Our Menu: A Translation of Persian Heritage
Every dish at Perse begins with a question: What is the essential truth of this recipe? We start there—then translate, refine, and present it for the modern table. This is Persian cuisine as it was always meant to be seen.
Not sure where to start? Begin with a shared spread, explore a grill or stew, and never skip the tahdig. At Perse, our team will guide you through the menu.
*Please note that the photos may vary.
Start The Journey
Caviar
Caspian Tartlet
30Osetra caviar · potato · chive (single serving; upgrade to Caspian +30)
Osetra Service (1 oz)
140Traditional accompaniments
Imperial Caspian Caviar
280Traditional accompaniments
For the table
Fresh Barbari
8Traditional Persian bread, French cultured butter
Sabzi spread
18Marinated feta, market herbs, walnut, bread
Hummus
16Garlic confit, black olive oil, sumac, bread
Truffle Mushroom Soup
12Cream of mushroom, black truffle
Smoked Eggplant and Whey
20Caramelized onion, garlic, whey (Kashk e Bademoon)
Persian Fries
18Feta aioli, sumac, herbs
Brussels Pome & Pistachio
18Pomegranate, feta, pistachio
Charred Broccoli
15Smoked yogurt, barberries, black spice blend
Lollipop Lamb chops
30saffron yogurt · warm advieh
Cucumber Yogurt
16House strained yogurt, cucumber, walnut, dried herbs, bread (Mast o Khiar)
Caspian Olive Medley
18Walnut, pomegranate, Northern Iranian herbs (Zeyytoon Parvardeh)
From the garden
Perse Garden Salad
20mixed greens · bell pepper · sabzi · pomegranate vinaigrette · house crackers
Shirazi
15Persian cucumber, tomato, shallots, herb oil
Green Goddess
20Butter lettuce, avocado, cucumber, pistachio, feta
Persian Caesar
22Sweet gem lettuce, saffron dressing, barbari sumac croutons
Entree
From the grill
Pomegranate Glazed Steak
55Filet mignon CAB, pomegranate glaze, walnuts (Kabob Torsh)
Perse Wagyu
60Japanese A5 wagyu, filet mignon, tomato, sumac herb salad, smoked yogurt (Chenjeh)
Japanese A5 Wagyu Kabob
125Smoked yogurt, tomato (3oz)
Koobideh
33House blend ground beef, tomato, sumac herb salad, smoked yogurt
Saffron Lamb Chops
74Saffron crema, black spice blend, sumac herb salad
Whole Branzino
48Simply grilled, charred lemon, sumac herb salad
Boneless chicken kabob
30Tomato, sumac herb salad, smoked yogurt
Charcoal Cornish Hen
32Potato crema, grilled lemon
Filet Mignon Kabob
42Filet mignon CAB, market vegetable
Fesenjoon
48Slow simmered walnut & pomegranate stew w/ Duck Confit (vegan option available)
Market Fish
48Northern style walnut barberry sauce
Short Rib, Ghormeh Sabzi
48Herb stew, market beans
ESSENTIAL & ACCOMPANIMENTS (polo & Chello)
Lentil Rice
20Lentils, raisins, dates (Adas Polo)
Cherry Polo
20Sour cherries, cherry syrup (Albaloo Polo)
Smoked Saffron Tahdig
18Crispy saffron rice, pistachios, almonds, barberries
Smoked Jeweled Rice
25Barberries, citrus peel, pistachios, almonds (Morassa Polo)
Fava Bean & Dill
18fava bean · dill (Baghali Polo)
Saffron Rice Cake
22Saffron rice cake, chicken, eggplant, barberries (Tahchin)
Dessert
Saffron Delight
16Saffron, yogurt, cardamom, rose water
Persian Saffron Ice Cream
12Saffron, pistachio, rose water
Cardamom Cream Puff
16Three choux, cardamom cream
Dessert PLatter
30Chef’s Assortment
Tehranmisu
18Espresso, mascarpone, cocoa, pistachio
Bibi Chocolate Cake
12Dark cocoa, vanilla cream
Cocktails & Mocktails
Cocktails
Anar
20Fresh pomegranate, lime, blanco tequila, pomegranate molasses sumac–salt rim
Persian Old Fashion
20Grand Marnier, orange blossom, cardamom tea, expressed, orange peel
Persian Cherry Whiskey Sour
20Whiskey, sour cherry (albaloo) syrup, lemon, orange
Zan
18Vodka, orange liqueur, lime, lychee, hibiscus
Fall in Tehran
22Aged bourbon or cognac, pomegranate, honey–saffron, bitters
Trial By Fire
22Mezcal, aged cognac, pomegranate reduction, honey–saffron, spice bitters
Rose French 75
18Rose-forward gin, lemon, simple syrup, prosecco
Water & Mirror
18Gin, clarified cucumber, sekanjebin, lemon, saline
Mocktails
Sekanjebin Mojito
8Mint · cucumber · apple vinegar · lime
Pome & Orange Blossom
10Fresh pomegranate · orange blossom · citrus
Saffron & Rose Sharbat
12Saffron · rosewater · chia seed
Sparkling Willow-Blossom
10Willow bark tea · white florals · soda
Sour Cherry Punch
11Sour cherry · lemon · gentle spice
Barberry Elixire
12Apricot & plum leather · stone fruit · citrus
