Bolani - #1 - Richmond 11434 Farm to Market 1464

Thick rounds of eggplant lightly fried, slow-braised in a garlicky tomato-and-bell-pepper sauce, served over chaka (strained garlic yogurt) with dried mint

Delicate, hand-folded pasta pockets stuffed with seasoned minced beef, onions, and spices, steamed and drizzled with garlic-yogurt sauce and yellow split-pea lentil sauce

Stuffed flatbread from Afghanistan filled with chicken breast, and fresh herbs. It's pan fried until golden brown and crispy then cut into wedges.

Stuffed flatbread from Afghanistan filled with ground beef, and fresh herbs. It's pan fried until golden brown and crispy then cut into wedges.

Boiled, seasoned mashed potatoes mixed with green onions and herbs

A sweeter winter option made with grated sweet pumpkin/butternut squash, black pepper, and coriander

Filled with steamed, heavily seasoned spinach leaves mixed with garlic and olive oil

Crispy, golden-french fries served hot and fresh

Plain cheese pizza with a kid-friendly crust, melted mozzarella cheese, and savory tomato sauce

A traditional, warm chicken soup with a golden color, made smooth and thick with cornflour and finished with fresh green onions

A warm red lentil soup flavored with cumin, coriander, and turmeric, finished with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice

Tender lamb chops marinated with onion juice, garlic, and minimal spices, charcoal-grilled with lamb tail fat (danba)

Skewers of lean, cubed beef or lamb marinated in pureed onions, vinegar or lemon, garlic, and coriander

A legendary style of grilling meat originating from the historic border region

Flattened, patty-shaped minced beef or lamb kabobs packed with crushed coriander seeds, dried pomegranate seeds (anardana), scallions, and tomatoes

Boneless chicken breast or thigh pieces marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of saffron or turmeric

Ground beef mixed with grated onions and traditional herbs, pressed flat onto wide metal skewers

Chicken leg quarter marinated in yogurt with green herbs and mild spices, roasted over an open flame

Chunks of lamb fried directly in animal fat or ghee with coarse salt, garlic water, and heavy crushed tomatoes for a rich, smoky glaze

A milder, savory version focused entirely on ginger, garlic, and coarse salt (omitting tomatoes)

Chunks of chicken cooked without water or onions, fried in rendering fat with salt, fresh tomatoes, and green chilies

Basmati rice cooked in rich savory meat broth, crowned with caramelized carrots, raisins, and slivered almonds or pistachios

Delicate, hand-folded pasta pockets stuffed with seasoned minced beef, onions, and spices, steamed and drizzled with garlic-yogurt sauce and yellow split-pea lentil sauce

Premium cuts of beef or lamb shoulder slow-simmered for hours in an onion-tomato broth

Chicken in a vibrant gravy of slow-cooked onions, tomatoes, spices, and tender cubed potatoes

Slow-cooked in a house curry sauce with mild, earthy spices and fresh cilantro

Plain, pristine white basmati rice soaked, boiled, and gently steamed until fluffy and separate

A vibrant emerald stew of fresh spinach, cilantro, dill, and scallions slow-simmered with garlic, turmeric, and fenugreek

Thick rounds of eggplant lightly fried, slow-braised in a garlicky tomato-and-bell-pepper sauce, served over chaka (strained garlic yogurt) with dried mint

Fresh and crisp mixture of lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and cucumbers with house garlic sauce

Cool and refreshing side dish of crisp cucumbers in smooth yogurt sauce with dried mint

Finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions with cilantro and lemon juice

Tender chickpeas and soft potato chunks in a tangy cilantro, vinegar, and garlic dressing

Classic large flatbread baked until golden with a soft interior and slightly crispy crust

Velvety milk pudding thickened with cornstarch, flavored with fresh cardamom and rosewater, decorated with pistachios

Large fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar, pistachios, and cardamom

Layers of paper-thin filo dough filled with walnuts and almonds, drenched in a warm saffron- and cardamom-infused syrup

Confection made from sugar syrup, milk powder, and cardamom, packed with chopped pistachios and walnuts

Rich milk tea slow-simmered directly in whole milk with cardamom and sugar

Light loose-leaf green tea brewed with whole cracked green cardamom pods

High-quality loose black tea brewed with cardamom or saffron, served with sugar cubes

Refreshing savory yogurt drink blended with water or club soda, grated cucumbers, salt, and dried mint

Fresh-squeezed lemon juice infused with Afghan saffron and rosewater

Highly carbonated sparkling water served in a cold glass bottle

Premium water filtered through volcanic rock in Fiji

Made with real cane sugar

100% freshly squeezed orange juice, sweet and refreshing

Refreshing, sweet, and vibrant beverage made from freshly blended ripe strawberries

Rich and naturally sweet juice made from ripe mangoes

Freshly squeezed lemonade muddled with fresh mint leaves for a zesty, cooling finish

Classic, freshly squeezed tart and sweet lemonade served ice-cold

Pure, ripe mangoes blended thick and creamy

Fresh, naturally sweet bananas whipped into a rich, creamy blend

Frosty blend of sweet, sun-ripened strawberries