Place Category: Happy Hours, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Outside Dining, and Persian
Darya has offered Orange County residents and business professionals alike authentic Persian gourmet dining, at reasonable prices, for well over two decades.
It starts with our elegant and private mezzanine room. As you walk up the beautiful formal stairway, you’ll be mesmerized by the room’s beauty. Your eyes are likely to first notice the gorgeously lit chandeliers that bring perfect lighting to set the mood for any occasion.
Eloquent wall to wall French doors open to a beautiful balcony that over looks our fine dining area and grand piano. And there is just enough natural light for that fresh, open air cozy feeling.
Why has Darya in Santa Ana, CA been voted the #1 Persian gourmet restaurant in Orange County by the OC Register?
Darya Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeAppetizer
BORANI 8
A medley of deep eggplant, yogurt, onions, garlic and herbsMAUST’KHIAR 7
Combination of yogurt and chopped cucumber, flavored with mintMAUST’MOOSIER 8
A delicious yogurt flavored with chopped shallotsPANIR SABZI 8
A colorful plate of imported feta cheese, walnuts and fresh herbs (mint, basil, watercress, tarragon and radish).DOLEMEH 9
Cooked grape leaves, filled with ground beef, rice, tarragon, split peas, green onions, basil, parsley and fresh herbsTORSHI 6
Combinations of pickled fresh vegetablesSALAD OLIVEH 8
Potato & Chicken SaladHUMMUS 8
Garbanzo beans pureed with tahiniTABAULI 7
Crispy rice with one sauce (ask for availability)TADIG 8
Crispy rice with one sauce (ask for availability)TADIG 9
Crispy rice with two sauce (ask for availability)TADIG 10
Crispy rice with three sauce (ask for availability)Soup & Salad
ASH RESHTEH 8
Persian soup: fresh vegetables, noodles, pinto beans, Kashk(whey) flavored with sautéed garlic and mintBARLEY SOUP 8
chopped Barley, parsley,cilantro and shredded chickenPERSIAN SALAD (SHIRAZI) 7
Delicious marinated charbroiled, boneless breast and leg of chickenMIXED GREEN SALAD 9
Combination of iceberg lettuce, tomato, red cabbage, cucumbers, imported feta cheese, Greek olives and imported Greek pepper.CEASER SALAD 9
DARYA SALAD 10
Combination of iceberg lettuce, tomato, red cabbage, cucumbers, imported feta cheese, Greek olives, raisins, lentils, dates and fresh vegetables.STEAM FRESH JUMBO ASPARAGUS 8
SAUTEED FRESH VEGETABLES 8
Lunch special Entree
CHICKEN KOOBIDEH 10
One juicy strips of ground boneless breast of chickenCHICKEN KOOBIDEH – TWO SKEWERS 15
two juicy strips of ground boneless breast of chickenBONELESS CHICKEN KEBAB 15
Delicious marinated charbroiled, boneless breast and leg of chickenJUICY CHICKEN 17
Charbroiled chicken tender, marinated in our special sauce, served with garden salad and riceCHICKEN SHISH KEBAB 16
Thick chunks of charbroiled chicken breast, marinated in our special sauce with bell peppers, onions and tomato.CHICKEN KEBAB (WITH BONES) 16
Delicious marinated charbroiled, Cornish hen.CHELO KEBAB (KOOBIDEH) 10
one skewers of juicy strips of charbroiled seasoned ground beef.CHELO KEBAB (KOOBIDEH) TWO SKEWERS 15
two juicy strips of charbroiled seasoned ground beefSHISH KEBAB 16
Charbroiled juicy large chunks of filet mignon marinated, skewered with onions, tomatoes,green peppersBONELESS LAMB KEBAB 17
Our finest cut of charbroiled boneless baby spring lamb tenderloin marinated in our delicious Darya sauceWHITE FISH (FRIED OR B-B-Q) 17
Fresh filet of Lake Superior white fish marinated and charbroiledCHELO KOOBIDEH COMBINATION 16
One juicy strips of ground boneless breast of chicken and one juicy strips of charbroiled seasoned ground beef. Choice of soup or saladDaily Special
ALBALO POLO 14
Basmati rice mixed with black cherries served with boiled chicken. (Be careful of the cherry pits!)BAGHALI POLO 15
Basmati rice mixed with dill weed and lima beans, served with fresh seasoned boiled lamb shankLUBIA POLO 14
Basmati rice mixed with green beans, tomato sauce and diced beef, served with one skewer of ground beef kebab and shirazi saladZERESHK POLO 14
Basmati rice mixed with barberries and saffron served with boiled chickenADAS POLO 14
