Ayva Center in Houston, TX

2 Piece Vegetarian Eggrolls

$4

Eggrolls served with our special sweet chili sauce.

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

$4

Served with marinara sauce.

Jalapeno Poppers

$4

4 jalapeno poppers stuffed with cheddar cheese.

Potato Harra

$5

Diced potatoes fried with cilantro and spices.

Fried Cauliflower

$5

Served with tahini sauce.

Ayva Chicken Salad

$5

Persian chicken salad, eggs, green peas, diced carrots, chicken and pickles in special dressing.

Hummus

$5

Crushed garbanzo beans mixed with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and tahini sesame sauce. Add beef or chicken for an additional charge.

Baba Ganoush

$5

Roasted eggplant, infused with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sesame sauce and garlic.

Condensed Yogurt

$4

Greek Yogurt and Shallots

$5

Yogurt mixed with chopped shallots.

Greek Yogurt and Cucumbers

$5

Yogurt, cucumbers and mint.

Mixed Pickles

$4

Pickled vegetables with Persian spices.

Shirazi Salad

$5

Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, dry mint and lemon juice.

Tabouli

$5

Chopped parsley, green onions, mint, tomatoes, fine Bulgar mixed with fresh squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.

Stuffed Grape Leaves

$6

Stuffed with rice, vegetables and olive oil.

Appetizer Sampler

$10

Pick 4 appetizers.

2 Piece Kibbeh

$4

Special blend of lean ground beef with pine nuts covered with meat and bulgur crust.

2 Piece Samosa

$4

Vegetarian potato samosa served with sweet tamarind chutney. Vegetarian.

5 Piece Falafel

$4

Garbanzo beans blended with fresh herbs, fried and served with tahini sesame sauce. Vegetarian.

8 Piece Buffalo Wings

$8

Bone in wings tossed in Buffalo wing sauce served with celery, carrots and ranch.

8 Piece Lemon Pepper Wings

$8

Bone in wings tossed in lemon pepper seasoning served with celery, carrots and ranch.

Hummus Topped with Pine Nuts

$5

Vegetarian.

Kashk-E-Bademjan

$6

Seasoned sauteed eggplant prepared with caramelized onions, garlic, walnuts and sauteed mint with saffron mixed with koshk. Yogurt whey. Vegetarian.

Mast-O-Khyar

$4

Yogurt, cucumbers and mint, topped with crushed walnuts.

Mast-O-Musir

$4

Yogurt mixed with chopped shallots.

Olivieh

$5

Persian chicken salad, eggs, green peas, diced carrots, chicken and pickles in special dressing.

Plain Hummus

$4

Crushed garbanzo beans mixed with fresh lemon, juice, extra virgin olive oil and tahini sesame sauce. Vegetarian.

Plain Yogurt

$3

Torshi

$4

Pickled vegetables and persion way. Vegetarian.

Fattoush Salad

$9

Lettuce, tomatoes, mint, cucumber, onions, sumac, toasted pita bread, lemon and olive oil.

Classic Caesar Salad

$7

Greek Salad

$8

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese tossed in our Mediterranean vinaigrette dressing.

Ayva Garden Salad

$9

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, shredded cheese, dried cranberries, pine nuts and topped with avocado. Vegetarian.

Ayva Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken

$12

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, shredded cheese, dried cranberries, pine nuts and topped with avocado.

Ayva Garden Salad with Grilled Shrimp

$14

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, shredded cheese, dried cranberries, pine nuts and topped with avocado.

Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

$11

Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp

$13

Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken

$11

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese tossed in our Mediterranean vinaigrette dressing.

Greek Salad with Grilled Shrimp

$13

Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese tossed in our Mediterranean vinaigrette dressing.

