About Damascena - Birmingham City Centre
Loved by critics and locals alike, Damascena's award-winning Syrian cuisine and coffee has built it a reputation as one of Birmingham's best spots. Regulars recommend their fragrant house speciality Kibbeh Makliya and their Turkish Coffee! This Site is Halal. حلال
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Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£7.50Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
£14.95Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£7.95Batata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£6.25Kibbeh Makliya (N)
£7.95Lentil Soup (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£5.95Damascena Lamb & Beef Shawarma Arabiya
£15.65Hummus Shawarma (S)
£8.95Knafe (V)(Make it Nut-Free)
£8.50Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
£8.25
Breakfast
Falafel (Ve) (GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.£5.59VeganJuz-Muz (Make it Gluten Free)
Baked Eggs, cooked with tomatoes, fresh cillies and onions. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£8.85VegetarianIjjah Omelette (Contains Gluten)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette.£7.45VegetarianBaked Egg Manageesh
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.£6.95VegetarianSmoked Salami and Cheese Manageesh
Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.£5.95HalalCheese Toastie (V) (S)
Fragrant za’atar coated bread toasted with a cheese filling.£5.95Damascena Breakfast Meze (Make it Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Crisp falafel balls, choice of dip (see dips), choice of fuul (see fuuls), juz-muz Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£17.65VegetarianEgg on Avocado
Tangy avocado mashed on toasted bread and topped with a fried egg, chilli flakes, and sumac.£7.65
Wraps and Sandwiches
Eat your heart out.
Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£7.50PopularLamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb & beef, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£7.95PopularLemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles, and garlic dressing.£7.50Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce£7.25Lahm Bi'Ajeen Flatbread Wrap
Freshly baked flatbread wrapped over spiced lamb mince, fresh parsley and red onion; dressed with mixed herbs and pomegranate molasses.£6.25Classic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Fresh falafels, tahini yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes.£6.95Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing£6.50Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins£6.95Salmon and soft cheese bagel
Salmon, rocket, and soft cheese.£5.95Tuna Ciabatta
Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion, and olives.£5.65
Straight out of the oven and meze
Straight Out of the Oven Meze - Prepare to fall in love.
Lahm Bi’ajeen Platter
Two lahm bi’ajeen with fattuush salad, pickles and olives and a choice of hummus, baba ghanuuj.£15.95Halal
Individuals and meze dishes
Individual and Meze Dishes - Share, taste, feast.
Kibbeh Makliya (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with lamb mince, pomegranate molasses, sumac, walnuts and a delicious herb mix. Served with mint yoghurt. Allergen: N.£7.95HalalBatata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Chilli potatoes with a hint of paprika. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£6.25PopularFalafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Fresh crispy falafels FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£8.25PopularFried Halloumi Platter (V) (Make it Gluten Free)
Fried halloumi, batata hara potatoes and rocket salad. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£8.95VegetarianVine Leaves (Ve) (GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice£4.95VeganTahina Kofta (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
(Option to serve without tahini yoghurt sauce). Minced Lamb, fresh parsley and mixed herbs topped with tahina yoghurt sauce FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£8.50HalalMixed Meza (V) (Make it Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Crunchy falafels, choice of fuul (see fuuls), choice of dip, and a fattuush salad. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£16.65HalalMushroom Kibbeh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts, and herbs.£7.95Fatt'eh (S) (N) (Make it Nut Free) (Make it Gluten free)
Lamb mince and pine nuts piled on top of crispy flatbread, croutons, chickpeas, tahina yoghurt sauce, garlic, ghee and lemon. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£8.50HalalMusakhan Rolls (N)
Three mini grilled tortilla wraps filled in a traditional musakhan mix of onions, chicken and roasted almonds, served with Damascena pink sauce.£7.85Grilled Halloumi (V) (Make it Gluten Free)
Grilled halloumi with a garnish of rocket salad. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£8.95VegetarianAppetiser Meze (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Classic hummus, avocado hummus, baba ghanuuj, batata hara and vine leaves. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£14.95Halal
House Specialities
The best of the best.
Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
Shawarma seasoned chicken, crunchy salad, home-made garlic dressing and pickles all wrapped up in a flatbread. Served with a side of batata hara potatoes and salad.£14.95PopularDamascena Lamb & Beef Shawarma Arabiya
Shawarma seasoned lamb & beef, crunchy salad, home-made garlic dressing and pickles wrapped up in a flatbread. Served with a side of batata hara potatoes and salad. Allergens: Eggs and gluten.£15.65HalalHummus Shawarma (S)
Classic hummus topped with "lamb & beef" or "chicken" shawarma. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£8.95Halal
Warming Fuul
Ever fuul thing.
Damascena Fuul (Ve) (Make it Gluten free)
Slow-cooked fava beans with tomatoes, onions, garlic and fresh chillies. Topped with extra-virgin olive oi. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options) . VG.£7.25VeganFuul Medames (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Fava beans, chickpeas, tomato, parsley, tahina yoghurt sauce, garlic, lemon and extra-virgin olive oil. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options). Allergens: S. V.£7.25VegetarianFuul Mahroos (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Fava beans with sweet bell peppers, fresh chillies, tomatoes and garlic, topped with extra-virgin olive oil. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options) VG.£7.25Vegan
Hearty Soups
Lift your spirit.
Lentil Soup (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
Lovely lentil soup served with home-made crispy flatbread croutons and a lemon slice. VE. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH£5.95VeganHarrira Soup (Not Gluten Free)
Mildly spicy lamb soup, with tomatoes, chick peas, parsley and mixed herbs. Contains: Dairy and Gluten. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH£6.95Halal
Straight Out of the Oven
Comfort your soul.
Manakish
Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.£4.20VegetarianLahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.£5.95HalalGluten-Free Flatbread
Fresh gluten-free bread baked to order. Contains: Dairy, Eggs. V. GF.£0.75Vegetarian
Salads
Punchy.
Fattuush Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
Syrian salad dressed with pomegranate molasses, feta cheese, crunchy croutons and extra-virgin olive oil£6.95VegetarianTabbouleh Salad (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.£6.25VeganZingy Turkish Salad (Ve) (N)
Walnut, garlic, tomato, green pepper, parsley, pomegranate, and spring onion. Served with a paprika, lemon, and garlic dressing.£6.95Pickles and Olives
Middle Eastern flavoursome olives and salty pickles£3.25VeganMakali Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
Crispy aubergine, courgette, potato and chickpeas on a bed of lettuce with croutons, fresh cucumber and onions; dressed with sumac and a home-made garlic dressing£7.95Vegetarian
Dips
Feast on these.
Baba Ghanuj (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
Roasted aubergine dip delicately blended with lemon, extra-virgin olive oil and garlic. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options). Allergens: SE. VE.£5.95VeganClassic Hummus (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
Rather delicious. Made fresh in-house every day. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£5.95VeganHummus trio (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
A Choice of any three mini taster hummus dips (see dips) FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£5.95Avocado Hummus (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
A creamy twist on our classic hummus dish with avocado blended through. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£6.45VeganHarissa Hummus (Ve) (Make it Gluten free) (S)
Our signature hummus with a hint of harissa for a subtle spicy taste. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Served with two flatbreads.£5.95
Damascena Desserts
Knafe (V)(Make it Nut-Free)
Sweet cheese and vermicelli dessert served hot, topped with syrup and vanilla ice cream. A pistachio nut topping is available upon request. Allergen: N.£8.50HalalDamascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.£5.25HalalSweet Cheese Katayif (V)(Make it Nut-Free)
Hot dumplings filled with sweet cheese, dipped in syrup, served with vanilla ice cream. A pistachio nut topping is available upon request. Allergen: N.£6.50HalalTurkish Classic Baklava
£2.25HalalLotus Milk Cake
A light and fluffy sponge made with the original Belgium Lotus Biscoff spread, soaked with dessert milk and hand finished with a sweet lotus cream, crushed biscuits and a fine drizzle of the caramelized spread.£5.85VegetarianRose and Pistachio Milk Cake
A light and fluffy vanilla sponge soaked in dessert milk, delicately hand finished with a luxurious cream, nibbed pistachios and rose petals.£5.85VegetarianVegan Walnut Baklava
£0.65HalalWalnut Katayif (V)(N)
Hot dumplings filled with chopped walnuts, dipped in syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream.£6.50Halal
Coffee
Our milk-based coffees are best served with milk steamed 65c-75c so please let us know if your think this won't be hot enough for you. Alternative milks: coconut milk, almond milk, soya milk and oat milk.
Cappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.£3.65HalalTurkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.£4.45HalalMocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.£3.95HalalAffogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.£4.85HalalCortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.£3.65HalalSpanish Latte
Espresso based coffee with milk, sweetened using condensed milk.£4.15Caffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.£3.35HalalFlat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.£3.65HalalStrong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)
Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.£3.65HalalEspresso
£2.85HalalEspresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.£3.45HalalArabian Spiced Coffee Dalllah (V)
Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.£5.95HalalCaffe Latte
Shot of espresso topped with steamed milk.£3.75HalalSpeciality Brewed Coffee
Pour over coffee 300ml jug, 2 servings.£3.50Halal
Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte
Spiced Chai Latte
Dairy-free option available.£3.95HalalVanilla Chai Latte
£3.95HalalHot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.£3.95HalalBabyccino
£2.10HalalChoc-o-lait (V)
Chocolate on a stick melted into hot milk.£4.20Halal
Damascena Tea
Damascena Cardamom Tea
£2.65HalalKarak Milky Tea (Large)
Spiced slow brewed milky tea.£4.10HalalSamovar Tea
Slow steamed Turkish black tea.£2.60HalalDamascena Cinnamon Tea
£2.65HalalFresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.£3.95HalalFresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.£3.65HalalFresh Mint Black Tea (Large) (Decaffeinated available)
Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.£3.95HalalFresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.£4.65Halal
CLASSIC TEA
English Breakfast
£2.80HalalEarl Grey
£2.80HalalGreen Tea
£2.80HalalChamomile
Caffeine free.£2.80Halal
Freshly Squeezed Juice/Specialities
Reboot
Fresh carrot, honey, ginger and orange juice.£4.95Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.£5.45Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.£5.45Pure and Simple
Freshly squeezed orange juice.£4.10Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.£4.10Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.£4.45Bye-Bye Stress
Fresh carrot juice; please ask if your would like to add orange.£4.10Balance and Calm
Iced rose water and tamarind juice.£4.45SMOOTH CITRUS CLOUD
£5.45
Milkshake (Vegan Options)
Sunshine Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.£5.95HalalDelightfullly Delicate
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.£5.95HalalBanana Whip
Fresh dates, banana and walnut. Allergen: N.£5.45HalalCreamy Craze
Fresh avocado and dried fruits. Allergen: N.£6.25HalalChocolate Bar Milkshake
£5.45HalalVanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.£5.10HalalChocolate Decadence
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.£5.25Halal
Frappe
Mocha Frappe
£4.25HalalSpiced Chai Frappe(Make it Vegan)
£4.25HalalCaffe Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£4.25HalalChocolate Frappe
£4.25HalalVanilla Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£4.25HalalCookies and Cream Frappe (Not GF)
£4.25HalalSticky Toffee Frappe
£4.25HalalVanilla Chai Frappe
£4.25Halal
Ice Tea and Ice Blend
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
£4.95Ice Tea
£2.95
Soft Drink
Regular Coke
£2.65HalalSan Pelegrino (Can)
£2.25HalalStill Water (Bottle)
£2.25HalalDiet Coke
£2.65HalalRose Lemonade
£2.65HalalAppletizzer Drink
£2.65HalalVictorian Lemonade
£2.65HalalSparkling Water (Bottle)
£2.25Halal
Yoghurt Drink
Ayran
Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.£2.85Halal