Persepolis Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Persepolis, a gem nestled on 2nd Avenue in New York City, where Persian flavors come alive in every dish. The menu is a celebration of rich heritage, featuring exquisite entrees like the Duo of Saffron Chicken and the indulgent Soltani Lamb Kebab, both cooked to perfection. The marinated Cornish Hen and savory Grilled Chicken Leg provide a taste of Middle Eastern hospitality.
Start your meal with delightful appetizers such as Baba and Sambusa, which showcase a perfect blend of flavors. For salad lovers, the Olivieh Salad offers a hearty yet refreshing option.
With warm service and a tranquil atmosphere, Persepolis invites you to savor the finest Persian cuisine—a culinary journey you won't forget.
Appetizers
Baba
Baked eggplant pure, Kashk persian goat cheese walnuts and onion.
Eggplant Mirza
Roasted eggplant puree, mint, tomato, garlic and tangy yogurt.
Eggplant Halim
Roasted eggplant puree, lentil and garlic and tangy yogurt.
Eggplant Trio
Tasting of baba, eggplant mirza and eggplant halim.
Sambusa
Crispy dumplings stuffed with seasoned potato, carrot and green peas , served with spicy mint sauce
Yogurt and Cucumber
Home made yogurt with cucumber and mint.
Yogurt and Shallots
Home made yogurt with aged shallots.
Yougurt & Spinach
Home made yogurt with spinach and garlic.
Yogurt Trio
Tasting of yogurt and cucumber, yogurt and shallots and borani.
Yogurt and Beets
Home made yogurt with beet and walnut
Hummus
Chickpeas, tahini, olive oil and garlic.
Lentil Soup
Vegetarian.
Ash
Persian style soup with herbs and mixed beans. Vegetarian.
Falafel
Deep-fried chickpea patties with tahini sauce.
Three Beans Chili Soup
Vegetarian
Dolmeh
Vegetarian stuffed grape leaves
Kuku Sabzi (Persian spinach pie )
Spinach , Egg , Zereshk ( Red Berberries ) , Salt and Pepper .
Persian Beef Kotlet
Barley soup
Shirazi Salad
Cucumber, tomato, parsley with citrus juice .
Tabuleh Salad
Diced tomatoes, cracked wheat, chopped parsley and mint with olive oil and citrus jus.
Beet Salad
Roasted beets, feet cheese, lettuce with cherry vinaigrette.
Salad Trio
Tasting of f shirazi salad, tabuleh salad and beet salad.
Olivieh Salad
Chicken, potato, English peas, persian pickles, eggs and mayonnaise.
House Salad
Arugula, spinach and romaine with Italian dressing.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, onion and stuffed grape leaves with balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce , parmeasen cheese ,croutons with Italian caesar dressing.
Pineapple Salad
Marinated pineapple, beets, cucumber and mint with cherry vinaigrette.
Cheese and Vegetable
Platter of feta cheese, fresh mint, tarragon, cucumber, tomato and scallions.
Extra Feta
Kale Salad
With chickpeas, carrot & cabbage.
Turkey, Egg & Bacon Salad
Falafel Salad
Deep-fried chickpea patties with Romain and tahini sauce.
Salads
Entrees
Saffron Chicken
Boneless breast of chicken kebab, marinated in saffron, lemon and onion.
Cornish Hen
Saffron marinated Cornish hen on a skewer.
Lemon Chicken
Pan roasted chicken breast in lemon butter sauce.
Ground Chicken Kubideh
Marinated tender ground chicken kebab, seasoned with sweet bell pepper and herbs.
Ground Beef Kubideh
Skewers of marinated ground aged sirloin kebab.
Filet Mignon Kebab
Marinated Filet Mignon Kebab.
Caspian
Duo of saffron chicken and kubideh kebab.
Soltani Filet Mignon
Duo of filet mignon kebab and kubideh kebab.
Persepolis Filet
Saffron chicken, Filet Kebab and one skewer of Kubideh Kebab with 2 choices of rice
Lamb Shank
Lamb shank braised in herbs,
Seared Chicken
Pan seared chicken breast cooked in citrus, dates, and prunes, served with arugula and baby spinach.
