Welcome to AliQapu
Welcome to AliQapu Persian Restaurant, where the warmth of family tradition meets the excitement of culinary innovation. For four generations, our family has delighted in serving not just meals, but moments of joy and connection. As you explore our menu, know that each dish is a heartfelt creation, crafted with care and inspired by our rich culinary heritage.
Beyond our exquisite culinary offerings, AliQapu is pleased to provide a dedicated function room for your special celebrations. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or any joyous occasion, our space is crafted to enhance your moments of celebration with warmth and sophistication.
Our commitment extends beyond the kitchen; it's about creating an atmosphere where you feel at home, where every bite is a testament to the passion that has fuelled our journey. As you indulge in the delectable offerings on our menu, we hope you savour not just the flavors but the stories that come with each dish.
Here at AliQapu, you're not just a customer – you're an extension of our family.
Entrée
PERSIAN DIPS
$24.90
(A platter of three dips served with Persian bread)
Mast-o-Khiar - Greek style yoghurt mixed with grated cucumber, walnuts & touch of mint and salt.
Salad Olovieh - A cold Persian salad which is a combination of chicken breast, eggs, gherkins, green peas, lemon juice, olive oil, potato and mayonnaise sauce.
Hummus- spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic
Add Mirza Ghasemi +$5.0
MIRZA GHASEMI DIPS
$18.50
Vegetarian dish made with smoked eggplant, garlic, tomato, olive oil & onion. Served with Persian bread and salad on the side.
SALAD OLOVIEH
$18.50
Cold Persian salad which is a combination of chicken breast, potato, eggs, gherkins, green peas, lemon juice, olive oil and mayonnaise. Served with Persian bread and salad on side.
MAST-O-KHIAR DIPS
$10.90
Greek style yoghurt mixed with grated cucumber, walnuts & touch of mint and salt served with Persian bread.
SALAD SHIRAZI
$10.90
A popular Persian salad made with finely chopped cucumber, tomato, red onion, lemon dressing, extra virgin olive oil & a touch of mint and salt.
SEASONAL SALAD
$15.00
Mix salad, cucumber, tomato, baby corn.corn canals, beetroot, carrot served with special homemade dressing.
FRIES
$10.50
Potato fries served with tomato sauce.
The memory of a great meal stays with you long after the table’s been cleared. That’s why we use only the freshest and finest ingredients like free range, 100% Australian beef, grass fed, hormone & antibiotic free chicken, and locally sourced produce.
(Options of half rice and half salad are available for all the kebabs)
Kebabs
10. KUBIDEH KABAB
$31.90
Two skewers of lamb shoulder & beef minced kebab, marinated in grated onion, salt and pepper. Served with grilled tomato, rice and garnished with saffron
11. JUJEH KABAB
$32.90
A skewer of BBQ chicken kebab, marinated in onion, lemon juice, saffron, mix herbs, olive oil & yoghurt. served with rice and grilled tomato garnished with saffron.
12. BARG KABAB
$36.00
This unique grass-fed eye fillet kebab is the most popular Persian kebab which is seasoned with salt, pepper and onion. A skewer of eye fillet kebab served with rice and grilled tomato garnished with saffron.
13. BAKHTIARI KABAB
$36.90
Bakhtiari kebab is a combination of seasoned lamb fillet, marinated chicken, red capsicum & onion on a skewer served with rice and grilled tomato.
14. SOLTANI KABAB
$42.00
Eat like a king with this combination of Barg and Kubideh Kabab. served with rice and grilled tomato garnished with saffron.
15. MAKHSOOS KABAB
$36.00
A combination of Jujeh and Kubideh kabab. Served with rice and grilled tomato, garnished with saffron.
16. LAMB CUTLET
$39.90
A skewer of French cut Australian lamb cutlets seasoned with salt, pepper, olive oil & oregano, served with rice and grilled tomato garnished with a touch of saffron.
17. LAMB FILLET
$36.90
A tender skewer of Australian lamb fillet which has been selected with obsession seasoned with oregano, olive oil, salt & pepper, served with rice and grilled tomato.
CLASSICAL PERSIAN DISHES
19. KHORESHT-E GHEYMEH
$27.90
Slow cooked tomato-based stew with yellow split peas, dried lime, lean diced lamb, garnished with French fries. Served with rice & a touch of saffron.
20. KHORESHT-E GORMEH SABZI
$27.90
A slow cooked stew of sautéed fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley and onions) special seasonings, kidney beans, dried lime and lean diced lamb served with a side of rice garnished with saffron.
21. ZERESHK POLO
$29.90
A colorful dish made with chicken, rice, barberries served with a side of special chicken sauce and a touch of saffron.
22. BAGHALI POLO
$37.90
A side of green rice (rice with dill & broad beans) comes with two pieces of tender slow cooked lamb shank.
