KONJ Cafe

Grindlay Street 15 - 17, EH3 9AX Edinburgh

Open now · until 22:00

caféMiddle Eastern€€€€

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Sides

Mirza Ghasemi (VG/DF/GF)vegan, lactose_free, gluten_free

9.00

Mirza Ghasemi — Smoky aubergine bowl with chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, and eggs.

estimate≈ 210 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Mast o Musir (VG/GF)vegan, gluten_free

7.00

Mast o Musir — Strained yogurt with pickled Persian shallots and oil. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Mast o K hiar (VG/GF)vegan, gluten_free

7.00

Mast o Khiar — A refreshing Persian yogurt and cucumber dip.

estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Fancy Sabzi o Paneer (VG/GF)vegan, gluten_free

8.00

Sabzi o Paneer — Whipped feta spread with fresh herbs, walnuts, radishes, and mint oil. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 340 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Shirazi Salad (V/GF)vegetarian, gluten_free

7.00

Shirazi Salad — Finely chopped cucumber, tomato and onion with dried mint, dressed in lemon juice.

estimate≈ 80 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Do Piazeh e Maygoo (GF)gluten_free

11.00

Do Piazeh e Maygoo — Succulent prawns cooked in a flavorful spicy Persian marinated olives with walnut, pomegranate, and herbs, sweet, sour, and irresistibly aromatic. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

Zaytoun Parvard eh (V/GF)vegetarian, gluten_free

6.00

Zaytoun Parvard eh — Persian marinated olives with walnut, pomegranate, and herbs, sweet, sour, and irresistibly aromatic. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 290 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Khiar Shoor (V/GF)vegetarian, gluten_free

4.00

Khiar Shoor — Salted brined cucumbers and dill.

estimate≈ 40 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Kashke Bademjan (VG)vegan

9.50

Kashke Bademjan — Aubergine with cured yogurt, mint oil, fried onions, garlic chips, and walnuts. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 360 kcal28 g carbs

Torshi Haft Bijar (V/GF)vegetarian, gluten_free

4.00

Torshi Haft Bijar — Mix Pickled vegetables.

estimate≈ 60 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Kofteh Nardoni (GF)gluten_free

10.00

Kofteh Nardoni — Mini meatballs in a tangy pomegranate glaze, finished with crushed pistachio and fresh pomegranate pearls. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 310 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Torshi Felfel (V/GF)vegetarian, gluten_free

4.00

Torshi Felfel — Chopped chillies with malt vinegar, mint and herbs.

estimate≈ 45 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Additional Sangak Bread Basket

3.00

Sangak Bread — Whole wheat flatbread baked on pebbles

estimate≈ 260 kcal48 g carbs

Black Truffle Olivieh (GF)gluten_free

9.50

Black Truffle Olivieh — Chicken and potato salad with egg, salted cucumbers and black truffle oil. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 380 kcal32 g carbs

Main Dishes

Fesenjoon (GF)gluten_free

24.00

Fesenjoon — A famous sweet and tangy stew from Northern Iran made with walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Served with pan-roasted chicken breast and a side of rice topped with saffron.

estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbs

Koobideh Loghmeh (GF)gluten_free

19.00

Koobideh Loghmeh — Lamb and veal mince mixed with onions.Served with bread or rice topped with saffron. Served as one skewer of 200 g.

estimate≈ 620 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 67

Joojeh Saffroni (GF)gluten_free

21.00

Joojeh Saffroni — Chicken breast marinated in saffron and spices. Served with bread or rice topped with saffron.

estimate≈ 580 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 73

Ghormeh Sabzi (GF)gluten_free

22.00

Ghormeh Sabzi — Sautéed aromatic herbs such as fenugreek and Middle Eastern chive with lamb/beef and red kidney beans, served with rice topped with saffron.

estimate≈ 690 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 76

Chenjeh Keb ab (GF)gluten_free

23.00

Chenjeh Kebab — Succulent lamb, marinated in special spices, grilled to perfection. A Persian classic served with bread or rice topped with saffron.

estimate≈ 640 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 67

Tahchin (GF)gluten_free

20.00

Tahchin — Crispy saffron rice cake layered with tender shredded chicken, topped with barberries and shredded pistachio.

estimate≈ 610 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 73

Kebab Tond (GF)gluten_free

22.00

Kebab Tond — Succulent beef fillet, marinated in chilli, fresh herbs, and tomato purée, delivering a tangy depth with a gentle warmth. Served with bread or rice topped with saffron.

