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: vegetarian, high-protein, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, keto, low-carb, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, south-beach, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, atkins, detox, tlc, alkaline, volumetrics, low-fodmap, carnivore, zone, aip, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- 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, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Goat Cheese & Olives - $10: Goat cheese, marinated olives with walnut and pomegranate molasses served with toasted flat bread, radish and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Breakfast Bowl - $10: Turmeric rice, cooked beans, cucumber, fish roe, pickled garlic, radish, fresh herbs, cheese (feta or goat) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Herb Frittata - $8: Herb frittata served with sumac, labneh, pickled carrots and a piece of flat bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- 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, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Cafenated Avocado Toast - $6.5: Sourdough bread, avocado, labneh spread, radish, sumac and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Cucumber Salad - $12: Persian cucumbers, radish, barberries & komaaj seeds mix with Dalar dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Marinated Green Olives - $10: Green Olives, Walnut, Pomegranate Molasses, Garlic, Herbs and Barberries Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Eggplant & Tomato Dip - $12: Roasted eggplant, garlic, shallot and tomato dip. Served with toasted bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Eggplant & Walnut Dip - $14: Roasted Eggplant, Walnut, Herbs, Pomegranate juice & vinegar Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Neshtaa Mazze Platter - $36: Serves 2 people Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean
- Rasht Mazze Platter - $51: Serves 4 people Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Fava & Dill Dip - $14: Yellow fava beans, dill & garlic dip with smoked sprat fish and pickles Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Herb Yogurt Dip - $7: Fermented herb paste, yogurt, labneh, Persian cucumber and sumac
- Seeded Goat Cheese - $8: Goat cheese, nigella seeds, dried nettle and smoked salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sour Chicken Stew - $28: Walnut, pomegranate molasses, sour orange paste, herbs & onion stew. Served with slow cooked chicken quarters & turmeric rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Clean-Eating
- Sumac Beef Pan Kabab - $25: Beef onion & sumac pan kabab with yogurt, whey, garlic & herbs sauce. Served with pickles, sprouts & turmeric rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 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: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Fish & Rice Lunch - $14.5: Dill rice with pomegranate molasses roasted trout fillet, pickles, radish, cucumber and sprouts and goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Bean & Dill Stew - $12.5: White beans, dill and egg stew with radish and fresh herbs, served with turmeric rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- 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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Gilan Lunch Platter - $16: Choice of stew + rice bowl (turmeric rice, greens, fresh vegetables, herbs) and yogurt /olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Lettuce Salad - $10.5: Mixed greens, carrots, radish, barberries and a seasonal fruit with sekanjebin dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Olive Salad - $12: Mixed greens, parsley, daikon, marinated olives, sprouts and croutons Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Half Salad + Half Turmeric Rice - $12: Combination of salad and turmeric rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Poached Egg - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Smoked Salmon - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Smoked Trout - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Turmeric Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Cooked Fava Beans - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Feta Cheese - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Goat Cheese - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Lectin-Free
- Avocado - $2
- Sangak Bread - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Marinated Olives - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Dalar Fermented Herb Paste - $2
- Saffron Cake - $5: Saffron pastry served with honey and rose petals (warm) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Wine Tasting Flight (3 Glasses) - $35: Choice of red, White, Sparkling and fruit wines
- Wine Tasting Flight (5 Glasses) - $45: Choice of red, White, Sparkling and fruit wines
- Shams Pilsner - $9: Persian Hand-made Artisan Craft Beer
- Mint & Vinegar Sharbat - $9: Sekanjebin
- Saffron & Rosewater Sharbat - $9: Zaferan golab
- Orange Blossom Water & Chia Seeds Sharbat - $9: Bahar Narenj
- Lemon Verbena Sharbat - $9: Beh Limoo
- Hibiscus Sharbat - $9: Sharbat Chai Torsh
- Fermented Dairy Drink - $7: Savory dairy-based drink with dried mint (Doogh)
- Rose Black Tea - $4: Black tea brewed with rose petals