Blend of chickpeas and fava beans, garlic, onion, herbs, exotic spices.
Wild Cucumber Pickles
$2.5
Paninis
Zaatar Panini
$11
Thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, fresh mint, olives, tomato and extra virgin olive oil. Served on artisan French bread. Vegan
Halloumi Cheese Panini
$14.5
Grilled unripe brined Lebanese cheese and cucumber. Served on artisan French bread . Vegetarian
Labne Panini
$12
Creamy kefir cheese, tomato, fresh mint and olives drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served on artisan French bread. Vegetarian
Chicken Panini
$14.5
Your choice of charbroiled chicken shawarma or chicken tawook, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles and lettuce. Served on artisan French bread
Entrees I
Lamb Kabob
$25
Marinated lamb charbroiled and served over kabob salad and basmati rice. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
The Sultan
$29.5
A combination of marinated lamb chops, grilled tiger shrimp and filet mignon all charbroiled. Served over basmati rice. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Chicken Shawarma
$21.5
Marinated chicken breast and thigh cooked on an upright spit, thinly sliced. Served with garlic sauce and wild cucumber pickles. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Kafta
$23
Skewers of extra lean ground beef, lamb, parsley, onion and spices, charbroiled. Served over kabob salad and basmati rice. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Beef Shawarma
$23
Marinated top round cooked on an upright spit thinly sliced and served with tahini sauce. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Lamb Chops
$29.5
Charbroiled French cut lamb chops marinated in fresh lemon juice, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Served over kabob salad and basmati rice. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Open Sesame Combo
$25
Charbroiled skewers of kafta, chicken tawook and beef kabob. Served over basmati rice. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Ali's Favorite
$24
Charbroiled sliced top sirloin steak on a layer of Hot & Hot & Hot & Hot & Spicy roasted tomatoes and onions. Served over basmati rice. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Filet Mignon Kabob
$29.5
Charbroiled filet served over kabob salad and basmati rice. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Beef Kabob
$24
Skewered cubes of marinated top sirloin steak, charbroiled. Served over kabob salad and basmati rice. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Grilled Tiger Shrimp
$26.5
Charbroiled shrimp marinated in garlic, olive oil, cilantro and roasted red pepper. Served over basmati rice. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Chicken Tawook
$21.5
Skewered cubes of marinated, charbroiled chicken breast. Served with garlic sauce and wild cucumber pickles. Includes pita and your choice of two sides
Beverages
Espresso
$3.5
Moroccan Green Iced Tea
$4
Infused with fresh mint and orange blossom.
Panna
$5
Americano
$3.5
Mango Juice
$5
Jalab
$5
Rose water and grape syrup infused with incense, topped with pine nuts and almonds.
Fountain Soda
$4
Turkish Coffee
$5
Infused with cardamom.
Blossom Tea
$3.5
Hot & Spicy water infused with orange blossom and fresh mint.
Sparkling San Pellegrino
$5
Laban
$5
Chilled yogurt with dry mint.
Tamarind
$5
Indian date syrup infused with rose water.
Moroccan Green Hot Tea
$4
Infused with fresh mint and orange blossom.
Fresh Coconut
$8.5
Fresh young coconut served whole.
Orange Juice
$5
Pomegranate Juice
$5
Pita Sandwiches
Filet Mignon Sandwich
$15.5
Filet kabob with hummus, parsley, onion, tomato and sumac.
Chicken Tawook Sandwich
$12
Cubes of marinated, charbroiled chicken breast with tomato, wild cucumber pickles and garlic sauce.
Cauliflower Sandwich
$11
Fried cauliflower with onion, lettuce, tomato, pine nuts and tahini sauce. Vegan. Vegetarian
Lamb Kabob Sandwich
$14.5
Charbroiled lamb with tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, tomato and sumac.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
$12
Marinated chicken cooked on an upright spit, thinly sliced with garlic sauce, tomato and wild cucumber pickles.
Kafta Sandwich
$13
Charbroiled skewer of extra lean ground beef, lamb, parsley, onion and Lebanese spices. Served with hummus, parsley, onion, tomato and sumac
Falafel Sandwich
$10.5
Fried falafel patties with tomato parsley, fresh mint, wild cucumber pickles, shredded lettuce and tahini sauce. Vegan, vegetarian
Arayes Sandwich
$13
Blend of extra lean USDA prime ground beef, lamb, parsley, onion and spices, spread on a flat pita, toasted and topped with fresh tomato, parsley, onion and sumac.
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
$12.5
Marinated USDA prime top round cooked on an upright spit, thinly sliced with tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles and tahini sauce.
Beef Kabob Sandwich
$13
Charbroiled USDA prime top sirloin steak with tomato, hummus, parsley, onion and sumac.