23. DIZI SANGI
$32.00
The oldest Persian recipe that goes back to many years ago. This unique dish contains: boneless Australian diced lamb, tomato, potato, chickpeas and beans cooked for over eight hours. It comes with Persian bread and pickles on side.
You can get help from your host to enjoy this unique dish.
VEGETARIAN
24. ADAS POLO
$26.00
Rice dish made with lentils, touch of cinnamon, salt, pepper & saffron. Served with fried raisins, dates & shirazi salad on side.
25. KASHK-E BADEMJAN
$26.00
A rich dish of fried eggplant, dried onion, mashed walnuts, and a traditional Persian sauce called kashk, served with Persian bread on side.
26. MIRZA GHASEMI
$26.00
Vegetarian dish made with smoked eggplant, touch of garlic, tomato, egg, onion and olive oil served with rice, salad & a few pieces of Persian bread.
DESSERT
PERSIAN ICE CREAM
$9.90
Persian Ice Cream made from milk, eggs, sugar, rose water, saffron, vanilla and pistachios. It’s also called Bastani Sonnati "traditional ice cream"
FALOODEH SHIRAZI
$9.90
Is an Iranian traditional cold dessert consisting of vermicelli noodles made from corn starch or rice, mixed in a semi-frozen syrup made from sugar and rose water then finished with a touch of lemon juice and cherries on top.
Mix of Ice cream and Faloodeh
$10.90
SWEETS PLATTER
$11.50
Mix platter of Baklava, Turkish delight and persian fairy floss.
BEERS
Asahi (Japan) $8.00
VICTORIA BITTER (Australia) $8.00
Heineken (Netherlands) $8.00
Crown Lager (Australia) $8.00
Pure Blonde (Australia) $8.00
Corona (Mexico) $8.00
Warm Beverages
$4.00
Latte, Cappuccino, Hot chocolate, Short black,
Short macchiato, Long Black, Long macchiato, Mocha.
Persian Tea $3.00
(per person), Earl Grey tea with flavor of cardamom.
Herbal and flavored teas are also available please ask your host if you would like to try any of them.
Sparkling Wines
Sparkling Cuvee Brut $29.90
Sparkling Cuvee Brut 200ml $9.90
Red Wines
Our wine range is carefully selected from premium Australian and New Zealand wine producers.
Shiraz Coonawarra
Glass $7.50 Bottle $39.90
Shiraz Clare Valley
Glass $7.50 Bottle $39.90
Shiraz Heathcote
Glass $7.50 Bottle $39.90
Pinot Noir Yarra Valley
Glass $7.50 Bottle $39.90
AliQapu Wine collection is a unique gift idea for your loved ones with the Persian touch.
White Wines
Chardonnay Barossa Valley
Glass $7.50 Bottle $29.90
Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Glass $7.50 Bottle $29.90
Rose Victorian reserver
Glass $7.50 Bottle $29.90
SOFT DRINKS
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke no sugar, Fanta, Lemonade, Lift, Mineral water or soda, Dry Ginger Ale
Glass $4.00 Jug $10.90
Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Pineapple Juice & Pomegranate Juice.
Glass $4.00 Jug $10.90
Doogh (It’s an Iranian national soft drink made out of yoghurt, dried mint, salt & water.)
Glass $4.00 Jug $10.90
Banquet
$60.00 per person
Entree
Persian Dips
(A platter of three dips served with Persian bread)
Mast-O-Kiar
Greek style yoghurt mixed with grated cucumber, walnuts & touch of mint and salt.
Salad Oliveh
A cold Persian salad which is a combination of potato, chicken breast, eggs, gherkins, green peas, lemon juice, olive oil and mayonnaise sauce.
Hummus
spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic
Dessert
Persian Tea with Sweets
No substitutions
Main Meals
Chef's choice of Lamb, Beef and Chicken kabab skewers served with saffron rice, salad and grilled tomatoes.
Selection of
Khoresht-e Gheymeh
Slow cooked tomato-based stew with lean diced lamb, yellow split peas, dried lime, garnished with French fries.
Or
Khoresht-e Ghormeh Sabzi
A slow cooked stew of sautéed fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley and onions)lean diced lamb, special seasonings, kidney beans and dried lime.
to share between the guests on the table with an amazing presentation.
Please note: chef will decide how many of each kebab, lamb shanks &chicken to serve depending on the number of orders.
*photo above: Banquet for 12
* Minimum order per table (80% of the number of guests)
Contact us
We recommend groups of 12+ to order banquet or call us to arrange the best option for you so we can provide our best service.
Trading Hours
Monday & Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday to Friday | 17:30-21:00
Saturday Lunch | 12:00-14:30, Dinner | 17:30-21:00
Sunday Lunch | 12:00-14:30, Dinner | 17:30-21:00
Please note for dinner our kitchen closes at 21:00 and for lunch at 14:30
Important dining information
We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time, otherwise we may give your table away.
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