About Damascena - Edgbaston
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
£8.25Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
£16.95Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£8.45Lentil Soup (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£6.45Fried Halloumi Platter (V) (Make it Gluten Free)
£9.85Harrira Soup (Not Gluten Free)
£7.45Fattuush Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
£7.75Damascena Lamb & Beef Shawarma Arabiya
£17.85Batata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£6.85Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
£9.25
Breakfast
Damascena 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)£19.95VegetarianFalafel (Ve) (GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.£5.59VeganIjjah Omelette (Contains Gluten)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette.£7.45VegetarianBaked Egg Manageesh
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.£6.95VegetarianEgg on Avocado
Tangy avocado mashed on toasted bread and topped with a fried egg, chilli flakes, and sumac.£7.65Smoked Salami and Cheese Manageesh
Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.£6.45HalalCheese Toastie (V) (S)
Fragrant za’atar coated bread toasted with a cheese filling.£5.95Original Juz-Muz Scrambled (Gluten Free)
Scrambled Eggs, cooked with tomatoes, fresh cillies and onions. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£8.85VegetarianSausage or Salami Juz-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)£8.85Vegetarian
Wraps and Sandwiches
Eat your heart out.
Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£8.25PopularLamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb & beef, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.£8.45PopularClassic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Fresh falafels, tahini yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes.£7.75Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles, and garlic dressing.£8.50Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce£7.95Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins£7.75Lahm Bi'Ajeen Flatbread Wrap
Freshly baked flatbread wrapped over spiced lamb mince, fresh parsley and red onion; dressed with mixed herbs and pomegranate molasses.£7.25Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing£7.75Salmon and soft cheese bagel
Salmon, rocket, and soft cheese.£6.65Tuna Ciabatta
Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion, and olives.£5.95
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 or baba ghanuuj.£18.95Halal
Individuals and meze dishes
Individual and Meze Dishes - Share, taste, feast.
Fried 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)£9.85VegetarianMixed 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)£18.45HalalMusakhan Rolls (N)
Three mini grilled tortilla wraps filled in a traditional musakhan mix of onions, chicken and roasted almonds, served with Damascena pink sauce.£7.95Appetiser 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)£15.95HalalKibbeh Makliya (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with lamb mince, pomegranate molasses, sumac, walnuts and a delicious herb mix. Served with mint yoghurt. Allergen: N.£8.45HalalFalafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Fresh crispy falafels FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£9.25VeganBatata 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)£6.85PopularVine Leaves (Ve) (GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice£5.25VeganVegan Mushroom Kibbeh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts, and herbs.£8.45Fatt'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)£9.45HalalTahina 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)£9.95HalalGrilled 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)£9.85Vegetarian
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.£16.95PopularDamascena 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.£17.85HalalHummus Shawarma (S)
Classic hummus topped with "lamb & beef" or "chicken" shawarma. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)£9.25Halal
Warming Fuul
Ever fuul thing.
Fuul 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.£7.75VegetarianDamascena 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.£7.75VeganFuul 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.£7.75Vegan
Hearty Soups
Lift your spirit.
Harrira 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£7.45HalalLentil 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£6.45Popular
Straight Out of the Oven
Comfort your soul.
Manakish
Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.£4.75VegetarianLahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.£6.65HalalGluten-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£7.75VegetarianMakali 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£8.45VegetarianTabbouleh Salad (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.£6.95VeganPickles and Olives
Middle Eastern flavoursome olives and salty pickles£3.95VeganZingy Turkish Salad (Ve) (N)
Walnut, garlic, tomato, green pepper, parsley, pomegranate, and spring onion. Served with a paprika, lemon, and garlic dressing.£7.25
Dips
Feast on these.
Classic 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)£6.65VeganBaba 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.£6.65VeganAvocado 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)£6.85VeganHarissa 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.£6.65Hummus 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)£9.95
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.£8.95HalalDamascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.£5.65HalalSweet 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.£7.25HalalVegan Walnut Baklava
£0.80HalalVegan Pistachio Baklava
£0.80Premium Pistachio Baklava Sharing Box 250g
A selection of Pistachio Baklava. Suitable for vegetarians 100% Handmade Best quality pistachios Made with organic ghee Made with 100% Natural Ingredients No Artificial Flavours / Colours No Preservatives No Additives£14.95VegetarianWalnut Katayif (V)(N)
Hot dumplings filled with chopped walnuts, dipped in syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream.£7.25HalalPremium Assorted Baklava Sharing Box 450g
A selection of Pistachio, and Cashew Baklava. Suitable for vegetarians 100% Handmade Best quality pistachios Made with organic ghee Made with 100% Natural Ingredients No Artificial Flavours / Colours No Preservatives No Additives£19.95VegetarianTurkish Classic Baklava
£2.95Halal
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.
