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Orchid Restaurant

3033 S Bristol Street, Suite #D
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

First was the Persian Rug. Then the Persian Caviar. Now Orchid, Jewel of Persia brings you the fine cuisine of Persia.
General Menu
Appetizers
Orchid Appetizer ComboA combination of Eggplant Borani, Must O'Khiyar and Shirazi Salad.$9.99
HummusGarbanzo beans mixed with tahini, garlic and lemon, garnished with olive oil.$4.99
FalafelGarbanzo beans with Mediterranean spices and deep fried, served with tahini dip$5.99
SanbousehCooked Spinach and potatoes mixed with herbs, wrapped in traditional thin bread and deep fried$5.99
TahdigCrispy rice, topped with your favorite khoresht (stew)$3.99
Kashk O'BademjanFried and cooked eggplant with kashk, sauteed onions and mint$6.99
Panir O'SabziFresh basil, mint, watercress, radishes, green onions, feta cheese$6.99
Borani BademjanFried and cooked eggplant with yogurt, onions, garlic and herbs$5.99
DolmehCooked grape leaves, stuffed with ground beef, rice, tarragon, split peas, green onions, parsley and herbs (non-vegetarian)$5.99
Kooboo SabziDelicious mixture of eggs, chopped garlic, chives, parsley and dill weed, baked in oven$5.99
TorshiAged pickles, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant and herbs in grape vinegar$4.99
Sier TorshiAged garlic and herbs in grape vinegar$4.99
Must O'KhiyarYogurt mixed with chopped cucumber and mint$4.99
Must O'MousirYogurt mixed with chopped shallots$4.99
Must-e SadehPlain homemade yogurt$3.99
Soups & Salads
All Salads are Served With Our Homemade House Dressing (Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Dry Mint) Unless Otherwise Stated.
Ashe-e Reshteh SoupA delicious cooked mixture of lentils, red beans, vegetables, herbs, seasoning and Persian noodles$4.99
Orchid SaladMixture of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives and feta cheese.$6.99
Shirazi SaladDiced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, parsley and herbs, with olive oil and lemon juice dressing$4.99
TabouliA Mediterranean salad made of fresh chopped parsley, diced tomato, onions, cracked wheat and flavored with a blend of fresh herbs$4.99
Green SaladLettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers.$5.99
Salad OleviehDiced cooked chicken, eggs, potatoes, pickles, green peas mixed with lemon juice and mayonnaise$5.99
Caesar SaladRomaine lettuce, croutons and Caesar dressing.$4.99
Chicken SaladCharbroiled chicken chopped with lettuce, bell peppers and tomatoes$7.99
Chef SaladA delicious mixture of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, lentils, raisins and dates$6.99
Main Dishes - Beef Entrees
All Entrees Are Served With Nan, A Peruvian Flat Bread.
Naderi KabobThe most delicious large chunks of marinated filet mignon, charbroiled to perfection, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice.$19.99
Beef SoltaniFilet Mignon and ground beef, skewered and charbroiled to perfection with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$17.99
Beef Barg KabobFilet mignon, skewered and charbroiled to perfection, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$15.99
Beef Shish KabobMarinated chunks of filet mignon, skewered and charbroiled to perfection, with grilled bell peppers, onions and tomato, served with Basmati rice$17.99
Beef Koobideh KabobLean ground beef, skewered and charbroiled, served with grilled tomato and Basmati Rice$9.99
Spicy Beef Koobideh KabobSpicy lean ground beef, skewered and charbroiled, served with grilled tomato and Basmati rice$10.99
Main Dishes - Chicken Entrees
All Entrees Are Served With Nan, A Peruvian Flat Bread.
Chicken Soltani KabobBoneless breast filet of chicken and lean ground chicken, skewered and charbroiled with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$17.99
Chicken Berg KabobBoneless breast filet of chicken, skewered and charbroiled, grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$15.99
Chicken Shish KabobMarinated chunks of chicken breast, skewered and charbroiled with bell peppers, onion, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$15.99
Boneless Chicken KabobBoneless breast and leg of chicken, skewered and charbroiled, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$12.99
Chicken Kabob with BoneMarinated chunks of Cornish hen, skewered and charbroiled, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$11.99
Chicken Koobideh KabobLean ground chicken, skewered and charbroiled, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$11.99
Koobideh Combo KabobLean ground beef and chicken, skewered and charbroiled, grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$11.99
Main Dishes - Lamb Entrees
All Entrees Are Served With Nan, A Peruvian Flat Bread.
