Sadaf Restaurant Menu

Welcome to Sadaf Restaurant, a culinary gem nestled in Encino, CA, where the rich flavors of Persian cuisine come to life. The menu features an array of mouthwatering appetizers, from the Eggplant Delight—a sautéed mix of eggplant and yogurt topped with fried garlic and mint—to creamy yogurts that complement every dish.

The heart of the menu lies in the skewers. Indulge in perfectly seasoned Beef and Chicken Koobideh, paired with your choice of aromatic mixed rice options, each crafted to evoke the essence of Persian heritage. Vegetarian delights like Veggie Gheimeh Bademjan, a savory stew with eggplant and lentils, shine brightly as well.

With warm hospitality and a vibrant atmosphere, Sadaf invites you to savor not just a meal, but a memorable experience for any occasion.

Appetizers

• Eggplant Delight

  Sauteed eggplant mixed with yogurt, topped with fried garlic and onions, sauteed mint and finished off with creamed whey.

  US$15.00

• Maust

  Creamy plain yogurt.

  US$7.00

• Maust Khiar

  Creamy plain yogurt mixed with chopped fresh cucumber & dried mint seasoning.

  US$10.00

• Maust Mousier

  Creamy plain yogurt mixed with minced shallots.

  US$11.00

• Hummus

  Tahini sauce, garlic, lemon juice, garbanzo beans blended and topped with olive oil and paprika.

  US$9.00

• Dolmeh

  Cooked grape leaves, filled with ground beef, rice, tarragon, split peas, green onions, basil, and parsley and slowly cooked for several hours. Served with a side of our Maust Mousier for dipping.

  US$12.00

• Sauteed Mushrooms

  Sliced mushrooms sauteed with garlic, butter, & cognac sauce, topped with parsley

  US$16.00

• Shrimp Mushrooms

  Sliced mushrooms and jumbo shrimp sauteed with garlic, butter, and cognac, topped with fresh parsley.

  US$20.00

• Khiar Shoor

  Aged cucumbers in a vinegar brine.

  US$8.00

• Torshi

  A combination of pickled vegetables aged in vinegar and spices.

  US$9.00

• Tahdig (upon availability)

  Crispy rice served plain or with your choice of stew topping.

  US$16.00

• Panir Sabzi

  A platter of mixed fresh herbs (mint, basil, watercress, tarragon, radish, & green onion) accompanied with walnuts & feta cheese.

  US$11.00

• Sabzi

  A platter of mixed fresh herbs (mint, basil, watercress, and tarragon)

  US$8.00

• Lentil Soup

  A mix of carrots, leeks, garlic, onions, celery, and lentils slowly cooked in a broth with spices.

  US$12.00

• Ash Reshte

  A mix of chopped herbs, kidney beans, lentils, garbanzo beans, and noodles topped with fried onions, garlic and creamed whey. (Seasonal soup)

  US$12.00

• Combination Appetizer

  A Sample platter Includes dolmeh, maust khair, hummus and eggplant delight.

  US$25.00

Salads

• Shirazi Salad (Persian Salad)

  A medley of fresh chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and onion, traditionally served with virgin olive oil and lime juice dressing

  US$10.00

• Garden Salad

  A mix of romaine lettuce, baby greens, tomatoes and cucumber.

  US$15.00

• Sadaf Salad

  Crisp romaine lettuce and baby greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, raisins, dates, lentils, crunchy walnuts, and imported feta cheese.

  US$18.00

• Caesar Salad

  Romaine lettuce, mixed with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing

  US$16.00

• Red Cabbage Salad

  Shredded red cabbage mixed with our Sadaf Signature vinaigrette.

  US$10.00

Side Orders

• Choice of any Mixed Rice

  Albaloo Polo, Lubia Polo, Adas Polo, Sabzi Polo & Zereshk Polo, Baghali Polo

  US$10.00

• Beef Koobideh

  1 Skewer of seasoned ground beef.

  US$12.00

• Steamed White Rice

  US$7.00

• Skewer of Tomatoes (5 pieces)

  US$4.00

• Chicken Koobideh

  1 Skewer of seasoned ground chicken.

  US$11.00

• French Fries

  Add Feta Cheese (+$2)

  US$7.00

Stews

• Gheimeh Bademjan

  Sauteed whole eggplants served in a slow cooked tomato based stew, with yellow split peas, dried lime, and chunks of beef served with a side of white basmati rice.

  US$20.00

• Ghormeh Sabzi

  A slow cooked stew of sauteed fresh herbs, special seasonings, kidney beans, dried lime, and chunks of beef served with a side of white basmati rice.

