Cafe Caspian

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SHISHLIK (lamb chops)

An all time favorite - tender lamb chops seasoned and grilled to perfection

Lamb$30

SKEWER OF LAMB CHOPS

An all time favorite - tender lamb chops seasoned and grilled to perfection (1 skewer)

A La Carte Skewers$26

POLOW

White basmati rice traditionally flavored with the classic yellow spice, saffron

Sumptuous Rices$5

MAST-O KHIYAR

A delicious dip of chopped cucumbers mixed with our homemade yogurt and mint

Appetizers$8

MAST-O MOOSIR

A tasty dip made of chopped shallots and mint mixed with our homemade yogurt

Appetizers$8

BORANI ESFENAJ

Sautéed spinach, onions, garlic, and mint mixed with our delicious homemade yogurt

Appetizers$8

KASHK–E BADEMJANA puree of toasted eggplant with sautéed onions, garlic, mint, and Kashk (Persian cream)$9.00
HUMMUSA puree of garbanzo beans, garlic, tahini, olive oil and lemon juice$8.00
TABOULEⓥA mix of cracked wheat, parsley, tomatoes, and scallions with olive oil, lemon juice and fresh mint$8.00
MAST-O KHIYARA delicious dip of chopped cucumbers mixed with our homemade yogurt and mint$8.00
MAST-O MOOSIRA tasty dip made of chopped shallots and mint mixed with our homemade yogurt$8.00
BORANI ESFENAJSautéed spinach, onions, garlic, and mint mixed with our delicious homemade yogurt$8.00
DOLMEHⓥTender grape leaves stuffed with rice, onions, leeks, parsley and mint$9.00
OLIVIEH SALADPersian style chicken and potato salad mixed with mayonnaise and lemon juice$8.00
THE GRAND SAMPLER (serves 2)Choose any four appetizers (excluding Sabzi Khordan and salads); this sampler can be vegetarian or gluten-free by your choices, or vegan by choosing multiple servings of any vegan options$15.00
TADIGHCrispy rice topped with your choice of Veggie Ghormeh Sabzi or Gheymeh$12.00
SABZI KHORDAN (serves 2)Fresh herbs served with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, onions, radishes, walnuts and taftoon bread$13.00
SHIRAZI SALADⓥDiced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and cilantro mixed with vinegar and olive oil dressing$8.00
CASPIAN SALADRomaine lettuce, onions, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese and tomatoes served with our house dressing$12.00

Traditional

MIRZA GHASSEMISmoked garlic, eggplant, and tomato spread, topped with a sunny-side up egg$9.00
COTTLETA mixture of ground beef, potatoes, onions, eggs and spices, lightly sautéed$9.00
KUKU SABZIA Persian herbed frittata (an egg-based dish) (contains nuts)$8.00
AUB GUSHTLamb, beef, potatoes, and garbanzo bean stew, served with torshi - familiarly known as “the working man stew”$15.00
KOOFTEHSuper-sized Persian meatball, spiced deliciously with ground beef, split peas, rice and prunes (contains nuts)$16.00
DOLMEH FELFELBell pepper stuffed with beef, rice, split peas and spices (contains nuts)$16.00

Beef & Poultry

TU POR (stuffed kabob) BEEFThinly sliced beef and/or chicken, wrapped around cheese, basil, and jalapeños, skewered and charbroiled$29.00
TU POR (stuffed kabob) CHICKENThinly sliced beef and/or chicken, wrapped around cheese, basil, and jalapeños, skewered and charbroiled$26.00
TU POR (stuffed kabob) COMBOThinly sliced beef and/or chicken, wrapped around cheese, basil, and jalapeños, skewered and charbroiled$27.00
KOOBIDEH (ground beef or chicken)Juicy seasoned ground meat rolled around two skewers and charbroiled$16.00
CHENJEH (chunks) BEEFSucculent chunks of beef tenderloin, chicken tenders or chicken thigh with bone marinated, skewered and charbroiled$32.00
CHENJEH (chunks) CHICKEN TENDERSSucculent chunks of beef tenderloin, chicken tenders or chicken thigh with bone marinated, skewered and charbroiled$18.00
BARG (thin slices) BEEFSliced filet or chicken tenders marinated, skewered and flame broiled$32.00
BARG (thin slices) CHICKENSliced filet or chicken tenders marinated, skewered and flame broiled$18.00
SOLTANI (”for the King”) BEEFA combination of Barg and Koobideh entrées$35.00
SOLTANI (”for the King”) CHICKENA combination of Barg and Koobideh entrées$23.00
JOOJEH KABOB (with bone)Cornish hen delicately marinated in olive oil, saffron and lemon juice$18.00
CHICKEN THIGH KABOBChicken thigh delicately marinated in olive oil, saffron and lemon juice$17.00

