Afghan eateries

There aren't too many places in the area to find an Afghan menu. But it's not as hard as you might thing.

The meat most commonly cooked is lamb or goat. Clever and interesting things are done to pumpkin, often cooked in yogurt and tomato sauces. The Afghan Grill, 2309 Calvert St NW, 202 234 5095, is one of the longest established Afghan restaurants. Bamian in Falls Church, 5634 Leesburg Pike, 703 820 7880, is newer, with three Afghan chefs working to spread the reputation of their nation's food. Panjshir Restaurant, 224 W. Maple Ave, Vienna, 703 281 4183, is highly regarded among its kinsmen.