Taste of Persia Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Taste of Persia, a vibrant culinary oasis on S Grand Blvd in St. Louis, MO, that promises an authentic experience of Persian and Afghan cuisine. Our menu is designed to captivate your palate, featuring a delightful array of dishes that showcase bold flavors and age-old recipes.
- Starters: Indulge in our Aash, a rich Afghan soup, or savor the Kashke Bademjan, a comforting eggplant dip, perfect for sharing.
- Main Courses: Experience the quintessential Ghormeh Sabzi, a tender beef herb stew, and the aromatic Curry Chicken, each dish crafted to perfection.
- Vegetarian Delights: Don't miss our Vegetarian Combo Plate that delights with sautéed spinach and eggplant.
Each bite at Taste of Persia transports you to a world steeped in rich culture and tradition. With superb service and an inviting atmosphere, it's a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Persian flavors. Come and share in the experience!
Appetizers
Appetizer Platter (For 4 or 6)
Hummus, falafel, kashke bademjan, shirazi salad, and garlic sauce. Served with 4/6 pieces of naan.
Homemade Hummus
Blended chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and spices. Served with 2 pieces of naan.
Aash
Authentic Afghan soup made with noodles, red kidney beans, chickpeas, and spices. Garnished with yogurt and dry mint.
Kashke Bademjan
Eggplant dip topped with yogurt and dry mint. Served with 2 pieces of naan.
Falafel (4 Pc)
Fried ground chickpeas, herbs and spices.
Masto Khiar
Homemade yogurt mixed with cucumbers and dry mint.
Shirazi Salad
Diced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers with house dressing.
Chef Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions with house dressing.
Vegetable or Shrimp Curry
Your choice of shrimp or vegetables made in a curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetable or Shrimp Tikka Masala
Your choice of shrimp or vegetables made in a creamy tomato based sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetarian Combo Plate
Sautéed spinach and eggplant. Served with basmati rice.
Eggplant Challow
Eggplant topped with yogurt and dry mint. Served with basmati rice.
Vegetarian / Seafood
Entrées
Lamb Shank with Qabeli Rice
Tender, fall off the bone lamb shank slow-cooked in lamb juice and spices.
Shrimp or Lamb Shank with Biryani Rice
Your choice of shrimp or lamb shank cooked in lamb juice and spices.
Ghormeh Sabzi ( (Persian Herb Stew)
Slow cooked stew made of beef chunks, red kidney beans, and sautéed fresh herbs.
Butter Chicken
Chicken tenderloin chunks cooked in a rich, creamy butter sauce with cilantro sprinkled on top.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tenderloin chunks cooked in a creamy tomato based sauce with spices. Cilantro sprinkled on top.
Curry Chicken
Chicken tenderloin chunks cooked in a curry sauce with cilantro sprinkled on top.
Zereshk Polo with Chicken
Barberry rice served with a side of chicken stew cooked in a tomato based sauce.
Khoresht Gheymeh
Tomato based stew made with chunks of beef and yellow split peas.
Beef Koobideh Kabob
2 beef skewers with grilled tomato.
Chicken Kabob
1 chicken skewer with grilled tomato.
Lamb Kabob
1 lamb skewer with grilled tomato.
Barg (Beef Tenderloin) Kabob
1 beef tenderloin skewer with grilled tomato.
Combo Kabob
1 beef skewer and 1 chicken skewer with grilled tomato.
Soltani Kabob with Lamb
1 beef skewer and 1 lamb skewer with grilled tomato.
Soltani Kabob with Barg (Beef Tenderloin)
1 beef skewer and 1 beef tenderloin skewer with grilled tomato.
King Platter with Lamb
1 chicken skewer, 1 lamb skewer, and 2 beef skewers with grilled tomatoes. Served with basmati rice and qabeli rice.
King Platter with Barg (Beef Tenderloin)
1 chicken skewer, 1 beef tenderloin skewer, and 2 beef skewers with grilled tomatoes. Served with basmati rice and qabeli rice.
Chicken Qabeli
1 chicken kabob skewer. Served with qabeli rice.
Beef Ghormeh
Chunks of beef cooked in a rich tomato based sauce.
Tikka Masala Sauce
Cream based sauce.
Torshi
Pickled vegetables.
Side of Rice
Rice Choices: Basmati rice, quabeli rice, biryani rice or zereshk rice.
Extra Kabob Skewer
Kabob Choices: Beef kabob, chicken kabob, lamb kabob, barg (beef tenderloin) kabob.
Side Orders
Desserts
Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream flavored with rose water and pistachios.
Baklava
Made of flaky filo dough, filled with nuts and sweetened with honey syrup.
Sheer Berenj
Rice pudding.
Doogh
Homemade savory yogurt drink with dry mint.
Mango Lassi
Homemade mango smoothie.
Sheer Chai
Black Persian tea with milk.