Helmand Palace Menu
The Helmand Palace Menu offers a delightful journey through the rich flavors of Afghan cuisine, right in the heart of San Francisco. Located at 2424 Van Ness Ave, this charming spot invites you to indulge in traditional dishes that highlight fresh, high-quality ingredients. From aromatic spices to tender meats and savory stews, the menu brings together an array of flavorful dishes that cater to every taste. You’ll find specialties like the beloved Kebab and flavorful stews, alongside vegetarian-friendly options that never compromise on taste. The warm, inviting atmosphere sets the perfect scene for enjoying these hearty meals. Whether you're here for a casual dinner or a special gathering, the Helmand Palace Menu is a treat for anyone looking to experience something truly unique in the city’s diverse culinary scene.
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Soup
Lentil Soup
Traditional lentil soup: a local favorite.
Aush
Homemade noodle soup served with mint yogurt and beef sauce.
Vegetarian Shorwa
Vegetarian. Fresh vegetable soup.
Vegetarian Aush
Homemade noodle soup served with mint yogurt and yellow split pea sauce.
Shorwa
Fresh vegetable soup with lamb.
Appetizers
Gulpea
Fresh cauliflower sautéed with tomatoes, hot peppers, fried onion, and turmeric.
Mantwo
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions and beef served with mint yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split peas, and beef sauce.
Aushak
Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions served with mint yogurt and beef sauce.
Banjan
Vegetarian. Pan-fried eggplant seasoned with spices, then baked with fresh tomatoes, served with mint yogurt.
Samosa
Vegetarian. Pan-fried twin pastry shells, one filled with leeks and scallions, the other with spiced potatoes.
Kadoo
Baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar and topped with ground beef sauce.
Vegetarian Apperizers
Vegetarian Kadoo
Vegetarian. Baked baby pumpkin seasoned with sugar topping with yogurt.
Vegetarian Mantwo
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions topped with carrots yellow split-peas served with mint yogurt.
Vegetarian Aushak
Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions topped with carrots yellow split-peas served with mint yogurt.
Samosa
Vegetarian. Pan-fried twin pastry shells, one filled with leeks and scallions, the other with spiced potatoes.
Vegetarian Entrées
Vegetarian Aushak
Afghan ravioli, filled with leeks and scallions. Served with a yellow split-pea and carrot sauce and mint yogurt.
Vegetarian Sabzi Challow
Spinach sautéed with afghan seasoning. Served with okra and challow rice.
Vegetarian Mantwo
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions topped with carrots yellow split-peas served with mint yogurt.
Vegetarian Kourma Challow
Sautéed green beans, carrots, cauliflower, turnips, and potatoes. Served with spinach and challow rice.
Special Vegetarian Entrée
A platter of baked pumpkin, pan-fried eggplant with yogurt sauce, and sautéed okra with fresh tomatoes. Served with pallow rice.
Kaddo & Banjan Challow
Baked baby pumpkin and eggplant with mint yogurt, and fresh tomato sauce. Served with challow rice.
Entrées
Aushak
Ravioli filled with leeks and scallions served with mint yogurt and beef sauce.
Mourgh Kabab
Char-broiled chicken breast served with sautéed spinach and pallow rice.
Qabelee
Pallow rice baked with lamb shanks, raisins, and glazed julienne carrots.
Lawand
Choice of leg-of-lamb or shrimp sautéed with onions, tomatoes, garlic, fresh cilantro, and hot peppers. Served with challow rice and spinach.
Theeka Kabab
Prime rib marinated in a puree of onion, sumac, and garlic, then grilled and served with sautéed lentils and pallow rice.
Deygee Kabab
Sautéed leg-of-lamb with yellow split-peas, onions, and red bell peppers served with sweet pumpkin and spinach rice.
Mantwo
Homemade pastry shell filled with onions and beef served with mint yogurt and topped with carrots, yellow split peas, and beef sauce.
Mixed Grill
Lamb kabob, beef kabob, koufta kabob, and chicken kabob served with grilled vegetables, laghatac, and your choice of salad or rice.
Sabzi Chalow
Sautéed spinach with chunks of lamb and afghan seasonings. Served with challow rice.
Seek Kabab
Charbroiled leg-of-lamb marinated in a puree of garlic, onions, and sumac. Served with sautéed eggplant and pallow rice.
Qourmay Ma-He
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.
Koufta Challow
Beef meatballs with afghan seasoning sautéed with sun-dried tomatoes, hot peppers, and green peas in a fresh tomato sauce. Served with challow rice.
Chapendaz
Beef tenderloin served with lentils and spinach rice.
Chowpan
Half rack of grilled lamb served on a bed of afghan bread with sautéed eggplant and pallow rice.
Mourgh Challow
Chicken breast sautéed with spices and yellow split-peas. Served with yogurt and challow rice.
Salmon Kabab
Fresh-grilled salmon served with sautéed spinach and challow rice.
Kofta Kabab
Ground beef mixed with green onions, fresh cilantro, garlic, hot peppers, and sautéed eggplant. Served with challow rice.
Mourgh Salata
Grilled chicken breast served on a mixed green salad with grilled vegetables and a vinaigrette dressing.
Kourma Chalow
Lamb sautéed with afghan seasonings and a variety of vegetables. Served with challow rice.
Side Dishes
Pallow
Baked rice seasoned with cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin seeds, and black pepper.
Dall
Lentils.
Tabouleh
Vegetarian. Bulgur wheat, lemon, tomatoes, lots of chopped parsley, onion, olive oil.
Falafel
Vegetarian. Vegan. Chickpeas blend mixed with garlic, parsley, chives, sesame, spices.
Chllow
Baked rice seasoned with cumin seed.
Bread/Naan
Laghatac
Eggplant sautéed with onion, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and turmeric.
Hummus
Vegetarian. A delightful dip of chickpeas mixed with garlic, lemon juice, roasted sesame paste, olive oil.
Baba Ganoush
Vegetarian. Roasted eggplant, garlic, lemon, roasted sesame paste, olive oil.
Sabzi
Spinach sautéed with onions.
Bendi
Okra sautéed with onions, fresh tomatoes, black pepper and garlic.
Salad
House Salad
Mix green, tomatoes, kalamata olive, herbs, feta cheese, cucumbers, olive oil.
Afghani Salata
Diced tomatoes and onions, cilantro, mint, and cucumbers.
Yougurt Salad
Cilantro, cucumber, mint, and green onions with yogurt sauce.
Salata
Mixed green salad served with balsamic vinaigrette or pomegranate dressing.
Beverages
Coffee
Dough Salty Yogurt
Cranberry Juice
Turkish Coffee
Lemonade
Orange Juice
Ice Tea
Soda
Milk
Pomegranate Juice
Sparkling Water
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