Persian/Iranian ~ Mediterranean ~ Vegan 512-382-1454 www.Caspiangrillaustin.com

Food As Medicine (FAM) Introduction: Persian has been used as medicine for thousands of years in Persia. The concepts of “Gharmi” or heat, and “Sardi”or cold, have been used to indicate the energy state of body. Gharmi state is when your body exhibits high levels of energy, while Sardi indicates lethargic state of body. Different food ingredients bring Gharmi or Sardi to our bodies, when consumed. The traditional treatments as compiled and depicted by Avicenna (980-1037 AD), paved the way for the science behind such modalities as FAM. It is very common in the Middle Eastern countries that a doctor, after the medical evaluation, would provide prescription along with food type restrictions or recommendations, to help with the treatment outcome. The symbols of G1/G2/G3 or S1/S2/S3, next to any item, indicate the degree of Gharmi or Sardi for that dish. N is used for Neutral . We provide regular seminars to teach about the use of Gharmi or Sardi principles. You can register with MEETUP.COM and become a member of "FOOD AS MEDICINE MEETUP- AUSTIN" to receive updates about the FAM gatherings or offerings.

Appetizers

AZ1. Mirza Ghassemi**G3...... 7.50 Smokey infused with , tomatoes, , mint, topped with fried egg; served with bread. AZ2. Kashke Bademjan**G3...... 7.50 Roasted eggplant infused with onions, garlic, , mint and Goat (kashk); served with bread. AZ3. Cheese & Herbs Platter (Sabzi Plate) **G1...... 6.50 Fresh Seasonal herbs, Feta cheese, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, Onions, olives and walnuts; served with bread. AZ4. Yogurt & Shallot Dip (Must-o- Museer)**G1...... 5.99 Creamy yogurt infused with Persian shallots (Museer), garlic, onions and mint; served with bread.

AZ5. Yogurt & Cucumber Dip (Must-o- Khiar)**S2...... 5.99 Creamy yogurt infused with chopped cucumbers, onions and mint; served with bread.

AZ6. Yogurt & Spinach Dip (Borani-Esfanaj)**S1...... 5.99 Creamy yogurt infused with spinach, onions, garlic and mint; served with bread. AZ7. Sour Pickled Vegetables ()*S1...... 5.99 Traditional Persian seasonal vegetables aged in vinegar, herbs and seasonings.

AZ8. Tah Digh (Stuck Rice with Gheymeh stew topping) *G1...... 6.50 Delicious crispy/chunky rice form the bottom of the pot topped with only vegan Gheymeh.

AZ9. Caspian Flat Bread G1...... 7.99 Crispy flat bread layered with Caspian seasonings, Zatar seasonings, sesame seeds, Mediterranean blend cheese, feta cheese, tomatoes and onions, Black olives, topped with and sauce. Add Gyro meat for....$3.00 AZ10. Caspian Beets and Feta *G1...... 6.50 Beets, aged and treated with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, mixed with Caspian seasonings & herbs, topped with feta cheese.

Soup and Salads

S1. Persian Lentil Soup (Adasi)*S1...... …...... Cup / Bowl...... 3.50 / 5.99 Persian traditional Homemade Lentil soup, mixed with , potatoes, garlic and mint cooked in an aromatic vegetable broth and lemon juice.

S2. Persian Salad (Salad Shirazi)*S1...... Cup / Bowl...... 3.99 / 6.99 Chopped tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, mixed with mint, olive oil, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar.

S3. Greek Salad*S1 ...... …....7.99 Combination of shredded iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, Tzatziki, feta cheese and olives.

S4. Salmon Salad*S2...... …...... 16.99 House Salad topped with 8-oz grilled Salmon filet, homemade Yogurt sauce (Tzatziki) and feta cheese.

Extra Bread $1.25, Extra Feta cheese $1.50(4 pieces), Extra Tzatziki sauce $1.00.

Extra Dishes for sharing on any item add $1

*-Indicates Gluten Free (GF) **-Indicates GF, if side of bread is not consumed -18% gratuity may be added to the parties of 4 or more