  US$20.00

• Fesenjan

  Slow-boiled chicken breast topped with a ground walnut-pomegranate stew, served with a side of white basmati rice. (sweet and tangy)

  US$21.00

• Combination of 3 Stews

  A sample platter of Fesenjan, Ghormeh sabzi, Gheimeh bademjan served with white basmati rice topped with saffron.(Vegetarian option available)

  US$23.00

Beverages

• Soft Drinks

  Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Lemonade, Sprite, Iced Tea

  US$3.50

• Specialty Drinks

• Hot Drinks

Beef

• Koobideh Kabob

  A skewer of our juicy and perfectly seasoned ground beef.

  US$24.00

• Koobideh Combination

  A skewer of our ground beef kabob and ground chicken kabob.

  US$21.00

• Shish Kabob

  Tender chunks of marinated beef filet in between a medley of onions, green peppers, and tomatoes.

  US$29.00

• Barg

  Our finest choice of filet mignon, cut into thin strips, marinated and grilled.

  US$35.00

• Naderi Kabob

  The most tender center-cut of filet mignon marinated and charbroiled over an open fire.

  US$37.00

• Soltani

  A combination of our filet mignon Barg and a juicy strip of our seasoned ground beef koobideh kabob perfectly charbroiled.

  US$39.00

• Naderi Soltani

  The most tender center-cut of filet mignon marinated and charbroiled, served with our perfectly seasoned ground beef koobideh kabob.

  US$41.00

House Specials

• Zereshk Polo

  Steamed white rice mixed with barberries and served with a side of seasoned slow-boiled chicken.

  US$19.00

• Albaloo Polo

  Steamed white rice mixed with sour cherries and served with a side of seasoned slow-boiled chicken, (watch out for cherry pits)

  US$19.00

• Baghali Polo

  Steamed white rice mixed with lima beans and fresh dill, served with a side of boiled lamb shank.

  US$22.00

• Lubia Polo

  Steamed rice mixed with seasonings tomato sauce, string beans, and diced filet chunks served with a juicy skewer of beef koobideh and shirazi salad, (excludes shirazi salad for takeout orders)

  US$22.00

• Adas Polo

  Steamed white rice mixed with lentils, raisins, and dates, served with a side of seasoned slow-boiled chicken.

  US$19.00

Lamb

• Boneless Lamb

  Our finest filet of boneless lamb tenderloin marinated and charbroiled over an open fire.

  US$37.00

• Rack of Lamb

  Herb-marinated tender rack of lamb grilled over an open fire. Served with garden salad and white rice

  US$41.00

Seafood

• Salmon Kabob

  Fresh filet of salmon lightly marinated and charbroiled, served with sabzi polo and garden salad.

  US$31.00

• White Fish (upon availability)

  Fresh filet of white fish delivered daily from Lake Superior, marinated and either charbroiled or fried (watch out for bones). Served with sabzi polo and garden salad

  US$32.00

Sadaf Combination Platters

• Sadaf Combination #1

  Filet mignon Barg, Juicy Chicken, and White Fish

  US$47.00

• Sadaf Combination #2

  Filet mignon Shish Kabob, Chicken Shish Kabob, and one skewer of Beef Koobideh

  US$48.00

• Sadaf Combination #3

  Filet mignon Barg, Juicy Chicken, and Rack of Lamb

  US$49.00

• Sadaf Combination #4

  Boneless Lamb, Juicy Chicken, and Salmon

  US$50.00

• Sadaf Combination #5

  Filet Mignon Barg, Boneless Lamb, and Salmon

  US$51.00

Chicken

• Chicken Shish Kabob

  Tender chunks of marinated chicken filet in between a medley of onions, green peppers, and tomatoes.

  US$26.00

• Juicy Chicken

  Boneless chunks of tender chicken breast marinated and charbroiled over an open flame.

  US$27.00

• Boneless Chicken

  Boneless leg of chicken marinated and charbroiled.

  US$25.00

• Cornish Hen

  A whole Cornish hen chopped and marinated, then charbroiled over an open fire.

  US$26.00

• Chicken Barg

  Flat strips of boneless chicken breast marinated and charbroiled.

  US$27.00

• Chicken Soltani

  A combination of our boneless chicken breast barg and a strip of our ground chicken koobideh.

  US$31.00

Vegetarian Dishes

• Sabzi Polo

  Steamed white rice mixed with chopped herbs and fresh garlic.

  US$15.00

• Veggie Fesenjan

  A rich slow-cooked puree of walnuts and pomegranate sauce served with a side of white basmati rice topped with saffron.

  US$20.00

• Veggie Gheimeh Bademjan

  Sauteed whole eggplants served in a slow cooked tomato based stew, with yellow split peas, dried lime, served with a side of white basmati rice.

  US$18.00

• Veggie Ghormeh Sabzi

  A slow cooked stew of sauteed fresh herbs, special seasonings, kidney beans, dried lime with a side of white basmati rice.

  US$18.00

• 2 Mixed Rice

  Your choice of two mixed rice served with Shirazi salad and eggplant delight.

  US$21.00

• Veggie Skewers

  Charbroiled bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms served with white Basmati rice.

  US$18.00