
Baran Restaurant 5645 East La Palma Avenue
Appetizers

Panir Sabzi
A refreshing plate of imported feta cheese, walnuts, fresh herbs aka Sabzi

Maust Musir
Plain creamy yogurt blended with chopped Persian shallots ,Served with pita bread

Maust Khiar
Combination of crispy fresh Persian cucumber, plain yogurt special herbs

Fresh Homemade Hummus
Tahini sauce , garlic , lemon juice ,garbanzo beans blended and topped with olive oil and paprika

Samosa (3 pcs)
A samosa is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, including ingredients such as spiced potatoes , onions and herbs.

Samosa (5 pcs)
Fried pastry with a savory filling, including ingredients such as spiced potatoes, onions, cumin seeds and green split peas served with salsa.

Zeytoon Parvardeh(Marinated olive)
Green olives marinated with grounded walnuts, fresh garlic, pomegranate sauce and special herbs

Torshi
A combination of pickled vegetables aged in vinegar

Khiar Shoor
aged cucumbers in vinegar and salt

Kashk Bademjan (Eggplant delight , Vegetarian)
Sautéed eggplant mixed with yogurt, topped with fried garlic and onion Sautéed mint and finished off with creamed whey ( kashk)
Mirza Ghassemi
delicious dip of smokey eggplants , tomato and garlic serving with egg ( egg is optional ) .

Falafels Vegan
Four golden freshly made falafels, topped with parsley and Special Tahini Sauce

Dolmeh
Cooked grape leaves filled with ground beef , rice , split peas and special herbs and slowly cooked for several hours

Tahdig 1
Crispy rice served with your choice of stew topping , 1 topping (upon availability)

Tahdig 2
Crispy rice served with your choice of stew topping , 2 toppings (upon availability)

Tahdig 3
Crispy rice served with your choice of stew topping , 3 toppings (upon availability)
Plain Yogurt
Tahdig plain
Salad

Small Baran Special Salad
Romaine lettuce and baby greens with cucumber ,tomato ,olives ,corn ,onion cranberry ,walnut ,lentils feta cheese and sesame seed

Large Baran Special Salad
Romaine lettuce and baby greens with cucumber ,tomato ,olives ,corn ,onion cranberry ,walnut ,lentils feta cheese and sesame seed

Small Garden Salad
Romaine lettuce and baby greens , with cucumber, tomato, carrot and parsley

Large Garden Salad
Romaine lettuce and baby greens , with cucumber, tomato, carrot and parsley

Small Caesar Salad
Romain lettuce mixed with freshly grated parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing

Large Caesar Salad
Romain lettuce mixed with freshly grated parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons tossed in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing

Shirazi Salad
Freshly chopped tomatoes, cucumbers parsley and onions with lime juice and virgin olive oil

Tabbouleh
Levantine salad made mostly of finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, green onion, bulgur (soaked, not cooked), and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and sweet pepper.
Soup
Chicken

Juicy Chicken
Five pieces of tender chicken marinated overnight in our special sauce cooked to perfection on a traditional open fire, comes with charbroiled tomato (spicy option is available )

Spicy Juicy Chicken

Boneless Chicken Thigh
One skewer of chicken thigh marinated in our special sauce, served with charbroiled tomato

Chicken Shish Kabob
Thick strips of charbroiled chicken tenders marinated in our special sauce comes with bell peppers, onions and tomato

Chicken Koobideh
Two skewers of juicy, seasoned ground boneless chicken, served with charbroiled tomato, a taste to remember

Chicken Barg
Thin strips of juicy marinated charbroiled boneless chicken breast comes with charbroiled tomato

Chicken Soltani
One skewer of chicken Barg with one skewer of chicken koobideh. You may substitute the koobideh for a beef skewer.

Chicken With Bone
Delicious marinated charbroiled Cornish hen cooked to perfection on traditional open fire , served with charbroiled tomato
Beef

Beef Koobideh
Two juicy skewers of charbroiled seasoned ground beef served with charbroiled tomatoes

Filet Mignon Shish Kabob
The finest cut filet mignon marinated and charbroiled over an open flame with bell peppers, onions and tomato between the pieces of meat

Filet Mignon Barg
Our finest cut of filet mignon marinated thinly sliced and Served with charbroiled tomato

Soltani
One skewer of charbroiled filet mignon Barg one skewer of the juicy beef or chicken Koobideh, Served with charbroiled tomato

Naderi
Succulent center cut prime fillet mignon marinated and grilled to perfection served with a charbroiled tomato

Naderi Soltani
One skewer of grilled Naderi Kabob and one skewer of beef or chicken koobideh

Koobideh Combination
One Skewer of charbroiled seasoned ground beef and one skewer of juicy ,seasoned ground boneless chicken served with charbroiled tomato
Lamb
Seafood

Salmon Kabob
Charbroiled fresh filet of Salmon lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and served with Sabzi Polo ( fresh herb rice)

White Fish
Fresh filet of white fish Lake Superior, Michigan delivered daily marinated, charbroiled fried, served with sabzi polo ( fresh herbs rice) upon availability

