Taste of Saffron Restaurant

Cold Starters and Sides

• Mast-O-Khiyar6,00 $ AU

  Seasoned creamy yoghurt with diced cucumber, topped with dried mint

• Mast-O-Esfenaj6,00 $ AU

  Steamed baby spinach in yoghurt, seasoned and topped with dried mint

• Mast-O-Moosir7,00 $ AU

  Homemade yoghurt dip with chopped shallots

• Hummus6,00 $ AU

  Mashed chick peas, blended with sesame seed Tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. Served with Lebanese bread

• Avocado Dip7,00 $ AU

  Deliciously creamy mashed avocados

• Beetroot Dip6,00 $ AU

  Mashed baby beets with chick peas and Tahini

• Trio of Dips12,00 $ AU

  Your choice of any three of the above. Served with Lebanese bread

• Dolmeh8,00 $ AU

  Vine leaves (8 pieces) stuffed with rice, herbs and our blend of spices

• Torshi6,00 $ AU

  Mixed pickle of chunky cauliflower, cabbage, celery, carrots and seasonal vegetables

• Zeitoon Parvardeh7,00 $ AU

  Marinated mixed olives and crushed walnuts drizzled with a tangy pomegranate sauce

• Shirazi Salad6,00 $ AU

  A colourful refreshing salad with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions and mint. Dressed with grape verjuice and lemon juice

• Hububat Salad10,00 $ AU

  An all-time Persian favourite with beans, corn, olives and Persian feta

• Cheesy Olive Salad8,00 $ AU

  A combination of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, olives and Persian feta

• Garden Salad6,00 $ AU

  Mixed salad leaves, cucumber, shredded carrots, tomatoes and herbs seasoned with a lemony mayonnaise dressing

Warm Starters and Sides

• Soup of the Day6,00 $ AU

  Freshly prepared hearty soup. Ask our friendly staff for today's special

• Ash Reshte10,00 $ AU

  A hearty soup with flour noodles, chick peas, mixed beans, herbs and a creamy whey. Subject to availability

• Mirza Ghasemi

  Sautéed eggplant, chopped tomatoes, and garlic, drizzled with olive oil and topped with an egg

  • Small8,00 $ AU
  • Large12,00 $ AU

• Kashk-E-Bademjan

  Mashed eggplant with fried onions, special herbs, garlic and topped with crushed walnuts

  • Small8,00 $ AU
  • Large12,00 $ AU

• Tempura Prawns12,00 $ AU

  Deep fried crispy tempura battered prawns

• Chicken Wings14,00 $ AU

  Barbecued wings, marinated in a creamy Persian mayonnaise, saffron and lemon juice

• Sambuseh10,00 $ AU

  A medley of vegetables, wrapped in pastry (8 pieces) and deep fried. Served with a side of chips

• Saffron Mixed Appetizers28,00 $ AU

  A delicious combination of two cold and two warm starters of your choice

• Chips

  • Small4,00 $ AU
  • Large6,00 $ AU

Chef 's Specials

• Chef's Specials

  Please ask our friendly staff for our Chef's Daily and Weekend Specials

Barbecues and Grills

All grills are served with complimentary saffron rice

• Koobideh Kebab18,00 $ AU

  Two skewers of minced lamb kebabs seasoned with spices and char-grilled to perfection. Served with grilled tomato

• Joojeh Kebab18,00 $ AU

  Char-grilled boneless chicken thigh fillets marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and saffron. Served with grilled tomato

• Shish Kebab24,00 $ AU

  Two skewers of succulent boneless chicken grilled with capsicum and onions. Served with grilled tomato

• Chenjeh Kebab24,00 $ AU

  Tender boneless pieces of diced lamb, marinated and char-grilled to perfection. Served with grilled tomato

• Barg Kebab26,00 $ AU

  Marinated lamb backstrap, tenderised, skewered and char-grilled to perfection. Served with grilled tomato

• Shishlik32,00 $ AU

  Succulent lamb cutlets, marinated and char-grilled to perfection. Served with grilled tomato

• Bakhtiari Kebab24,00 $ AU

  A combination of one skewer each of Joojeh (chicken) and Chenjeh (lamb) kebabs, served with grilled tomato

• Soltani Kebab30,00 $ AU

  A combination of one skewer each of Koobideh (lamb) and Barg (lamb) kebabs, served with grilled tomato

• Momtaz24,00 $ AU

  Combination of one skewer each of Koobideh (lamb) and Chenjeh (lamb) kebabs, served with grilled tomato

• Makhsoos20,00 $ AU

  Combination of one skewer each of Koobideh (lamb) and Joojeh (chicken) kebabs, served with grilled tomato

• Mixed Grill32,00 $ AU

  Combination of one skewer each of Koobideh (lamb), Chenjeh (lamb) and Joojeh (chicken) kebabs, served with grilled tomato

• Saffron Platter

  A feast of assorted kebabs, salad and chips, served with a variety of rice seasoned with saffron, dill and barberries

