Taste of Persia

3189 1/2 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis
(314) 349-1315

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Black Green Hot Persian Tea Cup or Pot
Appetizer Platter for 4 or 6
Zereshk Polo with Chicken
Vegetable Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala
Beef Koobideh Kabab
Persian Ice Cream
Kashke Bademjan
Homemade Hummus
Butter Chicken

Menu

Appetizers
Homemade Hummus
Blended chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and spices. Served with 2 pieces of naan.
Shirazi Salad
Diced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers with house dressing.
Masto Khiar
Homemade yogurt mixed with cucumbers and dry mint.
Falafel (4 pcs)
Fried ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices.
Kashke Bademjan
Eggplant dip topped with yogurt and dry mint. Served with 2 pieces of naan.
Appetizer Platter (For 4 or 6)
Hummus, falafel, kashke bademjan, shirazi salad, and garlic sauce. Served with 4/6 pieces of naan.
Aash
Authentic Afghan soup made with noodles, red kidney beans, chickpeas, and spices. Garnished with yogurt and dry mint.
Chef Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions with house dressing.

Vegetarian and Seafood
Vegetable or Shrimp Curry
Your choice of shrimp or vegetables is made in a curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable or Shrimp Tikka Masala
Your choice of shrimp or vegetables is made in a creamy tomato-based sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetarian Combo Plate
Sautéed spinach and eggplant. Served with basmati rice.
Eggplant Challow
Eggplant topped with yogurt and dry mint. Served with basmati rice.

Entrées
Combo Kabob
1 beef skewer and 1 chicken skewer with grilled tomato. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Butter Chicken
Chicken tenderloin chunks cooked in a rich, creamy butter sauce with cilantro sprinkled on top. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Shrimp or Lamb Shank with Biryani Rice
Your choice of shrimp or lamb shank cooked in lamb juice and spices. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Lamb Shank with Kabuli Rice
Tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shank slow-cooked in lamb juice and spices. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tenderloin chunks cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with spices. Cilantro sprinkled on top. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Soltani Kabob with Barg (Beef Tenderloin)
1 beef skewer and 1 beef tenderloin skewer with grilled tomato. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Chicken Kabob
1 chicken skewer with grilled tomato. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
King Platter with Lamb
1 chicken skewer, 1 lamb skewer, and 2 beef skewers with grilled tomatoes. Served with basmati rice and kabuli rice. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Beef Koobideh Kabob
2 beef skewers with grilled tomato. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Barg (Beef Tenderloin) Kabob
1 beef tenderloin skewer with grilled tomato. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Chicken Kabuli
1 chicken kabob skewer. Served with kabuli rice. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Curry Chicken
Chicken tenderloin chunks cooked in a curry sauce with cilantro sprinkled on top. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)
Slow-cooked stew made of beef chunks, red kidney beans, and sautéed fresh herbs. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Khoresht Gheymeh
Tomato-based stew made with chunks of beef and yellow split peas. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Zereshk Polo with Chicken
Barberry rice served with a side of chicken stew cooked in a tomato-based sauce. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Soltani Kabob with Lamb
1 beef skewer and 1 lamb skewer with grilled tomato. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Lamb Kabob
1 lamb skewer with grilled tomato. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
Beef Ghormeh
Chunks of beef cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.
King Platter with Barg (Beef Tenderloin)
1 chicken skewer, 1 beef tenderloin skewer, and 2 beef skewers with grilled tomatoes. Served with basmati rice and kabuli rice. Served with basmati (white) rice unless stated or requested otherwise. Kabuli rice is cooked in lamb juice with carrot and raisins on top for an additional charge. Biryani rice is cooked in lamb juice with chickpeas and peas mixed in for an additional charge. Zereshk rice is basmati (white) rice with zereshk (barberries) sprinkled on top for an additional charge.

Side Orders
Naan (2 pcs)
Garlic Sauce
Extra Kabob Skewer
Kabob choices-beef kabob, chicken kabob, lamb kabob, and barg (beef tenderloin) kabob.
Side of Rice
Rice choices basmati rice, quabeli rice, biryani rice, or zereshk rice.
Torshi
Pickled vegetables.
Tikka Masala Sauce
Cream-based sauce.
Grilled Tomato

Desserts
Sheer Berenj
Rice pudding.
Baklava
Made of flaky filo dough, filled with nuts, and sweetened with honey syrup.
Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream flavored with rose water and pistachios.

Beverages
Mango Lassi
Homemade mango smoothie.
Soft Drinks
Sheer Chai
Black Persian tea with milk.
Bottled Water
Turkish Coffee
Lemonade
Doogh
Homemade savory yogurt drink with dry mint.
Black or Green Hot Persian Tea (Cup or Pot)
Iced Tea

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Recent Reviews

Had a wonderful lunch here. Never had Persian food. I ordered the Aash stew, lamb biryani, and chai.The stew was wonderful and refreshing. The lamb shank w biryani was fall of the bone. Such magical flavors in the lamb. The chai was such a great addition. Its fresh made not instant. Service was exceptional by the owner and he was so thankful to my compliments. For those whom do not know about Persia, it is a culture in Iran. Do yourself a favor and give the small business a try.
October 2025
Really good food!!! The homeless gentleman was so excited to try the food he broke the glass in a hurry to get in here. On a serious note , love Persian food and this place was the bomb!
August 2025
I’ll for sure be coming back! The food was so good, the service was amazing, and the whole vibe just felt really cozy and homely. Our waitress was super sweet and the chef definitely did his thing with the food. Such a nice spot to chill with family over some yummy food and a cup of chai. My partner, mother-in-law, and I had a great time. Highly recommend checking it out!
August 2025

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Taste of Persia

3189 1/2 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 349-1315