Boneless Lamb KabobBoneless tender chunks of spring lamb, skewered and charbroiled with bell peppers, onions, and grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$17.99
Lamb Chop KabobTender chunks of spring lamb with bone, charbroiled to perfection, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$16.99
Main Dishes - Seafood Entrees
All Entrees Are Served With Nan, A Peruvian Flat Bread.
Jumbo Shrimp KabobCharbroiled seasoned shrimps with bell peppers, onions, served with Basmati rice and Shirazi salad$17.99
Mahi KabobFilet of white fish, especially seasoned, skewered and charbroiled, served with Basmati rice and Shirazi salad$17.99
Fried TroutDelicious rainbow fried trout, served with Basmati rice and Shirazi salad$14.99
Daily Dishes
All Entrees Are Served With Nan, A Peruvian Flat Bread.
Baghali Polo with Lamb ShankDill weed and lima beans, mixed with Basmati rice, served with fresh seasoned lamb shank$11.99
Shirin Polo with ChickenA delicious and unique mixture of almonds, pistachios and sweet orange peels, mixed with steamed Basmati rice, served with baked Cornish hen$11.99
Adas Polo with ChickenSteamed Basmati rice mixed with lentils, raisins, dates and saffron, served with a baked Cornish hen$10.99
Zereshk Polo with ChickenSteamed Basmati rice mixed with barberries and saffron, served with a baked Cornish hen$10.99
Loobia Polo with Koobideh KabobChopped green beans and diced filet mignon, cooked in tomato sauce, mixed with steamed Basmati rice, served with a skewer of Koobideh Kabob$10.99
Albaloo Polo with ChickenSteamed Basmati rice mixed with black sour cherries, served with a baked Cornish hen$10.99
TahchinChoice of baby lamb or chicken, baked in oven with yogurt, saffron and fried rice$11.99
Sabzi Polo with White FishChoice of fried or charbroiled seasoned filet of white fish, served with steam Basmati rice mixed with fresh vegetables and side of Shirazi Salad$17.99
Daily Stews (KHORESHT)
All Entrees Are Served With Nan, A Peruvian Flat Bread.
Ghormeh SabziStew made of parsley, green onions, red kidney beans, cooked with veal shank, served with Basmati rice$9.99
Khoresht-e KarafsStew made of celery, green onions, cooked with veal shank, served with Basmati rice$8.99
Gheymeh BademjanStew made of fried eggplants, yellow peas, with veal shank in tomato sauce, fried potato strings, served with Basmati rice$8.99
FesenjanStew made of fried walnuts in pomegranate sauce, cooked with chicken breast, served with Basmati rice$10.99
Combination Plates
All The Combination Plates are Skewered and Charbroiled to Perfection, Served with a Grilled Tomato, Shirazi Salad, Basmati Rice and Nan, a Peruvian Flat Bread. Choice of Chicken Boneless Kabob, Beef Shish Kabob, Boneless Lamb Kabob, Mahi Kabob or Jumbo Shrimp Kabob.
1. Choice of Any Two Kabobs $16.99
2. Choice of Any Three Kabobs $18.99
3. Choice of Any Four Kabobs $20.99
4. All 5 Kabob VarietiesIncludes Chicken Boneless Kabob, Beef Shish Kabob, Boneless Lamb Kabob, Mahi Kabob and Jumbo Shrimp Kabob.$23.99
Vegetarian Dishes
Zereshk Polo VegetarianSteamed Basmati rice mixed with barberries and saffron.$6.99
Baghali Polo VegetarianSteamed Basmati rice mixed with dill weed, lima beans and saffron$6.99
Adas Polo VegetarianSteamed Basmati rice mixed with lentils, raisin, dates and saffron$6.99
Albaloo Polo VegetarianSteamed Basmati rice mixed with black sour cherries$7.99
Shirin Polo VegetarianA delicious and unique mixture of almonds, pistachios and sweetened orange peels, mixed with Basmati rice and saffron$8.99
Ghormeh Sabzi VegetarianStew made of parsley, green onions, red kidney beans, served with Basmati rice$8.99
Khoresht-e Karafs VegetarianStew made of celery, green onions, served with Basmati rice$7.99
Gheymeh Bademjan VegetarianStew made of eggplant, yellow peas in tomato sauce, fried potato strings, served with Basmati rice$7.99
Fesenjan VegetarianStew made of fried walnuts in pomegranate sauce, served with Basmati rice$9.99
Desserts
BastaniHouse specialty ice cream with rose water, pistachios and saffron$4.99
