Menu
Kamdesh Afghan Cuisine offers a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options, along with traditional Afghan dishes like Bolani and Pallow. The restaurant provides a cozy atmosphere and is open late, accommodating big groups. Customers rave about the generous portions and homemade taste, particularly praising the salmon and rice dishes. The spacious and well-maintained establishment showcases Afghan culture through decor and music. Despite some reviews mentioning high prices, the quality of the food remains top-notch. With excellent service and a family-friendly environment, Kamdesh Afghan Cuisine is a must-try for those looking to experience Afghan cuisine in Oakland.
Appetizers

Squash (Kadu) Borani
Vegan served with no yogurt) Fresh sauted butternut squash served over a zesty yogurt.
Bolani Potato
(Vegan) Traditional Afghani flatbread stuffed with a potato & onion.
Kadu Bolani
(Vegan) Traditional Afghani flatbread stuffed with squash & onion.
Gandana Bolani (Seasonal)
(Vegan) Traditional Afghani flatbread stuffed with leek & onion.
Turai Daal
(Vegan) A combination of zucchini, scallions, & lentils cooked in our special spices.
Eggplant (Bon Jon) Borani
(Vegan served with no yogurt) A tasty dish of eggplant, garlic, & onions topped with a zesty yogurt sauce.
Aush
Authentic Afghani noodle & vegetable soup topped with homemade yogurt.
Afghani Salad
(Vegan served with no yogurt) A mixture of red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, & mint topped with our special house dressing.
Kamdesh Special House Salad
Vegan mixture of lettuce, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, & cucumber.
Sabzi
(Vegan) A combination of spinach & scallions cooked in our special spices.
Mantoo
Dumplings cooked with ground beef, onions, topped with special yogurt sauce.
Pallow (Brown Basmati Rice)
Halal
Baklava 1 piece
Baklava 3 pieces
Challow (White Basmati Rice)
Halal
Afghani Naan
Three pieces
Afghani Yoghurt
Yogurt mixed with cucumber & mint.
Side Dishes

Beverages

Mexican Glass Bottled
All Soda Can
Pot of Afghan Green Tea
Halal
Green Tea
Halal
Doogh
Yogurt drink mixed with cucumber and mint leaves.
Beef Tikka Kabab
Fresh beef marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Beef Kabab (Kubideh)
Fresh beef marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Chicken Breast Kabab
Fresh chicken marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Chicken Thigh Kabab (boneless)
Fresh boneless chicken marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Lamb Tikka Kabab
Fresh lamb marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Lamb Chops
Fresh lamb chops marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Fish Kabab
Fresh fish marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Chicken Chapli Kabab
Fresh chicken marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Chapli Kabab
Grilled ground sirloin, prepared with a blend of spices, cilantro, tomatoes and scallions. Served with a grilled tomato.
Qabili Pallow
Afghanistan's most popular dish, brown basmati rice with lamb shank, topped with sauted raisins and julienned carrots and fresh beef marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato.
Kofta Challow
Fresh beef kofta marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Lamb Korma Challow
Fresh lamb korma marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Sabzi Challow
(Vegetarian) (Vegan) A combination of spinach & scallions cooked in our special spices. Served with white basmati rice.
Sabzi Challow (With Lamb)
Fresh sabzi (veggies) marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Squash Challow
"(Vegan served with yno yogurt)Squash cooked in our special spice, served with white basmati rice."
Eggplant Borani
Fresh eggplant borani marinated in our special spices served with a grilled tomato. Served w/ white or brown rice
Entrees
