The Mantu | Modern Afghan Cuisine Menu
The The Mantu | Modern Afghan Cuisine Menu offers a flavorful look into Afghan cooking with a modern touch, bringing together traditional recipes, thoughtful presentation, and comforting flavors. Located at 10 S Thompson St, Richmond, VA, this menu features a variety of dishes that highlight the richness of Afghan cuisine, from handmade specialties to carefully prepared meats, vegetables, and aromatic sides. Guests can explore signature favorites like mantu dumplings, kebabs, and other regional creations made with balanced spices and fresh ingredients. The menu also includes options that appeal to different preferences, with vegetarian-friendly choices and wholesome selections that make it easy to enjoy a relaxed meal. Whether stopping by for lunch, dinner, or a gathering with friends and family, the offerings provide a welcoming mix of familiar comfort and new flavors, paired with beverages that complement the cuisine beautifully.
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Sambosa
Three-piece, fried pastry appetizer with a savory filling of potatoes & green peas, served with chef’s special sauce.
Garlic Tandoori Naan
With cilantro, baked in tandoori clay oven
Cheese & Veggies Tandoori Naan
Seemyan
Crispy lentil noodles served with chopped bell pepper, onion, cucumber, & cilantro. Served with our sweet & spicy Chef's Special Dressing
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.
Dolmeh E Kalam
Cabbage roll stuffed with rice, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, & celery. Served with our roasted red pepper dressing.
Potato Skins
Potoskins sautéed with garlic, tomato, jalapeño and Afghan spices. Garnished with cilantro.
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.
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.
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.
Afghan Salad
Diced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, & chopped cilantro with a fresh citrus dressing.
Shurwa E Ghusht
Lamb broth cooked with cubed lamb, red peppers, carrots, potatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic & green chilies. Served with fresh Afghan bread.
Soup E Daal
Curried lentils cooked with seasonal vegetables.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beef Koobideh
A mixture of ground beef, minced onions, red & green peppers, cilantro, jalapeños & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered & broiled.
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.
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.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Lamb in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered & grilled with seasonal vegetables.
Lamb Chopan Kebab
Lamb chops in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion, garlic, ginger, & sumac. Grilled & served with potato burani & grilled vegetables.
Lamb Shank
Braised lamb shank with cherry tomatoes & vegetables cooked & served with lentils and tomato sauce & citrusy Afghan spices.
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)
Borani E Kado
Baked Sliced butternut squash, tossed with bell peppers, Onion & baked with tomatoes and traditional Afghan seasonings. Served on yogurt dressing. (V)
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)
Kachaloo E Dashi
Slices of organic potato baked with assorted vegetables, seasoned with Afghan spices served with green & red chutney. (V)
Chef's Special Shrimp
Grilled & served with Chef's Special Sauce
Atlantic Salmon
Wild-caught salmon filet, seared & baked. Served in a lemon butter sauce.
Seared Scallops
Served with Chef's Special Sauce.
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.
Vegetarian Mantu (Version #2)
Homemade pastry shell stuffed with purple cabbage, green & red pepper, and onion, served with a red pepper dressing.
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.
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.
Zereshk Pallow
Cranberry & saffron mixed with fluffy basmati rice.
Kabul Pallow
A pilaf of steamed rice mixed with raisins & carrots, flavored with cumin & cardamon.
Zamarut Pallow
Fresh chopped baby spinach, dill weed, & garlic, mixed with fluffy basmati rice.
Beef Kofta Curry
Meatball curry, cooked in a rich tomato sauce, garlic, onion & chef’s special spices, served with saffron rice.
Chicken & Vegetable Karahi
Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro & Afghan spices.
Beef Koobideh Karahi
Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro & Afghan spices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Kandahar Mule
Tito’s, lime juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer
Mantu
Captain Morgan, lime juice, fresh mint, syrup, soda, pomegranate, sweet rim
Dark & Stormy
Gosling’s Black Seal Bermuda Rum topped with Gosling’s Ginger Beer
Jaghori Gin & Tonic
Hendrick’s, tonic, fresh mint, pomegranate
The Richmonder
Your classic mojito with fresh mint & housemade lime juice.
