Shila Kitchen
Café · Middle Eastern · Café & brunchBalmain4.5 (476 Google reviews)
10+ gluten-free dishes
63 dishes are gluten free as served and 2 more can be made gluten free on request, out of 119 dishes on Shila Kitchen’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 70 nut free, 90 dairy free, 72 vegan. Source: balmain.shilakitchen.com.au, read 1 Nov 2026.
Answers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff.
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- Breakfast8am–11:00am (everyday)Breakfastsource
- MenuLunch, Dinnersource
- Specials (Winter and Lunch Specials)Lunchsource
- Click & Collect (Pickup)Takeawaysource
- Tea House (sweets)Dessertsource
| Dish | Gluten | Dairy | Nuts | Egg | Soy | Sesame | Shellfish | Fish | Veg | Vegan | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Persian Tomato OmeletteWith feta cheese, green salad, black olives and slices of cucumber, served with fresh Barbari bread and our house-made jam. (Spicy available | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $25 |
| Spicy Mirza OmeletteScrambled eggs with mirza, green salad, black olives and slices of cucumber, served with fresh Barbari bread. (Non-spicy available) | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $25 |
| 40 Thieves of BaghdadOmelette of bacon, feta cheese, walnuts, tomato, olives, parsley and onion garnished with sesame and date, served with Barbari bread. | ✕contains | ✕contains | ✕contains | ✕contains | ?not stated | ✕contains | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $27 |
| NargesiFried eggs with spinach garnished with somaq, home-made pickles, served with fresh Barbari bread. | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $21 |
| Banana Bread | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $7.50 |
| Butter & JamToasted Barbari bread served with butter and our house-made jam. | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $12 |
| Scrambled Eggs on Persian ToastToasted Barbari bread with butter scrambled eggs. | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $12 |
| Smashed Avocado on Persian ToastGarnished with Persian feta and nigella seeds. | ✕contains | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $13 |
| Kuku Sabzi & FetaA fluffy herb egg frittata baked with fresh herbs, walnuts, and barberries, served with Persian feta, fresh tomato, and cucumber. | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $18 |
| Feta, Ricotta & Spinach BorekServed warm with shiraz salad & olives. | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $16 |
| Potato & Leek BorekServed warm with shallot yoghurt dip. | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $16 |
| Minced Beef BorekServed warm with shallot yogurt dip. | ✕contains | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $16 |
| Cherry BorekServed warm with whipped cream & jam. | ✕contains | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $16 |
| MenuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · balmain.shilakitchen.com.au | |||||||||||
| Shirazi SaladSmall bowl of finely chopped fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and onion with mint and vinegar dressing. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $13 |
| Fattoush SaladGreen leaf salad, cucumber, tomato, capsicum, and parsley tossed in sumac, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses; topped with crunchy pita breGF on request: GF-optional (ask for gluten free version) | ◐can be made free | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $17 |
| Persian PicklesSeasonal fermented vegetables infused with coriander seeds, tarragon, and chilli. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $12 |
| Caspian OlivesGreen olives marinated in mint and garlic, tossed with pomegranate molasses and crushed walnuts, and finished with a sprinkle of Persian hog | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $14 |
| MakdousFermented eggplant with walnut and garlic chopped, served over crunchy pita pieces with Persian yogurt. | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $16 |
| Caramelised ZucchiniZucchini gently cooked with turmeric and caramelised onion, served over crunchy pita pieces with Persian yogurt. | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $16 |
| Stuffed SelectionChef's assortment of stuffed vine leaf, eggplant, zucchini, and cabbage dolmas, each filled with a flavourful blend of rice, onion, and herb | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $16 |
| Spicy HummusCooked mashed chickpeas with tahini and lemon juice finished with chili oil and sumac. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $10 |
| Baba GanoushMashed smoked eggplant with tahini and garlic, finished with sesame and olive oil. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $12 |
| Spinach BoraniCreamy yoghurt, spinach, and caramelised onion finished with fenugreek and olive oil. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $12 |
| Maast KhiarCreamy yoghurt, cucumber, dried mint, walnuts, finished with black currant and rose petals. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $12 |