Basmati rice mixed with raisins, lentils, dates and saffron served with boiled chickenGHORMEH SABZI 15
Sauteed vegetables cooked with dried limes, beef shank red kidney beans and special seasonings, and side of Basmati rice.FESENJON 15
Fried walnut pomegranate sauce, mixed with boiled chicken and a side of Basmati riceGHEMEH BADEMJAN 15
Fried eggplant cooked in special tomato sauce, yellow peas, onion sauce, served with beef shank and a side of Basmati riceVEGETERIAN GHORMEH SABZI 13
Sauteed vegetables cooked with dried limes,red kidney beans and seasonings, side of Basmati riceVEGETERIAN FESENJON 13
Fried walnut pomegranate sauce and a side of Basmati riceVEGETERIAN GHEMEH BADEMJAN 13
Fried eggplant cooked in special tomato sauce, yellow peas, onion sauce,and a side of of Basmati riceDarya Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeAppetizer
Maust'moosier 6.95
A delicious yogurt flavored with chopped shallots.Torshi 5.95
Combinations of pickled fresh vegetables.Khiar-Shoor 5.95
Delicious imported pickles.Maust'khiar 6.95
Combination of yogurt and chopped cucumber, flavored with mint.Hummus 6.95
Garbanzo beans pureed with tahini.Panir Sabzi 6.95
A colorful plate of imported feta cheese, walnuts and fresh herbs (mint, basil, watercress, tarragon and radish).Borani 6.95
A medley of deep eggplant, yogurt, onions, garlic and herbs.Dolemeh 6.95
Cooked grape leaves, filled with ground beef, rice, tarragon, split peas, green onions, basil, parsley and fresh herbs.Salad Olivieh 6.95
Potato & chicken salad.Tabauli 6.95
Chopped parsley, onions and tomato.Combination Platters 16.95
Choice of three above.Shrimp - Cocktail 12.95
Tadig
Crispy Rice with One Sauce 6.95
Crispy Rice with Two Sauce 7.95
Crispy Rice with Three Sauce 8.95Persian Caviar MP
Soups
Ash Reshteh 6.95
Persian soup: fresh vegetables, noodles, pinto beans, kashk (whey) flavored with sauteed garlic and mint.Barley Soup 6.95
Chopped barley, parsley, cilantro and shredded chicken.Salads
Persian Salad (Shirazi) 6.95
Combination of fresh chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, onion, and our house dressing (olive oil, fresh lemon juice, black pepper).Mixed Garden Salad 7.95
Caesar Salad 7.95
Darya Salad 10.95
Combination of ice berg lettuce, tomato, red cabbage, cucumbers, imported feta cheese, greek olives, raisins, lentils, dates and fresh vegetables.Special Persian Rice with Meat
Albalo Polo 14.95
Basmati rice mixed with black cherries served with boiled chicken. (Be careful of the cherry pits!)Baghali Polo 14.95
Basmati rice mixed with dill weed and lima beans, served with fresh seasoned boiled lamb-shank.Lubia Polo 14.95
Basmati rice mixed with green beans, tomato sauce and diced beef, served with one skewer of ground beef kebab and shirazi salad.Zereshk Polo 14.95
Basmati rice mixed with barberries and saffron served with boiled chicken.Adas Polo 13.95
Basmati rice mixed with raisins, lentils, dates and saffron served with boiled chicken.Special Persian Stew (Sauce)
Ghormeh Sabzi 14.95
Sauteed vegetables cooked with dried limes, lamb shank, red kidney beans and special seasonings, served on side of basmati rice.Fesenjon 14.95
Fried walnut pomegranate sauce, mixed with boiled chicken and a side of basmati rice.Ghemeh Bademjan 14.95
Fried eggplant cooked in special tomato sauce, yellow peas, onion sauce, served with veal and a side of basmati rice.Chicken
All served with imported basmati rice and charbroiled tomato.Chicken Kebab (With Bones) 15.95
Delicious marinated charbroiled, cornish hen.Chicken Koobideh 13.95
Two juicy strips of ground boneless breast of chicken.Boneless Chicken Kebab 17.95
Delicious marinated charbroiled, boneless breast and leg of chicken.Chicken Barg 19.95
Thick strips of juicy marinated charbroiled boneless chicken breast.Chicken Shish Kebab 19.95
Thick chunks of charbroiled chicken breast, marinated in our special sauce with bell peppers, onions and tomato.Chicken Soltani 21.95
Combination of one strip of ground chicken and thick strip of juicy marinated charbroiled boneless chicken breast.Seafood
All served with basmati rice and choice of soup or salad.White Fish (Fried or B-B-Q) 21.95
