Damascena - Harborne delivery from Harborne

About Damascena - Harborne
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
£8.25
Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya
£16.95
Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
£8.45
Batata Hara (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£6.85
Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
£9.25
Fattuush Salad (V) (Make it Vegan) (Make it Gluten Free)
£7.75
Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
£7.75
Lentil Soup (Ve) (Make it Gluten Free)
£6.45
Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
£7.75
Hummus Shawarma (S)
£9.25

Breakfast

Falafel (Ve) (GF)
8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic, and parsley. V. GF.
£5.59
Vegan
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)
£19.95
Vegetarian
Ijjah Omelette (Contains Gluten)
Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette.
£7.45
Vegetarian
Smoked Salami and Cheese Manageesh
Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.
£6.45
Halal
Baked Egg Manageesh
Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. V.
£6.95
Vegetarian
Original 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)
£8.85
Vegetarian
Egg on Avocado
Tangy avocado mashed on toasted bread and topped with a fried egg, chilli flakes, and sumac.
£7.65
Cheese Toastie (V) (S)
Fragrant za’atar coated bread toasted with a cheese filling.
£5.95
Sausage 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)
£8.85
Vegetarian

Wraps and Sandwiches

Eat your heart out.

Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.
£8.25
Popular
Lamb & Beef Shawarma Flatbread Wrap
Marinated strips of lamb & beef, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.
£8.45
Popular
Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)
Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing
£7.75
Makali Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins
£7.75
Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahini yoghurt sauce
£7.95
Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette
Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles, and garlic dressing.
£8.50
Classic Falafel Wrap (Make it Vegan)
Fresh falafels, tahini yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes.
£7.75
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.
£7.25
Tuna 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.
£18.95
Halal

Individuals and meze dishes

Individual and Meze Dishes - Share, taste, feast.

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)
£18.45
Halal
Falafel Platter (Make it Gluten Free) (S)
Fresh crispy falafels FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)
£9.25
Vegan
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)
£6.85
Popular
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)
£9.85
Vegetarian
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.
£8.45
Halal
Vine Leaves (Ve) (GF)
Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice
£5.25
Vegan
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)
£15.95
Halal
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)
£9.85
Vegetarian
Vegan Mushroom Kibbeh (N)
Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with a special mushroom mix, chilli flakes, walnuts, and herbs.
£8.45
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)
£9.45
Halal

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.
£16.95
Popular
Damascena 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.
£17.85
Halal
Hummus Shawarma (S)
Classic hummus topped with "lamb & beef" or "chicken" shawarma. FLATBREAD NOT INCLUDED WITH DISH Flat-bread sold seperately 20p each (see options)
£9.25
Halal

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.
£7.75
Vegan
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.
£7.75
Vegetarian
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.
£7.75
Vegan

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
£6.45
Popular
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
£7.45
Halal

Straight Out of the Oven

Comfort your soul.

Manakish
Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.
£4.75
Vegetarian
Lahm Bi'Ajeen (Flatbread)
Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.
£6.65
Halal
Gluten-Free Flatbread
Fresh gluten-free bread baked to order. Contains: Dairy, Eggs. V. GF.
£0.75
Vegetarian

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
£7.75
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
£8.45
Vegetarian
Tabbouleh Salad (Ve)
Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing. VE.
£6.95
Vegan
Pickles and Olives
Middle Eastern flavoursome olives and salty pickles
£3.95
Vegan
Zingy 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)
£6.65
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.
£6.65
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)
£6.85
Vegan
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)
£9.95
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.
£6.65

Damascena Desserts

Damascena Baklava Selection (V)(N)
An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava. Allergen: N.
£5.65
Halal
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.
£8.95
Halal
Walnut Katayif (V)(N)
Hot dumplings filled with chopped walnuts, dipped in syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream.
£7.25
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.
£7.25
Halal
Turkish Classic Baklava
£2.95
Halal

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.

