Ali Baba Persian Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Ali Baba Persian Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled in Granada Hills, CA. This vibrant establishment specializes in Mediterranean/Persian cuisine, offering an enticing variety of dishes rich in flavors and traditions. The menu boasts culinary masterpieces such as the Baghali Polo and Zereshk Polo, both featuring tender lamb shank served over fragrant basmati rice infused with herbs and saffron.
For seafood lovers, the wild white fish and marinated salmon promise a delightful experience. Vegetarian diners will appreciate the abundant plant-based options available. The cozy atmosphere complements friendly service, creating a perfect setting for both casual meals and special gatherings. Customers rave about the restaurant’s ability to cater to large parties, ensuring every meal is memorable.
Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a family-style dinner, Ali Baba invites you to explore its rich culinary offerings. Don’t miss the chance to make lasting memories here!
Appetizers
Kashk O' Bademjan
Baked eggplant with topping of kashk, mint and sauteed onions.
Dolmeh
Cooked and had rolled stuffed grape leaves, rice, tarragon, split peas, green onion, basil, meat, parsley and herbs.
Mast' O Khiar
Yogurt and herbs mixed with chopped cucumber.
Sabzi Khordan
Fresh array of herbs (mint, basil, tarragon, radish and green onion) served with feta cheese and walnut.
Torshi
Traditionally mixed and aged green fresh vegetables, pickles, carrots, cauliflower, sunchoke potato, eggplant and herbs in wine vinegar.
Mast'O Mousir
Yogurt mixed with chopped shallots.
Tahdig with 1 Stew
Fried crispy rice. Fried rice with a choice of one topping of any available stew.
Hummus
Creamy puree of chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste) seasoned with lemon juice and garlic.
Green Salad
Mixed greens, Romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, Persian cucumber and carrots with house dressing.
Shirazi Salad
Chopped cucumbers, cilantro, tomatoes, red onions with lemon juice and olive oil dressing.
Greek Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olive and feta cheese.
Chicken Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives. Served with 4 pieces of chicken.
Ash Reshteh
Fresh green herbs, cilantro, noodles and beans topped with kashk sauce.
Barley Soup
A delicious chicken broth soup cooked with barley, carrots and cilantro.
Soup and Salad
Stews
Ghormeh Sabzi Stew
Chef signature! Sauteed fresh few herbs (parsley, leek, cilantro) cooked with red kidney beans and diced beef, served with steamed basmati rice.
Gheimeh Stew
Sauteed beef and split peas cooked together in tomato sauce and topped with French fries and served with steamed basmati rice.
Fesenjan Walnut Stew
Sauteed ground walnuts, cooked in pomegranate sauce and served with chicken thigh or chicken breast and steamed basmati rice.
Gheimeh Bademjan
Yellow split peas cooked in tomato and onion sauce, diced beef served with baked eggplant and steamed basmati rice.
Alo Esfenaj
Sauteed fresh spinach with prunes, served with diced beef and steamed basmati rice, Be careful of the prune pits.
Chicken Cornish Kabob
Cornish game hen marinated in lemon juice, ground herbs, skewered, broiled over open fire to perfection and served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato. All natural.
Boneless Chicken Kabob
Succulent pieces of chicken tender marinated in lemon juice and saffron, skewered and broiled over open fire to perfection, served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato. All natural.
Chicken Barg Kabob
Skewered and pounded breast of chicken broiled over open fire and served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato. All natural.
Chicken Koobideh Kabob
2 skewered seasoned ground chicken broiled over open fire, served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato..
Chicken Soltani Kabob
Combination of 1 skewer of chicken barg and I skewer of chicken koobideh.
Poultry
Beef and Lamb
Ali Baba Special Kabob
Succulent pieces of filet mignon, seasoned ground sirloin kabob, grilled boneless chicken kabob chunks served with grilled pepper, onion and tomatoes.
Shish Kabob
Succulent chunks of filet mignon, marinated and grilled with bell peppers and onions, served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato. All natural.
Chelo Kabob Koobideh
2 skewers of ground sirloin seasoned and mixed with grated onions, grilled on open flame, served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato.
Chelo Kabob Barg
Pounded tender slices of filet mignon, marinated in special house recipe, grilled on open flame, served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato. All natural.
Beef Soltani Kabob
Combination of skewered marinated tenderloin of beef and a skewer of ground beef grilled over open fire and served with BBQ tomato and basmati rice.
Combo Koobideh Kabob
1 skewer of ground sirloin (beef koobideh) and one skewer of ground chicken seasoned and mixed with grated onions (chicken koobideh), grilled on an open flame. Served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato.
Rack of Lamb
Chef special. Rack of lamb (5 pieces) mar'inated in special house recipe and grilled over open fire, served with basmati rice and grilled bell peppers, onion and tomato. All natural.
Baghali Polo Lamb Shank
Basmati rice mixed with herbs, fresh dill and baby Lima beans, served with lamb shank.
Zereshk Polo Lamb Shank
Sweet and sour barberries mixed with saffron, basmati rice and fried onion, served with lamb shank.
