Arya Steakhouse

140 University Ave, Palo Alto
(650) 304-3119

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Boneless Chicken Kabob and Beef Kabob Plate
Chicken Kabob with Saffron Basmati Rice
Cowboy Ribeye with Herb Butter Sauce
Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake
Barg Kabob Filet Mignon
Ribeye Steak Bone In
Chocolate Lava Cake
Pistachio Meatballs
Dungeness Crab Cake
Herbed Bone Marrow

Menu

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Beef Koobideh Kabob
Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Boneless Chicken Kabob
Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Koobideh Skewer
Persian "Shirazi" Salad
tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon dressing vg, gf
Chicken & Beef Combo Kabob
(Boneless Chicken, Beef Koobideh) Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)

Appetizers
Mast O Moussier
yogurt & shallot dip gf
Mast O Khiar
yogurt & cucumber dip gf
Taftoon (Homemade Persian Bread)
Panir Sabzi
fresh herbs, walnuts, radish, tomato, cucumber, feta
Borani Bademjan
eggplant-yogurt dip, onions, mint oil v
Sambosa
Puff Pastry filled with fresh herbs, potatoes
Fried Calamari
shishitos, roasted red pepper sauce
Dungeness Crab Cake
dungeness crab,remoulade, baby frisee, caperberry
Herbed Bone Marrow
mix greens, parmesan, crostini
Pistachio Meatballs
beef meatballs in pinot noir pomegranate sauce
Hummus
Chickpeas, garlic, lemon, EVOO, kalamata olives v
Bread Plate
Homemade Persian bread, cilantro chutney, butter v
Homemade Cilantro Chutney Sauce
(12oz) The perfect home made dip for your meal!
Falafel
Homemade falafel with chutney sauce v
Vegetarian Mezze Platter
hummus, borani, falafel, samosa v

Soups, Salad, Burger
Persian "Shirazi" Salad
tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon dressing vg, gf
Ash Reshteh Soup
noodles, veggies, pinto beans, whey, garlic, mint v
House Salad
tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon dressing vg, gf
Beet Salad
beets, feta, walnuts, herbs, greens gf
Caesar Salad
croutons, parmesan cheese
Cream of Mushroom
cheese crostini v
Heirloom Tomato Salad
burrata, balsamic reduction, pesto vinaigrette v,gf

Steak
NY Steak
12oz We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce)
Cowboy Ribeye
24oz We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce)
Dry Aged Ribeye
12oz We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce)
Ribeye
12oz We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce)
Petite Filet Mignon
6oz We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce)
Lamb Rack
16oz We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce)
Tomahawk
48oz We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce)
Filet Mignon 8oz
8oz We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce)
Porterhouse
18oz We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce)
Bone-In-NY
18oz We feature USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef, Aged and cut in-house, seasoned with our custom steak rub. Served with roasted potatoes, red wine bordelaise sauce, fresh roasted garlic (you can substitute for herb butter sauce)

Kabobs & Combinations
Beef Koobideh Kabob
Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Boneless Chicken Kabob
Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Soltani Kabob
(Barg and Koobideh Combo) Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Chicken & Beef Combo Kabob
(Boneless Chicken, Beef Koobideh) Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Koobideh Combo Kabob
(One Ground Beef, One Ground Chicken) Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Barg Kabob
(Filet Mignon) Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $6 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Chicken Bone-In Kabob
(24oz Cornish Game Hen) Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Shish Liek Kabob (Lamb Chops)
Persian Style Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Chicken Koobideh Kabob
(2 Skewers Ground Chicken) Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Shrimp Kabob
Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Boneless Lamb & Beef Koobideh Combo Kabob
Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Boneless Lamb Kabob
(Lamb Tenderloin) Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)
Salmon Shish Kabob
Kabobs are served with basmati & saffron-scented rice and grilled tomato All Kabobs are Halal Meat and gluten-free Substitute flavored rice: $5 supplement (Adas Polo, Shirin Polo, Baghali Polo, Zereshk Polo)

