RiCE Persian Kitchen is a family rooted Persian restaurant at 293 Chiswick High Road. Its story reaches back to an Iranian family journey to London in the 1970s, with recipes drawing on Tehran and the provincial cooking traditions carried with them.
Charcoal grilled kebabs form a central part of the menu. Koobideh is made in house from minced lamb, joojeh chicken is marinated with saffron, and lamb fillet, chops, salmon and vegetable skewers can be combined with rice, naan, salad or chips.
Persian rice dishes bring colour and fragrance through saffron, dill, broad beans, lentils, raisins and barberries, paired with chicken or lamb. Slow cooked stews include walnut and pomegranate fesenjan, herb rich ghormeh sabzi and aubergine or okra preparations, with vegetarian alternatives available on request.
Fresh naan is baked in the clay oven in view of diners, reinforcing the restaurant’s emphasis on food moving directly from preparation to table. Mezze, salads and yoghurt sides support sharing, while saffron and pistachio ice cream or lemon and mint faloodeh offer distinctly Persian endings.
Address: 293 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4HH, England
Rice Persian Kitchen Menu
Starters
ASH E RESHTEH
A rich and hearty thick Persian vegetable soup made with Persian noodles, packed with fresh herbs and lentils. (V)
SPRING ROLL
Served with sweet chilli. (V)
DOLMEH
Tender vine leaves stuffed with rice and onion served with olive oil, herbs and spices. (V)
PANEER O SABZI
It’s simply delicious! Mixture of fresh herbs, spring onions, radish, feta cheese and walnuts. (V)
KASHK E BADEMJAN
A popular Persian dish consisting of a mixture of sautéed aubergines, walnuts, onions, garlic and broiled yoghurt. (V)
MIRZA GHASSEMI
A great Persian dish with a mixture of grilled aubergine, garlic, egg and fresh tomatoes. (V)
HALLOUMI
Served with mixed salad. (V)
PERSIAN MAYGOO
King prawns sautéed in garlic, parsley and lemon.
HUMMUS AND OLIVE
Mashed chickpeas, garlic, sesame seed paste and marinated olives. (V)
HUMMUS AND FALAFEL
Small fritters made of ground garbanzo beans, parsley and seasoning served with Hummus. (V)
SALAD E OLIVIEH
Our version of the potato salad! Shredded chicken breast, potatoes, egg, gherkins, peas, carrots and mayonnaise.
BALL E JOOJEH
Skewer of marinated chicken wings in saffron and lemon, grilled to perfection!
MAZZEH SINI (PLATTER) “Persian Mazzeh”
Includes PANEER O SABZI, MIRZA GHASSEMI, SALAD E OLIVIEH, HUMMUS AND OLIVE.
Wraps
Freshly baked naan bread, Persian salad and our homemade garlic & chilli sauce. Served until 6pm.
KOOBIDEH (MINCED LAMB)
One skewer of Persian style minced baby lamb.
CHINJEH (LAMB SHISH)
Tender lamb pieces.
JOOJEH (CHICKEN SHISH)
Tender baby chicken breast
FALAFEL
Small fritters made of ground garbanzo beans, parsley and seasoning. (V)
MOZZARELLA & AVOCADO
Mozzarella with sliced tomatoes and avocado. (V)
VEGETARIAN KEBAB
Fresh skewered tender courgettes, yellow squash, mushrooms, shallots and mixed peppers. (V)
From the Grill
Served with a choice of naan and salad, rice or chips. Our meat is marinated in our RICE House Seasoning.
KOOBIDEH (MINCED LAMB)
Two skewers of very tender minced lean baby lamb.
BARG (FILLET OF LAMB)
A skewer of tender fillet of baby lamb.
CHINJEH (LAMB SHISH)
Skewer of diced chunks of tender fillet of baby lamb.
JOOJEH (CHICKEN SHISH)
A big skewer of boneless chicken breast.
JOOJEH BA OSTOKHAAN (CHICKEN ON THE BONE)
Skewer whole baby chicken.
VEGETARIAN KEBAB
Two skewers of tender courgettes, yellow squash, mushrooms, shallots and mixed peppers. (V)
KEBAB BAKHTIARI
Mixed lamb and chicken shish.
SHISHLik (TENDER LAMB CHOPS)
MAHI (FISH KEBAB)
Fresh marinated cubed fillets of salmon, grilled to perfection!
House Special (Makh Sous)
One skewer of Koobideh (minced lamb) with a choice of one skewer of: BARG (LAMB FILLET) OR CHINJEH (LAMB SHISH) at 21.50, or JOOJEH (CHICKEN SHISH) at 18.50.
HOUSE SPECIAL (MAKH SOUS)
One skewer of Koobideh (minced lamb) with a choice of one skewer of: BARG (LAMB FILLET) OR CHINJEH (LAMB SHISH) at 21.50, or JOOJEH (CHICKEN SHISH) at 18.50.
