Zenobia Arabian Street Food is an independent Middle Eastern restaurant at 205-207 Chillingham Road in Heaton. The dining room brings charcoal cooking and generous sharing food to a busy Newcastle neighbourhood, with service throughout the week for both smaller meals and group visits.
Shawarma, shish and kofta form a substantial part of the selection, supported by broasted chicken and dishes cooked over charcoal. Falafel, hummus, salads and warm breads make it easy to assemble a varied table. The format works particularly well when several diners order across the menu and share.
The cooking uses marinades, herbs, spices and direct heat to build flavour across meat and vegetable dishes. Platters and mixed grills suit larger appetites, while wraps and smaller plates provide a quicker option. Diners seeking meat-free food can combine falafel and vegetable based sides into a complete meal.
Cold drinks and cocktails accompany the food, and the informal service style keeps the atmosphere accessible for families and groups. The broad menu supports anything from a casual lunch to a longer evening meal. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm current ingredients and preparation with the restaurant.
Address: 205-207 Chillingham Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5LJ, England
Zenobia Arabian street food Menu
Cold Mezze
Cold Mezze
Hummus, mutabal, muhammara, stuffed vine leaves, pitta and house olives.
Hummus
A blend of chickpeas, tahini and olive oil.
Muhammara
Spicy dip of walnuts, red bell peppers and pomegranate molasses.
Hummus Beiruti
Blended chickpeas with olive oil, lemon, tahini, tomato, green chilli and parsley.
Mutabal / Baba Ghanoush
Fire roasted aubergine with garlic, lemon, tahini and herbs.
Dip Dish
Homemade hummus and mutabal dip with pitta bread.
Hot Mezze & Starters
Hot Mezze
Kibbeh, falafel, spinach rolls, cheese rolls, grilled hallumi, hallumi rolls, aged sausage stew and pitta bread.
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Vine leaves stuffed with rice and a blend of herbs.
Cheese Roll
Blend of cheeses tucked into Arabian pastry parcels.
Spinach Roll
Wild spinach Arabian parcels.
Kibbeh
Crunchy croquettes of minced lamb and bulgur, served with hummus, tahini and sumac.
Falafel
Crunchy falafel hearts with hummus and tahini.
Grilled Hallumi
Grilled hallumi, drizzled with pomegranate molasses.
Hallumi Roll
Grilled hallumi wrapped in filo pastry.
Garlic Mushrooms
Mushrooms sauteed with garlic, herbs and a touch of lemon.
Sides
Grilled Pitta Bread
House Pickles
Mixed Olives
House Fries
Middle Eastern Rice
Zenobia Loaded Fries
Fries loaded with melted cheddar and chicken shawarma, dusted with Arabian herbs and finished with pomegranate molasses.
Salads
Tabbouleh
Parsley, tomato, onion, pomegranate, bulgur, lemon and virgin olive oil.
Fattoush
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radish and fried bread with lemon, virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses and sumac.
Zenobia Salad
Cucumber, tomato, onion, lettuce, peppers, olives and parsley with lemon, virgin olive oil and pomegranate molasses.
Dips
Garlic Sauce
Chilli Sauce
Tahini Sauce
Arabian Style Wraps
All of our wraps are cut into bites, plated and served Arabian style with pickles and all the fixings. Add cheddar or grilled hallumi +£2 | Add cheese roll +£3.95
Chicken Shawarma
Chicken Shish
Chicken Kofta
Lamb Kofta
Falafel
Grilled Hallumi
From the Charcoal
Lamb Kofta
Charcoal Chicken Wings
Chicken Shawarma
Chicken Kofta
Chicken Shish
Lamb Ribs
Lamb Shish
Premium lamb back cut, charcoal grilled for a tender, full-flavoured finish.
Lamb Chops
Stews & Mains
Chicken & Veg Stew
Charcoal chicken shish with pepper in tomato sauce, served with rice and salad.
Aged Sausage Stew
Aged sausage with peppers in tomato sauce, served with rice and salad.
Mix Grill
Chicken shish, lamb shish, lamb chop, lamb ribs and lamb kofta with salad, rice and bread.
Platters & Kids
Vegetarian Mix Platter
Grilled vegetables, falafel, vine leaves, hallumi and homemade hummus. Add cheese roll +£3.95.
Zenobia Sharing Platter
Selection of chicken and lamb grills to share. Available for 1–4 guests.
Grilled Chicken Kids Meal
Grilled chicken shish with fries, ketchup and garlic sauce.
Smashed Kofta Kids Burger
Grilled smashed kofta burger with fries, ketchup and garlic sauce.
Desserts
Rice Pudding
Baklava
Add ice cream scoop +£2.00