Persian Empire Restaurant

Freshly baked Persian speciality table bread

A dip/relish of yoghurt, herbs, mixed with cucumber

A dip/relish of yogurt mixed with chopped wild garlic (shallots)

A dip/relish of yoghurt mixed with chopped spinach

Mashed chickpeas, tahini with garlic & olive oil

Marinated Olives mixed with pomegranate juice and crushed walnuts

Stuffed vine leaves

Grilled crushed aubergine and garlic blended eggs and tomato

Crushed fried aubergine, walnuts, fried onions and kashk (traditional Persian preserved yogurt whey)

Meatballs made of a mixture of minced meat, onions, prunes, herbs and spices

Serves 2: choice of 5 starters (small plate) Serves 4: choice of 5 starters (large plate)

Finely diced chicken blended with eggs, potato, gherkins, green peas and mayo

Freshly prepared on a daily basis, please ask

Diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onions with seasoning and sour grape juice

Iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, shredded red & white cabbage, shredded carrot

Parsley, mint, radishes, green onions, tomatoes, lettuce, sumac, olive oil, pita bread and lemon juice

Bulgur, parsley, mint, green onions, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic and lemon juice

Cucumber, cherry tomato, onions, olives, feta cheese, parsley and croutons tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Tender lamb fillet flattened and marinated with the finest saffron

popular traditional dish which is a combination of the Barg and juje bi-ostokhan

Tender pieces of lamb fillet marinated with saffron for a minimum of 24 hrs which gives it a unique and delicate taste

A popular traditional dish which is a combination of the Chenieh and One skewer Kobiden

Two skewers of traditionally minced lamb mixed with onions

Lamb chops marinated with the delicate flavour of saffron

Tender pieces of diced lamb and chicken with onions and chilli peppers grilled to perfection

Combination of tender pieces of flattened lamb fillet and chicken breast

Skewer of Kobideh and a skewer of juje bi-ostokhan

Baby chicken on the bone, marinated overnight with saffron and onions

Chicken Kebab; Tender pieces of the finest chicken breast marinated with saffron and onions

Chicken Kebab; Tender pieces of the finest chicken breast marinated with pistachio and fresh herbs and fresh lemon juice

A popular traditional dish which is a combination of Barg and Kobideh

1 skewer Juje bi-ostokhan, 2 skewer kobideh and a skewer chenjeh or a skewer of shashlik, served with 2 saffron rice and topped with barberries

Finely diced lamb with baby aubergine, yellow split peas, tomatoes, sun-dried lime and saffron

Diced lamb with fresh parsley, coriander, chives and fenugreek with red kidney beans and sun dried lime

A Persian sweet and sour specialty dish; pieces of chicken cooked with ground walnuts, onions, spices and a pomegranate puree which creates a unique flavor

Finely diced lamb with okra, tomatoes, saffron, mixed peppers and onion

Rice & barberries steamed cooked and served with a tender half chicken in a saffron marinade, giving a wonderful aroma

Traditional lamb shank stew served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans

Traditional lamb neck stew served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans

Baby aubergines and courgette, baby potatoes, mixed peppers & tomatoes with a saffron marinade

Baby aubergines, yellow split peas, tomatoes, sun-dried lime and saffron

Fresh parsley, coriander, chives and fenugreek with red kidney beans, sun-dried lime & mushrooms

Ocra, tomatoes, saffron, mixed peppers and onion

Grilled whole Sea bass marinated in saffron, lemon juice and onions served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans

Boneless salmon fillet, marinated in saffron, black pepper, dash of lemon juice and olive oil served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans

Spicy hot and sour fish stew, king fish on bone marinated with tamarind paste, fresh herbs, onions and garlic served with saffron rice