Bahar Restauraunt

4.1 (10)

$30 and under

Persian

27771 Center Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3603

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative

Bahar Restaurant serves a number of Persian dishes including rice, stews and kebabs. The eatery has prompt and efficient service and clean interiors. Guests at the Bahar Restaurant are served by friendly and welcoming staff who make sure that everyone has a pleasant experience at the restaurant. The quality of food served at Bahar Restaurant is good. Food items served at the restaurant are extensive ranging from appetizers, soups and salads, beef and lamp, poultry and seafood, special Persian stew, vegetarian dishes and desserts. The restaurant also serves special lunch and dinner food items every month based on the seasons.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Persian
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Sunday - Saturday: 11:30am - 3:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Saturday: 3:30pm - 9:00pm
Website
http://www.baharrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
27771 Center Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3603
Area
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Parking Details
Private Parking

Bahar SpecialUSD 11.00
Combination of eggplant borani, dolmeh and salad olivieh
Bahar PlatterUSD 11.00
Must O' khiyar, must o' mouseer, salad shirazi and panir o' sabzi
TahdigUSD 8.00
Crispy rice (Tahdig) topped with delicious fesenjon, ghormeh sabzi, gheymeh and saffron
Mirza GhasemiUSD 7.00
Smoked Eggplant, tomato, garlic and seasoning
Kashk O BademjonUSD 7.00
Fried eggplant, touch of garlic with a topping of kashk, mint and fried onion
Eggplant BoraniUSD 7.00
Yogurt, fried eggplant, onion and garlic
DolemehUSD 8.00
Cooked grape leaves, stuffed with ground beef, rice, tarragon, yellow split peas, chives, basil, parsley & herbs
Kookoo SabziUSD 7.00
A delicious combination of fresh herbs and eggs, baked in oven
HummusUSD 6.00
A delicious combination of garbanzo beans mixed with tahina, garlic, lemons and olive oil
FalafelUSD 6.00
Combination of garbanzo beans with Mediterranean spices mixed and deep fried, served with must o' khiyar
Panir O'SabziUSD 9.00
Bulgarian fresh feta Cheese, Basil, mint, watercress, radishes, green onion with walnut
Salad OliviehUSD 7.00
Diced Chicken breast, egg, potatoes, pickles and peas mixed with a combination of olive oil and mayonnaise
Plain YogurtUSD 3.00
Plain home made yogurt
Musto KhiyarUSD 4.00
Homemade yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber and mint
Masto MousirUSD 6.00
Home made yogurt and shallots

Soups & Salads

Ash ReshtehUSD 5.00
A delicious cooked mixture of lentil, red beans, vegetable, spinach, herbs, garlic, mint, persian noodles and kashk
Barley SoupUSD 5.00
A delicious creamy soup with barley, carrots, green peas & seasoning, cooking in natural chicken broth
Salad ShiraziUSD 5.00
Diced cucumber, onion, tomatoes, with parsley & herbs mixed in olive oil & lemon juice
Greek SaladUSD 7.00
Fresh lettuce, tomato & cucumber with imported feta cheese & kalamata olives
Garden SaladUSD 7.00
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, green pepper, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower & house dressing
Chicken SaladUSD 12.00
Fresh garden salad, topped with charbroiled chicken tender& house dressing

Daily Dishes

TahchinUSD 13.00
A divine dish of layered saffron rice & cooked chicken breasts bound together by seasoned yogurt & egg yolk mixture, baked in oven to perfection & served with Shirazi salad
Baghala Polo with Lamb shankUSD 15.00
Dill weed and fava beans mixed with basmati rice, served with fresh seasoned lamb shank
Loobia Polo with Salad ShiraziUSD 13.00
Chopped green beans and diced beef, cooked in tomato sauce mixed with basmati rice, served with skewered and charbroiled lean ground chuck and served with salad shirazi
Shirin Polo with ChickenUSD 16.00
Oven roasted chicken breast, served with a delicious and unique mixture of sweet orange peels almonds, pistachios mixed with
Albaloo Polo with ChickenUSD 13.00
Oven roasted chicken, served with special rice, mixed with sour cherries (be careful of cherry pits)
Zereshk Polo with ChickenUSD 14.00
Oven roasted chicken, served with special rice, mixed with barberries and saffron
Adas Polo with ChickenUSD 13.00
Oven roasted chicken, served with special rice, mixed with lentils, raisins, fresh dates, saute onions and saffron

Beef & Lamb

Koobideh KabobUSD 12.00
Lean ground chuck skewered and charbroiled with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Koobideh ComboUSD 12.00
Lean ground chuck & Lean ground Chicken skewered and charbroiled with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Beef Shish KabobUSD 19.00
Marinated chunks of filet mignon, skewered and charbroiled to perfection, grilled peppers and onions with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Combo Shish KabobUSD 19.00
Marinated chunks of filet mignon & chunks of chicken breast, skewered and charbroiled to perfection, grilled peppers and onions with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Barg KabobUSD 19.00
Marinated filet mignon skewered and charbroiled to perfection with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Beef SoltaniUSD 21.00
Marinated filet mignon and lean ground chuck skewered and charbroiled to perfection with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Boneless Lamb KabobUSD 20.00
Marinated lamb tender lion, skewered and charbroiled to perfection with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Baghala Polo with Lamb ShankUSD 15.00
Dill weed and fava beans mixed with basmati rice, served with fresh seasoned lamb shank

