Shamshiri Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Shamshiri Restaurant, a vibrant haven of Persian cuisine located in Glendale, CA. Here, the menu showcases a rich tapestry of flavors, from the velvety Eggplant Borani to the savory Dolmeh grape leaves, each dish steeped in tradition and artistry.
Don't miss the kabob selections, a highlight that truly defines this establishment. The Koobideh, a juicy ground beef kabob, melts in your mouth, while the Beef Barg offers tender slices of marinated tenderloin, each paired with fragrant basmati rice and grilled vegetables. If you're a seafood lover, the Fresh Fish Kabob captivates with its seasonal finesse.
Vegetarians are not forgotten, with tasty options like Hummus and Shirazi Salad. Whether dining with family or hosting a special event, Shamshiri's diverse menu and inviting atmosphere promise a memorable culinary experience. Reservations are encouraged, and delivery is available for those wishing to savor Persian delights from home.
Appetizers
Eggplant Borani
Roasted eggplant puree, sauteed onions and a touch of garlic mixed with yogurt.
Dolmeh
Grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, lentils, and rice.
Must O'khair
Yogurt with diced cucumber and dry mint.
Torshi
Pickled vegetables.
Must O'mooseer
Yogurt with shallots.
Hummus
Puree garbanzo beans, sesame seed, tahini mixed with a touch of olive oil, lemon and spices.
Green Salad
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato and fresh parsley.
Shirazi Salad
Persian salad. Iranian specialty, diced cucumber, tomato, onion, and parsley, with fresh lime dressing.
Salads
Kabob Entrees
Koobideh
Ground beef kabob (Halal). Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. A tantalizing mixture of ground beef and onions, skewered and broiled to perfection.
Shish Kabob
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Chunk pieces of filet mignon, marinated and broiled to perfection.
Beef Soltani Shamshiri
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Combination of barg and koobideh, marinated and broiled to perfection.
Chicken Koobideh
Ground chicken kobob. Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Tantalizing skewer of ground chicken seasoned with ground onions and spices.
Beef Barg
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Heart of tenderloin, slice, skewered, marinated and broiled to perfection.
Chicken Soltani Shamshiri
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Combination of chicken barg and chicken koobideh.
Chicken Kabob
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Boneless skinless Halal chicken, marinated and broiled.
Joojeh Kabob
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. A whole cornish hen, skinned, cut in eight pieces, marinated and broiled.
Chicken Barg
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Breast of chicken sliced, skewered, marinated and broiled.
Shishlick
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Halal Lamb chops marinated, skewered and broiled.
Bareh Kabob
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Boneless Halal lamb ribeye, chunks, marinated, skewered and broiled.
Fresh Fish Kabob
Served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomatoes and served with our special basmati rice. Daily fresh fish marinated and broiled, with a skewer of whole tomatoes, and seasonal vegetables, served with green salad. Fish may be lake superior white fish, almon.
Gormeh Sabzi House Stew
Fresh green herbs, sauteed and stewed with kidney beans, diced lime, and chunks of beef, served with basmati rice.
Fesenjan
Sweet-tart walnut puree in pomegranate sauce, served over baked chicken with basmati rice.
Gheymeh Bademjan House Stew
Eggplant stew with sauteed diced beef, onions, and yellow split peas in a saffron tomato sauce, served with basmati rice.
Khoresht Bademjan House Stew
Sauteed eggplant stewed with saffron tomato sauce, sour grapers, cooked with chunks of beef, served with basmati rice,
House Stew
Vegetarain Dishes
Vegetarian Bagali Polo
Lima beans and fresh baby dill, baked with basmati rice, served with vegetable kobob, choice of green or shirazi salad.
Vegetarian Albalou Polo Dish
Sour cherries cooked with our own special sweet and sour sauce, mixed with basmati rice, served with vegetable kabob, choice of green or shirazi salad.
Vegetarian Fesenjan Dish
Sweet-tart walnut puree in pomegranate sauce, served with basmati rice, choice of green or shirazi salad.
Vegetarian Zereshk Polo
A tantalizing taste of sour barberries and saffron in a mixture of basmati rice, served with vegetable kabob, choice of green or shirazi salad.
Vegetarian Adas Polo Dish
Sauteed and cooked lentils and onions mixed with basmati rice topped with sauteed raisins and dates, served with vegetable kabob, choice of green or shirazi salad.
Koobideh Lunch Special
Ground beef kabob. Served with bread, butter and your choice of salad. A tantalizing mixture of ground beef and onions, skewered and broiled to perfection.
Chicken Koobideh Lunch Special
Ground chicken kabob. Served with bread, butter and your choice of salad. A tantalizing skewer of ground chicken broiled to perfection, served with broiled tomato and grilled vegetables and basmati rice.
House Stew Lunch Special
Served with bread, butter and your choice of salad. Half order, choice of one. Ghormeh sabzi, fesenjan, gheymeh bademjan, Khoresh bademjan.
Joojeh Kabob Lunch Special
Served with bread, butter and your choice of salad. 24 oz, cornish hen marinated and broiled to perfection, served with grilled vegetables and broiled tomato and basmati rice.
Bareh Kabob Lunch Special
Served with bread, butter and your choice of salad. 3/4 skewer. Boneless lamb ribeye skewered and broiled to perfection, served with broiled tomato and grilled vegetables and basmati rice.
Chicken Barg Lunch
Served with bread, butter and your choice of salad. 1/2 skewer. Breast of chicken sliced, marinated, skewered and broiled to perfection, served with broiled tomato and grilled vegetables and basmati rice.
Shish Kabob Lunch Special
Chunk pieces of filet mignon, marinated and broiled to perfection.
Fresh Fish Lunch Special
Please contact the merchant for fresh fish selection. Served with bread, butter and your choice of salad.
Chicken Kabob Lunch Special
3/4 Skewer. Boneless chicken marinated and broiled to perfection, served with broiled tomato and grilled vegetables and basmati rice.
Lunch Specials
Daily Specials
Bagali Polo Daily Special
Lime beans and fresh baby dill, with basmati rice, served with lamb shank.
Zereshk Polo Daily Special
A tantalizing taste of sour barberries and saffron in a mixture of basmati rice, served with baked chicken.
Adas Polo Daily Special
Baked chicken served with an exotic mixture of lentils and basmati rice, topped with sauteed raisins and dates.
Lubia Polo Daily Special
Sauteed green beans, tomato sauce, and diced beef, cooked with basmati rice, served with a skewer of ground beef.
Albalou Polo Daily Special
Sour cherries cooked with our own special sweet and sour sauce, mixed with basmati rice, served with baked chicken.
Tuesday and Thursday Tahchin
A flavorful chicken rice-pie. Saffron basmati rice layered with egg, yogurt and chicken strips, baked to perfection, served with salad.
Soft Drinks
Beverages
Dessert
Persian Ice Cream
Persian vanilla ice cream flavored with rose water and saffron.
Faloudeh
Persian icy noodles flavored with rose water.
Baghlava
Crushed walnuts, almonds, and pistachios, with honey, a Persian favorite.