Desserts
Lebanese Ice Cream Trio
$9.5
Three scoops of ice cream. Choice of 3: ashta, pistachio, almond, or chocolate ice cream
Baklawa a La Mode
$12
A baklava finger served with two scoops of ice cream.
House Made Baklawa
$9
Two fingers, phyllo pastry, pistachio, orange blossom syrup.
A choice of two meat skewers: beef, lamb, tawook or kafta. Served over basmati rice with a roasted onion and tomato
Loukoz
$29.5
Whole Mediterranean sea bass charbroiled with lemon and thyme. Served with a fresh arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers and olives and a side of basmati rice topped with roasted pepper sauce
Falafel Entree
$17
Falafel served with hummus, fattoush, tomato, lettuce, wild cucumber pickles and tahini sauce. Vegan. Vegetarian
Party Platter
$102
Suggested for six people. Charbroiled skewers of lamb, beef, chicken tawook, kafta, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma and roasted onion and tomato. Served over basmati rice with parsley, onion, sumac and a side of tahini and garlic sauce
Vegetarian Entree
$18
Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, two falafel patties and a grape leaf. Vegetarian
Appetizers
Hummus
$9.5
Chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and tahini sauce, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita. Vegan
Fried Potatoes
$8.5
Our famous potatoes, sauteed with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili and lemon juice. Vegan
Vegetarian Grape Leaves
$9.5
A mixture of rice, parsley, onion, tomatoes and fresh mint rolled in grape leaves, cooked in extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Vegan
Grilled Haloumi Cheese and Watermelon
$12
Grilled unripe brined Lebanese cheese and watermelon slices. Vegetarian
Yogurt Dip
$9.5
Yogurt mixed with cucumber, garlic and dry mint. Served with pita. Vegetarian
Spicy Zucchini
$9.5
Zucchini sauteed with tomato, onion, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Served cold with pita. Vegan
Fried Cauliflower
$9.5
Served with onion, tomato and tahini sauce topped with sauteed pine nuts and almonds. Served with pita. Vegan
Olives
$6
Lebanese olives served with lettuce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles and pita. Vegan. Raw
Arayes
$13
A blend of extra lean ground beef and lamb, mixed with parsley, onion and spices. Spread on a flat pita, toasted and served with fresh tomato, parsley, onions and sumac
Baba Ghannouj
$11
Fire-roasted eggplant, garlic, lemon juice and tahini drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita. Vegetarian
Fresh Vegetable Plate
$9.5
An assortment of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green onion, olives, wild cucumber pickles, radish and fresh mint. Vegan. Raw
Labne
$9.5
A creamy kefir cheese dip topped with extra virgin olive oil and olives. Served with pita. Vegetarian
Falafel Patties
$9.5
3 falafel patties made of chickpeas and fava beans, garlic, onions, herbs and exotic spices. Served with shredded lettuce, wild cucumber pickles, tomato, tahini sauce and pita. Vegan
Foul M'damas
$13
Fava and chickpeas simmered with garlic, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Served with a side of onion, wild cucumber pickles, radish, cucumber, tomato, fresh mint and pita. Vegan
Homemade French Fries
$6
Vegan.
Spicy Hummus
$9.5
Hummus and roasted chili drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita. Vegan
Mezza Sampler
$23
Vegetarian grape leaves, olives, spicy zucchini, tabouleh, labne and yogurt dip. Served with pita. Vegetarian
Kibbi
$11
2 pieces. A shell of extra lean ground beef and bulgur filled with roasted pine nuts, caramelized onions, ground beef and herbs. Served with wild cucumber pickles, tomato, lettuce and a yogurt dip
Lebanese-Style Pizza
Zaatar Mankoushe
$11
Thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, fresh mint, olives, tomato and extra virgin olive oil. Lebanese style pizza. Vegetarian
Yassmina Mankoushe
$11
Feta cheese, tomato, dry basil and extra virgin olive oil. Lebanese style pizza. Vegetarian
Open Sesame Mankoushe
$11
Onion, tomato, feta cheese, za'atar and extra virgin olive oil. Lebanese style pizza. Vegetarian
Salad
Open Sesame Salad
$13
Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, fresh mint and sumac tossed with our house dressing and topped with olives and Feta cheese. House dressing is a mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dry mint and sumac. Vegetarian
Fattoush Salad
$11
Lebanese peasant salad with romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, fresh mint, sumac and tossed pita croutons tossed with our house dressing. House dressing is a mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dry mint and sumac. Vegan
Tabouleh Salad
$13
Chopped fresh parsley, bulgur, green onion, tomato, fresh mint, spices, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. House dressing is a mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dry mint and sumac. Vegetarian. Vegan. Raw
Soup
Lentil Soup
$8.5
Sauteed onion, garlic, celery, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Vegan
Spicy Vegetable Soup
$8.5
A puree of vegetables, yellow lentils, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, herbs and spices. Vegan