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Our kitchen offers a wide range of authentic Persian dishes, cooked fresh each day with new ingredients for that intimate "homemade" touch.
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Shila Classic Breakfast
Persian Tomato Omelette (VG) (Spicy available)
With feta cheese, green salad, black olives and slices of cucumber,
served with fresh Barbari bread and our house-made jam.
Spicy Mirza Omelette (VG)
Scrambled eggs with mirza, green salad, black olives and slices of
cucumber, served with fresh Barbari bread and our house-made jam.
40 Thieves of Baghdad
Omelette of bacon, feta cheese, walnuts, tomato, olives, parsley and
onion garnished with sesame and date, served with Barbari bread
Nargesi (VG)
Fried eggs with spinach garnished with somaq, home-made pickles and jam, served with fresh Barbari bread.
Small Breakfasts
Banana Bread (VG)
Butter & Jam (VG)
Toasted Barbari bread served with butter and
our house-made jams.
Scrambled Eggs on Persian Toast (VG)
Toasted Barbari bread with butter scrambled eggs.
Smashed avocado on Persian Toast (VG)
Garnished with Persian feta and sesame.
Add ons
- Bacon
- Persian Feta
- Halloumi
- Extra egg
- Smashed avocado
- Extra bread
Borek Pastry
Potato & Leek (VG) (V-optional)
Served warm with shallot yogurt dip.
Cherry (VG) (V-optional)
Served warm with whipped cream & jam.
Minced Beef
Served warm with shallot yogurt dip.
Fetta, Ricotta & Spinach (VG)
Served warm with shiraz salad & olives.
Dips & Spreads
All spreads served with our house-made crunchy pita bread.
Spicy Hummus (V)
Cooked mashed chickpeas with tahini and
lemon juice finished with chili oil and somac.
Baba Ganoush (V)
Mashed smoked eggplant with tahini and
garlic, finished with sesame and olive oil.
Mirza (V)
Charred eggplant crushed with tomato then slow-cooked with garlic.
Kashk Bademjoon (VG)
Caramelised onion and eggplant slow
cooked with fermented yoghurt, finished
with fried dried mint and walnuts.
Maast Khiar (VG)
Creamy yoghurt with cucumber, dried mint, walnuts, finished with black currant and rose petals.
Maast Moosir (VG)
Creamy yoghurt and Iranian shallots finished with sumac and olive oil.
Spinach Borani (VG)
Creamy yoghurt with spinach, and caramelised onion finished with olive oil.
A Taste of Treasures (to share)
Choose any four spreads to accompany
our house-made crunchy pita bread.
Small Dishes
Persian Pickles (V)(GF)
Seasonal fermented vegetables infused with coriander seeds, tarragon, and chilli.
Caspian Olives (V)(GF)
Green olives marinated in mint and garlic, tossed with pomegranate molasses and crushed walnuts, and finished with a sprinkle of Persian hogweed.
Shirazi Salad (V)(GF)
Small bowl of finely chopped fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and onion with mint and vinegar dressing.
Fattoush Salad (V)(GF-optional)
Freshly-chopped lettuce, cucumber, tomato, capsicum, and parsley tossed in sumac, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses; served with crunchy pita bread.
Stuffed Selection (V)(GF)
Chef's assortment of stuffed vine leaf, eggplant, zucchini, and cabbage dolmas, each filled with a flavourful blend of rice, onion, and herbs. Slow-cooked in tangy lemon juice.
Makdous (VG)
Chopped fermented eggplant stuffed with spicy walnut and garlic, served on crispy pita bread with creamy yogurt and parsley garnish.
Grilled Saffron Chicken Wings
Four succulent saffron-marinated chicken wings atop crispy pita bread with Persian yogurt.
Kuku Sabzi (VG)
Parsley, coriander, dill, garlic chives, walnuts and barberries baked into a fluffy frittata, served with Persian yogurt and Shirazi salad.
