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MOROCCAN MEZZE BAR & RESTAURANT Welcome to Al Farid Mezze Bar & Restaurant

Umar ibn ‘Al-Farid’ was an Arab poet, his poetry is entirely Sufi c and he was esteemed as the greatest mystic poet of the Arabs!

Our head chef has created a thoughtful menu that delights the taste buds. A fi rm favourite is the mezze, an array of small succulent dishes. The mezze comprised both hot an cold dishes and off ers a wealth of colour, fl avour, texture and aroma. An attribute of Moroccan food is the fact that it is very healthy as well as tasty and fi lling. A choice of traditional Moroccan dessert is on off er to complement the meal. You can expect - a sweet pastry or Mahlabia, a pudding with rose water.

The drinks menu also off ers Moroccan unique cocktail, ‘Kissed by a Rose’. To fi nish your meal you cannot miss out on one of our Moroccan coff ees or fresh mint tea fl avoured with natural , or Rose water. No Moroccan meal is complete without smoking an authentic hooka pipe. Each day the water pipes are packed with fresh fl avoured tobaccos. Choose between apples, Strawberry,Grape and Mint etc.

FOOD ALLERGIES Please ask before you eat... Management advised that food prepared here may contain or have come into contact with peanuts, tree nutss, soybeans, milk, eggs wheat, shellfi sh or fi sh!

* is a sauce made from seed. * Zereshk is small dry Persian barberry fruit. * May contain nuts. (GF) Gluten Free (VG) Vegan (V) Vegetarian (GF) Gluten Free (GF) Gluten Free (VG) Vegan (VG) Vegan STARTER (V) Vegetarian MAINS (V) Vegetarian

Homemade (GF) (VG - without )...... 6.95 Lamb Tagine (GF)...... 16.95 Homemade crisp croquette of mashed blended with , cumin and tahini*. Aromatic slow cooked lamb shank spiced with turmeric, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, Served on a bed of tzatziki, with tahini* sauce and mixed salad. and . Served with rice and a sprinkle of Zereshk*.

Marinated Grilled Squid (GF)...... 7.95 Chicken Tagine (GF - swap for rice)...... 14.95 Grilled squid marinated with garlic, lemon grass, sauce, and oil. Delicious slow cooked chicken leg with apricots, rose water, dried lime cooked with root vegetables. Served on a bed of mixed salad and side of . Served with couscous.

Izmir (GF)...... 6.95 Al Bahr Tagine (GF - swap couscous for rice)...... 16.95 Moroccan spiced minced Lamb Meatballs slowly braised in a sauce. Lemongrass and harissa marinated king prawns and baby squid, topped with roasted root vegetables, Served with mixed salad. tomato sauce and chickpeas. Served with couscous.

Bata (GF)...... 8.95 Fesenjan (GF)...... 15.95 Moroccan spiced duck served on a bed of mixed salad, drizzled with molasses. Slow cooked duck in sweet pomegranate molasses and ground walnuts. Served with saffron rice and a sprinkle of Zereshk* Maigou (GF)...... 8.95 Pan-fried prawns cooked in garlic and lemongrass with a tomato sauce. Kefta Tagine (GF)...... 14.95 Served with mixed salad. Cinnamon spiced lamb meatballs slow baked in an aromatic tomato sauce topped with a poached egg. Served with saffron rice and a sprinkle of Zereshk*. Teen (V)...... 7.95 Fig and goat’s cheese parcels. Served with sweet chilli sauce and mixed salad. Seven Vegetable Tagine (GF - swap couscous for rice) (VG)...... 12.95 Slow cooked stew with butternut squash, carrots, peppers, aubergine, swede, sweet and Moroccan Fish Cakes (GF)...... 6.95 courgettes. Topped with Zereshk* and served with couscous. Homemade Moroccan spiced fish cakes. Served with sweet chilli sauce and mixed salad. Felfel (GF - swap couscous for rice) (V)...... 12.95 Salad (GF) (V)...... 7.95 Roasted peppers stuffed with cannellini beans, chickpeas, Maghrabian cheese. Grilled halloumi served on a bed of mixed salad, topped with a pomegranate dressing. Cooked in an aromatic tomato sauce and served with couscous.

