Darya Restaurant Orange Menu
Darya Restaurant Orange invites diners to experience the rich tapestry of Persian cuisine, nestled in the heart of Orange, California. This elegant eatery, located at 1998 N Tustin St, showcases an inviting ambiance adorned with traditional Persian decor, perfect for casual dining or special occasions.
The menu boasts an array of flavorful chicken dishes, including the Chicken Barg, grilled to perfection and served with aromatic steamed rice, and the Boneless Chicken Kabob, each bite bursting with marinated juiciness. Diners rave about the standout eggplant with yogurt dish and expertly cooked lamb, capturing the essence of Persian flavors.
Exceptional service enhances the dining experience, with attentive staff eager to recommend menu favorites and accommodate dietary needs. Whether celebrating a milestone or simply indulging in a culinary adventure, Darya Restaurant Orange promises an unforgettable meal that resonates with warmth and taste.
Hot Appetizers
Sauteed Mushrooms
Sliced mushrooms sautéed with onions and garlic with a splash of cognac
Sauteed Shrimp & Mushrooms
4 jumbo shrimp and sliced mushrooms sautéed with garlic and onions with a splash of cognac
Kashkeh Bademjan
Sauteed eggplants blended with yogurt, topped with caramelized onions, fried garlic, mint oil, and creamy kashk (whey) sauce
Borani
Sauteed eggplants blended with yogurt, topped with caramelized onions, fried garlic, mint oil
Vegetable and Lentil Soup
A perfect combination of carrots, leeks, garlic, onions, celery, and lentils slowly cooked in a rich chicken broth with spices
Dolemeh
Cooked grape leaves stuffed with lentils, split peas, rice, ground beef, and fresh herbs, served with a side of maust' mousier for dipping
Tadig 1
Crispy rice from the bottom of the 'dig' (rice pot) topped with your choice of one stew (Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheymeh Bademjan, or Fesenjon)
Tadig 2
Crispy rice from the bottom of the 'dig' (rice pot) topped with your choice of two stews (Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheymeh Bademjan, or Fesenjon)
Tadig 3
Crispy rice from the bottom of the 'dig' rice pot topped with all three stews (Ghormeh Sabzi, Gheymeh Bademjan, and Fesenjon)
Hummus
A smooth puree of tahini, garbanzo beans, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil
Panir Sabzi
A platter of mixed fresh herbs (basil, mint, tarragon, watercress, green onions, and radishes), walnuts, and imported feta cheese
Maust' Khiar
Plain yogurt mixed with dried mint and cucumbers
Maust' Mousier
Plain yogurt mixed with pickled shallots
Khiar-Shoor
Sliced Aged cucumbers in a vinegar brine
Torshi
Pickled vegetables aged in vinegar and spices
Maust
Creamy plain yogurt
Cold Appetizers
Salads
Shirazi Salad
A bowl of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and parsley
Garden Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with tomatoes and cucumbers
Darya Salad
A hearty salad of Romaine lettuce mixed with tomatoes, cucumbers, lentils, raisins, dates, imported feta cheese, walnuts, and olives
Baghali Polo
Steamed rice mixed with lima beans and fresh dill, served with a side of boiled lamb shank
Zereshk Polo
Steamed white rice mixed with barberries and served with a side of seasoned slow-boiled chicken
Adas Polo
Steamed white rice mixed with lentils, raisins, and dates, served with a side of seasoned slow-boiled chicken
Lubia Polo
Steamed rice mixed with seasonings, tomato sauce, string beans, a pinch of cinnamon and diced filet mignon served with a juicy skewer of beef koobideh and shirazi salad (excludes shirazi salad for takeout orders)
Albalo Polo
Steamed white rice mixed with sour cherries (may contain pits) and served with a side of seasoned slow-boiled chicken
Daily Dishes
Stews
Ghormeh Sabzi
A slow cooked stew of sautéed fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, and green onions), special seasonings, kidney beans, dried lime, and chunks of veal served with a side of steamed white rice
Gheymeh Bademjan
Sautéed whole eggplants served in a slow cooked tomato based stew, with yellow split peas, dried lime, and chunks of veal, served with a side of steamed white rice
Fesenjon
Slow-boiled chicken topped with a ground walnut-pomegranate stew, served with a side of steamed white rice
Boneless Chicken Kabob
Charbroiled juicy chunks of marinated boneless chicken, served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Chicken Shish Kabob
Juicy chunks of marinated chicken breast charbroiled with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, served with steamed white rice
Chicken with Bone
A marinated cornish hen, chopped up and charbroiled, served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Chicken Koobideh