Kabobs and Grill Entree's

K1. Kabob Koobideh & Bread N...... 11.99 Two skewers of Juicy ground beef kabobs served over bread, with sides of onions and grilled tomatoes. K2. Kabob Koobideh & Rice* N…...... 12.99 Two skewers of Juicy ground beef kabobs served over fluffy rice, with sides of onions and grilled tomatoes. K3. Beef Barg* N……………………………………………………………...... 16.99 One Skewer of sliced thin Angus Beef filet Mignon kabob marinated and grilled to perfection, served over fluffy saffron rice, with side of onions and grilled tomatoes. K4. Beef Sultani* N…...... 19.99 Combination of one Skewer Beef filet Mignon kabob and one skewer of juicy ground beef kabob, served over fluffy saffron rice, sides of onions and grilled tomatoes. K5. Mix Koobideh*S1……….……..…………………...... …………..……...... 14.99 Combination of one skewer ground beef kabob and one skewer ground chicken kabob, served over fluffy saffron rice, side of onions and grilled tomatoes. K6. Makhsoos*S1………………………………...... ………………...…………..……...... 16.99 Combination of one skewer ground beef kabob and one skewer chicken tender kabob, served over fluffy saffron rice, side of onions and grilled tomatoes. K7. Chicken Koobideh*S1…...... ,...... 14.99 Two skewers of ground chicken kabobs served over fluffy saffron rice, sides of onions and grilled tomatoes. K8. Chicken Fillet*S1……………..……...... ………...... ………………...... 13.99 One skewer of charbroiled marinated chicken tenderloin served over fluffy saffron rice, sides of onions and grilled tomatoes. K9. Chicken Sultani* N…...... 17.99 Combination of one skewer of charbroiled marinated chicken tenderloin and one skewer of juicy ground chicken kabob Served over fluffy saffron rice, sides of onions and grilled tomatoes. K10. Zereshk Polo & Morgh*……...... …...... 16.99 One skewer of charbroiled marinated chicken tenderloin over fluffy saffron rice & sour barberries mixed with , almonds and sides of onions and grilled tomatoes.

K11. Adas Polo & Morgh*S1…...... 16.99 One skewer of charbroiled marinated chicken tenderloin with fluffy rice infused with lentils and golden raisins with sides of onions and grilled tomatoes. K12. Lamb Chengeh*G1…….……...... 21.99 One skewer of charbroiled marinated Lamb fillet served over Dill rice, sides of onions and grilled tomatoes. K13. Shish-leek*G1.…...... 21.99 Charbroiled marinated Lamb chops served over Dill rice, sides of onions and grilled tomatoes.

Zereshk polo/Barberry rice substitute $3.99 Complete serving $6.50 A mixture of sautéed onions, sweet and sour barberries, pistachios, almonds and mixed with saffron rice

Adas polo/Lentil rice substitute $3.99 Complete serving $6.50 A mixture of sautéed onions, golden raisins, lentils, dash of and Persian spices mixed with saffron rice

Baghali polo/Dilled rice substitute $3.99 Complete serving $6.50 A mixture of sautéed onions, lima beans, Dills and Persian seasoning mixed with saffron rice

Extra Bread $1.25, Extra Feta cheese $1.50 (4 pieces), Extra Tzatziki sauce $1

Extra Dishes for sharing on any item add $1

*-Indicates Gluten Free (GF) **-Indicates GF, if side of bread is not consumed -18% gratuity may be added to the parties of 4 or more

Persian Stews

ST1. Fesenjan (Chicken Stew)*G3………………………………………………………………………………………………...………...14.99 Chicken breast sautéed in puree of sweet and sour sauce, saffron ,walnuts puree; served with fluffy saffron rice. ST2. *S2……………………………………………………………………………...... …………….13.99 Chunks of beef sautéed with fresh green herbs, red kidney beans, and sundried limes, Persian seasoning; served with fluffy saffron rice. ST3. Bademjan (Beef & Stew)* G1………………………………………………………………..…...... 12.99 Chunks of beef sautéed in special tomato sauce, fried eggplant and sour grapes and sun dried limes; served with fluffy saffron rice. ST4. Gheymeh (Beef & Fried Potatoes Stew)*G1…………………………………………………………………...... ……12.99 Chunks of beef sautéed in special tomato sauce, yellow split peas and fried potatoes and sun dried limes; served with fluffy saffron rice.

Caspian Specials CS1. Akbar Joojeh*S1…………………...... …Half / Full...... 14.99 / 17.99 Crispy fried Marinated Cornish hen with side of pomegranate/walnuts sauce, served over fluffy saffron rice.

CS2. Lamb Shank*G2…………..…...... ……………...... …...... 16.99 A whole Lamb shank, simmered with special Persian sauce, cooked to perfection, served over fluffy Dill rice. CS3. Mahi*S1………………………...... ………………...... 18.99 Marinated 8-oz grilled Salmon, charbroiled to perfection, served over Dill rice.

Zereshk polo/Barberry rice substitute $3.99 Complete serving $6.50 A mixture of sautéed onions, sweet and sour barberries, pistachios, almonds and mixed with saffron rice

Adas polo/Lentil rice substitute $3.99 Complete serving $6.50 A mixture of sautéed onions, golden raisins, lentils, dash of cinnamon and Persian spices mixed with saffron rice

Baghali polo/Dilled rice substitute $3.99 Complete serving $6.50 A mixture of sautéed onions, lima beans, Dills and Persian seasoning mixed with saffron rice

Extra Bread $1.25, Extra Feta cheese $1.50 (4 pieces), Extra Tzatziki sauce $1.00

Extra Dishes for sharing on any item add $1

*-Indicates Gluten Free (GF) **-Indicates GF, if side of bread is not consumed -18% gratuity may be added to the parties of 4 or more

Vegan Appetizers

V1. Eggplant & Herbs (Mirza Ghasemi)**G3...... 6.99 Smokey eggplant infused with garlic, tomatoes, onion and mint; served with bread. V2. Fresh Herbs & Vegetables (Sabzi Plate)**G1...... 6.50 Fresh Seasonal herbs, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, Onions, olives and walnuts; served with bread. V3. Tah Digh (Stuck Rice with Gheymeh stew topping) *G1...... 6.50 Delicious crispy/chunky rice form the bottom of the pot topped with only vegan Gheymeh. V4. Pickled Vegetables (Torshi)*S1...... 5.99 Traditional Persian seasonal vegetables aged in vinegar, herbs and seasonings.