| Maast MoosirCreamy yoghurt and Iranian shallots finished with sumac and olive oil. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $12 |
| Kashk BademjoonCaramelised onion and eggplant slow cooked with fermented yoghurt, finished with fried dried mint and walnuts. Served warm.Gluten not stated: fried: ask whether the fryer is shared | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $14 |
| MirzaCharred eggplant crushed with tomato then slow-cooked with garlic. Served warm. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $14 |
| Saffron Chicken SaladGrilled chicken fillet marinated in saffron. Served with green leaf salad, delicate slices of almond, and a tangy blend of barberries, fresh | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $32 |
| Koobideh Kabab & BreadGrilled minced lamb resting on a bed of shallot creamy yoghurt, grilled tomatoes, crunchy pita bread with fresh basil, and sliced onion. Gar | ✕contains | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $36 |
| Iranian Kabab ClassicA platter of two skewers: Koobideh (minced lamb) and saffron-marinated chicken fillet, served with saffron rice, grilled tomato, chopped oni | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $38 |
| Chenjeh PlatterGrilled marinated lamb backstrap paired with Baba Ganoush, Caspian olives, grilled tomato, served with sliced onion, parsley, and Lavash breGF on request: GF-optional (ask for gluten free version) | ◐can be made free | ?not stated | ✕contains | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✕contains | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $40 |
| Persian KooftehA rice ball of minced beef, split peas, and fresh herbs; cooked in a traditional tomato sauce, with a Bukhara plum (with seed) at the centre | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $25 |
| Halloumi BaghalaCannellini beans and halloumi cheese cooked in dill, garlic, and turmeric sauce. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $24 |
| Chicken FesenjoonWalnuts and pomegranate molasses cooked gently with chicken Maryland and caramelised onions. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $30 |
| Carrot & PruneCarrots, prunes, and walnuts, slow-cooked in a savoury blend of cinnamon, and cardamom. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $22 |
| Plum & SpinachSpinach cooked with Bukhara plum in a tantalizing sauce of verjuice, and turmeric. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $22 |
| Eggplant & Sour GrapeEggplant, unripened grapes, and tomatoes slow-cooked in a blend of lemon juice, and turmeric sauce. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $22 |
| Beef Gourmet SabziTender beef with Persian herbs, Omani lime, kidney beans and cardamom. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $28 |
| Lamb GheimehSlow cooked lamb with split peas, tomato sauce, Omani lime, rose water and turmeric. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $26 |
| Lamb CeleryTender lamb with celeries in saffron, parsley, and mint sauce. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $26 |
| Rhubarb PorkPork and tangy rhubarb cooked with mint, parsley, turmeric, and lime. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $27 |
| Crispy Pita Bread | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $6 |
| Lavash Bread | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $4 |
| Gluten Free CrackersPrinted as 'Glueten Free Crackers'. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $7 |
| Saffron RiceBasmati rice cooked in two stages, finished with saffron-infused rice. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $9 |
| Jewelled RiceBasmati rice garnished with saffron-infused rice, barberries, orange peel, and pistachio. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $13 |
| Specials (Winter and Lunch Specials)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · balmain.shilakitchen.com.au | |||||||||||
| Osh - Persian Noodle SoupLentils, beans, chickpeas slow cooked in turmeric, cumin, fresh herbs soup, garnished with fermented yogurt, dried mint and caramelised onio | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $18 |
| Chicken Broth SoupChicken broth with cinnamon and turmeric, blended carrot, celery, and garlic; with spinach and potato. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $15 |
| Beef Gourmet Sabzi ComboChoice of stew served with rice & salad. Beef Gourmet Sabzi stew. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $30 |
| Lamb Gheimeh ComboChoice of stew served with rice & salad. Lamb Gheimeh stew. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $30 |
| Lamb Celery ComboChoice of stew served with rice & salad. Lamb Celery stew. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $30 |
| Rhubarb Pork ComboChoice of stew served with rice & salad. Rhubarb Pork stew. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $30 |
| Halloumi Baghala ComboChoice of stew served with rice & salad. Halloumi Baghala stew. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $30 |
