Ashur Banipal
Iraqi Restaurant, Vegan Plates
Vegan options
Very vegan-friendly ★ 4.5 (1,956) · $ · Restaurant · Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Iraqi · Hours
Popular tips: "Try the sambusa with potatoes and peas as a flavorful vegan appetizer"
Must-try: cauliflower in tahini sauce, biryani, eggplant
Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere, good value
Ashur Banipal is a casual, family-run Iraqi restaurant with a small menu focusing on traditional dishes like sambusa with potatoes and peas, biryani rice, and cauliflower in tahini sauce. The setting is modest and offers a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere where guests pick up their orders from the bar. Prices are affordable, with vegetarian dishes around 4 euros, and complimentary salad and bread frequently included.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 12-5 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12-10 PM
Wednesday 12-10 PM
Thursday 12-10 PM
Friday 12-10 PM
Saturday 12-10 PM
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Sofia Center, ul. "Knyaz Boris I" 174, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
Vegan Friendliness
iVery vegan-friendly
B
- VEGAN OPTIONS Many · 5–10 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN cauliflower, beans, peas + 2 more
Some users reported hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
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