Menu
We only choose the freshest produce which we then prepare with the finest herbs and spices. Be it a stew or something marinaded and fresh off the grill, you’ll love it.
Starters
Taftoon (V)
Freshly baked Persian speciality table bread
£1.50
Mast-o-Khiyar (V)
A dip/relish of yoghurt, herbs, mixed with cucumber
£4.50
Mast-o-Moosir (V)
A dip/relish of yogurt mixed with chopped wild garlic (shallots)
£4.50
Bourani (V)
A dip/relish of yoghurt mixed with chopped spinach
£4.50
Humus (V)
Mashed chickpeas, tahini with garlic & olive oil
£4.95
Zeitoone-parvardeh (V)
Marinated Olives mixed with pomegranate juice and crushed walnuts
£5.50
Dolma (V)
Stuffed vine leaves
£5.00
Mirza Ghasemi (V)
Grilled crushed aubergine and garlic blended eggs and tomato
£5.50
Kashk-o-Bademjan (V)
Crushed fried aubergine, walnuts, fried onions and kashk (traditional Persian preserved yogurt whey)
£5.50
Ghel-Gheli
Meatballs made of a mixture of minced meat, onions, prunes, herbs and spices
£5.50
Plate of Mazzeh
Serves 2: choice of 5 starters (small plate)
Serves 4: choice of 5 starters (large plate)
£14.95
£22.95
Kookoo Sabzi
A mixture of finely chopped spinach, leek, dill, parsley barberries and walnuts which is mixed with egg flattened and pan-fried
£5.50
Olivieh
Finely diced chicken blended with eggs, potato, gherkins, green peas and mayo
£5.50
Soup of the Day
Freshly prepared on a daily basis, please ask
£5.00
Salads
Salad-e Shirazi (V)
Diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onions with seasoning and sour grape juice
£4.50
Seasonal Salad (V)
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, shredded red & white cabbage, shredded carrot
£4.50
Fattoush (V)
Parsley, mint, radishes, green onions, tomatoes, lettuce, sumac, olive oil, pita bread and lemon juice
£6.00
Tabbouleh (V)
Bulgur, parsley, mint, green onions, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic and lemon juice
£6.00
Chef Salad
Cucumber, cherry tomato, onions, olives, feta cheese, parsley and croutons tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
£6.00
Grills
All grilled main dishes are served with a grilled tomato, saffron rice and salad
Barg
Tender lamb fillet flattened and marinated with the finest saffron
£15.95
Royal Kebab
popular traditional dish which is a combination of the Barg and juje bi-ostokhan
£21.50
Chenjeh
Tender pieces of lamb fillet marinated with saffron for a minimum of 24 hrs which gives it a unique and delicate taste
£15.50
Chenjeh Makhsoos
A popular traditional dish which is a combination of the Chenieh and One skewer Kobiden
£18.95
Kobideh
Two skewers of traditionally minced lamb mixed with onions
£12.00
Shashlik
Lamb chops marinated with the delicate flavour of saffron
£15.50
Ghafghazi
Tender pieces of diced lamb and chicken with onions and chilli peppers grilled to perfection
£15.50
Bakhtiari
Combination of tender pieces of flattened lamb fillet and chicken breast
£15.50
Mixed Kebab
Skewer of Kobideh and a skewer of juje bi-ostokhan
£15.50
Juje ba-ostokhan
Baby chicken on the bone, marinated overnight with saffron and onions
£15.50
Juje bi-ostokhan
Chicken Kebab; Tender pieces of the finest chicken breast marinated with saffron and onions
£12.00
Pistachio Chicken
Chicken Kebab; Tender pieces of the finest chicken breast marinated with pistachio and fresh herbs and fresh lemon juice
£13.50
Makhsoos
A popular traditional dish which is a combination of Barg and Kobideh
£18.95
Plate of Kebab (serves 2)
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
£36.00
Plate of Kebab (serves 3)
1 skewer Juje bi-ostokhan,1 skewer half baby chicken, 3 skewer kobideh and a skewer chenjeh or a skewer of shashlik, served with 3 saffron rice and topped with barberries
£53.00
Plate of Kebab (serves 4)
1 skewer Juje bi-ostokhan, 1 skewer half baby chicken, 4 skewer kobideh and a skewer chenjeh or a skewer of shashlik, 1 skewer of Barg, served with 4 saffron rice and topped with barberries
£72.00
Traditional Stews
Try our delicious traditional Persian desserts as a perfect complement to your meal
Gheyme-Bademjan
Finely diced lamb with baby aubergine, yellow split peas, tomatoes, sun-dried lime and saffron
£11.95
Ghorme Sabzi
Diced lamb with fresh parsley, coriander, chives and fenugreek with red kidney beans and sun dried lime
£11.95
Fesenjoon
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
£12.00
Bamieh
Finely diced lamb with okra, tomatoes, saffron, mixed peppers and onion
£11.95
Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh
Rice & barberries steamed cooked and served with a tender half chicken in a saffron marinade, giving a wonderful aroma
£12.50
Baghali polo ba Mahicheh
Traditional lamb shank stew served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans
£16.50
Baghali polo ba Gardan
Traditional lamb neck stew served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans
£16.50
Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes
Vegetarian Stew (V)
Baby aubergines and courgette, baby potatoes, mixed peppers & tomatoes with a saffron marinade
£10.00
Gheyme-Bademjan (V)
Baby aubergines, yellow split peas, tomatoes, sun-dried lime and saffron
£10.00
Ghorme Sabzi (V)
Fresh parsley, coriander, chives and fenugreek with red kidney beans, sun-dried lime & mushrooms
£10.00
Bamieh (V)
Ocra, tomatoes, saffron, mixed peppers and onion
£10.00
Seafood
Grilled Sea bass
Grilled whole Sea bass marinated in saffron, lemon juice and onions served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans
£16.50
Grilled Salmon
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
£17.50
Ghalieh Mahi
Spicy hot and sour fish stew, king fish on bone marinated with tamarind paste, fresh herbs, onions and garlic served with saffron rice
£14.50
Hours of Service
Delivery or Takeaway
Monday to Saturday
12pm – 11pm
Sunday
12pm – 10pm
We Serve Halal Food
Visit Persian Empire
Address:
69-71 Upper Parliament St
Nottingham NG1 6LD
Phone: 0115 924 1999