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
Freshly baked Persian speciality table bread
£1.95
Mast-o-Khiyar (V)
A dip/relish of yoghurt, herbs, mixed with cucumber
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)
A dip/relish of yogurt mixed with chopped wild garlic (shallots)
£5.95
Bourani (V)
A dip/relish of yoghurt mixed with chopped spinach
A dip/relish of yoghurt mixed with chopped spinach
£5.95
Humus (V)
Mashed chickpeas, tahini with garlic & olive oil
Mashed chickpeas, tahini with garlic & olive oil
£5.95
Zeitoone-parvardeh (V)
Marinated olives mixed with pomegranate juice and crushed walnuts
Marinated olives mixed with pomegranate juice and crushed walnuts
£6.50
Dolma (V)
Stuffed vine leaves
Stuffed vine leaves
£5.95
Mirza Ghasemi (V)
Grilled crushed aubergine and garlic blended eggs and tomato
Grilled crushed aubergine and garlic blended eggs and tomato
£7.50
Kashk-o-Bademjan (V)
Crushed fried aubergine, walnuts, fried onions and kashk (traditional Persian preserved yogurt whey)
Crushed fried aubergine, walnuts, fried onions and kashk (traditional Persian preserved yogurt whey)
£7.50
Ghel-Gheli
Meatballs made of a mixture of minced meat, onions, prunes, herbs and spices
Meatballs made of a mixture of minced meat, onions, prunes, herbs and spices
£7.50
Plate of Mazzeh
Serves 2: choice of 5 starters (small plate)
Serves 4: choice of 5 starters (large plate)
Serves 2: choice of 5 starters (small plate)
Serves 4: choice of 5 starters (large plate)
£19.95
£29.95
£29.95
Olivieh
Finely diced chicken blended with eggs, potato, gherkins, green peas and mayo
Finely diced chicken blended with eggs, potato, gherkins, green peas and mayo
£7.50
Soup of the Day
Freshly prepared on a daily basis, please ask
Freshly prepared on a daily basis, please ask
£5.50
Salads
Salad-e Shirazi (V)
Diced cucumber, tomatoes and red onions with seasoning and sour grape juice
Diced cucumber, tomatoes and red onions with seasoning and sour grape juice
£5.50
Seasonal Salad (V)
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, shredded red and white cabbage, and shredded carrot
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, shredded red and white cabbage, and shredded carrot
£5.00
Fattoush (V)
Parsley, mint, radishes, green onions, tomatoes, lettuce, sumac, olive oil, pita bread and lemon juice
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
Bulgur, parsley, mint, green onions, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic and lemon juice
£6.95
Chef Salad
Cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onions, olives, feta cheese, parsley and croutons tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Cucumber, cherry tomatoes, 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 and saffron rice or fries.
Barg
Tender lamb fillet flattened and marinated with the finest saffron
Tender lamb fillet flattened and marinated with the finest saffron
£19.50
Royal Kebab
Popular traditional dish which is a combination of the Barg and juje bi-ostokhan
Popular traditional dish which is a combination of the Barg and juje bi-ostokhan
£28.50
Chenjeh
Tender pieces of lamb fillet marinated with saffron for a minimum of 24 hours, giving it a unique and delicate taste
Tender pieces of lamb fillet marinated with saffron for a minimum of 24 hours, giving it a unique and delicate taste
£19.50
Chenjeh Makhsoos
A popular traditional dish which is a combination of the Chenjeh and one skewer Kobideh
A popular traditional dish which is a combination of the Chenjeh and one skewer Kobideh
£23.95
Kobideh
Two skewers of traditionally minced lamb mixed with onions
Two skewers of traditionally minced lamb mixed with onions
£15.00
Shashlik
Lamb chops marinated with the delicate flavour of saffron
Lamb chops marinated with the delicate flavour of saffron
£20.50
Ghafghazi
Tender pieces of diced lamb and chicken with onions and chilli peppers grilled to perfection
Tender pieces of diced lamb and chicken with onions and chilli peppers grilled to perfection
£19.00
Bakhtiari
Combination of tender pieces of flattened lamb fillet and chicken breast
Combination of tender pieces of flattened lamb fillet and chicken breast
£19.00
Mixed Kebab
Skewer of Kobideh and a skewer of juje bi-ostokhan
Skewer of Kobideh and a skewer of juje bi-ostokhan
£18.95