Specialty Entrees & Persian Stews
Ghormeh Sabzi
sauteed herb stew, beef, dried limes, kidney beans, rice gf 22 (available Vegetarian)
Gheimeh Bademjan
Eggplant and Lentil Stew, beef topped with baby fries, rice gf 21 (Available Vegetarian)
Fesenjoon
pomegranate-walnut stew, chicken, rice gf, 23 (available vegetarian)
Braised Lamb Shank
Baghali Polo: dill weed, lima beans, basmati rice gf
Creamy Crab Gnocchi
Dungeness crab, potato gnocchi, cream sauce
Pollo Firenze
chicken breast filled with spinach,cheeses served with mashed 35 potatoes,seasonal vegetables, lemon cream sauce
Vegetarian Fesenjoon
pomegranate-walnut stew, chicken, rice gf, 23 (available vegetarian)
z:checkmate- Mushroom Ravioli
with sun dried tomato cream sauce
Vegetarian Gheimeh Bademjan
Eggplant and Lentil Stew, beef topped with baby fries, rice gf 21 (Available Vegetarian)
Vegetarian Ghormeh Sabzi
sauteed herb stew, beef, dried limes, kidney beans, rice gf 22 (available Vegetarian)
Paella
saffron rice, prawns, jumbo scallops, mussels, chicken chorizo
Red Velvet Salmon
garlic mashed potato, spinach, cherry reduction sauce gf

Shareables & Sides
Sauteed Spinach
Side Rice
Seasonal Vegetables
Creamy Gnocchi
Garlic Mashed Potato
Zereshk Polo
Twice Baked Potato
Baghali Polo
French Fries
Herbed Wild Mushrooms
Adas Polo
Mac & Cheese
Truffle Fries
Shirin Polo
Sweet Potato Fries

A la Carte Kabobs
Koobideh Skewer
Chicken w/ Bone Skewer.
(24oz Cornish Game Hen)
Boneless Chicken Skewer.
Chicken Koobideh Skewer
(2 Skewers Ground Chicken)
Skewer Lamb Kabob.
(Lamb Tenderloin)
Salmon Shish Skewer.
Skewer Barg.
(Filet Mignon)
Skewer Shish Liek
Persian Style

Desserts
Baklava
Pistachio Cheese Cake
Chocolate Lava
Bread Pudding
Cheese Cake
Butter Cake

Shareables & Sides
Adas Polo
Basmati rice with dates, lentils, and raisins.
Side Rice
French Fries
Garlic Mashed Potato
Herbed Wild Mushrooms
Zereshk Polo
Basmati rice with barberries.
Mac & Cheese
Sweet Potato Fries
Baghali Polo
Basmati rice with dill, lima beans.
Creamy Gnocchi
Sauteed Spinach
Seasonal Vegetables
Shirin Polo
Basmati rice with orange peel, almonds, pistachios.
Truffle Fries
Twice Baked Potato

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Recent Reviews

Picked at random for a work dinner but it was some of the most amazing food! The grilled octopus, lamb chops, hummus, and the sweet and sour shrimp! Fantastic balanced cocktails and such a pleasant atmosphere. Will 100% go back and recommend anyone to try.
November 2025
The restaurant lowkey makes me to go through all my past reviews for a second revision. The quality of the food here defines fine dinning. Stakes very tasty and Koobideh was phenomenal. The service is extraordinary.
November 2025
I don’t know what’s with all the negative reviews to be honest. People complaining about gratuity charge for 5+ people is ridiculous as this is a veryyy common practice in the bay area.

Let’s talk about our service: 👏
It was my sister’s 40th birthday, and we easily booked through open table for 4 people. When we got there, the hostesses greeted us and wished her a happy birthday which was sweet! Then the waiter did the same. Then they brought...
November 2025

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Arya Steakhouse

140 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 304-3119