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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
£7.50
Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
Highly rated
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.
£14.95
Lamb Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£7.95
Damascena Lamb Shawarma Arabiya
Highly rated
Shawarma seasoned lamb, 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.
£15.65
Batata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£6.25
Lentil Soup (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£5.95
Lahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
£5.95
Hummus Shawarma (S)
£8.95
Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
£8.25
Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
£7.50

Breakfast

Juz-Muz (Make it Gluten Free)
Eggs, tomatoes, fresh chillies and onions. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)
£7.45
Vegetarian
Ijjah Omelette (Contains Gluten)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette.
£6.95
Vegetarian
Falafel (Ve) (GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.
£5.25Popular
Baked Egg Manageesh
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.
£6.95
Vegetarian
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)
£17.65
Vegetarian
Tahini and Date Honey (Ve) (S) (Make it Gluten Free)
Tahini and date honey dip. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)
£5.25
Vegan
Smoked Salami and Cheese Manageesh
Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.
£5.95
Halal
Cheese Toastie (V) (S)
Fragrant za’atar coated bread toasted with a cheese filling.
£5.99
Egg 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.

Classic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Fresh falafels, tahini yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes.
£6.95
Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce
£7.25
Lahm Bi'Ajeen Flatbread Wrap
Freshly baked flatbread wrapped over spiced lamb mince, fresh parsley and red onion; dressed with mixed herbs and pomegranate molasses.
£6.25
Lamb Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.
£7.95Popular
Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.
£7.50Popular
Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins
£6.95
Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles, and garlic dressing.
£7.50
Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing
£6.50
Tuna Ciabatta
Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
£5.65
Salmon and soft cheese bagel
Salmon, rocket, and soft cheese.
£5.95

Straight out of the oven and meze

Straight Out of the Oven Meze - Prepare to fall in love.

Manageesh Platter (V) (S) (Make it Vegan)
Two manageesh of your choice, fattuush salad, pickles and olives and a choice of hummus or baba ghanuuj.
£15.65
Halal
Lahm Bi’ajeen Platter
Two lahm bi’ajeen with fattuush salad, pickles and olives and a choice of hummus, baba ghanuuj.
£15.95
Halal
Appetiser 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)
£14.95
Halal
Mixed 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)
£16.65
Halal

Individuals and meze dishes

Individual and Meze Dishes - Share, taste, feast.

Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Fresh crispy falafels FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)
£8.25
Vegan
Fatt'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)
£8.50
Halal
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.
£7.95
Halal
Tahina 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)
£8.50
Halal
Batata 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)
£6.25Popular
Fried Halloumi Platter (V) (Make it Gluten Free)
Highly rated
· Fried halloumi, batata hara potatoes and rocket salad. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)
£8.95
Vegetarian
Grilled 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)
£8.95
Vegetarian
Vine Leaves (Ve) (GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice
£4.95
Vegan
Mushroom Kibbeh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts, and herbs.
£7.95

House Specialities

The best of the best.

Hummus Shawarma (S)
Classic hummus topped with lamb or chicken shawarma. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)
£8.95
Halal
Damascena Lamb Shawarma Arabiya
Highly rated
· Shawarma seasoned lamb, 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.
£15.65
Halal
Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
Highly rated
· 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.
£14.95
Halal

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.
£7.25
Vegetarian
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.
£7.25
Vegan
Fuul 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.
£7.25
Vegan

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
£6.95
Halal
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
£5.95
Vegan

Straight Out of the Oven

Comfort your soul.

Lahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.
£5.95
Halal
Manakish
Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.
£4.20
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free Flatbread
Fresh gluten-free bread baked to order. Contains: Dairy, Eggs. V. GF.
£0.75
Vegetarian

Salads

Punchy.

Tabbouleh Salad (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.
£6.25
Vegan
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
£6.95
Vegetarian
Makali 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
£7.95
Vegetarian
Pickles and Olives
Middle Eastern flavoursome olives and salty pickles
£3.25
Vegan
Super Couscous (Ve)
Couscous, potatoes, sweetcorn, peas, beetroot, sweet pepper, olives, carrots, and onion. Served with a tangy side sauce.
£7.95
Zingy Turkish Salad (Ve) (N)
Walnut, garlic, tomato, green pepper, parsley, pomegranate, and spring onion. Served with a paprika, lemon, and garlic dressing.
£6.95

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)
£5.95
Vegan
Avocado 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)
£6.45
Vegan
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.
£5.95
Vegan
Beetroot Hummus (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Our classic hummus flavoured with beetroot. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)
£5.95
Harissa 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
Hummus 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)
£5.95

Damascena Desserts

Premium 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
£19.95
Vegetarian
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.
£8.50
Halal
Walnut Katayif (V)(N)
Hot dumplings filled with chopped walnuts, dipped in syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream.
£6.50
Halal
Sweet 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.
£6.50
Halal
Turkish Classic Baklava
£2.25
Halal
Damascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.
£5.25
Halal
Vegan Walnut Baklava
£0.95
Halal
Lotus 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.
£5.85
Vegetarian
Rose 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.
£5.85
Vegetarian

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.

