Khayyam Restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal, focuses on Iranian cuisine and offers traditional Iranian dishes alongside a contemporary approach to food preparation and presentation. The restaurant was developed around the concept of chef Sepideh Radfar, and its menu features kebabs, stews, Persian rice dishes, appetizers, and vegetarian options. The use of aromatic herbs, saffron, and seasonings commonly found in Iranian cooking is one of the main characteristics of the restaurant’s dishes.
The appetizer section includes several well-known Iranian dishes. Kashk-e Bademjan is prepared with eggplant, whey, onions, and mint, while Mirza Ghasemi, made with eggplant and tomatoes, is also featured on the menu. Kookoo Sabzi, Zeytoon Parvardeh, Iranian pickles, and Mast-o Khiar are among the other options. Shirazi salad is prepared with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and fresh herbs. Guests can also order a combination of several appetizers, making it possible to sample a variety of flavours.
The main courses include different types of kebabs and Iranian stews. Chenjeh Kebab with rice is one of the menu options, while Joojeh Kebab is prepared with saffron. Koobideh Kebab and other meat dishes are also served with rice and side dishes. The stew section includes Ghormeh Sabzi, prepared with aromatic herbs and dried lime, Gheimeh Bademjan, and other Iranian stews. Fesenjan, made with walnuts and pomegranate paste, is one of the dishes that combines sweet and sour flavours with meat or chicken.
Rice is not merely a side dish at Khayyam; several rice-based combinations are also served as main courses. Shirin Polo, made with rice and sweet, aromatic ingredients, is one of these options. Alongside meat dishes, the menu also offers vegetarian choices, allowing guests with different dietary preferences to find suitable meals. Some dishes are also prepared according to halal requirements.
In the dessert section, baklava and other sweets can be ordered alongside beverages such as doogh and traditional drinks. Khayyam Restaurant also offers takeaway orders and facilities for private events.
The restaurant is located at 16 Rua do Jasmim, near the Príncipe Real neighbourhood in Lisbon. Its menu brings together a range of Iranian appetizers, kebabs, stews, and vegetarian dishes.
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