Authentic Persian Menu in Houston

Explore the authentic flavors of Persia at Aban Persian Restaurant in Houston. From tender kebabs to hearty stews and saffron rice, every dish is crafted with tradition and passion.

Appetizers

Kashk O Bademjan

Roasted eggplant blended with whey, caramelized onion, and mint.

$7.95

Mast O Khiar

Yogurt, cucumber, dry mint

$6.95

Baba Ghanouj

Smoky eggplant dip with tahini, lemon, and olive oil.

$6.95

Hummus

Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.

$6.95

Labneh

Strained yogurt dip finished with olive oil and herbs.

$6.95

Falafel

Crispy chickpea fritters with herbs and warm pita.

$6.95

Herb Plate

Fresh herbs, feta cheese, walnuts, and warm bread.

$5.95

Kibbeh

Crispy bulgur shells stuffed with seasoned beef and onions.

$8.95

Sambousik

Hand pies filled with cheese, spinach, or seasoned beef.

$7.95

Appetizer Sampler

A shareable sampler of Aban's favorite hot and cold appetizers.

$16.95

Soup & Salad

Barley Soup

Creamy barley soup simmered daily with vegetables and herbs.

$7.95

Greek Salad

Romaine, tomato, cucumber, olives, and feta with house dressing.

$8.95

Shirazi Salad

Finely chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, and parsley with citrus dressing.

$7.95

House Salad

Lettuce, carrot, cucumber, red cabbage

$7.95

Tabbouli

Parsley, bulgur, tomato, onion, lemon, and olive oil.

$7.95

Stews

Ghormeh Sabzi

Traditional herb stew with beef, red beans, dried lime, and saffron rice.

$15.95

Gheimeh

Yellow split pea stew with beef, tomato, fried potato, and saffron rice.

$13.95

Gheimeh Bademjan

Yellow split pea stew with beef, eggplant, tomato, and saffron rice.

$14.95

Rice & Sides

White Rice

Steamed white basmati rice

Baghali Polo

Dill rice with fava beans

$4.95

Zereshk Polo

Rice with dried barberries

$6.95

Feta Cheese

Feta cheese side

Bread

Fresh bread

Entrees

Beef Koobideh

Two skewers of seasoned ground beef with basmati rice and grilled tomato.

$13.95

Barg Kabab

Charbroiled beef tenderloin kebab with basmati rice and grilled tomato.

$20.95

Sultani Kabab

One skewer of barg and one skewer of koobideh with basmati rice and grilled tomato.

$23.95

Chenjeh Kabab

Marinated beef tenderloin cubes with basmati rice and grilled tomato.

$22.95

Combo Koobideh

One chicken koobideh skewer and one beef koobideh skewer with rice and tomato.

$13.95

Chicken Boneless

Saffron-marinated boneless chicken kebab with basmati rice and grilled tomato.

$14.95

Chicken Koobideh

Two skewers of seasoned ground chicken with basmati rice and grilled tomato.

$12.95

Chicken with Bone

Saffron-marinated chicken on the bone with basmati rice and grilled tomato.

$17.95

Zereshk Polo with Chicken

Half chicken served over barberry rice with saffron.

$18.95

Vaziri Kabab

Boneless chicken kebab and one koobideh skewer with basmati rice and grilled tomato.

$19.95

Lamb Chops

Four grilled lamb chops served with basmati rice and tomato.

$39.95

Lamb Shank

Slow-braised lamb shank served with basmati rice.

$20.95

Lamb Dizi

Traditional lamb, chickpea, potato, and dried lime stew served on Sundays only.

$18

Kaleh Pacheh

Traditional slow-simmered head and trotter soup available on Sundays only.

$18.95

Seafood

Salmon Kabab

Grilled salmon served with basmati rice and grilled vegetables.

$22.95

Shrimp Kabab

Grilled shrimp served with basmati rice and grilled vegetables.

$20.95

Seafood Combo

Salmon and shrimp combo served with basmati rice and grilled vegetables.

$24.95

Family Plates

Lamb Shoulder

Slow-cooked lamb shoulder platter built for sharing with rice and traditional sides.

$99.95

Mix Grill Family Platter

Two skewers of koobideh, two skewers of chicken boneless, and one skewer of barg served with dill rice or white rice.

$110

Aban Platter (6–8 People)

Two skewers of koobideh, two skewers of chicken boneless, one skewer chicken with bone, one skewer of barg, one skewer of chenjeh; served with dill rice, white rice, barberry rice

$160