Chicken Pastilla...... 6.95 Beef Tagine (GF)...... 15.95 Cinnamon spiced chicken wrapped in a crisp pastry. Slow cooked beef with squash, prunes and chickpeas. Served with saffron rice and sprinkle of Zereshk*. Served with sweet chilli sauce and mixed salad. Jojeh Soltani (GF)...... 14.95 Felfel Dolma (GF) (V)...... 6.95 Marinated lemon and saffron chicken breast, seasoned ground minced lamb and Roasted peppers stuffed with cannellini beans, chickpeas and Maghrabian cheese. grilled tomatoes. Served with saffron rice ,a sprinkle of Zereshk and . Served with mixed salad Stuffed Aubergine filled Mushroom(GF - swap couscous for rice) (V)...... 13.95 Aubergine Roulade (GF) (V)...... 6.95 Oven roasted Aubergine stuffed with garlic Mushrooms and Magharbian cheese. Wraps of grilled aubergine around Maghrabian cheese and sun blushed tomatoes. Braised in tomato sauce. Served with sweet chilli sauce and mixed salad. Moroccan Lamb Shish (GF - swap couscous for rice)...... 14.95 Homemade Falafel (GF) (VG - without tzatziki)...... 6.95 Grilled fillet of lamb marinated in lemon and saffron. Homemade crisp croquette of mashed chickpeas and beetroot spiced with coriander, Served on a bed of couscous with root vegetables and a rich tomato sauce. cumin and tahini*. Served on a bed of tzatziki, with tahini* sauce and mixed salad. Aubergine Gateau (GF - swap couscous for rice) (V)...... 1.95 Mushroom Pastilla (V)...... 6.95 Layers of grilled aubergine, sweet potato, tomato and Maghrabian cheese baked in an aromatic tomato Stuffed mushroom and Chedder cheese parcels. Served with mixed salad. sauce, served with couscous.

Shorbat Adas Soup (GF) (VG)...... 5.95 Dolmeh Aubergine (GF) (VG)...... 13.95 Lentils, tomato, chickpeas and root vegetables. Oven roasted aubergine stuffed with lentils, tomatoes, chickpeas, root vegetables and rice. Cooked in tomato sauce. Served with a side salad. Lamb Sabousic...... 6.95 Minced Lamb with onion and Sumac, wrapped in crispy filo pastry. Tavak Shish (GF - swap couscous for rice)...... 13.95 Served with a mixed salad. Grilled chicken breast marinated with lemon and saffron. Served on a bed of couscous with root vegetables and a rich tomato sauce

Mixed Shish Platter (GF - swap couscous for rice & bread for salad) (for two)...... £33.50 Grilled skewers of marinated chicken breast, seasoned ground minced lamb kebab, tender lamb fillet and sausages. Served with spicy potatoes and grilled tomatoes layered between two portions of (flat bread), with a side of couscous and root vegetables. (GF) Gluten Free (GF) Gluten Free (VG) Vegan (VG) Vegan (V) Vegetarian (V) Vegetarian

MEZZE All at £5.95 each

16. Teen (V) Fig and goat’s cheese parcels. Drizzled with sweet chilli sauce. Crispy calamari served with garlic mayonnaise.

MEZZE 17. Grilled Moroccan Sausage (GF) All at £5.95 each Skewered spicy Moroccan sausages.

