--- title: Authentic Persian Cuisine | Explore Kebabs, Stews, and Desserts | Taste of Tehran description: Discover authentic Persian cuisine in Ottawa with our diverse menu featuring flame-grilled kebabs, hearty stews, and delicious desserts. Reserve your table today for a memorable dining experience. image: https://cafetehran.ca/hubfs/a70f5c9df440d10213e93244e9eb7cad.jpeg --- - [Home](https://cafetehran.ca) - [Daily Offers](https://cafetehran.ca/lunch-specials) - [Menu](https://cafetehran.ca/old_menu) - [Reserve](https://www.bavoli.com/book/tehran-persian-cafe-restaurant) - [Order Online](https://order.online/store/-25132770?hideModal=true) search menu What you are looking for? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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[Reserve a Table](https://cafetehran.ca/reserve?hsLang=en)[Back to Home](https://cafetehran.ca/?hsLang=en) [Starter](https://cafetehran.ca/menu#ct-starter)[Main Dishes](https://cafetehran.ca/menu#ct-main-dishes)[Family Platters](https://cafetehran.ca/menu#ct-family-platters)[Drinks](https://cafetehran.ca/menu#ct-drinks)[Desserts](https://cafetehran.ca/menu#ct-desserts) 64 dishes & drinks · Prices in CAD · Taxes may apply THE MENU ## Starter #### Mirzaghasemi Smoky grilled eggplant, garlic, tomatoes, and eggs, slowly sautéed in turmeric and spices (Can be prepared without eggs upon request). **$15.99** #### Kashk-Bademjoon A creamy and savoury Iranian dip made with mashed eggplant, fried onions, garlic, Walnuts and Kashk, served with pita bread. **$15.99** #### Hummus a popular Middle Eastern dip and spread made from pureed cooked chickpeas blended with tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, and garlic **$8.99** #### Barley Soup A hearty and flavorful soup made with tender barley grains, vegetables, herbs, and chicken breast, resulting in a comforting and nourishing dish. **$8.99** #### Ash Reshteh Ash Reshteh is a vegetarian Iranian soup featuring peas, kidney beans, a mix of herbs, noodles, and savory seasonings, making it a hearty and flavorful meatless dish. **$8.99** #### Shirazi Salad A refreshing Iranian salad made with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. **$6.99** #### Zeytoon Parvardeh A tangy Persian olive dish made with a flavorful blend of herbs, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses. **$8.99** #### Strained Shallot Yogurt A creamy condiment made by combining yogurt with finely chopped shallots. **$6.99** #### Cucumber Yogurt A refreshing Iranian yogurt and cucumber dip, flavoured with herbs and garlic, offers a cool and creamy accompaniment to meals. **$6.99** #### Torshi mix A traditional Persian pickle is made with various seasonal vegetables, herbs, and spices enjoyed alongside meals throughout the year. **$6.99** #### Garlic Pickle A traditional Persian pickle is made with Garlic **$6.99** #### Halim Bademjoon Mashed eggplant, shredded beef, and lentils. **$15.99** #### Abdoogh Khiar A cooling Persian yogurt bowl with fresh cucumbers, herbs, crushed walnuts, raisins, and spices. **$12.99** #### Variety Platter A sampler of Persian sides, including Shirazi Salad, Zeytoon Parvardeh, Shallot Yogurt, Cucumber Yogurt, and pickled vegetables. **$12.99** #### Garden Salad Fresh garden salad. **$12.99** THE MENU ## Main Dishes ### Kebabs #### Shishlik Kebab 1 pound of mouthwatering lamb-rib barbecued in Persian traditional style **$45.99** #### Trio Kebab A platter of saffron chicken breast, chenjeh & koobideh with mushrooms and peppers accompanied by saffron rice and your choice of salad. **$46.99** #### Koobideh Kebab Double skewers of seasoned ground beef, shaped into long, cylindrical kebabs and grilled to perfection. **$26.99** #### Sultani A classic Persian dish featuring a combination of grilled koobideh (ground meat skewer) and Chenjeh (marinated meat skewer), **$36.99** #### Vaziri A classic Persian dish featuring a combination of grilled koobideh (ground meat skewer) and chicken breast, offering a flavorful and diverse kebab experience. **$31.99** #### Chenjeh Premium filet mignon cubes, marinated in spices, then grilled over an open flame. Served with saffron rice, grilled tomato, and garden salad. **$31.99** #### Chicken Breast Kebab One skewer of juicy chicken breast marinated in saffron, lemon, and Persian spices, then flame-grilled. Served with tomato, saffron rice, and garden salad. **$26.99** #### Bakhtiyari Kebab A flavorful skewer combining juicy chunks of marinated chicken and tender filet mignon, grilled to perfection. Served with grilled tomato, saffron rice and garden salad. **$29.99** #### Zesty Herb Chicken Kebab One skewer of chicken breast marinated in pomegranate molasses, ground walnuts, garlic, and herbs. Grilled and served with saffron rice, grilled tomato and garden salad. **$26.99** #### Loghmeh Kebab A giant skewer (230 g) of seasoned ground beef, grilled over open flame. Served with grilled tomato, saffron rice and garden salad. **$26.99** ### Traditional