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Pomegranate Soup– Our famous Ash Anar is a hearty mix of lentils, beans, wheat, spinach & herbs cooked with pomegranate juice, served w/ pita. Cup $2.65 Bowl $5.25
Soup & Salad – Cup of our pomegranate soup with pita and a small green salad. $6.95
Persian Breakfast – Our friends who remember Café Caspian requested this items, so here it is…feta, pecans (or walnuts), fruit (or cucumbers & tomatoes) with pita bread. $6.95
Hummus - Tasty dip of garbanzo beans blended with creamy sesame, lemon juice & garlic, served with pita bread. $6.95 with olives, garlic and herbs $7.95, sun-dried tomatoes and olives $7.95
Baba Ghanoush - Tasty blend of baked eggplant, tahini, garlic and lemon, topped with olive oil, served with pita bread. $6.95
Dolmeh – Rice and herbs hand wrapped in grape leaves, served with pita bread. 8 for $6.95
Tabouli - Bulgur wheat and parsley tossed with lettuce and tomatoes with lemon juice and olive oil, served with pita bread. $5.95
Mast o’ khiar – A dip of plain yogurt mixed with cucumbers & mint, served with pita. $5.95
With cranberries and walnuts $6.95
Sambosas --- Two bread pockets filled with spinach, potatoes, green peas, curry and spices, served with Mast o’ khiar. $5.95
Potato Pancakes (koo-koo) - We added Quinoa (a high protein grain) and dill to the traditional recipe. Free-range eggs and flour are included in the batter. $5.95
Salat Olivieh – A recipe of chicken, potatoes, free range eggs, green peas and pickles mixed with mayo and lemon juice, served with pita bread $8.95.
Middle Eastern Platter – Hummus, tabouli, dolmehs, small salad topped with feta and olives, served with pita bread. $9.95
Green Mixed Salad - Healthy spring mix greens with olives, tomatoes, walnuts and feta, with our soy ginger dressing or balsamic and olive oil. Small $3.95 Large $7.95
Middle Eastern Green Salad – Mixed greens with feta cheese, tomatoes, tabouli and dolmehs and olives served with our soy ginger dressing. $9.95 Add chicken for $2.00
Vegan Salad - Mixed greens with tomatoes, olives, avocado and firm, baked tofu, topped with vegan pita chips with our delicious soy ginger dressing on side. $8.95
Green Chicken Salad- Healthy mixed greens with chicken breast, tomatoes, feta, and olives topped with soy ginger or balsamic vinegar and olive oil. $9.95
SpicyTurkey Salad- Grilled turkey glazed with our spicy sauce on a bed of greens with cucumbers, tomatoes and dried cranberries with our sweet vinaigrette dressing. $9.95
Seasoned Salmon Salad – Chilled hot-smoked Wild Alaskan salmon over a bed of mixed greens with feta, tomatoes, and olives served with ginger soy dressing. $10.95
Strawberry Tabouli Salad –Refreshing salad of mixed greens, topped with tabouli, strawberries and walnuts, served with our raspberry vinaigrette dressing. $9.95 Add chicken for $2.00 or Tofu $1.50 (we substitute other fruits when strawberries are out of season)
Goat Cheese Salad – A huge bed of spring mix topped with pears, walnuts and broiled goat cheese on top of baguette with a sweet vinaigrette dressing. $10.95
Banoo Salad – The ultimate raw salad with Spring mix, broccoli, shredded carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, raw walnuts, raw sunflower seeds, and quinoa served with your choice of dressing $9.95
* We try to use organic spring mix when available.
* Our tofu is made from organic soy beans.
Our dishes are made with the finest ingredients used in authentic Persian cuisine. We have designed our menu so our vegetarian guests can enjoy the exotic tastes of Persia by adding tofu to our traditional dishes.
All of these specials are served only on their designated day.
Monday
Adas Polo - Basmati rice cooked with lentils and mung beans topped with Saffron, dates, walnuts, apricots and caramelized onions. Served with Chicken or Tofu $10.95 Lamb $12.95
Tuesday
Fesenjoon (Pomegranate Stew) – This bewildering dish comes with chicken or tofu (mushrooms & wheat gluten) mired in a brown puree of walnuts and pomegranate served with basmati rice. $10.95
Wednesday
Khoresht Badenjan – Finally a tomato based blend of grilled eggplant, split peas and lamb and beef served with basmati rice $12.95
Thursday
Curry - A delicious stew of carrots, potatoes, mushrooms and tomatoes cooked in yellow curry, served with basmati rice. Chicken or Tofu $10.95
Friday
Ghourmeh Sabzi – A stew of kidney beans in lemony slurry of parsley, scallion, and spinach, served with basmati rice. Lamb $12.95 Tofu $10.95
Friday and Saturday
Ghalieh Mahi - One of our best, this rich recipe is made with Wild salmon fillet, cooked with parsley, cilantro, tamarind sauce, curry and garlic, served with dilled basmati rice, carrots and peas. $12.95
Saturday
Abgousht (Persian Stew) - A stew of lamb, chickpeas, potatoes, beans, tomatoes and dried limes for flavor, served with pita bread. $11.95 Add $2.00 for rice instead of pita bread.