6 for £33 18. Persian Chicken Shish (GF) or Chargrilled lemon and saffron marinated chicken breast. 6 and a bottle of Al Farid House Wine for £45 19. Moroccan Lamb Fillet Shish (GF) 1. Hummus (GF) (VG) Cumin spiced ground lamb shish. Served on a bed of tzatziki. puree flavoured with garlic, lemon juice and tahini*. 20. Moroccan Fish Cakes (GF) 2. Hummus Beiruti (GF) (VG) Homemade spiced fish cakes. Drizzled with sweet chilli sauce. Chickpea puree with hot pepper, , garlic, lemon juice and tahini*. 21. Beetroot Salad (GF) (V) 3. Hummus Kawarma (GF) Marinated beetroot topped with tzatziki. Hummus* topped with marinated minced lamb. 22. Aubergine Roulade (GF) (V) 4. Hummus (GF) Wraps of grilled aubergine around Maghrabian cheese and sun blushed tomatoes. Hummus* topped with marinated chicken. 23. Felfel Dolma (GF) (V) 5. Moutabal Baba Ghanouj (GF) (V) Roasted peppers stuffed with cannellini beans, chickpeas and Maghrabian cheese. Grilled aubergine blended with yoghurt, lemon juice and tahini*. Served with pomegranate molasses. 24. Foul Moudama (GF) (V) Boiled Broad Beans laced with garlic, drizzled with lemon juice and . 6. Tzatziki (GF) (V) Grated mixed with Greek yoghurt, garlic, fresh mint and . 25. Javaneh (GF) Delicious chargrilled marinated chicken wings 7. Foota (GF) (VG) Mushrooms pan fried with garlic, onions, lemon and barberries. 26. Izmir “Kofta” (GF) Cinnamon spiced lamb meatballs slowly braised in a tomato sauce. 8. Batata Harra (GF) (VG) New potatoes sautéed with sweet peppers, garlic, onions and spicy harissa sauce. 27. Aradis (GF) Lemongrass, garlic, coriander and harissa grilled tiger prawns. 9. Falafel (GF) (VG - without tzatziki) Homemade crisp croquette of mashed chickpeas spiced with coriander, cumin and tahini*. 28. Aubergine Moussaka (GF) (V) Served on a bed of tzatziki, drizzled with tahini* sauce. Layers of grilled aubergine, sweet potato, tomato and Maghrabian cheese served with tomato sauce.

10. Beetroot Falafel (GF) (VG - without tzatziki) 29. Calimari Homemade crisp croquette of mashed chickpeas and beetroot spiced with coriander, Chrispy Calimari served with a garlic mayonaise. cumin and tahini*. Served on a bed of tzatziki, drizzled with tahini* sauce. 30. Chicken Pastila 11. (VG) Cinomon spiced chicken wrapped in pastry. drizzled with sweat chilly sauce Fresh parsley salad with tomatoes, fresh mint and cracked wheat. 31. Slata Barda (GF) (VG) 12. “Maghrabieh” Salad (VG) Sliced beetroot with cinnamon, olive oil and a touch of balsamic vinegar. Pearl couscous (wheat) with saffron, peppers, cucumber, fresh mint and parsley. 32. Mushroom Pastilla (V) 13. Warak Inab B’Zeit (GF) (VG) Stuffed mushroom and Chedder cheese parcels. Served with garlic mayonnaise. Vine leaves filled with rice, parsley, fresh mint and spring onions cooked in lemon juice and olive oil. 33. Mint and Cheese Borek (V) 14. Adas (GF) (VG) Pastry rolls stuffed with Feta cheese and fresh mint. Spiced lentils with tomatoes and mixed vegetables. 34. Lamb Sabousic 15. Halloumi Mishwi (GF) (V) Minced Lamb, onion, Sumac wrapped in crispy filo pastry. Grilled halloumi cheese on a bed of mixed salad. Drizzled with sweet chilli sauce. (GF) Gluten Free (GF) Gluten Free (VG) Vegan (VG) Vegan SET MENU (V) Vegetarian D E S S E R T S (all 5.95) (V) Vegetarian

FOR TWO OR FOUR PEOPLE Raspberry & White Chocolate Cake* (V) Rich and moist cake made with ground and juicy raspberries. Served with vanilla ice cream. Selection for 2 People...... £52 Mahalabia (GF) (V) Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Falafel and Fish Cakes served with warm bread. Moroccan rice pudding made with rosewater, saffron and sprinkled with cinnamon and coconut. Followed by *Mixed Grill* to finish with Baklava. Pistachio Baklawa* (V) Selection of miniature traditional Moroccan pastries with pistachios.