Flat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.£3.95HalalTurkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.£5.45HalalMocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.£4.45HalalCaffe Latte
Shot of espresso topped with steamed milk.£3.95HalalSpanish Latte
Espresso based coffee with milk, sweetened using condensed milk.£4.65Strong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)
Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.£4.15HalalEspresso
£2.95HalalEspresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.£3.45HalalAffogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.£5.45HalalArabian Spiced Coffee Dalllah (V)
Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.£6.95HalalCaffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.£3.45HalalCappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.£3.95HalalCortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.£3.95Halal
Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte
Spiced Chai Latte
Dairy-free option available.£4.75HalalVanilla Chai Latte
£4.75HalalHot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.£4.45HalalSaffron Latte - Cold 8oz
Slow-cooked milk, infused with 100% natural Saffron petals. (HOT or COLD)£3.95Choc-o-lait (V)
Chocolate on a stick melted into hot milk.£4.75HalalBabyccino
£2.20HalalSaffron Latte - Hot 8oz
Slow-cooked milk, infused with 100% natural Saffron petals. (HOT or COLD)£3.95
Damascena Tea
Karak Milky Tea (Large)
Spiced slow brewed milky tea.£4.65HalalDamascena Cardamom Tea
£2.95HalalDamascena Cinnamon Tea
£2.95HalalFresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.£4.25HalalSamovar Tea
Slow steamed Turkish black tea.£2.95HalalFresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.£4.65HalalFresh Mint Black Tea (Large) (Decaffeinated available)
Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.£4.65HalalFresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.£4.95HalalDamascena Saffron Tea 12oz
Authentic Saffron Spice Tea 12oz£3.85
CLASSIC TEA
English Breakfast
£2.80HalalEarl Grey
£2.80HalalGreen Tea
£2.80HalalChamomile
Caffeine free.£2.80Halal
Freshly Squeezed Juice/Specialities
Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.£5.85Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.£5.85Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.£4.45Reboot
Recharge your system with our revitalising Reboot juice. Made from fresh carrot, zesty ginger, sweet honey (optional) , and invigorating orange juice, this wholesome blend is a perfect pick-me-up for any time of day.£5.45Pure and Simple
Freshly squeezed orange juice.£4.25Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.£4.65Bye-Bye Stress
Fresh carrot juice; please ask if your would like to add orange.£4.45Balance and Calm
Iced rose water and tamarind juice.£4.45SMOOTH CITRUS CLOUD
Introducing our Smooth Citrus Cloud, an extraordinary blend of sweet condensed milk and zesty, full-bodied lime, all crushed with ice to create an unbelievably refreshing beverage.£5.85
Milkshake (Vegan Options)
Banana Whip
Fresh dates, banana and walnut. Allergen: N.£5.95HalalSunshine Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.£6.65HalalVanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.£5.45HalalChocolate Decadence
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.£5.85HalalChocolate Bar Milkshake
£5.85HalalDelightfullly Delicate
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.£6.45HalalCreamy Craze
Fresh avocado and dried fruits. Allergen: N.£6.85Halal
Frappe
Sticky Toffee Frappe
£4.95HalalMocha Frappe
£4.95HalalVanilla Chai Frappe
£4.95HalalCaffe Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£4.95HalalChocolate Frappe
£4.95HalalVanilla Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£4.95HalalCookies and Cream Frappe (Not GF)
£4.95HalalSpiced Chai Frappe(Make it Vegan)
£4.95Halal
Ice Tea and Ice Smoothies
FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
£5.45Ice Tea
£3.25
Soft Drink
San Pelegrino (Can)
£2.65HalalAppletizzer Drink
£2.95HalalStill Water (Bottle)
£2.45HalalRose Lemonade
£2.95HalalSparkling Water (Bottle)
£2.45HalalDaymerbay
£2.45HalalVictorian Lemonade
£2.95Halal
Yoghurt Drink
Ayran
Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.£2.95Halal