Shrimp Kabob
Marinated tiger shrimp
Stews & House Specials

Gheymeh Bademjan
Sautéed whole eggplants served in a slow cooked tomato based stew with yellow split peas, dried lime, and chunks of veal, served with a side of steamed Basmati rice

Ghormeh Sabzi
A very aromatic green stew, mixture of sautéed herbs cilantro, green onion & parsley cooked with Persian dried limes, veal, red kidney beans & special seasonings, served with a side of steamed Basmati rice

Fesenjan
A rich sweet tangy stew, made of pieces of chicken boiled in pomegranate ground walnut sauce served with a side of steamed Basmati rice

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

Zereshk Polo
Steamed white rice mixed with barberries , Served with slow boiled chicken

Albaloo Polo
A mixture of cooked sour cherries, saffron white Basmati rice , served with slow boiled chicken

Adas Polo
Mixed of Basmati rice with mixture of lentils dates raisins and sautéed onion served with slow boiled chicken

Lubia Polo
Delicious traditional Persian dish, Basmati rice mixed with seasonings, string beans, a pinch of cinnamon diced filet mignon. Served with a skewer of juicy beef or chicken Koobideh
Vegetarian Plates

Veggie Gheimeh Bademjan
Sautéed whole eggplants served in a slow cooked tomato based stew, with yellow split peas, dried lime, served with a side of white basmati rice

Veggie Ghormeh Sabzi
A slow cooked stew of sautéed fresh herbs, special seasonings, kidney beans, dried lime with a side of white basmati rice

Veggie Fesenjan
A rich slow-cooked puree of walnuts and pomegranate sauce served with a side of white basmati rice topped with saffron
Grilled Veggie Plate
Charbroiled zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions served with garden salad and rice

Falafel Plate Vegan
Seven golden falafels with a side of freshly made hummus and Basmati rice
Family Platters
Family Plate 1
One chicken Shish Kebob, one Filet Mignon Shish Kebob, served with Basmati rice & salad
Family Plate 2
Three Skewers of beef koobideh , three skewers of chicken koobideh, served with Basmati rice & salad
Family Plate 3
One Chicken Shish Kebob , one Filet Mignon Shish Kebob, one Skewer of Beef koobideh ,one skewer of chicken koobideh, served with Basmati rice & salad
Family Plate 4
One Filet Mignon Shish Kebob, one Salmon , one Juicy Chicken, one skewer of Beef Koobideh ,one skewer of Chicken koobideh, served with Basmati rice and salad
Family Plate 5
Two skewers of Juicy Chicken, one Beef koobideh , one Chicken koobideh, one Filet Mignon Shish kebob , one Salmon , any Persian stew, served with Basmati rice & salad
Side Orders
White Rice-SIDE
Beef Koobideh -SIDE
Chicken Koobideh-SIDE
Lamb Shank-SIDE
Grilled Veggie-SIDE
French Fries-SIDE
Baghali polo-SIDE
Zereshk Polo-SIDE
Albaloo Polo-SIDE
Adas Polo-SIDE
Loubia Polo-SIDE
Sabzi Polo-SIDE
Ghormeh Sabzi -side
Ghayme Bademjan -side
Fesenjan-side
Lamb shank -side
Beverages
Coke
Diet Coke
Coke zero
Sprite
Dr.Pepper
Perrier
Orange soda
Club Soda
Hot Coffee
Hot Coffee Decaf
Bottled Water
Persian Hot Tea
Iced Tea
Arnold Palmer
Lemonade
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
Pomegranate Juice
Pineapple Juice
Pellegrino
Bottle dough
Homemade Dough
Pitcher Of Homemade Dough
Carbonated Bottled Dough
Bahar Narenj
A traditional Persian drink, made of orange blossom extract and home made syrup
Pitcher Of Bahar Narenj
A traditional Persian drink, made of orange blossom extract and home made syrup
Pitcher Of Sekanjebin
Sweat and sour drink with a hint of refreshing mint and cucumber
Sekanjebin
Sweat and sour drink with a hint of refreshing mint and cucumber
Shirley Temple
Virgin mojito
Strawberry virgin mojito
Red bull
Dessert

Bakhlava
A rich sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts, sweetened and held together with syrup
Zoolbia
Traditional Iranian funnel cake drenched in sweet syrup
Bamieh
Traditional Iranian fried dough balls, glazed with sweet syrup

Zoolbia & Bamieh

Faloodeh
Rosewater Sorbet with Rice noodles

Persian Ice Cream
Creamy Rosewater and saffron ice cream with pieces of pistachio
Special Pastries

Roche
Vanilla hazelnut mousse, praline and soft caramel filling Covered with milk chocolate and roasted almonds

Tiramisu
Lady finger sponge soaked in coffee and rum syrup and mascarpone mousse (contains Alcohol)

Exotic
Caribbean mousse (pineapple, coconut, passion fruit, banana, lemon and Mango filling) and pistachio sponge cake

Sophia
Light chocolate mousse, vanilla crème Brulee insert, hazelnut crunchy layer, pieces of cherry soaked in liqueur (contains Alcohol)