Middle East Cafe

2056 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA

Menu (As of 10/29)

Kabob

• Koobideh $22.00
• Chicken Thigh $23.00
• Chicken With Bone $26.00
• Baarg $32.00

Kabobs a La Carte

• Koobideh $9.00
• Chicken Thigh $14.00
• Chicken Breast $14.00
• Chicken With Bone $16.00
• Baarg $23.00
• Chicken with Bone $17.00

Stews

• Beef $23.00 | Vegetarian $22.00
• Beef $20.00 | Add Eggplant $21.00
• Chicken $23.00 | Vegetarian $22.00
• Lamb Shank and Baghali Polo $25.00
• Chicken and Zereshk Polo $22.00
• Double Stew with Rice $22.00

Menu

• Ghormeh Sabzi $17.00 | Vegetarian, Vegan $16.00Fenugreek, chives, parsley, kidney beans and dried limes • Beef
• Gheymeh $16. 00 | Add Eggplant $17.00Sautéed tomatoes, split peas, cinnamon, and dried limes • Beef
• Fesenjan $17.00 | Vegetarian $16.00Sweet and sour pomegranate molasses saffron and walnuts • Chicken
• Lamb Shank $18.00
• Chicken Thigh Quarters $15.00

Specials

• Koobideh Lunch Special $17.00
• 1 skewer of koobideh $17.00Chicken Lunch Special
• Chicken Boneless Koobideh $30.00
• Chicken with Bone Koobideh $32.00
• Baarg Soltani $39.00
• Basmati Rice 16oz $7.00 | 8oz $4.00Soft and fluffy long grain basmati rice. Served with saffron •
• Baghali Polo 16oz $8.00 | 8oz $5.00Basmati rice seasoned with dill, saffron, and plump fava beans •
• Zereshk Polo 16oz $9.00 | 8oz $5.00Fluffy saffron basmati rice sautéed with and tangy barberries •
• Tahdig $5.00
• Chicken Lunch Special $17.00
• Salmon Kebab $29.00
• Salmon Skewer $21.00
• Lamb Chop $31.00
• Lamb Chop Skewer $23.00
• Basmati Rice (V, VG) 16 oz $7.00 | 8 oz $4.00Soft and fluffy long grain basmati rice. Served with saffron •
• Baghali Polo (V, VG) 16 oz $8.00 | 8 oz $5.00Basmati rice seasoned with dill, saffron, and plump fava beans •
• Zereshk Polo (V, VG) 16 oz $9.00 | 8 oz $5.00Fluffy saffron basmati rice sautéed with and tangy barberries •
• Tahdig (V, VG) $5.00
• Tahdig and Stew $15.00

Wraps

• Koobideh $18.00
• Chicken $18.00
• Falafel $17.00
• Oliveah $17.00
• Mortadella $17.00
• Falafel (V) $17.00

Veggie Plate

• Veggie Plate $22.00
• Veggie Plate (V, VG) $22.00

Sides

• Maast Moosir $8.00
• Hummus $8.00
• Falafel $8.00
• Dolmeh $7.00
• Kashk eh Bademjan $9.00
• Lavash $2.00
• Salad Oliveah $9.00
• Aash-e-Reshtah $9.00
• Chicken Noodle Soup $9.00
• Salad Shirazi $8.00
• House Salad $9.00
• Grilled Tomato Skewer $6.00
• Fried Eggplant $6.00
• Tahdig and Stew $15.00
• Aash-e-Reshtah (V) $9.00
• Salad Shirazi (V, VG) $8.00
• House Salad (V) $9.00
• Grilled Tomato Skewer (V, VG) $6.00
• 4 grilled tomatoes. 1 grilled tomato $2.00
• Fried Eggplant (V, VG) $6.00
• Grilled Veggies $7.00
• Maast Moosir (V) $8.00
• Hummus (V, VG) $8.00
• Falafel (V, VG) $8.00
• Dolmeh (V, VG) $7.00
• Kashk eh Bademjan (V) $9.00
• Lavash (V, VG) $2.00
• Basmati Rice $7.00
• Baghali Polo $8.00
• Zereshk Polo $9.00
• Aash-eh-Reshteh $9.00
• Tomato Skewer $5.00

Kabob Plates

• Koobideh $22.00
• Chicken Thigh $23.00
• Chicken Breast $23.00
• Chicken with Bone $26.00
• Baarg $32.00

Stew Plates

• Ghormeh Sabzi with Rice $22.00
• 16 oz of beef stew, herbs, kidney beans dried limes with basmati rice. Vegetarian $21.00
• Gheymeh with Rice $21.0016 oz of tomato beef stew, split peas, cinnamon, tangy dried limes, stew served with basmati rice.
• Fensenjan with Rice $22.00
• Lamb Shank and Baghali Polo $25.00
• Chicken and Zereshk Polo $24.00
• Double Stew with Rice $22.00
• Vegetarian Ghormeh Sabzi $21.00
• Vegetarian Fesenjan with Rice $21.00

Stew La Carte

• Ghormeh Sabzi $17.00
• Fenugreek, chives, parsley, kidney beans and dried limes. Vegetarian $16.00
• Gheymeh $16.00Roasted tomatoes, sautéed beef, split peas, cinnamon, and tangy dried limes.
• Fesenjan $17.00
• Sweet pomegranate molasses and finely ground saffron and roasted walnuts. Vegetarian $16.00
• Lamb Shank $17.00
• Chicken Thigh Quarters $15.00

