Botté Persian Cafe
123 Avenue B S #117, Saskatoon
(306) 281-8000
Customers' Favorites
Sausage and Spinach Persian Omelette Platter
Tehran Fog and Pistachio Cake
Dill and Feta Omelette Platter
Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwich
Baklava with Persian Tea
Fresh Daily Selections
Saffron Rice Pudding
Pistachio Log Roll
Dark Hot Chocolate
Zaban Puff Pastry 3
PLACE SETTING
Disposable Cutlery
cutlery and napkin
MAINS
Lamb Shank (Mahicheh)
Mouth-watering braised lamb shank in herbed tomato sauce served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice.
Chicken & Pomegranate Walnut Sauce (Fesenjan)
Chicken braised in a sweet and sour sauce of pomegranate, walnut and orange zest, served with a side order of Persian Barberry Saffron Rice
Potato & Split Pea Stew (Gheymeh)
Braised hashed beef, fried potatoes and split peas in a tomato and dried lime sauce served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice
Jewelled Lentil Rice (Adas Polo)
Persian basmati rice cooked with Saskatchewan lentils "chelow" style, topped with a fried mixture of onions, raisins and dates. The complete meal! Vegetarian/Vegan
Herb Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi)
Chunks of braised beef and kidney beans, in a tangy aromatic herb and lime sauce served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice
Sampler for 4 - All Star Lineup
Includes potato and split pea stew (gheymeh), chicken and pomegranate
walnut sauce (fesenjan), plum chicken, kabab (koobideh), shirazi salad
Stuffed Eggplant (Badenjan shekam por)
Oven-roasted eggplant stuffed with ground soybeans, split peas, rice, tomatoes and smothered in herbed tomato sauce served with tanouri bread
Beef and Rice Meatballs (Koofteh)
Beef and rice balls braised in a tomato dill sauce served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice.
Plum Chicken (Morgh Aloo)
Chicken braised in a sweet and sour sauce of barberries, orange zest, plum, cranberry, served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice.
Chicken & Eggplant (Khoresh Badenjan)
Braised chicken and roasted sliced eggplant in tomato sauce, served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice
Mushroom Stew (Khoresh Gharch)
Mushrooms, chickpeas, and ground soybean stew cooked in a lemon herb broth, served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice
Vegan Sampler for 4
Includes mushroom stew (gharch), stuffed eggplant, jewelled lentil rice
(adas polow), tomato aush, shirazi salad
KABABS
Deluxe Koobideh Kabab
2 skewers of delicately seasoned, perfectly grilled ground beef, grilled Roma tomato, red onion and parsley slaw, served on a bed of Persian saffron rice
Deluxe Chicken Kabab
2 skewers of marinated chicken, grilled to perfection, grilled Roma tomato,
red onion and parsley slaw, served on a bed of Persian saffron rice
Deluxe Mixed Kabab
1 skewer each of ground beef and chicken kabab, served on a bed of rice with a side of grilled tomatoes.
