Sen BBQ is a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant at 146 Cowbridge Road East in Canton, Cardiff. The informal venue centres its food on the grill, making it a practical choice for a filling meal, a casual group dinner or food to take away.
Charcoal cooking shapes much of the menu, from seasoned chicken wings to grilled meat served with rice, salad and naan. The direct heat gives the food its characteristic colour and savoury flavour, while fresh accompaniments keep the plates balanced.
Chicken shawarma provides a familiar alternative to the charcoal grill, and diners can combine it with breads, rice or salad according to appetite. Falafel and grilled halloumi broaden the selection for meat-free meals and also work well as part of a table of shared dishes.
The menu draws together Turkish, Middle Eastern and wider Mediterranean influences in a relaxed, accessible format. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm the ingredients in marinades, sauces and breads, as well as any shared grill or fryer preparation, before ordering.
Address: 146 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF11 9ND, Wales
Sen BBQ Menu
Starters and Extras
Hummus
Blended chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Served with naan bread.
Cacik
Yogurt mixed with finely diced cucumbers, crushed dill, salt, and garlic. Served with naan bread. Vegetarian
Yogurtlu Kizartma
Onions, mixed peppers, mushrooms, and carrots, served with yogurt. Served with naan bread.
Tabbouleh
Chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, and lemon. Served with naan bread. Vegetarian
Mixed Olives and White Cheese
Marinated mixed jumbo olives and Turkish white cheese. Served with naan bread. Vegetarian
Lahana Sarma
3 pieces. Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice. Served with naan bread. Vegetarian
Yaprak Sarma
3 pieces. Vine leaves stuffed with rice. Served with naan bread. Vegetarian
Falafels
3 pieces. Marinated chickpeas, served with hummus and garniture. Served with naan bread.
Sucuk
Traditional Turkish sausage. Served with naan bread.
Kofta Balls
Lamb mince balls with herbs. Served with naan bread.
Chicken Wings
7 pieces. Marinated chicken wings cooked on the charcoal BBQ, 1 skewer. Served with naan bread.
Platters
Platter 1 (Serves 2 to 3)
1 lamb shish, 1 chicken shish, 1 lamb kofta Adana, 1 chicken wing, 2 lamb chops, and mixed shawarma doner. Comes with 1 naan bread, 1 salad, and 2 sauces.
Platter 2 (Serves 3 to 4)
1 lamb shish, 2 chicken shish, 2 lamb kofta Adana, 2 chicken wings, 3 lamb chops, and mixed shawarma doner. Comes with 1 naan bread, 1 salad, and 2 sauces.
Platter 3 (Serves 4 to 5)
2 lamb shish, 3 chicken shish, 3 lamb kofta Adana, 2 chicken wings, 4 lamb chops, and mixed shawarma doner. Comes with 2 naan breads, 2 salads, and 4 sauces.
Mains
Hot Mix Meze
1 piece sucuk, 2 pieces kofta balls, 2 pieces halloumi, 2 pieces falafel, and 2 pieces sigara boregi cheese. Served with naan bread.
Cold Mix Meze
Hummus, kizartma, cacik, 3 pieces lahana sarma, and 3 pieces yaprak sarma. Served with naan bread.
Sen Main Courses
Falafel
Marinated chickpeas and mixed vegetables, served with hummus and garniture. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice. Vegetarian
Grilled Halloumi
Grilled halloumi cheese, served with garniture. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice. Vegetarian
Chicken Wings
7 pieces. Marinated chicken wings cooked on the charcoal BBQ, 1 skewer. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice. Spicy
Chicken Shawarma (Doner)
Marinated layers of chicken fillets cooked in a traditional way. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Lamb Shawarma (Doner)
100% marinated layers of lamb fillets cooked in a traditional way. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Mix Shawarma (Doner)
Marinated layers of chicken and lamb fillets cooked in a traditional way. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Adana Shish (Kofta Shish)
Skewered minced lamb with herbs and spices cooked on the charcoal BBQ, 2 skewers. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Chicken Shish
Marinated chicken breast cubes skewered and cooked on the charcoal BBQ, 2 skewers. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Lamb Shish
Marinated lamb fillet cubes skewered and cooked on the charcoal BBQ, 2 skewers. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Mixed Shish
Marinated chicken and lamb cubes skewered and cooked on the BBQ, 2 skewers. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Lamb Chops
4 pieces. Marinated lamb chops cooked on the charcoal BBQ. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Chicken Mix
Chicken shish, chicken wings, and chicken shawarma. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Lamb Mix
Lamb shish, Adana shish, lamb kofta, and lamb shawarma. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Mix Shish (Extra Large)
Lamb shish, chicken shish, Adana Shish, and lamb kofta, 3 skewers. Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Sen Wraps (Durum)
Chicken Shawarma Wrap (Regular)
Marinated layers of chicken fillets cooked in a traditional way. Served with choice of sauce and salad.
