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US$0.00

Appetizers

Sambosa

Three-piece, fried pastry appetizer with a savory filling of potatoes & green peas, served with chef’s special sauce.

US$8.00

Garlic Tandoori Naan

With cilantro, baked in tandoori clay oven

US$3.00

Cheese & Veggies Tandoori Naan

US$4.00

Seemyan

Crispy lentil noodles served with chopped bell pepper, onion, cucumber, & cilantro. Served with our sweet & spicy Chef's Special Dressing

US$10.00

Nargis Kebab

Organic fresh-hard boiled egg wrapped in a mixture of ground beef, lentils & authentic Afghan spices, fried & served with a red & white dressing.

US$10.00

Dolmeh E Kalam

Cabbage roll stuffed with rice, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, & celery. Served with our roasted red pepper dressing.

US$10.00

Potato Skins

Potoskins sautéed with garlic, tomato, jalapeño and Afghan spices. Garnished with cilantro.

US$8.00

Vegan Chapli Kebab

Tofu patties fried in corn oil and seasoned with chili powder & Afghan spices. Topped with cilantro, chopped onion, tomato, ginger, coriander & green chilies. Sprinkled with lemon juice & served with a mildly spicy white vegan dip & green chutney.

US$15.00

Soup & Salad

Winter Soup

Mantu (your choice of beef, vegetarian, or vegan), seasonal veggies, including butternut squash, drizzled with yogurt dressing and garnished with mint and cilantro.

US$10.00

Aush E Tund

A hearty soup of handmade noodles, garbanzo beans, seasonal vegetables, roasted red pepper, cilantro, onions, garlic & mint. Topped with yogurt, ground beef, & Afghan Spices.

US$10.00

Afghan Salad

Diced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, & chopped cilantro with a fresh citrus dressing.

US$8.00

Shurwa E Ghusht

Lamb broth cooked with cubed lamb, red peppers, carrots, potatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic & green chilies. Served with fresh Afghan bread.

US$8.00

Soup E Daal

Curried lentils cooked with seasonal vegetables.

US$8.00

Chicken Entrees

Half Tandoori Chicken Kebab

Fresh Bone in Half chicken marinated in chef’s special seasoning, cayenne, chili, turmeric, ginger, garlic, yogurt & saffron, cooked in a tandoori clay oven. Served with fresh tandoori naan. Comes with your choice of rice, fries, or Afghan salad.

US$14.00

Chicken Koodbideh

Ground organic chicken breast, mixed with minced onions, garlic, cilantro, minced bell pepper & traditional saffron seasoning. Skewered, cooked in tandoor clay & served with red & white chutneys.

US$20.00

Chicken Chapli Kebab

Ground organic chicken breast mixed with garam masala, chili powder, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, egg, ginger, coriander & green chilies. Pan fried & sprinkled with lemon juice. Served with shredded, spiced potato fries.

US$20.00

Chicken Tikka Kebab

Organic chicken breast and thigh pieces in an aromatic marinade of yogurt, citrus, & Afghan spices. Skewered, grilled and served with grilled vegetables.

US$22.00

Beef Entrees

Beef Koobideh

A mixture of ground beef, minced onions, red & green peppers, cilantro, jalapeños & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered & broiled.

US$24.00

Beef Chapli Kebab

Ground beef patties marinated in Afghan Spices, sumac, red chili powder, cilantro, onion, tomato, egg, ginger, coriander, and green chilies. Sprinkled with lemon juice and served with shredded potato fries.

US$24.00

Beef Tikka Kebab

Beef tenderloin in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered, cooked in tandoor clay oven & garnished with grilled vegetables.

US$26.00

Lamb Entrees

Lamb Shish Kebab

Lamb in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered & grilled with seasonal vegetables.

US$30.00

Lamb Chopan Kebab

Lamb chops in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion, garlic, ginger, & sumac. Grilled & served with potato burani & grilled vegetables.

US$32.00

Lamb Shank

Braised lamb shank with cherry tomatoes & vegetables cooked & served with lentils and tomato sauce & citrusy Afghan spices.

US$28.00

Vegetable Entrees

Banjan Borani

Oven Baked Sliced eggplant, tossed with seasonal vegetables & authentic Afghan seasonings. Served with yogurt dressing and Roasted Pepper Dressing and Garnished with & dried mint. (V)

US$16.00

Borani E Kado

Baked Sliced butternut squash, tossed with bell peppers, Onion & baked with tomatoes and traditional Afghan seasonings. Served on yogurt dressing. (V)

US$16.00

Murch E Dolma

Bell pepper cups stuffed with basmati rice & vegetables, cooked in tomato sauce & seasoned with Afghan spices. Served with red pepper dressing. (V)

US$16.00

Kachaloo E Dashi

Slices of organic potato baked with assorted vegetables, seasoned with Afghan spices served with green & red chutney. (V)

US$8.00

Seafood Entrees

Chef's Special Shrimp

Grilled & served with Chef's Special Sauce

US$22.00

Atlantic Salmon

Wild-caught salmon filet, seared & baked. Served in a lemon butter sauce.

US$30.00

Seared Scallops

Served with Chef's Special Sauce.

US$22.00

Mantu

Vegan Mantu

Homemade pastry shell stuffed with tofu, tri-colored bell peppers, chopped onion, ginger & garlic. Sprinkled with dried mint & served in red kidney bean sauce with a mildly spicy white vegan dressing.

