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MAZZEH / APPETIZERS
(VEGAN) Marinated Olives (Zeitun Parvardeh)
Angelica, garlic, pomegranate molasses, olives & walnuts. Served with warm barbari bread)(VEGAN) Smoked Eggplant (Mirza Ghasemi)
Smoked eggplant, roast tomato & garlic crisps - served with warm nigella seed barbari breadYOGURT & ELEPHANT GARLIC (mast o moseer)
Slow pressed yogurt, Iranian elephant garlic, mint - served with warm barbari bread.Roasted Eggplant (kashk E bademjaan)
Oven roasted Asian eggplant, fried mint, caramelized onions, turmeric & whey - served with warm barbari breadCucumber Yogurt (mast o khiar)
Yogurt, cucumber, damask rose, mint, raisin, walnut & scallions - served with warm barbari breadCheese Plate (Nan o Paneer)
Sheep’s milk cheese, walnuts, made in-house sour cherry jam, fresh herbs, cucumbers & barbari bread.Grilled Beef Side Rib
Grilled beef side rib with a pomegranate molasses glaze & scallions.Persian Fresh Herb & Noodle Soup (aash e reshteh)
A hearty thick soup with Persian noodles, mint, cilantro, parsley, chives, caramelized onions, whey, and legumes.(VEGAN) Hummus with sumac
Our in house hummus with organic tahini and sumac / served with flat bread.Noodle Soup (Aash e Reshteh)
A beautiful thick soup with fresh herbs, legumes, and caramelized onions.SALADS
(VEGAN) Banu Salad
Arugula, sumac, radish, scallion, pomegranate & fresh herbs.(VEGAN) Lentil Salad
Lentils, parsley, scallions, onion crisps, lemon & olive oil.Beet Salad
Roasted beets, mint, Persian feta cheese & microgreens.(VEGAN) Shirazi Salad
Diced tomato, cucumber, onion & lemon.MAINS
Ground Sirloin Skewer
1 skewer grilled ground sirloin, roasted tomato, sumac, fresh herbs, wrapped in lavash bread.Banu Koobi Burger
Grilled 7oz chuck, brioche bun, onions, roasted tomato, fresh herbs, sumac, Persian pickles.Everyday is Koobideh
2 skewers of grilled ground sirloin, tomato, fresh herbs, onion & sumac - served with fluffy saffron basmati riceFresh Herb Beef Stew (Gormeh Sabzi)
Braised beef, sun dried lime, legume, fenugreek, parsley, chives, cilantro, spinach & fluffy saffron basmati rice.Grilled Saffron Chicken (Joujeh Kabob)
Grilled chicken breast, saffron, yoghurt, fresh herbs & sumac - served with fluffy saffron basmati riceGrilled Ontario Lamb
Grilled Ontario lamb rack, pressed yoghurt, lemon or crushed walnut & pomegranate molasses marinade.Turmeric & Split Pea Stew (Khoresht e Gheymeh)
Yellow split peas, beef, dried lime, Omani lemon, tomato, turmeric, saffron rice & match stick fries.Persian 5 Spice Braised Lamb Shank
Nutmeg, cardamom, cumin, damask rose, and cinnamon braised Ontario lamb shank with dried apricot. Topped off with crisped onion and served with saffron rice.Vegan Okra Eggplant Stew (Khoresht e bamiyeh bademjan)
Okra, eggplant, turmeric, tomato & saffron rice.Pomegranate Beef Tenderloin (Kabob Torsh)
7 ounce grilled filet, crushed walnut and pomegranate molasses marinade served with grilled tomato, sumac, fresh herbs and saffron basmati rice.Barberry Rice & Chicken (zereshk polo murgh)
Slow braised saffron & turmeric chicken, saffron barberry rice .Grilled beef tenderloin (Chenjeh)
7oz grilled beef tenderloin in a yogourt citrus marinade. Served with saffron basmati rice, grilled tomato, sumac and fresh herbsFAM JAM
Fam Jam
Lentil salad, yogurt, shirazi salad, ground sirloin x 2, saffron chicken x 1, beef tenderloin x 1 & saffron basmati rice. Serves 4-5 persons.SIDES
Saffron Rice
(VEGAN) Barberry Rice
Sweet and sour barberries and saffron basmati rice.Fresh Herbs
Torshi
Barbari Bread
MARKET ITEMS
Organic apple balsamic vinegar
USDA organic apple balsamic vinegarBanu organic sour cherry preserve
We use St. Catharines, Niagara sour cherries and no preservatives with minimal sugar for a perfect blend of sweet and tart.Organic pickled vegetables (Torshi)
