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Damascena - Birmingham City Centre

LebaneseMiddle EasternBreakfast

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Breakfast

Falafel (Ve)(GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.
£3.95
Juz-Muz (V)
Eggs, tomatoes, fresh chillies and onions served with 2 flatbreads. V.
£6.45
Ijjah Omelette (V)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette served with a flatbread. V.
£5.45
Baked Egg Manageesh (V)
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.
£5.95
Damascena Breakfast Meze (V)(Make it Ve)(Make it GF)
Crisp falafel balls, choice of dip (see dips), choice of fuul (see fuuls), juz-muz served with 2 flatbreads. Allergens: S. V.
£14.95
Tahini and Date Honey (Ve)(Make it GF)
Tahini and date honey dip served with 2 flatbreads. Allergens: S. VE.
£3.95
Smoked Salami and Cheese Manageesh
Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.
£4.95

Wraps and Sandwiches

Eat your heart out.

Classic Falafel Wrap(V)(Make it Ve)
Fresh falafels, tahini yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes. Allergen: S. V.
£5.95
Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap(V)(Make it Ve)
Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce. Allergen: S. V.
£5.95
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.
£4.95
Lamb Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.
£6.95· Popular
Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.
£6.95· Popular
Makali Flatbread Wrap (V)(Make it Ve)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins. V.
£5.95
Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles, and garlic dressing.
£6.95
Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing. V.
£5.95

Straight out of the oven and meze

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

Manageesh Platter (Flatbread)(V)(Make it Ve)
Two manageesh of your choice, fattuush salad, pickles and olives and a choice of hummus, baba ghanuuj. V.
£12.95
Lahm Bi’ajeen Platter (Flatbread)
Two lahm bi’ajeen with fattuush salad, pickles and olives and a choice of hummus, baba ghanuuj. Allergen: SE.
£13.95
Fatayer Platter (Vegetarian and Vegan Options)
Any three fatayer (pastries) of your choice, fattuush salad, pickles and olives and a choice of hummus, baba ghanuuj. Allergen: SE.
£12.95
Mixed Meza (V)(Make it Ve)(Make it GF)
Crunchy falafels, choice of fuul (see fuuls), choice of dip, and a fattuush salad. Served with 2 flatbreads. Allergen: SE. V.
£13.95
Appetiser Meze (Ve)(Make it GF)
Classic hummus, avocado hummus, baba ghanuuj, batata hara and vine leaves. Served with 2 flatbreads. Allergens: SE. VE.
£12.95

Individuals and meze dishes

Individual and Meze Dishes - Share, taste, feast.

Falafel (Ve)(Make it GF)
Fresh crispy falafels served with 2 flatbreads and a choice of dip. Allergens: SE. VE.
£6.50
Fatt'eh (N)(Make it Nut-Fee)(Make it GF)
Lamb mince and pine nuts piled on top of crispy flatbread, croutons, chickpeas, tahina yoghurt sauce, garlic, ghee and lemon. Served with a flatbread. Allergens: N, SE.
£7.95
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.
£6.95
Tahina Kofta (Make it GF)
(Option to serve without tahini yoghurt sauce). Minced lamb, fresh parsley and mixed herbs topped with tahina yoghurt sauce. Allergen: SE.
£8.95
Batata Hara (Ve)(Make it GF)
Chilli potatoes with a hint of paprika. Served with a flatbread. VE.
£5.65· Popular
Fried Halloumi Platter (Ve)(Make it GF)
Fried halloumi, batata hara potatoes and rocket salad. Served with a flatbread. V.
£8.50
Grilled Halloumi (V)(Make it GF)
Grilled halloumi with a garnish of rocket salad. Served with a flatbread. V.
£8.50
Vine Leaves (Ve)(GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice. VE. GF.
£4.85

House Specialities

The best of the best.

Hummus Shawarma
Classic hummus topped with lamb or chicken shawarma, served with 2 flatbreads. Allergens: SE.
£7.65
Damascena Lamb Shawarma Arabiya
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.
£12.95· Popular
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.
£12.95· Popular

Warming Fuul

Ever fuul thing.

Fuul Medames (V)(Make it GF)
Fava beans, chickpeas, tomato, parsley, tahina yoghurt sauce, garlic, lemon and extra-virgin olive oil served with 2 flatbreads. Allergens: S. V.
£6.25
Damascena Fuul (Ve)(Make it GF)
Slow-cooked fava beans with tomatoes, onions, garlic and fresh chillies. Topped with extra-virgin olive oil and served with 2 flatbreads. VG.
£6.25
Fuul Mahroos (Ve)(Make it GF)
Fava beans with sweet bell peppers, fresh chillies, tomatoes and garlic, topped with extra-virgin olive oil and served with 2 flatbreads. VG.
£6.25

Hearty Soups

Lift your spirit.

