Explore Our Exquisite Menu in Cardiff
Discover a symphony of flavours at Shaam Nights, Cardiff’s premier destination for authentic Syrian cuisine. Our menu is a culinary journey through the heart of Syria, offering a wide range of dishes that are sure to delight your palate.
Starters
Begin your culinary adventure with our mouthwatering selection of Syrian starters. From savory pastries to flavourful dips and salads, these dishes are the perfect way to kick off your meal.
COLD STARTERS
Fatoush (v) Lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, roasted bread seasoned with pomegranate syrup & olive oil | £5.00 |
Tabbouleh (v) Parsley, fine chopped tomatoes, crushed wheat, onion, seasoned with pomegranate syrup & oil olives | £5.00 |
Baba Ghanoogh (v) Grilled aubergine, peppers, pomegranate syrup & olive oil served with 1 bread | £5.00 |
Moutabal (v) Grilled aubergine, yogurt, sesame paste, lemon juice & olive oil served with 1 bread | £5.00 |
Feta Cheese Salad (v) Cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese & olives seasoned with pomegranate syrup & olive oil | £5.00 |
Rocket Salad (v) Wild rocket, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, seasoned with pomegranate syrup & olive oil | £5.00 |
Shaam Nights Salad (v) Lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, Wild rocket, olives, parsley, seasoned pomegranate syrup and olive oile | £5.00 |
Shaam Nights Mixed Mezza (serves 2) (v) Hummus, moutabal, baba ghanoogh, 2 falafels served with 2 breads (add £3 for each extra diner) | £12.00 |
Olives (v) Herbed Olives and Olive Oil | £3.50 |
Mix Pickles (v) | £3.00 |
SOUP
Lentil Soup (v) Lentils, onion, coriander & spices | £4.00 |
HOT STARTERS
Jawaneh Grilled chicken wings | £5.00 |
Hummus with Shawarma Chickpeas, sesame paste, Shawarma served with 1 bread | £6.00 |
Falafel (v) Deep fried ground spiced chickpeas with sesame seeds | £5.50 |
Meat Balls Baked minced lamb balls in tomato sauce served with 1 bread | £6.00 |
Batata Harra (v) Fried potatoes cubes seasoned with herbed chilli sauce | £5.00 |
Mosaka (Syrian style) (v) Fried aubergine, tomato sauce, onion, garlic & peppers served with 1 bread | £6.00 |
Rosemary Potato (v) Fried potatoes cubes with rosemary seeds | £5.00 |
Broad Beans (v) Boiled broad beans, lemony tahina sauce & olive oil served with1 bread | £5.00 |
Vine leaves (v) Rice stuffed vine leaves seasoned with Lemon juice | £5.00 |
Lamb Sambousak Deep fried pastry stuffed with minced lamb, onion & parsley | £6.00 |
Cheese Sambousak (v) Deep fried pastry stuffed with cheese & parsley | £5.50 |
Charcoal Grilled
Indulge in the succulent offerings from our charcoal grill. From marinated kebabs to grilled vegetables, these dishes are cooked to perfection over an open flame, infusing them with a unique smokey flavour.
