Menu for Cafe Caspian

Appetizers‏

4.95 Kashk – E Bademjan (Eggplant Dip) A puree of toasted eggplant w/ sauteed onions, garlic, mint, & kashk (Persian cream).

4.95 Hummus (Chick-Pea & Sesame Seed Puree) A puree of garbanzo beans, garlic, sesame butter, olive oil & lemon juice.

4.95 Taboule (Parsley & Bulgur Salad) A zesty combination of‏ cracked wheat, parsley, tomatoes, & scallions mixed w/ olive oil, lemon juice, & fresh mint.

4.50 Mast-O Khiyar (Yogurt & Cucumber) A delicious dip of chopped cucumbers mixed w/ homemade yogurt & mint.

4.95 Mast-O Mooser (Yogurt & Shallots) A tasty dip of chopped shallots & mint mixed w/ our homemade yogurt.

4.95 Borani Esfenaj (Spinach Dip) Sauteed spinach, onions, garlic, & mint mixed w/ our delicious homemade yogurt.

5.95 Dolmeh (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Tender grape leaves stuffed w/ rice, onions, leeks, parsley, & mint.

4.95 Olivieh Salad Persian style chicken & potato salad mixed w/ mayonnaise & lemon juice.

12.95 The Grand Sampler (for 2 People) Select any four of the above appetizers.

8.95 Tadigh Crispy rice topped w/ your choice of a veggie ghormeh saki or gheymeh. Options: Veggie ghormeh saki, Gheymeh

9.95 Sabzi Khordan (for 2 People) A platter of fresh herbs served w/ tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radishes, feta cheese, walnuts, & fresh hot taftoon bread.

4.50 Shirazi Salad Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions & cilantro mixed w/ vinegar & olive oil dressing.

7.95 Caspian Salad Romaine lettuce, onions, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, & tomatoes tossed in our house dressing.

House Stews

Splitting or Sharing Entrees Add $2.50 / Sesame Bread Add $1.50. Extra Charge for Refill on Sabzi, Bread or Cheese Options: Splitting (+2.50) , Sharing entrees (+2.50) , Sabzi, Bread, Cheese, Sesame bread (+1.50)

10.95 Ghormeh Sabzi (Fresh Herb Stew) Fresh green herbs sauteed & stewed w/ kidney beans, dried limes, & tender chunks beef served w/ white basmati rice. Options: Splitting (+2.50) , Sharing entrees (+2.50) , Sabzi, Bread, Cheese, Sesame bread (+1.50)

11.95 Khoresh-E Bademjan (Eggplant Stew) Stew of whole eggplant, sauteed w/ chunks of beef or chicken, & onions in a saffron tomato sauce served w/ white basmati rice. Options: Splitting (+2.50) , Sharing entrees (+2.50) , Sabzi, Bread, Cheese, Sesame bread (+1.50)

9.95 Gheymeh Stew of beef, yellow split peas in a tomato sauce, topped w/ shoestring potatoes & fried onions served w/ white basmati rice. Options: Splitting (+2.50) , Sharing entrees (+2.50) , Sabzi, Bread, Cheese, Sesame bread (+1.50)

12.95 Fesenjan (Pomegranate Sauce w/ Walnut Stew) A sweet & sour puree of walnuts & pomegranate sauce served over baked tender chicken breast & white basmati rice. Options: Splitting (+2.50) , Sharing entrees (+2.50) , Sabzi, Bread, Cheese, Sesame bread (+1.50)

10.95 Esfenaj-O Alu (Spinach & Prune Stew) Steamed spinach & prunes stewed in a zesty orange sauce w/ your choice of beef or chicken, served w/ white basmati rice. Options: Beef, Chicken, Splitting (+2.50) , Sharing entrees (+2.50) , Sabzi, Bread, Cheese, Sesame bread (+1.50)

10.95 Loobya Green beans & tomato sauce delicately flavored w/ cinnamon, garlic, onions, & saffron, mixed w/ tender pieces of sauteed filet mignon served w/ white basmati rice. Options: Splitting (+2.50) , Sharing entrees (+2.50) , Sabzi, Bread, Cheese, Sesame bread (+1.50)

