Yekta Market & Kabob Counter Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Yekta Market & Kabob Counter, a hidden gem nestled in Rockville, MD, offering an authentic taste of Persian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Here, flavor takes center stage. The menu boasts a tantalizing array of kabobs, including tender lamb and juicy chicken, each grilled to perfection and infused with complex spices that transport your taste buds.
Vegetarians are also well catered for, with options like the herb-stuffed frittata sandwich that leaves diners raving about its delightful crunch and rich flavors. The market aspect of Yekta adds to its charm, featuring a wide selection of Middle Eastern ingredients, sweets, and pastries that invite exploration.
While the focus remains on takeout, the freshness and quality of the food make every bite worthwhile. Whether you’re in for a quick lunch or catering for a gathering, Yekta is your go-to spot for memorable meals.
Sandwiches
Kalbas
Garlic Mortadella with Pistachios
Olivieh
Persian Style Potato Salad with Chicken and Eggs
Kotlet
Ground Beef, Potato and Chickpea Patty
Kookoo Sabzi
Persian Herb Frittata
Zaban
Seasoned Beef Tongue
Maghz
Poached Seasoned Calf Brain
Koobideh
Grilled Single Skewer of Ground Certified Angus Beef Strip Lion
Chicken
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast Kabob
Barg
Marinated slices of Certified Angus Beef Strip Loin
Kabob Bowls
Customize Your Kabob Bowl Chicken Chengeh Sirloin Vegetarian
Yekta Lunch Bowls
Spreads
Kashke Bademjaan
Fried Eggplant with Fermented Whey, Onion and Mint
Mirza Ghasemi
Smoked Eggplant with Tomatoes, Eggs and Garlic
Masto Khiar
Persian Yogurt with Cucumbers and Mint
Masto Mooseer
Persian Yogurt with SunDried Shallots
Hummus
Chickpea Puree with Tahini, Lime Juice and Garlic
Zeytoon Parvardeh
Green Olives and Walnuts Marinated with Pomegranate Molasses, Herb and Garlic
Made Daily Using The Finest Ingredients. Marinated In Yektas Special Spices And Grilled To Perfection. Served With Saffron Basmati Rice
BeefKoobideh
Two Juicy Skewers of Ground Certified Angus Beef
BeefBarg
Marinated slices of Certified Angus Beef Strip Lion
BeefChenjeh
Finest cut of Certified Angus Beef Strip Lion, Marinated with Onions and Peppers
Chicken Kabob
Boneless Chicken Breast with Saffron and Citrus Marinade
Chicken Koobideh
Two Skewers of Marinated Ground Chicken Breast, with Herbs
Chicken Joojeh
Cornish Hen with Saffron and Citrus Marinade
Lamb Kabob
Lamb Sirloin with Yogurt and Rosemary Marinade
Lamb Shishlik
Grilled Lamb Chops with Yogurt and Rosemary Marinade
Kabobs
Small Dishes
Kotlet
Ground Beef, Potato and Chickpea Patty
Kookoo Sabzi
Persian Herb Frittata
Olivieh
Persian Style Potato Salad with Chicken and Eggs
Dolmeh
Grape Leaves wrapped and a mixture of Rice and Herbs
Tahdig And Khoresht
Crispy Rice with your choice of one available Stew. 2 Stews additional 2 or 3 Stews additional 4
Veggie Kabob
Grilled Marinated Seasonal Vegetables
Baghali Polow With Mahicheh
Lamb Shank braised in Turmeric and Tomato Sauce, served with Dill and Fava Bean Rice
Ghormeh Sabzi
flavorful and aromatic herbs stew, with slow cooked beef, kidney beans, and dried key lime
Karafs
Vegetarian Celery Stew with Herbs, Mushrooms and Citrus.
Fesenjan
Sweet and Sour Stew made with Pomegranate Molasses, Ground Walnuts, and Chicken Breast
Gheymeh Bademjaan
Tomato based stew with turmeric, cinnamon, saffron, sauteed eggplant, yellow split peas, and beef
Specialties
Combinations
Koobideh Combination
Ground Certified Angus Beef and Ground Chicken Kabob
Chicken Soltani
Ground Certified Angus Beef and Marinated Boneless Chicken Breast
Soltani
Marinated Slices of Certified Angus Beef Strip Loin and Ground Beef
Kabobi Special
Marinated Boneless Chicken Breast and Slices of Certified Angus Beef Strip Loin
Yekta Special
Certified Angus Beef Strip Loin, Ground Beef and Marinated Boneless Chicken Breast
Seafood Combination
Marinated Shrimp and Salmon Kabobs Served with Saffron Basmati Rice and Sauteed Vegetables
Surf And Turf
Marinated Shrimp Kabob and Certified Angus Beef Strip Loin served with Saffron Basmati Rice and Sauteed Vegetables
Salmon Kabob
Marinated Filet of Salmon with Saffron Rice and Sauteed Vegetables
Shrimp Kabob
Marinated Shrimp served with Saffron Rice and Sauteed Vegetables
Fish and Seafood
Sides
Chelo
Saffron Basmati Rice
Albaloo
Basmati Rice with Pitted Sour Cherries
Zereshk
Basmati Rice with Barberries
Addas
Basmati Rice with Lentils and Raisins
Lubia
Basmati Rice with Green Beans, Tomato Sauce, and Cinnamon
Baghali
Basmati Rice with Fava Beans
Shirin Jeweled Rice
Basmati Rice with Almonds, Pistachios, and Orange Peel
Garden Salad
Mediterranean Salad with Colored Peppers, Olives and Feta
Sauteed Vegetables
Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables Pick from 12 Saffron Rice , 12 Garden Salad, or 12 Saffron Rice, 12 Sauteed Vegetables
Torshi
Pickled Medley of Finely Chopped Vegetables
Siri Torshi
Aged Pickled Garlic
Panir Sabzi
Fresh Herbs, Walnuts, Radish and Feta
Taftoon
Inhouse Baked Bread
Other Accompaniments
Salads
Shirazi Salad
Chopped Persian cucumber, tomato, onion and mint with red wine vinegar dressing
Garden Salad
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, olives and feta cheese with Yekta dressing
Doogh
Yogurt Soda
Persian Hot Tea Or Iced Tea
Yektas own blend of freshly brewed tea
Canned Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Ginger Ale
Beverages
Dessert
Rollete
Sponge cake rolled with whipped cream.
Zoolbiah Bamieh
Sweet syrupy fritters
Faloodeh
Frozen noodle sorbet, with rosewater and cherry syrup
Baghlava
Thin layers of pastry, with pistachio, honey and rosewater.
Bastanee
Saffron icecream with rosewater and pistachios
Bastanee Nooni
Saffron icecream with rosewater and pistachios sandwiched in wafers
Sohan
Persian saffron and pistachio brittle