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Damascena Birmingham City Centre Menu

$$Coffee shop, Breakfast, Deli
Portman House, 5-7 Temple Row W, Birmingham, B2 5NY

  • Breakfast

    • Tahini And Date Honey Dip (VE) (S) (Make Me GF)

      Tahini and date honey dip served with 2 flatbreads. Can be made gluten-free on request.
      £3.25

    • Toast (V)

      Brown or white bread with butter. Extras: jam, honey, marmalade 45p
      £1.75

    • Ijjah Omelette (V)

      Oven-baked parsley Ijjah omelette.
      £4.25

    • Damascena F’toor (N)

      Served until 12pm daily (suitable for 2 people). Crunchy salads, creamy feta, halloumi, olives, hard-boiled egg, labneh, fresh dates, walnuts, Ijjah omelette, smoked salami, butter, honey, jam, and a homely pot of Samovar tea. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £17.95

    • Falafel (VE) (GF)

      8 falafels crammed with chickpeas, garlic and parsley. Extra: Flatbread 30p | GF Bread 65p
      £2.95

    • Smoked Salami & Cheese Manageesh

      Smoked beef salami and cheese on top of freshly baked manageesh.
      £4.25

    • Damascena Breakfast Meze (V) (S) (Make Me VE/GF)

      Crisp falafel balls, choice of dip (see dips), choice of fuul, (see fuuls), juz-muz, served with 2 flatbreads. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £11.95

    • Juz-Muz (V) (Make Me GF)

      Eggs, tomatoes, fresh chillies and onions served with 2 flatbreads.Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £5.25

    • Baked Egg Manageesh

      Eggs, cheese and herbs served on top of freshly baked manageesh. Extras: beef salami £1
      £4.45

  • Warming Fuuls

    • Fuul Mahroos (VE) (Make Me GF)

      Fava beans with sweet bell peppers, fresh chillies, tomatoes and garlic, topped with extra-virgin olive oil and served with 2 flatbreads. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £4.65

    • Damascena Fuul (VE) (Make Me GF)

      Slow-cooked fava beans with tomatoes, onions, garlic and fresh chillies. Topped with extra-virgin olive oil and served with 2 flatbreads. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £4.95

    • Fuul Medames (V) (S) (Make Me GF)

      Fava beans, chickpeas, tomato, parsley, tahina yoghurt sauce, garlic, lemon and extra-virgin olive oil served with 2 flatbreads. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £4.65

  • Wraps and Sandwiches

    • Classic Falafel Wrap (V) (S) (Make Me VE)

      Fresh falafels, tahina yoghurt sauce, parsley, pickled turnips and tomatoes.
      £4.85

    • Damascena Falafel Flatbread Wrap (V) (S) (Make Me VE)

      Flatbread packed with falafels, parsley, tomatoes, red onion, rocket, pickled turnips and tahina yoghurt sauce.
      £4.95

    • Lamb Shawarma Flatbread Wrap

      Marinated strips of lamb, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.
      £5.25

    • Salmon & Soft Cheese Bagel (S)

      Salmon, rocket and soft cheese.
      £4.65

    • Grilled Halloumi Wrap (V)

      Grilled halloumi, fresh mint, sweet bell pepper and a pomegranate molasses dressing. Extras: crisp falafel £1
      £4.95

    • Lemon Zest Chicken Baguette

      Tangy chicken dressed in paprika, chilli flakes and lemon zest, accompanied by red cabbage, red onion, pickles and garlic dressing.
      £4.95

    • Makali Flatbread Wrap (V)

      Garlic dressing lavished over aubergine, potato, courgette and cauliflower, topped with cheese, tomato and pickled gherkins.
      £4.95

    • Lahm Bi’Ajeen Flatbread Wrap

      Freshly baked flatbread wrapped over spiced lamb mince, fresh parsley and red onion; dressed with mixed herbs and pomegranate molasses.
      £3.95

    • Chicken Shawarma Flatbread Wrap

      Marinated strips of chicken, home-made garlic dressing and gherkins.
      £5.25

    • Tuna Ciabatta

      Tuna mayonnaise, sweet bell pepper, red onion and olives.
      £4.65

    • Kofta Wrap (S)

      Kofta, salad and tahina yoghurt sauce.
      £4.95

  • Salads

    • Tabula (VE)

      Loaded with parsley, bulgur wheat, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes; complimented by a tangy herb dressing.
      £4.45

    • Damascena Rocket Salad (VE) (GF)

