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Lunch specials are served with saffron Basmati rice and mixed green salad.

Lunch Specials are offered for dine-in only. Excludes Holidays and carry out orders.

  • CHICKEN KABOB

    marinated chicken shish kabob

    $12

  • CHENJEH

    marinated Certified Angus Beef® strip loin shish kabob

    $13

  • MIX GRILL KABOB

    combination of chicken and chenjeh shish kabobs

    $13

  • VEGGIE PILAF

    seasonal medley of sautéed veggies on a bed of saffron basmati rice

    $12

  • KOOBIDEH

    one skewer of seasoned Certified Angus Beef® ground beef kabob

    $12

  • CHICKEN KOOBIDEH

    one skewer of ground chicken kabob, with parsley, dill and cilantro

    $12

  • SHRIMP KABOB

    marinated shrimp with sautéed veggies and saffron basmati rice, no salad

    $13

Spreads

Served with complimentary Lavash or in-house baked Taftoon for $1.50

  • MAZZE PLATTER

    sample any three spreads

    $18

  • KASHKE BADEMJAN

    fried eggplant with fermented whey, onions and mint

    $8

  • MIRZA GHASEMI

    smoked eggplant with tomatoes, eggs and garlic

    $8

  • MASTO KHIAR

    Persian yogurt with cucumbers and mint

    $5

  • MASTO MOOSEER

    Persian yogurt with sun-dried shallots

    $5

  • HUMMUS

    chickpea puree with tahini, lime juice and garlic

    $7

  • ZEYTOON PARVARDEH

    green olives and walnuts marinated with pomegranate molasses, herbs and garlic

    $8

Salads

  • SHIRAZI

    chopped Persian cucumber, tomato, onion and mint with red wine vinegar dressing

    $5

  • GARDEN SALAD

    romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, olives and feta cheese with Yekta dressing

    $7

  • FATTOUSH

    mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, onion and pita chips with sumac pomegranate dressing

    $8

  • TABBOULEH

    bulgur wheat, parsley, mint, tomato, scallion and chickpea with lemon dressing

    $8

Small Dishes

  • KOTLET

    ground beef, potato and chickpea patty

    $9

  • KOOKOO SABZI

    Persian herb frittata

    $9

  • OLIVIEH

    Persian style potato salad with chicken and eggs

    $9

  • DOLMEH

    grape leaves wrapped around a mixture of rice and herbs

    $7

  • TAHDIG & KHORESHT

    crispy rice with your choice of one available stew

    $10

Other Accompaniments

  • TORSHI

    pickled medley of finely chopped vegetables

    $4

  • SIR TORSHI

    aged pickled garlic

    $4

  • PANIR SABZI

    fresh herbs, walnuts, radish and feta

    $6

  • TAFTOON

    in-house baked bread

    $1.50

  • CRUDITÉ

    peppers, cucumbers, carrots

    $3

Made daily using the finest ingredients. Marinated in Yekta’s special spices and grilled to perfection. All entrees served with traditional saffron basmati rice or a premium specialty rice for an additional charge.

Beef

  • KOOBIDEH

    two juicy skewers of ground Certified Angus Beef®

    $14

  • BARG

    marinated slices of Certified Angus Beef® strip loin

    $17

  • CHENJEH

    finest cut of Certified Angus Beef® strip loin, marinated with onions and peppers

    $17

Lamb

  • LAMB KABOB

    lamb sirloin with yogurt and rosemary marinade

    $17

  • SHISHLIK

    grilled lamb chops with yogurt and rosemary marinade

    $26

Poultry

  • CHICKEN KABOB

    boneless chicken breast with saffron and citrus marinade

    $14

  • CHICKEN KOOBIDEH

    two skewers of marinated ground chicken breast, with herbs

    $14

  • JOOJEH

    cornish hen with saffron and citrus marinade

    $16

Fish & Seafood

  • SALMON KABOB

    marinated filet of salmon with saffron rice and sautéed vegetables

    $22

  • SHRIMP KABOB

    marinated shrimp served with saffron rice and sautéed vegetables

    $20

  • KOOBIDEH COMBINATION

    ground Certified Angus Beef® and ground chicken kabob

    $14

  • CHICKEN SOLTANI

    Juicy Certified Black Angus ground beef and marinated boneless chicken breast.

    $19

  • SOLTANI

    marinated slices of Certified Angus Beef® strip loin and ground beef

    $22

  • KABOBI SPECIAL

    marinated boneless chicken breast and slices of Certified Angus Beef® strip loin

    $25

  • YEKTA SPECIAL

    Certified Angus Beef® strip loin, ground beef, and marinated boneless chicken breast

    $30

  • SURF & TURF

    marinated shrimp kabob and strips of filet mignon served with saffron basmati rice and sautéed vegetables

    $34

  • SEAFOOD COMBINATION

    marinated shrimp and salmon kabobs served with saffron basmati rice and sautéed vegetables

    $34

  • VEGGIE KABOB

    grilled marinated seasonal vegetables

    $13

  • MAHICHEH

    lamb shank braised in turmeric and tomato sauce, served with dill and fava bean rice

    $20

  • GHORMEH SABZI

    flavorful and aromatic herbs stew, with slow cooked beef, kidney beans, and dried key lime

