KONJ Cafe
Grindlay Street 15 - 17, EH3 9AX Edinburgh
Open now · until 22:00
caféMiddle Eastern€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
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
Is this menu still right?
77veggie
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Persian dishes and various dips
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
There is one vegetarian main course, the Dolmeh Felfel. The menu offers many side dishes such as Kashke Bademjan and Fancy Sabzi o Paneer. Those eating meat often choose the Koobideh Loghmeh.
19 vegetarian and 13 vegan dishes out of 47
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Low Carb Persian Options
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
This cafe offers many protein-rich choices. The grilled items and side dishes are often low in carbohydrates.
25 diabetes-friendly · 47 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Grindlay Street 15 - 17, EH3 9AX Edinburgh
- Hours
- MonclosedTue12:00–22:00Wed12:00–22:00Thu12:00–22:00Fri12:00–22:00Sat12:00–22:00Sun09:00–22:00Sunday brunch every Sunday from 9am to 12pm
- Contact
- +441315632671 hello@konjcafe.com
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), konjcafe.com/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 79 %