      Rocket leaves, red onion, red cabbage, tomatoes and sumac bedaubed in a tangy dressing.
      £4.65

    • Fattuush (V) (Make Me VE/GF)

      Syrian salad dressed with pomegranate molasses, feta cheese, crunchy croutons and extra-virgin olive oil.
      £4.85

    • Makali (V) (Make Me GF)

      Crispy aubergine, courgette, potato and chickpeas on a bed of lettuce with croutons, fresh cucumber and onions; dressed with sumac and a home-made garlic dressing.
      £4.95

  • Dips

    • Classic Hummus(VE) (S) (Make Me GF)

      Rather delicious. Made fresh in-house every day. Served with 2 flatbreads. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £3.95

    • Avocado Hummus (VE) (S) (Make Me GF)

      A creamy twist on our classic hummus dish with avocados blended through. Served with 2 flatbreads. Extras: 30p | GF bread 65p
      £4.25

    • Baba Ghanuuj (VE) (S) (Make Me GF)

      Roasted aubergine dip delicately blended with lemon, extra-virgin olive oil and garlic. Served with 2 flatbreads. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £3.95

  • Hearty Soups

    • Harrira Soup

      Mildly spicy lamb soup, with tomatoes, chick peas, parsley, and mixed herbs.
      £4.65

    • Lentil Soup (VE) (Make Me GF)

      Lovely lentil soup served with home-made crispy flatbread croutons and a lemon slice.
      £3.95

  • Straight Out of The Oven

    • M’sakhan On Flatbread (N) (Nut-Free Option Available)

      Marinated chicken with sumac and onions, extra-virgin olive oil and toasted almonds.

    • Lahm Bi’Ajeen (Flatbread)

      Freshly baked flatbread topped with spiced lamb mince, pomegranate molasses and herbs.
      £3.75

    • Gluten Free Flatbread (V) (GF) (Contains Eggs)

      Fresh gluten-free bread baked to order.
      £0.65

    • Fatayer (Pastries)

    • Spinach And Sumac Herb (V) (Make Me VE)

      £2.10

    • Tahina Lamb With Pine Nuts (N) (S) (Contains Dairy)

      £2.25

    • Spinach And Sumac Herb With Feta Cheese (V)

      £2.10

    • Keshisk (Sundried Yoghurt And Bulgur Wheat) (V)

      £1.95

    • M’hamara (Spicy Seasoned Tomatoes And Onions) (V) (Make Me VE)

      £1.95

    • Black Olive And Walnut (V) (N) (Make Me VE) (Nut-Free Option Available)

      £2.10

    • Smoked Salmon And Soft Cheese

      £2.25

    • Mozzarella And Feta With Mint (V)

      £1.95

    • Manageesh (Flatbread)

      Zatar is a fragrant blend of sesame, thyme and sumac.

    • Zatar And Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (V) (S) (Make Me VE)

      £2.65

    • Zatar, Feta, Mixed Cheeses And Mint (V) (S)

      £2.85

    • Zatar And Halloumi (V) (S)

      £3.65

    • Feta, Mixed Cheeses And Mint (V)

      £2.65

  • Straight Out of The Oven Meze

    • Manageesh Platter (Flatbread) (S) (Can Be Customised)

      Two manageesh flatbreads of your choice (see manageesh), fattuush salad, pickles, olives and a choice of dip (see dips).
      £8.95

    • Fatayer Platter (S) (Can Be Customised)

      Any 3 fatayer pastries (see fatayers), fattuush salad, pickles, olives and a choice of dip (see dips).
      £9.95

    • Lahm Bi’Ajeen Platter (Flatbread) (S)

      2 Lahm Bi’ajeen flatbreads with fattuush salad, pickles, olives and a choice of dip (see dips).
      £9.95

  • House Specialities

    • Damascena Lamb Shawarma Arabiya (S)

      Shawarma seasoned lamb, crunchy salad, tahina yoghurt sauce and pickles folded up in a flatbread. Served with a side of batata hara potatoes.
      £8.25

    • Hummus Shawarma (GF)

      Hummus Topped with Lamb or Chicken Shawarma served with 2 flatbreads. Extra: Flatbread 30p | GF Bread 65p | Damascena Bread 65p
      £5.65

    • Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya

      Shawarma seasoned chicken, crunchy salad, home-made garlic dressing and pickles all folded up in a flatbread. Served with a side of batata hara potatoes.
      £7.25

