Sumac Persian Restaurant is a dining room at 34 Church Street in Twickenham dedicated to the flavours and traditions of Persian cooking. Named for the vivid, tangy spice used throughout the cuisine, it offers a broad menu of starters, charcoal style grills, stews, rice dishes and seafood.
Grilled meats form a major part of the menu, from minced lamb koobideh and marinated chicken joojeh to lamb fillet, chops and mixed platters for sharing. Saffron, lemon juice, olive oil and onion feature in the marinades, while grilled tomato, rice and naan provide familiar accompaniments.
Slow cooked dishes show another side of the cuisine. Ghormeh sabzi combines herbs, kidney beans, lamb and dried lime, fesenjan brings chicken together with walnut and pomegranate, and lamb shank can be served with rice scented by dill, broad beans, saffron or tomato.
Vegetable stews, grilled vegetables and ornate rice dishes broaden the choice, while saffron ice cream, faloodeh and aromatic Persian tea complete the meal. The restaurant also offers private dining and catering, and guests with dietary requirements should discuss the current menu and shared kitchen with staff.
Address: 34 Church Street, Twickenham TW1 3NR, England
Sumac Restaurant Twickenham Menu
Cold Starters
PANIR SABZI
Fresh green herbs, white cheese & walnuts
MAST MUSIR
Yoghurt dip with finely chopped garlic shallots
MAST KHIAR
Yoghurt dip with finely chopped cucumber & mint
OLVIEH
Chicken, potato, egg, gherkin, grated carrots, peas mixed in mayo & lemon juice
HUMMUS
Pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic & lemon juice
MIXED PICKLES
Pickled vegetables & mixed herbs
KHIAR SHOOR & ZEYTOON
Mixture of aged olives, gherkins & mushroom
ZAYTOON PARVARDEH
Olives marinated in pomegranate puree, ground walnut & herbs
SHIRAZI SALAD
Finely chopped cucumber, tomato, red onion mixed in lemon juice, mint & olive oil
SUMAC SPECIAL SALAD
Baby leaf salad, orange, walnut, pomegranate seed, pomegranate dressing
GREEK SALAD
Tomato, cucumber, red onion, olive, feta cheese, salad dressing
BABA GHANOUSH
Roasted aubergine mixed with tahini, yoghurt & walnut garlic puree, lemon juice garnished with chopped coriander
Hot Starters
ASH RESHTE
The most popular Persian soup made with noodles, pulses & fresh green herbs
SOUP OF THE DAY
Ask your waiter
KASHKE BADENJAN
Fried aubergine, onion, garlic, walnut, mint & whey sauce
MIRZA GHASEMI
Grilled aubergine, garlic, onion, egg & tomato
DOLMEH BARGE MO
Vine leaves stuffed with rice & aromatic herbs
DOLMEH BADENJAN
Aubergine stuffed with rice & aromatic herbs
DOLMEH FELFEL
Sweet pepper stuffed with rice & aromatic herbs
KOOKOO SABZI
A light souffle of egg, fresh herbs, barberries & walnuts
SKIN ON CHIPS
FRIED KING PRAWNS
Pan-fried garlic basil king prawns
CHICKEN WINGS
Grilled skewer of lemon saffron chicken wings
PISTACHIO BREAD WITH GARLIC BUTTER
Freshly baked naan bread topped with pistachio slices & garlic butter
NAAN BREAD
Freshly baked Persian bread
PISTACHIO NAAN BREAD
Freshly baked Persian bread topped with pistachio slices
MIX STARTER FOR 2 PEOPLE
A selected of 5 starters
MIX STARTER FOR 4 PEOPLE
A selected of 5 starters
Main Courses
CHELO KOOBIDEH
Two skewers of grilled minced lamb served with grilled tomato & rice
KOOBIDEH & NAAN
Two skewers of grilled minced lamb served with grilled tomato & naan bread
CHELO JOOJEH
One skewer of grilled succulent, marinated chicken fillet served with grilled tomato & rice
CHELO JOOJEH (on the bone)
Grilled skewer of marinated (whole) baby chicken with grilled tomato & rice
JOOJEH TORSH
Grilled skewer of chicken fillet marinated in ground walnuts, herbs & pomegranate sauce with rice
JOOJEH LARI
Chicken fillet marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, onion & mild spices, tender and juicy, served with rice & grilled tomato