Kabab Platter for 4
6 skewers of delicately seasoned ground beef kabab, herb noodle aush, grilled Roma tomatoes, Persian saffron rice, red onion and parsley slaw,dill and garlic yogurt dip, 4 zaban puff pastry desserts
Mixed Kabab Platter for 4
3 skewers each of grilled ground beef and chicken kabab, Roma tomatoes. Served on a bed of Persian saffron rice with red onion and parsley slaw. Includes herb noodle aush, dill and garlic dip, and four zaban puff pastry desserts
Koobideh Kabab Wrap
2 skewers of our ground beef beef kabab, served in a pita with grilled Roma tomato, red onion and parsley slaw, topped with a yogurt sauce
Chicken Kabab Wrap
2 skewers of our chicken kabab, served in a pita with grilled Roma
tomato, red onion and parsley slaw, topped with a yogurt sauce
Chicken Kabab Platter for 4
6 skewers of deliciously seasoned grilled chicken and Roma tomatoes. Served on a bed of Persian saffron rice with red onion and parsley slaw. Includes herb noodle aush, dill and garlic yogurt dip, and four zaban puff pastry dessert
Kabab Skewer Platter
10 skewers of deliciously seasoned, perfectly ground beef skewers, and 5 grilled tomatoes
RICE BOWLS
Chicken, Pomegranate, Walnut (Fesenjan) Rice Bowl
Chicken braised in a sweet and sour sauce of pomegranate, walnut and orange zest served on a bed of Persian saffron rice
Meatball (Koofteh) Rice Bowl
Beef and rice meatballs in a tomato dill sauce served on a bed of Persian saffron rice
Herb Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi) Rice Bowl
Braised beef with lime-infused herbs and kidney beans served on a bed of Persian saffron rice
Plum Chicken (Morgh Aloo) Rice Bowl
Chicken braised in a sweet and sour sauce of barberries, orange zest, plum and cranberry, served on a bed of Persian saffron rice
Mushroom Stew (Khoresh Gharch) Rice Bowl
Mushrooms, chickpeas, and ground soybean stew cooked in a lemon herb broth served on a bed of Persian saffron rice
Beef, Potato, Split Pea (Gheymeh) Rice Bowl
Braised beef with lime-infused herbs and kidney beans served on a bed of Persian saffron rice
Chicken & Eggplant (Badenjan) Rice Bowl
Braised chicken and roasted sliced eggplant in tomato sauce served on a bed of Persian saffron rice
Jewelled Lentil (Adas Polo) Rice Bowl
Persian rice and Saskatchewan lentils, cooked together in perfection, topped
with turmeric fried onions, fried sultana raisins and Persian dates
SOUPS, STARTERS & SHAREABLES
Mezze Platter
These snacking platters are filled with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influenced nibblies, to create either a light meal for one or a snack to share with a friend. Whether dipping the fresh vegetables into the lime hummus or eggplant and whey dip or spreading the feta and walnut spread on the pita rolled up with the fresh herbs, enjoying the dried fruits, artichokes and olives, there are several ways to enjoy this finger food. ** Rice crackers available
Tomato Aush (900ml)
A thick soup of ripened plum tomatoes and Saskatchewan lentils, rice,
kidney beans, and our unique blend of herbs, topped with fried mint and onions. 900ml
Barley Aush (900ml)
A thick, earthy soup of Saskatchewan barley, 5 types of beans, and our unique
blend of herbs, topped with fried mint and crispy onions. 900ml
Herb Noodle Aush (Aush Reshteh)
Slow-braised chickpeas in vegetable broth with a blend of herbs and special
Persian noodles; topped with fried mint, crispy onions and whey. 900ml
Hummus
Chickpeas, garlic and tahini, blended to perfection
Dill Yogurt Dip
Yogurt, dill, garlic
Eggplant & Whey Dip (Kashke Badenjan)
Roasted eggplant, turmeric, fried onions and walnuts, whey and fried mint
Spinach Yogurt Dip
Yogurt, braised spinach, garlic
Beet Yogurt Dip
Yogurt, shredded beetroot, garlic
Shirazi Salad
Tomato, cucumber and onion salad with a lemon vinaigrette
Saffron Barberry Persian Rice
Persian rice infused with saffron and sprinkled with barberries
Tanouri (Samoun) Bread
Individual sized hand-made loaves of flat bread
DESSERTS
Baklava
Our signature dessert. Layers of pastry and walnuts in a rose-water syrup. The best you'll have!
