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Kashk o Bademjoon (Eggplant &Whey)
Eggplant sauteed with garlic & mixed with walnut, whey yogurt (Kashk), topped with fried onion and dried mint
$14.00

Mirza Ghasemi (Smoked Eggplant Dip)
smoked eggplants mixed with tomatoes, garlic, and eggs, seasoned with turmeric and other spices
$14.00

Chicken Wings BBQ
Chicken wings marinated with vegetables & spices
$13.00

Barley Soup
Barley, chicken, grated carrots and onion mixed with tomato paste, topped with fresh coriander
$12.00

Persian Naan (Hot Bread)
Freshly baked Persian-style bread
$2.50

Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Grape leaves stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and spices, a classic Persian delicacy
$12.00
Salads

Shirazi Salad
Diced cucumber, diced tomato, and diced onion mixed with lime juice and dried mint.
$13.00

Salad Fasl (Seasonal Salad)
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and topped with NIKAN signature dressing
$15.00
Sides

Mast o Mosir (Yogurt & Shallot)
Creamy yogurt dip mixed with finely chopped shallots
$11.00

Mast o Khiyar (Yogurt & Cucumber)
Yogurt mixed with diced cucumber and topped with dried mint
$11.00

Borani Esfenaj (Spinach Yogurt Dip)
Cooked spinach mixed with yogurt, garlic and garnished with mint
$11.00

Torshi Makhloot (Mixed pickles)
Variety of pickled vegetables including cucumbers, carrots, cauliflower
$10.00

Zaytoon Parvardeh (Marinated Olives)
Olive mixed with pomegranate paste, walnut, coriander, and dill
$15.00

Sir Torshi (Sour Pickled Garlic)
Garlic cloves pickled in vinegar
$8.00
Main Kebabs

Kabab Koobideh (Minced Kebab)
Two skewers of seasoned minced meat (beef & lamb)
Without Rice
$22.00
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With Rice
$27.00
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Joojeh kebab (Chicken Kebab)
One skewer of chicken thigh fillet marinated in lemon juice and saffron.
With Rice
$29.00
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Without Rice
$24.00
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Momtaz Kebab
One skewer of marinated chicken fillet and one skewer of flattened lamb backstrap
Without Rice
$39.00
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With Rice
$44.00
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Barg Kebab (Filet Kebab)
One skewer of grilled flattened lamb backstrap.
Without Rice
$29.00
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With Rice
$34.00
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Chenjeh (Chop Kebab)
Marinated lamb chops that are skewered and grilled, are known for their rich flavor and tender texture
Without Rice
$35.00
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With Rice
$40.00
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Shishlik ( Lamb Cutlet)
One skewer of lamb cutlet, tomato, and chili
Without Rice
$40.00
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With Rice
$45.00
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Nikan Special Kebab
One skewer of minced lamb, one skewer of flattened lamb backstrap, and one skewer of marinated chicken
Without Rice
$47.00
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With Rice
$52.00
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Shahi Kebab (Persian Royal Kebab)
One skewer of marinated chicken fillet and one skewer of mixed lamb and minced beef.
Without Rice
$33.00
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With Rice
$38.00
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Soltani Kebab (Persian Sultan's Kebab)
One skewer of minced lamb and one skewer of flattened lamb backstrap.
Without Rice
$37.00
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With Rice
$42.00
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Bakhtiyari Kebab
One skewer of mixed lamb backstrap and marinated chicken fillet.
Without Rice
$30.00
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With Rice
$35.00
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Persian Stew

Ghormeh Sabzi
Diced lamb and sautéed herbs (cilantro, onion, and parsley) cooked with dried limes, red kidney beans, and seasonings
$26.00

Fesenjoon (Pomegranate Walnut Stew)
Persian sweet and sour sauce, a mixture of pomegranate paste, ground walnuts, and tender chicken, sautéed in butter.
$30.00

Ghaymeh With Potato
Mixture of yellow split peas, tomato paste, dried lime, well-seasoned diced beef, and fried potatoes.
$26.00

Ghaymeh With Eggplant
Mixture of yellow split peas, tomato paste, dried lime, well-seasoned And mixture diced of beef, and fried eggplant.
$26.00

Morghe Torsh (Sour Chicken Stew)
Slow-cooked chicken, fresh herbs .slow-cooked spices, and pomegranate paste and kernels
Without Rice
$27.00
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With Rice
$32.00
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Traditional Dishes

