Yalda - Atlanta Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Yalda - Atlanta, a Persian/Iranian wine bar and Middle Eastern restaurant located at 980 Howell Mill Rd Unit 4 Atlanta, GA 30318. Known for its artisanally crafted Persian and Middle Eastern plates, the menu offers a blend of classic Persian beverages and innovative cocktails. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes like salmon kabobs, eggplant dip, chicken wings, and chicken barg served with raisin and lentil rice. The ambiance at Yalda is described as warm, vibrant, and inviting, creating a delightful urban Persian escape for diners. The staff provides attentive and genuinely kind service, further enhancing the dining experience. With a focus on fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, Yalda has carved a unique niche in Atlanta's Mediterranean cuisine scene, making it a must-visit restaurant for anyone craving top-notch Persian cuisine.
Dessert
Baklava
Assortment of pistachio & walnut baklavas. Served with Persian ice cream
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
Pomegranate Cheesecake
Manouri cheese & pomegranate sauce
Persian Ice Cream Sandwich
Vanilla ice cream with saffron, rose water & pistachios sandwiched between two crisped vanilla wafers
Pomegranate Faloodeh
Lime & rose water granita with pomegranate infused rice noodles
Persian Ice Cream
Rose water, pistachio, saffron
Pistachio Milk Cake
Layered soaked sponge cake, pistachio whipped cream
The Longest Night
Vodka, pomegranate syrup, lemon, orange bitters, charred sage
Midnight Star
Piggyback rye, foro amaro, prohibition bitters, star anise
Majnoon
Tequila, ancho reyes verde, lime, jalapeno syrup
Mitra's Habibi
Contains dairy. Conniption gin, saffron bitters, lemon, sumac syrup, honey
Hafez's Last Word
Contains tree nut. Tres erres pisco, amaro, lime, passion fruit, orgeat, red wine float
Tipsy Sabzi
Desolas mezcal, basil, lime, mint, cucumber
Gheyrati
Old forester, angostura, demerara syrup, lime, d. O. M. Benedictine, boomsma
Gherti
Compass box artist blend, orange, angostura, aperol, nardini l'amaro
Jigar Tala
Tito's vodka, lemon, turmeric/cardamom syrup, saffron liquer, pineapple amaro
Drunken Rabbit
El silencio mezcal, lemon, mint, strawberry preserve, carpano, clasico
Espresso Martini
Tito's vodka, simple syrup, espresso liquer, hot espresso
Yalda's Espresso Martini
Papa's pilar rum, demerara syrup, espresso liquer, hot espresso
Louis Jadot Beaujolais, Gamay, France
Stoller Pinot Noir, Oregon
Devil's Corner Pinot Noir, Australia
Enemigo Mio Garnacha Jumilla, Spain
Renato Ratti Nebbiolo, Italy
Chateau Bellevu Blend Bordeaux, France
Messaya Le Combier, Lebanon
The Stag Cabernet, Paso Robles
Frei Brothers Cabernet, Sonoma County
Obsidian Cabernet, Lake County
Kindzmarauli Semi Sweet, Georgia
Yllera Vendimia Temperanillo, Spain
Kavaklidere Yakut, Turkey
Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy
Fazeli Yalda Temecula, Ca
John Duval Shiraz, Australia
Piatelli Grand Reserve Malbec, Argentina
Driopi Reserve, Greece
Tselepos Avlotopi, Greece
Tselepos Kokinomilos, Greece
Drood
Batasiolo Barolo, Italy
Darioush Caravan, Napa Valley
Fazeli Shiraz Temecula, Ca
Fazeli Baba Joon Temecula, Ca
Fazeli Ferdowsi Temecula, Ca
Fazeli Khayyam Temecula, Ca
Chateau Musar Red, Lebanon
Massaya Gold Reserve, Lebanon
Roda Reserva Temperanillo, Spain
Quilt Reserve Cabernet, Napa Valley
Piper Rose Brut, Sonoma California
Los Monteros, Cava Brut, Spain
Villa Sandi Prosecco, Italy
