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
Sabzi Paneer (V)
A selection of Persian herbs, walnuts and paneer cheese
£4.00
Mast-o-Khiyar (V)
A dip/relish of yoghurt, herbs, mixed with cucumber
£3.50
Mast-o-Moosir (V)
A dip/relish of yogurt mixed with chopped wild garlic (shallots)
£3.50
Bourani (V)
A dip/relish of yoghurt mixed with chopped spinach
£3.50
Humus (V)
Mashed chickpeas, tahini with garlic & olive oil
£3.50
Zeitoone-parvardeh (V)
Marinated Olives mixed with pomegranate juice and crushed walnuts
£4.50
Dolma (V)
Stuffed vine leaves
£4.00
Mirza Ghasemi (V)
Grilled crushed aubergine and garlic blended eggs and tomato
£4.00
Kashk-o-Bademjan (V)
Crushed fried aubergine, walnuts, fried onions and kashk (traditional Persian preserved yogurt whey)
£4.00
Ghel-Gheli
Meatballs made of a mixture of minced meat, onions, prunes, herbs and spices
£4.00
Plate of Mazzeh
Serves 2: choice of 5 starters (small plate)
Serves 4: choice of 5 starters (large plate)
£12.00
£20.00
Kookoo Sabzi
A mixture of finely chopped spinach, leek, dill, parsley barberries and walnuts which is mixed with egg flattened and pan-fried
£4.50
Olivieh
Finely diced chicken blended with eggs, potato, gherkins, green peas and mayo
£4.50
Soup of the Day
Freshly prepared on a daily basis, please ask
£4.00
Salads
Salad-e Shirazi (V)
Diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onions with seasoning and sour grape juice
£4.00
Seasonal Salad (V)
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, shredded red & white cabbage, shredded carrot
£3.50
Chicken Salad
Chicken tossed with Iceberg lettuce, tomato and cucumber served with dressing
£5.50
Chef Salad
Cucumber, cherry tomato, onions, olives, feta cheese, parsley and croutons tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
£5.50
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
£13.90
Sultani
A popular traditional dish which is a combination of the dishes Barg and Kobideh (see above)
£15.90
Chenjeh
Tender pieces of lamb fillet marinated with saffron for a minimum of 24 hrs which gives it a unique and delicate taste
£13.50
Kobideh
Two skewers of traditionally minced lamb mixed with onions
£10.00
Shashlik
Lamb chops marinated with the delicate flavour of saffron
£13.50
Ghafghazi
Tender pieces of diced lamb and chicken with onions and chilli peppers grilled to perfection
£13.50
Bakhtiari
Combination of tender pieces of flattened lamb fillet and chicken breast
£13.50
Mixed Kebab
Skewer of Kobideh and a skewer of juje bi-ostokhan
£13.50
Juje ba-ostokhan
Baby chicken on the bone, marinated overnight with saffron and onions
£13.00
Juje bi-ostokhan
Chicken Kebab; Tender pieces of the finest chicken breast marinated with saffron and onions
£10.00
Pistachio Chicken
Chicken Kebab; Tender pieces of the finest chicken breast marinated with pistachio and fresh herbs and fresh lemon juice
£12.00
Special Chef’s Kebab
Tender boneless chicken thighs, marinated to perfection with mayonnaise and onions
£12.00
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
£31.00
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
£45.00
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
£63.00
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
£10.00
Ghorme Sabzi
Diced lamb with fresh parsley, coriander, chives and fenugreek with red kidney beans and sun dried lime
£10.00
Fesenjoon
A Persian sweet and sour speciality dish; pieces of chicken cooked with ground walnuts, onions, spices and a pomegranate puree which creates a unique flavour
£10.00
Bamieh
Finely diced lamb with okra, tomatoes, saffron, mixed peppers and onion
£10.00
Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh
Rice & barberries steamed cooked and served with a tender half chicken in a saffron marinade, giving a wonderful aroma
£11.00
Baghali polo ba Mahicheh
Traditional lamb shank stew served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans
£14.00
Baghali polo ba Gardan
Traditional lamb neck stew served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans
£14.00
Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes
Vegetarian Stew (V)
Baby aubergines and courgette, baby potatoes & mixed peppers with tomatoes, saffron marinade
£10.00
Celery Stew (V)
A healthy and flavourful vegetarian stew with celery, parsley and mint
£9.00
Loobia Polo (V)
Persian green bean rice. Persian style rice cooked with green beans, potato, onions, tomato pure and carrot
£9.00
Baghali polo ba kookoo sabzi (V)
Rice mixed with dill and broad beans and served kookoo sabzi (see starter menu)
£9.00
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
£13.50
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
£16.50
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
£13.00
Hours of Service
MON – SUN
We are currently closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
We Serve Halal Food
Visit Persian Empire
Address:
69-71 Upper Parliament St
Nottingham NG1 6LD
Phone: 0115 924 1999