Penne Salad with Grilled Chicken

$11

Mix of penne pasta, Kalamata olives cucumber, green bell peppers and cherry tomatoes tossed in extra virgin olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon juice topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Penne Salad with Grilled Shrimp

$13

Mix of penne pasta, Kalamata olives cucumber, green bell peppers and cherry tomatoes tossed in extra virgin olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon juice topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Beef Barg Kabob

$16

Heart of tenderloin, sliced, skirted and skewered traditional Persian style, marinated and mesquite broiled to perfection. Served with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes and vegetables.

Beef Chanjeh Kabob

$17

Filet mignon medallions marinated, skewered and mesquite broiled to perfection. Served with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes and vegetables.

Beef Sultani Kabob

$19

A combination of beef barg and beef koobideh. Served with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes and vegetables.

Chicken Barg Kabob

$15

Chicken breast, hand cut and skewered in a traditional Persian style, marinated and mesquite broiled to perfection. Served with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes and vegetables.

Jooheh Kabob

$15

A whole Cornish hen, marinated and mesquite broiled to perfection. Served with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes and vegetables.

Stuffed Chicken Kabob

$15

Red bell peppers and asparagus wrapped in skirted chicken fillet, marinated and mesquite broiled to perfection. Served with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes and vegetables.

Grilled Chicken with Pesto Sauce

$10

Grilled chicken fillet topped with our special creamy pesto sauce. Served with choice of penne paste and Alfredo sauce or garlic mashed potato.

Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Sauce

$10

Grilled chicken fillet topped with our special creamy lemon basil sauce that gives a tart taste to grilled chicken. Served with choice of penne paste and Alfredo sauce or garlic mashed potato.

Grilled Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

$10

Grilled chicken fillet topped with our special creamy mushroom sauce cooked with cooking wine that gives a sweet cinnamon flavor taste to the grilled chicken. Served with choice of penne paste and Alfredo sauce or garlic mashed potato.

Asian Chicken Fried Rice

$9

Chicken, carrots, green peas, green onions, crushed pepper and fried eggs with jasmine rice.

Asian Shrimp Fried Rice

$10

Shrimp, carrots, green peas, green onions, crushed pepper and fried egg with jasmine rice.

Asian Combination Fried Rice

$11

Chicken and shrimp fried rice.

Asian Veggie Fried Rice

$8

Carrots, green peas, green onions, crushed pepper and fried eggs with jasmine rice. Vegetarian.

Cranberry Rice

$5

Basmati rice with barberry and saffron. Vegetarian.

Baghali Polo

$5

Basmati rice with oil and fava beans. Vegetarian.

Zereshk Polo

$5

Basmati rice with barberry and saffron.

Chicken Penne Pasta

$10

Penne pasta, mushrooms, red bell peppers, green onions and grilled chicken in Alfredo sauce served with garlic bread.

Shrimp Penne Pasta

$12

Penne pasta, mushrooms, red bell peppers, green onions and sauteed jumbo shrimp in Alfredo sauce served with garlic bread.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

$11

Penne pasta mushroom, red bell peppers, green onions, jalapenos and spicy grilled chicken in our special habanero sauce served with garlic bread.

Pasta Primavera

$9

Penne pasta, mushroom, red bell peppers, green onions in Alfredo sauce topped with diced avocado served with garlic bread. Vegetarian.

Ayva Burger

$8

USDA beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, pickles and ayva burger.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

$8

Grilled chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, mayo and pesto.

Mushroom Burger

$9

USDA beef, lettuce, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms with our special burger sauce and pickles served with 1 side. Served with choice of side.

Fish Sandwich

$6

Breaded fish filet, lettuce, tomatoes and tartar sauce on french bread.

Gyros

$7

Carved mixed lamb and beef, onions, tomatoes and tzatziki gyro. Sauce served in pita bread.

Philly Steak

$7

Angus beef, sauteed onions, green pepper and mozzarella cheese served on French bread.

Falafel Sandwich

$6

Po-boy falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and tahini sauce. Served with choice of side. Vegetarian.

