A MESSAGE FROM MARWAN

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2 A MESSAGE FROM MARWAN The new menu at Koukash embodies everything I love about food as I genuinely believe there is nothing better than sitting down with friends and family to enjoy wonderfully prepared ingredients cooked to perfection by fantastically talented chefs. Since arriving in Liverpool in 1976 I have been fortunate enough to have travelled extensively, experiencing a wide variety of dishes from every corner of the globe, and now I have brought together a selection of my favourites for you to enjoy; while also adding my own special twist of course. I just hope you will enjoy them as much as my family and I and we can t wait to welcome you to Koukash very soon.

3 LIGHT BITES All are served with a house dressed salad Koukash lamb wrap 8.50 Soft tortilla with lamb, chick pea hummus, tzatziki and cucumber These wraps are fresh, full of flavour and lightly spiced, just like my mother used to make when I was a boy Vegetable club sandwich (V) 7.00 Roasted seasonal vegetables, selected herbs topped with melted goats cheese We have reinvented the classic club sandwich for a new healthier choice Borsari Cabernet Sauvignon 175ml , 250ml , Bottle Jean Luc Colombo Picpoul De Pinet Les Girelles 175ml , 250ml , Bottle Koukash falafel wrap (V) 8.50 Soft beetroot tortilla with falafel, chick pea hummus, chopped tomato and cucumber Traditional home-made falafel wonderful at any time on a warm sunny day, I used to look forward to going to Dubai to eat these and now I can have them all the time in Liverpool Monte Verde Sauvignon Blanc 175ml , 250ml , Bottle

4 STARTERS & SMALL PLATES All our small plates are designed to share with family and friends, creating an authentic Mediterranean feeling of great food and great atmosphere. Calamari 7.50 Fried squid with garlic lemon aioli mayonnaise and lime caviar Haloumi sticks (V) 6.50 Spiced crumb coated cheese served with chilled pimento dipping sauce and picked leaves Baba ganoush (V) 6.00 Charred aubergine with warm pita bread Hummus (V) 4.50 Chick pea hummus with olive oil and roasted chickpea and pita bread to dip Home-made fishcakes 6.00 Fresh Salmon crushed new potatoes with dill and fresh herbs Falafel (V) 6.00 Five traditional Levantine chickpea fritter Mediterranean dipping platter (V) Lebanese house falafel, kibbeh, hummus, spicy chick peas and pomegranate syrup Recommended with Bubbles Sant Orsola Prosecco 125ml , Bottle

5 MAINS & GRILLS Lamb Yaourtlou kebab Lamb kebab served on warm pita bread with yoghurt, spiced red sauce and dusted with smoked paprika This is my favourite Greek kebab, a simple yet warming dish that reminds me of sunsets and al fresco dining Red Knot Shiraz 175ml , 250ml , Bottle Beef burger with apple slaw gram beef burger, topped sliced tomato, Egyptian gem lettuce, onion marmalade served with apple slaw and chunky chips I love a great burger, but I had never tried it with apple slaw until our Head Chef recommended it. Trust me you will have it again! Pablo Old Wine Garnacha 175ml , 250ml , Bottle Minute steak with chunky chips English minute sirloin served with tomato flat mushroom, peri peri onion rings, hand cut chips, watercress Perfect at lunchtime, tender with lots of flavour just enough to see you through to the evening Fish and chips Crispy beer battered Haddock fillet, hand cut chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce and charred lemon My favourite on a Friday, with a glass of Pinot Grigio the classic British culture dish Cabernet Sauvignon 175ml , 250ml , Bottle Marchesini Pinot Grigio 175ml , 250ml , Bottle

6 Char-grilled ribeye steak Char-grilled 10oz Steak, chunky chips, sautéed wild mushrooms, black garlic and house salad My butcher s favourite cut, elegant and full of favour, mother-nature at her best Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza 175ml , 250ml , Bottle Seafood linguine King prawn, mussels, calamari, white fish, fresh tomato and chilli I first tried this when at Mondello Beach Siciliy in 1985, it is still my favourite dish today Jean Luc Colombo Picpoul De Pinet Les Girelles 175ml , 250ml , Bottle Marwan s Scouse Koukash bar and grills own version of Scouse with the addition of middle-eastern selected spices and bread When I first came to Liverpool in 1976, this was the first meal a close friend cooked for me, over time my wife and I have added traditional middle-eastern influence to spice up the classic local dish oh and for the record it must be lamb not beef with Scouse! Monte Verde Merlot 175ml , 250ml , Bottle House salad 9.50 Seasonal leaves topped with avocado, pomegranate, feta, citrus and tahini vinaigrette add chicken or salmon 3.50 Perfect for those watching the scales but not wanting to miss the flavours Recommended with bubbles Sant Orsola Prosecco 120ml , Bottle SIDES 3.50 Hand cut chips, Sweet potato chips, Peri Peri onion rings, Seasonal Vegetables

7 SWEETS Charlotte Monte Carlo 7.50 Chocolate mousse with a rum and white ganache This dessert reminds me of sitting on Monte Carlo marina and enjoying a relaxing evening watching the glitterazzi drive by Chargrilled Pineapple 7.50 Sweet caramelized pineapple with coconut cream and a chocolate crumble There is nothing better than the flavours of this dessert on a hot summers evening, I first had this as child when in Beirut Portokalopita 6.50 Filo pastry soaked in fresh orange with a homemade vanilla ice cream When I think of this dish, I think of a big family party with everyone wrestling to get the first portion and the last

8 YOUNG KOUKASH GUESTS Children s meals include a main course and a dessert Chicken goujons with chips and side salad Two egg omelette with cheese and ham served with salad Club sandwich with tomato, cucumber and cheese DESSERT Babyccino with ice cream and biscuit 9.95