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.
Mazzeh
- HummusGFVVG£6.95
Beaten chickpeas with lemon, olive oil, tahini and paprika.
- MuhammaraVVG£6.95
Roasted Aleppo peppers with garlic, pomegranate and walnuts.
- EzmeGFVVG£6.95
Chopped tomatoes, chilli, garlic, herbs, pomegranate molasses.
- BalalVVG£8.95
Spicy, smoky charred corn ribs sprinkled with dukkah & vegan feta.
- Batata HarraGFVVG£6.95
Double cooked potatoes seasoned with coriander, garlic, chilli flakes and served with tomato & garlic sauce. Add Feta 1.95.
- Harissa CauliflowerGFVVG£7.95
Smoky, spicy grilled and roasted harissa cauliflower with hummus, chickpeas, pinenuts and pickled shallots.
- Smoked Aubergine HummusGFVVG£8.95
Hummus, smoked aubergine, caramelised onion, aleppo chilli butter & pine nuts.
- Mushroom TacoVVG£8.95
Grilled oyster mushroom, green peppers, pickled shallot, shirazi herb dressing & crumbled vegan feta.
- Potato TacoVVG£8.95
Crispy potato, smoked corn, roasted chickpeas, herbs & garlic mayo.
- Turkish CigarsVVG£8.95
Fried pastries with vegan feta, spinach and Persian dates served with a maple and rosemary glaze.
- Cucumber SaladGFVVG£9.95
Crushed cucumber and radish, pomegranate, mint, sumac, sesame & verjuice.
- Green Beans bil ZaytGFVVG£7.95
Green beans cooked in tomato, onion, garlic, olive oil, herbs.
- Watermelon SaladGFVVG£8.95
Watermelon, crisp lettuce, radish, toasted walnuts, shaved vegan feta, extra virgin olive oil.
From the Charcoal Grill
- Oyster Mushroom KebabGFVVG£14.95
Sumac spiced oyster mushrooms grilled on charcoal and served with a spicy date and garlic mayo.
Baked
- Pepper BasilVVG£12.95
Slow roasted grilled peppers, basil and pine nuts & vegan mozzarella.
- PestehVVG£12.95
Tomato, onions, pistachio, rosemary, chilli oil & vegan mozzarella.
- Smoked AubergineVVG£12.95
Smoked aubergine, walnuts, vegan feta, basil & vegan mozzarella.
Sides
- Naan BreadVVG£2.50
- Garlic NaanVVG£3.25
- Saffron RiceGFVVG£5.95
- Albaloo Sweet & Sour Cherry RiceGFVVG£7.95
- Pickle PlateVVG£3.95
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.