Koufteh-Berenji – Exotic balls of basmati rice, lamb, fresh herbs, split peas, free-range eggs, and onions slowly cooked with plums, raisins and walnuts in the center, served with pita bread. $13.95 Add $2.00 for rice instead of pita bread.
* All entrees are served with your choice of Shirazi Salad (cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, cilantro & lemon juice), Mast o’khiar (yogurt) or a mixed green salad.
Great finger food for parties.
Veggie Kabob – At last a kabob with vegetarians & vegans in mind! Skewers of marinated tofu, mushrooms & veggies, served with brown rice and Shirazi Salad. $10.95 Add any specialty rice for $2.00
Chicken Kabob – Skewers of marinated and grilled chicken with vegetables served with Saffron Basmati rice and Shirazi Salad. Boneless dark meat $12.95 , Chicken Breast $13.95 Substitute Zereshk Polo or any other specialty rice for $2.00
Spicy chicken kabob – Made with our special sauce…contains dairy. Prices same as above.
Koubideh Kabob – Specially seasoned ground beef, marinated with Persian spices, wrapped around skewers and grilled on open-flame, served with Basmati rice. $12.95
Add Zereshk polo for $2.00
Spicy Koubideh - Made with our special sauce…contains dairy. Prices same as above.
Mahi Kabob - Skewers of marinated wild Mahi-Mahi grilled with vegetables, served with our Sabzi polo (rice cooked with dill, fenugreek, leek and parsley). $14.95
Salmon Kabob - Wild Salmon fillet, seasoned and grilled, served with vegetables and our Sabzi polo (rice cooked with dill, fenugreek, leek and parsley). $15.95
A note… that this dish is well worth the 30-35 minute wait.
Sabzi Polo-Mahi – Tilapia fillet (when available), poached on the grill with mild spices served with grilled veggies and Sabzi polo (herbed rice). $14.95
* We can substitute a large green salad for rice & Shirazi for any of these dishes.
* Our chicken kabobs are antibiotic and hormone –free.
Specialty Rice/Traditional Rice Dishes…
Baghali Polo - Lamb shanks cooked in gravy, served with dilled Basmati rice & fava beans. $13.95
Zereshk Polo - A heavenly mixture of basmati rice, barberries, dried cranberries, tossed with orange rinds, almonds and sweet carrots. Chicken or Tofu $10.95 Lamb Shank $12.95
Albaloo Polo - Basmati rice cooked with sour cherries, pistachios and saffron. Chicken or Tofu $10.95 Lamb Shanks $12.95
Loubiah polo - Basmati rice cooked with chopped green string beans, tomatoes, Persian spices and spicy curry. Chicken or Tofu $10.95 Lamb Shank $12.95
Adasi - Brown rice cooked with lentils, mung beans and squash. Chicken or Baked Tofu $10.95 Lamb shank $12.95
* All entrees are served with your choice of Shirazi Salad (cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, cilantro & lemon juice), Mast o’khiar (yogurt with cucumber and mint) or a mixed green salad.
* You can also substitute a large green mixed salad for the basmati rice and Shirazi.
Vegan Wrap –Babaganoush, rice, mixed greens, tomatoes and avocado, served with tabouli. $6.95 add Tofu $2
Mixed Veggie Wrap – Tofu, hummus, mixed greens, tomatoes, tabouli, and avocado topped with our popular soy ginger dressing, served with pita chips. $8.95
Salmon Wrap – Hot smoked wild Alaskan salmon (served chilled) wrapped in a tortilla with hummus, tabouli, feta, mixed greens, tomatoes and our soy ginger dressing, served with pita chips $9.95
Middle Eastern Chicken Wrap – Chicken, hummus, tabouli, feta, olives, lettuce and tomato, wrapped in an herb tortilla, served with pita chips. $8.95
Chicken Wrap - Chicken, mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado and provolone cheese, wrapped in an herb tortilla, served with pita chips. $8.95
Sm. Side of Rice |
$2.50 |
Sambosa (a-la-carte) |
$2.95 |
Side of Avocado |
$1.50 |
Skewer of Koubideh |
$4.50 |
Side of Tofu |
$2.50 |
Skewer of Veggies |
$3.95 |
Side of Chicken |
$4.00 |
Skewer of Chicken |
$6.95 |
Side of Pita |
$1.00 |
Shirazi Salad |
$2.50 |
Sm. Side of Masto’Khiar |
$1.00 |
Goat Cheese on baguette |
$1.50 |
Side of Specialty Rice |
$4.50 |
Side of Lamb |
$6.95 |
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Soltan Banoo Restaurant - Eclectic Persian Cuisine
4645 Park Blvd. San Diego, California 92116
(619) 298-2801
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