Adas Polo Lamb Shank
Basmati r'ice mixed with lentils, dates, raisins and fried onions. Served with Iamb shank.
Albaloo Polo Lamb Shank
Sweet and sour cherry mixed with basmati rice. Served with lamb shank. Be careful of the cherry pits.
Loobia Polo
Fried and cooked chunks of beef tenderloin mixed with green beans and cooked basmati rice, served with a skewer of ground beef kabob and a BBQ tomato.
Tachin
Rice mixed with yogurt and saffron, stuffed with chicken breast, baked in the oven and topped with barberries.
Tachin Lamb
Rice mixed with yogurt and saffron
Specialty Rices
Fish
Wild White Fish
Lake Superior white fish marinated in a special saffron recipe. Served with rice or salad.
Salmon Fish
Atlantic salmon marinated in a special saffron recipe.
Rainbow Trout
Idaho rainbow trout marinated in a special saffron recipe.
Chicken Koobideh Sandwich
2 skewers of grilled seasoned ground chicken kabob rolled in bread and served with green salad.
Beef Barg Sandwich
Pounded marinated filet mignon grilled to perfection and rolled in bread and served with green salad.
Beef Koobideh Sandwich
2 skewers of grilled ground beef kabob rolled in bread and served with green salad.
Sandwiches
Vegetarian Dishes
Fesenjan Stew
Sauteed ground walnut, cooked in pomegranate sauce and served with steamed basmati rice.
Baghali Polo
Rice mixed with fresh dills, lima beans and seasoning.
Zereshk Polo
Sweet and sour barberries mixed with saffron, basmati rice and fried onion.
Adas Polo
Basmati rice mixed with lentils, dates, raisins and fried onions.
Albaloo Polo
Sweet and sour cherry mixed with basmati rice. Be careful of the cherry rice.
Alo Esfenaj Stew
Sauted fresh spinach with prunes and steamed basmati rice. Be careful of prune pits.
Zoolbia
Pretzel-shaped pastry made with flour, sugar, honey and rosewater.
Bamieh
4 pieces of pastry made with flour, sugar, honey and rosewater.
Baklava
Pastry made of layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped walnut and pistachio and sweetened with honey.
Persian Ice Cream
House special ice cream made with vanilla ice cream, rosewater, saffron, pistachio and cream.
Falloodeh
Persian sorbet made of thin vermicelli noodles frozen with corn starch, rose water and lime juice.
Tiramisu
Cannoli
Banana Pudding
Chocolate Cake
Naan
Chutney
Desserts
Drinks
S. Pellegrino
Soft Drink
House Doogh
Non-carbonated yogurt drink.
Doogh Abali
Yogurt drink.
Pitcher of House Doogh
Non-carbonated yogurt drink.
Pink Lemonade
Snapple.
Iced Tea
Hot Tea
Armenian Coffee
Turkish Coffee
Orange Juice
Cappuccino
Chai Latte
Matcha
Acqua Mist Water
Root Beer
Mountain Dew
Yogurt
Extra Butter
6 pieces of butter
Extra dressing
4 Dressings
Extra Tomato
Extra Bread
Extra Zereshk
Extra Fried Onions
Extra Grilled Onions & Grilled Bell Pepper
One portion
Extra Dates
Extra Skewer Beef Koobideh
Extra Skewer Chicken Koobideh
Extras (Archived)
Lunch Specials (Archived)
Boneless Chicken Kabob Lunch Special
Succulent pieces of chicken tender marinated in lemon juice and saffron, skewered and grilled over open fire to perfection. Served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato. All natural.
Beef Koobideh Kabob Lunch Special
One skewer of ground sirloin seasoned and mixed with grated onions, grilled on open flame, served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato.
Chicken Koobideh Kabob Lunch Special
Halal. 1 skewer of seasoned ground chicken grilled over open fire, served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato.
Cornish Game Hen Kabob Lunch Special
Cornish game hen marinated in lemon juice, ground herbs and skewered, grilled over open fire to perfection and served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato. All natural.
Ghormeh Sabzi Stew Lunch Special
Chef signature! Sauted fresh few herbs (parsley, leek, cilantro) cooked with red kidney beans and diced beef, served with steamed basmati rice.
Gheimeh Stew Lunch Special
Sauted beef and split peas cooked together in tomato sauce and topped with French fries and served with steamed basmati rice.
Loobia Polo with Koobideh Lunch Special
Fried and cooked chucks of beef tenderloin mixed with green beans and cooked basmati rice. Served with a skewer of ground beef kabob and a BBQ tomato.
Filet Mignon Shish Kabob Lunch Special
Succulent chunks of filet mignon marinated and grilled with bell peppers and onions. Served with steamed basmati rice and BBQ tomato. All natural.
Fish Kabob of the Day Lunch Special
1 whole fish marinated in special saffron recipe and served with basmati rice. Served with choice of side.
Beef Koobideh Kabob Pita Lunch Special
One skewer of grilled ground beef kabob rolled in bread, served with green salad.