Zereshk Polo Morgh (Barberry Rice with Chicken)
Saffron rice mixed with barberries, sliced pistachios, and sliced almonds, served with a tomato-based, slow-cooked and fried chicken in its juices
$27.00

Loobiya Polo (Green Bean Rice)
A mixture of rice, green beans, seasoned minced lamb, and herbs.
$27.00

Baghali Polo Mahicheh (Fava Bean Rice with Lamb Shank)
Herbed rice mixed with fava beans served with slow-cooked lamb shank.
$37.00

Baghali Polo Gardan (Fava Bean Rice with Lamb Shoulder)
Herbed rice mixed with fava beans served with slow cooked lamb neck.
$40.00

Baghali Polo Morgh (Fava Bean Rice with Chicken)
Herbed rice mixed with fava beans served with slow-cooked tomato-based and fried chicken.
$34.00

Tahchin Morgh (Saffron Rice Cake with Chicken)
saffron rice cake served with a tomato-based and slow-cooked chicken in juice then fried and topped with barberriesSaffron
$37.00

Gheymeh Nesar
Slow-cooked dice beef in tomato base served on rice topped with barberries, pistachio almond, and orange peel
$35.00

Makaroni (Persian Spaghetti)
Premium Quality Spaghetti, Slow Cooked Minced Lamb, Capsicum, Mushroom, Chef's Special Tomato Sauce, Herbs & Spices. Serving with classic Persian spaghetti style and customized Crispy Bread Top known as Tahdigh
makarooni
$25.00
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Crispy
$30.00
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Crispy Bread Coverd Lubia Polo (Green Bean Rice)
Oven Cooked Minced Beef, Diced Onions, Green Beans, Tomato Paste, Herbs & Varieties of Spices
$30.00

Tahchin Baghali Polo Gardan (Rice Cake with Lamb Shoulder)
This exquisite Persian dish features a crispy, golden saffron rice cake layered with fragrant fava bean rice, paired with succulent slow-cooked lamb shoulder
$44.00

Dizi Sangi
This traditional Persian meal, also known as "Abgoosht," is a hearty stew made with lamb, chickpeas, white beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and various spices, slow-cooked in a stone pot.
$37.00
Seafood

Barramundi Kebab
Herbed rice with barramundi kebab marinated in special spices and herbs.
$42.00

Sabzi Polo Mahi(Trout Fish with Rice)
This traditional Persian meal typically consists of fragrant rice mixed with fresh herbs, served alongside fried or grilled fish
$44.00
Veggie Dishes

Tahchin Gharch Bademjan (Saffron Rice Cake with Mushrooms and Eggplant)
This delightful Persian dish features a golden, crispy saffron-infused rice cake layered with savory mushrooms and tender eggplant. The rice is mixed with yogurt and saffron, creating a rich and flavorful base, while the mushrooms and eggplant add a hearty and satisfying element
$35.00

Bamiyeh (Okra stew)
Slow Cooked Okras, Mushroom, Capsicum,
Diced Onion, Tomatoes, Herbs, Spices and
Saffron Rice
Without Rice
$21.00
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With Rice
$26.00
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Khoresht Karafs (Celery Stew)
Slow Cooked Celery, Mushroom, Parsley, Mint, Spices & Saffron Rice
Without Rice
$21.00
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With Rice
$26.00
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Extra

Tahchin (Saffron Rice Cake)
Saffron rice cake with barberries
$20.00

Extra skewer of koobideh
$12.00

Extra skewer of joojeh
Chicken kebab
$25.00

Extra skewer of barg
Flattened lamb backstrap
$32.00

EXTRA RICE
$10.00

Tomato
$2.00
Cold Beverages

Doogh
Single. Persian-style yoghurt drink toped with dried mint.
$7.00

Orange Juice
$10.00

Coke Zero
$5.00

Coke
$5.00

Diet Coke
$5.00

Fanta
$5.00

Sprite
$5.00

Mineral Water
$5.00

Sparkling Mineral water
$5.00
Dessert

Sholezard (Saffron rice pudding)
slow-cooked rice saffron, sugar, rosewater
$10.00

Ice Cream
$20.00

Baklava
4 pieces crisped pastry with nuts and syrup
$13.00