Choupan Restaurant (Afghan & Persian Food) Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Choupan Restaurant, a hidden gem on Cheetham Hill Road, where the rich culinary traditions of Afghan and Persian cuisine come alive. Here, each dish tells a story, enhanced by authentic flavors and fresh ingredients.
The menu boasts an array of mouthwatering options. Highlights include the Joojeh—juicy, grilled chicken breast served with aromatic rice or warm naan—perfectly set at £15.00. For meat lovers, the indulgent Mix Kebab offers a sumptuous feast with two skewers of Koubideh, Joojeh, and succulent lamb chops for £42.00. Vegetarians will revel in the Ghormeh Sabzi, a fragrant herb stew that harmonizes with rice for £15.00.
Don’t skip the starters! The Maastomouseer light yogurt dip and the daily Soup of the Day are great preludes to your meal. Each bite at Choupan is a step into the heart of Afghan culture, leaving you craving more.
STARTERS
SOUP OF THE DAY
Made with fresh vegetables and herbs
MAAST-O-KHIAR
Homemade yoghurt mixed with cucumber and herbs
MAAST-O-MOUSEER
Yogurt mixed with chopped shallots
BUORANI (served warm)
Fried aubergines in tomato sauce and yogurt
HUMMUS
Mashed chickpeas, garlic, sesame seed paste and olives
MIRZA GHASEMI (served warm)
Grilled aubergines mixed with eggs, tomatoes & garlic
KOUBIDEH
Two skewers of minced lamb served with rice or naan
BAARG
A skewer of tender lamb fillet served with rice or naan
JOOJEH (BONELESS)
A skewer of diced pieces of chicken breast served with rice or naan
JOOJEH (ON THE BONE)
Six pieces of chicken on the bone served with rice or naan
MIX KEBAB
Two skewers of Koubideh (7), One skewer of Joojeh (9) and five pieces of lamb chops (13), served with 2 rice or naan
MAKHSOOS
One skewer of Baarg (8) and one skewer of Koubideh (7), served with rice or naan
CHOUPAN KABAB (LAMB CHOPS)
Five pieces of lamb chops marinated in saffron, served with rice or naan
GHAFGHAZI
One skewer of diced pieces of chicken and lamb served with rice or naan
JOOJEH-MAKHSOOS
One skewer of Joojeh (9) and one skewer of Koubideh (7), served with rice or naan
DUPIYAZA
Pieces of lamb cooked with onions and green peppers, served with rice or naan
MANTOO
Steamed dumplings filled with minced lamb, onions and herbs. Topped with tomato sauce and yogurt
QABLI POLO
Lamb shank served with palaw rice, topped with a layer of carrot strips and raisins
BAGHALI POLO
Lamb shank served with dill and broad bean rice
ZERESHKPOLO
Half portion of chicken served with a mixture of pan-fried barberries, onions and rice
KHORESHT-E-GHEIMEH
Diced lamb, split beans and dried lime stew, topped with fried potatoes. Served with rice
GHORMEH SABZI
Diced lamb, red kidney beans, dried lime and herbs stew. Served with rice