Sadaf Restaurant

828 Fifth Ave, San Diego
(619) 338-0008

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Dolmeh Stuffed Grape Leaves
Extra Side of Ghormeh Sabzi
Lamb Shank Baghali Polo
Boneless Chicken Kabob
Mediterranean Salad
Boneless Lamb Kabob
Persian Ice Cream
Pomegranate Stew
Koobideh Kabob
Chicken Kebab

Menu

Featured items
Chicken Soltani
Our chicken barg served with a skewer of our koobideh, charboiled ground Inlet kabob. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Chicken Shish Kabob
Our famous boneless chicken kabob with a skewer of fire roasted tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Shirazi Salad
Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions with our home made citrus dressing. olive oil, fresh lime juice, and mint.
Persian Baba Ghanoush
Sauteed eggplant and yogurt blended into a paste and topped with fresh mint.
Zereshk Polo
Our boneless chicken kabob served with white basmati rice mixed with sweet and sour barberries topped with saffron. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Salmon Kabob
Charbroiled salmon marinated in garlic, lemon juice, saffron, and middle eastern spices served alongside a skewer of fire roasted tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.

Most Popular
Hummus Classic
Pureed garbanzo, tahini, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.
Chicken Shish Kabob
Our famous boneless chicken kabob with a skewer of fire roasted tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Mediterranean Salad
Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and radishes served with toasted pita bread. Topped with house dressing, olive oil, fresh lime juice, and mint.
Boneless Lamb Kabob
Our famous charbroiled lamb tenderloin kabob served with a skewer of fire roasted tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Lamb Shank
Baby spring lamb shank simmered in tomato sauce with onions and middle eastern spices, served with a traditional basmati rice mixed with dill weed and lime beans. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.

Appetizers
Persian Baba Ghanoush
Sauteed eggplant and yogurt blended into a paste and topped with fresh mint.
Hummus Classic
Pureed garbanzo, tahini, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.
Grilled Mushrooms
Skewers of charbroiled mushrooms topped with special house seasoning.
Naan
Persian Bread. Plain ($.75) Whole Wheat ($1.00)
Cucumber Dip
Homemade yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber and mint.
Cucumber Dip (Mast-O-Khiar)
Shallot Dip
Homemade yogurt mixed with shallots.
Sambosa
Two pieces. Traditional fried pastry with savory filling of potatoes, onions, and peas cooked with spices.
Dolmeh
Cooked grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice, split peas, green onions, basil, parsley, and a variety of middle eastern herbs.
French Fries
Spinach Borani
Sauteed spinach, onion, garlic, and cilantro topped with yogurt with crushed mint.
Falafel
Four rounds of handcrafted falafel, served with tahini sauce on the side

Vegan Soups
Lentil Soup
A traditional soup made with lentils, barley, onions, and carrots.
Vegetable Soup
A traditional soup made with fresh vegetables, spinach, parsley, cilantro, green onions, Persian noodles, and pinto beans topped with kashk and fried mint.

Salads
Shirazi Salad
Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions with our home made citrus dressing. olive oil, fresh lime juice, and mint.
Mediterranean Salad
Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and radishes served with toasted pita bread. Topped with house dressing, olive oil, fresh lime juice, and mint.
Sadaf Salad
Fresh mixed greens, cucumber, and feta cheese with our home made citrus dressing. olive oil, fresh lime juice, and mint.
Tabouli Salad
Bulgur wheat, tomatoes, onions, and parsley topped with house dressing (olive oil, fresh lime juice, and mint).
Caesar Salad

Poultry
Chicken Soltani
Our chicken barg served with a skewer of our koobideh, charboiled ground Inlet kabob. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Chicken Shish Kabob
Our famous boneless chicken kabob with a skewer of fire roasted tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Adas Polo
Our boneless chicken kabob with white basmati rice mixed with currants, raisins, lentils, and dates topped with saffron. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Zereshk Polo
Our boneless chicken kabob served with white basmati rice mixed with sweet and sour barberries topped with saffron. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Boneless Chicken Kabob
Chunks of charbroiled chicken tenderloin grilled to perfection. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Cornish Hen Kabob
Chunks of Cornish game hen, charbroiled over an open fire. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Chicken Barg
Juicy strip of charbroiled marinated boneless chicken tenderloin. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Albalu Polo
Our boneless chicken kabob with white basmati rice mixed with black cherries and topped with saffron. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.