Stews & Specials

• Ghormeh Sabzi $17.00
• Vegetarian Ghormeh Sabzi $16.00
• Gheymeh $16.00
• Gheymeh Bademjan $17.00
• Fensenjan $17.00
• Vegetarian Fensenjan $16.00
• Lamb Shank $18.00
• Chicken Thigh Quarters $15.00

Kabobs

• Koobideh Skewer $9.00
• Chicken Thigh Skewer $14.00
• Chicken Breast Skewer $14.00
• Chicken with Bone Skewer $16.00
• Baarg Skewer $23.00
• Salmon Skewer $21.00
• Lamb Chop $23.00

Deli

• Maast Moosir $13.00/lb
• Kashke Bademjan $14.00/lb
• Hummus $10.00/lb
• Salad Shirazi $12.00/lb
• House Salad $8.00/each
• Salad Oliveah $13.00/lb
• Dolmeh $1.50/each
• Falafel $2.50/each

Add Ons

• Plates & Napkins $20.00
• Disposable Utensils $20.00
• Chafing Dish Rental (with candles) per Unit $20.00

Lavash

• Full Tray (Large parties) 20.00 | Half Tray (Small parties) 10.00

Dessert

• Classic Baklava $4.00
• Persian Baklava $5.00
• Persian Ice Cream Cup or Sandwich $8.00
• Persian Ice Cream Combo $12.00
• Turkish Delight $7.00
• Medjoul Dates $6.00
• Bamieh $7.00

Cocktails

• All Cocktails $12.00
• Persian Margarita $14.00 / $48.00
• Smokey Rose $14.00 / $48.00
• Pomegranate Ember $14.00 / $48.00
• Date Old Fashioned $14.00
• Saffron Gimlet $14.00
• Limoo-Rita $14.00 / $48.00
• Rose Espresso Martini $14.00

Beer

• Any Beer $10.00

Shots

• Any Well Shot $10.00

Bottles

• Kazbegi Georgian Lager $7.00
• Efes Turkish Pilsner $7.00
• Estrella Spanish Lager $7.00
• 805 Lager Lime $7.00
• Casa Morrocan Lager $7.00

Draft

• Fathers American Lager $8.00
• Almanac Lager $8.00
• Almanac Hazy IPA $8.00
• Headlands Pilsner $8.00
• Sincere Pomegranate Cider $8.00
• Modelo Especial $8.00
• Negra Modelo $8.00
• Lagunitas IPA $8.00
• Beer Pitcher $30.00

Non-Alcoholic

• Estrella Spanish Lager N/A $6.00
• Athletic N/A $6.00
• Brew Dog Hazy IPA N/A $6.00
• California $9.00 / $25.00Line 39 Cabernet
• Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc $9.00 / $25.00
• Line 39 Pinot Noir $9.00 / $25.00
• Line 39 Chardonnay $9.00 / $25.00
• Line 39 Rosé $9.00 / $25.00
• Line 39 Red Blend $9.00 / $25.00

Sparkling

• Jeio Brut Prosecco $10.00
• Ruggeru Prosseco Rosé $10.00

Flights

• Georgian Wine Flig ht $25.00
• All 3 wines $30.00Moroccan Wine Flight

Middle East

• Teliani Separavi $11.00 / $35.00

Georgian Dry Red

• Teliani Tsoulikouri $11.00 / $35.00
• Dila-O $20.00 / $60.00

Georgian Dry White

• Teliani Amber Blend $11.00 / $35.00

Georgian Natural Orange

• Teliani Kindzmarouili $11.00 / $35.00

Georgian Red, Black Cherry Vanilla

• Massaya $15.00 / $55.00

Lebanese Chilled Red

• Le Fourne Rouge $13.00 / $40.00

Moroccan Red

• Le Fourne Rouge $13.00 / $40.00

Moroccan White

• Le Fourne Rouge $13.00 / $40.00

Moroccan Rosé

• Orgo Seperavi $20.00 / $60.00

Premium

• Orgo Seperavi $20.00 / $60.00

Tito’s Vodka, Coffee, Cardamon, Rose

• Persian Mule $14.00
• The World Cup $14.00 / $48.00

Mocktails

• Rose Garden $10.00
• Desert Jewel $10.00
• Saffron Lemonade $10.00

Lemon, Lime, Saffron Syrup, Soda

• Sour Cherry Temple $10.00

Tequila

• El Jimador $8.00
• Herraduro $12.00

Reposado

• Lalo $13.00
• Arte Nome 1123 $16.00

Scotch

• Glendronach $14.00
• Glen Levet 12 Year $14.00

Whiskey

• Old Forester $8.00
• Jameson $10.00
• Makers Mark $11.00
• Jack Daniels Triple Mash $12.00

Rum

• Diplomatico $10.00
• Ten to One $12.00

Gin

• Outfitters $8.00
• Hendricks $10.00
• Juniper Grove $8.00

Vodka

• Outfitters $8.00
• Titos $10.00
• Grey Goose $12.00

Mezcal

• Mestiza $8.00
• Hijos $11.00
• Don Amado $10.00
• Las Marias $10.00

Arak

• Golden Arak Ramallah $12.00

Herbal Liqueur

• Fernet-Branca $8.00
• Branca Menta $8.00

Drinks

• Herbal Tea $3.00
• Persian Coffee $4.00

Mango Yogurt Drink

• Persian Iced Tea $5.00

Juice

• Apple Juice $4.00
• Orange Juice $5.00
• Pomegranate Juice $6.00
• Can Soda $3.00
• Yogurt Drink $4.00
• Jarrito $4.00
• Bottle Soda $5.00

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