Chelokababi – Middle Eastern
The air at Chelokababi is heavy with the intoxicating scent of fresh-baked flatbread and aromatic herbs, drawing guests into a space that radiates the warmth of traditional Persian hospitality. Tables come alive with a colorful mosaic of small plates, from the tangy crunch of pomegranate-walnut olives to velvety, garlic-infused yogurt dips that invite slow, communal grazing. It is a culinary sanctuary where ancient Mediterranean flavors are elevated through vibrant ingredients, offering a soulful dining experience that celebrates the art of the shared meal.
1236, South Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086 +14087371222 https://www.chelokababi.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Chelokababi
Dairy-Free at Chelokababi
Chelokababi in Sunnyvale has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Salad, Baghlava and Shish Kabab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Chelokababi
Chelokababi in Sunnyvale has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shish Kabab, Rack of Lamb and Mahi Kabab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Chelokababi
Chelokababi in Sunnyvale has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nan-O-Sabzi, Masto Khiar and Kashko Bademjan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Chelokababi
Chelokababi in Sunnyvale has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Salad and Bastani. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Chelokababi
Chelokababi in Sunnyvale has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shish Kabab and Rack of Lamb. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Chelokababi
Chelokababi in Sunnyvale has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Salad, Baghlava and Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Chelokababi
Chelokababi in Sunnyvale has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nan-O-Sabzi, Masto Khiar and Kashko Bademjan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Chelokababi
Chelokababi in Sunnyvale has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Salad, Zeytoon Parvardeh and Salad Shirazi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Chelokababi
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Trio | 57.1 g | 43.9 g |
| Middle Eastern Platter | 81.8 g | 34.3 g |
| Ash Reshteh | 2.6 g | 28.2 g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 75.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Shish Kabab | 13.4 g | 19.4 g |
| Green Salad | 0 g | 14.1 g |
| Bastani | 26.1 g | 9.1 g |
| Turkish Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Rack of Lamb | 9 g | 4.5 g |
| Chocolate Lava Cake | 40.3 g | 4.3 g |
| Salad Shirazi | 7.3 g | 3.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Zeytoon Parvardeh - $4: Olives, walnuts, pomegranates, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $4: Garbanzo beans and Tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kashko Bademjan - $4: Sautéed eggplants, garlic, cooked yogurt and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masto Khiar - $4: Homemade yogurt, cucumbers and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masto Mooseer - $4: Homemade yogurt with finely chopped shallots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nan-O-Sabzi - $4: Fresh herbs, walnuts and Persian cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Trio - $4: Hummus, Kashko Bademjan and Masto-Khiar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Petite Vegetarian Samosas - $4: Six petite samosas served with spicy yogurt sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dolmeh - $4: Stuffed grape leaves with ground beef, rice, and split peas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Plate - $4: Falafels served with Hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Sliders - $4: Koobideh bites on lavosh with pickles and saffron aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Middle Eastern Platter - $4: Kashko Bademjan, Hummus, Falafel, feta cheese, olives, and greens Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Ash Reshteh - $4: Persian soup with wheat noodle, beans and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $4: Lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes with special dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad Shirazi - $4: Tomatoes, cucumbers and onions with olive oil and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $4: Fresh greens with lentils, walnuts, feta cheese, and olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Kabab Entrées
- Kabab Barg - $36: Tender center cut filet mignon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabab Koobideh - $36: Two skewers of marinated lean ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soltani - $48: Combination of kabab Barg and kabab Koobideh Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Kabab - $42: Marinated filet mignon, bell peppers, and onion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rack of Lamb - $48: Marinated rack of lamb in traditional Persian style Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Joojeh Kabab - $36: Tender chicken fillet marinated with Saffron Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Kabab - $48: Fresh salmon served in Middle Eastern fashion Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Afternoon Tea
- Afternoon Tea Service - $59: Includes Smoked Salmon Bites, Olovieh, Spinach Filo, Raspberry Scone, Persian Love Cake, and Noon Chai Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Bastani - $6.5: Rose water flavored Persian ice cream with pistachios Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Faloodeh - $6.5: Iced dessert with tiny noodles, rose water and syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Baghlava - $7.5: Homemade traditional Middle Eastern pastry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Chocolate Lava Cake - $6.5: Served with vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Sekanjebin - $4: Sweet refreshing drink with sekanjebin syrup and shredded cucumbers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Dough - $4: Traditional sour drink made with fermented yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Persian Tea - $4: Rich blend of Earl Gray, Ceylon, and oil of Bergamot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Turkish Coffee - $4: Traditional Turkish coffee
- Soda - $4: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Lemonade
Frequently Asked Questions about Chelokababi
- Is Chelokababi dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Chelokababi has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Salad, Baghlava and Shish Kabab.
- What can I eat at Chelokababi on a dairy-free diet?
- Green Salad, Baghlava and Shish Kabab carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Chelokababi have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Green Salad and Baghlava.
- Is Chelokababi gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Chelokababi?
- Mediterranean Trio, at roughly 43.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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