALOW 15.99
Sautéed spinach with chunks of lamb and afghan seasonings. Served with challow rice.

 

KOURMA CHALOW 16.99
Lamb sautéed with afghan seasonings and a variety of vegetables. Served with challow rice.

 

KOUFTA CHALLOW 14.99
Beef meatballs with afghan seasoning sautéed with sun-dried tomatoes, hot peppers, and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce. Served with challow rice.

 

MOURGH CHALLOW 15.99
Chicken breast sautéed with spices and yellow split-peas. Served with yogurt and challow rice.

 

MOURGH SALATA 14.99
Grilled chicken breast served on a mixed green salad with grilled vegetables and a vinaigrette dressing.

 

QOURMAY MA-HE 19.99
Fresh fish of the day, briefly pan-fried, then sautéed with fresh ginger, garlic, red potatoes, sun-dried and whole tomatoes. Served with challow rice.

 

LAWAND 18.99
Choice of Leg-of-lamb or shrimp sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, fresh cilantro, and hot peppers. Served with challow rice and spinach.

 

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VEGETARIAN ENTREES

 

SPECIAL VEGETARIAN ENTREE 16.99
A platter of baked pumpkin, pan-fried eggplant with yogurt sauce, and sautéed okra with fresh tomatoes. Served with pallow rice.

 

VEGETARIAN KOURMA CHALLOW 13.99
Sautéed green beans, carrots, cauliflower, turnips, and potatoes. Served with spinach and challow rice.

 

KADDO AND BANJAN CHALLOW 13.99
Baked baby pumpkin and eggplant with mint yogurt, and fresh tomato sauce. Served with challow rice.

 

VEGETARIAN AUSHAK 14.99
Afghan ravioli, filled with leeks and scallions. Served with a yellow split-pea and carrot sauce and mint yogurt.

 

VEGETARIAN SABZI CHALLOW 13.99
Spinach sautéed with afghan seasoning. Served with okra and challow rice.

 

VEGETARIAN MANTWO 14.99
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions topped with carrots yellow split-peas, served with mint yogurt.

 

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SOUP
Add Delicious Taste To Your Meal

 

AUSH 7.99
Homemade noodle soup served with mint yogurt and beef sauce.

 

SHORWA 7.99
Fresh vegetable soup with lamb.

 

LENTIL SOUP 7.99
Traditional lentil soup; a local favorite.

 

VEGETARIAN AUSH 7.99
Homemade noodle soup served with mint yogurt and yellow split-pea sauce.

 

VEGETARIAN SHORWA 7.99
Fresh vegetable soup.

 

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SIDE DISHES

 

SABZI 5.99
Spinach sautéed with onions.

 

BENDI 5.99
Okra sautéed with onions, fresh tomatoes, black pepper and garlic.

 

DALL 5.99
Lentils.

 

CHLLOW 5.99
Baked rice seasoned with cumin seed.

 

PALLOW 5.99
Baked rice seasoned with cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin seeds, and black pepper.

 

HUMMUS 7.99
A delightful dip of chickpeas mixed with garlic, lemon juice, roasted sesame paste, olive oil

 

TABOULEH 7.99
Bulgur wheat, lemon, tomatoes, lots of chopped parsley, onion, olive oil

 

BABA GANOUSH 7.99
Roasted eggplant, garlic, lemon, roasted sesame paste, olive oil

 

FALAFEL 7.99
Chickpeas blend mixed with garlic, parsley, chives, sesame, spices