FaloudehShredded iced flour in sweet rose water, starch and cardamom$4.99
Faloudeh-Bastani Combo (Makhlout)Combination plate of Faloudeh and Bastani$7.99
ZoulbiaA traditional delicacy made with flour, honey and rose water$2.55
BamiehA traditional delicacy made with flour, honey and rose water$1.89
BaghlavaA traditional delicacy made with flour, honey and rose water, pistachios and almonds$2.55
Fresh Pastrynapoleon or Tiramisu$4.99
Beverages
Orchids Dough $2.50
Soft DrinksChoice of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite$1.89
Ice TeaRegular or Raspberry$1.89
Bottled Dough $3.50
Hot Tea $1.89
Fruit JuicesCranberry, Orange or Pomegranate$2.99
Bottled Water $2.99
Coffee $1.89
Milk $1.89
Pink Lemonade $1.89
Orchid Recession Specials
Beef Koobideh Kabob - SpecialsLean ground beef, skewered and chardbroiled, served with grilled tomato and basmati rice.$5.99
Boneless Chicken Kabob - SpecialBoneless breast and leg of chicken, skwered and charbroiled, with grilled tomato, served with basmati rice.$5.99
Loobia Polo With Koobideh Kabob - SpecialChopped green beans and diced filet mignon, cooked in tomato sauce, mixed with stemed basmati rice, served wth a skewer of Koobideh Kabob.$5.99
Chicken Koobideh Kabob - SpecialLean ground chicken, skewered and charbroiled, with grilled tomto, served with basmati rice.$5.99
Ghormeh Sabiz - SpecialStew made of parsley, green onions, red kidney beans, cooked with veal shank, served with basmati rice.$5.99
Gheymeh Bademjan - SpecialStew made of fried eggplant, yellow peas, with veal shank in tomato sauce, fried potato strings, served with basmati rice.$5.99
Koobideh Kabob Sandwich - SpecialLean ground beef, skewered and charbroiled.$5.99
Chicken Koobideh Kabob Sandwich - SpecialLean ground chicken, skewered and charbroiled.$5.99
Chicken Sandwich - SpecialBoneless breast and leg of chicken, skewered and charbroiled.$5.99
Lunch Special
lunch entree specials
Monday Thru Friday, 11:30am - 3:30pm. Served with Nan (Persian Flat Bread). Choice of House Salad or Vegetable Soup for $2.99 Extra.
Beef Koobideh Kabob SpecialLean ground beef, skewered and charbroiled, served with grilled tomato and Basmati rice$5.99
Beef Shish Kabob SpecialMarinated chunks of filet mignon, skewered and charbroiled to perfection, with grilled bell peppers, onions and tomato, served with Basmati rice $9.99
Lamb Chop Kabob SpecialTender chunks of spring lamb with bone, charbroiled to perfection, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$9.99
Chicken Koobideh Kabob SpecialLean ground chicken, skewered and charbroiled, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$6.99
Chicken Shish Kabob SpecialMarinated chunks of chicken breast, skewered and charbroiled with bell peppers, onions and grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$8.99
Boneless Chicken Kabob SpecialBoneless breast and leg of chicken, skewered and charbroiled with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$8.99
Loobia Polo with Koobideh Kabob SpecialChopped green beans and diced filet mignon, cooked in tomato sauce, mixed with steamed Basmati rice, served with a skewer of Koobideh Kabob$6.99
Shirin Polo with Chicken SpecialA delicious and unique mixture of almonds, pistachios and sweetened orange peels, mixed with steamed Basmati rice, served with baked Cornish hen$9.99
Ghormeh Sabzi SpecialStew made of parsley, green onions, red kidney beans, cooked with veal shank, served with Basmati rice$7.99
Gheymeh Bademjan SpecialStew made of fried eggplants, yellow peas, with veal shank in tomato sauce, and fried potato strings, served with Basmati rice$6.99
Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank SpecialDill weed and lima beans, mixed with Basmati rice, served with fresh seasoned lamb shank$9.99
Fried Trout SpecialDelicious rainbow fried trout, served with Basmati rice and Shirazi salad$10.99
lunch sandwich specials
Monday Thru Friday, 11:30am - 3:30pm. Sandwiches Served With Tomato, Parsley and Onions. Choice of House Salad or Vegetable Soup for $2.99 Extra.