Dishes #### Ghormeh Sabzi Stew with Rice A flavorful Persian herb stew made with slow-cooked herbs. tender lamb and kidney beans, accompanied by a side of aromatic rice with Tahdig. **$24.99** #### Gheymeh Stew with Rice A flavourful Gheymeh stew with lamb, accompanied by french fries and fried eggplant. This Traditional Persian dish features tender lamb, split peas, aromatic spices and a perfect blend of textures for a culinary experience. **$24.99** #### Fesenjan Stew A rich walnut and pomegranate stew with chicken breast, served with saffron rice. Sweet, tangy, and full of flavor. **$28.99** #### Dizi A mouthwatering Persian Stew with tender lamb, beans peas, and fragrant spices. slow-cooked to perfection, served with bread. **$26.99** #### Akbar joojeh A delightful Iranian half-a-chicken dish, known for its buttery texture, is marinated in a flavourful blend of saffron, resulting in tender, and flavourful chicken. served with pomegranate sauce. Comes with saffron rice , and a Garden salad . **24.55** #### Chicken with barberry rice Zereshk polo with chicken is a delicious Persian dish that pairs r leg quarters with fragrant saffron rice and tangy barberries, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal. Comes with rice , chicken juice, and a Garden salad. **20.99** #### Loobia Polo Layered rice with ground beef, tomato, green beans, and aromatic spices **24.99** #### Black-Eyed Peas & Rice (Vegan, Vegetarian) A hearty blend of tender black-eyed peas and fluffy rice, simmered with aromatic herbs and spices. This wholesome dish is rich in flavor, protein-packed, and 100% vegan—a comforting choice for plant-based eaters and anyone craving a nourishing meal that comes with Shirazi Salad. **21.99** #### Lamb Shank Slow-braised lamb shank, cooked until tender and infused with aromatic Persian spices. Served with saffron rice. **$34.99** #### Chelo Gosht Slow-cooked lamb in a special Persian sauce, served with rice (250 g lamb). **$29.99** #### Vegetable Rice (Vegan) Rice with green beans, peas, corn, carrots, and tomato paste, seasoned with Persian spices. **$21.99** THE MENU ## Family Platters #### Chef's Platter for 4 A grand Persian feast featuring 4 Koobideh Kebabs, 2 Saffron Chicken Kebabs, and 2 Chenjeh Kebabs, served with grilled tomatoes, fluffy saffron rice, and garden salad. **$145.00** #### Shahaneh Platter A royal Persian spread featuring 2 skewers of Koobideh Kebab, 1 lamb shank, and 2 skewers of chicken breast kebab, plus your choice of one traditional stew. Served with saffron rice, grilled tomato, fresh garden salad. **$145.00** #### Darbari Platter for 4 A noble Persian platter featuring 2 Koobideh Kebabs, 1 Chenjeh Kebab, your choice of 1 Chicken Breast Kebab, and 1 chicken leg. Served with saffron rice, grilled tomato, fresh garden salad. **$99.99** #### Flavours of Iran Platter One serving of each of our signature stews: Gheymeh, Ghormeh Sabzi, Fesenjan, and Chelo Gosht, with saffron rice and golden tahdig. Choice of soup or salad. **$79.99** #### Traditional Koobideh Platter Four flame-grilled koobideh skewers served with grilled tomato, garnishes, and Persian Sangak bread. **$44.99** THE MENU ## Drinks ### Signature yogurt drink #### 1 Glass Yogurt Drink A traditional, refreshing beverage made from our own recipe. Prepared from freshly cultured yogurt, it offers a perfect blend of tanginess and sweetness. **$3.99** #### 1 Pitcher A traditional, refreshing beverage made from our own recipe. It is prepared from freshly cultured yogurt and offers a perfect blend of tanginess and sweetness. **$7.99** ### Soft Drinks #### Lemonade **$3.99** #### Sparkling Water **2.99** #### Orange Juice **$3.99** #### Apple Juice **$3.99** #### Sparkling Lemonade **3.99** #### Mango Juice **$3.99** #### Ayran - bottle **$3.99** #### Canned Soft Drinks **$2.50** ### Hot Drinks #### Tea set for two Black tea set for four, served with Persian accompaniments. **$12.99** #### Tea set for one Enjoy a relaxing time with a cup of tea, accompanied by delicacies such as Dates and Persian candy rock **5** #### Regular Coffee **4.99** #### Decaf Coffee **$4.99** #### Green Tea **$4.99** THE MENU ## Desserts #### Saffron Persian Ice Cream **$10.99** #### Faloodeh Faloodeh is a Persian frozen dessert with rosewater and lime syrup over thin vermicelli noodles, delivering a sweet and tangy treat with a delightful icy texture. **$9.99** #### Faloodeh & Persian Ice Cream Are you looking for the best of the both worlds? look no further! **$11.99** #### Royal Baklava Flaky layers of golden phyllo pastry filled with a rich walnut blend, baked to perfection, then finished with a sweet syrup glaze and a delicate dusting of pistachio powder on top. **$3.99** #### Saffron Cake **$3.99** #### Saffron Cheese Cake **$6.99** #### Chocolate Ice Cream **$8.99** #### Vanilla Ice Cream **$8.99** No matching dishes found. ## Make it a Persian evening Good food is best enjoyed together. 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