Lamb Shawarma Wrap (100%) (Regular)
Marinated layers of lamb fillets cooked in a traditional way. Served with choice of sauce and salad.
Mixed Shawarma Wrap (Regular)
Marinated layers of chicken and lamb fillets cooked in a traditional way. Served with choice of sauce and salad.
Chicken Shish Wrap
Marinated chicken breast cubes skewered and cooked on the charcoal BBQ. Served with choice of sauce and salad.
Lamb Shish Wrap
Marinated lamb fillet cubes skewered and cooked on the charcoal BBQ. Served with choice of sauce and salad.
Adana Shish (Kofta Shish) Wrap
Spicy Kofta shish wrap spicy skewered minced lamb with herbs and spices cooked on the charcoal BBQ. Served with choice of sauce and salad. Spicy
Mixed Shish Wrap (Large)
Marinated chicken and lamb cubes skewered and cooked on the charcoal BBQ, 2 skewers. Served with choice of sauce and salad.
Chicken Strip Wrap (Regular)
Fried chicken strips. Served with choice of sauce and salad.
Vegetarians
Veggie Wrap
Hummus or cheese, salad, and sauce. Served with choice of sauce and salad. Vegetarian
Chipsy Wrap
Chips with cheese, salad, and sauce. Served with choice of sauce and salad. Vegetarian
Falafel Wraps
3 pieces. Falafel with hummus, salad, and sauce. Served with choice of sauce and salad. Vegetarian
Halloumi Wraps
4 pieces. Halloumi cheese with hummus, salad, and sauce. Served with choice of sauce and salad. Vegetarian
Halloumi and Falafel Wraps
2 pieces. Halloumi cheese, falafel with hummus, salad, and sauce. Served with choice of sauce and salad.
Burgers
Beef Burger
Served with choice of your salad and sauce.
Chicken Burger
Served with choice of your salad and sauce.
Chicken Fillet Burger
1/4 lb. Served with choice of your salad and sauce.
Chef's Special Burger
1/4 lb. Turkish spiced sausage with vegetables. Served with choice of your salad and sauce.
Combination Grills
Chicken Shish and Chicken Shawarma
Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Chicken Wings and Chicken Shawarma
Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Chicken Shish and Chicken Wings
Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Lamb Shish and Lamb Shawarma
Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Lamb Shish and Adana Shish (Lamb Kofta)
Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Lamb Shish and Lamb Chops (2 Pieces)
Served with naan bread, salad, and rice.
Yogurt Mains
Chicken Shish
Chicken breast with tomato sauce and yogurt. Served on toasted bread.
Adana Shish (Kofta Shish)
Spicy Spicy lamb mince with tomato sauce and yogurt. Served on toasted bread. Spicy
Lamb Shish
Lamb chunks with tomato sauce and yogurt. Served on toasted bread.
Iskender Kebab
Thinly sliced meat with tomato sauce and yogurt. Served on toasted bread.
Boreklers (Spring Rolls)
Sigara Boregi Spring Rolls (3 Pieces) – Vegetables
Spring rolls with vegetables. Vegetarian
Sigara Boregi Spring Rolls (3 Pieces) – Cheese
Spring rolls with cheese. Vegetarian
Sigara Boregi Spring Rolls (3 Pieces) – Meat
Spring rolls with meat.