LAMB
Lamb Shish 2 skewers of lamb cubes served with rice | £16.00 |
Kebab Halabi 2 skewers of minced lamb served with rice | £13.50 |
Steak 10z Beef sirloin steak served with chips & pepper sauce | £19.00 |
Lamb Chops Grilled lamb chops served with rice | £16.00 |
CHICKEN
Chicken Shish 2 skewers of chicken cubes served with rice | £13.50 |
Chicken Kufta 2 skewers of minced chicken mixed with diced vegetables served with rice | £12.00 |
Half Grilled Chicken Half grilled chicken on the bone served with rice | £12.00 |
Jawaneh Chicken wings served with rice | £11.00 |
SEAFOOD
Seabass Seabass fillet served with chips | £16.50 |
King Prawns King prawns served with rice | £15.00 |
MIX GRILL
Mix Kufta 1 skewer of minced lamb & 1 skewer of minced chicken served with rice | £12.50 |
Mix Shish Lamb and chicken cubes served with rice | £14.00 |
Mix Grill 1 skewer mix shish, 1 skewer of minced lamb and 1 skewer of mixed chicken | £15.50 |
MIXED GRILLED PLATTERS
(served with Rice, Salad & Garlic Dip)
Platter for 2 2 skewers of mix shish, 1 skewer of kebab halabi, 2 skewers of chicken kufta & chicken shawarma | £31.00 |
Platter for 3 2 skewers of mix shish, 2 skewer of kebab halabi, 2 skewers of chicken kufta & chicken shawarma | £44.00 |
Platter for 4 3 skewers of mix shish, 2 skewer of kebab halabi, 3 skewers of chicken kufta & chicken shawarma | £56.00 |
Platter for 5 4 skewers of mix shish, 3 skewer of kebab halabi, 3 skewers of chicken kufta & chicken shawarma | £70.00 |
Platter for 6 5 skewers of mix shish, 3 skewer of kebab halabi, 4 skewers of chicken kufta & chicken shawarma | £85.00 |
Platter for 7 6 skewers of mix shish, 4 skewer of kebab halabi, 4 skewers of chicken kufta & chicken shawarma | £99.00 |
Shaam Nights Specials
Experience the essence of Shaam Nights with our special dishes that capture the heart of Syrian cuisine. These creations are a true reflection of our culinary expertise and passion.
SHAAM NIGHTS SPECIALS
Lamb Kabsah Stewed lamb on spiced rice served with yogurt cucumber salad | £13.50 |
Lamb Frekeh Stewed lamb on spiced wheat served with yogurt cucumber salad | £13.50 |
Lamb Shank Lamb shank cooked in herb sauce with rice | £14.00 |
Lamb Biryani Spiced rice with mixed veg and lamb served with yogurt salad | £13.50 |
Kubba Labaniya Deep fried two small cylinders, made of crushed wheat dough stuffed with minced meat, dipped in cooked herbed yogurt sauce served with rice | £13.50 |
Lamb Okra Green lamb okra cooked in tomato sauce, onion & coriander served with rice | £13.50 |
Lamb Mosaka (Syrian Style) Stewed lamb, fried aubergine, onion, garlic & sweet peppers cooked in tomato sauce served with rice | £13.50 |
Uzy Surar Baked pastry stuffed with mix of rice, minced lamb, peas and nuts served with a yogurt salad | £13.50 |
Chicken Biryani Spiced rice with mix veg and chicken served with yogurt salad | £11.50 |
Chicken Frekeh Wheat with on the bone half grilled chicken served with yogurt cucumber salad | £13.50 |
Chicken Kabsah Spiced rice with on the bone half grilled chicken served with yogurt cucumber salad | £13.50 |
Chicken Mlokhya Stewed chicken and mlokhya leaves (Similar to Spinach), garlic & coriander served with rice | £11.50 |
SHAWARMA
Chicken Shawarma Dish Roasted slices of chicken legs served with rice | £9.50 |
Chicken Shawarma Wrap Roasted slices of chicken legs wrapped in tortilla bread, served with chips | £9.50 |
ROASTED LAMB
Half Lamb or Whole Lamb Takeaway only, order one day in advance (prices vary upon season, served as whole or half Lamb) |
Vegetarian
For our vegetarian guests, we offer a diverse range of meat-free delights that are bursting with flavour. These dishes showcase the vibrant and aromatic side of Syrian cooking.
Okra (v) Green okra cooked in tomato sauce, onion, and coriander & spices served with rice | £9.50 |
Mosaka (Syrian style) (v) Fried aubergine, tomato sauce, onion, garlic & sweet peppers served with rice | £9.50 |
Vegetarian Biryani (v) Spiced rice with mix veg served with yogurt salad | £9.50 |
Mlokhya (v) Mlokhya leaves (Similar to Spinach), garlic & coriander served with rice | £9.50 |
Salads & Sides
Complement your meal with our delicious side orders, including aromatic rice, fresh bread, and more.
