Beverages
BeveragesFresh Coconut
$7.50
whole young coconut
Jalab
$5.75
rose water, grape syrup infused with incense, almond slivers
Tamarind
$5.75
indian date syrup infused with rose water
Laban
$5.75
chilled yogurt, dry mint
Orange Juice
$4.50
Pomegranate Juice
$4.50
Mango Juice
$4.50
Moroccan Green Iced Tea
$4.50
fresh mint + orange blossom water
Moroccan Green Hot Tea
$4.50
fresh mint + orange blossom water
Blossom Hot Tea
$4.00
fresh mint, orange blossom water
Turkish Coffee
$5.00
infused with cardamom
Espresso
$4.50
lavazza
Americano
$4.50
lavazza
Aqua Panna
$5.50-6.50
San Pellegrino
$5.50-6.50
sparkling natural mineral water
Fountain Soda
$3.95
coke, diet coke, sprite, dr. pepper, lemonade, raspberry iced tea
Bottled Water
$2.50
Blossom Iced Tea
4.00
fresh mint, orange blossom water
$Mezza - Appetizers
AppetizersMezza Sampler
$21.95
vegetarian grape leaves, olives, hummus, tabouleh, labne, yogurt dip (VG). Served with pita.
Spicy Garlic Potatoes
$8.50
cilantro, garlic, roasted chili, lemon juice (VG VN GF)
Hummus
$8.00
chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN GF). Served with pita.
Spicy Hummus
$8.00
hummus, roasted chili, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN GF). Served with pita.
Baba Ghannouj
$9.00
fire roasted eggplant, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil (VG GF). Served with pita.
Falafel Patties
$9.00
chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, herbs, spices / 3-pieces (VG VN GF)
Vegetarian Grape Leaves
$9.00
rice, parsley, bulgur, tomato, onion, mint (VG VN)
Grilled Haloumi Cheese + Watermelon
$11.50
halloumi cheese, watermelon, mint (VG GF)
Kibbi
$9.50
prime ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, onion, herbs, yogurt dip / 2-pieces
Flash Fried Cauliflower
$10.00
onion, tomato, tahini, with almond slivers (VG VN GF)
Yogurt Cucumber Dip
$8.00
yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dry mint (VG GF). Served with pita.
Arayes
$11.50
grilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac
Labne
$8.00
kefir cheese, mint, extra virgin olive oil (VG GF)
Olives
$7.00
Lebanese olives (VG VN R GF)
Foul M'damas
$11.50
chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil - served with onion, wild cucumber pickles, radish, cucumber, tomato, fresh mint (VG VN GF)
Fresh Vegetable Plate
$9.00
lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green onion, olives, wild cucumber pickles, radish, mint (VG VN R GF)
Housemade French Fries
5.00
hand cut potatoes (VG VN GF)
$Shorba - Soups
Lentil Soup
$8.00
onion, garlic, celery, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN GF)
Spicy Vegetable Soup
8.00
pureed vegetables, red + yellow lentils, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, spices (VG VN GF)
$Slata - Salads
Fattoush Salad
$9.95
green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, pita croutons - house dressing is a mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dry mint, sumac (VG VN)
Tabouleh Salad
$10.50
parsley, bulgur, green onion, tomato, mint, spices, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice - house dressing is a mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dry mint, sumac (VG VN R)
Open Sesame Salad
10.95
green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, olives, feta cheese - house dressing is a mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dry mint, sumac (VG GF)
$Pita Sandwiches
Pita SandwichesChicken Shawarma Sandwich
$11.95
chicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles
Chicken Tawook Sandwich
$11.95
chicken breast, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
$12.95
prime top round, grilled tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini
Falafel Sandwich
$9.50
tomato, parsley, mint, wild cucumber pickles, lettuce, tahini (VG VN)
Beef Kabob Sandwich
$12.95
prime top sirloin, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac
Lamb Kabob Sandwich
$12.95
tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac
Filet Mignon Sandwich
$15.50
filet, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac
Kafta Sandwich
$11.95
prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, sumac, spices, hummus, tomato
Arayes Sandwich
$11.95
grilled stuffed pita with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac
Cauliflower Sandwich
$10.50
onion, lettuce, tomato, pine nuts, almond slivers, tahini (VG VN)
Chicken Kafta Pita
11.50
ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato
$Paninis
PaninisChicken Panini
$14.95
tawook or shawarma, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles, arugula. Served on artisan french bread.
