Au Za'atar in East Village New York City

Spiced Rice & Minced Beef

Seafood Broth Rice - Carmalied Onions

Fattet Djaj

shredded chicken, chickpeas, yogurt, crispy pita chips & pine nuts

Chicken Kafa Kebab

char-grilled seasoned ground chicken and hand cut frites

Kibbi Labaniyeh

Kibbeh krass in yogurt sauce, ground beef & mint sprinkled with toasted pine nuts. Served with vermicelli rice

Prince Jameel Steak

24 oz boneless short rib steak served medium rare and cooked table side on a hot stone to your preference. Served with hand cut frites

Steak El-Rayes

Long-bone in rib-eye. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables

Lamb Kebab

Succulent lamb filet mignon cooked table side on a hot stone. Served with vermicelli rice

Dalaa Mahshi

braised lamb shoulder stuffed with spiced rice & minced beef garnished with nuts

Kharouf Platter

Lamb combination of a braised lamb shoulder, a braised lamb shank and grilled lamb chops. Served with spiced rice with minced beef and garnished with nuts

Samak Platter

Seafood combination of 2 marinated sea bass filet, 2 salmon and 4 grilled shrimps. Served with seafood broth rice and caramelized onions

Baba Ghanoush

char-grilled eggplant purée with tahini & lemon juice

Saltet Al Raheb

chopped char-grilled eggplant with tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic & extra virgin olive oil

Muhammara

a blend of spicy & sweet pepper with walnuts & pomegranate molasses

Fatayir

classic spinach pie

Traditional Falafel

made with chickpeas, onions, cumin & parsley

Spicy Falafel

made with chickpeas, onions, capsicum peppers & cumin

Arnabeet Mekle

fried cauliflower marinated in authentic Lebanese herbs & spices

Arnabeet Bi Tarator

fried cauliflower with parsley yogurt tahini sauce topped with toasted pine nuts

Fattet Al-betenjane

eggplant with chickpeas toasted pita bread smothered with garlic yogurt sauce & sautéed pine nuts

Bemieh Bzeit

fresh baby okra sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with tomatoes, garlic & cilantro

Moussaka

sauteed eggplant cooked with cherry tomatoes, bell peppers & chickpeas

Mujadara

rice, lentils & caramelized onions

Foul Medamas

a blend of beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin & extra virgin olive oil

Sumac Fries

hand cut frites tossed with sumac & parsley with za'atar aioli

Batata Harra

sauteed spicy potato cubes with cilantro, garlic & red pepper flakes

Waraa Enab

stuffed grape leaves with rice & tomato stuffing served cold

Malfouf

stuffed cabbage rolls with rice & tomato stuffing

Rekakat Jebne

blend of five cheeses in phyllo

Rekakat Falafel W Jebne

phyllo pastry filled with Blend of five cheeses & falafel

Arayes Kafta

toasted pita filled with minced meat, onion, parsley, tahini sauce & Lebanese spices

Sautéed Shrimp

with garlic, olive oil & white wine

Basturma & Cheese Cigars

thinly sliced cured beef & our blend of five cheeses in phyllo

Rekakat Lahme

phyllo pastry filled with minced beef & toasted pine nuts

Soujouk

house-made spicy beef sausages sautéed with fresh tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil

Makanek

house-made classic Lebanese beef spiced sausages flambeed with fresh lemon juice

Kibbeh Nayyeh

lamb tartar with scallion & mint (when available)

Falafel Pizza

baked flat bread with cheese, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions and diced falafel

Basturma W Jebne

our blend of five cheeses topped with sliced sun-dried beef

Lahme Bi Ajin

minced meat, onions, tomatoes with traditional spices

Kafta W Jebne Bi Ajin

minced meat with onions, parsley, Lebanese spices with melted cheese on top

Fateyel Harra Bi Ajin

Spicy sliced strips of beef, tomatoes, red onions. Cilantro, baked with melted cheese

Soujouk W Jebne Bi Ajin

minced beef Lebanese sausage, tomatoes, our blend of five cheeses

Kharouf Pizza

Braised tender lamb, onion sumac & parsley mix and tahini sauce drizzle

Shish Taouk Salad

grilled marinated chicken cubes over house salad

Arayes Kafta

toasted pita filled with minced meat, onion, parsley, tahini sauce & Lebanese spices

Rekakat Lahme

phyllo pastry filled with minced beef & toasted pine nuts

Soujouk

house-made spicy beef sausages sautéed with fresh tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil

Makanek

house-made classic Lebanese beef spiced sausages flambeed with fresh lemon juice

Kibbeh Nayyeh

lamb tartar with scallion & mint (when available)

Baba Ghanoush

char-grilled eggplant puree with tahini and fresh lemon juice

Saltet al Raheb

chopped char-grilled eggplant with tomatoes, garlic & extra virgin olive oil

Tabouli Salad

wheat bulgur mixed with fresh parsley, tomatoes, scallions, mint, fresh lemon juice and olive oil, made to order

Foul Medames

a blend of fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and extra virgin olive oil

Falafel

made with chickpeas, fava beans, onions, cumin and parsley

Halloumi

a cypriot cheese, served grilled over marinated tomatoes and cucumbers

Arnabeet Mekle

fried cauliflower marinated in authentic lebanese herbs and spices

Fatayer

classic spinach pie

Sumac Fries

hand cut frites tossed with sumac, parsley with za'atar aioli

Kebbe Kras

lebanon's national dish; a mixture of lean beef and bulgur wheat, filled with a mixture of ground beef, diced onions and pine nuts

