Vanak Restaurant & Bakery Menu
Welcome to Vanak Restaurant & Bakery, a gem nestled in Los Angeles, specializing in Persian cuisine for breakfast and brunch. This inviting eatery offers a casual dining experience, ideal for groups and families. Their menu is a delightful fusion of tradition and flavor, featuring highlights like the Beef Koobideh Kabob, expertly grilled and served with fresh veggies, and the Ash Reshteh, a hearty noodle soup bursting with herbs and legumes.
- Indulge in unique desserts like Bamieh, a deep-fried pastry soaked in saffron syrup, and their creamy Saffron Ice Cream Sandwich.
- Convenience is key with options for takeout, delivery, and even catering services.
- Environmentally conscious, they offer compostable containers and encourage reusable tableware.
With a welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, and a diverse menu, Vanak Restaurant & Bakery is worth a visit for anyone craving authentic Persian flavors.
Appetizers
Dolmeh
Stuffed grape leaves and ground beef and fresh vegetables.
Kashk O'bademjan
Mashed eggplant, sauteed onion, and a touch of garlic mixed with yogurt topped with walnut & fried onion served with bread.
Hummus 8oz.
8 oz.
Hummus 16 oz
Organic hummus served with bread.
Kookoo Sabzi (Kuku Sabzi)
Aromatic quiche filled with different herbs and greens.
Kotlet (Persian Cutlet)
Kotlet is a delicious Iranian version of ground meat patty.
Maasto Moosir
Delicious yogurt infused with tasty shallots.
Mast O Khiar
Cucumber yogurt dip with mint
Panir O'sabzi
Walnuts and feta cheese and fresh herbs and a choice of bread.
Plain Yogurt Dip
Delicious homestyle plain yogurt dip.
Salad Olivieh
Persian Potato Salad
Tadig
Crispy rice topped with the stew of your choice ( gheymeh or gormeh sabzi ).
Torshi
Pickled mixed veggies.
3 Eggs Breakfast
3 fresh eggs (sunny side up or scrambled)Served with sangak bread
Sarshir (Breakfast Cream & Honey)
Delicious breakfast cream, alongside fresh honey and our signature breads.
Noon O' Panir (Bread and Cheese)
Bulgarian feta cheese is served with our signature bread alongside tomato and cucumber.
Persian Omelet
3 eggs scrambled with tomato.
Kalleh Pacheh
Sourced from New Zealand 100% Grass Fed and Halal our Famous Kalleh Pacheh
Breakfast
Daily Specials
Monday- Zereshk Polo
Delicious barberry infused basmati rice served with chicken.
Thursday- Ghaymeh Bademjoon
Our delicious eggplant stew infused with meat chunks served with basmati rice.
Tuesday- Baghali Polo w Lamb Shank
Delicious Lima Bean and Dill Rice served with a juicy tender Lamb Shank, from New Zealand, Grass Fed, and Halal
Wednesday- Loobia Polo
Fresh green beans infused with basmati rice and veal meat.
Friday- Zereshk Polo
Delicious barberry infused basmati rice served with chicken.
Bamieh
deep fried choux pastry that gets a bath in saffron and rose water syrup.
CANDY GRAPES (NEW)
Limited Time, see what the Buzz is all about, delicious savory everything you love in one bite available in multiple flavors.
Creamy Saffron Ice Cream Sandwich
Delicious creamy saffron ice cream sandwich.
Dadu Ice Cream Vanilla
Delicious dadu signature ice cream in a wafer cup.
Faloodeh & Pistachio Saffron Ice Cream Combo
Delicious faloodeh pistachio saffron ice cream making a sweet combination.
Kooloocheh Coconut Flavor
Persian Coconut Stuffed Cookies (4 Pieces)
Kooloocheh Walnut Flavor
Persian Walnut Stuffed Cookies (4 Pieces)
Pistachio Saffron Ice Cream Sandwich
Delicious creamy pistachio saffron ice cream sandwich.
Sholeh Zard
(Saffron Rice Pudding Hint of Rose water and Cinnamon)
Desserts
Drinks
Bottled Water
Dough (Yogurt Soda)
Dough Non Carbonated Yogurt Drink
Non Carbonated Yogurt Drink available in Mint or Plain
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Gatorade
Glass Soda
Hot Tea
Persian Ceylon Cardoman infused Tea. Full of Antioxidants and BCAAs.
Jarritos
Soda
Sparkling Water (Perrier)
Uludag Legendary Gazoz
Beef Koobideh Skewer
Side of Lavash Bread
Side of Pita bread
Large slice of pita bread
Chicken Kabob Skewer
Chicken Koobideh Skewer
Filet Mignon Skewer
Grilled Jalapeno
.79 each
Grilled Onion
.79 each
Grilled Tomato
$1 each
Side of Kotelt, (Persian Cutlet)
One piece of our Signature Kotelt shredded potatoes and ground beef pan fried to perfection $2.99 a piece
Side of Rice
Side of Sabzi
Fresh Herbs, (varies per season), consist of Fresh Basil,Mint, and onion.
Side of KuKu Sabzi
Our signature KuKu Sabzi (veggie soufle) made to perfection a must try!