Koobideh Kabob SandwichLean ground beef, skewered and charbroiled$5.99
Chicken Koobideh Kabob SandwichLean ground chicken, skewered and charbroiled$6.99
Chicken SandwichBoneless breast and leg of chicken, skewered and charbroiled$7.99
Late Dinner
Appetizers
TabouliA Mediterranean salad made of fresh chopped parsley, diced tomato, onions, cracked wheat and flavored with a blend of fresh herbs$5.99
HummusGarbanzo beans mixed with tahini, garlic and lemon, garnished with olive oil.$5.99
Kashk O'BademjanFried and cooked eggplant with kashk, sauteed onions and mint$6.99
Borani BademjanFried and cooked eggplant with yogurt, onions, garlic and herbs$6.99
Spinach BoraniSteamed seasoned spinach, mixed with yogurt and herbs$6.99
Panir O'SabziFresh basil, mint, watercress, radishes, green onions, feta cheese$6.99
Must O'KhiyarYogurt mixed with chopped cucumber and mint$5.99
Must O'MousirYogurt mixed with chopped shallots$5.99
Must-e SadehPlain homemade yogurt$0.99
TorshiAged pickles, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant and herbs in grape vinegar$4.99
Sier TorshiAged garlic and herbs in grape vinegar$4.99
Orchid SaladMixture of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives and feta cheese.$7.99
Shirazi SaladDiced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, parsley and herbs, with olive oil and lemon juice dressing$5.99
Green SaladLettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers.$5.99
Salad OleviehDiced cooked chicken, eggs, potatoes, pickles, green peas mixed with lemon juice and mayonnaise$6.99
Entrees
Kaleh PachehTraditional breakfast includes Zaban, Pacheh, neck, and Banagoush$11.99
HalimTraditional breakfast made with cooked wheat, garnished with cinnamon and melted butter$7.99
ZabanCooked lamb tongue$8.99
MaghzCooked lamb brain$8.99
Beef SoltaniFilet Mignon and ground beef, skewered and charbroiled to perfection with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$18.99
Beef Barg KabobFilet mignon, skewered and charbroiled to perfection, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$16.99
Beef Koobideh KabobLean ground beef, skewered and charbroiled, served with grilled tomato and Basmati Rice$10.99
Beef Shish KabobMarinated chunks of filet mignon, skewered and charbroiled to perfection, with grilled bell peppers, onions and tomato, served with Basmati rice$18.99
Naderi KabobThe most delicious large chunks of marinated filet mignon, charbroiled to perfection, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice.$19.99
Chicken Berg KabobBoneless breast filet of chicken, skewered and charbroiled, grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$16.99
Chicken Soltani KabobBoneless breast filet of chicken and lean ground chicken, skewered and charbroiled with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$18.99
Boneless Chicken KabobBoneless breast and leg of chicken, skewered and charbroiled, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$14.99
Chicken Shish KabobMarinated chunks of chicken breast, skewered and charbroiled with bell peppers, onion, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$16.99
Chicken Kabob with BoneMarinated chunks of Cornish hen, skewered and charbroiled, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$13.99
Chicken Koobideh KabobLean ground chicken, skewered and charbroiled, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$11.99
Koobideh Combo KabobLean ground beef and chicken, skewered and charbroiled, grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$13.99
Boneless Lamb KabobBoneless tender chunks of spring lamb, skewered and charbroiled with bell peppers, onions, and grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$18.99
Lamb Chop KabobTender chunks of spring lamb with bone, charbroiled to perfection, with grilled tomato, served with Basmati rice$17.99
Mahi KabobFilet of white fish, especially seasoned, skewered and charbroiled, served with Basmati rice and Shirazi salad$18.99
Beverages
Orchids Dough $2.50
Soft DrinksChoice of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite$1.89
Ice TeaRegular or Raspberry$1.89
Bottled Dough $3.50
Hot Tea $1.89
Fruit JuicesCranberry, Orange or Pomegranate$2.99
Bottled Water $2.99
Coffee $1.89
Milk $1.89
Pink Lemonade $1.89
Desserts
BastaniHouse specialty ice cream with rose water, pistachios and saffron$4.99
FaloudehShredded iced flour in sweet rose water, starch and cardamom$4.99
Faloudeh-Bastani Combo (Makhlout)Combination plate of Faloudeh and Bastani$7.99
ZoulbiaA traditional delicacy made with flour, honey and rose water$2.55
BamiehA traditional delicacy made with flour, honey and rose water$1.89
BaghlavaA traditional delicacy made with flour, honey and rose water, pistachios and almonds$2.55
Fresh Pastrynapoleon or Tiramisu$4.99