| Chicken Fesenjoon ComboChoice of stew served with rice & salad. Chicken Fesenjoon stew. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $35 |
| Carrot & Prune ComboChoice of stew served with rice & salad. Carrot & Prune stew. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $25 |
| Plum & Spinach ComboChoice of stew served with rice & salad. Plum & Spinach stew. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $25 |
| Eggplant & Sour Grape ComboChoice of stew served with rice & salad. Eggplant & Sour Grape stew. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $25 |
| Koobideh PlateA skewer of minced lamb, grilled tomato, chopped parsley-onion and yogurt served with rice. Extra chicken / lamb skewer for $10. | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $23 |
| Saffron Chicken PlateA skewer of saffron chicken fillet with grilled tomato, Shiraz salad and yogurt served with rice. Extra chicken / lamb skewer for $10. | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $23 |
| Click & Collect (Pickup)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · balmain.shilakitchen.com.au | |||||||||||
| Baba GanoushMashed smoked eggplant with tahini and garlic. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $9 |
| HummusCooked mashed chickpeas with tahini and lemon juice. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $6 |
| Kashk BademjoonCaramelised onion and eggplant slow cooked with fermented yoghurt and mint. | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $9 |
| Kuku SabziParsley, coriander, dill, garlic chives, walnuts and barberries baked into a fluffy frittata. | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✕contains | ✕contains | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $9 |
| Maast KhiarCreamy yoghurt, cucumber, dried mint, walnuts. | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $8 |
| Maast MoosirCreamy yoghurt and Iranian shallots. | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $8 |
| MirzaCharred eggplant crushed with tomato then slow-cooked with garlic. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $9 |
| Olives | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $6 |
| Shirazi SaladFinely chopped fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and onion with mint and vinegar dressing. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $7 |
| Spinach BoraniCreamy yoghurt, spinach, and caramelised onion finished with fenugreek. | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $8 |
| Stuffed Vine Leaf | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $2.50 |
| Cabbage Dolma | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $2.50 |
| Eggplant Dolma | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $3 |
| Afghan Bread4 slices of afghan bread. | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $5 |
| Fattoush SaladFreshly-chopped lettuce, cucumber, tomato, capsicum, and parsley tossed in sumac, olive oil, and pomegranate molasses; served with crunchy p | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $16 |
| KadooZucchini gently cooked with turmeric and caramelised onion. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $8 |
| Beef Gourmet Sabzi StewSlow-cooked beef with Persian herbs, Omani lime, kidney beans and turmeric. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $25 |
| Carrot Prune StewTender carrots, prunes and walnuts, slow-cooked in a flavourful blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and caramelised onions. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $20 |
| Chicken Barberries RiceChicken Maryland slow cooked with cinnamon, garlic and tomatoes served with saffron rice, garnished with barberries, slivered orange peel an | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $32 |
| Chicken FesenjoonChicken Maryland slow cooked in traditional walnut pomegranate sauce. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $25 |
| Eggplant Sour Grape StewSlow-cooked eggplant, unripened grapes, and tomatoes in a blend of onions, lemon juice, and turmeric sauce. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $20 |
| Halloumi Baghala StewCannellini beans and halloumi cheese slow-cooked in dill, garlic, and turmeric sauce. | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $20 |
| Lamb Gheimeh StewSlow cooked lamb with split peas, tomato, Omani lime, rose water and turmeric. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $25 |
| Persian KooftehA meatball of split peas, rice, minced beef, and fresh herbs, slow-cooked in a traditional tomato sauce; stuffed with a whole plum (with see | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $15 |
| Plum Spinach StewSlow-cooked Bukhara plum and spinach in a verjuice, turmeric, and caramelized onion sauce. | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $20 |
| Saffron Rice | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $8 |
| Chicken Eggplant & Sour Grape StewChicken Maryland, eggplant, unripened grapes, and tomatoes slow-cooked in a blend of onions, lemon juice, and turmeric sauce. | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $25 |