Saffron Rice Pudding
Rice, almond slivers and the delicate flavours of saffron and rosewater
Zaban puff pastry (3)
A light dessert of puff pastry glazed with honey and sprinkled with pistachio (3 pieces)
Cheesecake with fruit topping
Rich New York style cheesecake topped with homemade fruit topping
Cappuccino mini cake
Double layered European style cream cake, made with moist sponge cake and layered with fresh infused cream
Carrot mini cake
Double layered European style cream cake, made with moist sponge cake and layered with fresh infused cream
Pistachio mini cake
Double layered European style cream cake, made with moist sponge cake and layered with fresh infused cream
Strawberry mini cake
Double layered European style cream cake, made with moist sponge cake and layered with fresh infused cream
DRINKS
Pepsi
Pepsi Zero
San Pellegrino
Perrier sparkling water
Appetizers, sides and mezzes
Maust-o-esfanaj
Yogurt, spinach and garlic sauce
Maust-o-laboo
Yogurt with beetroots and garlic
Maust-o-shevid
Yogurt with dill garlic sauce
Shirazi Salad
Tomato cucumber salsa with a lemon lime herb vinaigrette
Tanouri (Samoun) Bread
Individual sized hand-made loaves of flat bread
Saffron Barberry Persian Rice
Persian rice infused with saffron and sprinkled with barberries
Kashke Badenjan
Grilled eggplant, pounded into a paste and mixed with turmeric infused fried onions, walnuts and whey, then topped with fried mint garlic and onions.
Tomato aush
A thick savoury soup of ripened plum tomatoes and Saskatchewan lentils, slow-cooked with rice, kidney beans, and our unique blend herbs (topped with fried mint and crispy onions).
Barley Aush
Thickened earthy soup of Saskatchewan Barley, 5 types of beans, and our special blend of herbs (topped with fried mint and crispy onions).
Aush Reshteh
Chickpeas slow braised in vegetable broth and slow cooked with a blend of 5 herbs and special Persian noodles; topped with fried mint, crispy onions and whey.
Beet Yogurt Dip
Spinach Yogurt Dip
Dill and Garlic Yogurt Dip
Kababs
Koobideh Platter (4 courses)
Friday/Saturday/Sunday only
Skewers (6) of delectably seasoned beef grilled to perfection, grilled Roma tomatoes. Persian saffron rice.
Accompanied by large bowl of noodle herb soup (Aush Reshteh).
Koobideh Wrap Deluxe
Double skewers (half pound) of juicy grilled seasoned ground beef, on a taftoon flat bread, dressed with chopped grilled tomatoes, onion and parsley salad, and our secret recipe yogurt sauce, sprinkled with sumac.
Koobideh Deluxe
Double skewers of delectable lean ground beef, seasoned with our mild secret blend, grilled to perfection. Topped with our lemon butter sauce and served on a bed of Persian saffron rice, with a side of fire-grilled Roma tomatoes. Sprinkled with sumac.
Koobideh Platter (4 courses)
Friday/Saturday/Sunday only
Skewers (6) of delectably seasoned beef grilled to perfection, grilled Roma tomatoes. Persian saffron rice.
Accompanied by large bowl of noodle herb soup (Aush Reshteh).
Kabab Skewer Platter
10 skewers of deliciously seasoned, perfectly ground beef skewers, and 5 grilled tomatoes. Ideal for a family.
Deluxe Chicken Kabab Wrap
6 skewers of deliciously seasoned grilled chicken and Roma tomatoes. Served wrapped in tattoos flat bread with red onion and parsley slaw.
Sampler for 4 - All Star Lineup
Includes potato and split pea stew (gheymeh), chicken and pomegranate
walnut sauce (fesenjan), plum chicken, kabab (koobideh), shirazi salad
Deluxe Kabab
2 skewers of delicately seasoned, perfectly grilled ground beef, grilled Roma tomato, red onion and parsley slaw. Served on a bed of Persian saffron rice.
Deluxe Mixed Koobideh
1 skewer each of ground beef and ground chicken koobideh, served on a bed of rice with a side of grilled tomatoes.
Mixed Kabab Platter
3 skewers each of grilled ground beef and chicken kabab, and Roma tomatoes. Served on a bed of Persian saffron rice with red onion and parsley slaw. Includes herb noodle aush, dill and garlic dip, and four zaban (dessert).
Deluxe Chicken Kabab
2 skewers of deliciously seasoned grilled chicken and Roma tomatoes. Served on a bed of Persian saffron rice with red onion and parsley slaw.
Chicken Kabab Platter for Four (4 courses)
6 skewers of deliciously seasoned grilled chicken and Roma tomatoes. Served on a bed of Persian saffron rice with red onion and parsley slaw. Includes herb noodle aush, dill and garlic yogurt dip, and four zaban (dessert).
