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About Al Farid - St Albans
Moroccan restaurant & Meze bar: Umar ibn 'Al Farid' was an Arab poet; his poetry is entirely Sufic and he was esteemed as the greatest mystic poet of the Arabs! Our head chef has created a thoughtful menu that delights the taste-buds. A firm favourite is the mezze; an array of small succulent dishes. The menu comprises of both hot and cold dishes and offers a wealth of colour, flavour, texture and aroma. An attribute of Moroccan food is the fact that it is very healthy as well as tasty.
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Jojeh Soltani
Highly ratedA skewer of chicken breast shish marinated in lemon and saffron, and a skewer of seasoned minced lamb kebab. Served with grilled tomatoes and Persian jewelled rice.£22.00Lamb Tagine
Highly ratedAromatic slow-cooked lamb shank spiced with turmeric, cumin, cardamom, onions, and garlic. Cooked with root vegetables. Served with saffron rice and a sprinkle of Zereshk (A small dry Persian barberry fruit).£23.00Meze Meal Deal 1
£45.00Hummus
£8.00Koobideh
£8.00Tzatziki
£8.00Mixed Shish Platter
£45.00Hummus Falafel
£10.00Halloumi Salad
£10.00Persian Chicken Shish
£8.00
Starters
Hummus Falafel
Homemade crunchy falafel, served on a bed of hummus.£10.00Halloumi Salad
Grilled halloumi served on a bed of mixed salad, topped with a pomegranate dressing.£10.00Sauteed Squid
Hot pan chermoula squid, bell pepper and shallots, served with a mixed salad.£11.00Maigou
Pan-fried prawns cooked in garlic and lemongrass with a tomato sauce. Served with mixed salad.£11.50
Meze
Meze Meal Deal 1
6 items.£45.00Tzatziki
Grated cucumber mixed with Greek yogurt, garlic, fresh mint, and dill.£8.00Koobideh
Grilled minced lamb mixed with onion, garlic, and herbs.£8.00Gluten freeHummus
Chickpea puree flavoured with garlic, lemon juice, and tahini.£8.00Halloumi
Grilled halloumi cheese on a bed of mixed salad.£8.00VegetarianCalamari
Crispy calamari served with a garlic mayonnaise.£8.00Gluten freeBaba Ghanouj
Grilled aubergine blended with yogurt, lemon juice, and tahini. Served with pomegranate molasses.£8.00Persian Chicken Shish
Char-grilled lemon and saffron marinated chicken breast.£8.00HalalBatata Harra
New potatoes sauteed with sweet peppers, garlic, onions, and spicy harissa sauce.£8.00VeganMaghrabian Kofta
Cinnamon spiced lamb meatballs slowly braised in a tomato sauce.£8.00Aubergine Moussaka
Layers of grilled aubergine, sweet potato, tomato, and Maghrabian cheese served with tomato sauce.£8.00VegetarianMoroccan Fish Cakes
Homemade spiced fish cakes. Drizzled with sweet chilli sauce.£8.00Mirza Ghasemi
Persian dip consisting of soft roasted aubergine in a tomato and garlic sauce contains eggs£8.00Tabbouleh
Fresh parsley salad with tomatoes, fresh mint, and cracked wheat.£8.00Falafel
Homemade crisp croquette of mashed chickpeas spiced with coriander, cumin, and tahini. Served on a bed of tzatziki, drizzled with tahini sauce.£8.00VeganWarak Inab B'zeit
Vine leaves filled with rice, parsley, fresh mint, and spring onions cooked in lemon juice and olive oil.£8.00VeganQaradis
Lemongrass, garlic, coriander, and harissa marinated grilled tiger prawns.£8.00Gluten freeHummus Harissa
Hummus with a twist- topped with diced tomato, harissa, green olives and parsley£8.00VeganTeen
Fig and goat's cheese parcels. Drizzled with sweet chilli sauce.£8.00VegetarianCheese Fatayer
Pastry rolls stuffed with feta cheese and fresh mint.£8.00VegetarianGrilled Merguez
Skewered spicy merguez.£8.00HalalChicken Parcel
Spiced chicken wrapped in crisp filo pastry, finished with cinnamon sugar.£8.00Adas
Tantalizing soup which combines the rich flavours of spiced Puy lentils with tomatoes zesty ginger, and an assortment of vibrant mixed vegetables.£8.00VeganMeal Deal 2
Any 6 and a bottle of Al Farid house wine.£66.00
Set Menu
Mixed grill: grilled skewers of marinated chicken breast, seasoned ground minced lamb kebab, tender lamb fillet, and spicy Moroccan sausages. Served with spicy potatoes and grilled tomatoes layered between two portions of lavash (flatbread), with a sid...