  • Individual and Meze Dishes

    • Vine Leaves (VE) (GF)

      Delicate vine leaves stuffed with herbaceous rice.
      £3.45

    • Fatt’eh (N) (S) (Make Me GF) (Nut-Free Option Available)

      Lamb mince and pine nuts piled on top of crispy flatbread croutons, chickpeas, tahina yoghurt sauce, garlic, ghee and lemon. Served with a flatbread. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £5.95

    • Tahina Kofta (S) (Make Me GF)

      (Option to serve without tahina yoghurt sauce) Minced lamb, fresh parsley and mixed herbs topped with tahina yoghurt sauce; stone baked in a pastry lid. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £7.65

    • Fried Halloumi Platter (V) (Make Me GF)

      Fried halloumi, batata hara potatoes and rocket salad. Served with a flatbread. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £6.95

    • Appetiser Meze (VE) (S) (Make Me GF)

      Classic hummus, avocado hummus, baba ghanuuj, batata hara and vine leaves. Served with 2 flatbreads. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £8.95

    • Falafel (VE) (S) (Make Me GF)

      Fresh crispy falafels served with 2 flatbreads and a choice of dip (see dips). Extras: flatbread 30 | GF bread 65
      £4.65

    • Kibbeh Makliya (N)

      Bulgur wheat croquettes stuffed with lamb mince, pomegranate molasses, sumac, walnuts and a delicious herb mix. Served with mint yoghurt.
      £4.95

    • Batata Hara (VE) (Make Me GF)

      Chilli potatoes with a hint of paprika. Served with a flatbread. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £4.25

    • Grilled Halloumi (V) (Make Me GF)

      Grilled halloumi with a garnish of rocket salad. Served with a flatbread. Extras: flatbread 30p | GF bread 65p
      £5.10

    • Mixed Meze (V) (S) (Make Me VE/GF)

      Crunchy falafels, choice of fuul (see fuuls), choice of dip (see dips) and a fattuush salad. Served with 2 flatbreads. Extras: flatbread 30 | GF bread 65
      £9.95

  • Coffee

    • Strong Black Arabian Coffee (6oz)

      Slow brewed coffee with ground cardamom.
      £2.65

    • Arabian Spiced Coffee Dallah

      Served in a dallah (traditional Arabic coffee pot) accompanied by dates and a tahini dip.
      £4.65

    • Espresso Macchiato

      Espresso topped with a small amount of milk.

    • 2oz

      £2.00

    • 3oz

      £2.40

    • Affogato

      Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.

    • 5oz

      £2.80

    • 8oz

      £3.20

    • Cappuccino

      Espresso topped with frothed milk.

    • 8oz

      £2.25

    • 12oz

      £2.75

    • Latte Macchiato

      Milk marked with espresso.

    • Piccolo Latte (5oz)

      Single Espresso with Milk.
      £2.25

    • Mocha

      Espresso with chocolate drops stirred through hot milk.

    • 8oz

      £2.95

    • 12oz

      £3.25

    • Turkish Coffee

      A strong rich brew made with finely ground coffee beans. Please ask if you would like to add cardamom. Served with a piece of Turkish delight (N)

    • 3oz

      £2.60

    • 6oz

      £3.50

    • Espresso

    • 1oz

      £1.85

    • 2oz

      £2.20

    • Espresso Con Panna

      Espresso with whipped cream.

    • 1oz

      £2.40

    • 2oz

      £2.80

    • Caffè Americano/Long Black

      Hot water topped with espresso.

    • 8oz

      £2.20

    • 12oz

      £2.60

    • Caffè Latte

      Shot of espresso topped with steamed milk.

    • Flat White (5oz)

      Double ristretto (a sweeter, shorter shot than espresso) with milk.
      £2.75

    • Cortado (5oz)

      Double espresso with milk.
      £2.75

    • Speciality Brewed Coffee

      Pour over coffee 300ml jug, 2 servings.
      £3.10

  • Hot Chocolate & Chai Latte

    • Choc-O-Lait

      Chocolate on a stick melted into hot milk. Please see flavours on display
      £2.95

    • Spiced Chai LAtte

      Dairy-free option available and vanilla flavour.
      £2.95

    • Hot Chocolate

      70% cocoa drops stirred to strength.
      £2.85

    • Babyccino

      £1.10

  • Damascena Tea

    • Damascena Cardamom Tea

    • Regular

      £2.20

    • Large

      £2.40

    • Samovar Tea

      Slow steamed Turkish black tea.