Fresh filet of lake superior white fist marinated and charbroiled. Sabzi polo is served Fri, Sat, & Sun only.Shrimp Kebab 21.95
Marinated jumbo shrimps, charbroiled with onion, bell pepper and tomato.Fresh Atlantic Salmon 21.95
Fresh filet of salmon marinated and charbroiled. Sabzi polo is served fri, sat, & sun only.Sea Food Platter 30.95
Combination of shrimp, scallops and white fish.Beef & Lamb
All served with imported basmati rice and charbroiled tomato.Chelo Kebab (Koobideh) 13.95
Two skewers of juicy strips of charbroiled seasoned ground beef.Darya's Chengeh Kebab 18.95
Charbroiled juicy large chunks of filet mignon marinated our special sauce.Chelo Kebab Barg (Filet Mignon, U. S. D. A Choice) 20.95
Charbroiled of filet mignon marinated in our special sauce.Shish Kebab (Filet Mignon, U. S. D. A Choice) 24.95
Charbroiled juicy large chunks of filet mignon marinated, skewered with onions, tomatoes, green peppers.Chelo Kebab Soltani 24.95
Seasoned ground beef and filet mignon, u.s.d.a. Choice. A combination of charbroiled tenderloin beef, and strip of seasoned ground beef.Boneless Lamb Kebab 25.95
Our finest cut of charbroiled boneless baby spring lamb tenderloin marinated in our delicious darya sauce.Naderi Kebab 27.95
The most delicious and juicy chunks of center cut of filet mignon, marinated, in our special sauce.Combination Platters
Served with basmati rice, charbroiled tomato and choice of soup or salad.Chelo Kebab Koobideh Combination 14.95
Combination of one juicy strip of ground boneless chicken and one juicy strip of charbroiled seasoned ground beef.Shrimp and Chicken 27.95
Boneless Chicken and Shish Kebab 30.95
Seafood Platter 30.95
Combination of shrimp, scallops and white fish.Boneless Lamb and Filet Mignon 30.95
Shrimp, Boneless Chicken and Filet Mignon 34.95
Darya's Special Platter 34.95
Combination of boneless chicken, filet mignon, and white fish.Boneless Chicken, Lamb and Shish Kebab 34.95
Lamb, Filet Mignon and Shrimp 34.95
Boneless Chicken and Lamb 30.95
Vegetarian Plates
Steam Fresh Asparagus 6.95
Steam Fresh Vegetables 6.95
Veggie Skewers 5.95
Charbroiled bell pepper, onion and tomatoes.Special Persian Stew (Sauce) 12.95
Choice of Fesenjon or Ghormeh Sabzi or Ghemeh Bademjan with Out Meat 12.95
Served with basmati rice.Choice of Two Mixed Rice Borani and Veggie Skewers 14.95
Steamed white rice or albalo polo-basmati rice mixed with black cherries (be careful of the cherry pits) or baghali polo-basmati rice mixed with dill weed and lima beans or zereshk polo-basmati rice mixed with barberries and saffron. Or adas polo-basmati rice mixed with raisins, lentils, dates and saffron.
4 Course Meal 35.
Drink is not included. Extra plate charge 4.95Appetizer
Choice of: borani, dolmeh or hummus.Salad
Choice of: garden salad or persian salad.Entree
Choice of: boneless lamb kebab or shish kebab or chicken shish kebab or white fish.Dessert
Choice of any persian desert on menuDarya Happy Hour Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeMonday – Friday 4 PM to 7 PM
Only served in Bar and PatioHappy Hours Martini Madness
Pomegranate Martini 8.95
Blue Ice Vodka, Contreau Orange Liquor, Pomegranate Juice, Lemon Juice, Lemon Slice.Chocolate Mint Martini 8.95
Blue Ice , Crème De Cacao White, Crème to Cacao de Menthe.Vitamin C Martini 8.95
Blue Ice , Grapefruit Juice, Cranberry JuiceCosmopolitan Martini 8.95
Blue Ice , Cranberry Juice, Triple Sec, Rose Lime Juice.Darya Martini 8.95
Blue Ice , Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice.Absolute & Grey Goose Martinis 9.00
All Other Well Drinks 8.95
House White or Red Wine 7.95
Import & Domestic Beer 5.95
Premium Wine by Glass 9.00
Happy Hours Meal Menu
HALF CHICKEN 7.95
Delicious marinated charbroiled, Cornish Hen.BEEF KEBAB 7.00
One skewer of juicy strip of charbroiled seasoned ground beefDARYA’S FILET KEBAB 9.95
Half Skewer of juicy chunks of marinated filet mignonRACK OF LAMB 9.95
Two pieces of Rack of Lamb, served with mashed potatoesDOLEMEH 6.95
5 Cooked grape leaves, filled with ground beef, vegetables and fresh herbsHUMMUS 6.95
Garbanzo beans pureed with tahiniSALAD OLIVIEH 6.95
Potato & chicken salad.BORANI 6.95
A medley of deep eggplant, yogurt, onions, garlic & herbs