Poultry & Seafood

Chicken SaladUSD 12.00
Fresh garden salad, topped with charbroiled chicken tender and house dressing
Chicken KoobidehUSD 12.00
Lean ground chicken, skewered and charbroiled, served with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Chicken Kabob with boneUSD 14.00
Marinated cornish game hen, skewered and charbroiled, served with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Boneless Chicken KabobUSD 15.00
Marinated boneless leg of chicken, skewered and charbroiled, served with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Chicken BargUSD 15.00
Marinated boneless breast of chicken, skewered and charbroiled, served with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Chicken Shish KabobUSD 14.00
Marinated chunks of chicken breast, skewered and charbroiled to perfection, grilled peppers and onions, served with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Chicken SoltaniUSD 17.00
Marinated boneless breast of chicken and lean ground chicken skewered and charbroiled, served with imported basmati rice and grilled tomato
Salmon or White FishUSD 19.00
With Sabzi Polo, Kookoo Sabzi & Salad Shirazi Choice of white fish or salmon, fried or B.B.Q

Special Persian Stews

Celery StewUSD 12.50
Celery, artichoke, mint and parsley with veal shank, served with imported basmati rice and crispy rice
Gheymeh BademjanUSD 12.50
Gheymeh bademjan is a rich and flavorful dish combination of fried eggplant and beef shank, with yellow split peas in tomato sauce, served with imported basmati rice and crispy rice
GheymehUSD 12.50
Yellow split peas and fresh stewed beef, cooked in tomato sauce, served with imported basmati rice and crispy rice
Ghormeh SabziUSD 12.50
Parsley, cilantro, chives, kidney beans and herb, with beef shank, served with imported basmati rice and crispy rice
FesenjoonUSD 13.50
A delicious mixture of walnuts in pomegranate sauce with chicken, served with imported basmati rice and crispy rice

Vegetarian Dishes

Ash ReshtehUSD 5.00
A delicious cooked mixture of lentil, red beans, vegetable, spinach, herbs, garlic, mint, persian noodles and kashk
Salad ShiraziUSD 5.00
Diced cucumber, onion, tomatoes, with parsley & herbs mixed in olive oil & lemon juice
Greek SaladUSD 7.00
Fresh lettuce, tomato & cucumber with imported feta cheese & kalamata olives
Veggie KabobUSD 9.00
Fresh mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, eggplant and squash seasoned and grilled, served with imported basmati rice topped with saffron
Vegetarian Celery StewUSD 11.50
Celery, artichoke, parsley and mint served with imported basmati rice and crispy rice
Vegetarian Ghormeh SabziUSD 11.50
A delicious mixture of fresh parsley, cilantro, chives, kidney beans and herbs, served with imported basmati rice and crispy rice
Vegetarian Gheymeh BademjanUSD 11.50
A delicious mixture of fried eggplant with yellow split peas in tomato sauce, served with imported basmati rice and crispy rice
Vegetarian FesenjoonUSD 12.50
A delicious mixture of walnuts in pomegranate sauce, served with imported basmati rice and crispy rice
Adas PoloUSD 8.00
Fresh raisins, lentils, dates, saute onions and saffron mixed with imported basmati rice
Zereshk PoloUSD 8.00
Fresh barberries and saffron mixed with imported basmati rice
Albaloo PoloUSD 8.00
Sour cherries mixed with imported basmati rice (be careful of cherry pits)
Shirin PoloUSD 9.00
A delicious and unique mixture of sweet orange peels, almonds, pistachios and mixed with imported basmati rice
Sabzi PoloUSD 8.00
Fresh chopped parsley, cilantro, chives and garlic mixed with imported basmati rice
Baghala PoloUSD 8.00
Fresh dill weed and fava beans mixed with imported basmati rice

Desserts

Fresh PastriesUSD 4.00
BaklavaUSD 3.00
Crisp & tender pastry filled with almonds and pistachios
Zoolbia BamiehUSD 5.00
Traditional Persian sweet and crunchy dessert with floral flavors of rose water and saffron.
FaloodehUSD 4.00
Shredded rice noodles mixed in rosewater, topped with cherry syrup

Reviews

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4.1

(10)