Lamb and Beef
Koobideh Kabob
Two juicy strips of charbroiled seasoned ground filet. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Soltani Grass Fed (filet mignon)
A combination of our signature thin cut barg kabob served with a skewer of koobideh kabob. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Lamb Shank
Baby spring lamb shank simmered in tomato sauce with onions and middle eastern spices, served with a traditional basmati rice mixed with dill weed and lime beans. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Lubia Polo
Traditional basmati rice mixed with green beans, diced filet mignon simmered in a light tomato sauce, and served with a skewer of koobideh kabob. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Barg Kabob Grass Fed (filet mignon)
Our signature thin cut of filet mignon. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Boneless Lamb Kabob
Our famous charbroiled lamb tenderloin kabob served with a skewer of fire roasted tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Shish Kabob Grass Fed Filet Mignon
Chunks of filet mignon served alongside a skewer of fire roasted tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Lamb Chops
Charboiled lamb chops.

Vegan/Vegetarian
Vegetable Stew (Veggie)
Sauteed vegetables, parsley, cilantro, green onions, and chives cooked with dried lime, kidney beans and special middle eastern seasoning. Served with white basmati rice topped with saffron.
Eggplant Stew (Veggie)
A savory stew of Italian eggplants and yellow spit peas in a tomato base lightly spiced to perfection. Served with white basmati rice topped with saffron.
Mushroom Skewers with Rice
Skewer of charbroiled mushrooms served with white basmati rice topped with saffron.
Vegetable Skewers with Rice
A skewer of fire roasted tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with white basmati rice topped with saffron.
Pomegranate Stew (Veggie)
Sweet and sour pomegranate sauce simmered with finely crushed walnuts. Served with white basmati rice topped with saffron.

Seafood
Salmon Kabob
Charbroiled salmon marinated in garlic, lemon juice, saffron, and middle eastern spices served alongside a skewer of fire roasted tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.
Jumbo Shrimp Kabob
Charbroiled jumbo shrimp kabob marinated in a special saffron sauce and served with a skewer of charbroiled mushrooms and white basmati rice topped with saffron. Served with plain basmati rice with saffron and a grilled tomato.

Stews
Eggplant Stew
A savory stew of Italian eggplants and yellow spit peas in a tomato base, lightly spiced to perfection. Sauteed and seasoned chunks of beef are added to each serving. Served with white basmati rice topped with saffron.
Pomegranate Stew
Sweet and sour pomegranate sause simmered with finely crushed walnuts and chunks of grilled chicken. Served with white basmati rice, topped with saffron.
Vegetable Stew
Sauteed vegetables, parsley, cilantro, green onion, and chives cooked with dried lime, kidney beans and special middle eastern seasoning. Served with white basmati rice topped with saffron.

Sides
Skewer of Koobideh
Skewer of Chicken
Lavash Bread
Side of Gormeh Sabzi
Skewer of Vegetables
Naan
Skewer of Jalapenos
Mixed Rice
Side of Fessenjan
Side of Ghiemeh
White Rice

Desserts and Beverages
Diet Coke
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Sprite
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Baklava
Soda
Persian Ice Cream
Faloodeh Ice Cream
Mango Lassy
San Pellegrino

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Recent Reviews

We just had a fantastic dinner at Sadaf Persian Restaurant in the Gaslamp, San Diego. The food was so fresh and flavorful — especially the eggplant born and Kabobs, which was amazing! The staff were warm and welcoming, and the whole experience was wonderful from start to finish.
November 2025
We had such a lovely dinner at Sadaf Persian Restaurant in San Diego’s Gaslamp District. The atmosphere was inviting, the staff were so kind, and the food was absolutely delicious. The baba ghanoush is a must-try!
November 2025
Went here with a group of friends, on recommendation from one friend who tried all the Persian restaurants in the area. The food was absolutely wonderful, and service was great.
Highly recommend for good Persian food.
Will be coming back if I am ever in the area again.
October 2025

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Sadaf Restaurant

828 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 338-0008