Harrira Soup
Mildly spicy lamb soup, with tomatoes, chick peas, parsley and mixed herbs. Contains: Dairy, Sesame, and Gluten.
£5.95
Lentil Soup (Ve)(Make it GF)
Lovely lentil soup served with home-made crispy flatbread croutons and a lemon slice. VE.
£4.95

Straight Out of the Oven

Comfort your soul.

Fatayer (Pastries)
Vegetarian and Vegan Options
£2.75
Lahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.
£4.75
Manageesh (Flatbread) (V)(Make it Ve)
Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.
£3.40
Gluten-Free Flatbread (V)(GF)
Fresh gluten-free bread baked to order. Contains: Dairy, Eggs. V. GF.
£0.75

Salads

Punchy.

Tabula (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.
£5.25
Fattuush (V)(Make it Ve)
Syrian salad dressed with pomegranate molasses, feta cheese, crunchy croutons and extra-virgin olive oil. V.
£5.95
Makali (V)(Make it Ve)(Make it GF)
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. V.
£6.95
Pickles and Olives (Ve)
£2.25

Dips

Feast on these.

Classic Hummus (Ve)(Make it GF)
Rather delicious. Made fresh in-house every day. Served with 2 flatbreads. Allergens: SE. VE.
£4.95
Avocado Hummus (Ve)(Make it GF)
A creamy twist on our classic hummus dish with avocado blended through. Served with 2 flatbreads. Allergens: SE. VE.
£5.25
Baba Ghanuj (Ve) (Make it GF)
Roasted aubergine dip delicately blended with lemon, extra-virgin olive oil and garlic. Served with 2 flatbreads. Allergens: SE. VE.
£4.95

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.
£7.50
Walnut Katayif (V)(N)
Hot dumplings filled with chopped walnuts, dipped in syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream.
£4.50
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.
£4.50
Damascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.
£4.95
Turkish Classic Baklava
£1.95
House Cakes
£0.00

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.
£2.95
Turkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.
£2.95
Arabian Spiced Coffee Dalllah (V)
Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.
£4.95
Espresso
£2.20
Espresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.
£2.60
Espresso Con Panna
Espresso with whipped cream.
£2.80
Affogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.
£3.40
Caffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.
£2.40
Cappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.
£2.65
Caffe Latte
Shot of espresso topped with steamed milk.
£2.65
Latte Macchiato
Milk marked with espresso.
£2.65
Flat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.
£3.05
Piccolo Latte (5oz)
Single espresso with milk.
£2.65
Cortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.
£3.10
Mocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.
£3.50
Speciality Brewed Coffee
Pour over coffee 300ml jug, 2 servings.
£3.50

Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte

Hot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.
£3.75
Spiced Chai Latte
Dairy-free option available.
£3.45
Babyccino
£1.95
Vanilla Chai Latte
£3.45

Damascena Tea

Damascena Cardamom Tea
£2.45
Damascena Cinnamon Tea
£2.45
Fresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.
£3.10
Samovar Tea
Slow steamed Turkish black tea.
£2.20
Fresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.
£3.65
Fresh Mint Black Tea (Large) (Decaffeinated available)
Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.
£3.30
Fresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.
£3.95
Karak Milky Tea (Large)
Spiced slow brewed milky tea.
£3.50

Regular Tea

English Breakfast
£2.10
Earl Grey
£2.10
Green Tea
£2.10
Chamomile
Caffeine free.
£2.10

Freshly Squeezed Juice/Specialities

Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.
£4.95
Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.
£4.95
Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.
£4.25
Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.
£3.95
Bye-Bye Stress
Fresh carrot juice; please ask if your would like to add orange.
£3.85
Reboot
Fresh carrot, honey, ginger and orange juice.
£4.45
Pure and Simple
Freshly squeezed orange juice.
£3.85
Balance and Calm
Iced rose water and tamarind juice.
£3.95

Milkshake (Vegan Options)

Delightfullly Delicate
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.
£5.25
Creamy Craze
Fresh avocado and dried fruits. Allergen: N.
£5.45
Banana Whip
Fresh dates, banana and walnut. Allergen: N.
£5.25
Haveej Bastani
Rose water, pistachio and carrot juice ice cream float. Allergen: N.
£4.95
Vanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.
£4.65
Sunshine Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.
£5.45
Chocolate Decadence
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.
£4.85
Chocolate Bar Milkshake
£5.25

Frappe

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

Ice Tea and Ice Blend

Ice Tea
£2.75
Ice Blend
£3.85

Soft Drink

Diet Coke
£2.65
Regular Coke
£2.65
Appletizzer Drink
£2.65
Ginger Beer
£2.65
Victorian Lemonade
£2.65
Rose Lemonade
£2.65
Still Water (Bottle)
£1.95
Sparkling Water (Bottle)
£1.95
San Pelegrino (Can)
£1.95
Frobisher
£1.95

Yoghurt Drink

Ayran
Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.
£2.85

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