4.2Food
4.1Service
3.6Ambience
4.0Value

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10 Reviews

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VBTravels Gold
Orange County36 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 October 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is a hidden gem. Great food and value. Large portions and wide range of dishes to try. The meat selection and vegan range is very good. Have some grape leaves as a starter. After your meal go into the supermarket for fresh bread, and wide range of meat.
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Mostafa Gold
Los Angeles73 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Kabobs are fantastic here. Good service and supermarket right next door with super cheap prices. Good quality authentic persian food.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 May 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Mother’s Day
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Orange County9 reviews
2.0
Dined on 13 October 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Was my first time and last Didn’t like the food at all had the shish kabab it was tasteless sorry to say this
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GeorgeS Gold
Orange County35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 January 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Persian food at reasonable prices with good service. This is a great neighborhood restaurant atop a Persian grocery store.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 January 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food and service were great and left me wanting more. That is a really good comment because I am picky about taste and the service I receive at restaurants. But Bahar had that part perfect. However, location and atmosphere detracted significantly. Felt like a side room to a supermarket- which is basically what it is. My thought upon leaving was “if they only had a better location and restaurant layout.”
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Ronkeidar Gold
San Diego21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very unique place with great and surprising food, need an open minded approach as sometimes it i not what you'd expect but taste great
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
2.0
Dined on 31 December 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
PROS: Unique because its above a pretty cool Persian market. The wait staff were friendly and the food, while not presented well or prepared just right, seemed fresh. CONS: Food was dry, service took too long and was inconsistent. The noise level echoed (poor acoustics) and the lighting was poorly balanced. CONCLUSION: This restaurant needs an overhaul with design, lighting, proper training on customer service, food presentation and user experience.
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DouglasH
Orange County2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 2 September 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
It was so hot in here I couldn't even eat. Service was extremely poor. Food was ok at best.
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RAYMOND Gold
Phoenix / Arizona166 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 July 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
For ethnic food it is ok but is trending toward the American palette;not a good idea for the purist. Good value for money, pleasant service and not overcrowded.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Persian
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Sunday - Saturday: 11:30am - 3:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Saturday: 3:30pm - 9:00pm
Website
http://www.baharrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
27771 Center Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3603
Area
Mission Viejo / Rancho Santa Margarita
Parking Details
Private Parking

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Bahar Restauraunt

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Appetizers

Bahar SpecialUSD 11.00

Bahar PlatterUSD 11.00

TahdigUSD 8.00

Mirza GhasemiUSD 7.00

Kashk O BademjonUSD 7.00

Eggplant BoraniUSD 7.00

DolemehUSD 8.00

Kookoo SabziUSD 7.00

HummusUSD 6.00

FalafelUSD 6.00

Panir O'SabziUSD 9.00

Salad OliviehUSD 7.00

Plain YogurtUSD 3.00

Musto KhiyarUSD 4.00

Masto MousirUSD 6.00

Soups & Salads

Ash ReshtehUSD 5.00

Barley SoupUSD 5.00

Salad ShiraziUSD 5.00

Greek SaladUSD 7.00

Garden SaladUSD 7.00

Chicken SaladUSD 12.00

Daily Dishes

TahchinUSD 13.00

Baghala Polo with Lamb shankUSD 15.00

Loobia Polo with Salad ShiraziUSD 13.00

Shirin Polo with ChickenUSD 16.00

Albaloo Polo with ChickenUSD 13.00

Zereshk Polo with ChickenUSD 14.00

Adas Polo with ChickenUSD 13.00

Beef & Lamb

Koobideh KabobUSD 12.00

Koobideh ComboUSD 12.00

Beef Shish KabobUSD 19.00

Combo Shish KabobUSD 19.00

Barg KabobUSD 19.00

Beef SoltaniUSD 21.00

Boneless Lamb KabobUSD 20.00

Baghala Polo with Lamb ShankUSD 15.00

Poultry & Seafood

Chicken SaladUSD 12.00

Chicken KoobidehUSD 12.00

Chicken Kabob with boneUSD 14.00

Boneless Chicken KabobUSD 15.00

Chicken BargUSD 15.00

Chicken Shish KabobUSD 14.00

Chicken SoltaniUSD 17.00

Salmon or White FishUSD 19.00

Special Persian Stews

Celery StewUSD 12.50

Gheymeh BademjanUSD 12.50

GheymehUSD 12.50

Ghormeh SabziUSD 12.50

FesenjoonUSD 13.50

Vegetarian Dishes

Ash ReshtehUSD 5.00

Salad ShiraziUSD 5.00

Greek SaladUSD 7.00

Veggie KabobUSD 9.00

Vegetarian Celery StewUSD 11.50

Vegetarian Ghormeh SabziUSD 11.50

Vegetarian Gheymeh BademjanUSD 11.50

Vegetarian FesenjoonUSD 12.50

Adas PoloUSD 8.00

Zereshk PoloUSD 8.00

Albaloo PoloUSD 8.00

Shirin PoloUSD 9.00

Sabzi PoloUSD 8.00

Baghala PoloUSD 8.00

Desserts

Fresh PastriesUSD 4.00

BaklavaUSD 3.00

Zoolbia BamiehUSD 5.00

FaloodehUSD 4.00