Strong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)
Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.
£3.65
Halal
Turkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.
£4.45
Halal
Arabian Spiced Coffee Dalllah (V)
Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.
£5.95
Halal
Espresso
£2.85
Halal
Espresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.
£3.45
Halal
Affogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.
£4.85
Halal
Caffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.
£3.35
Halal
Cappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.
£3.65
Halal
Caffe Latte
Shot of espresso topped with steamed milk.
£3.75
Halal
Flat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.
£3.65
Halal
Cortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.
£3.65
Halal
Mocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.
£3.95
Halal
Speciality Brewed Coffee
Pour over coffee 300ml jug, 2 servings.
£3.50
Halal

Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte

Choc-o-lait (V)
Chocolate on a stick melted into hot milk.
£4.20
Halal
Hot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.
£3.95
Halal
Spiced Chai Latte
Dairy-free option available.
£3.95
Halal
Babyccino
£2.10
Halal
Vanilla Chai Latte
£3.95
Halal

Damascena Tea

Damascena Cardamom Tea
£2.65
Halal
Damascena Cinnamon Tea
£2.65
Halal
Fresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.
£3.65
Halal
Samovar Tea
Slow steamed Turkish black tea.
£2.60
Halal
Fresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.
£3.95
Halal
Fresh Mint Black Tea (Large) (Decaffeinated available)
Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.
£3.95
Halal
Fresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.
£4.65
Halal
Karak Milky Tea (Large)
Spiced slow brewed milky tea.
£4.10
Halal

CLASSIC TEA

English Breakfast
£2.80
Halal
Earl Grey
£2.80
Halal
Green Tea
£2.80
Halal
Chamomile
Caffeine free.
£2.80
Halal

Freshly Squeezed Juice/Specialities

Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.
£5.45
Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.
£5.45
Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.
£4.45
Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.
£4.10
Bye-Bye Stress
Fresh carrot juice; please ask if your would like to add orange.
£4.10
Reboot
Fresh carrot, honey, ginger and orange juice.
£4.95
Pure and Simple
Freshly squeezed orange juice.
£4.10
Balance and Calm
Iced rose water and tamarind juice.
£4.45
SMOOTH CITRUS CLOUD
£5.45

Milkshake (Vegan Options)

Delightfullly Delicate
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.
£5.95
Halal
Creamy Craze
Fresh avocado and dried fruits. Allergen: N.
£6.25
Halal
Banana Whip
Fresh dates, banana and walnut. Allergen: N.
£5.45
Halal
Haveej Bastani
Rose water, pistachio and carrot juice ice cream float. Allergen: N.
£5.45
Halal
Vanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.
£5.10
Halal
Sunshine Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.
£5.95
Halal
Chocolate Decadence
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.
£5.25
Halal
Chocolate Bar Milkshake
£5.45
Halal

Frappe

Mocha Frappe
£4.25
Halal
Caffe Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£4.25
Halal
Chocolate Frappe
£4.25
Halal
Vanilla Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£4.25
Halal
Cookies and Cream Frappe (Not GF)
£4.25
Halal
Sticky Toffee Frappe
£4.25
Halal
Spiced Chai Frappe(Make it Vegan)
£4.25
Halal
Vanilla Chai Frappe
£4.25
Halal

Ice Tea and Ice Blend

FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
£4.95
Ice Tea
£2.95

Soft Drink

Diet Coke
£2.65
Halal
Regular Coke
£2.65
Halal
Appletizzer Drink
£2.65
Halal
Victorian Lemonade
£2.65
Halal
Rose Lemonade
£2.65
Halal
Still Water (Bottle)
£2.25
Halal
Sparkling Water (Bottle)
£2.25
Halal
San Pelegrino (Can)
£2.25
Halal

Yoghurt Drink

Ayran
Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.
£2.85
Halal
FIZZY AYRAN
£2.95