Taj Lamb Kebab
Duo of saffron chicken and baby lamb barg.
Taj Filet Mignon Kebab
Duo of saffron chicken and filet mignon kebab
Soltani chicken
Duo of saffron chicken and chicken kubideh kebab
Grilled Leg of Lamb
Grilled leg of lamb (bone in) marinated in saffron-onion sauce
Caspian bone
duo of cornish hen & beef kubideh kebab , served over your choice of rice .
Lamb Chops
marinated rack of lamb
Duo Kubideh
Duo of beef kubideh kebab and chicken kubideh kebab
Lamb Kebab
Marinated Lamb Kebab
Soltani Lamb Kebab
Duo of Kubideh kebab and Lamb kebab
Dark Meat Safron Chicken
Boneless chicken thigh marinated in safron and onion
Duo of Saffron chicken
duo of Saffron chicken and dark meat saffron chicken
Persepolis Lamb
one skewer of safron chicken , filet kebab and kubideh kebab
Persepolis Filet Bone
one skewer of cornish hen , filet kebab and kubideh kebab
Persepolis Lamb Bone
one skewer of cornish hen , lamb kebab and kubideh kebab
Taj Filet Bone
duo of cornish hen and filet kebab
Taj Lamb Bone
duo of cornish hen and lamb kebab
Grilled Chicken Leg
drumsticks marinated in saffron and onion
Tahchin ( baked saffron rice stuffed with chicken )
tahchin is persian rice dish primarily consisting of rice , yogurt , eggs , saffron and chicken
Roasted chicken
Tahchin
saffron infused rice cake layered with tender , seasoned chicken and creamy yogurt
Khoresht Ghormeh Sabzi
Beef, persian green leafy vegetables, red kidney beans and dried lime.
Khoresht Fesenjan
chicken, pomegranate and walnuts.
Khoresht Gaimeh
Beef, split peas, cinnamon, dried lime, eggplant and tomato sauce.
Lamb stew
Special of the day
Stews
Seafood Entrees
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Saffron marinated shrimp, served over your choice of rice or salad .
Sumac Crusted Tilapia
Oven roasted tilapia with sumac crust served over chickpeas and beans marinated with Mediterranean spices.
Grilled Salmon Kebab
Marinated filet of salmon, served over rice or salad .
Filet of Basa fish
Pan roasted Basa fish in lemon butter sauce , served over your choice of rice or salad .
Branzino Fish
filet of branzino fish in lemon butter sauce , served over your choice of rice or salad .
Grilled Brook Trout
filet of brook trout fish marinated in safron , served over your choice of rice or salad .
Tilapia
filet of tilapia fish in lemon butter sauce , served over choice of rice
White Fish
pan roasted white fish in lemon butter sauce , served over your choice of rice
Vegetarian Gaimeh Badamjan
Split pea , eggplant , cinnamon , dried lime and tomato , stew served over your choice of rice.
Vegetarian Ghormeh Sabzi
persian green leafy vegetables , red kidney beans and dried limes. Served over your choice of rice.
Market Vegetable
Steamed or sauteed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots) served over your choice of rice.
Vegetarian Entrees
Side Dishes
Grilled Onions
Persian Pickled Cucumbers
Torshi
Pickled vegetables.
Aged Garlic Torshi
Pickled garlic.
Broccoli
Spinach
Mixed Vegetable
Baked Eggplant
Sauteed Carrots
Extra Rice
Red Cabbage
Sauteed Broccoli
Steamed Broccoli
Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Zarshk
white rice , dil rice , cherry rice , zereshk rice . please write message what kind of rice would you like ?
Barbari Bread
Persian bread
Sauteed carrot and raisin
Lavash Bread
Whole Wheat Lavash bread
Grilled Tomato
Pita Bread
Bag Of Whole Wheat Pita
Steamed coliflower
Sauteed Coliflower
Home made Persian olive
Home made marinated persian olives
French fries
Can of Soda
Dough
Persian Yogurt Drink ( Abali ) .
Beverages
Dessert
Bakhlava
Cotton Candy
Traditional persian cotton candy with pistachio , almond and cinamon
Sholeh Zard
Persian traditional rice pudding with safron, sugar and rosewater . Garnish with cinnamon and almond.