Babam Restaurant

Babam Restaurant is an Iranian dining establishment in Frankfurt, located at Münchner Straße 11. The menu of this establishment is dedicated to Iranian cuisine and features a diverse range of traditional appetizers, grilled dishes, stews, rice dishes, vegetarian meals, and Iranian desserts. The restaurant also offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery services.

Appetizers make up a significant part of the Babam menu. Kashk-e Bademjan, Mirza Ghasemi, Zeytoon Parvardeh (marinated olives), Borani Esfenaj (spinach dip), Borani Bademjan (eggplant dip), stuffed grape leaves (Dolmeh), and Ash-e Reshteh (noodle soup) are among the dishes in this section. Mast-o-Khiar (yogurt with cucumber), Mast-o-Moosir (yogurt with shallots), pickles, Torshi, and pickled garlic are also featured alongside these appetizers. A Sabzi Khordan platter, consisting of basil, mint, tarragon, parsley, cheese, radishes, and onion, is also available as part of the appetizer selection.

Grilled dishes are another prominent section of the Babam menu, featuring options such as two-skewer Kabab Koobideh, Kabab Barg, Chenjeh, Joojeh Kabab, Joojeh Soltani, Kabab Soltani, and Shishlik. These dishes are usually served with saffron basmati rice and grilled tomatoes, with the option to choose Baghali Polo or Zereshk Polo for some dishes.

Iranian stews also hold a significant place on the restaurant’s menu. Ghormeh Sabzi with lamb shank, Gheimeh Bademjan, eggplant stew, and okra stew are among the dishes in this section. Fesenjan is also prepared with ground walnuts and pomegranate paste and can be ordered with either lamb meatballs or chicken. This section of the menu covers dishes that are predominantly slow-cooked and served with rice.

The rice dishes at Babam Restaurant also offer variety. Included in this section are Baghali Polo with lamb shank or chicken, Zereshk Polo with lamb shank or chicken, and Shirin Polo with chicken. Shirin Polo is prepared with slivered almonds, pistachios, orange peel, and carrots; with its combination of sweet and aromatic flavors, it is one of the well-known dishes of the Iranian table.

For those who prefer vegetarian or meat-free meals, there are several options on the menu, such as eggplant with tomato sauce, okra with tomato sauce, grilled vegetables, a falafel and hummus platter, and vegetarian Fesenjan—which is prepared with walnuts and pomegranate paste and served with fried mushrooms.

In the dessert section, saffron ice cream with pistachios, Faloodeh, a combination of ice cream and Faloodeh, dates stuffed with walnuts, and Sholeh Zard are available. These desserts, like the main menu, focus on items well-known in Iranian culinary culture.

In summary, Babam Restaurant in Frankfurt offers a diverse menu of Iranian food, ranging from appetizers like Kashk-e Bademjan and Mirza Ghasemi to various kebabs, traditional stews, rice dishes, vegetarian options, and Iranian desserts. The structure of the menu indicates that the establishment’s offerings are not limited to kebabs, but rather encompass various facets of Iranian cuisine.