Taste of Saffron Restaurant

Cold Starters and Sides

• Mast-O-KhiyarAU$ 6,00

  Seasoned creamy yoghurt with diced cucumber, topped with dried mint

• Mast-O-EsfenajAU$ 6,00

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

• Mast-O-MoosirAU$ 7,00

  Homemade yoghurt dip with chopped shallots

• HummusAU$ 6,00

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

• Avocado DipAU$ 7,00

  Deliciously creamy mashed avocados

• Beetroot DipAU$ 6,00

  Mashed baby beets with chick peas and Tahini

• Trio of DipsAU$ 12,00

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

• DolmehAU$ 8,00

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

• TorshiAU$ 6,00

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

• Zeitoon ParvardehAU$ 7,00

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

• Shirazi SaladAU$ 6,00

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

• Hububat SaladAU$ 10,00

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

• Cheesy Olive SaladAU$ 8,00

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

• Garden SaladAU$ 6,00

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

Warm Starters and Sides

• Soup of the DayAU$ 6,00

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

• Ash ReshteAU$ 10,00

  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

  • SmallAU$ 8,00
  • LargeAU$ 12,00

• Kashk-E-Bademjan

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

  • SmallAU$ 8,00
  • LargeAU$ 12,00

• Tempura PrawnsAU$ 12,00

  Deep fried crispy tempura battered prawns

• Chicken WingsAU$ 14,00

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

• SambusehAU$ 10,00

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

• Saffron Mixed AppetizersAU$ 28,00

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

• Chips

  • SmallAU$ 4,00
  • LargeAU$ 6,00

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 KebabAU$ 18,00

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

• Joojeh KebabAU$ 18,00

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

• Shish KebabAU$ 24,00

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

• Chenjeh KebabAU$ 24,00

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

• Barg KebabAU$ 26,00

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

• ShishlikAU$ 32,00

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

• Bakhtiari KebabAU$ 24,00

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

• Soltani KebabAU$ 30,00

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

• MomtazAU$ 24,00

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

• MakhsoosAU$ 20,00

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

• Mixed GrillAU$ 32,00

  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 PersonsAU$ 59,00
  • For 4 PersonsAU$ 99,00

• 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 PersonsAU$ 120,00

• 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 PersonsAU$ 120,00

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

• GheymeyAU$ 16,00

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

• Gheyme BademjanAU$ 18,00

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

• Zereshk PoloAU$ 18,00

  Slow cooked chicken in tomato sauce served with sautéed vegetables

• Chelo MahicheAU$ 18,00

  Slow-cooked lamb shank, served with sautéed vegetables

• Dizi Sangi with TorshiAU$ 20,00

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

• Ghormeh SabziAU$ 16,00

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

• FesenjanAU$ 20,00

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

• Ghalye MahiAU$ 20,00

  Barramundi fillets cooked in a coriander and herb sauce

• Shevid Polo Ba MahiAU$ 25,00

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

• Kaleh PacheAU$ 55,00

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

• Tah-Dig Crispy Saffron RiceAU$ 10,00

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

• Tah-ChinAU$ 18,00

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

• Baghali PoloAU$ 6,00

  Rice with broad beans and fresh dill

• Shevid PoloAU$ 4,00

  Rice, flavoured with fresh dill

• Extra Rice

  • Saffron RiceAU$ 3,00
  • Zereshk RiceAU$ 4,00

Vegetarian Dishes

• BamiehAU$ 15,00

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

• Khoresht EsfenajAU$ 15,00

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

• Lobia SabzAU$ 16,00

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

• Mixed VegetablesAU$ 14,00

  Mixed seasonal vegetables in yoghurt sauce, served with Saffron rice

• Mixed GrillAU$ 16,00

  Grilled corn, capsicum, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables

• Addas PoloAU$ 14,00

  Saffron rice with green lentils, fried onions and sultanas

Breads

• Lebanese BreadAU$ 2,00

• Taftoon BreadAU$ 3,00

• Turkish BreadAU$ 3,00

Desserts

• BaklavaAU$ 7,00

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

• Persian Ice CreamAU$ 9,00

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

• FaloodehAU$ 9,00

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

• Faloodeh with Persian Ice CreamAU$ 15,00

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

• Crème CaramelAU$ 7,00

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

• Carrot and Ice Cream FloatAU$ 9,00

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

Drinks

• Doogh (Salty Lassi)

  • CupAU$ 3,00
  • BottleAU$ 4,00
  • JugAU$ 10,00

• Soft DrinksAU$ 3,00

• JuicesAU$ 3,00

• Chia and Saffron DrinkAU$ 7,00

  Chilled Saffron flavoured drink with Chia seeds

• Persian Non-Alcoholic BeerAU$ 5,00

• Persian Tea

  • CupAU$ 3,00
  • PotAU$ 9,00

• Saffron Tea

  • CupAU$ 5,00
  • PotAU$ 12,00

• Spring WaterAU$ 2,00

• Byo Corkage

  • per personAU$ 3,00