    • Regular

      £1.80

    • Large

      £2.20

    • Fresh Mint & Green Tea

      Fresh mint leaves and green tea brewed in hot water.
      £3.25

    • Fresh Ginger, Lemon & Honey | Caffeine Free

      £3.25

    • Damascena Yerba Mate

      Powerful South American tea served with hot milk or hot water.
      £3.25

    • Damascena Cinnamon Tea

    • Fresh Mint | Caffeine Free

      £2.45

    • Fresh Mint & Black Tea | Decaffeinated Available

      Fresh mint leaves and black tea brewed in hot water.
      £3.00

    • Karak Milky Tea

      Spiced slow-brewed milky tea.
      £2.95

    • Loose Leaf Tea

      Loose leaf tea served in pot. Please see options on display.
      £2.85

  • Traditional Teas

    • English Breakfast

      £1.85

    • Earl Grey

      £1.85

    • Green Tea

      £1.85

    • CAMOMILE | Caffeine Free

      Other options on display.
      £1.85

  • Freshly Squeezed Juices

    • Sweet Dynamo

      Fresh oranges, lemons, ginger, and honey.
      £4.20

    • Orange Zinger

      Freshly squeezed oranges with ginger.
      £3.65

    • Bye-Bye Stress

      Fresh carrot juice; please ask if you would like to add orange.
      £3.20

    • Pure And Simple

      Freshly squeezed orange juice.
      £3.20

    • Calm Tonic

      Fresh mint, oranges, limes, and honey.
      £4.20

    • Immunity Booster

      Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.
      £3.20

    • Reboot

      Fresh carrot, ginger, and orange juice.
      £3.30

    • Balance And Calm

      Iced rose water and tamarind juice.
      £3.20

  • Milkshakes

    • Delightfully Delicate (N) (Nut-Free Option Available)

      Fresh strawberry and almond.
      £4.25

    • Banana (N) (Nut-Free Option Available)

      Fresh dates, banana and walnut.
      £4.25

    • Vanilla Dream

      Vanilla ice cream shake.
      £3.65

    • Chocolate Decadence

      Made with 70% cocoa chocolate drops.
      £3.65

    • Creamy Craze (N)

      Fresh avocado and dried fruits.
      £4.25

    • Haveej Bastani (N) (Nut-Free Option Available)

      Rose water, pistachio and carrot juice ice cream float.
      £4.25

    • Sunshine Shake

      Luxurious mango shake made with pulp and dried mango.
      £4.25

    • Chocolate Bar Milkshake

      Please take look at the till for flavours available.
      £4.25

  • Frappés

    • Mocha

      £3.65

    • Coffee

      £3.65

    • Chocolate

      £3.65

    • Vanilla

      £3.65

    • Cookies And Cream

      £3.65

    • Sticky Toffee

      £3.65

    • Spiced Chai

      Flavours: Spiced, Mango, Peppermint, Vanilla, Chocolate, Green Tea.
      £3.65

  • Iced Tea

    • Lemon

      £2.45

    • Passion Fruit & Lemon

      £2.45

    • Watermelon

      £2.45

    • Jasmine & Lime

      £2.45

    • Cucumber & Mint

      £2.45

    • Peach

      £2.45

    • Mango

      £2.45

    • Raspberry

      £2.45

  • Ice Blends

    • Raspberry & Blackcurrant

      £3.20

    • Banana

      £3.20

    • Lemon

      £3.20

    • Strawberry & Banana

      £3.20

    • Mango & Passion Fruit

      £3.20

    • Strawberry

      £3.20

    • Peach

      £3.20

  • Yoghurt Drink

    • Ayran

      Fresh salted yoghurt drink served ice-cold.
      £2.40

  • Desserts

    • Knafe (N) (Nut-Free Option Available)

      Sweet cheese and vermicelli dessert served hot, topped with syrup and vanilla ice cream. A pistachio nut topping is available upon request.
      £5.95

    • Sweet Cheese Katayif (N) (Nut-Free Option Available)

      Hot dumplings filled with sweet cheese, dipped in syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream. A pistachio nut topping is available upon request.
      £3.45

    • Walnut Katayif (N)

      Hot dumplings filled with chopped walnuts, dipped in syrup. Served with vanilla ice cream.
      £3.45

    • Damascene Baklava Selection (N)

      An indulgent selection of 6 pieces of Syrian baklava.
      £3.95

    • House Cakes

      Please take a look at our wide variety of cakes available at the till area.

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