Deluxe Kabab Wrap
2 skewers of delicately seasoned, perfectly grilled ground beef, grilled Roma tomato, red onion and parsley slaw. Served wrapped in taftoon flat bread.
Deluxe Mixed Kabab
1 skewer each of of delicately seasoned, perfectly grilled ground chicken and beef, grilled Roma tomato, red onion and parsley slaw. Served on a bed of Persian saffron rice.
MAIN dishes and stews
Badenjan
Oven-roasted eggplant stuffed with ground soybeans, split peas, rice, tomatoes and smothered in herbed tomato sauce served with a side order of bread.
Chicken Badenjan
Braised chicken legs and oven-roasted eggplants in herbed tomato sauce.
Fesenjan
Chicken braised in a sweet and sour sauce of pomegranate molasses, pomegranate juice and walnuts served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice.
Gharch
Ground soybeans, mushrooms and chickpeas, laced cooked in a lemon parsley broth served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice.
Gheymeh
Braised hashed beef, fried potatoes and split peas in a tomato and dried lime sauce served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice.
Ghormeh Sabzi
Chunks of braised beef and kidney beans, generously smothered in a tangy aromatic herb and lime sauce served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice.
Koofteh
Beef and rice balls braised in a tomato dill sauce served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice.
Lamb Shank: Mahicheh
Braised lamb shanks in herbed tomato sauce served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice.
Plum Chicken
Sweet and sour braised chicken smothered in barberries, orange zest, raisins and sour pitted plum sauce served with a side order of Saffron Barberry Persian Rice.
Lentil Persian Rice
Persian basmati rice cooked with Saskatchewan lentils "chelow" style, topped with a fried mixture of onions, raisins and dates. The complete meal! Vegetarian/Vegan.
Koobideh Deluxe
Double skewers of delectable lean ground beef, seasoned with our mild secret blend, grilled to perfection. Topped with our lemon butter sauce and served on a bed of Persian saffron rice, with a side of fire-grilled Roma tomatoes. Sprinkled with sumac.
Koobideh Platter (4 courses)
Friday/Saturday/Sunday only
Skewers (6) of delectably seasoned beef grilled to perfection, grilled Roma tomatoes. Persian saffron rice.
Accompanied by large bowl of noodle herb soup (Aush Reshteh).
Koobideh Wrap Deluxe
Double skewers (half pound) of juicy grilled seasoned ground beef, on a taftoon flat bread, dressed with chopped grilled tomatoes, onion and parsley salad, and our secret recipe yogurt sauce, sprinkled with sumac.
Deluxe Mixed Koobideh
1 skewer each of ground beef and ground chicken koobideh, served on a bed of rice with a side of grilled tomatoes.
Kabab Skewer Platter
10 skewers of deliciously seasoned, perfectly ground beef skewers, and 5 grilled tomatoes. Ideal for a family.
Mixed Kabab Platter
3 skewers each of grilled ground beef and chicken kabab, and Roma tomatoes. Served on a bed of Persian saffron rice with red onion and parsley slaw. Includes herb noodle aush, dill and garlic dip, and four zaban (dessert).
Chicken Kabab Platter for Four (4 courses)
6 skewers of deliciously seasoned grilled chicken and Roma tomatoes. Served on a bed of Persian saffron rice with red onion and parsley slaw. Includes herb noodle aush, dill and garlic yogurt dip, and four zaban (dessert).
Sampler for 4 - All Star Lineup
Includes potato and split pea stew (gheymeh), chicken and pomegranate
walnut sauce (fesenjan), plum chicken, kabab (koobideh), shirazi salad
Vegan Sampler for 4
Jewelled Lentil Rice
Mushroom Stew
Stuffed Eggplant
Herb Stew
Potato & Split Pea Stew
Chicken & Pomegranate Walnut Sauce
Deluxe Kabab
Deluxe Kabab Wrap
Deluxe Chicken Kabab
Deluxe Mixed Kabab
Deluxe Chicken Kabab Wrap
DESSERTS
Baklava
Our signature dessert. Alternating layers of pastry and mixed sugared nuts, baked in a rose-water buttery syrup. The best you'll have!