Tselepos Amalia Brut, Greece
Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut
Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Bravium Chardonnay, California
Bodyguard Chardonnay, California
Torresella, Venezia Pinot Grigio, Italy
Vollmer Pfalz Riesling, Germany
Clarendelle Bordeaux Rose, France
La Montebello Moscato, Italy
Paul Buisse Touraine, France
Kavaklidere Cankaya, Turkey
Casa Rojo Haru Rose, Spain
Biblia Chora Areti, Greece
Amethystos Blanc, Greece
Darioush Chardonay, Napa Valley
Scofflaw
Terrapin
Tropicalia
Almazza
Mythos
Peroni
Stella
Beverages
Spread Tasting
Choose spreadsno add ons included
Kashk Bademjoon
Fried eggplant, cream of whey, mint, crispy onion and garlic
Mast Kheyar
Yogurt, Persian cucumber, mint, raisin
Mirza Ghasemi
Smoked eggplant, tomato, garlic
Beet Borani
Yogurt, beets, creme fraiche
Hummus
Ground chickpea, garlic, tahini, evoo$ lamb shawarma meat | $ pickled mushrooms
Za'atar Labneh
Strained yogurt, za'atar, evoo$ lamb shawarma meat | $ pickled mushrooms
Lamb Loghmeh
Lamb koobideh, pickled red onion, pickles, tomato, harissa aioli, zhoug, naan
Chicken Bites
Chicken koobideh, pickled red onion, pickles, tomato, harissa aioli, zhoug, naan
Shrimp Saganaki
Roasted pepper stew, cherry tomato, feta
Falafel
Chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, cumin, mint, tahini, naan
Roasted Haloumi Cheese
Pickled mushroom, white truffle oil
Chicken Wings
Grilled chicken wings, harissa aioli
Zeytoun Parvardeh
Marinated castelvetrano olives, pomegranate, walnut, garlic
Beef Kibbeh
Kashkaval cheese, bulgur, tzatziki
Salmon Kabob
Saffron marinated skin on filet, fava beans & dill rice
Fish & Rice
Fish of the day, fava beans & dill tahdig, mild green zhoug
Veggie Stew
Tomato broth, chickpea, potato, cauliflower, carrot, zucchini, squash
Veggie Kabob
Our garden's seasonal vegetables on open flame, saffron basmati rice
Falafel Plate
Hummus, couscous salad, tahini, saffron basmati rice
Koobideh Kabob
Ground chuck, hanger, brisket & ground beef, saffron basmati rice
Beef Shish Kabob
Tenderloin, seasonal vegetables, saffron basmati rice
Soltani Kabob
Beef koobideh kabob, beef barg kabob, saffron basmati rice
Hanger Steak
Open flame, fattoush salad
Chenjeh
Marinated beef sirloin, saffron basmati rice
Chicken Koobideh
Ground chicken in a citrus marinade, harissa, saffron basmati rice
Chicken Shish Kabob
Chicken breast in a citrus marinade, mkt vegetables, saffron basmati rice
Chicken Kabob
Saffron roasted chicken breast, saffron basmati rice
Chicken Barg
Marinated pounded chicken breast, saffron basmati rice
Lamb Shank
Braised for hours, chickpea, potato, saffron tomato broth, fava beans & dill rice
Lamb Kabob
Lamb sirloin, mint, yogurt marinade, lentil & raisin rice
Lamb Koobideh
Minced lamb sirloin, saffron basmati rice
Lamb Neck
Spiced and braised lamb, cauliflower puree, toasted za'atar naan, lamb jus
Lamb Chops
marinated, latholemono, oregano, garlic, thyme, lentil & raisin rice
Harissa
Assortment of peppers, parsley, tomato
Harissa Aioli
Harissa peppers, labneh
Tzatziki
Yogurt, dill, cucumber
Garlic Toum
Garlic, lemon
Zhoug
Red & green peppers, parsley, garlic
Tahini
Tahini, garlic, yogurt
Lamb Shawarma
Pickled onion & cucumber, tomato, greens, harissa aioli, zhoug
Chicken Koobideh Wrap
Pickled onion & cucumber, tomato, greens, harissa aioli
Falafel Wrap
Pickled onion & cucumber, tomato, greens, tahini, hummus
Beef Koobideh Wrap
Pickled onion & cucumber, tomato, greens, harissa aioli
Couscous Salad
