Appetizers & Condiments

All dishes with stars are vegetarian or available as vegetarian.

1. Fresh Garden Herbs (Panir Sabzi) *

A very refreshing starter. A variety of basil, tarragon, chives, mint, cilantro, spring onion, red radishes and more (based on seasonal availability) with French feta cheese and walnut halves served with bread.  Eat along with your food or make small wraps with bread, cheese, walnuts and herbs. Enjoy! 5

2. Yogurt & Shallots (Mast-o-Musir) *

Mountain style, rich and creamy homemade yogurt mixed with chopped shallots. Can be served as a dip or as a trimming with any hot meal. 5

3. Yogurt & Cucumber (Mast-o-Khiar) *

Our homemade yogurt, mixed with diced Persian cucumber and topped with a touch of dried mint.  5

4. Puréed Eggplant (Kashk Budemjon)*

Purée of sautéed eggplant with carmelized onion mixed and topped with kashk and dried mint

(Kashk is a creamy sauce made with yogurt.) 7

5. Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmeh) *

This homemade wrap is stuffed with ground meat, rice, yellow split peas, and herbs.  The wraps are cooked to perfection in a sweet and sour sauce. 7

6. Eggplant Delight *

Fancy eggplant and Spanish squash sautéed in vegetable oil and cooked with fresh tomato and

caramelized onion with tomato saffron sauce. Topped with kashk or yogurt and sautéed dried mint. 7

7. House Olives (Zeitoon Parvardeh) *

Finely chopped walnuts, olives (sliced or chopped), olive oil, pomegranate juice and paste mixed

together with a touch of garlic. A delicacy in the Caspian Sea region. 7

8. Pickled Mix Vegetables (Torshi Makhloot) *

Pickled mixed vegetables act as a trimming to any hot meal. Made from pearl onions, celery, suncho, shallots, eggplant, peppers, and cucumbers with a variety of spices.  Aged in red wine vinegar. 4

9.  Hummus (Pureeh Nokhodehi) *

Hummus is a dip or spread and made from cooked mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and cumin topped with paprika.  5

10. Crispy Rice (Tah Dig) *

Literally "bottom of the pot." Order with your choice of stew atop. Great to share! One Topping 8, Two Topping 10