Hafez Menu
Welcome to Hafez, a hidden gem located at 5 Hereford Rd, London. This enchanting restaurant offers an authentic Persian culinary experience, noted for its warm atmosphere and quirky decor that seamlessly blends traditional Persian elements with modern touches.
Patrons rave about the tender meats and excellent service, making it a top choice for both personal and business occasions. The highlight dishes include the house special chicken, bursting with flavor, and the homemade saffron ice cream, which has garnered a loyal following among dessert lovers.
- Authenticity: Hafez is cherished for its genuine Persian cuisine.
- Ambiance: The unique decor enriches the dining experience.
- Value: Offering quality dishes at reasonable prices is a standout feature.
With overwhelming positive reviews, Hafez stands out as a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable meal in London.
Starters
Zeytun Hafez
(marinated olives) - chef’s own recipe Persian style marinated olives with walnuts, pomegranate and herbs
Salad-e Olivieh
Finely diced chicken blended with eggs, potato, gherkins, olive oil and mayonnaise
Kashk-e Bademjan
(served warm) Baked, crushed, aubergine slow-cooked with seasoned yogurt and sprinkled with crushed walnuts, sauteed chopped mint and kashk (traditional Persian preserved yogurt whey)
Baba Ghanoush
Baked, crushed aubergine with tahini, cumin and fresh coriander
Mirza Ghasemi
(served warm) Baked, crushed aubergine, slow cooked with tomatoes and garlic
Sabzi-Khordan
A variety of fresh mixed seasonal herbs, spring onion, radishes, walnuts and feta cheese
Torshi
(Persian mixed pickle) Mixed vegetable pickle, preserved in herb vinegar
Hafez Salad
Mixed leaves, beetroot, feta cheese, cucumber, tomato and walnuts
Salad-e Shirazi
Finely chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion served with optional olive oil and lemon
Mast-o Khiar
Yogurt mixed with finely chopped cucumber and mint
Mast-o Mousir
Yogurt and finely chopped wild shallots
Hummus
Crushed chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic
Dolmeh
(stuffed vine leaves) Stuffed vine leaves cooked in a sauce of pomegranate and aromatic herbs
Ash-e-mash
(traditional Persian soup) A delicious thick soup made with fresh coriander, parsley, spinach, lentils and mung bean
Hafez Mazeh
Selection of five starters
Freshly Baked Persian Bread
Persian Lavash bread, a thin flatbread, is made on the premises daily. Traditionally, this type of bread is torn or cut into quarters and used as cutlery to scoop up the dips served as starters and also to wrap around cheese and herbs or kababs
Freshly cut vegetable crudites
Carrot, cucumber and celery - an alternative to bread. Delicious served with our starters
Ghorme Sabzi
Fresh parsley, coriander, chives and fenugreek with red kidney beans and sun-dried lime
Bademjan
Baby aubergines with tomatoes, saffron, green pepper and onion
Bamieh
Okra with tomatoes, saffron, green pepper and onion
Fesenjan
Rich sweet and sour puree sauce of pomegranate and ground walnuts with aubergine
Main Courses - Khoresht - Persian Slow Cooked Dish - Vegetarian Khoresht
Main Courses - Additional Side Dishes
Zereshk
A sweet and sour ‘relish’ of wild barberries, saffron, sliced pistachios and almonds. An ideal accompaniment to steamed saffron rice
Steamed Saffron Rice
Potato Fries
Vegetable Kabab
Charcoal grilled sweet pepper, red onion, courgette and tomato
Zereshk Polow
(sweet and sour rice with chicken) Sweet and sour rice dish with succulent chicken, wild barberries, saffron, pistachios and almonds
Speciality Rice Dishes - Saturday
Speciality Rice Dishes - Sunday
Baghali Polow
(rice cooked with dill, broad beans and lamb) Saffron rice cooked with fresh dill and hand peeled broad beans, served with tender lamb shank or neck of lamb
Pomegranate Ice Cream
Homemade with pomegranate juice and double cream
Saffron Ice Cream
Homemade with saffron, double cream and pistachios
Rosewater Sorbet
Traditional Persian iced dessert, homemade with rosewater and rice vermicelli
Mackie’s of Scotland
Traditional smooth and creamy white luxury dairy ice cream made with fresh milk and cream with no artificial colours or flavours
Sholeh Zard
Our version of the traditional Persian set rice dessert - fragrant and delicious, homemade with saffron, slivered pistachios and almonds, rosewater and cardamom. Served chilled.