VGV$12.00Silky chickpea purée with tahini, warm spices, and a drizzle of olive oil
Mast-o Musir$9.00G Creamy, tangy Persian yogurt dip made with rehydrated dried Persian shallots (garlic)
Mast o Khiar$9.00VG Thick Persian Yogurt with crisp cucumber, fresh herbs, and sangak bread
Walnut Labneh$12.00VG Strained yogourt cheese rolled in crushed walnuts with warm spiced oil
Kashk Badenjoon$11.00VG Roasted eggplant with whey, toasted walnuts, and caramelized onion
Vanak Trio$19.00Your choice of any three spreads
Mirza Ghasemi$12.00Flame-charred eggplant sautéed with garlic, tomato, and eggs
Falafel
VGV$16.00Crispy herb-spiced chickpea fritters with garlic tahini sauce
Dolmeh$10.00VG Stuffed grape leaves with fresh herbs and rice, finishing with honey lime sauce
Calamari$15.00Lightly fried calamari on an heirloom salad with spiced tahini dipping sauce
Grill Shrimp Mazza$16.00Grilled shrimp with bright zhoug, finished with mast-o khiar
Wings$15.00Saffron-marinated grilled wings with charred onion and Vanak house sauce
Salads
Beets Salad$12.00Arugula with roasted beets, goat cheese, almonds, and honey vinaigrette
Garden Salad$12.00Spring greens, cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, and cucumber with lemon vinaigrette
Shirazi Salad$12.00Classic Persian salad of tomato, cucumber, and onion with lemon dressing
Greek Salad$12.00Tomato, red onion, feta, olives, and cucumber — a timeless combination
Fatoush Salad$12.00Lettuce, crispy pita, cucumber, and onion with pomegranate molasses dressing Soup of the Day
Entrees
Grill Salmon$29.00Skin-on salmon fillets with saffron and onion, served with baghali rice
Chicken Koobideh Kabob$22.00Ground chicken breast kabob, charcoal-grilled, served with basmati rice
Grill Shrimp$28.00Grilled shrimp with zhoug, garlic, and mast o khiar over basmati rice
Chicken Kabob$24.00Marinated chicken breast on the bone, grilled and served with basmati rice
Vanak Negini Kabob$24.00Signature ground beef kabob, seasoned with the house spice blend, basmati rice
Chicken Barg$31.00Flattened chicken breast, grilled over flame, served with jeweled barberries rice
Beef Koobideh Kabob$22.00Hand-seasoned ground beef kabob, charcoal-grilled, served with basmati rice
Chicken Soltani$36.00Chicken barg and koobideh together — the full chicken experience with basmati rice
Vaziri Kabob$27.00Beef koobideh and chicken pieces marinated and grilled to order, served with basmati rice
Cornish Hen$35.00Whole cornish hen marinated in saffron and Vanak's signature spice blend, garden salad and basmati rice
Beef Barg Kabob$35.00Prime beef tenderloin, thinly pounded and grilled with basmati rice
Vegetable Kabob
VGV$19.00Seasonal zucchini, squash, onion, and mushroom skewers with basmati rice
Beef Soltani$41.00The ultimate combination: beef barg and koobideh kabob with basmati rice
Lamb Kabob$27.00Lamb loin marinated with saffron and Vanak spices, served with adas rice
Beef Chinjeh$34.00Prime beef sirloin cubes marinated in yogurt and onion, served with adas rice
Shishlik$39.00Grilled lamb chops with yogurt marinade and onion, served with basmati rice
Lamb Chinjeh$34.00Tender lamb marinated in yogurt and onion, served with adas rice
Ghormeh Sabzi$24.00Persian herb and kidney bean stew with tender beef, slow-cooked with basmati rice
Saffron Lamb Shank$28.00Slow-braised lamb shank with Vanak spices, served with baghali rice
Vanak Lamb$27.00Tender lamb pieces with a generous marbling of fat, charcoal-grilled and served with warm bread and grilled tomato (Ask your server for this special!)
Sides
Baghali Polo$9.00Fava beans and fragrant dill rice
Saffron Rice$8.00Fluffy basmati steamed with golden saffron
Adas Polo$9.00Persian lentil and raisin rice
Vanak Fries$8.00House-seasoned crispy fries
Shirin Polo$9.00Sweet jeweled rice with orange peel and spices
Vegetable Kabob (Side)
VGV$11.00Grilled seasonal vegetables as a side portion
Zereshk Polo$9.00Saffron basmati rice with tart barberries
Tahdik$15.00Golden crispy rice crust — the most prized part of the pot
Beverages
Persian Hot Tea$10.00Traditional black tea brewed Persian-style, served in a glass with sugar on the side $3
Vanak House Tea$13.00Seasonal berries, fresh mint, and citrus steeped with cinnamon and Earl Grey $5
Mint Persian Tea$10.00Persian tea infused with fresh mint – cool and refreshing $3
Latte$5.00Espresso with steamed milk, smooth and balanced
Cappuccino$5.00Espresso with equal parts steamed milk and foam
Americano$4.00Espresso pulled over hot water, bold and clean
Espresso$3.50A concentrated shot, rich, and full-bodied