Iran Restaurant
Shepherd Market 27, W1J 7PR London
Open now · until 00:00
Middle Eastern€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 11 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 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.
SOUPS
LENTIL SOUPvegetarian
15.00
Lentils infused with garlic, fried onions and saffron.
estimate≈ 220 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 87
CHICKEN SOUP
15.00
Barley, potato, parsley and carrots with shredded chicken and vermicelli.
estimate≈ 280 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 81
ASH SHOLE GHALAMKAR
15.00
Ash Sholeh Ghalamkar — Hearty beans and rice stew with beef and herbs, topped with onions .
estimate≈ 350 kcal38 g carbsbalanced 86
ASHE RESHTEvegetarian
15.00
Traditional soup with chick peas, parsley, coriander, spinach and noodles.
estimate≈ 310 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 82
STARTERS
SEASON SALADvegan
15.00
Baby gem lettuce, baby spinach, cucumber, tomato and celery
estimate≈ 110 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
SALAD SHIRAZIvegan
15.00
Finely chopped cucumber,tomatoes and onions mixed with dry mint olive oil
estimate≈ 140 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
TABULEHvegan
15.00
Finely chopped red peppers,tomatoes,cucumbers,coriander,parsley mint
estimate≈ 160 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
SALAD OLIVIER
12.50
Persian chicken salad made with eggs,potatoes,and pickled cucumbers
estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
PANIR SABZIvegetarian
20.00
A colourful plate of fetacheese walnuts and fresh herbs(mint, basil, tarragon)
estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
MASTMOOSIRvegetarian
12.50
Delicious homemade yoghurt flavoured with chopped shallots
estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
MASTKHIARvegetarian
12.50
Finely chopped cucumber and mint mixed with homemade yoghurt
estimate≈ 140 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
MAST BOORANIvegetarian
12.50
A medley of spinach and fried onion mixed with thick homemade yoghurt
estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
HALIM BADEMJONvegetarian
12.50
Cooked aubergine in dry yoghurt with fried onion, mint and olive oil
estimate≈ 210 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
MIRZAGHASEMIvegetarian
12.50
Crushed baked aubergine with tomatoes, a touch of garlic, egg and herbs
estimate≈ 190 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
HUMOUSvegan
12.50
Hummus — Mashed chick peas blended with tahini, olive oil and lemon juice
estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
BABA GHANOUSHvegan
12.50
A smokey lightly spiced puree made from aubergine, garlic, tahini, olive oil
estimate≈ 220 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
KOKO SABZIvegetarian
12.50
A delicious combination of parsley, coriander, eggs and black pepper
estimate≈ 240 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
JAGUR BAGUR
12.50
Delicious chopped liver, heart,kidney of lamb cooked with onion, pepper
estimate≈ 310 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
DOLMEH BARG MOUvegan
12.50
Stuffed vine leaves filled with rice, fresh lemon juice and olive oil
estimate≈ 260 kcal32 g carbsbalanced 71
FUL MADAMESvegan
12.50
Broad beans with lemon juice, olive oil and spices
estimate≈ 240 kcal26 g carbsbalanced 87
OLIVESvegan
12.50
Fresh and delicious sourced locally
estimate≈ 150 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
TORSHIvegan
12.50
Salted pickles mixed with cucumber, gherkins, carrots,and cauliflower
estimate≈ 60 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
CAVIAR DISHES
CAVIAR WITH SMOKED SALMON
estimate≈ 250 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
CAVIAR WITH king PRAWNS
estimate≈ 200 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
CAVIAR WITH EGGSvegetarian
estimate≈ 180 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
SEAFOOD
GRILLED SALMONpescatarian
45.00
Salmon marinated in chef's special sauce , served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 750 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 71
CODpescatarian
45.00
Steamed Cod — Steamed Fillet of Cod with chunky chips or served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 800 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 69
SEA BASSpescatarian
45.00
Sea bass marinated in our chef's special sauce , served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 700 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 77
KING PRAWNSpescatarian
55.00
Marinated in a special sauce , served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 720 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 77
CHICKEN DISHES
CHICKEN KEBABhalal
50.00
Boneless chicken fillet marinated in lemon juice and olive oil, served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 700 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 77
JOOJEH POUSSINhalal
50.00
Whole baby chicken marinated in lemon juice and olive oil , served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 67
JOOJEH KEBAB BAKHTIARIhalal
50.00
Grilled baby spring chicken marinated in lemon juice and olive oil, served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 700 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 77
SULTANI KEBABhalal
55.00
Off the bone chicken with a skewer of fine minced lamb, served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
TACHINEhalal
