Komaaj – Middle Eastern
Komaaj transports diners to the lush, verdant landscapes of Northern Iran, where the air is thick with the fragrance of fresh herbs and the warmth of toasted flatbread. Vibrant breakfast bowls and silken yogurt parfaits share the table with smoky eggplant dips and herb-flecked frittatas, each plate a colorful mosaic of walnuts, pomegranate, and briny olives. It is a bright, soulful sanctuary that reimagines traditional Caspian flavors through a modern lens, offering a refreshing escape centered on the simple beauty of seasonal ingredients.
18, 29th Street, San Francisco, CA https://www.komaaj.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Komaaj
Dairy-Free at Komaaj
Komaaj in San Francisco has 21 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Trout, Half Salad + Half Turmeric Rice and Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Komaaj
Komaaj in San Francisco has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Trout, Marinated Olives and Rasht Mazze Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Komaaj
Komaaj in San Francisco has 35 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Trout, Half Salad + Half Turmeric Rice and Marinated Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Komaaj
Komaaj in San Francisco has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Marinated Olives, Feta Cheese and Poached Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Komaaj
Komaaj in San Francisco has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Goat Cheese, Marinated Olives and Feta Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Komaaj
Komaaj in San Francisco has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Goat Cheese, Marinated Olives and Feta Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Komaaj
Komaaj in San Francisco has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Marinated Olives, Poached Egg and Smoked Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Komaaj
Komaaj in San Francisco has 21 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Half Salad + Half Turmeric Rice, Marinated Olives and Eggplant & Tomato Dip. 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 Komaaj
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seeded Goat Cheese | 2.7 g | 56.1 g |
| Eggplant & Walnut Dip | 37.7 g | 31 g |
| Olive Salad | 46.9 g | 29 g |
| Breakfast Bowl | 79.7 g | 28.4 g |
| Wine Tasting Flight (5 Glasses) | 40.8 g | 23.1 g |
| Smoked Trout & Dill Rice | 30 g | 22 g |
| Wine Tasting Flight (3 Glasses) | 40.2 g | 21 g |
| Smoked Trout | 49.7 g | 20.3 g |
| Feta Cheese | 0 g | 20.3 g |
| Goat Cheese | 7.8 g | 20 g |
| Cooked Fava Beans | 18.8 g | 19.8 g |
| Sumac Beef Pan Kabab | 97.9 g | 17.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Herbs Cheese & Bread - $9: Feta & cream cheese mixed with walnut, chive, dill, tarragon and parsley served with toasted flat bread, cucumber and radish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Goat Cheese & Olives - $10: Goat cheese, marinated olives with walnut and pomegranate molasses served with toasted flat bread, radish and fresh herbs Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Bowl - $10: Turmeric rice, cooked beans, cucumber, fish roe, pickled garlic, radish, fresh herbs, cheese (feta or goat) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Herb Frittata - $8: Herb frittata served with sumac, labneh, pickled carrots and a piece of flat bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Iranian Yogurt Parfait - $7.5: Mix of plain yogurt and labneh with ginger served with grape syrup, dried mullberries, dried chickpeas, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds and fresh seasonal fruits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cafenated Avocado Toast - $6.5: Sourdough bread, avocado, labneh spread, radish, sumac and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Mazze & Sharing Plates
- Cucumber Salad - $12: Persian cucumbers, radish, barberries & komaaj seeds mix with Dalar dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Green Olives - $10: Green Olives, Walnut, Pomegranate Molasses, Garlic, Herbs and Barberries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant & Tomato Dip - $12: Roasted eggplant, garlic, shallot and tomato dip. Served with toasted bread Dietary tags: 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
- Eggplant & Walnut Dip - $14: Roasted Eggplant, Walnut, Herbs, Pomegranate juice & vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Neshtaa Mazze Platter - $36: Serves 2 people 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rasht Mazze Platter - $51: Serves 4 people 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fava & Dill Dip - $14: Yellow fava beans, dill & garlic dip with smoked sprat fish and pickles Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Yogurt Dip - $7: Fermented herb paste, yogurt, labneh, Persian cucumber and sumac Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seeded Goat Cheese - $8: Goat cheese, nigella seeds, dried nettle and smoked salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Sour Chicken Stew - $28: Walnut, pomegranate molasses, sour orange paste, herbs & onion stew. Served with slow cooked chicken quarters & turmeric rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sumac Beef Pan Kabab - $25: Beef onion & sumac pan kabab with yogurt, whey, garlic & herbs sauce. Served with pickles, sprouts & turmeric rice Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Trout & Dill Rice - $23: Smoked trout glazed with pomegranate paste, served with pickles, radish & Sumac yogurt, basmati rice cooked with cilantro, parsley, dill, garlic & butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Rice Lunch - $14.5: Dill rice with pomegranate molasses roasted trout fillet, pickles, radish, cucumber and sprouts and goat cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean & Dill Stew - $12.5: White beans, dill and egg stew with radish and fresh herbs, served with turmeric rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant & Walnuts Stew - $13.5: Walnuts, tomato and roasted eggplant stew with roasted carrots and fresh herbs, served with turmeric rice Dietary tags: 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
- Gilan Lunch Platter - $16: Choice of stew + rice bowl (turmeric rice, greens, fresh vegetables, herbs) and yogurt /olives Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Lettuce Salad - $10.5: Mixed greens, carrots, radish, barberries and a seasonal fruit with sekanjebin dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olive Salad - $12: Mixed greens, parsley, daikon, marinated olives, sprouts and croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Salad + Half Turmeric Rice - $12: Combination of salad and turmeric rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Add-ons
- Poached Egg - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Smoked Trout - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Turmeric Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cooked Fava Beans - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta Cheese - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Goat Cheese - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Avocado - $2 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Sangak Bread - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Olives - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dalar Fermented Herb Paste - $2 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Desserts
- Saffron Cake - $5: Saffron pastry served with honey and rose petals (warm) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Wine Tasting Flight (3 Glasses) - $35: Choice of red, White, Sparkling and fruit wines Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Wine Tasting Flight (5 Glasses) - $45: Choice of red, White, Sparkling and fruit wines Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Shams Pilsner - $9: Persian Hand-made Artisan Craft Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mint & Vinegar Sharbat - $9: Sekanjebin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Saffron & Rosewater Sharbat - $9: Zaferan golab Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Orange Blossom Water & Chia Seeds Sharbat - $9: Bahar Narenj Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Lemon Verbena Sharbat - $9: Beh Limoo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hibiscus Sharbat - $9: Sharbat Chai Torsh Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fermented Dairy Drink - $7: Savory dairy-based drink with dried mint (Doogh) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Rose Black Tea - $4: Black tea brewed with rose petals Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Komaaj
- Is Komaaj dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Komaaj has 21 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smoked Trout, Half Salad + Half Turmeric Rice and Marinated Olives.
- What can I eat at Komaaj on a dairy-free diet?
- Smoked Trout, Half Salad + Half Turmeric Rice and Marinated Olives carry the dairy-free tag, out of 21 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Komaaj have vegan options?
- Yes. 21 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Half Salad + Half Turmeric Rice and Marinated Olives.
- Is Komaaj gluten-free?
- 9 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 Komaaj?
- Seeded Goat Cheese, at roughly 56.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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