
Opposite the King's Theatre
Pre-Theatre Menu
Relaxed pre-theatre dining in Glasgow before the show — we'll have you to your seat on time, just 30 seconds from the King's Theatre.
£24.95 for a set menu — choose one dish from each category: one Dip, one Mazzeh, and one Main or Baked. Sides are extra. Supplements apply to selected mains.
Served 2:30–5:30pm, Monday–Friday · In and out in 90 minutes, guaranteed
GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal.
Dips (choose one)
- Mast-o-KhiarGFVincluded
Whipped labneh with crushed cucumber, walnuts, dried rose, mint & raisins.
- HummusVVGincluded
Beaten chickpeas with lemon, olive oil and tahini, topped with dark caramelised onions & crispy shallots.
- Gheimeh DipVVGincluded
Slow-cooked yellow split peas with tomato and turmeric, topped with crisp potato straws.
- MuhammaraVVGincluded
Roasted aleppo peppers with garlic, pomegranate & walnuts.
Mazzeh (choose one)
- Ribeye TatakiGF+£5.95
42-day aged Perthshire ribeye, marinated in kebab spice, seared rare & thinly sliced, with a tamarind & date glaze, crispy garlic chips, toasted sesame & chives.
- Shawarma Croquettesincluded
Lamb neck shawarma & crispy onion croquettes with a saffron potato foam.
- Butternut & Potato CroquettesVincluded
Butternut squash & potato croquettes with roasted pine nuts, in a saffron & potato velouté.
- Turkish CigarsVincluded
Fried pastries filled with feta, spinach and Persian dates, with a honey & thyme glaze.
- Middle Eastern TattiesGFVincluded
Double-cooked baby potatoes with coriander, garlic, herbs & sea salt, served with garlic aioli.
- Beetroot BurrataVincluded
Cumin roasted honey beetroots with creamy burrata, pistachios, rocket & crispy chickpeas.
- Fattoush SaladVVGincluded
Tomato, cucumber, radish and herbs with crisp barbari, sumac & pomegranate molasses dressing.
- Anar BademjanVVGincluded
Crispy fried aubergine tossed in a sticky pomegranate & chilli glaze, with toasted sesame seeds & spring onion.
- Sucuk Scallops+£7.95
Seared scallops with garlic sucuk, chilli butter & preserved lemon, served in the skillet.
- Harissa & Garlic PrawnsGFincluded
Tiger prawns marinated in harissa, lemon zest, garlic & herbs, served in the shell.
- Shawarma Tacosincluded
Lamb or chicken shawarma with tomato, onion, pickles, harissa mayo & sesame.
- Mushroom TacosVincluded
Grilled oyster mushrooms with green peppers, pickled shallot, shirazi herb dressing & crumbled feta.
- Tahchin Rice CakeGFVincluded
Crisp saffron tahchin rice cake with barberries, pistachio & yoghurt.
- Lebanese MaghmourGFVVGincluded
Slow-cooked aubergine and chickpea stew with tomato, garlic, olive oil & mint.
- BroccoliGFVincluded
Charred tenderstem broccoli with tahini whip, hazelnut dukkah, preserved lemon & chilli butter.
- Baby Heritage CarrotGFVincluded
Charred baby heritage carrots with harissa honey, carrot-top zhoug, Persian feta & nigella.
Mains (choose one Main or Baked)
- Kebab TorshGFincluded
Succulent lamb fillet kebab marinated in pomegranate molasses, walnut paste & herbs.
- Joojeh KebabGFincluded
Persian spiced chicken breast fillet marinated in lemon, saffron and olive oil with grilled peppers & onions.
- Spicy Chicken TawookGFincluded
Lebanese spiced chicken thigh kebab with lemon zest, garlic mayo & sumac.
- Koubideh KebabGFincluded
The classic Persian minced lamb kebab cooked on charcoal and served with Persian saffron rice.
- Oyster Mushroom KebabGFVincluded
Sumac spiced oyster mushrooms grilled on charcoal and served with a spicy date and red pepper sauce.
- Iskander SteakGF+£7.95
8oz Rump steak marinated in Turkish spices grilled to your liking and served with a grilled tomato sauce.
- Lamb ChopsGF+£7.95
Tender Persian marinated lamb chops with a 'Shirazi' chimichurri oil.
Baked (choose one Main or Baked)
- Lahmacunincluded
Turkish spiced beef with onion, tomato, parsley & mozzarella.
- Nabulsi & PepperVincluded
Roasted romano peppers with nabulsi cheese, preserved lemon & za'atar oil.
- Fig & FetaVincluded
Candied figs with Persian feta, thyme honey & walnut.
- Shawarma Pidehincluded
Shredded chicken shawarma with toum, pickled chilli & sumac.
- Sucuk Sausageincluded
Garlic sucuk with chilli, onion seeds & aleppo pepper mayo.
Sides (extra)
- Naan BreadVVG£2.50
Freshly cooked light & fluffy naan bread straight out the oven.
- Garlic NaanVVG£3.25
Freshly cooked naan bread smothered in garlic butter.
- Persian 'Barbari' BagelV£4.95
Freshly baked Persian bread topped with sesame seeds.
- Saffron RiceGFVVG£5.95
Fluffy basmati rice steamed with saffron.
- 'Albaloo' Sweet & Sour Cherry RiceGFVVG£7.95
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Good to know
Pre-Theatre FAQs
- How does the pre-theatre menu work?
- £24.95 for a set menu — choose one dish from each: a Dip, a Mazzeh, and a Main or Baked pideh. Sides are extra. Iskander Steak and Lamb Chops carry a £7.95 supplement.
- When is it served?
- Served 2:30–5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Your table is reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- How close are you to the King's Theatre?
- We're directly opposite the King's Theatre on Elmbank Street — a 30-second walk to your seat.
Reserve your pre-theatre table
Tell us your curtain-up time when you book and we'll get you there relaxed and on time.
Groups of 8 or more? Explore our banquet menus or call 0141 332 7906.