Juje ba-ostokhan
Baby chicken on the bone, marinated overnight with saffron and onions
Baby chicken on the bone, marinated overnight with saffron and onions
£20.00
Juje bi-ostokhan
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 saffron and onions
£14.50
Makhsoos
A popular traditional dish which is a combination of Barg and Kobideh
A popular traditional dish which is a combination of Barg and Kobideh
£23.95
Plate of Kebab (serves 2)
1 skewer juje bi-ostokhan, 2 skewers kobideh and a skewer chenjeh or shishlik, served with 2 saffron rice and topped with barberries
1 skewer juje bi-ostokhan, 2 skewers kobideh and a skewer chenjeh or shishlik, served with 2 saffron rice and topped with barberries
£44.50
Plate of Kebab (serves 3)
1 skewer juje bi-ostokhan, 1 skewer half baby chicken, 3 skewers kobideh and a skewer chenjeh or shishlik, served with 3 saffron rice and topped with barberries
1 skewer juje bi-ostokhan, 1 skewer half baby chicken, 3 skewers kobideh and a skewer chenjeh or shishlik, served with 3 saffron rice and topped with barberries
£68.50
Plate of Kebab (serves 4)
1 skewer juje bi-ostokhan, 1 skewer half baby chicken, 4 skewers kobideh, a skewer chenjeh or shishlik, and 1 skewer of Barg, served with 4 saffron rice and topped with barberries
1 skewer juje bi-ostokhan, 1 skewer half baby chicken, 4 skewers kobideh, a skewer chenjeh or shishlik, and 1 skewer of Barg, served with 4 saffron rice and topped with barberries
£89.50
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
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
Diced lamb with fresh parsley, coriander, chives and fenugreek with red kidney beans and sun-dried lime
£14.50
Fesenjoon
A Persian sweet and sour speciality dish; pieces of chicken cooked with ground walnuts, onions, spices and a pomegranate purée which creates a unique flavour
A Persian sweet and sour speciality dish; pieces of chicken cooked with ground walnuts, onions, spices and a pomegranate purée which creates a unique flavour
£16.50
Bamieh
Finely diced lamb with okra, tomatoes, saffron, mixed peppers and onion
Finely diced lamb with okra, tomatoes, saffron, mixed peppers and onion
£13.50
Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh
Rice and barberries steamed and served with a tender half chicken in a saffron marinade, giving a wonderful aroma
Rice and barberries steamed and served with a tender half chicken in a saffron marinade, giving a wonderful aroma
£15.50
Baghali Polo Ba Mahicheh
Traditional lamb shank stew served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans
Traditional lamb shank stew served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans
£20.50
Baghali Polo Ba Gardan
Traditional lamb neck 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
£20.50
Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes
Vegetarian Stew (V)
Baby aubergines and courgette, baby potatoes, mixed peppers and tomatoes with a saffron marinade
Baby aubergines and courgette, baby potatoes, mixed peppers and tomatoes with a saffron marinade
£11.95
Gheyme-Bademjan (V)
Baby aubergines, yellow split peas, tomatoes, sun-dried lime and saffron
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 and mushrooms
Fresh parsley, coriander, chives and fenugreek with red kidney beans, sun-dried lime and mushrooms
£11.95
Bamieh (V)
Okra, tomatoes, saffron, mixed peppers and onion
Okra, 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
Grilled whole sea bass marinated in saffron, lemon juice and onions, served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans
£21.50
Grilled Salmon
Boneless salmon fillet, marinated in saffron, black pepper, a dash of lemon juice and olive oil, served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans
Boneless salmon fillet, marinated in saffron, black pepper, a dash of lemon juice and olive oil, served with steamed rice mixed with dill and broad beans
£21.50
Ghalieh Mahi
Spicy hot and sour fish stew, king fish on the bone marinated with tamarind paste, fresh herbs, onions and garlic, served with saffron rice
Spicy hot and sour fish stew, king fish on the 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 – 10pm
Sunday
12pm – 9pm
We Serve Halal Food
Visit Persian Empire
Address:
69-71 Upper Parliament St
Nottingham NG1 6LD
Phone: 0115 924 1999