Labne Panini
$11.95
kefir cheese, tomato, mint, olives, extra virgin olive oil (VG). Served on artisan french bread.
Halloumi Cheese Panini
$13.95
halloumi cheese, cucumber (VG). Served on artisan french bread.
Zaatar Panini
10.50
thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, fresh mint, olives, tomato, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN). Served on artisan french bread.
$Mankoushe - Lebanese Style Pizza
Lebanese-Style Pizza (Mankoushe)Open Sesame
$10.00
onion, tomato, feta cheese, zaatar, extra virgin olive oil (VG)
Yassmina
$10.00
feta cheese, tomato, dry basil, extra virgin olive oil (VG)
Zaatar
10.00
thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, mint, olives, tomato, extra virgin olive oil (VG)
$Main Plates
Entrees IChicken Tawook
$19.95
chicken breast, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
Chicken Shawarma
$19.95
chicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
Beef Shawarma
$22.00
prime top round, grilled tomato, parsley, onion, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
Kafta
$21.50
prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, spices, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
Beef Kabob
$24.50
prime top sirloin, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
Open Sesame Combo
$25.50
chicken tawook, beef kabob, chicken or beef kafta, garlic sauce, parsley, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
Ali's Favorite
$23.00
prime top sirloin, spicy roasted tomato, onion, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
Grilled Tiger Shrimp
$27.50
garlic, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, housemade shrimp sauce, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
Lamb Kabob
$31.00
parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
French Cut Lamb Chops
$27.00
lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
Filet Mignon Kabob
$29.95
parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
The Sultan
$32.50
lamb chops, tiger shrimp, filet mignon, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh
Falafel Entree
$13.00
Falafel served with hummus, fattoush, tomato, lettuce, wild cucumber pickles and tahini sauce. Vegetarian & Vegan.
Vegetarian Combo
$13.00
Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, 2 falafel patties and a grape leaf. Vegetarian & Vegan.
Chicken Kafta
19.95
ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh. * best enjoyed with yogurt dip + fattoush
$Entrees
Entrees IiLoukoz - Mediterranean Sea Bass
$32.50
whole sea bass, lemon, thyme, extra virgin olive oil, arugula salad, fried cauliflower, tahini
Falafel Entree
$16.00
falafel, hummus, fattoush, tahini (VG VN)
Vegetarian Entree
$17.50
hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, two falafel patties, grape leaf (VG)
Skewers Entree
$24.50
two skewers: beef, lamb, chicken tawook or kafta - basmati rice, roasted onion, tomato
Party Platter
102.50
suggested for 6 people - lamb, beef, chicken tawook, kafta, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, roasted onion, tomato, parsley, sumac, basmati rice, tahini, garlic sauce
$A La Carte
A La CarteHummus
$5.00
Chickpeas, garlic, fresh lemon juice, thini, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
Spicy Hummus
$5.00
Chickpeas, garlic, fresh lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, roasted chili peppe. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
Lentil Soup
$5.00
Onion, garlic, celery, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
Baba Ghannouj
$5.00
Fire roasted eggplant, garlic, fresh lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan.
Yogurt Dip
$5.00
Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dry mint. Vegan.
Fried Cauliflower
$5.00
Flash-fried cauliflower, onion, and tahini sauce. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
Homemade Fries
$5.00
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
Spicy Potatoes
$5.00
Sauteed with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili, and fresh lemon juice. Spicy, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
Grape Leaves
$5.00
Rice, parsley, tomatoes, onions & fresh mint rolled in grape leaves, cooked in olive oil & fresh lemon juice. Vegan and vegetarian.
Kids Meal
$9.00
Charbroiled marinated chicken kabob with rice.
