Darya Restaurant
$$ · sawtelle japantown la
12130 Santa Monica Blvd., W. Los Angeles, CA, 90025 ↗
Hot Appetizers
- BoraniSautéed eggplants blended with yogurt, topped with caramelized onions, fried garlic, and mint oil$11.99
- Dolmeh ●Cooked grape leaves stuffed with lentils, split peas, rice and fresh herbs$9.99
- Kashkeh Bademjan ●Sautéed eggplants topped with caramelized onions, fried garlic, mint oil, and creamy kashk$11.99
- Lentil SoupCarrots, leeks, garlic, onions, celery, and lentils slowly cooked in rich chicken broth$9.99
Cold Appetizers
- Hummus ●A smooth puree of tahini, garbanzo beans, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil$8.99
- Khiar-shoorSliced aged cucumbers in a vinegar brine$7.99
- MaustCreamy plain yogurt$7.99
- Maust' Khiar ●Plain yogurt mixed with dried mint and cucumbers$8.99
- Maust' MousierPlain yogurt mixed with pickled shallots$8.99
- Panir SabziA platter of mixed fresh herbs, walnuts, and imported feta cheese$10.99
- TorshiPickled vegetables aged in vinegar and spices$7.99
Salads
- Darya SaladMixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, lentils, raisins, dates, feta, walnuts, and olives$14.99
- Garden SaladRomaine lettuce tossed with tomatoes and cucumbers$10.99
- Shirazi SaladChopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and parsley$8.99
Daily Dishes
- Adas Polo ●Steamed white rice mixed with lentils, raisins, and dates, served with seasoned slow-boiled chicken$18.99
- Albalo Polo ●Steamed white rice mixed with sour cherries (may contain pits), served with boiled chicken$18.99
- Baghali PoloSteamed rice mixed with lima beans and fresh dill, served with boiled lamb shank$19.99
- Lubia PoloSteamed rice with seasonings, tomato sauce, string beans, cinnamon and diced filet mignon$19.99
- Zereshk Polo ●Steamed white rice mixed with barberries, served with seasoned boiled chicken$18.99
Stews
- FesenjonSlow-boiled chicken topped with ground walnut pomegranate stew$18.99
- Gheimeh Bademjan ●Sautéed whole eggplants in slow cooked tomato-based stew with split peas, dried lime, and veal$17.99
- Ghormeh SabziSlow cooked stew of sautéed fresh herbs, kidney beans, dried lime and veal chunks$18.99
Chicken Dishes
- Boneless Chicken KabobCharbroiled chunks of marinated boneless chicken with rice and tomato$18.99
- Chicken KoobidehSeasoned ground chicken breast served with steamed rice and grilled tomato$14.99
- Chicken Shish Kabob ●Charbroiled marinated chicken with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes$19.99
Beef Dishes
- Beef KoobidehSeasoned ground beef served with steamed white rice and grilled tomato$15.99
- Filet Mignon Shish Kabob12 ounces of tender filet mignon charbroiled with peppers, tomatoes, onions, and rice$20.99
Seafood Dishes
- SalmonCharbroiled fresh filet of Salmon with Sabzi Polo and garden salad$20.99
- White Fish (Seasonal)Lake Superior white fish fillet with herb rice and salad$20.99
Appetizers
- Sautéed Shrimp & Mushrooms ●4 jumbo shrimp and sliced mushrooms sautéed with garlic and onions
Cocktails
- Pineapple Saffron Martini ●Grey Goose, pineapple juice, homemade Saffron syrup, lime juice$17.00
- Manhattan ●Angel's Envy Bourbon, sweet vermouth, dash of bitters$17.00
- Espresso Martini ●Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlua, espresso, garnished with espresso beans$17.00