Stews and Rice Dishes

7$ باقلـوا ( (V 16$ خورشت قیمه (GHEYMEY (GF Slow-cooked lamb & split peas in sauce Layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and syrup

9$ بستنی زعفرانی(PERSIAN (V/GF 18$ قیمه بادمجان (GHEYMEY BADEMJAN (GF Lamb stew with split peas and fried in a Traditional Persian ice cream flavoured with rich tomato sauce vanilla, , and crushed Persian and 9$ فالـوده (FALOODEH (V/GF 18$ زرشک پلو (ZERESHK POLO (GF Slow cooked chicken in tomato sauce, served Iced noodles, rose water and sugar, Mediterranean Cuisine with sautéed vegetables finished with a touch of lemon juice

FALOODEH WITH PERSIAN $15 18$ چلو ماهیچه (CHELO MAHICHE (GF Slow-cooked lamb shank, served with ICE CREAM (V/GF) sautéed vegetables Faloodeh with a serving of Persian ice cream $20 7$ کرم کارامل (CRÈME CARAMEL (V/GF دیــزی (DIZI SANGI with (GF Slow-cooked lamb stew with potatoes, The Persian version, made with corn starch, milk tomatoes and mixed beans and vanilla extract CARROT AND ICE CREAM $9 16$ قورمه سبزی ( (GF اب هویج بستنی (Slow-cooked lamb stew with red kidney beans FLOAT (V/GF and a mixed herbs sauce Fresh carrot juice topped with Persian ice cream and crushed walnuts 20$ خورشت فسنجان (FESENJAN (GF Chicken stew with a tangy sauce Drinks 20$ قلیه ماهی (GHALYE MAHI (GF Cup/Btl $3/4 دوغ (Barramundi fillets in a coriander and herb sauce DOOGH (SALTY LASSI $10 SOFT DRINKS/JUICES Can/Btl $3/4 ته دیـگ (TAH-DIG CRISPY RICE (V/GF Specially crafted Saffron rice with a crispy crust BYO CHIA AND SAFFRON DRINK $7 18$ ته چین (TAH-CHIN (GF PERSIAN NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER $5 Rice with shredded chicken, yoghurt, egg and a TAKE AWAY MENU crispy saffron crust $3 چـای ایرانـی PERSIAN TEA $6 SAFFRON TEA $5 OPENING HOURS باقالی پلو (V/GF) چـای زعفرانـی Rice with broad beans and fresh dill SPRING WATER $2 LUNCH 4$ شوید پلو (SHEVID POLO (V/GF

Rice, flavoured with fresh dill Tuesday - Sunday 11AM - 3PM PARTIES AND EVENT CATERING EXTRA RICE (V/GF) $3/4 DINNER Saffron rice/Zereshk rice We are fully equipped to cater for up to 100 guests in-house and 600 guests off-site for your birthdays, weddings and corporate events. Tuesday - Thursday & Sunday 5PM - 9:30PM All stews are served with Saffron rice ONLINE ORDERING Friday & Saturday 5PM - 10:30PM For your added convenience, you can also order online at MONDAYS CLOSED Breads 2$ نـان لبنـان LEBANESE BREAD Taste of Saffron Restaurant  3158 8142 TAFTOON BREAD $3 Old Cleveland Road 55 نـان تافتـون $3 Greenslopes (Stones Corner), QLD 4120 0426 377 206 نـان ترکـی TURKISH BREAD Tel: 07 3158 8142/0426 377 206 55 Old Cleveland Road V = Vegetarian; GF = Gluten Free www.tasteofsaffronrestaurant.com.au Email: [email protected] Greenslopes (Stones Corner), QLD 4120 Cold Starters and Sides Warm Starters and Sides Barbecues and Grills

