Tahdig (Special Crispy Rice)
CA$12.99Saffron,Eggs,Yoghurt,Butter.
- Home
- Darvish Restaurant
- Menu
Persian Restaurant
Darvish Restaurant Menu
508 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1X9, Canada • 8 categories • 60 menu items
Albums Menu
10 photosDarvish Restaurant, located at 508 Yonge St in Toronto, celebrates traditional Persian cuisine with aromatic rice dishes, grilled meats, hearty stews, and refreshing beverages. The menu emphasizes fragrant saffron, carefully balanced spices, tender proteins, and fresh herbs. Generous portions offer satisfying value for casual lunches, family dinners, and group gatherings. Vegetarian choices and naturally gluten-free ingredients in certain dishes provide flexibility, although dietary requirements should be confirmed with staff. Rice-based meals and mild kebabs can also appeal to younger diners. The restaurant is particularly suited to lunch and dinner rather than breakfast.
Popular kebabs cost approximately CA$23-$40, with flavorful stews around CA$25. Homemade yogurt sides, crisp salads, Persian desserts, and traditional doogh complement the rich main courses.
Menu Highlights
1. Koobideh Kabob - Two skewers of seasoned minced beef, grilled until juicy and lightly charred. A customer favourite served with fragrant rice and grilled tomatoes.
2. Darvish Combo I - Combines succulent koobideh with saffron-marinated chicken shish kabob for a satisfying variety of grilled flavours.
3. Ghormeh Sabzi - Tender veal, fresh herbs, kidney beans, and dried lime create a deeply aromatic, pleasantly tangy Persian stew.
4. Fesenjoon - Chicken simmered with walnuts and pomegranate delivers a distinctive sweet-tart richness and velvety texture.
5. Lamb Shank - Slow-cooked lamb infused with saffron and herbs offers exceptional tenderness and comforting flavour.
6. Kashk-o-Bademjoon - Smoky grilled eggplant blended with turmeric, mint, and whey creates a creamy, savoury vegetarian favourite.
7. Tahdig - Golden, crispy saffron rice provides a delightful crunch and fragrant flavour, making it a memorable Persian specialty.
Side Orders
10 itemsSteamed Basmati Rice
CA$8.99Persian Spaghetti ( Macaroni )
CA$19.99Persian Spaghetti, Ground Beef, Tomato Past< salt, black Pepper, Red Pepper, Onion.
Saffron Barberry Rice
CA$8.99Fava Dill Rice
CA$8.99One Skewer Of Chicken Kabob
CA$13.99Tender grilled chicken pieces on a skewer.
Grilled Tomato
CA$0.99One Skewer Of Koobideh
CA$9.99One skewer of specially spiced minced beef.
Persian Bread
CA$3.99One Skewer Of Lamb Kabob
CA$12.99Selected pieces of lamb marinated in persian spices.
Appetizers
17 itemsKashk-O-Bademjoon (A)
CA$13.99grilled eggplant and turmeric mixed with whey and mint Served with Persian bread (8 Oz.)
Mast-E-Saadeh (A)
CA$7.99Fresh homemade yogurt dusted with dried mint and rose petals (8 Oz.).
Barely Soup - Soup-E-Jo (A)
CA$10.99Rich and tasty barely soup with chicken broth (12 Oz.).
Hummus (A)
CA$10.99Tasty homemade hummus (8 Oz.).served with Persian bread.
Pickles & Onion (A)
CA$4.99Persian pickled cucumber and fresh onion.
Mirza Ghasemi (A)
CA$13.99Grilled spicy eggplant and zucchini purée mixed with tomato and garlic Served with Persian Bread.(8 oz.).
Dip Platter (A)
CA$19.99Sample of each mirza ghasemi, mast-o-moosyr, olives and hummus.
Garden Salad (A)
CA$12.99Lettuce, tomato, cucumber with Persian Dressing (8 Oz).
Aash Reshteh (A)
CA$10.99Hearty soup of legumes, lentil and noodles topped with whey (12 oz.).
Persian Taster (A)
CA$25.99Sample of each dolmens barg, kashk-o-bademjoon, hummus and shirazi salad served with Persian Bread.
Mast-O-Moosyr (A)
CA$8.99Homemade yogurt with persian diced shallots (8 oz.).
Dolmeh-Barg (A)
CA$10.996 bite-sized grape leaves filled with rice and split peas.
Zeytoon Parvardeh (A)
CA$11.99Green olives marinated in walnut and pomegranate sauce (8 oz.).
Shirazi Salad (A)
CA$8.99Diced cucumber, tomato and onion in lemon I not olive oil (8 oz.).