Muska Boregi (3 Pieces) – Vegetables
Samosas with vegetables. Vegetarian
Muska Boregi (3 Pieces) – Meat
Samosas with meat.
Kid's Meals
Chicken Nuggets (5 Pieces) – Served with Chips and Kids Drink
Served with chips and kids drink.
Kids Burger – Served with Chips and Kids Drink
Served with chips and kids drink.
Chicken Poppers (10 Pieces) – Served with Chips and Kids Drink
Served with chips and kids drink.
Chicken Shawarma – Served with Chips and Kids Drink
Served with chips and kids drink.
Chicken Strips (2 Pieces) – Served with Chips and Kids Drink
Served with chips and kids drink.
Lamb Shawarma – Served with Chips and Kids Drink
Served with chips and kids drink.
Sides
Chips
Crispy fried potato strips served as a side dish. Vegetarian
Chips and Cheese
Crispy chips smothered in melted cheese. Vegetarian
Potato Wedges
Crispy potato pieces served as a side dish. Vegetarian
Halloumi
4 pieces. Cypriot cheese, served in four pieces. Vegetarian
Mozzarella Cheese Bites
5 pieces. Crispy bites filled with melted mozzarella cheese. Vegetarian
Chilli Cheese Bites
5 pieces. Crispy bites filled with melted cheese and a spicy kick. Spicy Vegetarian
Popcorn Chicken
15 pieces. Crispy fried chicken pieces in bite-sized portions.
Chicken Strips
4 pieces. Tender and juicy chicken strips, served in a pack of 4.
Chicken Nuggets
6 pieces.
Chicken Nuggets (6 Pieces) and Chips
Tender chicken pieces served with crispy chips.
Garlic Mushrooms
8 pieces. Tender mushrooms infused with garlic. Vegetarian
Onion Rings
8 pieces. Crispy onion pieces served in a portion of 8. Vegetarian
Side Salad
Marinated chickpeas and mixed vegetables. Served with hummus and garniture. Vegetarian
Rice (Portion)
Steaming hot serving of rice. Vegetarian
Whole Turkish Naan Bread
Soft, lightly leavened flatbread from Turkish cuisine. Vegetarian
Turkish Naan Bread (Portion)
Soft, lightly leavened flatbread from Turkish cuisine. Vegetarian
Grated Cheese (Portion)
A generous serving of grated cheese to complement your meal. Vegetarian
Chilli Sauce
Spicy condiment to add flavour to your meal. Spicy Vegetarian
Garlic Sauce
Rich and aromatic sauce infused with garlic. Vegetarian
Mayo Sauce
Tangy and creamy condiment to elevate your meal. Vegetarian
Ketchup
Classic condiment to complement your meal. Vegetarian
BBQ Sauce
Sweet and tangy condiment perfect for accompanying your BBQ dishes. Vegetarian
Homemade Chilli Sauce
Spicy condiment made with chillies.
Desserts
Cheesecake
Rich and creamy dessert with a velvety texture.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Rich, decadent chocolate cake with a velvety fudge centre.
Rice Pudding
Creamy dessert made with rice.
Baklava
Traditional Turkish dessert made of thin flaky layers of pastry filled with chopped nuts, butter, and soaked in sugar syrup.
Cold Drinks
Coca-Cola Can
Diet Coke Can
Coca-Cola Zero Can
Dr Pepper Can
Fanta Orange Can
Pepsi Can
Diet Pepsi
Pepsi Max Can
Pepsi Max Cherry Can
Fanta Lemon Can
Rio Can
Apple Can
7 Up Can
Blackcurrant Fruit Shoot
Kids drink.
Orange Fruit Shoot
Kids drink.
Gazoz Uludag Blackcurrant
Gazoz Uludag Orange
Salgam
A traditional Turkish drink made from turnips.
Ayran
A refreshing yogurt-based drink.
Soda Water
Sparkling water with a refreshing fizz.
Lemon Soda Water
Fresh and zesty lemon flavoured soda water.
Still Water (Small)
Still Water (Large)
Fresh and refreshing still water, perfect for quenching your thirst.
Bottle Drink (Large)
Refreshing cold drink in a large bottle.