Caspian Bistro and Gourmet Marketplace Menu

2418 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
  • Appetizers

    • 4 Hummus

      Garbanzo and sesame paste dip seasoned with fresh lemon juice and olive oil. Served with fresh warm pocket bread.
      $11.50
    • 5 Feta Cheese Platter

      Platter served with feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, light walnut halves, pepperonicinis, Kalamata olives, and aged garlic.
      $13.80
    • 9 Spinach Pie

      Spinach, feta cheese, olive oil, and steamed onions wrapped in a pie crust.
      $13.80
    • 10 Dolmeh

      Basmati rice, fresh herbs, and olive oil wrapped in grape leaves served with home-made cucumber dill sauce and fresh warm pocket bread.
      $13.80
    • 11 Tahdig

      Crunchy rice topped with your choice of sauce.
      $7.48
    • 13 Lahmajun

      Mediterranean pizza served with a thin bread crust topped with beef, lamb, red peppers, onions, tomatoes, fresh parsley, and spices.
      $9.78
    • 1 Mast O Khiyar

      Chopped cucumber with creamy yogurt and mint served with fresh warm pocket bread.
      $8.63
    • 2 Mast O Moosir

      Minced shallots with creamy yogurt served with fresh warm pocket bread.
      $8.63
    • 3 Labne

      Home-made strained yogurt topped with Mediterranean Zaatar and extra virgin olive oil.
      $9.78
    • 6 Kashk E Bademjan

      Sauteed eggplant and onions topped with special yogurt sauce and crispy fried onions served with warm pocket bread.
      $13.80
    • 7 Pomegranate Wings

      Charbroiled chicken wings tossed in pomegranate molasses glaze, garlic, and spices.
      $13.80
    • 8 Caspian Falafel

      Vegetable balls made with chickpeas, onions, parsley, cumin, and coriander served on fresh tabbouleh salad.
      $13.80
    • 12 Vegetarian Sampler Platter

      Combination platter served with hummus, spinach pies, Caspian falafel, dolmeh, and fresh warm pocket bread.
      $17.25
  • Entrees

    • 29 Chelo Kabab Soltani

      A combination of chelo kabab barg and a skewer of koobideh. Served with basmati rice and a grilled tomato.
      $32.20
    • 33 Mahicheh

      Whole tender roasted lamb shank baked in our own delightful tomato, herb, and garlic sauce. Served with basmati rice.
      $31.50
    • 35 Chicken Soltani

      (1) Skewer of boneless, skinless chicken breast and (1) skewer of specially seasoned ground chicken, charbroiled and served with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes.
      $31.50
    • 37 Caspian Special Chicken

      Fresh, boneless tender breast of chicken marinated in saffron and lemon juice, charbroiled and served with basmati rice.
      $26.45
    • 42 Ghormeh Sabzi

      The most popular Khoresht in Persian cuisine an aromatic stew made with sauteed fenugreek, Persian chives, parsley, spinach, kidney beans, sun dried limes, and cubed select tenderloin. Served with basmati rice.
      $23.00
    • 40 Kashk E Bademjan

      Baked eggplant and garlic puree served with special yogurt sauce and basmati rice.
      $20.70
    • 25 Gyros

      A generous portion of lean, specially selected beef and lamb, seasoned and cooked on a vertical broiler. Served with basmati rice, tomato, onion, and side of tzatziki sauce.
      $23.00
    • 25a Doner

      A generous portion of lean, specially selected beef and lamb, seasoned and cooked on a vertical broiler. Served with tomato, onion, and side of tzatziki sauce.
      $23.00
    • 26 Chelo Kabab Changeh

      (2) Skewers of cubed filet mignon, charbroiled and served with basmati rice and a grilled tomato.
      $28.75
    • 26a Single Serving Chelo Kabab Chenjeh

      (2) Skewers of cubed filet mignon, charbroiled and served with basmati rice and a grilled tomato.
      $24.15
    • 27 Chelo Kabab Barg

      (1) Skewer of our most tender cut of filet mignon, specially seasoned, marinated, and charbroiled. Served with basmati rice and grilled tomato.
      $28.75
    • 28 Chelo Kabab Koubideh

      (2) Skewers of a combination of ground beef, lamb and special seasonings, charbroiled and served with basmati rice and a grilled tomato.
      $24.15
    • 28a Single Serving Chelo Kabab Koubideh

      (2) Skewers of a combination of ground beef, lamb and special seasonings, charbroiled and served with basmati rice and a grilled tomato.
      $21.85
    • 30 Shish Kabab

      (1) Skewer of caspian choice tenderloin served with basmati rice, grilled tomato, green peppers, and onion.
      $32.20
    • 31 Caspian Choice

      (1) Skewer of tenderloin specially seasoned, marinated, and charbroiled. Served with basmati rice and a grilled tomato.
      $29.90
    • 32 Caspian Supreme

      (1) Skewer of caspian choice tenderloin and (1) skewer of koobideh, charbroiled and served with basmati rice and a grilled tomato.
      $33.35
    • 34 Joojeh Kabab

      (1) Skewer of tender, specially seasoned and marinated chicken left on the bone. Served with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes.
      $26.45
    • 36 Chelo Choobideh

