Arzan Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Arzan Cafe, a culinary gem located in Chicago’s Albany Park. Specializing in Central Asian cuisine, Arzan invites you to indulge in a variety of halal dishes that honor the rich heritage of the region. The menu boasts standout options like Plov, a traditional rice dish available in multiple styles, and Manty, delightful dumplings filled with beef and onions. Each dish bursts with flavor, showcasing the essence of Kyrgyz and Uzbek cooking.

  • Notable Dishes: Try the tender Lamb Kuurdak or the mouth-watering Tandoor Samsa, each crafted with robust spices.
  • Ambiance: The cafe's warm, family-friendly atmosphere is perfect for gatherings, offering both indoor and covered outdoor seating.
  • Services: Enjoy convenient features like delivery, takeout, and private dining.

Each visit promises a blend of exceptional cuisine and heartfelt service, making Arzan Cafe a must-try for food lovers seeking a genuine taste of Central Asia.

Main Dishes

Plov

Central Asian rice with beef and carrots.

$19.50

Plov with Kazy

Rice with beef, carrots, and traditional sausage.

$22.49

Uzgen Plov

Central Asian brown rice with beef and carrots.

$25.00

Lamb Kuurdak

Stewed lamb with potatoes and onions.

$31.20

Beshbarmak

Finely chopped boiled beef with egg noodles.

$23.99

Jiz-Biz

Fried lamb pieces with french fries

$27.49

Manty

Central Asian style dumplings, stuffed with beef and onions.

$19.50

Pumpkin Manty

Central Asian style dumplings, stuffed with pumpkin and onions.

$15.00

Oromo

Traditional-steamed pie stuffed with minced meat, potatoes and onions.

$18.20

Gan-Fan

Sauteed beef, peppers and onions served over rice.

$19.50

Gyuro Lagman

Stir fried beef and vegetables served with hand-pulled noodles.

$26.00

Boso Lagman

$23.40

Achuu Et

Traditional Uyghur meal, spicy beef with rice and vegetables

$27.30

Tandoor Samsa

Stuffed pastry made with beef, onion and cooked in tandoor.

$9.10

Lagman

Hand-pulled noodles stir fried with beef and vegetables.

$20.80

Chicken Kuurdak

Stewed chicken with potatoes and onions

$18.75

Achuu Et (Chicken)

Traditional Uyghur meal, spicy chicken with rice and vegetables

$18.75

Beef Cutlets

$18.20

Mini Manty

$18.20

Beef Shawarma

$16.90

Chicken Shawarma

$15.60

Assorti Shawarma

Chicken+Beef

$16.90

Grilled Chicken

$15.60

Baked Salmon

$26.49

Veggie Shawarma

$14.49

Cheeseburger

$13.00

Chicken Nuggets

$9.75

Double Cheeseburger

$15.60

Ribeye Steak

$35.69

T-Bone Steak

$35.69

Fast & Grilled & Broiled

Soups

Lamb soup

$15.90

Beef Soup

$14.55

Chuchvara

ground beef stuffed dumplings served in a soup with vegetables

$15.90

Mastava

A thick, hearty soup of rice, meat, vegetables

$13.25

Lentil Soup

$9.25

Pelmeni

$13.25

Blini with Tvorog (each)

Russian pancake with cottage cheese.

$5.00

Plain Blini

$2.00

Honey Portion

$1.00

Cheburek with Spinach

$6.65

Cheburek with Garlic Chive

$6.65

Cheburek with Meat

$7.49

Chicken Samsa

$6.65

Beef Samsa Sloenaya

$6.65

Lepeshka

Central Asian Bread

$5.30

Rice

$3.99

Boorsok (150 gr)

$6.65

Kaimak

$3.95

Smetana

$0.65

Laza

$0.65

Sides

Beverages

Jarma

$9.95

Ayran

$3.00

1 Liter Kampot

$8.59

Natakhtari

$4.00

Tiflis Glass

$4.00

Soda

$2.00

Tashkent Plov

$140.00

Uzgen Rice Plov

$150.00

Lazer Rice Plov

$120.00

Kuurdak

$65.00

Boorsok 150g

$6.65

Special Order

Salad

Avocado Salad

$9.25

Caesar Salad

$13.25

Carrot Salad

$6.65

Greek Salad

$10.58

Oliveye

$10.59

Shakarap

$4.63

Vecha Salad

$13.25

Chocolate Cake

$9.25

Honey Cake

$9.25

Cupcakes

$9.25

Merenga

$8.00

Milk Cake

$9.25

Snickers Cake

$9.25

Velvet Cake

$10.59

Biscuit Roulette

$7.99

Deserts

Kebabs

Kebab Set 1(Lulya&Lamb)

$24.70

Kebab Set 2(Chicken&Cheese Lulya)

$20.80

Kebab Set 3(Beef&Cheese Lulya)

$24.70

Kebab Set 4(Chicken wings&Beef)

$24.70

Lamb Chops

1 skewer of grilled juicy lamb chops.

$26.00

Lulya Kebab

1 skewer of grilled juicy minced beef.

$9.10

Lulya with Cheese

$10.40

Beef Kebab

1 skewer of grilled juicy beef cubes.

$11.70

Lamb Kebab

$13.00

Chicken Kebab

$10.40

Chicken Wings

1 skewer of grilled juicy chicken wings or breast.

$10.40

Fish Kebab

$24.70