Darya Restaurant
$$ · santa monica
12130 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90025 ↗
Appetizers
- Dolmeh ●Cooked grape leaves stuffed with lentils, split peas, rice and fresh herbs, served with yogurt dip$13.99
- Kashkeh BademjanSautéed eggplants topped with caramelized onions, fried garlic, mint oil, and creamy whey sauce$14.99
- Khiar-shoorSliced aged cucumbers in a vinegar brine$9.99
- MaustCreamy plain yogurt$10.99
- Maust Khiar ●Plain yogurt mixed with dried mint and cucumbers$11.99
- Maust MousierPlain yogurt mixed with pickled shallots$11.99
- Panir SabziMixed fresh herbs, walnuts, and imported feta cheese platter$13.99
- TorshiPickled vegetables aged in vinegar and spices$9.99
Hot Appetizers
- BoraniSautéed eggplants blended with yogurt, topped with caramelized onions, fried garlic, and mint oil$14.99
- Tadig 1Crispy rice with choice of one stew$15.99
- Tadig 2Crispy rice with choice of two stews$16.99
- Tadig 3Crispy rice topped with all three stews$17.99
Salads
- Darya SaladRomaine, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, lentils, raisins, dates, feta cheese, walnuts, olives$16.99
- Darya Salad with Boneless Chicken KabobBase salad topped with marinated grilled chicken breast$21.99
- Darya Salad with Filet Mignon KabobBase salad topped with marinated filet mignon chunks$22.99
- Darya Salad with Shrimp KabobBase salad topped with grilled shrimp$22.99
- Garden SaladRomaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers$13.99
- Garden Salad with Boneless Chicken KabobGarden salad topped with marinated grilled chicken chunks$19.99
- Garden Salad with Filet Mignon KabobGarden salad topped with marinated filet mignon$20.99
- Shirazi SaladChopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley$10.99
Soups
- Ash ReshtehVermicelli noodles, red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, parsley, green onions, cilantro, spinach, herbs, kashk$11.99
- Vegetable and Lentils SoupCarrots, leeks, garlic, onions, celery, lentils$11.99
Entrees
- Adas Polo ●White rice mixed with lentils, raisins, dates, served with slow-boiled chicken$20.99
- Albalo Polo ●White rice mixed with sour cherries, served with slow-boiled chicken$20.99
- Baghali PoloRice mixed with lima beans and fresh dill, served with boiled lamb shank$21.99
- Beef KoobidehSeasoned ground beef strip with steamed white rice and grilled tomato$17.99
- Boneless Chicken KabobMarinated chicken chunks with steamed white rice and grilled tomato$19.99
- Chicken KoobidehSeasoned ground chicken breast strip with steamed white rice and grilled tomato$16.99
- Chicken Shish KabobMarinated chicken chunks charbroiled with peppers, onions, tomatoes, steamed rice$21.99
- FesenjonSlow-boiled chicken topped with ground walnut-pomegranate stew, steamed rice$20.99
- Filet Mignon Shish Kabob ●12 oz. filet mignon charbroiled with peppers, tomatoes, onions, steamed rice$22.99
- Gheimeh Bademjan ●Sautéed eggplants in tomato-based stew with split peas, dried lime, veal chunks, steamed rice$19.99
- Ghormeh SabziSautéed fresh herbs, kidney beans, dried lime, veal chunks stew, steamed rice$20.99
- Lubia PoloRice with seasonings, tomato sauce, string beans, cinnamon, filet mignon, beef koobideh, shirazi salad$21.99
- SalmonCharbroiled fresh salmon filet with Sabzi Polo and garden salad$22.99
- White FishFresh Lake Superior whitefish filet, charbroiled, with Sabzi Polo and garden salad$22.99
- Zereshk Polo ●White rice mixed with barberries, served with slow-boiled chicken$20.99
Chicken Dishes
- Boneless Chicken KabobCharbroiled marinated boneless chicken with steamed white rice and grilled tomato$26.99
- Chicken BargCharbroiled flattened strips of marinated chicken breast with rice and tomato$27.99
- Chicken KoobidehTwo strips of seasoned ground chicken breast with rice and tomato$24.99
- Chicken Shish KabobChicken marinated chunks charbroiled with peppers, onions and tomatoes with rice$28.99
- Chicken SoltaniChicken barg and koobideh skewer with rice and tomato$30.99
- Chicken with BoneMarinated Cornish hen, charbroiled, with rice and tomato$26.99
- Juicy ChickenCharbroiled marinated chicken tenders with rice and tomato$30.99
Beef Dishes
- BargCharbroiled flattened strips of filet mignon with rice and tomato$35.99
- Beef KoobidehTwo strips of seasoned ground beef with rice and tomato$26.99
- Filet Mignon Shish Kabob ●12 oz filet mignon charbroiled with peppers, tomatoes, onions with rice$33.99
- Koobideh CombinationBeef koobideh and chicken koobideh with rice and tomato$26.99
- Naderi KababCenter cut filet mignon chunks in special sauce with rice, topped with saffron$35.99
- Naderi SoltaniFilet mignon chunks and seasoned beef skewer with rice, topped with saffron$41.99
- SoltaniFilet mignon barg and beef koobideh with rice and tomato$39.99
Lamb Dishes
- Boneless LambTender boneless lamb tenderloin marinated and charbroiled with rice and tomato$36.99
- Lamb ChopCharbroiled baby spring lamb chops with rice and tomato$36.99
- Lamb Shish KabobLamb tenderloin charbroiled with peppers, tomatoes, onions with rice$37.99
- Rack of LambRack of lamb simmered in homemade sauce with tomato and rice, topped with saffron$37.99
Seafood
- SalmonCharbroiled fresh salmon filet lightly seasoned with Sabzi Polo and garden salad$34.99
- Shrimp Shish Kabob ●Charbroiled marinated Jumbo Tiger Shrimp with garden salad and rice$33.99
- White FishFresh filet from Lake Superior charbroiled with Sabzi Polo and garden salad$35.99
Vegetarian
- Dolmeh ●Grape leaves stuffed with lentils, split peas, rice and fresh herbs$13.99
- BoraniSautéed eggplants with yogurt, caramelized onions, fried garlic, mint oil$14.99
- Veggie FesenjonRich walnut and pomegranate sauce with steamed white rice$16.99
- Veggie SkewersCharbroiled bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms$10.99
Cocktails - Martinis
- Pineapple Saffron MartiniGrey Goose, pineapple juice, homemade Saffron syrup, lime juice$17
- ManhattanAngel's Envy Bourbon, sweet vermouth, dash of bitters$17
- Espresso Martini ●Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlua, espresso, garnished with espresso beans$17
Cocktails - On The Rocks
- Old Fashioned ●Angel's Envy Bourbon, dash of bitters, sugar cube, garnished with a cocktail cherry and orange peel$17
- Darya's Kiss ●Aviation Gin, Hibiscus tea, simple syrup, lemon juice, pineapple juice$17
- Paloma ●Tequila Ocho Plata, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, sparkling water$18
- Garden Gin SpritzBombay Sapphire Gin, fresh cucumber, fresh mint, lime juice, simple syrup, splash of soda$17
- Spicy Mango MargaritaDel Maguey Mezcal, lime juice, agave, mango puree, tajin rim$17
- Lavender SpritzEmpress Indigo Gin, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, lavender syrup, topped with tonic$17
- Seasonal MargaritaTequila Ocho Plata, homemade seasonal fruit puree, fresh lime and garnish$17