Alounak Restaurant (Kensington - Russell Gardens) Menu
Welcome to Alounak Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Kensington at 10 Russell Gardens. This Persian gem offers an exceptional culinary experience that embodies warmth and hospitality. Renowned for its deliciously rich flavors, Alounak prides itself on dishes like the Persian aubergine tomato dip and Chenjeh kebabs, which have received rave reviews from delighted patrons.
Guests such as Raheba Faheem Mohammad have praised the skillful hands of the chef and the inviting atmosphere created by a dedicated team. The restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it’s a cozy haven where every meal feels like a celebration. From the humus with warm bread to the rich lamb dishes, each bite is a flavorful journey.
If you're searching for a friendly atmosphere paired with exquisite Persian cuisine, Alounak is a must-visit destination.
Starters
Ashe Reshteh
Soup green lentils, chickpeas, broad beans, spinach, leeks, persian noodles
Paneer Sabzi Starter
Fresh herbs mint, tarragon, radish, persian feta, walnuts
Mirza Ghassemi
Pureed aubergine tomato, egg, crisp onion
Halim Bademjan
Hummos
Houmous pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice
Boorani
Sauteed spinach onion, garlic, natural yoghurt
Salad Oliveh
Persian salad chicken, potato, boiled egg, peas, pickled cucumber, mayo
Salad Shirazi
Mixed salad cucumber, tomato, red onion, mint, oil & lemon juice dressing
Mixed Salad
Mast o Khiyar
Yoghurt home-made, cucumber, mint
Mast O Mossir
Yoghurt home-made, shallots
Turshi Makhloot
Turshi Lithe
Aubergine shallots, tarragon, cider apple vinegar
Khiyarshoor
Baby cucumbers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, tarragon
Mixed Starter
Tafton Bread
Persian flat bread baked to order in a traditional clay ‘tanoor’ - with or without sesame seeds
Koobdieh/Bread
Chelo Koobdieh
Chelo Barg
Chelo Makhsos
Chelo Chenjeh
Chenjeh / Koobdieh
Jooeh
Joojeh / Boneless
Chicken Special
Alounak Special
Mixed Kebab For 2
Chelo Khoresht Bamieh
Vegetarian Dish
Grilled Tomato
Grilled Onion
Koob
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Mixed Grill For 4
Zereshk
Fish Rice
Sabzi Polo with Fish
Mains
Daily Special
Chelo Khoresht Ghalmeh
Yelow split peas, diced lamb, whole dried lime cooked in a special tomato sauce garnished with fried potatoes served with rice
Zereshk Polo / Chicken
Sweet and sour forest berries mixed with safron and steamed rice served with chicken
Chelo Khoresht Bademjan
Chunks of lamb and fried aubergine cooked in a special sauce mixed with rice
Loobia Polo
Gren beans, mixed spices and saffron cooked in a special sauce, mixed with rice and served with portions of coked lamb
Khoresht Ghormeh Sabzi
Baghali Polo / Ba Lamb
Steamed rice mixed and cooked with broad beans and dill weed served with a lamb shank
Chelo Khoresh Mahi
Code fish cooked in sauce of finely chopped fresh herbs served with rice
Sabzipolo Mahi
Steamed rice mixed and cooked with broad beans and dill weed served with a lamb shank
Zolbia / Bamieh
fried persian sweets dipped in sugar syrup
Ice Cream
Persian Ice cream made with saffron and pistachio
Falodeh
Persian sorbet, rice noodles flavoured with lemon juice
Baklava
Persian layers of fil dipped in sugar syrup with pistachio
Mix Ice Cream / E Falodeh
Mix Carrot / Ice Cream
Desserts
Extras
Chick
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B / Chick
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Barg
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Chenjen
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