Alborz Restaurant

1245 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
(415) 796-3562

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Faloudeh & Persian Ice Cream
Mediterranean Pickles
Alborz Plate for Two
Mediterranean Salad
Side Ghormeh Sabzi
Kabob Soltani Dish
Chicken Koobideh
Side Zeresh Polo
Kashke Bademjan
Side Sabzi Polo

Menu

Charbroiled Kabobs
Koobideh
Two skewers of seasoned ground beef mixed with onion. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Chicken Koobideh
Two skewers of seasoned ground chicken brushed with saffron. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Barg Soltani Kabob
One skewer of barg and one skewer of koobideh. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Joojeh Soltani Kabob
One skewer of joojeh and one skewer of koobideh. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Alborz Plate (for 2)
One skewer each of barg, joojeh, and koobideh two servings of basmati rice and grilled tomatoes. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Joojeh Kabob
Skewer of chicken breast marinated in lime, saffron, and olive oil. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Chicken Barg Kabob
One skewer of thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in lime, yogurt, saffron, and olive oil. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Filet Shish Kabob
Filet mignon with onions and green peppers marinated in yogurt, olive oil, and saffron. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Veggie Kabob
Skewer of green peppers, tomato, onion, mushroom, eggplant, and saffron. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Shishlik
Skewer of a rack of lamb marinated with yogurt and saffron. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Barg Kabob
Skewer of tender sliced filet mignon brushed with saffron. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Filet of Lamb
Skewer of filet of lamb marinated with yogurt and saffron with grilled onion. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Salmon Kabob
Skewer fresh salmon with grilled onions and green peppers brushed with saffron. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Cornish Hen Kabob
Skewer of cornish hen marinated in lime, saffron, and olive oil. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).
Prawn Kabob
Skewer of tiger prawns with grilled onions and green peppers brushed with saffron. polo (basmati rice with dill weed and fava beans, and saffron).

Appetizers
Mast Musir
Homemade yogurt with crushed elephant garlic.
Tah Dig
Crispy bread topped with any stew.
Kashke Bademjan
Roasted eggplant, whey, mint, and fried onion on top.
Mast-o-khiar
Homemade yogurt with mint and cucumbers.
Dolme
Grape leaves stuffed with fresh herbs, beef, and spilled beans.
Paneer Sabzi
Fresh herbs, feta cheese, and walnuts.
Koo Koo Sabzi
Mixed herbs with egg. Walnut baked in olive oil.
Torshee
Homemade pickled vegetables.
Hummus
Tahini garbanzo beans and roasted garlic.
Combo Plate
Dolma, Kashk Bademjan, herbs, feta cheese, olives, hummus, cucumber, and tomatoes.
Mirza Ghasemi
Mashed roasted eggplant, roasted garlic, and tomato topped with a fried egg.
Zabon
Tender lamb tongue with turmeric and saffron.
Prawn
Grilled tiger prawns brushed with saffron.
Mediterranean Pickles
Baby pickles, olives, and feta cheese.

Salad & Soup
Salad Shirazi
Diced tomatoes, cucumber, onion in olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.
Ash Reshteh
Persian noodle soup with fresh herbs and pinto beans topped with fried onion and whey.
Green Salad
Mixed baby greens, cucumber, and tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green peppers, feta cheese, and olives with olive oil and vinegar.
Mediterranean Salad
Baby spinach, red onion, feta cheese, olives, and red beet with pomegranate vinaigrette.
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, freshly grated parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing.

Mains
Ghormeh Sabzi
Finely chopped scallions, parsley, chives, and kidney beans with lamb shank. Served with basmati rice topped with saffron.
Fesenjoon
Finely crushed roasted walnuts simmered in pomegranate sauce with a choice of mini beef meatballs or tender chicken. Served with basmati rice topped with saffron.
Zereshk Polo with Baked Chicken
Half a baked chicken in tomato, basmati rice with barberries in saffron. Served with basmati rice topped with saffron.
Gheymeh Bademjan
Lean tender beef with yellow split and eggplants braised in tomato. Served with basmati rice topped with saffron.
Khoresht Bademjan
Eggplant braised in saffron tomato broth with lamb shank. Served with basmati rice topped with saffron.
Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank
Basmati rice mixed with dill weed and fava beans in broth. Served with basmati rice topped with saffron.

Hot Beverages
Persian Tea
Turkish Coffee
Espresso
Cappuccino
Cafe Latte

Cold Beverages
Sodas
Doogh
House-made yogurt soda.
Pomegranate Juice
Sparkling Water
Fresh Squeezed Juice

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Recent Reviews

This place is so under-rated!
staff were great
food was delicious
highly suggest “tah dig with gheyme” also “koobideh”
i also tried “koo koo sabzi” and “ghormeh” and “joojeh kabab” but they could be better
June 2025
Not sure why they have less than 4 stars. It’s a solid spot for Persian cuisine and reasonably prices for San Francisco. Ordered the beef koobideh and it came out in less than 10 minutes. Granted I was the only customer. They even bring out bread and butter but also onions and sabzi, most places cheap out on that. All in all a good experience and I’ll come back when I’m in town.
May 2025
This place used to be better but I think it’s seen better days. The food is decent but not great and is pretty pricey for what it is. It’s just a little shabby these days. I think the Berkeley location is nicer.
April 2025

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Alborz Restaurant

1245 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 796-3562