Nikan Rooftop Cafe & Lounge

Café · Café & brunchRyde4.9 (140 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

54 dishesmenu read 1 Novnikan.com.au

Always confirm with staff

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Same menu as Nikan, read once for every branch.

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Kashk O Bademjan$16
Eggplant sautéed with garlic & walnut, kashk, fried onion and dried mint.
Likely dairy, nuts (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Mirza Ghasemi$16
Grilled eggplant with sautéed onion, garlic, tomato & capsicum.
Barley Soup$14
Barley, chicken, carrots, onion, tomato paste, topped with coriander.
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists barley): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Chicken Wings BBQ$14
Marinated chicken wings with vegetables & spices.
Dolma$12
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, onion & olive oil.
Mast O Mousir$12
Yogurt mixed with diced shallot & garlic.
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Mast O Khiar$12
Yogurt with chopped cucumber & dried mint.
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Borani$12
Yogurt mixed with garlic & spinach.
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Garden Salad$16
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato with Nikan dressing.
Salad Shirazi$14
Diced cucumber, tomato, onion, lime juice & dried mint.
Zeytoon Parvarde$16
Olives with pomegranate paste, walnut, olive oil, herbs & spices.
Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Mixed Pickles$12
Assorted Persian pickles.
Aged Pickled Garlic$9
Traditional aged pickled garlic (Sir Torshi).
Fesenjoon$32
Chicken in pomegranate-walnut sauce, served with rice.
Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Ghormeh Sabzi$28
Diced lamb, sautéed herbs, dried lime & kidney beans, with rice.
Gheymeh Bademjoon$28
Split peas, tomato paste, beef & fried eggplant, with rice.
Gheymeh Sib Zamini$28
Split peas, tomato paste, beef & fried potato, with rice.
Kubideh Kebab$24
Two skewers lamb & beef mince. (No rice / With rice). Extra skewer $12.
Joojeh Kebab$26
Chicken thigh fillet marinated in lemon & saffron. (No rice / With rice).
Barg Kebab$31
One skewer lamb backstrap. (No rice / With rice).
Chenjeh Kebab$37
Lamb backstrap pieces. (No rice / With rice).
Shishlik Kebab$43
One skewer loin chop. (No rice / With rice).
Soltani Kebab$39
One Kubideh + one Barg. (No rice / With rice).
Shahi Kebab$35
One Joojeh + one Kubideh. (No rice / With rice).
Bakhtiari Kebab$32
Mixed lamb backstrap & chicken fillet. (No rice / With rice).
Momtaz Kebab$41
One Joojeh + one Barg. (No rice / With rice).
Nikan Special Kebab$50
One Joojeh + one Kubideh + one Barg.
Barramundi Kebab$44
Marinated barramundi skewer, herb rice & pickled garlic.
Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists barramundi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Trout Fish (Fried)$46
Fried trout with herb rice & aged pickled garlic. (No/With rice).
Likely fish (our guess). Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, trout): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Dizi Sangi$40
Lamb/beef, chickpeas, beans, potato, dried lime; served with bread.
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Lubia Polo$29
Rice with green beans, tomato paste & minced lamb.
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh$29
Saffron rice with barberries, nuts & fried chicken.
Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists nut, nuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Baghali Polo ba Mahiche$39
Herbed rice with broad beans & lamb shank.
Baghali Polo ba Morgh$35
Herbed rice with broad beans & fried chicken.
Baghali Polo ba Gardan$42
Herbed rice with broad beans & slow-cooked lamb neck.
Gheymeh Nesar$37
Saffron rice, barberries, almonds, pistachio, fried carrot, slow-cooked lamb.
Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, almonds, pistachio): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Chicken Tahchin$39
Crispy saffron rice cake with fried chicken.
Lamb Tahchin$44
Crisp saffron rice cake with slow-cooked lamb & nuts.
Likely nuts (our guess). Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Family Plate
Large family combination platter.
Sour Chicken Stew$29
Slow-cooked chicken, herb sauté & pomegranate kernels. (No/With rice).
Crispy Bread Covered Lubia Polo$32
Oven-cooked minced beef, onions, green beans, tomato; tadig style.
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Crispy Persian Spaghetti$32
Spaghetti with minced lamb, capsicum & mushrooms, crispy bread base.
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti, bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Persian Spaghetti$27
Spaghetti with minced lamb, capsicum & mushrooms.
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Lamb Neck Broad Bean Tahchin$46
Chef's special rice cake with lamb neck & broad beans.
Eggplant & Mushroom Tahchin$37
Vegetarian rice cake with eggplant, yogurt & saffron.
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Okra & Mushroom Stew$28
Okra, mushroom, capsicum & tomatoes; saffron rice optional.
Ghormeh Sabzi with Celery & Mushroom$23
Celery, mushroom, parsley, mint; saffron rice optional.
Baklava$12
Traditional Persian baklava.
Likely gluten, nuts (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists baklava): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Qutab (Ghotab)$5
Classic Persian sweet pastry.
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Halwa$12
White flour, sugar, saffron, oil (traditional).
Likely gluten (our guess). Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Sholeh Zard (Yellow Rice Pudding)$12
Rice, sugar, saffron, butter; traditionally cooked.
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Faloudeh$13
Traditional vermicelli rosewater dessert.
Faloudeh & Ice Cream$15
Faloudeh served with ice cream.
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)
Ice Cream$16
Persian-style ice cream.
Likely dairy (our guess). Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (nikan.com.au)

Drinks

Tea (Black/Green)$5
Choice of black tea or green tea.
Orange Juice$12
Fresh orange juice.
Apple Juice$12
Fresh apple juice.
Family Doogh$18
Large family-size beverage option.
Small Doogh$10
Traditional yogurt drink.
Soft Drink (Can)$5
Assorted canned soft drinks.
Soft Drink (Family)$16
Family size soft drink.

Good to know

Café

Vegetarian dishes (19)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 19 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
Vegan dishes (6)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: 6 vegan dishes marked on the menu

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	Level 2/100 Blaxland Rd, Ryde NSW 2112, Australia
Area	Ryde & Northern Districts
Kind	Café · Café & brunch
Phone	+61 2 9807 2288
Website	nikan.com.au
Google rating	4.9 from 140 reviews
Menu read	1 Nov 2026 from nikan.com.au
Drinks list	7 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours	MondayClosed Tuesday6pm–midnight Wednesday6pm–midnight Thursday6pm–midnight Friday12pm–midnight Saturday8am–midnight Sunday8am–midnight
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

nikan.com.au/en/menu/HTML · read 1 Nov 2026
nikan.com.au/fa/menu/HTML · 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 Nikan Rooftop Cafe & Lounge

Does Nikan Rooftop Cafe & Lounge have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Nikan Rooftop Cafe & Lounge 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.

When is Nikan Rooftop Cafe & Lounge open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 6pm–midnight. Wednesday: 6pm–midnight. Thursday: 6pm–midnight. Friday: 12pm–midnight. Saturday: 8am–midnight. Sunday: 8am–midnight. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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