Ziba Persian Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Ziba Persian Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled in San Jose, CA, specializing in authentic Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine. This women-owned establishment boasts a welcoming atmosphere, complete with casual dress, outdoor seating, and wheelchair accessibility, making it perfect for families and groups alike.
The menu is a delightful tapestry of flavors, featuring appetizers like Kashke Bademjan—a sautéed eggplant creation, and refreshing MastoKhiar, a yogurt-cucumber mix enriched with mint. For main dishes, their Kebab Wrap and Falafel Wrap shine, enveloped in lavash and bursting with freshness.
The restaurant's commitment to quality is echoed in rave reviews highlighting the flavorful, plentiful dishes and attentive service. Join them for lunch, dinner, or their enticing happy hour; Ziba promises an unforgettable culinary experience that resonates with both tradition and modern flair.
Drinks
Doogh (Yogurt Soda)
Soft Drinks
Bottled Water
Masto-Khiar
Mixture of rich yogurt and chopped cucumber and flavored with mint.
Mast-o-Moosir
Creamy delicious yogurt with chopped shallots.
Mast
Natural plain yogurt.
Kashke Bademjan
Sauteed baby eggplant garnished with whey, flavored with sauteed onions, garlic and mint.
Hummus
A blend of garbanzo beans, sesame tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil and our special seasoning.
Tahdeeg
Crispy basmati rice served with your choice of stew.
Salad Shirazi
Diced cucumber, tomato and red onion drizzled with the house lemon juice dressing.
Torshi
A mixture of vegetables pickled to perfection.
Koo-Koo Sabzi
Chopped herbs, eggs and green onion sauteed in olive oil.
Panir Sabzi
Fresh mint, onion, feta cheese, butter and lavash bread.
Dolmeh
Stuffed grape leaves with rice, vegetables, meat and herbs. Served with our house tomato sauce.
Appetizers
Wraps
Kebab Wrap
Skewer of freshly ground beef tenderloin wrapped in lavash bread with parsley, cucumber and tomatoes and special sauce.
Chicken Wrap
Skewer of chicken breast wrapped in lavash bread with parsley, cucumber and tomatoes and special sauce.
Falafel Wrap
Falafel balls wrapped in lavash bread with parsley, cucumber and tomatoes, with whey and house dressing.
Persian Beef Burrito
Skewer of freshly ground beef tenderloin wrapped in lavash bread with basmati rice, parsley, cucumber and tomatoes and special house hot sauce.
Persian Chicken Burrito
Skewer of marinara chicken wrapped in lavash bread with basmati rice, parsley, cucumber, and tomatoes and special house hot sauce.
Beef Koobideh
Two skewers of freshly ground beef tenderloin charbroiled to perfection. Served with your choice of rice, bread or salad.
Chicken Koobideh
Freshly ground chicken charbroiled to perfection. Served with your choice of rice, bread or salad.
Koobideh Combo
One skewer of freshly ground beef tenderloin and one skewer of freshly ground chicken with a BBQ Tomato.
Shish Kebab
Skewer of marinated charbroiled beef filet, onion and bell pepper lightly seasoned and grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of rice, bread or salad.
Chicken Kebab
A delicious skewer of marinated chicken breast. Served with your choice of rice, bread or salad.
Combination Kebab
One skewer of freshly ground beef tenderloin and one skewer of marinated chicken. Served with your choice of rice, bread or salad.
Veggie Kebab
Zucchini, onion, eggplant and bell peppers lightly seasoned. Served with your choice of rice, bread or salad. Vegetarian.
Barg Kebab
Finest cut of beef tenderloin marinated in special house sauce. Served with your choice of rice, bread or salad.
Chicken with Bone
Two skewers of chicken and marinated to perfection. Served with your choice of rice, bread or salad.
Zereshk Polo with Chicken
Chicken served with barberry basmati rice.
Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank
Two lamb shanks, served with basmati rice, lima beans and dill weed
Soltani
One skewer of finely cut beef tenderloin along with one skewer of the freshly ground beef tenderloin with a BBQ Tomato.
Salmon Kabob
One skewer of marinated charbroiled salmon, served with basmati rice and grilled tomato.
Main Dishes
Stews
Fesenjoon
Sauted walnuts, pomegranate sauce and mixed with chicken. Served with basmati rice.
Khoresh Gheimeh (Beef Stew)
Sauted beef, yellow peas, sun-dried limes and our special tomato paste, lightly spiced to perfection. Served with basmati rice.
Ghormeh Sabzi (Herb Stew)
Sauted fresh herbs, beef, parsley, green onion, cilantro and chives cooked with sun-dried limes, red kidney beans. Served with basmati rice.
Khoresh Bademjan (Baby Eggplant Stew)
Sauted baby eggplant, beef, homemade tomato sauce and special seasonings. Served with basmati rice.
Khoresh Bademjan (Baby Eggplant Stew) (Veggie)
Sauted baby eggplant, homemade tomato sauce and special seasonings. Served with basmati rice. (Veggie)
Beef Koobideh a la Carte
Chicken Koobideh a la Carte
Chicken Kebab a la Carte
Veggie Kebab a la Carte
Vegetarian.
Shish Kebab a la Carte
Basmati Rice
BBQ Tomato
Zereshk Polo a la Carte
Barg a la Carte
Lavash Bread
One sheet of lavash bread.
Sides
Salads
Falafel Salad
Falafel balls served with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, whey and special house dressing.
Ziba Salad
Heart of romaine tossed with feta cheese, Greek olives, tomatoes, cucumber and red onions.
Baklava
Each order comes with 1 baklava piece.
