Maiwand Village Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Maiwand Village, an authentic Middle Eastern Afghan restaurant located at 5698 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA. This culinary gem offers a delightful menu that highlights the rich flavors of Afghan cuisine, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.
Begin your meal with appetizing starters like Aushak, delicate dumplings filled with leeks and topped with savory yogurt, or Mantoo, ground beef dumplings adorned with spices and split peas. The Afgani Salad and fresh garden salads provide a refreshing start to your meal.
For a heartier option, the vegetarian entrees like Bonjon Bourani, sautéed eggplant with yogurt, and Daul Challou, spiced lentils served with rice, are both delicious and fulfilling.
Maiwand Village combines generous portions, friendly service, and a warm ambiance, making it a must-visit spot for anyone craving exceptional Afghan cuisine.
Appetizers
Mantoo
Onion and ground beef filled dumplings topped with yogurt, spices and split peas
Aushak
Leak stuffed dumplings topped with yogurt and ground beef and minced mint herbs
Fresh Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with tomatoes, onions, cilantro and optional garbanzo beans, potatoes and vinaigrette dressing
Afghani Salad (Salata)
Chopped onions, tomatoes and cilantro
Soups and Salad
Vegetarian Entrees
Bonjon Bourani
Sauteed eggplant, topped with yogurt and tomato sauce, served with rice
Daul Challou
Cooked lentils with spices, served with white rice
Kabob e Murgh
Tender cubes of chicken, marinated in herbs and fine spices, charbroiled on skewer. All kabob entrees are served with rice, salata, shour naghut and naan
Kabab e Tikka
Tender cubes of beef, marinated in herbs and fine spices, charbroiled on skewer. All kabob entrees are served with rice, salata, shour naghut and naan
Kabob Entrees
Family Kabob Entrees
Maiwand Combination for Two
Combination of chicken, tikka, and shami kabob, served with rice, salata, and two sodas
Maiwand Combination for Four
Combination of chicken, tikka, and shami kabob, served with rice, salata, and four sodas