Mocha
Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.
£4.45
Halal
Caffe Latte
Shot of espresso topped with steamed milk.
£3.95
Halal
Spanish Latte
Espresso based coffee with milk, sweetened using condensed milk.
£4.65
Strong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)
Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.
£4.15
Halal
Turkish Coffee (N)
A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom.
£5.45
Halal
Cappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk.
£3.95
Halal
Affogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.
£5.45
Halal
Caffé Americano/Long Black
Hot water topped with espresso.
£3.45
Halal
Espresso
£2.95
Halal
Espresso Macchiato
Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.
£3.45
Halal
Flat White (5oz)
Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.
£3.95
Halal
Cortado (5oz)
Double espresso with milk.
£3.95
Halal

Hot Chocolate and Chai Latte

Vanilla Chai Latte
£4.75
Halal
Hot Chocolate
70% cocoa stirred to strength.
£4.45
Halal
Babyccino
£2.20
Halal
Choc-o-lait (V)
Chocolate on a stick melted into hot milk.
£4.75
Halal
Saffron Latte - Cold 8oz
Slow-cooked milk, infused with 100% natural Saffron petals. (HOT or COLD)
£3.95
Saffron Latte - Hot 8oz
Slow-cooked milk, infused with 100% natural Saffron petals. (HOT or COLD)
£3.95

Damascena Tea

Fresh Ginger, Lemon and Honey (Large)
Caffeine free.
£4.95
Halal
Damascena Cardamom Tea
£2.95
Halal
Damascena Cinnamon Tea
£2.95
Halal
Fresh Mint – Caffeine Free (Large)
Fresh mint leaves brewed in hot water.
£4.25
Halal
Samovar Tea
Slow steamed Turkish black tea.
£2.95
Halal
Fresh Mint Green Tea (Regular)
Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.
£4.65
Halal
Fresh Mint Black Tea (Large) (Decaffeinated available)
Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.
£4.65
Halal
Damascena Saffron Tea 12oz
Authentic Saffron Spice Tea 12oz
£3.85

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

Calm Tonic
Fresh mint, oranges, limes and honey.
£5.85
Immunity Booster
Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.
£4.45
Sweet Dynamo
Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger and honey.
£5.85
Orange Zinger
Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.
£4.65
Reboot
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.
£5.45
Pure and Simple
Freshly squeezed orange juice.
£4.25
Bye-Bye Stress
Fresh carrot juice; please ask if your would like to add orange.
£4.45
Balance and Calm
Iced rose water and tamarind juice.
£4.45
SMOOTH 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)

Chocolate Decadence
Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.
£5.85
Halal
Banana Whip
Fresh dates, banana and walnut. Allergen: N.
£5.95
Halal
Creamy Craze
Fresh avocado and dried fruits. Allergen: N.
£6.85
Halal
Vanilla Dream
Vanilla ice cream shake.
£5.45
Halal
Sunshine Shake
Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.
£6.65
Halal
Chocolate Bar Milkshake
£5.85
Halal
Delightfullly Delicate
Fresh strawberry and almond. Allergen: N.
£6.45
Halal

Frappe

Spiced Chai Frappe(Make it Vegan)
£4.95
Halal
Sticky Toffee Frappe
£4.95
Halal
Vanilla Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£4.95
Halal
Mocha Frappe
£4.95
Halal
Caffe Frappe (Make it Vegan)
£4.95
Halal
Chocolate Frappe
£4.95
Halal
Cookies and Cream Frappe (Not GF)
£4.95
Halal
Vanilla Chai Frappe
£4.95
Halal

Ice Tea and Ice Smoothies

FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE
£5.45
Ice Tea
£3.25

Soft Drink

Rose Lemonade
£2.95
Halal
Appletizzer Drink
£2.95
Halal
San Pelegrino (Can)
£2.65
Halal
Victorian Lemonade
£2.95
Halal
Still Water (Bottle)
£2.45
Halal
Sparkling Water (Bottle)
£2.45
Halal