Zaffron Bloom Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu of Zaffron Bloom, a charming family-run restaurant located at 194 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, where Persian and Azerbaijani cuisine comes alive. The moment you step inside, you are enveloped by a warm and inviting atmosphere, complemented by attentive service from friendly staff who genuinely care about your dining experience.
The menu is a curated selection of authentic dishes bursting with flavor. Highlights include the succulent kebabs, perfectly grilled for tenderness, and the kashke bademjoon, a delightful smoked eggplant dip that captivates the senses. Don’t miss the fragrant zereshk polo or the unforgettable tahdig, a crispy rice delight that promises to elevate your meal.
With large, shareable portions and a delightful range of homemade drinks, Zaffron Bloom is more than just a meal; it’s a culinary journey that leaves you longing to return.
APPETIZERS
KASHKE-E-BADEMJOON
Traditional Persian Dip made of Roasted Eggplant, Caramelized Onion, Kashke (Cured Yogurt), and Sauteed Mint Oil. Served with your choice of Fresh Pita Bread or Salted Chips (GF)
DIP TRIO
Your Choice of 3 Dips: Hummus/Must-O-Khiar/Must-O-Musir/Labne/Kashke-E-Bademjoon/Mirza Gasemi/Olivieh Salad/Borani Esfenaj Served with Fresh Pita. or Salted Chips (GF).
MUST-O-KHIAR
PERSIAN CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP Dip made of strained yogurt, cucumber, & Persian mint Served with your choice of Pita Bread or Salted Chips (GF)
LABNEH
Strained yogurt whipped with garlic, walnuts, and dill Served with Fresh Pita chips or Salted Chips (GF)
MUST-O-MUSIR
PERSIAN SHALLOT YOGURT DIP Traditional dip made of strained yogurt & Persian Musir "Wild Grown Shallots" Served with your choice of Pita Bread or Salted Chips (GF)
BORANI ESFANAJ
PERSIAN SPINACH DIP Roasted spinach, caramelized onion, and strained yogurt. Served with either Pita Bread or Salted Chips (GF)
MIRZA GASEMI
Traditional Smoked Eggplant Dip Roasted eggplant with chopped tomatoes and fried garlic. *VEGAN FRIENDLY*
OLIVIEH SALAD
Potato chicken egg salad with crunchy pickles, sweet peas & carrots. Served with Fresh Pita chips or Salted Chips (GF)
HUMMUS
Dip made of mashed chickpeas, pinenuts, parsley, lemon juice. *VEGAN FRIENDLY* Served with either Pita Bread or Salted Chips (GF)
PERSIAN CRISPY RICE "TAHDIG"
4 slices of Tahdig Stew Add on 7.95 *style of tahdig varies day to day* (Gheimeh or Ghormeh Sabzi)
SIGARA BOREK
Pan Fried phyllo dough stuffed with feta cheese and parsley
SAUSIS BANDARI "Port Sausage"
Sausage sauteed with onion, potato, tomato sauce, and caramelized onion. Served w/pita pockets
DOLMEH
Stuffed grape leaves w/rice, vegetables, pomegranate molasses, caramelized onion *VEGAN FRIENDLY*
ZAFFRON HOUSE
Chopped Kale, Carrot, Beets, Walnuts, Feta, & Balsamic Vinaigrette
SHIRAZI SALAD
Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, Parsley, Lemon Vinaigrette..
FATTOUSH SALAD
Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Green Pepper, Radish, Pita Chips, Sumac Vinaigrette.
COUSCOUS SALAD
Bulgur Wheat, Cucumber, Tomato, Mint, Red Onion, Parsley, Lemon, and Olive Oil Vinaigrette..
ZAFFRON GARDEN SALAD
Romaine Lettuce, Parsley, Red onion, Cucumber, Tomato, Sumac Vinaigrette.