Selection for Two People
Hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, served with warm pitta bread. Followed by 'mixed grill'. To finish with baklawa.£65.00PopularSelection for Four People
Hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, tabbouleh, and warak inab b'zeit served with warm pitta bread. Followed by ‘mixed grill’, lamb tagine, and Adas Bademjan tagine. To finish with fresh mint tea or Moroccan coffee and baklawa.£135.00Halal
Mains
Jojeh Soltani
Highly rated· A skewer of chicken breast shish marinated in lemon and saffron, and a skewer of seasoned minced lamb kebab. Served with grilled tomatoes and Persian jewelled rice.£22.00HalalMixed Shish Platter
Grilled skewers of marinated chicken breast, seasoned ground minced lamb kebab, tender lamb fillet, and spicy Moroccan sausage. Served with spicy potatoes and grilled tomatoes layered between two portions of lavash (flatbread), with a side of couscous and root vegetables. (Swap couscous for rice and bread for salad).£45.00Tavak Shish
Highly rated· Grilled chicken breast marinated with lemon and saffron. Served on a bed of rice or couscous with root vegetables and a rich tomato sauce.£19.00HalalLamb Tagine
Highly rated· Aromatic slow-cooked lamb shank spiced with turmeric, cumin, cardamom, onions, and garlic. Cooked with root vegetables. Served with saffron rice and a sprinkle of Zereshk (A small dry Persian barberry fruit).£23.00HalalAl Bahr Tagine
Lemongrass and harissa marinated king prawns and baby squid, topped with roasted root vegetables, tomato sauce, and chickpeas. Served with couscous or rice.£23.00Chicken Tagine
Delicious slow-cooked chicken leg with apricots, rose water, and dried lime cooked with root vegetables. Served with couscous or rice.£21.00HalalAddas Badimjan
Oven-roasted aubergine stuffed with lentils and Persian jewelled rice slow cooked in a tomato sauce. Served with a side salad.£17.50VeganAubergine Gateau
Layers of grilled aubergine, sweet potato, tomato and Maghrabian cheese baked in an aromatic tomato sauce, served with rice or couscous.£19.00VegetarianSeven Vegetable Tagine
Slow-cooked stew with butternut squash, carrots, peppers, aubergine, swede, sweet potato, and courgettes. Topped with Zereshk (a small dry Persian barberry fruit) Served with couscous or rice.£18.00VeganFesenjan
Tender chicken simmered in a luxurious sauce of finely ground walnuts and tangy pomegranate molasses. Infused with warm spices, this rich, sweet and savoury stew offering a deeply satisfying taste of Persian cuisine. Served with Persian jewelled rice.£20.00HalalKefta Tagine
Cinnamon spiced lamb meatballs slow-baked in an aromatic tomato sauce topped with a poached egg. Served with saffron rice and a sprinkle of Zereshk (a small dry Persian barberry fruit).£21.00Gluten freeChenjeh
Grilled fillet of lamb marinated in lemon and saffron. Served with grilled tomato and Persian jewelled rice.£21.00Halal
Side Dishes
Middle Eastern Flatbread
£3.00Chips
£5.00VeganPersian Jewelled Rice
Saffron rice adorned with barberries, pistachios, almonds and orange peel£6.50PopularSalad Shiraz
fresh tomato, onion, cucumber and dried mint dressed with lemon juice and black pepper.£5.50VeganFattoush Salad
mixed salad with olives, bell peppers, cucumber, spring onion, diced tomatoes, red radish dressed with lemon juice, olive oil, chermoula and sumac£7.00Pitta Bread
White pitta bread£2.50VeganMaman's Torshi
Traditional family recipe of pickled mixed vegetables, a perfect addition to tagines or grilled dishes£4.00Basmati Rice with Saffron
Steamed basmati rice with Saffron£6.00VeganCouscous
Steamed granules of rolled semolina£5.00Vegan
Desserts
Baklawa
Rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo, filled with chopped pistachio, almond, and cashew held together with a sweet syrup.£7.00Orange and Pecan Polenta Cake
Delicious fresh orange zest, ground almond, and pecan cake served warm with a scoop of Madagascan vanilla ice cream.£7.00Pistachio Sour Cherry Cake
Rich sour cherry and pistachio cake made dairy free with coconut and almonds. Served with vanilla ice cream.£7.00Pistachio halva
Pistachio Halwa is the middle Eastern dessert made with tahini sesame paste, pistachios and powdered sugar£6.00Chocolate Fondant
Chocolate sponge cake served with vanilla ice cream.£7.00
Drinks
Coke Zero
330 ml.£3.50Sprite zero
330 ml.£3.50Coca-Cola
330 ml.£3.50Fevertree Lime Soda
£2.70Tonic Water
£2.70Sparkling Water
Large bottle.£4.50Still Mineral Water
Large bottle.£4.50Fevertree soda water
£2.70Fanta
330ml£3.50Elderflower tonic
200ml£2.70
Nibbles
mast-o musir
creamy yoghurt dip with mild taste of persian shallots, served with al farid crackers£6.00Vegetarianmashvoie
roasted bell pepper dip with onions, garlic, corriander and olive oil, served with al farid crackers£6.00Veganolives
marinated mixed olives£4.50Vegan
