KooKoo

Persian iranian · Washington

What to order

from the menu

Our Signature Roast

Slow-braised tender roast beef and a vegetable medley in a velvety tomato sauce, served with baghali polo.

Our Favorites$36

Kookoo Sibzamini (V)

The Persian-style frittata with eggs, potatoes, onion, and our own mix of Spices and topped with a touch of saffron aioli.

Mezze Small Plate$15

Fries with a Persian Twist (V, VG)

Delicious crispy fries dusted with our own spice and herb mix.

Mezze Small Plate$9

Mast O Laboo (V)

A Yogurt dip, roasted beets, a touch of olive oil, and our own mix of spices.

Salad$14

Gigot of Lamb (Lamb Shank)

Slow braised lamb shank and vegetable medley in a silky tomato sauce, served with baghali polo.

Our Favorites$39

Khoresh Ghormeh Sabzi

Stewed beef with a mix of sautéed fresh aromatic herbs, Persian dried lime, and kidney beans, served with saffron rice | May be served as a vegetarian option.

Our Favorites$26

Kookoo Sabzi (V)VThe Persian-style frittata with eggs, aromatic herbs, walnuts, and barberries.$15.00
Kookoo Sibzamini (V)VThe Persian-style frittata with eggs, potatoes, onion, and our own mix of Spices and topped with a touch of saffron aioli.$15.00
Kashk Bademjan (V)VSautéed eggplant, onion, and garlic topped with cream of whey, fried onion, and mint.$15.00
Mirza Ghasemi (V)VSmoky eggplant, sauteed garlic, tomato, and egg.$17.00
Zeytoon Parvadeh (V, VG)V · VGA mix of olives, garlic, aromatic herbs, walnuts, and pomegranate.$12.00
Potato Gratin (V)VLayers of thinly sliced potatoes baked to a golden perfection in a creamy, cheesy sauce, with a hint of garlic and herbs.$15.00
Tahdig (V)VCrispy saffron rice egg & yogurt topped with our stew.$16.00
Sambusch - e - Sabzijaat (V)VPersian style fried turnover filled with potato puree, parsley, and scallion.$13.00
Kookoo WingsDelicious wings in a pomegranate sauce.$14.00
Fries with a Persian Twist (V, VG)V · VGDelicious crispy fries dusted with our own spice and herb mix.$9.00

Salad

Shirazi (V, VG)V · VGCucumber, tomato, scallions, and parsley in a lemony vinaigrette.$12.00
Hummus (V, VG)V · VGMashed chickpeas blended with Tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.$12.00
Borani Esfenaj (V)VA Yogurt dip of sautéed garlic, spinach, herbs, and our mix of spices.$12.00
Mast O Moosir (V)VA Yogurt dip of Persian dried shallots with our own mix of spices.$12.00
Mast O Khiar (V)VA Yogurt dip of cucumber, and aromatic herbs with our own mix of spices.$12.00
Mast O Laboo (V)VA Yogurt dip, roasted beets, a touch of olive oil, and our own mix of spices.$14.00
FalafelA patty shaped chickpea-fritter combined with herbs and our mix of spices, served with a Tahini sauce.$14.00

From Our Grill

Beef ChenjehA skewer of marinated beef tenderloin with our grilled veggies, served with saffron rice.$37.00
Beef KoobidehTwo skewers of juicy, seasoned ground beef cooked to perfection with grilled veggies, served with saffron rice.$26.00
JoojehA skewer of citrus-marinated boneless breast of chicken served with our grilled veggies and Zereshk & cranberry polo.$26.00
Joojeh Farangi (Koobideh & Joojeh)Combination of one skewer of Koobideh & one skewer of joojeh with grilled veggie, served with saffron rice.$37.00
Tehrooni (Chenjeh& Joojeh)Combination of one skewer of chenjeh & one skewer of joojeh with grilled veggie, served with saffron rice.$41.00
Bakhtiari (Chenjeh& Koobideh)Combination of one skewer of chenjeh & one skewer of Koobideh with grilled veggie, served with saffron rice.$41.00
Fillet Of SalmonSaffron Citrus marinated salmon with our grilled veggies, served with saffron rice.$35.00

Our Favorites

Gigot of Lamb (Lamb Shank)Slow braised lamb shank and vegetable medley in a silky tomato sauce, served with baghali polo.$39.00
Our Signature RoastSlow-braised tender roast beef and a vegetable medley in a velvety tomato sauce, served with baghali polo.$36.00
Khoresh Ghormeh SabziStewed beef with a mix of sautéed fresh aromatic herbs, Persian dried lime, and kidney beans, served with saffron rice | May be served as a vegetarian option.$26.00
Khoresh FesenjoonAn elegant stew of chicken, walnut, and pomegranate molasses, served with saffron rice | May be served as a vegetarian option.$27.00
Khoresh GheymehStewed beef in a tomato sauce, yellow split peas, and Persian dried lime, served with saffron rice.$26.00

Persian Rice Selection & Extras

Saffron Rice (V, VG)V · VGSteamed basmati rice topped with saffron.$7.00
Zereshk & Cranberry Polo (V)VSteamed basmati rice topped with sweetened barberries & cranberries.$8.00
Baghali Polo (V)VSteamed basmati rice with fava beans and fresh dill.$8.00
Torshi (V, VG)V · VGFarmed pickled veggies.$6.00
Our Own Persian Falafel (V, VG)V · VGA spicy Persian chili sauce.$5.00

Dessert

Bastani SonatiHomemade Ice Cream | Saffron, Pistachio & Rose Water.$10.00
BaghlavaButtery layers of flaky dough and pistachio sweetened & fragrant syrup.$10.00
Daily Dessert Special

Soup & Salad Mix

Vegetble soup$12.00
Kookoo's House Salad$12.00
AddasiPersian Lentil Soup$12.00
Chicken Soup$12.00

Sandwiches

Beef Koobideh SandwichOne skewer of grilled seasoned ground beef with tomato, parsley, sumac onion, and our house sauce on pita bread.$15.00
Mortodella SandwichBeef Mortadella, tomato, pickles and Mayo$12.00
Sossis Bandari SandwichBeef sausage, tomato sauce, onions$12.00
Chicken SandwichMarinated boneless of chicken, pickles, tomato and mayo$12.00
Turkey SandwichOven roasted Turkey, pickles, tomato and mayo$12.00
Falafel SandwichFalafel, pickles, tomato, onion and mayo$12.00
Kookoo SaladMix green, cucumber, tomato, onion, walnut, feta cheese ( add chicken for $3.00 )$12.00

Plate

KoobidehA skewer of juicy seasoned ground beef skewers grilled to smoky perfection, accompanied by aromatic saffron rice and charred tomatoes.$17.00
JoojehA skewer of citrus-marinated boneless breast of chicken served with our grilled veggies and saffron rice.$17.00

3310 14th St NW, Washington, DC, 20010

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