Halal
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
APPETIZERS
All 8oz Appetizers come with 1/2 Pita Bread (4 Slices), All Appetizers are Vegetarian
Cucumber Yogurt Dip (Mast-O-Kheyar)
Plain Greek yogurt mixed with shaved crisp persian cucumbers, dried mint, and Persian herbs and spices
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Traditional Hummus
A creamy and delicious combination of mashed chickpeas, tahini sauce, fresh garlic and a simple touch of lemon juice.
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Potato Salad (Olovieh)
Persian Potato Salad studded with peas, persian pickles, eggs, and potatoes combined with persian seasonings and mayo to bring forward a refreshing taste
Shirazi Salad
FInely chopped fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley combined to bring a refreshing salad
Spicy Yogurt Dip
Plain Greek Yogurt mixed with blended Jalapeno's and diced cilantro
Garlic Shallot Yogurt
A creamy and delicious combination of greek yogurt, imported persian shallots, and white pepper to bring an authentic taste
Eggplant Dip
(Kashk-O-Bademjan)
Fresh grilled eggplant whipped with fresh garlic, boiled yogurt (kashk), fried dried mint, caramelized onions
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Torshi
A medley of delicous pickled cauliflower, eggplant, carrots, cilantro and Persian herbs and spices pickled in vinegar to perfection
CHELO STYLE
ALL CHELO STYLE MEALS COME WITH A SMALL LENTIL SOUP AND 1/2 PITA BREAD, YOUR CHOICE OF ONLY RICE OR ONLY SALAD OR HALF RICE HALF SALAD PLUS YOUR CHOICE OF CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP, SPICY YOGURT DIP, OR TRADITIONAL HUMMUS
*GLUTEN FREE WITHOUT PITA BREAD*
#1 Ground Sirloin Beef Kabob and Saffron Lemon Chicken Kabob
Fresh Ground Sirloin Beef Kabob (Kubideh) combined with our marinated Saffron Lemon Chicken Kabob grilled to perfection for a tender and juicy taste
With Only Rice
With Only Salad
With Half Rice Half Salad
With Only Rice
#2 Ground Sirloin Beef Kabob and Steak Shish Kabob
Fresh Ground Sirloin Beef Kabob (Kubideh) combined with our tender and perfectly marinated Steak Shish Kabob (Chenjeh) grilled to perfection for a tender and juicy taste
With Only Rice
With Only Salad
With Half Rice Half Salad
With Only Rice
#3 Saffron Lemon Chicken Kabob and Steak Shish Kabob
Juicy Marinated Saffron Lemon Chicken combined with perfectly marinated Steak Shish Kabob grilled to perfection for a tender and juicy taste
With Only Rice
With Only Salad
With Half Rice Half Salad
With Only Rice
#4 Ground Sirloin Beef Kabob
Fresh Ground Sirloin Beef (Kubideh) mixed with onions and Chelo Seasonings for the perfect juicy and authentic taste grilled to perfection
With Only Rice
With Only Salad
With Half Rice Half Salad
With Only Rice
With Only Rice
With Only Salad
With Half Rice Half Salad
With Only Rice
#5 Saffron Lemon Chicken Kabob
Tender Chicken breast (Joojeh) marinated overnight in our special Chelo blend of lemon juice, spices, and saffron grilled to perfection for a juicy and flavorful taste.
With Only Rice
With Only Salad
With Half Rice Half Salad
With Only Rice
#6 Spicy Ground Chicken Kabob
Fresh Ground Chicken (Chicken Kubideh) mixed with Jalapenos, Cilantro, Persian herbs and spices, grilled to perfection for a perfect juicy and flavorful taste
#7 Steak Shish Kabob
Chunks of Tender Filet marinated in our special Chelo seasoning and grilled to perfection for a delicious juicy taste
With Only Rice
With Half Rice Half Salad
With Only Rice
#8 Lemon Butter Salmon Kabob
Chunks of Fresh Salmon marinated lightly in Chelo seasonings grilled to perfection and topped with Chelo's compound butter. *Limited Availabilty Salmon Bought Daily*
With Only Rice
With Only Salad
With Half Rice Half Salad
With Only Rice
#9 Veggie Sautee
Sauteed spinach, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms
#10 Falafel
Perfectly seasoned veggie patties made from chickpeas fresh cilantro, minced garlic, and seasoning, fried to a crispy outside light and fluffy texture inside.
