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Taste of Saffron Restaurant

MediterraneanBbqVegetarian

4.6 Excellent(30)0.04 km awayOpens at 17:00 on Tuesday$0.99 delivery$10.00 minimum

Cold Starters and Sides

Mast-o-khiar (V/GF)
Creamy yoghurt with diced cucumber, seasoned and topped with mint.
$9.00
Mast-o-esfenaj (V/GF)
Steamed baby spinach in yoghurt, lightly seasoned and topped with mint.
$10.00
Mast-o-moosir (V/GF)
Homemade yoghurt dip with chopped shallots.
$9.00
Hummus (V)
Mashed chickpeas, blended with sesame seed tahini, olive oil, lemon.
$9.00
Avocado Dip (V/GF)
Deliciously creamy mashed avocados.
$9.00
Beetroot Dip (V/GF)
Mashed baby beets with chickpeas and tahini.
$8.00
Trio of Dips (V/GF)
Choice of any three dips. Served with Lebanese bread.
$19.00
Dolmeh (V/GF)
Vine leaves (8 pieces) stuffed with rice, herbs and our special blend of spices.
$12.00
Torshi (V/GF)
Mixed pickle of chunky cauliflower, cabbage, celery, carrots and seasonal vegetables.
$9.00
Zeytoon Parvardeh (V/GF)
Marinated mixed olives and crushed walnuts drizzled with a tangy pomegranate sauce.
$10.00
Shirazi Salad (V/GF)
A colourful refreshing salad with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions and mint. Dressed with grape verjuice and lemon juice.
$9.00
Hububat Salad (V/GF)
An all-time Persian favourite. A beans salad with corn, olives and Persian feta.
$15.00
Cheesy Olive Salad (V/GF)
A combination of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and Persian feta.
$13.00
Garden Salad (V/GF)
Mixed salad leaves, cucumber, shredded carrots, tomatoes and herbs seasoned with a lemony mayonnaise dressing.
$9.00

Warm Starters and Sides

Mirza Ghasemi (V/GF)
Sautéed eggplant, chopped tomatoes, and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
$13.00
Kashk-e-bademjan (V/GF)
Mashed eggplant with fried onions, special herbs, garlic and topped with crushed walnuts (small/large).
$13.00
Tempura Prawns
Deep fried crispy tempura battered prawns.
$17.00
Chicken Wings (GF)
Barbecued wings, marinated in a creamy Persian mayonnaise,saffron and lemon juice.
$17.00
Sambuseh (V)
A medley of vegetables, wrapped in pastry (8 pieces) and deep fried. Served with a side of chips.
$13.00
Chips (V/GF)
Small or large.
$7.00
Soup of the Day
Freshly prepared hearty soup.
$10.00

Barbecues and Grills

All grills and stews are served with complimentary saffron rice.

Koobideh Kebab (GF)
Two skewers of minced lamb kebabs seasoned with spices and char-grilled to perfection. Served with grilled tomato.
$30.00
Joojeh Kebab (GF)
Char-grilled boneless chicken thigh fillets marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and saffron. Served with grilled tomato.
$30.00
Shish Kebab (GF)
Two skewers of succulent boneless chicken grilled with diced capsicum and onions. Served with grilled tomato.
$35.00
Chenjeh Kebab (GF)
Tender boneless pieces of diced lamb, marinated and char-grilled to perfection. Served with grilled tomato.
$37.00
Barg Kebab (GF)
Marinated lamb backstrap, tenderised, skewered and char-grilled to perfection. Served with grilled tomato.
$37.00
Bakhtiari Kebab (GF)
A combination of one skewer each of joojeh (chicken) and chenjeh (lamb) kebabs, served with grilled tomato.
$32.00
Soltani Kebab (GF)
A combination of one skewer each of koobideh (lamb) and barg (lamb) kebabs, served with grilled tomato.
$45.00
Momtaz (GF)
Combination of one skewer each of koobideh (lamb) and chenjeh (lamb) kebabs, served with grilled tomato.
$32.00
Makhsoos (GF)
Combination of one skewer each of koobideh (lamb) and joojeh (chicken) kebabs, served with grilled tomato.
$30.00
Mixed Grill (GF)
Combination of one skewer each of koobideh (lamb), chenjeh (lamb) and joojeh (chicken) kebabs, served with grilled tomato.
$45.00
Extra Skewers (GF)
$13.00
Saffron Platter for 2 Persons
A feast of assorted kebabs, salad and chips, served with a variety of rice seasoned with Saffron, dill and barberries.
$85.00
Saffron Platter for 4 Persons
A feast of assorted kebabs, salad and chips, served with a variety of rice seasoned with Saffron, dill and barberries.
$140.00
Negin Kebab (GF)
Two skewers of char-grilled Koobideh (lamb) kebabs embedded with marinated chicken. Served with grilled tomato and Saffron rice.
$37.00
Joojeh Torsh Kebab (GF)
Two skewers of char-grilled boneless chicken thigh fillets marinated in pomegranate molasses, walnuts, herbs and saffron. Served with grilled tomato and Saffron rice.
$37.00

