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

£1.95

Mast-o-Khiyar (V)
A dip/relish of yoghurt, herbs, mixed with cucumber

£5.95

Mast-o-Moosir (V)
A dip/relish of yogurt mixed with chopped wild garlic (shallots)

£5.95

Bourani (V) 
A dip/relish of yoghurt mixed with chopped spinach

£5.95

Humus (V)
Mashed chickpeas, tahini with garlic & olive oil

£5.95

Zeitoone-parvardeh (V) 
Marinated Olives mixed with pomegranate juice and crushed walnuts

£6.50

Dolma (V)
Stuffed vine leaves

£5.95

Mirza Ghasemi (V) 
Grilled crushed aubergine and garlic blended eggs and tomato

£6.95

Kashk-o-Bademjan (V) 
Crushed fried aubergine, walnuts, fried onions and kashk (traditional Persian preserved yogurt whey)

£6.95

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

£6.95

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

£18.95
£28.95

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

£6.95

Soup of the Day
Freshly prepared on a daily basis, please ask

£5.50 

Salads

Salad-e Shirazi (V)
Diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onions with seasoning and sour grape juice

£5.50

Seasonal Salad (V)
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, shredded red & white cabbage, shredded carrot

£5.00

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

£6.95

Tabbouleh (V)
Bulgur, parsley, mint, green onions, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic and lemon juice

£6.95

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

£7.00

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

£18.95

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

£26.50

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

£18.95

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

£22.95

Kobideh
Two skewers of traditionally minced lamb mixed with onions

£14.00

Shashlik
Lamb chops marinated with the delicate flavour of saffron

£18.95

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

£18.50

Bakhtiari 
Combination of tender pieces of flattened lamb fillet and chicken breast

£18.50

Mixed Kebab
Skewer of Kobideh and a skewer of juje bi-ostokhan

£18.50

Juje ba-ostokhan
Baby chicken on the bone, marinated overnight with saffron and onions

£18.50

Juje bi-ostokhan
Chicken Kebab; Tender pieces of the finest chicken breast marinated with saffron and onions

£14.00

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

£15.50

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

£22.95

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

£42.50

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

£64.00

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

£84.00

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

£13.50

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

£13.95

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

£15.00

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

£13.50

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

£14.50

Baghali polo ba Mahicheh
Traditional lamb shank stew served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans

£19.50

Baghali polo ba Gardan
Traditional lamb neck stew served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans

 

£19.50

Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes

Vegetarian Stew (V)
Baby aubergines and courgette, baby potatoes, mixed peppers & tomatoes with a saffron marinade

£11.95

Gheyme-Bademjan (V)
Baby aubergines, yellow split peas, tomatoes, sun-dried lime and saffron

£11.95

Ghorme Sabzi (V)
Fresh parsley, coriander, chives and fenugreek with red kidney beans, sun-dried lime & mushrooms

£11.95

Bamieh (V)
Ocra, tomatoes, saffron, mixed peppers and onion

£11.95

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

£20.00

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

£21.00

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

£16.50

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