With Rice
Halloumi Baghala Stew (VG)(GF)
Cannellini beans and halloumi cheese slow-cooked in dill, garlic, and turmeric sauce. Served with saffron rice and sides.
Mushroom & Celery Stew (V)(GF)
Mushrooms and celeries slow-cooked with cannellini beans in saffron, parsley, and mint sauce. Served with saffron rice and sides.
Chicken Eggplant & Sour Grape Stew (Vegan available)(GF)
Chicken Maryland, eggplant, unripened grapes, and tomatoes slow-cooked in a blend of onions, lemon juice, and turmeric sauce. Served with saffron rice and sides.
Chicken Plum & Spinach Stew (Vegan available)(GF)
Chicken Maryland slow-cooked with Bukhara plum (with seeds) and spinach in a tantalizing sauce of verjuice, turmeric, and caramelized onions. Served with fragrant saffron rice and sides.
Chicken Carrot & Prune Stew (Vegan available)(GF)
Chicken Maryland with carrots, prunes, and walnuts, slow-cooked in a savory blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and caramelized onions. Served with saffron rice and sides.
Chicken Barberry Rice (GF)
Chicken Maryland slow cooked with cinnamon, garlic and tomatoes served with saffron rice, garnished with barberries, slivered orange peel and pistachio.
Chicken Fesenjoon Stew (GF)
A harmonious blend of walnuts and pomegranate molasses slow-cooked with chicken Maryland and caramelized onions served with saffron rice.
Beef Gourmet Sabzi Stew (GF)
Slow-cooked beef with Persian herbs, Omani lime, kidney beans and cardamom served with saffron rice and sides.
Lamb Gheimeh Stew (GF)
Slow cooked lamb with split peas, tomato sauce, Omani lime, rose water and turmeric served with saffron rice and sides.
Persian Koofteh (GF-optional)
A riceball of minced beef, split peas, and fresh herbs; slow-cooked in a traditional tomato sauce and served with olives and fresh Afghan bread.
From the grill
Saffron Chicken Salad (GF)
Grilled chicken fillet marinated in saffron. Served with green leaf salad, delicate slices of almond, and a tangy blend of barberries, fresh lemon, and olive oil dressing.
Koobideh Kabab
Grilled minced lamb resting on a bed of shallot creamy yogurt, grilled tomatoes with fresh basil, and sliced onion. Garnished with sumac and served with crunchy pita bread.
Chenjeh Platter
Grilled marinated lamb backstrap paired with Baba Ganoush, Caspian olives, grilled tomato and chilli, served with sliced onion, parsley, and lavash bread.
Dine like a King (to share)
A mix platter of Saffron Chicken Fillet, Lamb Chenjeh, Minced Lamb, and Saffron Chicken Wings, served on Lavash bread with grilled tomatoes and chilli.
Wines
French wines complement the complex Persian flavours, while Lebanese wines, from similar soils, enhance the dining experience. Not to forget, our Australian wines gave us a broad palette of flavours to choose from, enriching the selection.
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Sparkling Wine
Louis Bouillot
CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE - GRANDE RÉSERVE BRUT NV
(Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Gamay/Aligote)(Burgundy, France)
A complex nose, with fruit perfumes and floral notes.
Crisp and round with an elegant finish. Perfect for an aperitif.
White Wine
William Fevre
PETIT CHABLIS 2022
(Chardonnay)(Chablis, France)
One the world's most recognised Chablis producers. Bouquet marked by great freshness, with fruity, floral and mineral notes. Bright and lively.
Chateau Musar
MUSAR JEUNE WHITE 2021
(Chardonnay/Viognier/Vermentino)(Bekaa Valley, Lebanon)
Fresh lemon and tangerine dominate with delicate stone fruit and honey in support. Vibrantly fresh.
Rose Wine
Triennes
ROSE 2022
(Cinsault/Grenache/Syrah/Merlot)(Provence, France)
A bouquet of strawberries and white flowers with hints of vanilla. It has the harmony and elegance to pair well with most dishes on our menu.