CHELO BARG
Grilled skewer of thinly sliced, tender, marinated lamb fillet served with grilled tomato & rice
CHELO CHENJEH
Grilled skewer of thick diced, tender, marinated lamb fillet served with grilled tomato & rice
GHAFGHAZI
Grilled skewer of marinated diced lamb fillet, chicken fillet, onion, pepper served with grilled tomato & rice
SHISHLIK
Grilled skewer of tender marinated lamb chops served with grilled tomato & rice
MAKHSOOS
Grilled skewer of marinated thinly sliced lamb fillet & a skewer of minced lamb served with grilled tomato & rice
SOLTANI
Grilled skewer of marinated diced lamb fillet & a skewer of minced lamb served with grilled tomato & rice
MOMTAZ
Grilled skewer of marinated chicken fillet & a skewer of minced lamb served with grilled tomato & rice
VAZIRI
One skewer of flat lamb fillet, one skewer of chicken fillet, marinated with saffron, grilled tomato & rice
Mixed Grills
MIX GRILL FOR 2 PEOPLE
Grilled skewer of marinated diced lamb fillet, a skewer of chicken fillet & two skewers of minced lamb served with two portions of rice, grilled tomatoes & salad
MIX GRILL FOR 4 PEOPLE
Grilled skewer of marinated diced lamb fillet, a skewer of chicken fillet, four skewers of minced lamb & one Ghafghazi served with four portions of rice, grilled tomatoes & salad
Seafood
MAHI
Grilled marinated whole sea bass served with grilled tomato & rice
KING PRAWNS
Grilled marinated king prawns served with grilled tomato & rice
SALMON
Grilled marinated salmon fillet served with grilled tomato & rice
Vegetarians
GRILLED MIX VEGETABLES
Grilled skewer of pepper, shallot, courgette, aubergine & tomato
MORASSA POLO
Rice with sliced pistachios, almonds, orange peel & saffron
GHORMEH SABZI
Finely chopped fresh herbs, kidney beans, Mushroom & dried lime served with rice
GHEYME BADENJAN
Fried aubergine in saffron and tomato sauce, split peas & dried lime served with rice
BAMIYEH
Fried okra in tomato sauce served with rice
Stews
GHORMEH SABZI
Finely chopped fresh herbs, kidney beans, diced lamb & dried lime served with rice
GHEYME
Split peas in saffron and tomato sauce, diced lamb & dried lime topped with finely cut chips served with rice
FESENJAN
Fried ground walnut & chicken breast cooked in pomegranate sauce served with rice
Ghalieh Mahi (Medium Spicy)
A stew made with fresh herbs, tamarind, onions, and aromatic spices, offering a rich, tangy flavor
Special Dishes
BAGHALI POLO (WITH LAMB SHANK)
Slow cooked succulent lamb shank served with rice mixed with broad beans & dried dill
LOBIYA POLO (WITH LAMB SHANK)
Slow cooked succulent lamb shank served with rice mixed with green beans, tomato sauce & saffron
ZERESHK POLO (WITH CHICKEN)
Chicken leg cooked in tomato sauce served with rice with saffron & barberries
TAHCHIN
Saffron rice layered with chicken & fried aubergine, with a crispy golden crust
Dessert
BASTANI
Saffron ice cream with chopped pistachio & chunks of frozen cream
FALOODEH
Frosted sweet noodles in rose water
MAKHLOUT
Combination of Bastani & Faloodeh
BAKLAVA
ZOOLBIA AND BAMIEH
WARM CHOCOLATE FONDANT & VANILLA ICE CREAM
CREME BRULEE
CHEESECAKE
Soft Beverages
COKE | DIET COKE | COKE ZERO | FANTA | SPRITE 330ml
SODA WATER 150ml
TONIC WATER 150ml
SLIMLINE TONIC 150ml
LEMONADE 150ml
DOOGH (PERSIAN KEFIR)
Traditional salty & minty yoghurt drink
VIRGIN MOJITO 500ml
STILL MINERAL WATER 1ltr bottle
SPARKLING MINERAL WATER 1ltr bottle
FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICE CARROT | APPLE | ORANGE
JUICE PINEAPPLE | CRANBERRY | MANGO
Tea
Price is for a small pot
AROMATIC PERSIAN CHAI
FRESH MINT TEA
EARL GREY
GREEN TEA
Coffee
ESPRESSO single
ESPRESSO double
LATTE
CAPPUCCINO
AMERICANO
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