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 Â£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 Â£2.00
Water
(Still or Sparkling) 
£1.50

COFFEE & TEA

Syrian Coffee£3.00
White Coffee Â£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

Join Us for an Unforgettable Dining Experience