Stews and Rice Dishes

All grills and stews are served with complimentary saffron rice.

Gheymey (GF)
Slow-cooked lamb stew with split peas in a rich tomato sauce.
$23.00
Gheymeh Bademjan (GF)
Lamb stew with split peas and fried eggplant in a rich tomato sauce.
$26.00
Zereshk Polo (GF)
Slow cooked chicken in tomato sauce served with sautéed vegetables.
$26.00
Dizi Sangi With Torshi (GF)
Slow-cooked lamb stew with potatoes, tomatoes and mixed beans.
$32.00
Ghormeh Sabzi (GF)
Slow-cooked lamb stew with red kidney beans and a mixed herbs sauce.
$23.00
Fesenjan (GF)
Chicken stew with a tangy pomegranate sauce and crushed walnuts. A Persian classic.
$32.00
Ghalieh Mahi (GF)
Barramundi fillets cooked in a coriander and herb sauce.
$28.00
Tah-dig Crispy Saffron Rice (V/GF)
Specially crafted saffron rice with a delicious crispy golden crust, considered to be the best part of the rice among Persian food lovers.
$13.00
Tah-chin (GF)
Rice with shredded chicken, yoghurt, egg, saffron crust.
$30.00
Baghali Polo (V/GF)
Rice with broad beans and fresh dill.
$8.00
Shevid Polo (V/GF)
Rice, flavoured with fresh dill.
$6.00
Extra Rice (V/GF)
$4.00
Tah-Chin Bademjan (GF)
Rice with shredded chicken, eggplant, yoghurt, egg and a crispy Saffron crust.
$35.00

Vegetarian Dishes

Khoresht Esfenaj (V/GF)
Potatoes and chopped spinach in an onion and tomato sauce, served with saffron rice.
$23.00
Mixed Vegetables (V/GF)
Mixed seasonal vegetables in a choice of yoghurt or tomato sauce, served with saffron rice.
$21.00
Mixed Grill (Vegetarian) (V/GF)
Grilled corn, capsicum, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables.
$21.00
Addas Polo (V/GF)
Saffron rice with green lentils, fried onions and sultanas.
$21.00

Breads

Lebanese Bread
$4.00
Taftoon Bread
$5.00
Turkish Bread
$5.00

Desserts

Baklava (V)
A rich Mediterranean dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup.
$10.00
Faloodeh (V/GF)
A delicious combination of iced vermicelli noodles, rose water and sugar, finished with a touch of lemon juice.
$13.00

Drinks

Doogh (Salty Lassi) (V/GF)
Cup, bottle or jug.
$5.00
Chia and Saffron Drink
Saffron flavoured drink with chia seeds.
$10.00
Persian Non-Alcoholic Beer (Bottle)
$7.00
Spring Water
$4.00
Soft Drinks
Assorted soft drinks (each)
$5.00

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