Heidar Baba Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Heidar Baba, a delightful gem located at 1511 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA. This Persian restaurant offers an authentic culinary experience that immerses you in the rich flavors of Persian cuisine.
The menu is a veritable treasure trove of traditional dishes, featuring Koobideh, Barg, and a delectable Ghormeh Sabzi. Each dish is expertly prepared, with generous portions that leave diners satisfied. The ambience is clean and chic, creating a warm environment that enhances your meal.
- Customer favorites: Beef koobideh, chicken breast, and muste musir.
- Highlight: The beloved Tadigh, a crispy rice dish, is a must-try.
- Service: Warm and friendly, ensuring a welcoming experience.
At Heidar Baba, expect not just a meal, but a taste of Persian heritage that makes you yearn for a return visit.
Kebabs a la Carte
Salmon Kebab A La Carte
Skewer Of Chili Kebab A La Carte
Vegetarian Kebab A La Carte
Vegetarian.
Chicken Kebab A La Carte
Served with a choice of style.
Spicy Koobideh Kebab A La Carte
Spicy.
Skewer Of Tomato Kebab A La Carte
Beef Koobideh Kebab A La Carte
Lamb Koobideh Kebab A La Carte
Shish Kebab A La Carte
Lamb Filet Kebab A La Carte
Chicken Koobideh Kebab A La Carte
Skewer Of Onion Kebab A La Carte
Shrimp Kebab A La Carte
Lamb Shank Kebab A La Carte
Rack Of Lamb Kebab A La Carte
Barg Kebab A La Carte
Spicy Koobideh Lunch
One skewer of a choice of seasoned spicy koobideh served with a side of basmati rice and a grilled tomato. Spicy.
Steak Shish Kebab Lunch
One skewer of shish kebab served with a side of basmati rice and a grilled tomato.
Gheimeh Lunch
Delicious mixture of yellow split peas, tomato sauce, dry lemon and beef. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Kebab Lunch
One skewer of chicken kebab served with a side of basmati rice and a grilled tomato. Served with a choice of style.
Gheimeh Bademjoon Lunch
Sauteed eggplant cooked in special tomato sauce with yellow split peas, beef and onion. Served with basmati rice.
Addas Polo Lunch
Lentil basmati rice mixed with raisins, dates and onions served with choice of meat.
Ghormeh Sabzi Lunch
Fresh vegetables of parsley, leeks, spinach, green onion and cilantro finely chopped and sauteed. Combined with red kidney beans and sirloin steak and served with basmati rice.
Koobideh Lunch
One skewer of seasoned koobideh served with a side of basmati rice and a grilled tomato. Served with a choice of style.
Zereshk Polo Lunch
Barberry mixed with basmati rice and served with a choice of chicken and a grilled tomato.
Lunch Menu
Entrees
Chicken Koobideh
Two skewers of ground chicken mixed with grated onions and cooked on an open fire. Served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili.
Barg
Selected house-marinated tender cuts of filet mignon. Served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili.
Lamb Soltani
Combination of lamb filet and lamb koobideh. Served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili. Serves two people.
Lamb Filet
Tender and juicy lamb filet served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili.
Chicken Kebab
Tender chicken, house-marinated and cooked over an open fire. Served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili. Served with a choice of style.
Beef Koobideh
Two skewers of seasoned ground beef mixed with grated onions and cooked on an open fire. Served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili.
Chicken Soltani
Combination of chicken kebab and chicken koobideh. Served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili. Serves two people.
Kale Pache
Beef Soltani
Combination of Barg and koobideh. Served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili. Serves two people.
Veggie Kebab
One skewer of assorted vegetables, cooked over an open fire and served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili.
Heidar Baba Supreme
Two skewers of koobideh, two Barg, one white chicken, one dark chicken, six plates of rice, and a choice of six sides. Serves six people.
Shish Kebab
Steak. House-marinated steak served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili.
Lamb Koobideh
Two skewers of seasoned ground lamb mixed with grated onions and cooked on an open fire. Served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili.
Koobideh Combo
Chicken and beef. One skewer of ground chicken and one skewer of ground beef mixed with grated onions and cooked over an open fire. Served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili.
Heidar Baba
Combination of Soltani and chicken kebab. Served with three plates of basmati rice and a choice of three sides. Serves three people.
Spicy Koobideh
Two skewers of a choice of spicy koobideh mixed with grated onions and cooked on an open fire. Served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili. Spicy.
Salmon Kebab
House-marinated salmon served with basmati rice, grilled tomato and chili.
Rack Of Lamb
Five pieces of delicious bone-in lamb served with 1/2 basmati rice, 1/2 vegetables, grilled tomato and chili.
Whole Roasted Chicken
Spicy Hummus
Spicy.
Kotlet Beef
Four pieces of beef and potato patty, pan-fried and served with tomato and pita bread.
Olvieh
Diced boiled potatoes, carrots, brined dill pickles, green peas, eggs, onions and diced boiled chicken with salt, pepper and mayonnaise.
Torshi
Mixed pickles.
Kashke Bademjoon
Cooked eggplant sauteed with onions.
Tahdig
Crispy basmati rice served with a choice of one stew.
Maste Khiar
Yogurt mixed with cucumber.
Tahdig 1/2 & 1/2
Crispy basmati rice served with a choice of one stew.
Zaboon
Baba Ghanoush
Spread made from ground eggplant, sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon and garlic.
Kotlet Chicken
Four pieces of ground chicken and potato patty, pan-fried and served with tomato and pita bread.
Salad Shirazi
Sliced cucumber, tomato and onion marinated in olive oil and sour grape juice.
Dolmeh
Five pieces.
Hummus
Dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas and blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic.
Maste Musir
Yogurt mixed with shallots.
Appetizers
Specialty Plates
Ghormeh Sabzi Plate
Fresh vegetables of parsley, leeks, spinach, green onion and cilantro finely chopped and sauteed. Combined with red kidney beans and sirloin steak and served with basmati rice.
Gheimeh Plate
A delicious mixture of yellow split peas, tomato sauce, dry lemon and beef. Served with basmati rice.
Addas Polo Plate
Lentil basmati rice mixed with raisins, dates, onions and a choice of meat.
Fesenjoon Plate
Cooked walnuts with pomegranate sauce and chicken breast. Served with basmati rice.
Zereshk Polo Plate
Barberry mixed with basmati rice and served with chicken and a grilled tomato.
Gheimeh Bademjoon Plate
Sauteed eggplant cooked in special tomato sauce with yellow split peas, beef and onion. Served with basmati rice.
Beef Neck With Bone Plate
Served with a choice of side.
Loobia Polo Plate
Basmati rice mixed with green beans, beef and tomato sauce.
Albaloo Polo Plate
Sour cherry rice served with a choice of meat and a grilled tomato.
Baghali Polo Plate
Dill rice served with lima beans, a choice of meat and a grilled tomato.
Barley Soup
Loaded with nutritious veggies, tender beef and plump barley.
Chicken With Salad
Ash Reshteh
Greek Salad
Garden salad with feta cheese and olives.
Garden Salad
Small Garden Salad
Soups and Salad
Fast Food
Chicken Wrap
Mushroom Burger
Steak Wrap
Koobideh Lamb Wrap
Chicken Nuggets
10 pieces.
Koobideh Wrap
Served with a choice of style.
Veggie Burger
Koobideh Chicken Wrap
Chicken Wings
Six pieces. Served with a choice of style.
Chicken Strips
Five pieces.
Cheeseburger
Chicken Burger
Side Of Fries
Hamburger
Serve with a french fries.