Samad Cafe Menu

One skewer of seasoned ground beef and lamb kabob, flame grilled, and sprinkled with Sumac seasoning. No rice or bread.

The original Persian salad traditionally at the table can only be described as Salad Shirazi; Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, seasoned with salt, pepper, dried mint, and house-made lime based dressing.

One large skewer, 8-10 juicy pieces of marinaded and seasoned white meat chicken, flame grilled, sprinkled with sumac seasoning, and garnished with fire roasted tomatoes. Served with saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain white basmati rice, topped with a pat of butter, garnished with slice of onion and lime, with a few pieces of quartered tortilla bread. (Lima bean & Dill rice substitute available)

Saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain fancy white Basmati rice, garnished with a pat of butter on top.

Saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain fancy basmati rice cooked with Lima Beans and Dill giving it a signature "Green Rice" color, garnished with pat of butter on top.

Shirazi style shredded cucumbers mixed into Turkish/Greek style yogurt, seasoned with various spices and dried mint. Excellent paired with kabobs!

Freshly cooked spinach, parsley, and cilantro stew with black-eyed peas, kidney beans, and pinto beans, poured over leg of lamb. (Vegetarian option without meat available upon request) Served with saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain white basmati rice, garnished with a pat of butter on top, slice of onion and lime, with a few pieces of quartered tortilla bread on the side. (Pita bread upgrade available)

Delicate lamb shank seasoned with a mix of Persian spices, slow cooked to fall off the bone, drizzled with tangy tomato based sauce.

Abali brand mint flavored carbonated yogurt soda. Turkish/Greek style yogurt with added mint and carbonation. Shake well and DO NOT OPEN until you let sit for 5 minutes, then slowly open and enjoy.

Delicate lamb shank seasoned with a mix of Persian spices, slow cooked to fall of the bone, drizzled with tangy tomato based sauce. Served with tart barberries and sweet raisins atop a large bed of extra-long grain white basmati rice, sprinkled with saffron infused rice, garnished with a pat of butter on top, slice of onion and lime, and a few pieces of quartered tortilla bread on the side. (Plain white rice without burberry & raisins available upon request)

Leg-quarter of chicken, seasoned with a mix of Persian spices, slow cooked to fall off the bone, drizzled with tangy tomato based sauce. Served with saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain basmati rice cooked with lima bean and dill, garnished with a pat of butter on top, slice of onion and lime, with a few pieces of quartered tortilla bread on the side. (White rice substitute available upon request)

Tradition Persian sheep head & hoof soup typically served for breakfast but can be enjoyed any time of day. Thoroughly cleaned, seasoned, and slow-cooked to fall off the bone. Bowl contains: 1 tongue, 1 hoof with shank meat (forearm), and 1 stomach served in broth. Serve with slice of onion, lime, and a few pieces quartered tortilla bread. (Pita bread available as add on)

Freshly cooked spinach, parsley, and cilantro stew with black-eyed peas, kidney beans, and pinto beans, poured over leg of lamb. (Vegetarian option without meat available upon request) Served with saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain white basmati rice, garnished with a pat of butter on top, slice of onion and lime, with a few pieces of quartered tortilla bread on the side. (Pita bread upgrade available)

Leg quarter of chicken seasoned with a mix of Persian spices, slow cooked to fall of the bone, drizzled with tangy tomato based sauce. Served with tart barberries and sweet raisins atop a large bed of extra-long grain white basmati rice, sprinkled with saffron infused rice, garnished with a pat of butter on top, slice of onion and lime, and a few pieces of quartered tortilla bread on the side. (Plain white rice without burberry & raisins available upon request)

Stewed yellow split peas in a tomato based sauce poured over leg of lamb, with thick slices of fried eggplant and squash placed on top, garnished with potato stick fries. (Vegatarian option without meat available upon request) Served with saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain white basmati rice, garnished with a pat of butter on top, onion slice and lime slice, and few pieces quartered tortilla bread on the side.

2 skewers of marinated seasoned mix of ground beef and lamb, flame grilled, sprinkled with Sumac seasoning, and garnished with slice of onion and lime. Served between 2 large pieces of local fresh made pita bread. Try it paired with Maast-O-Khiar (yogurt cucumber) dip!