Lamb

MAHICHEH (lamb shank)Spring baby lamb shank, Sabzi Polow and lamb broth$22.00
SHISHLIK (lamb chops)An all time favorite - tender lamb chops seasoned and grilled to perfection$30.00
LAMB CHENJEHJuicy lamb loin chunks marinated, skewered and charbroiled$23.00

Seafood

SEAFOOD KABOB SALMON FILETMarinated in olive oil, lemon juice and saffron, then charbroiled$22.00
SEAFOOD KABOB SHRIMPMarinated in olive oil, lemon juice and saffron, then charbroiled$22.00
SEAFOOD KABOB COMBOMarinated in olive oil, lemon juice and saffron, then charbroiled$22.00
TILAPIAA filet of tilapia marinated, sautéed, served over house sauce$16.00

Combinations

BEEF CHENJEH & CHICKEN CHENJEHSucculent chunks of beef and chicken marinated, skewered and charbroiled (1 skewer)$27.00
BEEF CHENJEH & LAMB CHENJEHSucculent chunks of beef and lamb loin marinated, skewered and charbroiled (1 skewer)$29.00
CHICKEN CHENJEH & LAMB CHENJEHSucculent chunks of chicken and lamb loin marinated, skewered and charbroiled (1 skewer)$25.00
BEEF KOOBIDEH & CHICKEN KOOBIDEHJuicy seasoned ground chicken and beef rolled around skewers and charbroiled (2 skewers)$16.00
BEEF CHENJEH & CHICKEN KOOBIDEHSucculent chunks of beef, and ground and rolled chicken, marinated, skewered and charbroiled (2 skewers)$32.00
BEEF CHENJEH & BEEF KOOBIDEHSucculent chunks of beef, and ground and rolled beef, marinated, skewered and charbroiled (2 skewers)$35.00
CHICKEN CHENJEH & BEEF KOOBIDEHSucculent chunks of chicken, and ground and rolled beef, marinated, skewered and charbroiled (2 skewers)$22.00
CHICKEN CHENJEH & CHICKEN KOOBIDEHSucculent chunks of chicken, and ground and rolled chicken, marinated, skewered and charbroiled (2 skewers)$23.00
BEEF BARG & CHICKEN KOOBIDEHSliced beef skewered and flame broiled, and ground and rolled chicken, skewered and charbroiled (2 skewers)$32.00
CHICKEN BARG & BEEF KOOBIDEHSliced chicken skewered and flame broiled, and ground and rolled beef, skewered and charbroiled (2 skewers)$23.00

Sumptuous Rices

ALBALU POLOWⓥTopped with flavorful sweet and sour cherries, almonds and pistachios$8.00
ZERESHK POLOWⓥTantalizing sour barberries, sauteéd onions and saffron$8.00
ADDAS POLOWⓥA delicious and healthy mixture of lentils, sautéed onions, raisins and dates$8.00
SHIRIN POLOWⓥA stunning dish of saffron rice sweetened with carrots, orange peel, almonds and pistachios$8.00
JAVAHER POLOWⓥAn exotic mixture of cranberries, almonds, pistachios, carrots, orange peel,and sour barberries - truly the rubies and emeralds of Persian rice$8.00
SABZI POLOWⓥA tasty mixture of rice, smooth and rich fava beans, and fresh herbs$8.00
LOOBYA POLOWⓥA rice mixture of green beans and tomato sauce flavored with cinnamon, garlic, onions, and saffron, mixed with sautéed filet mignon$8.00
POLOWⓥWhite basmati rice traditionally flavored with the classic yellow spice, saffron$5.00
TAH CHIN POLOWLayered saffron rice, yogurt, egg yolks, then baked with succulent chicken$6.00

House Stews

GHORMEH SABZI (fresh herb)Fresh green herbs sautéed and stewed with kidney beans, dried limes, and chunks of tender beef$15.00
KHORESH-E BADEMJAN (eggplant)Eggplant stew sautéed with chunks of chicken or beef, onions, and sour grapes in a saffron tomato sauce$15.00
GHEYMEH (yellow split peas)Beef stew, yellow split peas in a tomato sauce, topped with shoestring potatoes and fried onions (add eggplant for $1.5)$15.00
FESENJAN (pomegranate/walnut)A sweet and sour puree of pomegranate and walnut sauce stewed and served with chunks of chicken breast$17.00
ESFENAJ-O ALU (spinach/prune)Steamed spinach and prunes stewed in a zesty orange sauce with your choice of beef or chicken$15.00
LOOBYA (green beans)Green beans and tomato sauce flavored with cinnamon, garlic, onions, and saffron, mixed with tender pieces of sautéed filet mignon$15.00
KARAFS & KANGAR FARANGICelery and artichokes sautéed with onions, parsley, and mint, flavored with lemon juice and spices, mixed with your choice of beef or chicken$15.00
KHORESH BAMIEH (okra)A hearty stew with okra, tomato, saffron, turmeric, garlic and sour grapes with your choice of chicken or beef$15.00