Chicken Wings
CA$13.998 pcs marinated chicken wings
Mast-O-Khyar (A)
CA$8.99Homemade yogurt with diced cucumber and herbs (8 Oz.).
Special Crispy Rice (Tahdig)
CA$12.99Saffron, Rice , Eggs and Yogurt.
Desserts
3 itemsBamieh
CA$8.99Bamieh is an oval-shaped piece of sweet dough with flour, eggs saffron and rose water.
Baklava
CA$8.99A rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with walnuts, pistachios, and almonds.
Persian Rice Pudding (Shol E Zard)
CA$8.99Rice.Saffron.Sugar,Almond,Rose Water,Butter,Cardamon
Vegetarian
7 itemsPomegranate Walnut Mushroom Stew (V)
CA$22.99A traditional Persian stew with pomegranate paste, finely ground walnut and mushroom served with rice.(12oz)
Aash Reshteh (V)
CA$10.99Hearty soup of legumes ,herbs (parsley, leak, spinach, coriander), noodles topped with mint and whey.
Persian Taster (V)
CA$25.99Sample of each dolmeh barg, kashk-o-bademjoon, hummus and Shirazi salad.
Veggie Platter (V)
CA$15.99Tasty homemade hummus and Shirazi salad served with fava dill rice.
Kasha-O-Bademjoon (V)
CA$22.99Gilled eggplant and turmeric mixed with whey and mint served with rice.
Mirza Ghasemi (V)
CA$22.99Grilled spicy eggplant and zucchini purée with garlic and diced tomato with rice.
Dolmeh Barg (V)
CA$12.9910 bite-sized grape leaves filled with rice, split peas and spices.
Family Persian Platters
2 itemsMixed Kabob Platter (FP)
CA$259.99Eight skewers koobideh, four chicken shish kabob, four lam shish kabob with 10 rice and 10 grilled tomato.(Serves 10 People)
Mixed Stew Platter (FP)
CA$109.99Two green herbs, two aubergines and two pomegranate walnut stew with rice.
Stews
4 itemsGreen Herbs Veal Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi) (SR)
CA$24.99Petit veal brochettes with fresh herbs ( parsley, spinach, leeks, coriander ), kidney beans and dried lime.
Lamb Shank (SR)
CA$27.99Steamed lamb shank with herbs, turmeric and saffron.
Pomegranate Walnut Stew (Fesenjoon) (SR)
CA$24.99Traditional Persian stew with pomegranate paste, finely ground walnut and chunks chicken breast.
Aubergine Veal Stew (Gheymeh Bademjoon) (SR)
CA$24.99Fine pieces of veal with split peas, eggplant and dried lime, cinnamon and turmeric any tasty tomato sauce.
Drinks
3 itemsSoft Drink (Can)
CA$2.99Dough (Bottle)
CA$4.99Doogh is a savory yogurt-based beverage popular in Persian cuisine.
Water
CA$2.50Kabobs
14 itemsKoobideh Kabob (KR)
CA$24.99Two skewers of specially spiced mince beef.
Darvish Combo II (KR)
CA$31.99Combination of koobideh and lamb shish kabob.
Double Lamb Kabob (KR)
CA$32.99Two skewer of lamb shish kabob.
Darvish Combo I (KR)
CA$29.99Combination of koobideh and chicken shish kabob.
Barg Kabob (KR)
CA$36.99One skewer of marinated beef tenderloin served with rice and grilled tomato.
Darvish Combo III (KR)
CA$33.99Combination of chicken and lamb shish kabob.
Chicken Wings
CA$13.998 pcs marinated chicken wings.
Double Chicken Kabob (KR)
CA$33.99Two skewer of chicken shish kabob served with rice,persian bread, grilled tomato,sumac and choice of rice.
Darvish Platter (KR)
CA$48.99Combination of koobideh, chicken and lamb kabob served with two rice and two grilled tomato.(Serves 2 People)
Chicken Kabob (KR)
CA$22.99One skewer marinated boneless chicken breast.
Chicken Leg Kabob (KR)
CA$22.99Bone Less Chicken Leg Marinated In Saffron & Persian Spices, Served With Saffron Rice & Grilled Tomato.
Lamb Kabob (KR)
CA$21.99One skewer of marinated lamb shish kabob.
Salary (KR)
CA$29.99One Skewer of Koobideh and One Skewer of Chicken Leg Kebab (boneless ) Served With Saffron Rice and Grilled Tomato.
Torsh Kabob (KR)
CA$39.99Beef tenderloin marinated in walnut, pomegranate paste, olive oil and herbs.