Side of Sangak Bread
Fresh Sangak Bread slice
Sides
Entrees
Beef Koobideh Kabob
2 skewers of our signature ground beef kabob served with your choice of select bread alongside grilled veggies and choice of side.
Chicken Kabob (White Meat)
Freshly grilled chicken kabob (Tenderloin) served with your choice of bread alongside grilled veggies and choice of side.
Chicken Kabob & koobideh combo
One skewer of our Chicken Kabob Citrus and Saffron marinated Tenderloins along with a skewer of our signature ground beef Koobideh Served on your choice of Rice OR Bread along with a choice of side.
Chicken Kabob Bone-in (Leg & Wing)
Our signature bone-in chicken is marinated in saffron, lemon, and herbs. Served with your choice of select bread alongside grilled vegetables and your choice of side
Chicken Koobideh Kabob
Freshly grilled ground chicken koobideh (2 skewers) served with your choice of select bread alongside grilled veggies and your choice of side.
Dizi Abgoosht
Hearty mutton Persian soup thickened with chickpeas and served with sabzi and choice of signature bread.
Gheymeh Bademjan (Eggplant Stew)
Delicious Eggplant Stew with Veel chinks served with Basmatic Saffron Rice with your choice of side
Ghormeh Sabzi
Famous Iranian dish which contains sauteed herbs, kidney beans, and beef and creating a delicious herb and beef stew .
Ground Koobideh Combo
1 skewer of ground beef kabob and 1 skewer of ground chicken kabob, making the perfect combo and served with your choice of select bread alongside grilled veggies and choice of side.
Kaleh Pacheh
Full complete lamb head.
Shish Kabob
Tender succulent filet mignon chunks and served with your choice of select bread alongside grilled veggies.
Signature Turkish Lamb Shish Kabob
California Raised, Grass Fed, HalalServed with Rice Salad and Veggies Tomato, Jalapeo, & Onions
Soltani
Signature filet Mignon shish kabob and a skewer of our ground beef kabob making the famous soltani combination served with your choice of basmati rice or select bread alongside grilled veggies and choice of side.
Tachin (Chicken)
Iranian rice dish primarily consisting of rice, yogurt, saffron, eggs, with folded in Chicken Ternderloin and finally barberries (zereshk) are sprinkled on top.
Chicken Kabob (Dark Meat)
Juicy dark meat chicken kabob, marinated with citrus and saffron to perfection.
Chicken Kabob
Comes with salad or cucumbers
Koobideh Special
Comes with salad or cucumbers
Lunch Menu
Late Night Specials
Beef Koobideh (half plate)
One Skewer Ground Beef Koobideh Served with Rice, Grilled Tomato and Jalapeno and your choice of salad or Maast O Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)
Chicken Kabob (Half Plate)
Served with Rice, Grilled Tomato and Jalapeno and your choice of salad or Maast O Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)
Chicken Koobideh (half plate)
1 Skewer Ground Chicken Served with Rice, Grilled Tomato and Jalapeno and your choice of salad or Maast O Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)
Shish Kabob (plate)
Served with Rice, Grilled Tomato and Jalapeno and your choice of salad or Maast O Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)
Salad Fasl
Lettuce topped with cucumber and tomatoes and with our special house sauce.
Shirazi Salad
Traditional cucumber, onion and tomato salad.
Salads
Sandwiches
Beef Koobideh Kabob Sandwich
1 skewer of our signature ground beef kabob wrapped in a tandoori lavash.
Chicken Koobideh Kabob Sandwich
1 skewer freshly grilled ground chicken koobideh wrapped in a tandoori lavash.
Coutlet Sandwich
Freshly made coutlet with tomatoes and pickles wrapped in a tandoori lavash.
Kookoo Sabzi Sandwich
Freshly cooked kookoo sabzi ( herb frittata ) with tomatoes and pickles wrapped in a tandoori lavash.
Maghz (Lamb Brain)
Tender lamb brian with tomatoes and pickles and wrapped in a tandoori lavash.
Maghz & Zaban
tender lamb brian and lamb tongue with tomatoes and pickles and wrapped in a tandoori lavash.
Olovieh Sandwich
Freshly made olivieh ( potato salad ) with tomatoes and pickles wrapped in a tandoori lavash.
Sosis sandwich
Persian-style sausage served with pickles tomato and wrapped in tandoori lavash.
Zaban (Lamb Tongue)
Tender lamb tongue with tomatoes and pickles and wrapped in a tandoori lavash.
Couple Kabob Feast ( Feeds 2-3)
Your choice of one Filet kabob Skewer (Beef or chicken) and two koobideh skewers (beef or chicken) with Grilled Tomato and Jalpeo, Basmatic Saffron Rice, Salad and Maast o khiar (yogurt cucumber and mint dip) with one Tadig and your choice of stew, Gheymeh Bademjan (eggplant stew) or Ghormeh Sabzi. (Feeds 2-3)
Couples and Family Feasts
Soup
Ash Reshteh
Noodles ('reshteh'), kidney beans, chickpeas, green lentils, cooked with fresh herbs and greens and flavoured with kashk