Maker's & Pomegranate
Maker’s Mark, fresh mint, lime juice, soda, pomegranate
Negroni
Tanqueray, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange wheel
Carytown Sunset
Lunazul tequila with pomegranate & orange juice
Vina Pa Vina Na Pakezhi
Red wine, Courvoisier, orange juice, fresh fruit
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Appetizers
Sambosa
Three-piece, fried pastry appetizer with a savory filling of potatoes & green peas, served with chef’s special sauce.
Garlic Tandoori Naan
With cilantro, baked in tandoori clay oven
Cheese & Veggies Tandoori Naan
Seemyan
Crispy lentil noodles served with chopped bell pepper, onion, cucumber, & cilantro. Served with our sweet & spicy Chef's Special Dressing
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.
Dolmeh E Kalam
Cabbage roll stuffed with rice, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, & celery. Served with our roasted red pepper dressing.
Potato Skins
Potoskins sautéed with garlic, tomato, jalapeño and Afghan spices. Garnished with cilantro.
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.
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.
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.
Afghan Salad
Diced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, & chopped cilantro with a fresh citrus dressing.
Shurwa E Ghusht
Lamb broth cooked with cubed lamb, red peppers, carrots, potatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic & green chilies. Served with fresh Afghan bread.
Soup E Daal
Curried lentils cooked with seasonal vegetables.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beef Entrees
Beef Koobideh
A mixture of ground beef, minced onions, red & green peppers, cilantro, jalapeños & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered & broiled.
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.
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.
Lamb Entrees
Lamb Shish Kebab
Lamb in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion & traditional Afghan seasonings. Skewered & grilled with seasonal vegetables.
Lamb Chopan Kebab
Lamb chops in an aromatic marinade of citrus, onion, garlic, ginger, & sumac. Grilled & served with potato burani & grilled vegetables.
Lamb Shank
Braised lamb shank with cherry tomatoes & vegetables cooked & served with lentils and tomato sauce & citrusy Afghan spices.
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)
Borani E Kado
Baked Sliced butternut squash, tossed with bell peppers, Onion & baked with tomatoes and traditional Afghan seasonings. Served on yogurt dressing. (V)
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)
Kachaloo E Dashi
Slices of organic potato baked with assorted vegetables, seasoned with Afghan spices served with green & red chutney. (V)
Seafood Entrees
Chef's Special Shrimp
Grilled & served with Chef's Special Sauce
Atlantic Salmon
Wild-caught salmon filet, seared & baked. Served in a lemon butter sauce.
Seared Scallops
Served with Chef's Special Sauce.
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.
Vegetarian Mantu (Version #2)
Homemade pastry shell stuffed with purple cabbage, green & red pepper, and onion, served with a red pepper dressing.
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.
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.
Rice
Zereshk Pallow
Cranberry & saffron mixed with fluffy basmati rice.
Kabul Pallow
A pilaf of steamed rice mixed with raisins & carrots, flavored with cumin & cardamon.
Zamarut Pallow
Fresh chopped baby spinach, dill weed, & garlic, mixed with fluffy basmati rice.
Curry/Karahi
Beef Kofta Curry
Meatball curry, cooked in a rich tomato sauce, garlic, onion & chef’s special spices, served with saffron rice.
Chicken & Vegetable Karahi
Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro & Afghan spices.
Beef Koobideh Karahi
Cooked in a creamy and rich sauce with garlic, ginger, tomato, bell pepper, yogurt, cilantro & Afghan spices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Drinks
Kandahar Mule
Tito’s, lime juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer
Mantu
Captain Morgan, lime juice, fresh mint, syrup, soda, pomegranate, sweet rim
Dark & Stormy
Gosling’s Black Seal Bermuda Rum topped with Gosling’s Ginger Beer
Jaghori Gin & Tonic
Hendrick’s, tonic, fresh mint, pomegranate
The Richmonder
Your classic mojito with fresh mint & housemade lime juice.
Maker's & Pomegranate
Maker’s Mark, fresh mint, lime juice, soda, pomegranate
Negroni
Tanqueray, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange wheel
Carytown Sunset
Lunazul tequila with pomegranate & orange juice
Vina Pa Vina Na Pakezhi
Red wine, Courvoisier, orange juice, fresh fruit
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