Selection for 4 People...... £109 Pistachio Sour Cherry Cake* (GF) (V) Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Falafel, Tabbouleh, Warak Inab B’Zeit served with warm pita bread. Rich sour cherry & pistachio cake made dairy free with coconut and . Served with vanilla ice cream. Followed by *Mixed Grill*, Lamb Tagine and Felfel Dolma Tagine. To finish with Fresh Mint Tea or Moroccan and Baklava. Chocolate (VG - without ice cream) Sliced halva made with tahini* (sesame paste), cocoa and sunflower seed butter. * Grilled skewers of marinated chicken breast, seasoned ground minced lamb kebab, tender lamb fillet and merguez sausages. Served with vanilla ice cream. Served with spicy potatoes and grilled tomatoes layered between two portions of lavash (flat bread), with a side of couscous and root vegetables. Chocolate Fondant (V) Chocolate served hot with vanilla ice cream.

Dessert of the Day (Please ask your server) *Contains nuts

SIDE DISHES

Persian Jewelled Rice (GF) (VG)...... 3.95 Saffron rice and barberries. (The dried fruit of Berberis.)

(GF) (VG)...... 3.95 Basmati Rice with Saffron COCKTAILS Couscous (VG)...... 3.00

Salad Shiraz (GF) (VG)...... 3.95 GLASS JUG Fresh tomato, onion, cucumber & dried mint dressed with lemon juice and black pepper. Kissed By Rose...... 5.95...... 16.95 Roasted Root Vegetables (GF) (VG) ...... 3.95 Gin, rose water, grenadine and sparkling lemonade served with rose petals

Fattoush Salad (GF - without croutons) (VG)...... 4.95 Moroccan Iced Tea...... 5.95...... 16.95 Mixed salad with , tossed in a lemon, fresh mint and olive oil dressing. Topped with Lavash Tequila, dark rum and lemon juice shaken over ice. Topped with Pepsi Max croutons. Moroccan Mo-Tea-To...... 5.95...... 16.95 Aubergine Fattoush (GF - without croutons) (VG)...... 4.95 Dark rum, lemon juice, black tea and rose water shaken over ice Mixed salad tossed with smoked aubergine, olives, sumac, fresh mint and vinaigrette dressing. with mint and lemonade. Topped with Lavash croutons. Sangria...... 5.95...... 16.95 Pita Bread (V)...... 1.50 A classic. Made with a fruity merlot, orange juice and sparkling lemonade

Lavash (Middle Eastern Flat Bread) (V)...... 1.50

Moroccan Marinated Olives (GF) (VG) ...... 2.95 GROUP DEALS HOT / COLD DRINKS

We off er a magnifi cent deal for groups of 6 or more Moroccan Coff ee (Dark and Bitter) / Cardamom Coff ee ...... 2.95 at a set price per person. Moroccan Fresh Mint Tea (Green / Black)...... 2.95 We will provide you with a feast fi t for a king! Just sit back and enjoy the carnival of fl avour that will dazzle Rose Tea / Orange Blossom Tea / Cinnamon Tea / Lemon Tea ...... 2.95

your eyes and fi ll your tummy Coke / Coke Zero (330ml Bottle) ...... 2.95 with a fantastic feeling of contentment... 7up / Pepsi Max ...... 2.50

Moroccan (Casablanca 330ml Bottle) / Bottled Lager ...... 3.50

Bulmers Cider (Original / Pear) 500ml Bottle ...... 4.50 per

ONLY person £22.95 (16% vol.) ...... 4.25 Sweet Moroccan Liqueur 50ml served over ice (Traditional sweet beverage made with passion fruit, mango, papaya, lemon and lime) Unlimited from the SINGLE DOUBLE Chef’s Meze selection Spirit (Whisky, Dark Rum, Vodka, Gin, Tequila) ...... 2.95 ...... 4.95

OR Tonic Water (Low Calorie Available) ...... 2.50 Mineral / Sparkling Water (1L Bottle)1 litter ...... 4.00 JUG Fruit juices (Apple, Cranberry, Mango, Orange) ...... 2.50 ...... 8.50 per JUG ONLY £28.95 person Homemade Lemonade with Rose Water & Mint ...... 3.50 ...... 9.95 Unlimited from the Homemade Al Farid Tropical Juice ...... 3.50 (Blend of Apple, Cranberry, Mango and Orange juices Chef’s Meze selection shaken over ice with Grenadine) ...PLUS Your choice of sharing Tagines for the table EAT DRINK SIT & SMOKE MOROCCAN STYLE

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