Red Wine
Georges Duboeuf
MOULIN-À-VENT SÉLECTION 2019
(Gamay)(Beaujolais, France)
Moulin-à-Vent reveals floral and fruity aromas dominated by violets and supported by a hint of cherry. Fleshy and subtly spicy, a combination of finesse and harmony.
Ox Hardy
MCLAREN VALE GRENACHE 2022
(Grenache) (McLaren Vale, South Australia)
Roses, lavender, red berries and baking spice. Juicy, opulent red fruit and
cherry complemented by refined, powder tannins.
Beer/Cider
Peroni
Somersby Apple Cider
Teahouse
Herbs and spices are irreplaceable in Persian drinks, helping uplift one’s mental and physical state while aiding in issues such as digestion, anxiety, and inflammation. Cinnamon, cardamom, and the culture’s “red crimson” (saffron) are commonplace, blended to unique fusions of sweet and savoury flavours. Bask yourself in the refreshing aromas of our teahouse drinks – a perfect partner for any main dish.
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Black, Green, Herbal & Ice Tea
Black Tea
Persian Classic Tea
Earl Grey Tea
English Breakfast Tea
Sydney Breakfast Tea
Cardamom Tea
Cinnamon Tea
Saffron Tea
Chai Latte
Herbal Tea
Magic Tea
Persian black tea, honey, ginger, fresh lemon
Hibiscus Herbal Tea
With rose petals and nabat
Borage & Orange Blossom
With Omani lime and nabat
Apple & Cinnamon
With hibiscus, rose petals, and earl grey
Quince, Ginger & Cinnamon
Saffron Infusion
Lemongrass & Ginger
Chamomile & Omani Lim
Green Tea
Orange Blossom, Peppermint Green
Jasmin Green
Mint & Lime Green
Cardamom Green
Matcha Latte
Ice Tea
Cinnamon & Cardamom
Hibiscus & Rose water
Traditional Coffees
Turkish Coffee
Strong short black, packed with caffeine
Persian Coffee
Light and creamy
Espresso Coffee
Natural Spirits
Eden Spring
Lightly sparkled distillation of bitter orange flower and Egyptian willow. (Potential relaxation/anti-anxiety effects with improvements to your digestive system.)
Daydreamer
Distillation of Egyptian willow, dog rose, rose water, and flixweed seeds. (Potential relaxation/anti-anxiety, blood-purifying, and skin rejuvenation effects.)
Sekanjabin
Fresh mint essence and vinegar on ice, served with Pellegrino sparkling water. (Potential gallbladder cleansing effects; may help relieve headaches.)
Forest Drop
Lightly-sparkled distillation of fumitory and chicory. (Potential liver detox effects; may help to control blood pressure and balance blood sugar.)
Fruit juices
Pomegranate
Barberry
Red Grape
Sour Cherry
Green Apple
Orange
Mango
Sweets
Treat yourself to our divine range of authentic Persian pastries – whether you’re after dessert, a coffee match, or simply looking to satisfy that sweet tooth.
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Cakes & Cookies
Persian Love Cake - Baked by our very own chefs. Our Semolina cakes are also a popular bestseller.
Cookies - A varied selection of cookies and biscuits, including date, almond, walnut, and butter flavours.
Sweets & Patisserie
Baklavas - An authentic selection of Baklavas supplied by a local Turkish family. Choices include traditional, Kadayf, sweet cheese, Nutella, and white chocolate flavours.
Turkish Delights - Turkish delights (baslogh) in a wide variety of flavours, including: rose; ginger; hazelnut; mint; and vanilla.
Date Slice - A healthy sweet from South Iran, also known as “raginak”. Made with sweet, chewy dates, toasted walnuts, cinnamon, and cardamom.
Halvas - A sweet made of nuts, sesame seed paste, sugar, various spices, and a chewy, fudge-like texture. A dessert staple of Persian culture.