Medi Bistro Menu
appetizers
SOUP OF THE DAY
11EGGPLANT AND WHEY DIP
12(Kashk Bademjoon) Roasted eggplant purée, cured yogurt, crispy onion and mint oil.
SHALLOTS AND YOGURT
10(Kashk Bademjoon) Roasted eggplant purée, cured yogurt, crispy onion and mint oil.
HUMMUS (VEGAN)
12Crushed chickpeas, infused with tahini, garlic, lemon and herbs.
SPINACH DIP
12(Boorani Esfenaj) Greek yogurt, spinach, garlic, and herbs.
STUFFED CABBAGE (VEGAN)
14Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, and assorted vegetables and herbs.
STUFFED EGGPLANTS (VEGAN)
14Eggplant stuffed with rice, and assorted vegetables and herbs.
DOLMEH (VEGAN)
12Stuffed grape leaves with herbs & rice, and vegetarian pomegranate molasses sauce, pomegranate glaze.
FALAFEL (VEGAN, NOT GLUTEN FREE)
12Chickpeas, garlic, onion, cilantro, parsley, served with tzatziki sauce.
COTLET (NOT GLUTEN FREE)
12Ground beef and herbed potato patties.
PERSIAN CUCUMBER AND YOGURT
10(Mast O Khiar) Strained yogurt and cucumber.
GRILLED SHRIMP
14Marinated grilled shrimp in saffron, lemon and herbs.
CRISPY PERSIAN RICE
12(Tah Dig ) Saffron basmati crispy rice from the bottom of the pot topped with your choice of stew.
MARINATED VEGETABLES
9(Torshi ) Assorted mixed vegetables marinated in aged vinegar and herbs.
LABNE
10Strained yogurt, Za'tar, Olive Oil
GRILLED WINGS
14Marinated in Onion, Olive Oil, Lemon, and Saffron
SMOKED EGGPLANT DIP
12(Mirza Ghasemi) Smoked Eggplant, tomato, garlic
BABA GHANOUSH (VEGAN)
12Charred eggplant purée, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.
HOMEMADE PITA BREAD 3 PC.
3Charred eggplant purée, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.
Salads
TRADITIONAL SHIRAZI SALAD
15Persian, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, parsley, lemon juice, citrus, and olive oil dressing.
ROASTED BEET GOAT CHEESE SALAD
15Spring greens, roasted beets, crumpled goat cheese, candied walnut, balsamic glazed dressing.
ARUGULA SALAD
15Arugula, spinach, roasted carrots, roasted corn, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, house dressing (maple syrup in olive oil, lemon & herbs).
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD
15Spinach, red onion, cranberries, roasted butternut squash, balsamic maple syrup dressing.
ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUT AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD
15Arugula, red onion, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, and lemon dressing.
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD
15Crispy romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese, olives, vinaigrette dressing.
CAESAR SALAD
15Crispy romaine lettuce, fresh croutons, parmesan cheese, creamy caesar dressing.
SPECIAL STEWS
ALL ENTREES ARE SERVED WITH SAFFRON BASMATI RICE, GRILLED ONIONS AND TOMATOES.
BEEF AND SPLIT PEAS STEW
26(Khoresh Gheymeh) Bits of beef sirloin, cooked with split peas, dried lemon, blended with cinnamon, saffron, turmeric, topped with crispy potato.
VEAL STEW WITH FRESH GREEN
26(Ghormeh Sabzi) Fresh fenugreek, parsley, mint, scallion, kidney beans, and herbs cooked slowly.
CHICKEN WALNUTS AND POMEGRANATE STEW
26(Khoresh Fasenjan) Slow cooked chicken in crushed walnuts, pomegranate molasses & herbs sauce.
VEAL AND EGGPLANT STEW
26(Khoresh Bademjoon) Vine ripened tomatoes, eggplants, sour unripe grapes, dried limes, turmeric, saffron and herbs sauce.
SEAFOODS
ALL ENTREES ARE SERVED WITH SAFFRON BASMATI RICE, GRILLED ONIONS AND TOMATOES.
SHRIMP KABOB
32Jumbo wild shrimp, perfectly marinated and grilled. Served with jewels saffron basmati rice. (Shirin Polo)
SALMON KABOB
32Grilled chunks of Atlantic salmon marinated in saffron and herbs. Served with saffron basmati rice.
ROASTED SALMON
34Filet of Atlantic salmon marinated and roasted with fresh herbs. Served with dill and fava bean basmati rice.
BRANZINO FISH
36Baked, marinated Branzino fish in lemon and butter herb sauce. Served with barberry basmati rice
the FEAST
ALL ENTREES ARE SERVED WITH GREEN AND WHITE SAUCE, SAFFRON BASMATI RICE, ROASTED TOMATO, AND GRILLED ONION.
Substitute for any rice add $5 | Substitute for any salad add $6.00
CHICKEN KABOB
28Marinated chicken breast in saffron, lemon, onion and herbs.
CORNISH HEN KABOB
28(Joojeh Kabob) Marinated in saffron, lemon, lime herbs, and onion.
GROUND CHICKEN KABOB
24(Chicken Koobideh) Two skewers of herbed flavored, juicy, ground chicken marinated and grilled.
GROUND BEEF KABOB
24(Koobideh Kabob) Two seasoned, skewers and grilled marinated ground aged sirloin in saffron, onions and herbs.
FILET MIGNON KABOB
36(Kabob Barg) Skewed grilled marinated chunks of filet mignon in saffron onions and herbs.
SOLTANI KABOB
391 Skewer Beef Koobideh & 1 Skewer Barg Kabob.
CHICKEN SOLTANI
321 Skewer Chicken Koobideh & 1 Skewer Chicken Kabob.
LAMB SHANKS
36Slow cooked lamb shank in a traditional Persian recipe. Served with lima beans, basmati rice.
* CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS
** LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Gourmet side dishes
LENTIL AND RICE WITH RAISIN
5 10(Addas Polo)
SOUR CHERRY RICE
5 10(Albaloo Polo)
LIMA BEANS AND DILL RICE
5 10(Baghali Polo)
WILD BARBERRIES RICE
5 10(Zereshk Polo, Zafron butter)
JEWEL RICE
7 14(Shirin Polo) Pistachios, orange zest, barberry, almond, saffron and herbs.
LEMON POTATO
8Baked potato with lemon, garlic, and herbs.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
8Seasoned herbs.
MIXED VEGETABLES
8(Assorted herbed mixed baked vegetables)
ADDITIONAL PITA BREAD (3PC)
3BUREK
Flaky, golden phyllo dough with your choice of a savory filling.
SPINACH
10BEEF
10FETA CHEESE
10Cocktails
Golab Gimlet
16Tito's, Dolin Blanc, Tarragon, Lime Rose Water
Anar Sour
16Bourbon/Laphroaig, Pomegranate Syrup, Lemon
Watermelon Mezcal
16Yuu Baal Mezcal, Our Signature Sekanjabin Mint Syrup, Watermelon, Tarragon, Lime
Zereshk Cooler
16Dark Rum, Zereshk Syrup, Aquafaba/Lime
Bahar Bitter
16Bourbon, Amontillado Sherry, Campari, Lemon, Orange Blossom
Sekanjabin Martini
16Hendrick’s Gin/Our Signature Sekanjabin Mint Syrup, Cucumber, Lime
Chai Martinez
16House Blend Infused Gin, Dry Curaçao, Orange Bitters
Saffron Vesper
16Tito's, Gin, Lillet, Saffron and Rose Water Tincture
Tehran Dirty
16Tito's, Pickled Almond Brine
Date Night
16Dark Rum, Graham's Ruby Port, Date Syrup, Cream, Aquafaba, Pistachio Garnish
Sharbat
Traditional Sparkling Persian Coolers
7Mint and Cucumber
Sour Cherry
Drinks
Softdrinks
3Assorted
Savory Yogurt Drink
5Mint and Rose Petals / Sparkling
Persian Black Tea
5Infused with Cardamon, Rose and Other Spices
WINE by the Glass
RED
Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon
12 47SOUTH AFRICA
Bonanza by Caymus
Cabernet Sauvignon
16 62 CA, US
La Flor Malbec
12 43Mendoza, Argentina
RODNEY STRONG MERLOT
15 55SONOMA, CALIFORNIA
CHATEAU STE MICHELLE MERLOT
12 45WASHINGTON
Sea Sun Pinot Noir
14 54CA, US
Barossa Valley Shiraz
54-------Australia
WHITE
OYSTER BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC
12 48Marlborough, New Zealand
CASA LUNARDI PINO GRIGIO
12 48Veneto, Italy
NAPA CELLARS CHARDONNAY
14 52Napa, California
BERINGER WHITE ZINFANDEL
12 44CA, US
FLEURS DE PRAIRIE ROSE
13 50Languedoc, France
URBAN RIESLING
12 45Mosel, Germany
MIONETTO PROSECCO BRUT 187 ML
14-------Veneto, Italy
RUFFINO ROSE PROSECCO 187 ML
14-------Italy
WINE by Bottle
RED
CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
175Napa, US
KENDALL-JACKSON VR MERLOT
49Sonoma, California
ANTIGAL UNO MALBEC
45Mendoza, Argentina
FAUST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
125Napa, US
BELLE GLOS PINOT NOIR
125Santa Maria Valley, US
RED SCHOONER TRANSIT NO. 3 GSM RED BLEND
90Australia
CONUNDRUM RED BLEND
49California
WHITE
BALLAND SANCERRE
56Loire Valley, France
TERLATO PINOT GRIGIO
52Friuli
AVALINE CHARDONNAY
49France
MIRAVAL ROSE
54Provence, France
SUB GODDESS ROSE PROSECCO
51Italy
Dessert MENU
Desserts
BAKLAVA
11Layers of Thin Pastry, Toasted Pistachio, Mascarpone Ice Cream
PERSIAN ICE CREAM
11Vanilla Based Ice Cream with Saffron, Rose Water and Pistachios
FALOUDE
10Rice Noodles, Rose Water Sorbet, Albaloo, Lemon
BAMIEH-ZOOLBIA
10Frite Soaked in Rose Water Syrup Sprinkled with Pistachio
SAFFRON RICE PUDDING
8Basmati Rice, Saffron, Almonds, Cinnamon
PUFF PASTRY AND CREAM
9Puff Pastry Filled with Layers of Custard Cream and Whipped Cream, Topped with Sour Cherry
Dessert and Port Wine
MACULAN ‘DINDARELLO’
MOSCATO 2018
12 Veneto, Italy
KOPKE (10 YEAR OLD) TAWNY PORT
13Douro, Portugal
HENRIQUES & HENRIQUES
SERCIAL MADEIRA (10 YEAR OLD)
14 Madeira, Portugal
CHATEAU DOISY-VEDRINES 2016
17Bordeaux, France
Cognac and Armagnac
PM SPIRITS ARMAGNAC VS
12Bas-Armagnac, France
COGNAC PARK
‘SINGLE CRU ORGANIC’
FINS BOIS
13 Cognac, France
VALLEIN-TERCINIER NAPOLEON
VIEILLE RESERVE
16 Cognac, France
DOMAINE D’ESPERANCE XO
(10 YEAR OLD) ARMAGNAC
17 Bas-Armagnac, France
CHATEAU DE LACQUY
(17 YEAR OLD) ARMAGNAC
23 Bas-Armagnac, France