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Mersea Rock Oysters
the award winning Mersea oysters. Richard Haward supplies some of the finest oysters in the world, for eight generations they have been cultivating Mersea oysters in the river blackwater, purifying them with that same sea water, giving them their unique and remarkable flavour. served an bed of crushed ice, oyster sauce with French roots, “mignonette” translates roughly into “cute, small, & tasty”, and that’s exactly what oysters are. “just like kissing the sea on the lips”
- 3 Oysters£ 9,90
- 6 Oysters£ 19,00
- 9 Oysters£ 28,00
- 12 Oysters£ 33,00
Sini-e-Mazeh£ 19,00
chefs selection of four starters with Persian bread
Gilan Trio£ 16,00
roasted aubergine garlic, aubergine & whey, zeytoon parvardeh
Antipasto Di Frutti Di Mare£ 19,00
Mersea oyster, prawns & smoked salmon
Antipasto Misto £ 18,00
cured meat, cheese, sun kissed tomto
Bread Selection£ 4,90
Persian & European, organic butter or spicy sicilian extra virgin olive oil
Small Plates
Burrata Blood Orange & Fennel Salad£ 12,00
vibrant, refreshing, and delicious
Ghalieh Maygu £ 12,00
tempura battered prawns, garlic, tamarind, coriander & parsley sauce
Spicy Calamaretti £ 11,00
hearty, robust seafood just enough spiciness to tickle the tongue
Arancini Mini Rice Balls£ 9,00
your choice of, traditional ‘ragu bolognese’, ‘mozzarella paired with mushrooms and creamy béchamel’
Mirza Qasemi (v)£ 8,00
smooky aubergine, garlic & tomatoe
Kashk-e-Bademjan (v)£ 8,00
aubergine, caramelized onion, garlic & whey
Noon-o-Panir-o-Sabzi (v) £ 8,00
feta cheese, walnuts & herbs with selection of bread, totally addictive way of starting a meal as the fresh, vital flavours sharpen the appetite
Mast-o-Moosir (v) £ 6,50
yoghurt & wild garlic, you will love it
Mast-o-Khiar (v) £ 6,50
creamy yoghurt, cucumber, red onions, walnuts, dried currants & mint, just divine
BBQ Wings£ 6,50
infused with onion, garlic, Aleppo pepper
Koofteh Rizeh£ 6,50
meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce
Loobia Pokhte£ 4,00
Gilaki vegan rose coco beans stew
Loobia ba Spicy Chorizo£ 8,00
rose coco beans stew with brindisa hot chorizo
From the Grill
all our kababs are served with saffron steamed rice or your choice of house fries, Persian bread, or side salad in Iran grills are traditionally enjoyed with butter, grilled tomatoes +1.0 and or raw egg yolk+ 2.0, sounds strange but its delicious
Koobideh £ 16,00
two skewers of this signature Iranian grilled meat dish made with a combination ground lamb & beef, grated onions and spices. kababs are immensely popular
Chenjeh£ 22,00
a skewer of juicy & tender cubes of lamb fillet
Barg£ 24,00
succulent grilled lamb filet mignon kabab, marinated in our special combination of spices
Saffron Joojeh£ 17,00
chicken pieces are smothered in a delicious marinade and have such delicious flavor thanks to saffron and lemon.
Torsh Lamb£ 24,00
lamb fillet marinated in aromatic mixed herbs, walnuts, onion & pomegranate molases
Torsh Chicken£ 19,00
chicken marinated in aromatic mixed herbs, walnuts, onion & pomegranate molases
Morakab Mahi £ 17,00
calamari garlic & chile, bold flavor to this seafood dish, served with aromatic dill rice
Rib Eye Steak & Za’atar Butter£ 24,00
28 day matured irish, “bronze winner at world steak challenge” za’atar a Middle Eastern spice blend, that is a delicious combination of sesame, thyme, and sumac, adding an extra savory depth of flavor
Wagyu Burger £ 15,00
finest wagyu meat served with sundried tomatoes, crisp salad, garlic herbs mayo
Fish Burger£ 12,00
with wasabi and lemon mayonnaise, juicy & fresh and has a nice salty kick from the capers
Vegan Burger (V)£ 11,00
meat-free burger, no compromise on taste or texture, served with sundried tomatoes, crisp salad, garlic herb vegan mayo
Stews - ‘Khoresht’
‘Khoresht’ is a delicate & refined stew. a combination of either meat, poultry or fish with vegetables; fresh or dried fruits, beans & sometimes, lost of heabs & nuts, left to simmer over a lazy flame.enjoy khoresht with saffron steamed rice 5.0 / persian bread 4.5 fries: sumac, truffle, rosemary 5.5
Ghorme Sabzi £ 11,00
a traditional & very popular dish in iran. tender lamb, fresh chopped parsley, chives, coriander & fenugreek, slowly cooked with kidney beans seasoned with a blend of persian lime & spices
Fesenjan ba Ordak £ 12,00
duck breast with pomegranate & walnut sauce, the jewel in the crown of all stews. it is sweet & sour. traditionally served to mark a celebration, most often the arrival of important friends or family
Anar Bij £ 12,00
delicate meatballs are gently cooked in a creamy walnut sauce that is then flavored with fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses
delicate meatballs are gently cooked in a creamy walnut sauce that is then flavored with fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses£ 14,00
delicate meatballs are gently cooked in a creamy walnut sauce that is then flavored with fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses
Bademjan-o-Joojeh£ 13,00
chicken & aubergine simmered in a delicate sauce of tomato & saffron with young grapes
Vegan Bademjan Stew£ 9,00
Aubergine simmered in a delicate sauce of tomato & saffron with young grapes
Baghali Ghatogh£ 10,00
baghali ghatogh is known for its rich, herby flavors and creamy texture. it is a popular vegetarian option in persian cuisine, especially during the springtime when fresh dill and fava beans are abundant. topped with a poached egg
Vegan Baghali Ghatogh£ 8,00
baghali ghatogh is known for its rich, herby flavors and creamy texture. it is a popular vegetarian option in persian cuisine, especially during the springtime when fresh dill and fava beans are abundant.
Salads
Burrata, Orange & Fennel Salad £ 14,00
garnished with toasted hazelnuts vibrant, refreshing, and delicious
Rashti Salad£ 14,00
mix lettuce, tomatoes, cuccumber, red onions, walnuts, pomegranate & creamy feta
Panzanella al Mare £ 19,00
Tuscan classic bread and tomato salad. with pulian mixed seafood salad
Verdura Mista£ 18,00
grilled seasonal vegetables served warm over a bed of Adasi (Persian lentil and potato)
Chicken Caesar Salad £ 18,00
the ultimate Persian BBQ chicken Caesar salad! garlicky croutons, tender Bchicken breast, parmigiano-reggiano and a tangy homemade dressing
Caesar Salad £ 11,00
garlicky croutons, parmigiano-reggiano and a tangy homemade dressing
Side Salad - Shirazi£ 5,00
cucumber, tomato, red onion, olive oil, herbal spices & verjuice “a popular side dish”