Zer Middle East Kitchen is a welcoming restaurant at 13 Stoke Newington Road in Dalston. Rather than concentrating on one country, the menu travels through the Middle East and North Africa, drawing on Turkish, Persian, Syrian, Moroccan, Lebanese, Palestinian and Afghan ideas in dishes made for both sharing and individual meals.
Cold meze include hummus, tabbouleh, roasted pepper with walnut and feta, aubergine and walnut dip, beetroot tarator and samphire salad. Hot plates bring falafel, grilled halloumi, spinach pastry, prawns with garlic and tomato, Turkish sausage and lamb liver with pomegranate molasses, with mixed platters offering an easy introduction to several flavours.
Large plates include lamb tagine slowly cooked with dried fruit and aromatic spices, Persian herb stew with lamb and kidney beans, and meatballs balanced by sour cherries. Prawn tagine, Persian fish stew and chicken cooked in yoghurt add further regional combinations, while roast aubergine with zaatar, sumac and yoghurt provides a substantial meat free choice.
Vegetarian dishes extend to an Anatolian bowl of cracked wheat and chickpeas, bulgur dumplings in tomato sauce, stuffed cabbage and vegetable moussaka. Rice, bulgur, bread, pickles and shepherd’s salad complete the table. Baklava, semolina cake, rice pudding, sorbet, Turkish coffee and organic mountain tea provide traditional and refreshing finishes.
Address: 13 Stoke Newington Road, Dalston, London N16 8BH, United Kingdom
Most loved here
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- Mains MEAT BALLS WITH SOUR CHERRIES (LAHM-I KIRAZ) £15.95
- Mains LAMB TAGINE £18.95
- Mains HERB STEW WITH LAMB (GHORME SABZI) £15.95
- Mains PRAWN TAGINE £19.45
Zer Middle East Kitchen Menu
Smaller plates for sharing
MIXED COLD MEZE
Humus, peas tahini, roast red pepper, tabbouleh
MIXED OLIVES
Marinated mixed olives.
MIXED PICKLES
Selection of homemade pickles.
MAST-O MUSIR
Yogurt dip made with Persian shallots.
LABNEH WITH ZAA'TAR
Strained yoghurt, za’atar, extra virgin olive oil.
FALAFEL
Middle eastern croquettes with chickpeas, herbs & spices.
LABNEH WITH ZAA'TAR ON TOAST with BOILED EGG
Labneh with zaa’tar, tomatoes, seeds, basil, boiled egg on toast.
LABNEH WITH ZAA'TAR ON TOAST
Labneh with zaa’tar, tomatoes, seeds, basil on toast.
BABA GANOUSH
Aubergine dip with tahini, lemon and garlic.
MIXED HOT MEZE
Turkish sausage, pastry, falafel, halloumi
TABBOULEH
Parsley, tomatoes, bulgur wheat, spring onions & lemon dressing.
JERUSALEM HUMMUS
Hummus with chickpeas, boiled egg & spicy sauce.
MOUHAMMARA
A rich, smoky, spicy dip from Aleppo with walnuts, roast red peppers, cumin, pomegranate molasses & breadcrumbs.
PEAS TAHINI
Peas dip with tahini & garlic.
HUMMUS
Crushed chickpeas. A classic favourite with tahini & garlic.
MIXED VEGETERIAN MEZE
Humus, peas tahini, roast red pepper, tabbouleh, pastry, falafel, halloumi
FRIED PATRON PEPPERS
Blistered sweet peppers, lightly fried and salted—simple, smoky, and full of sun. Served with tahini sauce.
Bread
TOASTED SOURDOUGH
Sourdough bread with olive oil & za’atar.
PITA BREAD
Grilled pita bread.
Brunch
LABNEH WITH ZAA'TAR ON TOAST
Labneh with zaa’tar, tomatoes, seeds, basil on toast.
LABNEH WITH ZAA'TAR ON TOAST with BOILED EGG
Labneh with zaa’tar, tomatoes, seeds, basil, boiled egg on toast.
JERUSALEM HUMMUS
Hummus with chickpeas, boiled egg & spicy sauce.
Mains
MEAT BALLS WITH SOUR CHERRIES (LAHM-I KIRAZ) Loved
Handmade meatballs slow-cooked in a vibrant tomato sauce with sour cherries, balancing rich and tangy flavors.
LAMB TAGINE Loved
Slow-cooked lamb with dried fruits and earthy spices—simple, soulful, and rooted in heritage.
HERB STEW WITH LAMB (GHORME SABZI) Loved
Slow-simmered herbs, tender lamb, and kidney beans entwined, with whispers of dried lime—a timeless melody of Persian tradition.
PRAWN TAGINE Loved
Slow cooked prawns with chermoula, onions, potatoes, peas, tomatoes and honey, garnished with fresh coriander and chilli.
PERSIAN FISH STEW (MÂHI-YE AFTÂB)
A home-style Persian fish stew gently cooked with layers of potato, fresh tomato, garlic, and warm spices. (wild cod)
CHICKEN IN YOGHURT (LAVAND-E MURG)
Juicy chicken thighs simmered in creamy yogurt, kissed by garlic and fragrant spices—simple, soulful, sublime.
Sides
SAFFRON RICE
Steamed basmati rice with saffron.
PERSIAN RICE WITH TADIG
Crispy saffron rice crust.
SEASONAL SALAD
Mixed seasonal leaves with house dressing.
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