Beef Skewer
$12.95-16.00
Lamb Skewer
$12.95-16.00
Chicken Tawook Skewer
$11.00-14.00
Beef Kafta Skewer
$10.00
Grilled Tiger Shrimp
$13.00-17.00
Filet Mignon Skewer
$15.00-21.00
Side of Shawarma
$11.50-13.95
Lamb Chop
$7.00
Roasted Onion + Tomato Skewer
$4.75
Basmati Rice
$3.50
Kabssa Rice
$4.00
Falafel Patty
$3.50
Wild Cucumber Pickles
$2.50
Cucumber + Lettuce
$4.95
Chicken Kafta Skewer
$10.00
Garlic Sauce (10 oz)
$5.00
Tahini Sauce (10 oz)
$5.00
Bag of Pita (6 pcs)
$2.50
Habanero Hot Sauce (2 oz)
1.00
$Lunch Specials - Pita Sandwiches
Chicken Shawarma Pita Lunch Special
$14.00
chicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1
Chicken Tawook Pita Lunch Special
$14.00
chicken breast, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1
Beef Shawarma Pita Lunch Special
$15.50
prime top round, grilled tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1
Beef Kabob Pita Lunch Special
$15.50
prime top sirloin, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1
Lamb Kabob Pita Lunch Special
$15.50
tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, and sumac. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1
Cauliflower Pita Lunch Special
$13.00
onion, lettuce, tomato, almond slivers, tahini. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1
Kafta Pita Lunch Special
$15.50
prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, sumac, hummus, parsley, tomato. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1
Arayes Pita Lunch Special
$15.50
grilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac
Falafel Pita Lunch Special
$12.00
tomato, parsley, mint, wild cucumber pickles, lettuce, tahini. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1
Chicken Kafta Pita Lunch Special
14.00
ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1
$Desserts
DessertsLabne Cheesecake w/ Fig Caramel
$11.95
labne, vanilla bean, fig caramel compote, walnut phyllo dough pastry
Baklawa
$8.00
phyllo dough pastry, pistachio, orange blossom syrup - two fingers
Lebanese Ice Cream Duo
$6.95
ashta, pistachio, almond, chocolate
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake
$9.00
Served with Lebanese almond ice cream.
K'Naafeh
$8.00
A semolina wheat pastry with sweet cheese or ashta cream and topped with orange blossom syrup.
K'Naafeh a la Mode
$9.00
A semolina wheat pastry with sweet cheese or Ashta cream topped with orange blossom syrup. Topped with Ashta ice cream.
Espresso
$3.00
Americano
$3.00
Turkish Coffee
$4.00
Infused with cardamom.
Moroccan Green Iced Tea
$3.00
Infused with fresh mint and orange blossom.
Moroccan Green Hot Tea
$3.00
Infused with fresh mint and orange blossom.
Blossom Tea
$3.00
Hot water infused with orange blossom and fresh mint.
Orange Cardamon Pistachio Cake
$10.50
pistachio, cardamon, orange preserve, cream cheese frosting, sugar crumb
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake - A La Mode
$11.95
rich chocolate, Lebanese almond ice cream
Ashta Baklawa
$9.00
phyllo dough pastry, ashta crema, orange blossom syrup
K'Naafeh - Ashta or Cheese
$9.00
phyllo dough pastry, cheese or ashta, orange blossom syrup
Baklawa Crumble
9.00
crumbled baklawa, ashta ice cream
$Weekend Specials
Friday - Kabssa
$23.00
five hour braised lamb shank cooked over a low flame with tomatoes, special blend of spices + herbs. Served over basmati rice cooked with green bell peppers, onions, carrots, raisins, spices. Sprinkled with pine nut + almond slivers.
Saturday - Bamieh
$21.00
Lebanese okra + lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, white onions. Served over basmati rice with fresh lemon wedges.
Saturday - Kibbi Nayyeh
$16.00
Lebanese style beef tartare mixed with fine bulgur, onion, mint, Lebanese herbs + spices, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with fresh mint, radish, serrano chilies + pita bread.
Sunday - Molokhia
$19.00
garden mallow leaves simmered with shredded chicken, garlic, lemon juice, roasted chili sauce. Served over basmati rice with your choice of marinated onions or fresh lemon wedges.
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