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Inside the King's Theatre, Glasgow — directly opposite Royâ

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.
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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.