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5215 E. Second St. Long Beach, CA 90803

562-621-1698 

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  • Lebanese, Mediterranean
    Sun-Thu 11am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
    $$
  • All Major Credit Cards, cash
    Order Online, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Lunch
  • Beer/Wine
    Accepted, Not Necessary
    Street
Description

The food here is some kind of gustatory incantation; the dishes awaken taste buds that have been asleep since birth. The babaghanoush alone will take command of your senses, overwhelming them with the deep, smoky flavor of eggplant marinated in pungent olive oil and garlic.







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Dinner Menu
Mezza-(appetizers)
$15.99
Mezza Sampler
vegetarian grape leaves, olives, spicy sautéed zucchini, vegetarian kibbi, labne and yogurt dip
$5.59
Fried Potatoes
our famous potatoes, sautéed with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili and lemon juice
$5.69
Falafel Patties
three falafel patties, made of chickpeas and fava beans, flavored with garlic, herbs and exotic spices. served with lettuce, pickles, tomato, tahini sauce and pita.
$5.99
Hummus
a smooth medley of crushed chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and tahini sauce, drizzled with olive oil. served with pita. (top with: kibbi stuffing, chicken or beef shawarma for $2.99)
$5.99
Spicy Hummus
hummus mixed with a roasted chili sauce, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. served with pita.
$6.59
Baba Ghannouj
fire roasted eggplant, delicately mixed with garlic, lemon juice and tahini sauce sprinkled with sumac (sourberry) and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. served with pita
$5.59
Vegetarian Grape Leaves
a mixture of rice, finely diced tomato, parsley, onion and fresh mint rolled in grape leaves and slowly cooked in extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice
$4.99
Yogurt Dip
yogurt tossed with cucumber, garlic and dry mint served with pita.
$7.59
Kibbi
a shell of extra lean ground beef and bulgar (crushed wheat) filled with a sautéed mixture of roasted pine nuts, onion, ground beef and special herbs. served with wild cucumber pickles, tomato, lettuce and a yogurt dip. (2 pieces)
$5.99
Vegetarian Kibbi
a mixture of bulgar, tomato, onion, herbs and spices, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. served with pita.
$6.99
Spicy SautÉed Zucchini
zucchini sautéed with fresh tomato, onion, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. served with pita.
$4.99
Labne
a creamy kefir cheese dip, topped with olive oil, fresh mint and olives, served with pita.
$3.99
Olives
lebanese olives served with lettuce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles and pita.
$7.99
Foul M’damas
simmered fava and chickpeas flavored with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, served with a side of onion, pickles, radish, cucumber, tomato and fresh mint.
$6.59
Fried Cauliflower
fried cauliflower served with onion, tomato and tahini sauce with pine nuts.
$6.99
Arayes
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 (sourberry).
$5.59
Fresh Vegetable Platter
an assortment of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green onion, olives, pickles, radish, and fresh mint.
$3.99
Homemade French Fries
Slata-(salads)
$7.59
With Chicken Shawarma $12.59
With Chicken Tawook $13.59
With Shrimp $14.59
Open Sesame
romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, fresh mint and sumac (sourberry) tossed with our house dressing (extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice) topped with olives and feta cheese.
$6.59
Tabouleh
chopped fresh parsley mixed with bulgar (crushed wheat), chopped green onion, tomato, fresh mint, spices, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
$6.59
(with Chicken Shawarma $11.59
With Chicken Tawook $12.59
With Shrimp $13.59
Fattoush
lebanese peasant salad — romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, fresh mint, sumac (sourberry) toasted pita croutons tossed with our house dressing (extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice)
Homemade Soups
$4.59
Lentil
cooked with sautéed onion, garlic, celery lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
$4.99
Spicy Vegetable
a puree of vegetables, slowly cooked with lemon juice, olive oil, herbs and spices
A La Carte
5 Pc. $8.49
8 Pc. $10.49
Beef Or Lamb Skewer
5 Pc. $7.99
8 Pc. $9.49
Chicken Tawook Skewer
1 Pc. $5.49
2 Pc. $8.49
Kafta Skewer
$10.49
Grilled Tiger Shrimp
$2.99
Roasted Onion & Tomato Skewer
Chicken $7.99
Beef $8.49
Side Of Shawarma
5 Pc. $10.49
8 Pc. $15.49
Filet Mignon Skewer
Per Chop $4.49
Lamb Chops
Side Dishes
$2.99
Rice
$1.29
Falafel Patty
$0.99
Lebanese Pickles
Side $0.89
12 Oz. $3.99
Garlic Sauce
Side $0.89
12 Oz. $3.99
Tahini Sauce
Desserts
Finger $2.49
Triangle $3.49
Baklawa
an exotic flaky phyllo pastry filled with pistachios or walnuts.
$4.59
Lebanese Ice Cream
ashta (cherimoya a tropical fruit), pistachio or almond flavored ice cream.
$6.49
Baklawa And Ice Cream
a baklawa finger surrounded by ashta (cherimoya a tropical fruit) ice cream.
$6.99
K’naafeh
an exoctic semolina wheat pastry assembled with sweet cheese or ashta cream, topped with orange blossom syrup.
$3.49
Nammoora
an exotic semolina style pastry.

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