V5. Caspian Beets*G1...... 5.99 Beets, aged and treated with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, mixed with Caspian seasonings & herbs. V6. Lentil Soup (Adasi)*S1 ...... …...... Cup / Bowl...... 3.50 / 5.99 Persian traditional Homemade Lentil soup, mixed with onion, potatoes, garlic and mint cooked in an aromatic vegetable broth and lemon juice. V7. Grilled vegetable*S1...... 4.99 One skewer of grilled vegetables, (zucchini, squash, bell paper, sweet paper, onion, tomatoes) marinated with Persian seasoning and lime juice. V8. Vegan Salad* S1...... …...... 5.99 Combination of Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, shredded iceberg lettuce, cilantro, sumac, herbs and lemon juice V9. Persian Salad (Salad Shirazi)*S1...... Cup / Bowl...... 3.99 / 6.99 Chopped tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, mixed with mint, olive oil ,lemon juice and balsamic vinegar

Vegan Wraps and Entrée's

V10. Soy Kabob Wrap S1…………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….…………..10.99 One skewer grilled soy kabob, lettuce, onions, tomato herbs, wrapped with pita bread served with small side of house salad. Add Fries...... 2.99 V11. Soy Kabob & Rice (Vegan Kabob)*…………………………………………………………………………....……………..…..13.99 Two skewers of ground soy kabob, infused with onions and herbs, grilled to perfection, served with fluffy saffron rice, sides of onions & grilled tomatoes V12. Vegan Gheymeh Stew*G1...... 12.99 Persian fried potatoes and yellow split peas, simmered with special tomato sauce and sun dried limes in aromatic vegetable broth and lemon juice; served with fluffy saffron rice. V13. Eggplant Plate*G2…………………………………….……………………..…....………...... …...... 11.99 Smokey eggplant infused with garlic, tomatoes, onion, mint topped with jalapeno served with fluffy saffron rice . V14. Persian Biryani plate*S1……………………………………………….………………………………...... ……………..…..…….13.99 Rice medley comprising of soy, carrots, green beans, tomatoes, Potatoes, onions, green peas, bell pepper served with cup of Lentil soup and house salad

Zereshk polo/Barberry rice substitute $3.99 Complete serving $6.50 A mixture of sautéed onions, sweet and sour barberries, pistachios, almonds and mixed with saffron rice

Adas polo/Lentil rice substitute $3.99 Complete serving $6.50 A mixture of sautéed onions, golden raisins, lentils, dash of cinnamon and Persian spices mixed with saffron rice

Baghali polo/Dilled rice substitute $3.99 Complete serving $6.50 A mixture of sautéed onions, lima beans, Dills and Persian seasoning mixed with saffron rice

*-Indicates Gluten Free (GF) **-Indicates GF, if side of bread is not consumed -18% gratuity may be added to the parties of 4 or more

Mediterranean

Salads ~ Wraps ~ Entrée

Greek Salad Combination of shredded iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, Tzatziki, feta cheese and olives

Wraps Meat, Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, Tzatziki and feta cheese, wrapped with pita bread

Plates Fluffy saffron rice topped with meat, seasoning, Tzatziki, feta cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers

M1. Gyro Salad...... 10.99

M2. Gyro wrap…………...... 10.99

M3. Chicken Shawarma salad……………….…...... 10.99

M4. Chicken Shawarma wrap……………………...... 10.99

M5. Chicken Shawarma plate………………….…...... 11.99

M6. Lamb Shawarma Salad………………………...... 12.99

M7. Lamb Shawarma wrap…………………….…...... 12.99

M8. Lamb Shawarma plate…………………………...... 13.99

M9. Ground Beef kabob wrap………………………..…...... 9.99

M10. Ground Chicken kabob wrap…………...... 10.99

Add Fries...... 2.99

Extra Bread $1.25, Extra Feta cheese $1.50(4 pieces),Extra Tzatziki sauce $1

Extra Dishes for sharing on any item add $1

Non-alcoholic Drinks Desserts

Soft Drinks (with one refill) 2.65 Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Dr. Pepper Persian (Turkish) Coffee (no refill) 3.99 Persian ice cream* (Akbar Mashti) 5.25 Persian Hot Tea (with refill, per person) 2.65 (Texas size) 5.50 Iced Tea (with refill, per person) 2.65 Yogurt Drink (Doogh, no refill) 3.50 Ask wait staff for Day special Desserts

*-Indicates Gluten Free (GF) **-Indicates GF, if side of bread is not consumed -18% gratuity may be added to the parties of 4 or more