SIDE ORDERS
Plain Rice | £3.00 |
Kabsa Rice | £4.50 |
Biryani Rice Half grilled chicken on the bone served with rice | £5.00 |
Bread | £1.00 |
Chips | £3.50 |
Garlic Dip | £2.00 |
Batata Harra (v) Fried potato cubes seasoned with chilli sauce | £5.00 |
Rosemary Potato (v) Fried potato cubes with rosemary seeds | £5.00 |
Pepper sauce | £1.50 |
SALADS
Shaam Nights Salad (v) Lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, Wild rocket, parsley, olives, seasoned with pomegranate syrup & olive oil | £5.00 |
Rocket Salad (v) Wild rocket, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, seasoned with pomegranate syrup & olive oil | £5.00 |
Feta Cheese Salad (v) Cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese & olives seasoned with pomegranate syrup& olive oil | £5.50 |
Fatoush (v) Lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, roasted bread seasoned with pomegranate syrup & olive oil | £5.00 |
Tabbouleh (v) Parsley, fine chopped tomatoes, crushed wheat, onion, seasoned with pomegranate syrup & olive oil | £4.50 |
Yogurt Cucumber Salad (v) Grated cucumber, mint, garlic & yogurt | £4.00 |
Olives (v) Herbed olives, pomegranate syrup and olive oil | £3.50 |
SIDE SAUCES
Okra (v) Green okra cooked in tomato sauce, onion, and coriander spices | £6.50 |
Mlokhyeh (v) Mlokeyeh leaves (Similar to Spinach), garlic & coriander | £6.50 |
Mosaka (v) Fried aubergine, tomato sauce, onion, garlic & sweet peppers | £5.50 |
Labaniya (v) Cooked yogurt and minced lamb with herbs | £6.50 |
Chilli Sauce (330ml) (v) takeaway only | £5.50 |
Kids Menu
We have a special menu for our little guests, ensuring that even the youngest food connoisseurs can enjoy a taste of Syria.
Chicken Shish Chicken cubes served with rice | £7.50 |
Chicken Kufta One skewer of minced chicken mixed with diced vegetables served with rice | £7.50 |
Meat Balls Baked minced lamb balls in tomato sauce served with rice | £7.50 |
Chicken Shawarma Wrap Roasted slices of chicken legs wrap served with chips | £7.50 |
Kebab Helabi One skewer of minced lamb served with rice | £7.50 |
Drinks & Desserts
Quench your thirst with our selection of refreshing drinks and satisfy your sweet cravings with our delightful desserts.
SMOOTHIES
Polo (Mint & Lemon) | £4.00 |
Melon Juice | £4.00 |
Pineapple Juice | £4.00 |
Mango Juice | £4.00 |
Mango Lassi | £4.00 |
Lemon Juice | £4.00 |
Shaam Nights Mocktail | £4.50 |
Strawberry | £4.50 |
Ayran (salty natural blended yogurt) | £2.50 |
MILK SHAKES
Avocado | £4.50 |
Banana | £4.00 |
SOFT DRINKS & WATER
Coke, Diet Coke, Tango, 7up, Fanta | £2.00 |
Water (Still or Sparkling) | £1.50 |
COFFEE & TEA
Syrian Coffee | £3.00 |
White Coffee | £3.00 |
Black Coffee | £3.00 |
Tea (green, black, mint or cinnamon) | £1.50 |
DESSERTS
Basbousa (semolina, flour, double coconuts, veg oil & milk) | £3.50 |
Baklava (pastry layers stuffed with pistachio nuts and syrup) | £3.50 |
Katayef (cream stuffed pancakes, topped up with syrup & pistachio) | £3.50 |
Ice Cream | £3.50 |
Birthday Dessert Dish Please ask a member of staff for more information |