Plant-based Middle Eastern in Glasgow
Vegan at Royâ
Middle Eastern cuisine has always celebrated vegetables, legumes and grains. Our vegan dishes aren't an afterthought — they're some of the most flavourful things we serve.
Naturally vegan
Much of Middle Eastern cuisine has always been plant-based. We're not adapting dishes — we're serving traditions that have been vegan for centuries.
Full flavour
Tahini, pomegranate, sumac, za'atar — our vegan dishes carry the same bold flavours as everything else on our menu.
Real options
Not just a token salad. Real dishes, real portions, real satisfaction.
Our vegan menu
This is our dedicated vegan sharing menu — every dish is plant-based, with vegan feta and vegan mozzarella standing in where needed. We recommend 2–3 plates per person. A full allergen sheet is also available in-restaurant — please just ask.
GF gluten-free · V vegetarian · VG vegan — all our food is halal.
Dips
- HummusVVG£7.95
Beaten chickpeas with lemon, olive oil and tahini, topped with dark caramelised onions & crispy shallots.
- Gheimeh DipVVG£7.95
Slow-cooked yellow split peas with tomato and turmeric, topped with crisp potato straws.
- MuhammaraVVG£7.95
Roasted aleppo peppers with garlic, pomegranate & walnuts.
- Naan Bread Nachos (Mushroom)VVG£13.95
Crisp naan shards with mushroom shawarma, hummus, chilli oil, pickles & herbs.
Mazzeh
- Turkish CigarsVVG£8.95
Fried pastries filled with vegan feta, spinach and Persian dates, with a maple syrup & thyme glaze.
- Mushroom TacosVVG£8.95
Grilled oyster mushrooms with green peppers, pickled shallot, shirazi herb dressing & crumbled vegan feta.
- Lebanese MaghmourVVGGF£9.95
Slow-cooked aubergine and chickpea stew with tomato, garlic, olive oil & mint.
- Beetroot & FetaVVG£9.95
Cumin roasted maple beetroots with vegan feta, pistachios, rocket & crispy chickpeas.
- Fattoush SaladVVG£8.95
Tomato, cucumber, radish and herbs with crisp barbari, sumac & pomegranate molasses dressing.
- Anar BademjanVVG£8.95
Crispy fried aubergine tossed in a sticky pomegranate & chilli glaze, with toasted sesame seeds & spring onion.
- BroccoliVVGGF£6.95
Charred tenderstem broccoli with tahini whip, hazelnut dukkah, preserved lemon & chilli oil.
- Baby Heritage CarrotVVGGF£7.95
Charred baby heritage carrots with harissa maple syrup, carrot-top zhoug, vegan feta & nigella.
Baked
Traditional Middle Eastern sourdough pideh, 7 inch.
- Nabulsi & PepperVVG£12.95
Roasted romano peppers with vegan nabulsi-style cheese, preserved lemon & za'atar oil.
- Fig & FetaVVG£12.95
Candied figs with vegan feta, thyme-infused maple syrup & walnut.
- PestehVVG£12.95
Tomato, pistachio, rosemary, chilli oil & vegan mozzarella.
Sides
- Naan BreadVVG£2.50
- Garlic NaanVVG£3.25
- Saffron RiceVVGGF£5.95
- 'Albaloo' Sweet & Sour Cherry RiceVVGGF£7.95
Grill
All our kebab dishes are grilled on a real charcoal fire and served with pickles and onion salad.
- Oyster Mushroom KebabGFVVG£14.95
Sumac spiced oyster mushrooms grilled on charcoal and served with a spicy date and red pepper sauce — made without the garlic mayo for our vegan menu.
What vegan diners say
“Best vegan food I've had in Glasgow. The mezze was incredible — we ordered more!”
“Finally, a restaurant where my vegan partner and I can both eat well.”
Frequently asked questions
- Do you have a dedicated vegan menu?
- Yes — Royâ has a full dedicated vegan sharing menu of over 20 plant-based dishes, from dips and mezze to charcoal-grilled kebabs and baked flatbreads. We recommend 2–3 plates per person.
- Is Middle Eastern food naturally vegan?
- Much of it, yes. Dishes like hummus, muhammara, ezme and batata harra have been plant-based for centuries — we're serving traditions, not adaptations.
- Do you use dairy substitutes?
- Some dishes on our vegan menu use vegan feta or vegan mozzarella, so favourites like Turkish Cigars, Balal and our baked flatbreads stay fully plant-based.
- Can vegans and non-vegans dine together?
- Absolutely — everything is served sharing-style, so the vegan menu sits happily alongside the à la carte on the same table.
- Are your vegan dishes also gluten-free?
- Several are — they're marked GF on the menu — and we also have a dedicated gluten-free menu. Tell us your requirements when you book.