Two juicy strips of seasoned ground chicken breast served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Juicy Chicken
Charbroiled marinated chicken tenders served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Chicken Barg
Charbroiled flattened strips of marinated chicken breast served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Chicken Soltani
One chicken barg with one skewer of chicken koobideh served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Chicken Dishes
Beef Dishes
Filet Mignon Shish Kabob
Our finest cut of tender filet mignon, marinated and cut into chunks and charbroiled with bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions served with steamed white rice
Beef Koobideh
Two juicy strips of seasoned ground beef served with steamed white rice topped a grilled tomato
Barg
Charbroiled marinated flattened strips of filet mignon served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Soltani
One Charbroiled filet mignon barg and one skewer of the juicy beef koobideh served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Koobideh Combination
One skewer of beef koobideh and one skewer of chicken koobideh served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Naderi
The most tender chunks of center cut filet mignon charbroiled to perfection and served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Naderi Soltani
A meal for a king naderi served with one skewer of koobideh and steamed white rice and a tomato
Lamb Chop
Charbroiled baby spring lamb chops (bone-in) served with steamed white rice and a grilled tomato
Boneless Lamb
Tender chunks of boneless lamb tenderloin marinated and charbroiled, served with steamed white rice and grilled tomato
Lamb Shish Kabob
Tender chunks of boneless lamb tenderloin marinated and charbroiled with bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, served with steamed white rice
Lamb Shank
Seasoned slow-boiled lamb served with steamed white rice
Lamb Dishes
Seafood Dishes
White Fish (Seasonal)
Fresh filet of white fish from Lake Superior, Michigan marinated and charbroiled, served with Sabzi Polo and garden salad
Salmon
Charbroiled fresh filet of salmon lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and served with Sabzi Polo and garden salad
Shrimp Shish Kabob
Charbroiled marinated Jumbo Tiger Shrimp served with garden salad and steamed white rice
Darya #1
Filet mignon Barg, Boneless Chicken, and White Fish
Darya #2
Filet mignon Shish Kabob, Chicken Shish Kabob, and one skewer of Beef Koobideh
Darya #3
Filet mignon Barg, Boneless Chicken, and Lamb Chops
Darya #4
Boneless Lamb, Boneless Chicken, and Salmon
Darya #5
Filet Mignon Barg, Boneless Lamb, and Salmon
Combination Platters
Vegetarian Platters
Veggie Fesenjon
A rich slow-cooked puree of walnuts and pomegranate sauce served with steamed white rice
Borani
Sauteed eggplants blended with yogurt, topped with caramelized onions, fried garlic, mint oil
Veggie Skewers
Charbroiled bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms served with your choice of rice
Albalo Polo
Steamed white rice mixed with sour cherries (may contain cherry pits)
Lubia Polo
Steamed rice mixed with seasonings, tomato sauce, string beans, a pinch of cinnamon and diced filet mignon
Zereshk Polo
Steamed white rice mixed with barberries
Baghali Polo
Steamed rice mixed with lima beans and fresh dill
Adas Polo
Steamed white rice mixed with lentils, raisins, and dates
Sabzi Polo
Steamed white rice mixed with cilantro, green onions, parsley, and fresh garlic
Plain Steamed White Rice
Koobideh
One skewer of seasoned ground beef
Chicken Koobideh
One skewer of seasoned ground chicken breast
Fresh Oven Bread (When Available)
One large loaf of flat bread prepared daily in our wood-burning oven
Sides
Soft Drinks
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Sierra Mist
Orange Slice
Lemonade
Iced Tea
Soda Water
Bottled Water
Pellegrino
Perrier
Bottled Water
Hot Drinks
Persian Tea
Coffee
Homemade Dough
Pitcher of Homemade Dough
Carbonated Bottled Dough
Specialty Drinks
Juices
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pomegranate Juice
Corona
Miller Light
Heineken
Pilsner Urquell
Beers
Ice Cream
Persian Ice Cream
rosewater, flavor, pistachios, saffron
Faloodeh
ice starch noodles in sugar and rosewater
Makhloot Combo
combination of Ice cream and faloodeh
Chocolate Ice Cream
Lemon
Orange
Tangerine
Peach
Coconut
Pineapple
Sorbets
Pastries
Zoolbia
a golden pastry made with a blend of flour, sugar, honey, and rosewater; dip baked in a pretzel shape
Bamieh
a golden brown pastry ball baked with flour, sugar, honey, and rosewater, glazed with honey
Baklava
a thin crispy flaky pastry filled with a blend of crushed walnuts, almonds, and pistachios, baked and glazed with honey