With Only Rice
With Only Salad
With Half Rice Half Salad
With Only Rice
#11 Veggie Kabob
A combination of grilled tomato, onion, sweet pepper, and zucchini grilled to perfection
With Only Rice
With Only Salad
With Half Rice Half Salad
With Only Rice
Wraps
ALL WRAPS COME WITH A SMALL LENTIL SOUP, PLUS YOUR CHOICE OF CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP, SPICY YOGURT DIP, OR TRADITIONAL HUMMUS
#1 Ground Sirloin Beef Kabob Wrap
Fresh Ground Sirloin Beef (Kubideh) mixed with onions and Chelo Seasonings for the perfect juicy and authentic taste grilled to perfection with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, and chelo sauce
#2 Spicy Ground Chicken Wrap
Fresh Ground Chicken (Chicken Kubideh) mixed with Jalapenos, Cilantro, Persian herbs and spices, grilled to perfection for a perfect juicy and flavorful taste with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, and chelo sauce
#3 Saffron Lemon Chicken Wrap
Tender Chicken breast (Joojeh) marinated overnight in our special Chelo blend of lemon juice, spices, and saffron grilled to perfection for a juicy and flavorful taste with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, and chelo sauce
#4 Steak Shish Kabob Wrap
Chunks of Tender Filet marinated in our special Chelo seasoning and grilled to perfection for a delicious juicy taste with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, and chelo sauce
#5 Gyro Wrap
Sliced seasoned gyro beef, with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, and chelo sauce
#6 Potato Salad Wrap
Persian Potato Salad studded with peas, persian pickles, eggs, and potatoes combined with persian seasonings and mayo to bring forward a refreshing taste with lettuce and tomato
#7 Falafel Wrap
Perfectly seasoned veggie patties made from chickpeas fresh cilantro, minced garlic, and seasoning, fried to a crispy outside light and fluffy texture inside with lettuce, tomato, onion and hummus sauce
Family Style
ALL FAMILY STYLE MEALS COME WITH YOUR CHOICE OF RICE (OR) SALAD AND GRILLED TOMATOES AND ONIONS
Family Style #1
2 Skewers of Ground Sirloin Beef
(or)
2 Skewers of Spicy Ground Chicken
2 Skewers of Saffron Lemon Chicken
1 Skewer of Steak Shish Kabob
2 8oz Appetizers or Desserts
2 Whole Pita Breads (16 slices)
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Family Style #2
4 Skewers of Ground Sirloin Beef
(or)
4 Skewers of Spicy Ground Chicken
3 Skewers of Saffron Lemon Chicken
2 Skewer of Steak Shish Kabob
3 8oz Appetizers or Desserts
3 Whole Pita Breads (24 slices)
Desserts
Home-Made Baklava
Layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with walnuts, topped with pistachio and sweetened with saffron syrup
Home-Made Saffron Rice Pudding
(Sholeh Zard)
Sweet Persian rice pudding called sholeh zard is made with three distinct ingredients: saffron, cardamom and rosewater. It's delicate in flavor but so deeply aromatic
Persian Ice Cream
Traditional Persian Ice Cream made with saffron, rose water, and pistachio sandwiched between two thin layers of wafer. (From Mashti Malones)
Drinks
Home-Made Drinks
Saffron Drink - Saffron, Rosewater, Basil Seeds
Cucumber Lemonade - Fresh Pressed Cucumbers andFresh Squeezed Lemons
Persian Iced Tea - Persian Brewed Iced Tea with hint of Rosewater and Mint
Homemade Doogh - Yogurt based drink with mint, and salt
Saffron Drink Persian Iced Tea Cucumber Lemonade Homemade Doogh
Saffron Drink Persian Iced Tea Cucumber Lemonade Homemade Doogh
Bottle Carbonated Yogurt Drink (Doogh)
Bottled Carbonated Yogurt Drink From Abali In Minty and Regular Flavor
Green Cap - Mint Flavor Red Cap - Original Flavor
Green Cap - Mint Flavor Red Cap - Original Flavor
Can Soda
Soda Variety from Coca Cola Company
Home-Made Saffron Rice Pudding
(Sholeh Zard)
Sweet Persian rice pudding called sholeh zard is made with three distinct ingredients: saffron, cardamom and rosewater. It's delicate in flavor but so deeply aromatic
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Authentic Persian Food, Made Fresh in Los Angeles
At Chelo – Taste of Persia, we believe great Persian food should be fresh, flavorful, and approachable. Our fast-casual restaurant brings the bold flavors of Persian cuisine to Van Nuys, serving freshly grilled kabobs, basmati rice, traditional sides, and Mediterranean favorites made with quality ingredients.
Our kabobs are grilled fresh using time-honored techniques to keep every bite juicy, tender, and full of flavor. We proudly serve 100% halal-certified meats and are committed to delivering exceptional quality without the high price tag.
Whether you're stopping in for lunch, picking up dinner, ordering delivery, or feeding a crowd, Chelo makes it easy to enjoy authentic Persian food in Los Angeles.
We also offer full-service Persian catering throughout Los Angeles, including corporate lunches, weddings, private parties, and special events. From simple drop-off catering to complete buffet setups, onsite grilling, servers, and bartenders, our team can bring the Chelo experience directly to your home, office, or venue.
Come visit Chelo – Taste of Persia in Van Nuys and discover fresh Persian food, flavorful kabobs, and genuine hospitality.