Molana Restaurant Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Molana Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled in Watertown, MA, where authentic Persian flavors come to life. With a menu that is both diverse and inviting, each dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of Iran. Start your culinary journey with delectable appetizers like Torshee or MastESadeh, which set the stage for tantalizing entrees such as the KabobEBarg, a marinated beef tenderloin grilled to perfection and served atop fragrant Basmati rice.
Don't miss out on the delightful desserts, including the unique Persian Ice Cream and the syrupy Zoulbia and Bamieh, which are perfect for rounding off your meal. The restaurant’s welcoming atmosphere and the gracious hospitality of owners Mohsen and Hadi make every visit special. Regardless of whether you're dining in or taking out, every meal promises generous portions, reasonable prices, and an experience worth savoring again and again.
Appetizers
1. Kashk Bademjan
Mixture of sauteed eggplant, onion, mint and our secret Dressings
2) Mast-O-Khiar
Yogurt with chopped cucumber and dry mint
3) Mast-O-Mosir
Yogurt and shallots
4) Mast-E-Sadeh
Plain homemade yogurt
5) Dolmeh Moe
Stuffed Grape Leaves (Sweet and Sour), cooked rice, parlsey, spring onion, leak and mint
6) Torshee
Garden vegetable in spicy eggplant with vinegar
7) Hummus Tahini
Garbanzo beans, fresh garlic, tahini and lemon juice
8) Pickles
Homemade pickles
8a) Tadig
Is the golden brown crusted jewel at the bottom of the rice
9) Salad shirazi
Chopped cucumber and tomato, onion, lemon juice, olive oil and spices
10) Tabouli
Parsley, mint, onion, tomato cracked wheat, lemon juice, olive oil and spices
11) Fattoosh
chapped parsley, green pepper, cucumber, toasted and crumbled pita bread
Salads
Soups
12) Barley soup
A delicious cooked mixture of barley, vegetables and herbs
13) Ash Reshteh
A tasty cooked combination of vermicelli noodles, rice, red kidney beans, split peas, parsley, green onions, cilantro, spinach, herbs and kashk (yogurt based)
14) Mirza Ghasemi
Mixture of sauteed eggplant, onion, tomato, garlic and egg. Server on Basmati rice or flat bread
15) Daily Khoresht
Stew, Ghormeh Sabzi Server on Basmati rice. Ask for availability
15a) Daily Khoresht
Bamieh & Gheimeh Server on Basmati rice. Ask for availability
16) Kabob-E-Kubideh*
Two skewers of ground beef cooked over open fire. Server on Basmati rice
17) Kabob-E-Barg*
Marinated and pounded beef tenderloin cooked over open fire. Server on Basmati rice
18) Kabob-E-Soltani*
Combination of skewered tenderloin of beef and skewer of ground beef. Cooked over open fire. Server on Basmati rice
19) Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank
Boiled lamb shank in special herbs and spices with Baghali Polo (rice, lima beans and dill weed)
20) Boneless Lamb Kabob*
Chunks of marinated lamb tenderloin cooked over open fire. Server on Basmati rice
21) Zereshk Polo with Chicken*
Skewered chicken breasts cooked over open fire. served with sweet and sour currant-saffron Basmati rice
22) Chicken Kubideh*
Two skewers of seasoned ground chicken broiled over open fire. Server on Basmati rice
23) Chicken Barg*
Skewer of chicken breast cooked over open fire. Server on Basmati rice
24) Chicken Soltani*
Combination of chicken Barg and Chicken Kubideh. Server on Basmati rice
25) Jujeh Kabob* (Cornish Hen)
Marinated Cornish Hen skewered and grilled over open fire. Server on Basmati rice
26) Combo Platter*
Combination of Beef Barg, Chicken Barg and Beef Kubideh
27) Fresh Salmon Kabob*
Marinated in saffron, olive oil, lemon juice and various seasonings. Server on Basmati rice
28) Adas Polo with Chicken*
Seasoned chicken served with Basmati rice mixed with lentil and raisins
29) Loubia Polo
Fried and cooked chunks of beef tenderloin mixed with string beans and Basmati rice
30) Albaloo Polo*
Skewered chicken breasts cooked over open fire. Served with sweet and sour cherry Basmati rice
31) Shirin Polo*
Skewered chicken breast cooked over open fire. served with Basmati rice mixed with sweet orange peel and almonds
32) Vegetable Plate
Combination of salad and stuffed grape leaves
32a) Vegetable Kebobo-Grilled Vegetables
* These items may be served raw or undercooked.
* These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Entrees
Specials
33) Kabob Momtaz*
34) Kabob Bakhtiary*
35) Shishleak*
36) Falafel Plate*
With rice and tohini sauce. Ask for availability
* These items may be served raw or undercooked.
* These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
7 Days a Weeks Expect Holidays
Monday through Friday 12:00PM - 3:00PM (Except Holidays)
37) Beef kubideh*
with grilled tomato and Basmati rice
38) Beef Barg*
with grilled tomato and Basmati rice
39) Beef Soltani*
with grilled tomato and Basmati rice
40) Chicken Kubideh*
with grilled tomato and Basmati rice
41) Chicken Barg*
with grilled tomato and Basmati rice
42) Chicken Soltani*
with grilled tomato and Basmati rice
43) Adas Polo with Chicken*
Seasoned chicken served with Basmati rice mixed with lentil and raisins
44) Vegetable Plate
45) Beef Kubideh Sandwich*
One skewer of ground beef
46) Chicken Kubideh Sandwich*
One skewer of ground chicken
* These items may be served raw or undercooked.
* These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Lunch Specials
Desserts
Rolet
Persian-style rolled cake with chipped cream
Persian Ice cream
Made with saffron, rose water and Persian cream
Baklava
Zoulbia and Bamieh
Flour, sugar, honey and rose water into a pretzel shape