Cappuccino Mini Cake
Caramel Bar Cake
Chocolate Almond Bar Cake
Chocolate Mini Cake
Chocolate Raspberry Bar Cake
Lime Bar Cake
Carrot Mini Cake
Tiramisu Bar Cake
Cheesecake with fruit topping
Zaban (3)
Chocolate cake
Pistachio cake
Strawberry mini cake
Tiramisu cake
Dark chocolate almond cake
Raspberry mousse cake
Strawberry mousse cake
Strawberry cheesecake
Black forest bar cake
Raspberry chocolate mousse cake
Valentines special dessert
Saffron Rice Pudding
Nutella Mousse Cake
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Light foods: TEAHOUSE
Beef and Potato Kotlet Wrap
Ground beef and potato patty, laced with a<br />zesty sundried tomato sauce, homemade pickled cabbage, pickles and crispy fried shallots served with a side of yogurt dip.
Barley Aush
Aush is a staple of Iranian and Afghan cuisine which is a braised vegetable and legume-based soup, There are infinite local variations of this dish to accommodate seasonal produce. Ask your server to today's selection.
Combo Special
Your choice of wrap with a small soup or small salad.
Mezze Platter
These snacking platters are filled with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influenced nibblies, to create either a light meal for one or a snack to share with a friend. Whether dipping the fresh vegetables into the lime hummus or eggplant and whey dip or spreading the feta and walnut spread on the pita rolled up with the fresh herbs, enjoying the dried fruits, artichokes and olives, there are several ways to enjoy this finger food. ** Rice crackers available
Aush
Tomato Aush
Bulgur wheat salad
Breads and Spreads
Brunch for Lunch
Children's Plate
A bowl of braised lentils, AYCE Persian bread with choice of spread, 1 fried egg
Braised Tomatoes
Roma tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, fried onions
Spinach & Saffron (Nargessi)
Braised spinach, feta, fried onions, garlic, saffron
Eggplant Omelette
Eggplant, Roma tomatoes, garlic, fried onions
Feta and Dill (Boroshteh)
Crumbled Feta, dill, caramelized onions, turmeric
Dates and Feta
Caramelized Medjool dates, fried feta, bacon bits
Sausage and Spinach
Persian pork sausage, spinach, crumbled feta
Peasant Breakfast
A bowl of braised lentils, cucumber, tomato, AYCE Persian bread, fig jam, sesame spread, Macedonian feta with walnuts, dried figs and dates
Rice Bowls
Herb Stew/Ghormeh Sabzi Rice Bowl
Meatballs/Koofteh Rice Bowl
Beef, Potato, Split Pea Rice Bowl
Chicken & Eggplant Rice Bowl
Chicken, Pomegranate, Walnut Rice Bowl
Plum Chicken Rice Bowl
Kabab Rice Bowl
Chicken Kabab Rice Bowl
Mixed kabab Rice Bowl
Jewelled Lentil Rice Bowl
Mushroom Stew Rice Bowl
DRINKS
Pepsi
Pepsi Zero
Perrier sparkling water
San Pellegrino
House Iced Tea
Persian Paradise Iced Tea
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Recent Reviews
Really great food, delicious ice cream! The music was nice, and the overall an amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend if you want a quiet hangout wth friends, or a secret place to study. Staff here are super friendly!!
February 2025
Casual cafe, with good breakfast food. The desserts are definitely worth trying. I appreciate the vegetarian options. It's counter service for ordering food. One girl working very hard. 💪
February 2025
Visited Botté Persian Cafe a few years ago, had a lovely time!
The raisin cookie was delicious, and the coffee and tea were the perfect pair.
Kids loved their hot chocolate too.
Recommend for anyone looking for authentic Persian tastes in a cozy, relaxing spot!
The raisin cookie was delicious, and the coffee and tea were the perfect pair.
Kids loved their hot chocolate too.
Recommend for anyone looking for authentic Persian tastes in a cozy, relaxing spot!
February 2025
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