Where to Find Authentic Persian Food in Jumeirah
If you have been searching for genuine Persian food in Jumeirah, the trail leads to a quiet address on Jumeira Street. We are Shaun the Sheep, a Tehran-style kalle pache house at 64 Jumeira Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai. This is not a fusion menu or a stylised interpretation — it is the same slow, patient bowl that has warmed Tehran mornings for generations, cooked the way our grandparents would recognise. You can call us on 04 321 8882, browse the menu and order page, or simply walk in at any hour.
What Makes Kalle Pache in Dubai Authentic?
Kalle pache (Persian کلهپاچه, known around the Gulf and Iraq as baja or الباجة) is slow-simmered lamb head and trotters. The trotters served alone are called paye. Authenticity here is not a slogan — it is a method. Our lamb is halal, as UAE law and standard require, and the cuts are cleaned by hand before they ever meet the pot.
Then comes the part no shortcut can replace: roughly fourteen hours of simmering in a heavy copper pot with onion, turmeric and garlic. The surface is skimmed by hand every hour until the broth turns the deep colour of strong tea and the meat slips from the bone. That long, gentle heat is what draws out the collagen and gelatin that give kalle pache its silky body. It is a dish traditionally rich in collagen, gelatin, protein and minerals, though the exact amounts depend on the cut and portion you choose — and this is culinary tradition, not medical advice. If you would like the fuller story, our guide on how kalle pache is made walks through every step.
Finding Us on Jumeira Street
Jumeirah 1 is one of Dubai's most walkable coastal neighbourhoods, and we sit right on the main artery of Jumeira Street — easy to reach whether you are coming from the beach, from Downtown, or from the older lanes of Satwa. What sets us apart from most Persian restaurants on Jumeira Street is the clock: we are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A steaming bowl of paye at four in the morning is not a special occasion here; it is simply Tuesday.
Dine-In, Pickup, or Delivery Across Dubai
Kalle pache is best eaten fresh and hot, so we have kept every option simple. Here is how to enjoy it:
| Way to enjoy | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Dine-in | The full ritual — hot broth, warm sangak, tea to finish | Walk in any hour, or reserve a table for a group |
| Pickup | Grabbing it on the way home or to work | Order ahead and collect at 64 Jumeira Street |
| Delivery | Enjoying it at home anywhere in Dubai | Fee is set by your area at checkout; packed to stay hot |
Because we deliver Dubai-wide, you do not need to live in Jumeirah to enjoy the neighbourhood's most authentic bowl. If delivery is your plan, our kalle pache delivery guide has a few tips for keeping it at its best.
What Should You Order on a First Visit?
First timers sometimes hesitate, and that is understandable — this is honest, old-world food. The gentlest way in is the plain broth (soup or abgoosht) with warm sangak bread torn into it. From there, trotters (paye) are mild and gelatinous, while tongue (zaban) and the lamb cheek known as banagoosh (meat and fat) are tender and approachable. The adventurous reach for brain (maghz), brain soup, tripe (sirabi) or eye. Undecided? The Special Mix (majoon) is a sampler platter built exactly for that moment.
Sides that Complete the Table
No bowl is complete without its companions: seven-year garlic pickle (torshi seer), mixed torshi, and a cold glass of doogh, the salted mint-yogurt drink that cuts the richness perfectly. Finish with black tea or a whole kettle to share. Communal platters come sized for 1, 2, 3 or 6 people, so a family or a group of friends can gather around a single generous spread.
Whether it is your first bowl or your fiftieth, you are welcome at our table on Jumeira Street — day or night. Browse the menu and order page to begin.