      (2) Skewers of specially seasoned and marinated ground chicken breast, grilled to perfection and served with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes.
      $24.15
    • 36a Single Serving Chelo Choobideh

      (2) Skewers of specially seasoned and marinated ground chicken breast, grilled to perfection and served with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes.
      $21.85
    • 38 Z's Four Season Red White

      (1) Skewer of koobideh and your choice of (1) skewer of boneless chicken or joojeh kabab, charbroiled and erved with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes.
      $31.50
    • 39 Zereshk Polo

      Sauteed tangy barberries and fried onions served with a skewer of charbroiled boneless chicken breast, saffron rice, and a grilled tomato.
      $28.75
    • 41 Koobideh Combo

      (1) Skewer of ground chicken and (1) skewer of ground beef and lamb, charbroiled and served with basmati rice and a grilled tomato.
      $24.15
    • 43 Khoresht E Gheimeh

      A delectable stew made by combining choice tenderloin, tomato puree, yellow split peas, onion, dried Persian limes, potatoes, saffron, and a special blend of herbs and spices.
      $23.00
    • 44 Lamb Collar

      A fragrant combination of sweet, young lamb collar and our homemade fresh herb, tomato, and garlic sauce. Baked to perfection.
      $31.50
    • 45 Vegetable Medley

      A skewer of grilled green peppers and onions accompanied by a grilled tomato and basmati rice.
      $19.55
  • Soups Salads

    • 19 Turkish Salad

      Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and parsley tossed in a light lemon oil dressing served with warm pocket bread.
      $10.93
    • 14 Caspian Special Soup

      Lamb based (3) bean soup made with dried tomato paste, potatoes, and fresh herbs, Served with fresh warm pocket bread.
      $9.20
    • 15 Olivieh Salad

      Chicken and potato salad served with fresh warm pocket bread.
      $11.50
    • 16 Tabooleh Salad

      Parsley, tomatoes, and cracked wheat tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, and spices served with fresh warm pocket bread.
      $16.10
    • 17 Greek Salad

      Tomatoes, pepperoncinis, onions, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese served on fresh lettuce. Served with Caspian special dressing and fresh warm pocket bread.
      $14.85
    • 18 Caspian Salad

      Fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions tossed in a light lemon oil dressing. Served with warm pocket bread.
      $9.78
  • Sandwiches

    • 24 Caspian Burger

      Fresh hamburger patty topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and your choice of cheees on pita bread. Served with steak frites.
      $17.25
    • 20 Gyros Sandwich

      Lean blend of lamb and beef with tomatoes, onions and tzatziki in a wheat wrap. Served with a side of green salad.
      $16.10
    • 21 Choobideh Sandwich

      (1) Skewer of seasoned chicken breast wrapped with tomatoes, onions, and pickles. Served with a side of green salad.
      $16.10
    • 22 Koubideh Kabab

      (1) Skewer of seasoned ground beef and lamb wrapped with tomatoes, onions, and pickles. Served with a side of green salad.
      $16.10
    • 23 Caspian Falafel Sandwich

      Chickpeas, onions, and parsley vegetable balls wrapped with tomatoes and onions. Served with a side of green salad.
      $16.10
  • Sides

    • 46 Torshi

      Mixed pickled vegetables and herbs.
      $8.63
    • 47 Seer Torshi

      Aged pickled garlic.
      $8.63
    • 48 Veggie Shor

      Pickled giardiniera vegetables.
      $8.63
    • 49 Khiyar Shor

      House baby dill pickles.
      $8.63
    • 50 Pepperoncinis

      Greek pickled peppers.
      $8.63
    • 51 Steak Frites

      $6.33
  • Beverages

    • Soft Drinks

      $4.32
    • Milk

      $4.60
    • Spring Water

      $4.32
    • Coffee

      $4.60
    • Perrier

      $6.33
    • Lemonade

      $5.40
    • House Tea

      Combination of darjeeling, whole leaf ceylon, Earl Grey, and cardamom served your choice of style.
      $4.60
    • Tart Cherry Tea

      House tea with tart cherry extract.
      $5.18
    • Pure Pomegranate Juice

      $7.48
    • Fruit Juices

      Your choice of juice.
      $7.48
    • Black Carrot Drink

      $6.33
    • Rose Lemonade

      $6.33
    • Persian Drinks

      Your choice of drink.
      $6.33
  • Desserts

    • Greek Baklava

      Filo dough layered with walnuts, almonds, butter, and honey.
      $6.33
    • Dates With Walnuts

      $7.48
    • Bastani

      Home-made ice cream with pistachios and saffron.
      $9.20
    • Faloodeh Shirazi

      Sweet rosewater frappe mixed with rice noodles served with tart cherry syrup and lemon juice.
      $9.78
    • Persian Baklava

      Filo dough wrapped around walnuts, almonds, and pistachios.
      $6.33
    • Turkish Baklava

      Turkish pastry leaves layered with your choice of nuts.
      $6.33
    • Zoolbia Bamieh

      Sweet fritters in honey and rose water syrup.
      $6.33
    • Dates

      Jumbo Medjool dates.
      $6.33
    • Makhloot

      Sweet rosewater frappe mixed with rice noodles served with home-made pistachio ice cream.
      $11.50

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