One large skewer, 8-10 juicy pieces of marinaded and seasoned white meat chicken, flame grilled, sprinkled with sumac seasoning, and garnished with fire roasted tomatoes. Served with saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain white basmati rice, topped with a pat of butter, garnished with slice of onion and lime, with a few pieces of quartered tortilla bread. (Lima bean & Dill rice substitute available)

One large skewer, 8-10 juicy pieces of marinated and seasoned white meat chicken, flame grilled, sprinkled with Sumac seasoning, and garnished with slice of onion and lime. Served between 2 large pieces of local fresh made pita bread. Try it paired with Mast-o khiar (yogurt cucumber) dip!

Half and half mixed grill combo; One skewer of seasoned ground beef & lamb kabob and one small skewer 4-5 juicy pieces of marinated and seasoned white meat chicken, flame grilled, sprinkled with sumac seasoning, and garnished with fire roasted tomatoes. Served with saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain white basmati rice, topped with a pat of butter, garnished with slice of onion and lime, with a few pieces of quartered tortilla bread.

Another traditional favotire side at the Persian table: Maast-O-Moosit is Turkish/Greek yoghurt mixed with chopped Moosir, which is described in English as a Persian shallot and similar to a Solo or Elephant garlic. It has a flavor profile similar to garlic, but slightly sweeter and softer in it's spiciness.

The original Persian salad traditionally at the table can only be described as Salad Shirazi; Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, seasoned with salt, pepper, dried mint, and house-made lime based dressing.

Chickpeas, sesame paste (tahini), garlic, and olive oil served with 2 quartered pieces of pita bread

Leg quarter of chicken seasoned with a mix of Persian spices, slow cooked to fall of the bone, drizzled with tangy tomato based sauce. No rice

One skewer of seasoned ground beef and lamb kabob, flame grilled, and sprinkled with Sumac seasoning. No rice or bread.

One small skewer, 4-5 juicy pieces of marinated and seasoned white meat chicken, flame grilled, and sprinkled with Sumac seasoning.

One large skewer, 8-10 juicy pieces of marinated and seasoned white meat chicken, flame grilled, and sprinkled with Sumac seasoning. No rice or bread.

Freshly cooked spinach, parsley, and cilantro stew with black-eyed peas and kidney beans, served over chunks of stew beef. (Vegetarian option without meat available upon request)

Stewed yellow split peas in a tomato based sauce poured over chunks of beef stew meat, with thick slices of fried eggplant and squash placed on top, garnished with potato stick fries.(Vegatarian option without meat available upon request)

Saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain fancy white Basmati rice, garnished with a pat of butter on top.

Saffron infused rice sprinkled over a large bed of fragrant extra-long grain fancy basmati rice cooked with Lima Beans and Dill giving it a signature "Green Rice" color, garnished with pat of butter on top.

Caramalized tart & tangy barberries and sweet raisins spread atop a large bed of extra-long grain white basmati rice, sprinkled with saffron infused rice, garnished with a pat of butter on top.

One large fresh made local pita bread toasted on the grill.

Karoun brand non-carbonated yogurt soda, shake well and enjoy

Karoun brand yogurt soda, shake well and enjoy

1 L imported Mexican Coke made with Cane Sugar

500 ml imported Mexican Coke made with Cane sugar

16.9 FL Oz bottle

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

The same great taste but with zero calories.

12oz can

12oz can of Lemon-lime soda

Infused with taurine and caffeine, this energy drink provides a powerful boost to keep you energized throughout the day.

12oz Mandarin flavored Mexican soda

12oz Fruit Punch flavored Mexican soda

Benner Tea Co brand citrus green tea, 16.9 FL Oz plastic bottle

Brenner Tea Co brand DIET citrus green tea, 16.9 FL Oz plastic bottle

20 fl oz

20 fl oz

20 fl oz

A combination of electrolytes and carbohydrates that provide effective hydration and energy.

Mexican apple flavored soda 12 oz can

22 fl oz can

16.9 FL Oz bottle

Orange flavored soda 16.9 fl oz plastic bottle

Lemon-Lime flavored soda 16.9 fl oz plastic bottle

Grapefruit flavored soda 16.9 fl oz plastic bottle