Soups & A'shes

A’SH-E-RESHTE CUPNoodle soup with beans and herbs, intensely aromatic, lip smacking, and nutrient rich - a wholesome meal by itself$5.00
A’SH-E-RESHTE BOWLNoodle soup with beans and herbs, intensely aromatic, lip smacking, and nutrient rich - a wholesome meal by itself$10.00
A’SH-E-JO CUPA rich and aromatic blend of barley, chicken and milk - hearty and delicious$5.00
A’SH-E-JO BOWLA rich and aromatic blend of barley, chicken and milk - hearty and delicious$10.00
A’SH-E-CASPIAN CUPA delicious and flavorful blend of herbs, split peas, lentils, and ground beef$4.00
A’SH-E-CASPIAN BOWLA delicious and flavorful blend of herbs, split peas, lentils, and ground beef$8.00
HALEEM CUPA thickened stew made of shredded beef, broken wheat, garbanzo beans, and cinnamon$5.00
HALEEM BOWLA thickened stew made of shredded beef, broken wheat, garbanzo beans, and cinnamon$10.00

Desserts

BASTANI SONNATI (saffron ice cream)Sweet ice cream made with saffron, pistachios and rosewater$9.00
PALOUDEHⓥA combination of frozen rice noodles, rosewater and cherries$8.00
BAKLAVAFlaky phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and soaked in sugar syrup$7.00
BAKLAVA CAKEAll of the wonderful spices of Baklava come together in this delightfully moist and light cake$7.00
HALVA (traditional confection)A traditional Persian dessert made with flour, rosewater, butter, saffron, and sugar$7.00
SHOLEH ZARD (rice pudding)A traditional Persian rice pudding, beautifully golden from saffron spices with almonds$8.00
NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKECake made with cream and soft cheese on a graham cracker crust$8.00

A La Carte Skewers

SKEWER OF BEEF OR CHICKEN KOOBIDEHJuicy seasoned ground chicken or beef rolled around skewers and charbroiled (1 skewer)$6.00
SKEWER OF BEEF CHENJEHSucculent chunks of beef, skewered and charbroiled (1 skewer)$26.00
SKEWER OF BEEF BARGSliced beef skewered and flame broiled (1 skewer)$26.00
SKEWER OF LAMB CHENJEHJuicy lamb loin chunks marinated, skewered and charbroiled (1 skewer)$20.00
SKEWER OF CHICKEN BARGSliced chicken skewered and flame broiled (1 skewer)$15.00
SKEWER OF CHICKEN CHENJEHSucculent chunks of chicken (1 skewer)$15.00
SKEWER OF JOOJEH KABOBCornish hen delicately marinated in olive oil, saffron and lemon juice (1 skewer)$15.00
SKEWER OF CHICKEN THIGHChicken thigh delicately marinated in olive oil, saffron and lemon juice (1 skewer)$15.00
SKEWER OF SHRIMPMarinated in olive oil, lemon juice and saffron, then charbroiled (1 skewer)$20.00
1 LAMB SHANKSpring baby lamb shank and lamb broth (1 skewer)$17.00
SKEWER OF LAMB CHOPSAn all time favorite - tender lamb chops seasoned and grilled to perfection (1 skewer)$26.00
SKEWER OF SALMONMarinated in olive oil, lemon juice and saffron, then charbroiled (1 skewer)$20.00

Drinks

ICED TEATropical chilled tea, unsweetened, with lemon$3.00
COFFEEFreshly hot brewed coffee$3.00
PERSIAN HOT TEAFreshly brewed hot tea with cardamom$3.00
JUICES & LEMONADE (per glass)Choice of orange, cranberry, or lemonade$3.00
DOOGH (per glass)Yogurt mixed with ice water, carbonated and seasoned with mint - a Persian classic$4.00
PITCHER OF DOUGH (per pitcher)Shareable size of yogurt mixed with ice water, carbonated and seasoned with mint - a Persian classic$10.00
PERRIER WATER (per bottle)Sugar-free and calorie-free sparkling mineral water$3.00
BOTTLED WATER$3.00
SOFT DRINKS (per can)Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper served from the can$3.00