Sini (Platter to Share)
Two skewers of Koobideh (minced lamb) + One skewer of Chinjeh (lamb shish) + One skewer of Joojeh (chicken shish) + Two pieces of Shishlik (lamb chops) + Two portions of rice.
SINI (PLATTER TO SHARE)
Two skewers of Koobideh (minced lamb) + One skewer of Chinjeh (lamb shish) + One skewer of Joojeh (chicken shish) + Two pieces of Shishlik (lamb chops) + Two portions of rice.
Main Courses
ZERESHK POLO
A simple fan favourite of all Persians! Steamed rice with sautéed red berries and saffron with braised chicken. Or with lamb shank at 21.50.
SHIRIN POLO
This is the mother of all rice dishes, created around the 16th century under the reign of Shah Abbas. Steamed rice with shredded tangerine peel, pistachios, almonds, sautéed red berries and saffron with braised chicken. Or with lamb shank at 21.50.
ADASS POLO
A delicious and hearty Persian dish made of aromatic steamed rice mixed with lentils and raisins with braised chicken. Or with lamb shank at 21.50.
LOOBIA POLO
Steamed rice mixed and cooked with green beans, saffron and tomato puree with braised chicken. Or with lamb shank at 21.50.
BAGHALLI POLO
Steamed rice mixed and cooked with broad beans and dill with braised chicken. Or with lamb shank at 21.50.
Persian Stews (Khore Sht)
If you are Vegetarian, just ask us for an alternative option! (V)
GHAIMEH BADEMJAN (AUBERGINE AND LAMB)
Sautéed aubergines and chick peas, chunks of lamb, onions, tomato puree braised, served with a portion of rice.
BAAMIEH (OKRA AND LAMB)
Tender lady fingers, chunks of lamb, fresh tomatoes, tamarind braised to perfection, and served with a portion of rice.
FESENJAN (WALNUT AND POMEGRANATE)
Sautéed chicken, slow cooked in a sweet and sour sauce of fresh ground walnut and pomegranate puree, and served with a portion of rice.
GHORMEH SABZI
Sautéed mixed herb, chunk of lamb and kidney beans braised to perfection, served with a portion of rice.
Salads
MOZZARELLA AND AVOCADO
Mozzarella with sliced tomatoes and avocado. (V)
CHICKEN CAESAR
Bed of mixed leaf salad topped with grilled chicken breast, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.
NICOISE
Bed of mixed leaf salad and tomatoes topped with grilled fillet of tuna, French beans, egg, black olives and anchovies.
Side Orders
MAAST O KHYAR
Yoghurt mixed with cucumber and herbs. (V)
MAAST O MOUSIR
Yoghurt mixed with shallots and garlic. (V)
PLAIN YOGHURT
(V)
PERSIAN RICE
Topped with saffron, add butter to your rice and break a grilled tomato into it, Tehran style!
BORANI
Steamed spinach mixed with yoghurt and garlic. Best enjoyed with an appetising rice dish. (V)
KHYAR SHOOR & ZEYTOON
Gherkins and olives.
SALAD E SHIRAZI
Traditional salad of Shiraz province. (V)
SALAD E FASLE
Mixed salad. (V)
GREEK SALAD
(V)
NAAN BREAD
Baked fresh in our tanoor (clay oven). (V)
MIXED VEGETABLES (GRILLED)
(V)
Skewers
All seasoned and grilled to perfection.
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
(V)
KOOBIDEH (MINCED LAMB)
JOOJEH (CHICKEN SHISH)
JOOJEH (CHICKEN ON THE BONE)
CHINJEH (LAMB SHISH)
BARG (FILLET OF LAMB)
Desserts
* SERVED WITH ICE CREAM OR FRESH CREAM
BASTANI (PERSIAN ICE CREAM)
Traditional Persian ice cream made with saffron and pistachios.
PALOODEH (SORBET)
Starch noodles flavoured with lemon juice and mint.
MAKHLOOT (MIXED ICE CREAM SORBET)
BAKLAVA
FRENCH APPLE PIE *
STRAWBERRY CHEESE CAKE *
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE *
TIRAMISU
PINEAPPLE FRITTER *
BANANA FRITTER *
VANILLA, CHOCOLATE OR STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM
Drinks
SOFT DRINKS
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange
WATER (SPARKLING OR STILL)
FRUIT JUICE
Apple, Orange, Mango, Pomegranate
BEER / CIDER
Peroni, Corona, Budweiser, Kronenbourg, K1 Persian Beer, Magners
DOOGH (YOGURT DRINK)
Doogh is a classic Persian drink – refreshing and bubbly! Perfect to cool you down or to wash down a big Persian meal.
HERBAL TEA
English, Fresh Mint, Chamomile, Green Tea
PERSIAN TEA
AMERICANO
CAPPUCCINO
LATTE
ESPRESSO
Single 3 Double