SALADS
MEZZE SIDES
ZEYTOON PARVADEH
HOUSEMADE MARINATED OLIVES Olives marinated in pomegranate molasses, walnuts, mint, cilantro and olive oil
SUMAC FRIES
Sumac and parsley tossed fries served with our housemade sumac sauce
HOUSEMADE TORSHI
Garden Vegetables Pickled in Vinegar/Persian Spices
STEAMED VEGGIES
Assorted Blend of steamed veggies w/Persian Spices
FRENCH FRIES
Add on Garlic, Parlsey, Feta
FALAFEL
4 pieces of falafel served W/Garlic Yogurt Sauce (Served with your choice of lettuce cups or pita)
CHICKEN KEBAB
Grilled Cubed Chicken Breast
KEBAB KOOBIDEH
Grilled Mixture of Lamb and Beef
NOON e KOOBIDEH
Koobideh w Fresh Basil served on Lavash
KEBAB "BARG"
Grilled Thinly Sliced Steak Kebab
SHISHLIK LAMB CHOPS
Grilled Lamb Chops
CHICKEN SOLTANI
One skewer of Kebab Koobideh and One skewer of Chicken Kebab
PERSIAN STEAK FRITES
Grilled thinly sliced steak kebab served w/seasoned fries sumac sauce
KEBAB BAKHTIARI
One skewer of Barg Kebab and One skewer of Chicken Kebab
KEBAB SOLTANI
One skewer of Barg Kebab and One skewer of Koobideh.
CHICKEN CHOP
Bone in Chicken thigh
CORNISH HEN KEBAB
Bone in Pieces of Cornish Hen Chargrilled *WEEKENDS ONLY*
KEBAB GRILL
TRADITIONAL STEWS
PERSIAN HERB AND BEEF STEW "GHORMEH SABZI"
Traditional stew made w/ beef, persian dry limes, herbs, and red kidney Beans *AVAILABLE VEGAN*
PERSIAN SPLIT PEA STEW "GHEYMEH"
Traditional stew made w/ beef, split yellow peas, persian dry limes, tomato base, caramelized onion, and potato sticks.
EGGPLANT STEW "KHORESHT E BADEMJOON"
Traditional stew made w/ beef, slow-roasted eggplant, tomato, and caramelized onions "LIMITED AVAILABILITY"
CHICKEN POMEGRANTE STEW "FESENJOON"
Traditional stew made w/ chicken thigh, pomegranate molasses, and walnuts, "LIMITED AVAILABILITY"
ZAFFRON RICE
Basmati rice steamed and topped with Saffron
ZAFFRON ZERESHK POLO
Basmati rice steamed and topped with Saffron and Sauteed Barberry
ZAFFRON SOUR CHERRY POLO
Basmati rice steamed and topped with Saffron and sour cherries.
SPECIALITY RICE
PITA WRAPS
KEBAB KOOBIDEH WRAP
One skewer of koobideh, parsley and onion tossed with olive oil, lemon, garlic yogurt and sumac.
CHICKEN KEBAB WRAP
One skewer of chicken kebab, parsley and onion tossed with olive oil, lemon, garlic yogurt and sumac.
BARG KEBAB WRAP
One skewer of barg kebab, parsley, and onion tossed with olive oil, lemon, garlic yogurt and sumac.
OLIVIEH WRAP
Potato chicken egg salad with crunchy pickles, sweet peas & carrots served with tomato
FALAFEL WRAP
Falafel, w parsley and onion tossed with olive oil, lemon, garlic yogurt and sumac
FALAFEL SLIDERS
4 falafels served on potato rolls, with our signature homemade white sauce, and an onion-parsley mix
SALMON
Salmon fillet grilled
POMEGRANATE GLAZED SALMON
Salmon fillet, pomegranate molasses, fresh herbs "LIMITED AVAILABLITY"
SEAFOOD
VEGETARIAN PLATES
VEGGIE KEBAB
A mixed grill of Zucchini, Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Onion, Tomato. Served with rice. *vegan-friendly*
FALAFEL PLATTER
6 Pieces of falafel w/ platter of zaffron rice, onion salad, hummus, homemade white sauce and fresh pita bread, *vegan-friendly*
COMBO PLATTER (serves 2-3 people)
Includes two Koobideh skewers, one Chicken skewer, one Barg skewer, grilled tomatoes and rice
COMBO PLATTER (serves 4-5 people)
Includes four Koobideh skewers, one Chicken skewer, one Barg skewer, two Shishlik skewers (Grilled Lamb Chops), grilled tomatoes and rice
COMBO PLATTER (serves 6-7 people)
Includes four Koobideh skewers, two Barg skewers, two Shishlik skewers (Grilled Lamb Chops), one Chicken skewer, grilled tomatoes and rice.
COMBO PLATTER (serves 8-10 people)
Includes four Koobideh skewers, two Barg skewers, two chicken skewers, two shishlik skewers, two grilled salmon, grilled tomatoes and rice.