estimate≈ 750 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 71

Dolmeh Felfel (GF,V,VG)gluten_free, vegetarian, vegan

18.00

Dolmeh Felfel — A whole bell pepper stuffed with aromatic rice, fresh herbs, and spices, slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce.

estimate≈ 550 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 74

Hashu on Sea bass Fish (GF)gluten_free, pescatarian

24.00

Hashu Sea Bass — A beloved southern specialty featuring delicate Sea bass fish baked with fragrant Hashu, a traditional blend of fresh herbs, garlic, and spices, served with a side of saffron-topped rice.

estimate≈ 600 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

Add-Ons

Rice topped with saffron

5.00

Saffron Rice

estimate≈ 220 kcal45 g carbs

Skewer of Koobideh

14.00

Koobideh Skewer

estimate≈ 320 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Skewer of Joojeh

15.00

Joojeh Skewer

estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Skewer of Chenjeh

17.00

Chenjeh Skewer

estimate≈ 300 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Skewer of Tond

16.00

Tond Skewer

estimate≈ 310 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

Tahdig (Crispy Persian Rice) (GF)gluten_free

7.00

Tahdig — The golden, crispy base of saffron rice, slow-cooked to create a crisp texture, a signature element of Persian cooking.

estimate≈ 350 kcal50 g carbs

Grilled Tomatoesvegetarian, vegan

2.00

estimate≈ 45 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75

Saffron Zereshkvegetarian, vegan

2.00

estimate≈ 80 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Small Butter (2x)

1.00

Butter

estimate≈ 75 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

NOON O MAZEH

Black Truffle Olivieh (GF)gluten_free

Black Truffle Olivieh — Chicken and potato salad with egg, salted cucumbers Whipped feta spread with fresh herbs, walnuts, and black truffle oil. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 480 kcal35 g carbs

Fancy Sabzi o P aneer (VG/GF)vegan, gluten_free

Sabzi o Paneer — radishes, and mint oil. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 320 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65

Mast o Musir (VG/GF)vegan, gluten_free

Mast o Musir — Strained yogurt with pickled Persian shallots and oil.

estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Mirza Ghasemi (VG/DF/GF)vegan, lactose_free, gluten_free

Mirza Ghasemi — Smoky aubergine bowl with chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, and eggs. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 380 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Mast o Khiar (VG/GF)vegan, gluten_free

Mast o Khiar — A refreshing Persian yogurt and cucumber dip.

estimate≈ 150 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Kashke Bademjan (VG)vegan

Kashke Bademjan — Aubergine with cured yogurt, mint oil, fried, onions, garlic chips, and walnuts. Served with bread.

estimate≈ 420 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

FIRE & GRILL THE KITCHEN’S SIGNATURE

Koobideh Loghmeh (GF)gluten_free

Koobideh Loghmeh — Lamb and veal mince mixed with onions.Served with bread or rice topped with saffron.

estimate≈ 780 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 70

Fesenjoon (GF)gluten_free

Fesenjoon — A famous sweet and tangy stew from Northern Iran made with walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Served with pan-roasted chicken breast.

estimate≈ 650 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 65

Joojeh Saffroni (GF)gluten_free

Joojeh Saffroni — Chicken breast marinated in saffron and spices. Served with bread or rice topped with saffron.

estimate≈ 720 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 73

Ghormeh Sabzi (GF)gluten_free

Ghormeh Sabzi — Sautéed aromatic herbs such as fenugreek and Middle Eastern chive with lamb/beef and red kidney beans. A Persian classic served with bread or rice topped with saffron.

estimate≈ 780 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 75

Chenjeh Kebab (GF)gluten_free

Chenjeh Kebab — Succulent lamb, marinated in special spices, grilled to perfection. A Persian classic served with bread or rice topped with saffron.

estimate≈ 750 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 67

Tahchin (GF)gluten_free

Tahchin — Crispy saffron rice cake layered with tender shredded chicken, topped with barberries and shredded pistachio.

estimate≈ 850 kcal70 g carbs

SOFREH

Shirazi Salad (V/GF)vegetarian, gluten_free

Shirazi Salad — Finely chopped cucumber, tomato and onion with dried mint, dressed in lemon juice.

estimate≈ 120 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

House Rice

Saffron rice, salted butter and crispy rice.

estimate≈ 320 kcal55 g carbs

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Address: Grindlay Street 15 - 17, EH3 9AX Edinburgh
Hours: Monclosed
Tue12:00–22:00
Wed12:00–22:00
Thu12:00–22:00
Fri12:00–22:00
Sat12:00–22:00
Sun09:00–22:00
Sunday brunch every Sunday from 9am to 12pm
Contact: +441315632671 hello@konjcafe.com
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