  • For 2 Persons59,00 $ AU
  • For 4 Persons99,00 $ AU

• Queen Kaynaz Feast

  A feast of 2 lamb shanks, 2 chicken quarters and choice of two stews, served with salad, Torshi, Tah dig and a variety of rice seasoned with saffron, dill and barberries

  • For 4-5 Persons120,00 $ AU

• King Cyrus Feast

  A feast of Barg, Shishlik, Koobideh kebabs and chicken on bone, served with salad, Torshi, Tah dig and a variety rice seasoned with saffron, dill and barberries

  • For 4-5 Persons120,00 $ AU

Catering Services

• Catering Services

  We offer affordable solutions for all your weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries and corporate events. We specialise in catering for up to 100 guests in-house and 600 guests off-site. Just select the dishes from our extensive menu or plan your own. Leave the rest to us and we will ensure that your event is a resounding success

Stews and Rice Dishes

All stews are served with complimentary saffron rice

• Gheymey16,00 $ AU

  Slow-cooked lamb stew with split peas in a rich tomato sauce

• Gheyme Bademjan18,00 $ AU

  Lamb stew with split peas and fried eggplant in a rich tomato sauce

• Zereshk Polo18,00 $ AU

  Slow cooked chicken in tomato sauce served with sautéed vegetables

• Chelo Mahiche18,00 $ AU

  Slow-cooked lamb shank, served with sautéed vegetables

• Dizi Sangi with Torshi20,00 $ AU

  Slow-cooked lamb stew with potatoes, tomatoes and mixed beans. Accompanied by pickled vegetables

• Ghormeh Sabzi16,00 $ AU

  Slow-cooked lamb stew with red kidney beans and a mixed herbs sauce

• Fesenjan20,00 $ AU

  Chicken stew with a tangy pomegranate sauce and crushed walnuts. A Persian classic

• Ghalye Mahi20,00 $ AU

  Barramundi fillets cooked in a coriander and herb sauce

• Shevid Polo Ba Mahi25,00 $ AU

  Pan-fried salmon fillets served on a bed of Dill rice

• Kaleh Pache55,00 $ AU

  An all-time Persian favourite. Serves 4 persons Subject to availability

• Tah-Dig Crispy Saffron Rice10,00 $ AU

  Specially crafted Saffron rice with a delicious crispy golden crust, considered to be the best part of the rice among Persian food lovers

• Tah-Chin18,00 $ AU

  Rice with shredded chicken, yoghurt, egg and a crispy saffron crust

• Baghali Polo6,00 $ AU

  Rice with broad beans and fresh dill

• Shevid Polo4,00 $ AU

  Rice, flavoured with fresh dill

• Extra Rice

  • Saffron Rice3,00 $ AU
  • Zereshk Rice4,00 $ AU

Vegetarian Dishes

• Bamieh15,00 $ AU

  Baby okra, spices and herbs in tomato sauce, served with Saffron rice

• Khoresht Esfenaj15,00 $ AU

  Potatoes and chopped spinach in an onion and tomato sauce, served with Saffron rice

• Lobia Sabz16,00 $ AU

  Green beans and potatoes in tomato sauce, served with Saffron rice

• Mixed Vegetables14,00 $ AU

  Mixed seasonal vegetables in yoghurt sauce, served with Saffron rice

• Mixed Grill16,00 $ AU

  Grilled corn, capsicum, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables

• Addas Polo14,00 $ AU

  Saffron rice with green lentils, fried onions and sultanas

Breads

• Lebanese Bread2,00 $ AU

• Taftoon Bread3,00 $ AU

• Turkish Bread3,00 $ AU

Desserts

• Baklava7,00 $ AU

  A rich Mediterranean dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup

• Persian Ice Cream9,00 $ AU

  Traditional Persian ice cream delicately flavoured with vanilla, saffron, pistachios and crushed walnuts

• Faloodeh9,00 $ AU

  A delicious combination of iced vermicelli noodles, rose water and sugar, finished with a touch of lemon juice

• Faloodeh with Persian Ice Cream15,00 $ AU

  All the goodness of Faloodeh with a serving of Persian ice cream

• Crème Caramel7,00 $ AU

  The Persian version, made with corn starch, milk and vanilla extract

• Carrot and Ice Cream Float9,00 $ AU

  Fresh carrot juice topped with saffron flavoured traditional Persian ice cream and crushed walnuts

Drinks

• Doogh (Salty Lassi)

  • Cup3,00 $ AU
  • Bottle4,00 $ AU
  • Jug10,00 $ AU

• Soft Drinks3,00 $ AU

• Juices3,00 $ AU

• Chia and Saffron Drink7,00 $ AU

  Chilled Saffron flavoured drink with Chia seeds

• Persian Non-Alcoholic Beer5,00 $ AU

• Persian Tea

  • Cup3,00 $ AU
  • Pot9,00 $ AU

• Saffron Tea

  • Cup5,00 $ AU
  • Pot12,00 $ AU

• Spring Water2,00 $ AU

• Byo Corkage

  • per person3,00 $ AU