12.95 Karafs v Kangar Farangi (Celery & Artichoke Stew) Celery & artichokes sauteed w/ onions, parsley, & mint, delicately flavored w/ lemon juice & spices, mixed w/ your choice of beef or chicken, served w/ white basmati rice. Options: Splitting (+2.50) , Sharing entrees (+2.50) , Sabzi, Bread, Cheese, Sesame bread (+1.50)

1.00 Khoresh B’Doon Ghousht (Vegetarian Stew ) Your choice of the above stew except loobya without meat, served w/ white basmati rice. Options: Splitting (+2.50) , Sharing entrees (+2.50) , Sabzi, Bread, Cheese, Sesame bread (+1.50)

Entrees

Koobideh (Ground Meat) Two juicy strips of seasoned ground meat rolled around a skewer & charbroiled served w/ white basmati rice & grilled tomatoes. Options: Beef (9. 95) , Chicken (9.95) , Combo (9.95)

Chenjeh (Chunks) Succulent chunks of filet, chicken breast, or lamb marinated, skewered & charbroiled, served w/ white basmati rice & grilled tomatoes. Options: Beef (14.95) , Chicken (12.95) , Lamb (15.95) , Filet, Chicken breast, Lamb

Barg (Thin Slices) Sliced filet or chicken breast marinated, skewered & flame broiled, served w/ white basmati rice & grilled tomatoes. Options: Beef (14.95) , Chicken (12.95) , Combo (15.95) , Sliced filet, Chicken breast

Soltani (for the King) A combination of barg‏ & koobideh served w/ white basmati rice & grilled tomatoes. Options: Beef (11.95) , Chicken (15.95) , Combo (18.95)

12.95 Joojeh Kabob (Cornish Hen) Cornish hen marinated in olive oil, saffron & lemon juice, served w/ white basmati rice & grilled tomatoes.

19.95 Tu Por (Stuffed Kabob) Your choice of beef or chicken thinly sliced & wrapped around cheese, jalapenos, & basil, skewered & charbroiled to perfection, served w/ basmati rice & grilled tomatoes. Options: Beef, Chicken

14.95 Mahicheh (Lamb Shank) Spring baby lamb shank, sabzi polow, & lamb broth form a wonderful dish.

Seafood Kabob

Your Choice of Filet of Salmon or Shrimp Marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, saffron, & various seasonings, skewered & charbroiled, served w/ sabzi polow & grilled vegetables. Options: Salmon (16.95) , Shrimp (18.95) , Combo (18.95)

14.95 Sauteed Tilapia A filet of tilapia sauteed, served over house sauce, w/ sabzi polow & grilled vegetables.

Rice Toppings‏

6.95 Albalu Polow (Cherry Rice) White basmati rice topped w/ flavorful sweet & sour cherries, almonds, & pistachios. Options: Entree (+3.00)

6.95 Zereshk Polow (Barberry Rice) A tantalizing combination of sour barberries, fried onions, saffron, & white basmati rice. Options: Entree (+3.00)

6.95 Addas Polow (Lentil Rice) A mixture of lentils, sauteed onions, raisins, dates, mixed w/ white basmati rice. Options: Entree (+3.00)

7.95 Shirin Polow (Sweet Saffron Rice) A stunning dish of saffron rice sweetened w/ a mixture of grated carrots, orange peel, almonds, & pistachios. Options: Entree (+3.00)

7.95 Javaher Polow (Jeweled Rice) An exotic mixture of‏ cranberries, almonds, pistachios, carrots, orange peel, & sour barberries mixed w/ white basmati rice gives a spectacular look & taste. Truly the rubies & emeralds of persian rice. Options: Entree (+3.00)

Drinks

2.00 Soft Drinks Coke, diet coke, sprite, & dr. pepper (no refill) Options: Coke, Diet coke, Sprite, Dr. pepper

2.50 Iced Tea, Coffee, or Persian Hot Tea Options: Iced tea, Coffee, Persian hot tea

2.50 Juices & Lemonade No refill

2.50 Doogh No refill

6.95 Pitcher of Doogh No refill

2.25 Perrier Water No refill