Banu made organic pickled vegetables with eggplant, cauliflower, celery, carrot, angelica, nigella seeds.Barberries (zereshk)
Barberries from Iran AKA Zereshk - this beautifully tart berry is indigenous to Iran and is perfect for stews and rices and salads - also available in smaller sizes.Halloumi cheese
Pasteurized halloumi cheese from Lebanon - vacuum sealed.Grape leaves
Galil Turkish grape leaves - pivotal ingredient for making stuffed grape leaves or dolmeh.Kosher chick peas
Kosher chick peas from IsraelOrganic pomegranate balsamic
100% USDA organic pomegranate balsamic vinegarOrganic pomegranate syrup
USDA Organic Pomegranate shrubOrganic quince balsamic
100% USDA organic quince balsamic vinegarPersian Pistachio Nougat
Persian Nougat with rose water, pistachio, honey. AKA Gaz e Asli from Isfahan, Iran. Sweet and nutty goodness!Persian Pickles
Persian style pickled mini cucumbers in a tarragon brineRose water
Distilled rose water from IranOrganic sour cherry nectar
Organic sour cherry nectar from Iran (no sugar added)Organic Tahini
USDA Organic 100% ground sesamePersian noodles
These noodles are much more robust than pasta noodles. They are saltier and have more starch. Perfect for potage and thick soups.Rose petal preserve
Confiture rose petal preserve from IranGreen olives Lebanon
Green olives from Lebanon in brine and peppersExtra virgin olive oil Lebanon
Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil from LebanonTea
Large black loose leaf Ceylon tea with cardamomSun dried limes
Sun dried limes from Iran's southern coastal regionTomato Paste
Tomato paste from IranGhee
Large organic animal fat ghee from Kermanshah, Iran.Persian whey paste (small)
Part of the cheese making process. This creamy and salty paste makes a perfect addition to salad dressings, dips, stews, and soups. 250 grams.Banu Tea Blend
Ceylon Earl Grey with cardamom and rose petal.Lavash flat bread
Folded lavash flat breads (2 massive circles) from Lavash Bread HouseSesame Melba Toast
Kosher sesame Melba toast - product of ItalyClassic Melba Toast
Kosher classic Melba toast - product of ItalyHerb Tapenade
Amazing herb tapenade from northern Iran.Quince Jam
Quince Jam - product of IranCardamom Tea
16 oz. Black Cardamom Ahmed Tea / UK productOrganic Citron Jam
Amazing Citron jam from Iran. 280ml.Saffron (1 gram)
Award winning Saharkhiz saffron from Iran. 1 gramSaffron (2grams)
Award winning Saharkhiz saffron from Iran. 2 gramsLarge Pomegranate Molasses
24 oz. pomegranate molassesSmall Pomegranate Molasses
11.6 oz small pomegranate molassesGreen Raisins
Green raisins from Iran / 300gr.Sun dried figs
300 gr. sun dried figs from IranWhite Mulberries
Sun dried white mulberries from Iran (toot toot) / 300 gr.Iranian Plums (Aloo)
454 gr. sun dried plums perfect for stewsPistachios from Iran
Roasted pistachios with saffron from Iran / 400 gr.Buram Organic Honey and Comb
Organic honey in the comb from Germany / 750gr. / cradled in a wooden box - this stuff is a dream.Organic Mazafati Dates
Velvety black emerald dates from Iran's southern coastal region - box contains approx. 50 datesDRINKS
Bottled Coca-Cola
250 ml coca-cola bottleBottled ginger ale
Canada Dry bottled ginger ale 237 ml.Woodhouse IPA
Woodhouse Ontario IPA 473ml. 6.0 percentMoretti Italian
500 ml Moretti 4.7 percentChateau Ksara Lebanon 2017
Beautiful Lebanese red from the Bekaa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah offers dark fruit framed by earth, mineral and spice.YOGURT DRINK / DOOGH
Carbonated yogourt drink from Iran (doogh e abali)ACEHILL Pineapple lager
Toronto’s own ACEHILL breweries newest creation. This pineapple lager is light and refreshing and easy to pound back. 355 ml can / 5%BANU GEAR
Banu Tote Bag
100% cotton and machine washableBanu Hat
100% cotton machine washableBANU T-shirt
S, M, L, XL Fruit of the Loom 100% cotton please specify your sizeBANU LONG SLEEVE T
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