18$ کوبیده کباب (KOOBIDEH (GF 6$ سوپ روز SOUP OF THE DAY 6$ ماست خیار (MAST-O-KHIYAR (V/GF Creamy yoghurt with diced cucumber, Freshly prepared soup. Please ask our friendly Two skewers of minced lamb seasoned seasoned and topped with dried mint staff for today’s special with herbs and spices and char-grilled to perfection Extra skewer: $8 10$ آش رشته (ASH RESHTE (V 6$ ماست اسفناج (MAST-O-ESFENAJ (V/GF 18$ جوجه کباب (Steamed baby spinach in yoghurt, lightly A hearty soup with flour noodles, chick peas, JOOJEH KEBAB (GF seasoned and topped with dried mint mixed beans, herbs and a creamy whey. Two perfectly char-grilled skewers of boneless $7 Subject to availability chicken thigh fillets marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and saffron Extra skewer: $8 ماست موسیر (MAST-O-MOOSIR (V/GF 12/8$ میرزا قاسمی (Homemade yoghurt dip with chopped shallots MIRZA GHASEMI (V/GF SHISH KEBAB $24 شیش کباب (Sautéed eggplant, tomatoes and . Topped (GF $6 with an egg (S/L) Two skewers of succulent boneless chicken pieces حمـوس (HUMMUS (V/GF Mashed chick peas, blended with sesame seed $8/12 grilled with capsicum and . Served with grilled tomato Extra skewer: $10 کش ُک بادمجان (Tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. Served KASHK-E-BADENJAN (V/GF with Lebanese bread Mashed eggplant with fried onions, special herbs $24 چنجه کباب (and garlic. Topped with crushed walnuts (S/L) CHENJEH KEBAB (GF 7$ آواکادو دیپ (AVOCADO DIP (V/GF $12 Tender boneless pieces of diced lamb, marinated and char-grilled to perfection میگو سوخاری Deliciously creamy mashed avocados TEMPURA PRAWNS Deep fried crispy tempura battered prawns Extra skewer: $12 6$ لبو دیپ (BEETR0OT DIP (V/GF $14 26$ برگ کباب (BARG KEBAB (GF بال و کتف (Mashed baby beets with chick peas and Tahini CHICKEN WINGS (GF TRIO OF DIPS $12 Barbecued wings, marinated in a creamy Marinated lamb backstrap, tenderised, (V) Persian mayonnaise, saffron and lemon juice skewered and char-grilled to perfection Your choice of any three of the above. Served 32$ شیـشلیـک (SHISHLIK (GF 10$ سمبوسـه (with Lebanese bread SAMBUSEH (V DOLMEH $8 A medley of vegetables, wrapped in pastry Succulent lamb cutlets marinated and char- pieces). Served with a side of chips grilled to perfection 8) ُدلمه (V/GF) Vine leaves (8 pieces) stuffed with rice, herbs and SAFFRON MIXED APPETIZERS 24$ بختیاری کباب (our special blend of spices $28 BAKHTIARI KEBAB (GF A delicious combination of two cold and two TORSHI $6 A combination of one skewer each of warm starters of your choice Joojeh (chicken) and Chenjeh (lamb) kebabs ترشی (V/GF) Mixed pickle of chunky cauliflower, cabbage, CHIPS $4/6 30$ ُسلطانی کباب (SOLTANI KEBAB (GF سیب زمینی سرخ کرده (celery, carrots and seasonal vegetables (V/GF Small/Large ZEITOON PARVARDEH $7 A combination of one skewer each of Koobideh minced lamb) and Barg (lamb) kebabs) زیِتون پرورده (V/GF) Marinated mixed olives and crushed walnuts, 24$ ممتاز (drizzled with a tangy pomegranate sauce Vegetarian Dishes MOMTAZ (GF A combination of one skewer each of Koobideh 15$ بامـیه ( $6 BAMIEH (V/GF minced lamb) and Chenjeh (lamb) kebabs) ساالد شیرازی (V/GF) A colourful refreshing salad with chopped Baby okra, spices and herbs in tomato sauce. 20$ مخصوص (cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions and mint. Served with saffron rice MAKHSOOS (GF A combination of one skewer each of 15$ خورشت اسفناج(Dressed with grape verjuice and lemon juice KHORESHT ESFENAJ (V/GF Potatoes and chopped spinach in an and Koobideh (lamb) and Joojeh (chicken) kebabs 10$ ساالد حبوبات (HUBUBAT SALAD (V/GF tomato sauce, served with Saffron rice An all-time Persian favourite with beans, corn, MIXED GRILL $32 میکس کباب (LOBIA SABZ $16 (GF A combination of one skewer each of خورشت لوبیا سبز (olives and Persian (V/GF Green beans and potatoes in tomato sauce, CHEESY OLIVE SALAD $8 Koobideh (minced lamb), Chenjeh (lamb) served with Saffron rice and Joojeh (chicken) kebabs ساالد یونانی (V) A combination of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, 14$ سبزیجات آبپـز(MIXED VEGETABLES (V/GF olives and Persian feta PLATTER FOR 2/4 PERSONS $59/99 Mixed seasonal vegetables in yoghurt sauce GARDEN SALAD $6 A feast of assorted kebabs, salad and chips, served with a variety of rice seasoned with saffron, dill and barberries 16$ گریل سبزیجات (MIXED GRILL (V/GF ساالد فصل (V/GF) Mixed salad leaves, cucumber, shredded Grilled corn, capsicum, mushrooms and carrots, tomatoes and herbs seasoned with a All barbecued dishes and grills are seasonal vegetables lemony mayonnaise dressing ADDAS POLO $14 served with grilled tomatoes and عدس پلـو (V/GF) Saffron rice with lentils, fried onions and sultanas complimentary saffron rice V = Vegetarian; GF = Gluten Free