Couscous, tomato, cucumber, red onion, sweet & sour vinaigrette
Beet Salad
Pickled beets & onion, walnut, greens, goat milk feta cheese, pomegranate vinaigrette
Mediterranean Salad
Red onion, tomato, cucumber, olives, greens, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette
Shirazi Salad
Chopped tomato, red onion, cucumber, parsley, lemon vinaigrette
Fattoush Salad
Cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, radish, toasted naan, romain, sumac- buttermilk dressing
Sauteed Veggie
Medley of the season's best
Torshi
Pickled vegetables
Seer Torshi
Barrel aged pickled garlic
Za'atar Fries
Fresh cut potatoes
Tahdig Rice
Saffron Basmati Rice
Adas Polo
Lentil & raisin rice
Baghali Polo
Fava bean & dill rice
Zereshk Polo
Barberry rice
Shirin Polo
Orange zest, barberry, pistachio, almond
Albaloo Polo
Sour cherry
Labneh
Preserved fruit + Pickled mushroom +Lamb Shawarma +
Hummus
Pickled mushroom +Lamb Shawarma +Brunch load (beef bacon, roasted cherry tomato, couscous, harissa, boiled egg) +
Mirza Ghasemi
Add a fried egg +
Falafel
Chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, cumin, mint, tahini, naan
Halloumi Cheese
Chicken Wings
Lamb Loghmeh
Shrimp
Sucuk & Egg
fried eggs, baked sucuk, tater tot, labneh
Sossis Bandari
Beef sausage & potato hash, tomato, fried egg, torshi
Shakshuka
Tomato, pepper, onion, garlic, aleppo pepper, egg
Steak & Egg
steak, eggs, tater tot, toasted sourdough, roasted red pepper sauce
Lebanese Kafte
Lamb and beef meatball, tomato, potato, cinnamon and pita with boiled eggs
Salmon Pie
Filo, leeks, kefalotiri cheese, onions, garlic, labneh, saffron/harissa aioli
Lamb Boureki
Filo, braised bone-in lamb leg, kefalotiri cheese, onions, garlic, saffron/harissa aioli
Salmon Flatbread
Short-smoked salmon, olive, arugula, cream spread, cherry tomato
Lahmacun
Turkish style flatbread, beef, tomato, peppers
Mushroom Pide
Pickled mushroom, white truffle oil, fried egg, halloumi
Apricot Toast
Brioche, sweet feta mousse, apricot syrup
Haida Sandwich
Pistachio beef mortadella, romaine, harissa aioli, tomato, pickled red onion & Persian pickle on focacciaAdd avocado +
Lox & Barbari
Short-smoked salmon, tzatziki, pickled red onion, arugula, tomato, freshly made barbari bagel
Egg In A Pocket
Pocket pita, hummus, couscous, boiled egg, tahini sauce, fried eggplant, torshi
Brunch Toast
Beef bacon, poached egg, greens, avocado, hummus, pickled onion, wheat sourdough ( pieces)
Fried Egg
Poached Egg
Baked Sucuk
Honey
Marinated Olives
Fried Halloumi
Strips Of Beef Bacon ()
Scrambled Eggs
Shirazi
Beets
Mediterranean Salad
Chenjeh Beef Sirloin
Salmon
Soltani Kabob
Beef Koobideh
Chicken Barg
Za'atar Fries
Reg Saffron Basmati
Adas Polo
Lentil & raisin rice
Tahdig Saffron Basmati
Pomegranate Fizz
Prosecco, house pomegranate syrup, pomegranate seed
Chaei Bazi
Wonder bird gin, saffron liquor, ginger turmeric syrup, demerara syrup
Gherti
Compass box artist blend, orange, angostura, aperol, nardini l'amaro
Gheyrati
Old forester, angostura, demeara syrup, lime, d.o.m.,benedictine, boomsma
Drunken Rabbit
El silencio mezcal, lemon, mint, strawberry preserve, carpano, classico
Tipsy Sabzi
Desolas mezcal, basil, lime, mint, cucumber
Espresso Martini
Ketel one, simple syrup, espresso liquer, hot espresso
Yalda's Espresso Martini
Papa's pilar rum, demerara syrup, espresso liquer, hot espresso
Cucumber Cocktail
Cucumber juice, muddled mint, lime, seltzer, simple syrup
Pomegranate Mocktail
Muddled orange, pomegranate, ginger beer, seltzer, lemon