
K U C H
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About K U C H
K U C H is a Persian restaurant on Whiteladies Road in Bristol, where the kitchen builds a menu of around 30 dishes around shared plates and slow cooking. The slow-cooked lamb shoulder anchors it, finished with pomegranate and date molasses and brought to the table with Taftoon flatbread and mirza smoked aubergine dip, so a group can pull the meat apart between them. Other dips arrive with the same flatbread, and broad bean and dill rice sits among the sides alongside Meygoo and Naan-O Paneer. Baklava closes the meal, with tea after it. Service runs from waiting staff at the table, and the owner works the floor too. Reservations are required, and the room fills often. Dogs are welcome, so a walk can end here rather than start somewhere else. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid street parking · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
30 dishes · mains £5–18- Mixed Olives£5.00
- Padron Peppers£6.00
- Adjil£5.00
- Taftoon£4.50
- Meygoo£9.00
- Naan-O Paneer£8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention smoked aubergine mirza dip, slow cooked lamb shoulder, taftoon persian flatbread and fava bean dip.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention smoked aubergine mirza dip, slow cooked lamb shoulder, taftoon persian flatbread and fava bean dip.
Customer Review Summary
The smoked aubergine dip, the mirza, is the dish diners name most, praised for its intensity of flavour and repeatedly paired with the outrageously sized taftoon flatbread for mopping up. Close behind sits the slow cooked lamb shoulder in pomegranate or date molasses, described as fall apart tender with a sweet and sour edge one reviewer had never tasted before. Others single out the fava bean dip, the Meygoo king prawns with spicy sujuk, the prawn and squid rice and baklava with Persian candy floss. Service draws warm mentions, with several noting the owner and waiting staff seating guests even when the room is full, and several suggest booking in advance. The dissent is sharp: one diner found the food tasteless, the rice apparently microwaved and the fish disgustingly salty, after a long wait and what they felt was an unwelcoming greeting. A regular otherwise enthusiastic reviewer notes the generous glug of olive oil can leave dishes feeling slightly oily.
Customer Review Summary
The smoked aubergine dip, the mirza, is the dish diners name most, praised for its intensity of flavour and repeatedly paired with the outrageously sized taftoon flatbread for mopping up. Close behind sits the slow cooked lamb shoulder in pomegranate or date molasses, described as fall apart tender with a sweet and sour edge one reviewer had never tasted before. Others single out the fava bean dip, the Meygoo king prawns with spicy sujuk, the prawn and squid rice and baklava with Persian candy floss. Service draws warm mentions, with several noting the owner and waiting staff seating guests even when the room is full, and several suggest booking in advance. The dissent is sharp: one diner found the food tasteless, the rice apparently microwaved and the fish disgustingly salty, after a long wait and what they felt was an unwelcoming greeting. A regular otherwise enthusiastic reviewer notes the generous glug of olive oil can leave dishes feeling slightly oily.
Featured reviews
- Richard Archer
“We had am impromptu date night here on a Wednesday evening. Saw the reviews were good however never eaten here before. We were absolutely delighted by the food. A little gem of an Iranian restaurant on Whiteladies. For starters we had the …”
- BeccaEatingThings
“Last night, we were lucky enough to return to the scene of the crime, and were blown away by the generosity we were shown with an elaborate Persian feast I am honestly still recovering from. From start to finish, here is what we tried: - Padron pepper with Mast-O Mosir (yogurt dip) and pistachio pesto - Taftoon (Persian flatbread) - Mirza smoked aubergine and feta dip - Naan-O Paneer - Mast-O Khiar (tzatziki style dip) - Ball-e jujeh grilled chicken wings - Meygoo king prawns with spicy sujuk - Mahi Zobidi (whole pomfret dusted with garam masala) - Broad bean and dill rice - Lamb shoulder in pomegranate molasses and sour grape juice - Chicken chanjeh and lamb kofte jonoobi - Baklava with pashmek (Persian candy floss) Everything was freshly cooked with an intensity of flavour that reminded me just how much I love Persian food. Standout dishes included the mixed smoked aubergine, perfect for mopping up with their outrageously sized taftoon, and the lamb shoulder which was fall apart tender with a sweet and sour flavour I’d never had before. Every dish is beautifully presented, with a generous glug of olive oil, which at times felt unnecessary as it could leave the food feeling a little oily, but was nonetheless extremely delicious. I only wish we had left more room for dessert as they looked incredible, but the baklava was a nice sweet touch and paired well with our tea as we digested the feast we’d consumed. One year later, I’m pleased to say my opinions haven’t changed and this is still a gem of a restaurant on Whiteladies Road. I’m super grateful for all these wonderful experiences, and can’t wait to continue showing the best of what our lovely city has on offer”
- Ali Nye
“We ate here today and had the most delicious lunch. We particularly enjoyed the flatbreads, smoked Aubergine dip and the fava bean dip. You must have the slow cooked lamb shoulder with date molasses for your main course! The waitress was very friendly and attentive and the menu was very good value. We will definitely be returning”
- Mariam Alobaidli
“Very bad experience, I have never ever tried such a tastless food . I went with my husband for lunch at about 5 pm , the waitress at the beginning showed unwelcoming attitude, I didn’t know why ! She couldn’t experience something bad in her life and wanted to through it on us !! We had to wait very long time for the starter to arrive and it wasn’t even under expectations, although I said to myself lets give the main course a chance that it might be good , but oh my god it was tasteless , the rice was heated in the microwave, the sabsi was no taste no salt not cooked nothing was good. My husband had fish which was disgustingly salty, also the whole dish didn’t look fresh . I DONT REALLY RECOMMEND SUCH A RESTAURANT TO ANY ONE ATTTT ALLL.”
- Aaron Bush
“A real hidden gem. Great authentic spot. Every dish was bursting with flavour. Incredible service by the owner. Went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and enjoying dinner. Food speaks for itself 10/10, highly recommend! 🥘🥂”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers delivery
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- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves wine
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Location
Restaurants near K U C H
- Pazzo4.72090.1 mi£20–60Reservations
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- Cow & Sow (Clifton)4.81,3470.1 miWheelchair accessible
chateaubriand sharer, sharing steak, beef dripping chips
- Estrella de Tapas4.52660.1 mi£20–30Good for kidsReservations
padrón peppers, churros, patatas bravas
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K U C HGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5472 | — | £20–30 | smoked aubergine mirza dip, slow cooked lamb shoulder, taftoon persian flatbread |
| PazzoReservations | 4.7209 | 0.1 mi | £20–60 | beef shin lasagne, gnocchi, tiramisu |
| Cow & Sow (Clifton)Wheelchair accessible | 4.81,347 | 0.1 mi | — | chateaubriand sharer, sharing steak, beef dripping chips |
| Estrella de TapasGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5266 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | padrón peppers, churros, patatas bravas |
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