US$14.00

Vegetarian Mantu (Version #2)

Homemade pastry shell stuffed with purple cabbage, green & red pepper, and onion, served with a red pepper dressing.

US$12.00

Beef Mantu

Homemade pastry shell stuffed with ground beef cooked with ginger, garlic paste, cilantro, turmeric, & coriander. Sprinkled with dried mint & served alongside microgreens with yogurt, split pea, & tomato sauce. Drizzled with red & white dressing.

US$16.00

Vegetarian Mantu (Version #1)

Homemade pastry shell stuffed with shredded butternut squash, chopped onion, cilantro & mint. Topped with yogurt, sprinkled with dried mint & served with red kidney bean & tomato sauce. Drizzled with white & red dressing.

US$12.00

Rice

Zereshk Pallow

Cranberry & saffron mixed with fluffy basmati rice.

US$8.00

Kabul Pallow

A pilaf of steamed rice mixed with raisins & carrots, flavored with cumin & cardamon.

US$8.00

Zamarut Pallow

Fresh chopped baby spinach, dill weed, & garlic, mixed with fluffy basmati rice.

US$8.00

Curry/Karahi

Beef Kofta Curry

Meatball curry, cooked in a rich tomato sauce, garlic, onion & chef’s special spices, served with saffron rice.

US$14.00

Chicken & Vegetable Karahi

Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro & Afghan spices.

US$20.00

Beef Koobideh Karahi

Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro & Afghan spices.

US$20.00

Burgers

Beef Chapli Kebab Burger

Ground beef patties marinated in Afghan spices, sumac, red chili powder, cilantro, onion, tomato, ginger, coriander & green chilies. Served on a burger bun. Optional American cheese. Comes with your choice of Afghan salad or fries with the chef’s special dipping sauce.

US$12.00

Chicken Chapli Kebab Burger

Ground chicken patties marinated and seasoned with chili powder, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, ginger, coriander & green chilies. Pan-fried and sprinkled with lemon juice. Served on a burger bun. Comes with your choice of Afghan salad or fries with the chef’s special dipping sauce.

US$12.00

Vegan Chapli Kebab Burger

Safflower-fried soybean patties seasoned with chili powder, cilantro, chopped onion, tomato, ginger, coriander & green chilies. Sprinkled with lemon juice and served with a mildly spicy white vegan dip and green chutney. Served on a burger bun. Comes with your choice of Afghan salad or fries with the chef’s special dipping sauce.

US$10.00

Rolls

Beef Koobideh Roll

Ground beef, minced onions & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered and broiled. Served in Afghan tandoori naan with chef’s special dipping sauce. Served with fries.

US$12.00

Chicken Koobideh Roll

Chicken, minced onions & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered and broiled. Served in Afghan tandoori naan with chef’s special dipping sauce. Served with fries.

US$12.00

Pizza

Tandori Chicken Kebab Pizza

Tandoori chicken kebab marinated in Afghan spices, with homemade naan, roasted red pepper sauce, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, green pepper, onion & chef's special dipping sauce with homemade chutney

US$12.00

Tandoori Shrimp Kebab Pizza

Tandoori shrimp kebab marinated in Afghan spices, with homemade naan, roasted red pepper sauce, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, green pepper, onion & chef's special dipping sauce with homemade chutney

US$12.00

Grilled Veggies Pizza

Grilled vegetable pizza, with homemade naan, roasted red pepper garlic-citrus sauce, red pepper, green pepper, onion & chef's special garlic dipping sauce with homemade chutney

US$12.00

Cheese Pizza

Cheese pizza, with homemade naan, roasted red pepper garlic-citrus sauce, red pepper, green pepper, onion & chef's special garlic dipping sauce with homemade chutney

US$12.00

Drinks

Kandahar Mule

Tito’s, lime juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer

US$10.00

Mantu

Captain Morgan, lime juice, fresh mint, syrup, soda, pomegranate, sweet rim

US$10.00

Dark & Stormy

Gosling’s Black Seal Bermuda Rum topped with Gosling’s Ginger Beer

US$8.00

Jaghori Gin & Tonic

Hendrick’s, tonic, fresh mint, pomegranate

US$10.00

The Richmonder

Your classic mojito with fresh mint & housemade lime juice.

US$8.00

Maker's & Pomegranate

Maker’s Mark, fresh mint, lime juice, soda, pomegranate

US$9.00

Negroni

Tanqueray, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange wheel

US$9.00

Carytown Sunset

Lunazul tequila with pomegranate & orange juice

US$9.00

Vina Pa Vina Na Pakezhi

Red wine, Courvoisier, orange juice, fresh fruit

US$8.00

At The Mantu | Modern Afghan Cuisine Menu, you'll experience a vibrant fusion of traditional Afghan flavors with a modern twist. Located in Richmond, VA, this cozy spot serves up an array of dishes that showcase the rich culinary heritage of Afghanistan. From savory kebabs to comforting stews and freshly baked naan, each dish is crafted with care, blending spices and ingredients that tell the story of Afghan culture. Whether you're craving a hearty meat dish or a lighter vegetarian option, the menu offers something for everyone. Dive into a truly unique dining experience where the flavors of the past meet contemporary culinary artistry.

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The Mantu | Modern Afghan Cuisine

Discover authentic Afghan flavors with a modern twist at The Mantu, Richmond’s go-to spot for vibrant, fresh dishes that delight every palate. A must-visit for adventurous food lovers!

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