Doost & Amici - A Culinary Journey from Iran to Italy

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• Mersea Rock Oysters

  the award winning Mersea oysters. Richard Haward supplies some of the finest oysters in the world, for eight generations they have been cultivating Mersea oysters in the river blackwater, purifying them with that same sea water, giving them their unique and remarkable flavour. served an bed of crushed ice, oyster sauce with French roots, “mignonette” translates roughly into “cute, small, & tasty”, and that’s exactly what oysters are. “just like kissing the sea on the lips”

  • 3 Oysters£9.90
  • 6 Oysters£19.00
  • 9 Oysters£28.00
  • 12 Oysters£33.00

• Sini-e-Mazeh£19.00

  chefs selection of four starters with Persian bread

• Gilan Trio£16.00

  roasted aubergine garlic, aubergine & whey, zeytoon parvardeh

• Antipasto Di Frutti Di Mare£19.00

  Mersea oyster, prawns & smoked salmon

• Antipasto Misto £18.00

  cured meat, cheese, sun kissed tomto

• Bread Selection£4.90

  Persian & European, organic butter or spicy sicilian extra virgin olive oil

Small Plates

• Burrata Blood Orange & Fennel Salad£12.00

  vibrant, refreshing, and delicious

• Ghalieh Maygu £12.00

  tempura battered prawns, garlic, tamarind, coriander & parsley sauce

• Spicy Calamaretti £11.00

  hearty, robust seafood just enough spiciness to tickle the tongue

• Arancini Mini Rice Balls£9.00

  your choice of, traditional ‘ragu bolognese’, ‘mozzarella paired with mushrooms and creamy béchamel’

• Mirza Qasemi (v)£8.00

  smooky aubergine, garlic & tomatoe

• Kashk-e-Bademjan (v)£8.00

  aubergine, caramelized onion, garlic & whey

• Noon-o-Panir-o-Sabzi (v) £8.00

  feta cheese, walnuts & herbs with selection of bread, totally addictive way of starting a meal as the fresh, vital flavours sharpen the appetite

• Mast-o-Moosir (v) £6.50

  yoghurt & wild garlic, you will love it

• Mast-o-Khiar (v) £6.50

  creamy yoghurt, cucumber, red onions, walnuts, dried currants & mint, just divine

• BBQ Wings£6.50

  infused with onion, garlic, Aleppo pepper

• Koofteh Rizeh£6.50

  meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce

• Loobia Pokhte£4.00

  Gilaki vegan rose coco beans stew

• Loobia ba Spicy Chorizo£8.00

  rose coco beans stew with brindisa hot chorizo

From the Grill

all our kababs are served with saffron steamed rice or your choice of house fries, Persian bread, or side salad in Iran grills are traditionally enjoyed with butter, grilled tomatoes +1.0 and or raw egg yolk+ 2.0, sounds strange but its delicious

• Koobideh £16.00

  two skewers of this signature Iranian grilled meat dish made with a combination ground lamb & beef, grated onions and spices. kababs are immensely popular

• Chenjeh£22.00

  a skewer of juicy & tender cubes of lamb fillet

• Barg£24.00

  succulent grilled lamb filet mignon kabab, marinated in our special combination of spices

• Saffron Joojeh£17.00

  chicken pieces are smothered in a delicious marinade and have such delicious flavor thanks to saffron and lemon.

• Torsh Lamb£24.00

  lamb fillet marinated in aromatic mixed herbs, walnuts, onion & pomegranate molases

• Torsh Chicken£19.00

  chicken marinated in aromatic mixed herbs, walnuts, onion & pomegranate molases

• Morakab Mahi £17.00

  calamari garlic & chile, bold flavor to this seafood dish, served with aromatic dill rice

• Rib Eye Steak & Za’atar Butter£24.00

  28 day matured irish, “bronze winner at world steak challenge” za’atar a Middle Eastern spice blend, that is a delicious combination of sesame, thyme, and sumac, adding an extra savory depth of flavor

• Wagyu Burger £15.00

  finest wagyu meat served with sundried tomatoes, crisp salad, garlic herbs mayo

• Fish Burger£12.00

  with wasabi and lemon mayonnaise, juicy & fresh and has a nice salty kick from the capers

• Vegan Burger (V)£11.00

  meat-free burger, no compromise on taste or texture, served with sundried tomatoes, crisp salad, garlic herb vegan mayo

Stews - ‘Khoresht’

‘Khoresht’ is a delicate & refined stew. a combination of either meat, poultry or fish with vegetables; fresh or dried fruits, beans & sometimes, lost of heabs & nuts, left to simmer over a lazy flame.enjoy khoresht with saffron steamed rice 5.0 / persian bread 4.5 fries: sumac, truffle, rosemary 5.5

• Ghorme Sabzi £11.00

  a traditional & very popular dish in iran. tender lamb, fresh chopped parsley, chives, coriander & fenugreek, slowly cooked with kidney beans seasoned with a blend of persian lime & spices

• Fesenjan ba Ordak £12.00

  duck breast with pomegranate & walnut sauce, the jewel in the crown of all stews. it is sweet & sour. traditionally served to mark a celebration, most often the arrival of important friends or family

• Anar Bij £12.00

  delicate meatballs are gently cooked in a creamy walnut sauce that is then flavored with fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses

• delicate meatballs are gently cooked in a creamy walnut sauce that is then flavored with fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses£14.00

  delicate meatballs are gently cooked in a creamy walnut sauce that is then flavored with fresh herbs and pomegranate molasses

• Bademjan-o-Joojeh£13.00

  chicken & aubergine simmered in a delicate sauce of tomato & saffron with young grapes

• Vegan Bademjan Stew£9.00

  Aubergine simmered in a delicate sauce of tomato & saffron with young grapes

• Baghali Ghatogh£10.00

  baghali ghatogh is known for its rich, herby flavors and creamy texture. it is a popular vegetarian option in persian cuisine, especially during the springtime when fresh dill and fava beans are abundant. topped with a poached egg

• Vegan Baghali Ghatogh£8.00

  baghali ghatogh is known for its rich, herby flavors and creamy texture. it is a popular vegetarian option in persian cuisine, especially during the springtime when fresh dill and fava beans are abundant.

Salads

• Burrata, Orange & Fennel Salad £14.00

  garnished with toasted hazelnuts vibrant, refreshing, and delicious

• Rashti Salad£14.00

  mix lettuce, tomatoes, cuccumber, red onions, walnuts, pomegranate & creamy feta

• Panzanella al Mare £19.00

  Tuscan classic bread and tomato salad. with pulian mixed seafood salad

• Verdura Mista£18.00

  grilled seasonal vegetables served warm over a bed of Adasi (Persian lentil and potato)

• Chicken Caesar Salad £18.00

  the ultimate Persian BBQ chicken Caesar salad! garlicky croutons, tender Bchicken breast, parmigiano-reggiano and a tangy homemade dressing

• Caesar Salad £11.00

  garlicky croutons, parmigiano-reggiano and a tangy homemade dressing

• Side Salad - Shirazi£5.00

  cucumber, tomato, red onion, olive oil, herbal spices & verjuice “a popular side dish”