Ghormeh Sabzi

$9

Finely chopped parsley, scallions, cilantro, chives and fenugreek, sauteed and stewed with kidney beans and dried lime. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Ghormeh Sabzi with Beef

$11

Finely chopped parsley, scallions, cilantro, chives and fenugreek, sauteed and stewed with kidney beans and dried lime. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Ghormeh Sabzi with Lamb Shank

$16

Finely chopped parsley, scallions, cilantro, chives and fenugreek, sauteed and stewed with kidney beans and dried lime. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Fesenjan Special

$10

Sweet-n-tart stew, with grated walnuts, pomegranate juice and molasses. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs. Vegetarian.

Fesenjan with Chicken Special

$12

Sweet-n-tart stew, with grated walnuts, pomegranate juice and molasses. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Karafs Special

$9

Sauteed celery, mint and parsley. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs. Vegetarian.

Karafs with Beef Special

$11

Sauteed celery, mint and parsley. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Karafs with Lamb Shank Special

$16

Sauteed celery, mint and parsley. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Gheymeh Special

$9

Yellow split peas in saffron tomato sauce topped with sauteed onions and french fries. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs. Vegetarian.

Gheymeh with Beef Special

$11

Yellow split peas in saffron tomato sauce topped with sauteed onions and french fries. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Gheymeh with Lamb Shank Special

$16

Yellow split peas in saffron tomato sauce topped with sauteed onions and french fries. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Gheymeh Bademjan Special

$10

Gheyrmeh stew with sauteed eggplant. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs. Vegetarian.

Gheymeh Bademjan with Beef Special

$12

Gheyrmeh stew with sauteed eggplant. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Gheymeh Bademjan with Lamb Shank Special

$17

Gheyrmeh stew with sauteed eggplant. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Bamieh Special

$9

Sauteed okra in a saffron tomato sauce. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs. Vegetarian.

Bamieh with Beef Special

$11

Sauteed okra in a saffron tomato sauce. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Bamieh with Lamb Shanks Special

$16

Sauteed okra in a saffron tomato sauce. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Lamb Shank

$13

Lamb shank braised with special spices and flavors such as turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, cumin and nutmeg served in the juice served with dill rice. Served with bread, basmati rice and fresh herbs.

Ayva Rollet

$4

The Real Cheese Cake

$6

Chocolate Cake

$4

Baklava

$3

New York Style Cheesecake

$3

Persian Rollet

$3

Beef Koobideh Kabob

$11

2 skewers of seasoned ground beef mixed with onions and mesquite broiled to perfection.

Beef Kabob

$13

Tender chunks of prime beef mesquite broiled to perfection.

Chicken Koobideh Kabob

$11

2 skewers of seasoned ground beef mixed with onions and mesquite broiled to perfection.

Chicken Kabob

$13

Tender chicken medallions, marinated and mesquite broiled to perfection.

Cornish Hen Kabob

$15

A whole Cornish hen, marinated and mesquite broiled to perfection.

Ayva Mixed Grill

$18

Combination of beef kabb, koobideh and chicken kabob.

Fish Basket

$9

Shrimp Basket

$10

Fish and Shrimp Basket

$12

Chicken Tender Basket

$9

Wings Basket

$8

Ayva Pasta

$10

Penne pasta, mushrooms, red bell peppers, green onions in Alfredo sauce topped with avocado. Add grilled chicken and grilled shrimp for an additional charge. Veggie.

Ayva Cajun Pasta

$11

Penne pasta mushrooms, red bell peppers, green onions, jalapenos in our special habanero sauce topped with avocado. Add Grilled chicken or grilled shrimp for an additional charge. Veggie.

Asian Fried Rice

$8

Diced carrots, green peas, green onions, crushed pepper and fried eggs with jasmine rice. Add chicken fried rice, shrimp fried rice and combination fried rice for an additional charge. Veggie.

Ozarka Water

$1

16 oz. Bottled Sodas

$1.5