Berenjak Borough is a Persian restaurant at 1 Bedale Street in Borough Market. Its design draws inspiration from traditional townhouses in the foothills around Tehran, while the menu recalls the generous gatherings of chef Kian Samyani's childhood. Sharing plates, breads, stews and charcoal cooking shape an experience intended for lively meals around the table.
Fresh sangak and barbari flatbreads accompany mazeh such as Persian feta with herbs, yoghurt with cucumber and mint, and black chickpea hummus with tahini, walnuts and somagh. Coal cooked aubergine appears in rich mirza ghasemi and kashk e bademjoon. Olives, pickles and crisp salads add acidity and freshness beside these creamy or smoky opening dishes.
Kababs are a central part of the menu, including minced lamb shoulder koobideh and chicken marinated with saffron, lemon, yoghurt and tomato. More substantial sharing dishes can feature lamb fillet, slow cooked lamb shank or saffron chicken with sweet and sour barberries. Carefully prepared rice, crisp ta dig and Persian stews bring texture and fragrance to the table.
Feast menus allow the whole group to explore breads, mazeh, kababs, rice and accompaniments together. Date and walnut cookies, orange blossom custard and other aromatic sweets continue the Persian character into dessert, with tea providing a gentle close. The bustling Borough Market setting makes the restaurant equally suited to a relaxed lunch or a celebratory dinner.
Address: 1 Bedale Street, Borough Market, London SE1 9AL, United Kingdom