| Chicken Plum & Spinach StewChicken Maryland slow-cooked with Bukhara plum (with seeds) and spinach in a tantalizing sauce of verjuice, turmeric, and caramelized onions | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $25 |
| Chicken Carrot & Prune StewChicken Maryland with carrots, prunes, and walnuts, slow-cooked in a savory blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and caramelized onions. | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $29 |
| Rhubarb Pork | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $25 |
| Beef Borek | ✕contains | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $12 |
| Cherry Borek | ✕contains | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $12 |
| Potato Borek (out of stock at time of reading) | ✕contains | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $12 |
| Spinach Borek | ✕contains | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $12 |
| Date Slice | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $4.50 |
| Semolina Cake | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $5.50 |
| Halva | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $6.50 |
| Baklava Gift BoxA selection of 6 baklavas in a gift box. | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $33 |
| Ginger Delight | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $4 |
| Mint Delight | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $4 |
| Pistachio Delight | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $4 |
| Rose Delight | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $4 |
| Vanilla Delight | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $4 |
| Kadayif | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $6 |
| Nutella Baklava | ✕contains | ?not stated | ✕contains | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $5.50 |
| Traditional Baklava | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $6 |
| White Chocolate Baklava | ✕contains | ✕contains | ✕contains | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ?not stated | $5.50 |
| Date Cookies | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $13 |
| Iranian Date Box | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $15 |
| Chilli Oil | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $8 |
| Sour Cherry Jam | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $11 |
| Carrot Jam | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $11 |
| Shoor Pickle | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $14 |
| Aged Garlic Pickle | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $45 |
| Caspian Olives (retail) | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $18 |
| Tahini Date Molasses | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✕contains | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $12 |
| Baby Cucumber Pickle | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $15 |
| Nazkhatoon SaucePrinted as 'Nazkhatoon Souce'. | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | ?not stated | $14 |
| Lavashak | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $15 |
| Tea House (sweets)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · balmain.shilakitchen.com.au | |||||||||||
| Date Box | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ?not stated | ?not stated | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | ✓free by default | $15 |
✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains?Not stated
Facts
| Address | Balmain, NSW |
|---|---|
| Area | Inner West |
| Kind | Café · Middle Eastern · Café & brunch |
| Website | balmain.shilakitchen.com.au |
| Google rating | 4.5 from 476 reviews |
| Menu read | 1 Nov 2026 from balmain.shilakitchen.com.au |
| Hours |
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| Map | Open in Google Maps |
What diners say
No diner ratings yet.
Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.
Where this comes from
- balmain.shilakitchen.com.au/breakfastHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
- balmain.shilakitchen.com.au/menuHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
- balmain.shilakitchen.com.au/specialsHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
- balmain.shilakitchen.com.au/tea-houseHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
- balmain.shilakitchen.com.au/s/orderHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
- balmain.shilakitchen.com.au/drinksHTML · read 1 Nov 2026
Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.
Questions about Shila Kitchen
Does Shila Kitchen have gluten-free options?
Yes: 63 dishes are gluten free as served, and 2 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.
Is Shila Kitchen coeliac friendly?
Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.
What can be made gluten free at Shila Kitchen?
Fattoush Salad (GF-optional (ask for gluten free version)); Chenjeh Platter (GF-optional (ask for gluten free version)).
When is Shila Kitchen open?
Monday: 8am–3pm. Tuesday: 8am–3pm. Wednesday: 8am–3pm. Thursday: 8am–9pm. Friday: 8am–9pm. Saturday: 8am–9pm. Sunday: 8am–3pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.