50.00
Persian baked rice with a chicken, saffron and yoghurt filling, served with rice and salad
estimate≈ 900 kcal80 g carbs
ZERESHK POLO BA MORGHhalal
50.00
Saffron chicken , served with barberry rice and salad
estimate≈ 750 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 71
MEAT DISHES
MIXED GRILLhalal
50.00
Combination of succulent marinated chicken fillet, lamb fillet and fine marinated minced lamb kebab
estimate≈ 800 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
KEBAB MAKHSOOShalal
55.00
A skewer of tender lamb fillet with a skewer of fine marinated minced lamb
estimate≈ 700 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
KEBAB BARGhalal
50.00
Skewer of tender grilled lamb fillet
estimate≈ 600 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
KEBAB KOOBIDEHhalal
50.00
Two skewers of grilled fine minced lamb marinated
estimate≈ 750 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
SHISH KEBABhalal
50.00
Large juicy charbroiled chunks of marinated lamb fillet skewered with onions, with a skewer of fine marinated minced lamb
estimate≈ 750 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
KEBAB BAREHhalal
50.00
Grilled lamb chops marinated in olive oil, onion and saffron, with a skewer of fine marinated minced lamb
estimate≈ 850 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
KEBAB CHENJEHhalal
50.00
Marinated pieces of speciality cut lamb fillet, with a skewer of fine marinated minced lamb
estimate≈ 800 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
KHORESHT (STEWS)
KHORESHT E GHORMEH SABZIhalal
50.00
Ghormeh Sabzi — Stew of diced lamb fillet cooked in fresh herbs, onions, dried lime and red kidney beans
estimate≈ 650 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
KHORESHT E GHAMEH BADENJANhalal
50.00
Ghemeh Badenjan — Stew of diced lamb fillet cooked in aubergine, yellow split peas and dried lime
estimate≈ 680 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
KHORESHT E FESENJANhalal
50.00
Fesenjan — Stew of tender chicken in a pomegranate and walnut sauce
estimate≈ 750 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 70
KHORESHT E BAMIAHhalal
50.00
Bamia Stew — Stew of lamb with okra in a tomato sauce
estimate≈ 600 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
ALOO SPINACHhalal
50.00
Tender chicken in a stew of prunes, spinach, onions and herbs
estimate≈ 550 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 65
LAMB CURRYhalal
50.00
Tender lamb cooked in a mild curry sauce
estimate≈ 700 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
CHICKEN CURRYhalal
50.00
Tender chicken cooked in a mild curry sauce
estimate≈ 550 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
LAMB SHANKhalal
50.00
Lamb shank cooked in a sauce of tomato, saffron and lemon
estimate≈ 750 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
BIRIANI
Chicken Biriani
50.00
Chicken Biryani
estimate≈ 850 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 73
Lamb Biriani
50.00
Lamb Biryani
estimate≈ 950 kcal80 g carbs
LAMB SHANK MACHBOUS
50.00
Lamb Shank Machboos
estimate≈ 1000 kcal85 g carbs
Vegetarian Birianivegetarian
40.00
Vegetarian Biryani
estimate≈ 700 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 78
VEGETARIAN DISHES
KHORAKIAHIvegetarian
40.00
green peppers, mushrooms, onions, courgettes and garlic in an olive oil
estimate≈ 400 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
KHORESHT BAMIAHvegetarian
40.00
Stewed okra in a special tomato sauce
estimate≈ 300 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
KHORESHT FESENJUNvegetarian
40.00
Pomegranate and walnut stew
estimate≈ 600 kcal30 g carbs
KHORESHT GHORMEH SABZIvegetarian
40.00
Stew of fresh herbs, onions, dried lime and red kidney beans
estimate≈ 350 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
EXTRA RICE SELECTIONS & SIDES
WHITE RICE WITH SAFFRON
7.00
Saffron White Rice
estimate≈ 250 kcal50 g carbs
SHIRIN POLO
8.00
Shirin Polo — Rice with Saffron, orange zest, honey and pistachios
estimate≈ 400 kcal60 g carbs
ZERESKH POLO
8.00
Zereshk Polo — Rice mixed with Iranian barberries and saffron
estimate≈ 320 kcal62 g carbs
ADAS POLO
8.00
Rice with lentils and fried onion
estimate≈ 380 kcal65 g carbs
BAGHALI POLO
8.00
Rice with broad beans and fresh dill
estimate≈ 360 kcal60 g carbs
NAN
2.00
Hot home baked special bread
estimate≈ 220 kcal42 g carbs
CHIPS
10.00
estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbs
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Many Persian vegetarian options
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
You can choose from vegetarian stews like Khorest Bamiah and Khorest Fesenjun. There are many vegan starters such as Tabuleh and Baba Ghanoush. The menu also includes a Vegetarian Biriani.
24 vegetarian and 9 vegan dishes out of 65
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Low Carb Persian Dining
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
This restaurant offers many protein-heavy meat dishes and stews. There is a wide selection of salads and cold starters.
35 diabetes-friendly · 65 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- Shepherd Market 27, W1J 7PR London
- Hours
- Mon12:00–00:00Tue12:00–00:00Wed12:00–00:00Thu12:00–00:00Fri12:00–00:00Sat12:00–00:00Sun12:00–00:00last booking at 10pm
- Contact
- +442074093337 bookings@iranrestaurant.co.uk
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), iranrestaurant.co.uk/
- Record
- completeness 83 %, confidence 79 %