    $14

  • GHEYMEH BADEMJAAN

    tomato based stew with turmeric, cinnamon, saffron, sautéed eggplant, yellow split peas, and beef

    $14

  • KARAFS

    vegeterian celery stew, with herbs, mushrooms and citrus

    $14

  • FESENJAN

    sweet and sour stew made with pomegranate molasses, ground walnuts, and chicken breast

    $16

Served on a hoagie with tomatoes, pickles, and parsley

  • KALBAS

    garlic mortadella with pistachios

    $9

  • OLIVIEH

    Persian style potato salad with chicken and eggs

    $9

  • KOTLET

    ground beef and potato patty

    $9

  • KOOKOO SABZI

    Persian herb frittata

    $9

  • ZABAN

    seasoned beef tongue

    $10

  • MAGHZ

    poached seasoned calf brain

    $10

  • KOOBIDEH

    grilled single skewer of ground Certified Angus Beef®

    $9

  • CHICKEN

    grilled marinated chicken breast kabob

    $10

  • BARG

    marinated slices of Certified Angus Beef® strip loin

    $13

  • Rollete

    Sponge cake rolled with whipped cream.

    $7

  • Zoolbiah Bamieh

    Sweet syrupy fritters

    $6

  • Faloodeh

    Frozen noodle sorbet, with rosewater and cherry syrup.

    $6

  • Baghlava

    Thin layers of pastry, with pistachio, honey and rosewater.

    $8

  • Apple Turnover

    velvety cinnamon filling of Gala apples

    $6

  • Bastanee

    Saffron ice-cream with rosewater and pistachios

    $7

  • Bastanee Nooni

    Saffron ice-cream with rosewater and pistachios sandwiched in wafers

    $7

  • Sohan

    Persian saffron and pistachio brittle

    $7

Join us on Wednesday nights for half-price bottles of wine!

 


*Vintages are subject to change

White

  • Kotrotsos Moschofilero, Greece ‘16

    Glass $8

  • Bex Riesling, Germany ‘15

    Glass $9

  • Husch Family Winery “The Press” Chardonnay, Mendocino, California ‘16

    Glass $10

  • Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ‘16

    Glass $9

  • White Dot Moschofilero/Malagouzia, Greece ‘16

    Bottle $23

  • Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, Oregon ‘15

    Bottle $32

  • Chateau Moncontour Chenin Blanc, Vouvray, France ‘14

    Bottle $32

  • Bitacora Verdejo, Ruedo, Spain ‘14

    Bottle $32

  • Dreyer Chardonnay, Sonoma County ‘14

    Bottle $36

  • Columna Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain ‘16

    Bottle $38

  • Polvaro Tenuta Pinot Grigio, Venezia Italy ‘15

    Bottle $38

  • “The Press” Chardonnay, Mendocino, California ‘16

    Bottle $40

  • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ‘16

    Bottle $42

  • Domaine Caves du Prieure, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, France ‘16

    Bottle $44

  • Chateau Burgozone Collection Chardonnay, Bulgaria ‘14

    Bottle $48

  • Darioush Chardonnay, Napa ‘11

    Bottle $84

Sparkling & Rosé

  • Domaine Raissac Rosé de Cabernet, Pays d’Oc, France ‘16

    Glass $9

  • Aldegheri Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

    Glass $11

  • Domaine Sautereau Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sancerre, France ‘14

    Bottle $42

  • Aldegheri Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

    Bottle $44

  • Beaumont Grande Reserve Brut, Champagne, France

    Bottle $66

Reds

  • Chateau Peynaud-Bagnac Bordeaux Blend, Bordeaux, France ‘14

    Glass $9

  • Karas Syrah Blend, Armavir, Armenia ‘15

    Glass $10

  • Angeline Pinot Noir Reserve, California ‘16

    Glass $10

  • Patagonia Areo Malbec, Patagonia, Argentina ‘17

    Glass $11

  • Villa Yambol Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Bulgaria ‘13

    Glass $11

  • Kotrotsos Erasmios Agiorgitiko, Nemea, Greece ‘15

    Bottle $32

  • Château Peynaud-Bagnac Bordeaux Blend, Bordeaux, France ‘14

    Bottle $34

  • Kavaklidere Öküzgözü/Boğazkere, Turkey ‘15

    Bottle $34

  • Château Raissac Syrah/Grenache, Languedoc, France ‘15

    Bottle $36

  • Bogle Vineyards Merlot, California ‘15

    Bottle $36

  • Karas Syrah Blend, Armavir, Armenia ‘15

    Bottle $38

  • Antonin Rodet Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France ‘14

    Bottle $39

  • Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, California ‘15

    Bottle $40

  • Patagonia Areo Malbec, Patagonia, Argentina ‘17

    Bottle $42

  • Victor Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel, California ‘13

    Bottle $42

  • Martin Cendoya Tempranillo Blend Reserva, Rioja, Spain ‘10

    Bottle $44

  • La Crema Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast ‘15

    Bottle $49

  • Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma ‘14

    Bottle $54

  • Darioush Merlot, Napa ‘12

    Bottle $94

Sweet Wine

  • Kourtaki Mavrodaphne of Patras, Greece

    Glass $9

  • Karas Muscat, Armavir, Armenia

    Glass $10

  • Armenia Pomegranate Wine, Armenia

    Glass $12

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