Soujouk

house-made spicy beef sausage sauteed with fresh tomatoes and olive oil

Makanek

house-made classic Lebanese spiced sausage flambee with fresh lemon juice

Hummus Bi Lahme

our classic chickpea dip topped with sauteed lamb and pignoli

Labne Mano'oche

labne & za'atar

Halloumi and Tomato

Lahm Bi Ajine

minced meat cooked with spices, onions, and tomato

Kafta W Jebne Bi Ajine

minced meat with onions, parsley, Lebanese spices, cheese, baked on flat bread

Chili Shakshuka Baked Eggs

hot and sweet peppers, onions, cilantro and moroccan spices

Balla Bowl

chickpeas cooked with garlic, fresh lemon and extra virgin olive oil

Kafta Benedict

Grilled kafta meat, two poached eggs, spicy Moroccan sauce. Served with hand cut frites

Fatteh

warm chickpeas, yogurt and crispy pita chips

Croque Monsieur / Madame

basturma (sun dried beed), sourdough bread topped with melted gruyere/ with sunny side egg on top

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and greens

Kafta Burger

our house char-grilled kafta on a fresh roll topped with frisee and tahini sauce

Arabian Fruit Salad

with ashta cream, honey, nuts and pistachios

Brioche French Toast

stuffed with nutella & caramelized banana, topped with nuts

Vegetable Omelette

Assorted seasonal vegetables omelette. Served with hand cut frites

Grilled Halloumi Cheese Omelette

With tomatoes & kalamata olives. Served with hand cut frites

Au Za'atar Breakfast

hummus, falafel, chopped salad, sunny side up eggs, za'atar pita

Vegetarian Falafel Benedict

Grilled falafel topped with poached eggs & spicy tomato sauce. Served with hand cut frites

Fattet Hummus

warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce

Grilled Kafta Kebab

char-grilled lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs & spices, with long grain brown rice and salad

Lamb Kebab

succulent lamb, long grain brown rice and salad

Lamb Shank

dressed with Armagnac prune sauce served over red skin mashed potatoes and caramelized onions

Filet Mignon Shish Kebab

Beef filet mignon cubes cooked table side on a hot stone. Served with hand cut frites

Lamb Kebab

Succulent lamb filet mignon cooked table side on a hot stone. Served with vermicelli rice

Traditional Falafel

made with chickpeas, onions, cumin & parsley

Spicy Falafel

made with chickpeas, onions, capsicum peppers & cumin

Arnabeet Mekle

fried cauliflower marinated in authentic Lebanese herbs & spices

Arnabeet Bi Tarator

fried cauliflower with parsley tahini sauce topped with toasted pine nuts

Foul Medamas

a blend of beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin & extra virgin olive oil

Sumac Fries

hand cut frites tossed with sumac, parsley with za'atar aioli

Batata Harra

sauteed spicy potato cubes with cilantro, garlic & red pepper flakes

Waraa Enab

stuffed grape leaves with rice & tomato stuffing served cold

Lahme Bi Ajin

minced meat, onions, tomatoes with traditional spices

Kafta W Jebne Bi Ajin

minced meat with onions, parsley, Lebanese spices with melted cheese on top

Soujouk W Jebne Bi Ajin

minced beef Lebanese sausage, tomatoes, our blend of five cheeses

Muhammara

a blend of spicy & sweet pepper with walnuts & pomegranate molasses

Rekakat Jebne

blend of five cheeses in phyllo

Arayes Kafta

toasted pita filled with minced meat, onion, parsley, tahini sauce & Lebanese spices

Rekakat Lahme

phyllo pastry filled with minced beef & toasted pine nuts

Soujouk

house-made spicy beef sausages sautéed with fresh tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil

Makanek

house-made classic Lebanese beef spiced sausages flambéed with fresh lemon juice

Mouhallabie

Milk pudding topped with almonds, nuts and ground pistachio & orange blossom syrup

Nammoura

Semolina and orange blossom slice cake

American Coffee

Latte

Cappuccino

Espresso (Regular / Decaf)

Lebanese Coffee Pot

Muscat De Beaumes De Venise '12 Rhone Valley, France

Delaforce Port Late Bottled Vintage '10 Portugal

Tatli Sert Okuzgozo '06 Turkey

10 Years Old Tawny Porto, Portugal

20 Years Old Tawny Porto, Portugal

Mouhallabie

Milk pudding topped with almonds, nuts and ground pistachio & orange blossom syrup

Ashta

Homemade pudding with honey, pistachio and fresh banana

Knafeh

Baked cheese topped with shredded fillo dough soaked in orange blossom syrup topped with fresh pistachio

Pyramid

Chocolate mousse on a chocolate sponge cake base with crunchy gianduia (chocolate and hazelnut) center, dusted with cocoa powder and decorated with white chocolate drops

Creme Brulee

Creamy custard topped with caramelized sugar

Crepe

Your Choice of: Nutella & Banana, or Nutella & Strawberry, or Halawi & Banana

Pineapple Sorbet

Pineapple sorbet served in the natural fruit shell

961 Pale Ale

Mazraat Yachoua, Lebanon

Heinken

Amsterdam, Holland

Corona Light

Nava, Mexico

Almaza Pilsener

Lebanon

Corona

Nava, Mexico

Mythos

Greece

Sparkling Rose, Carate

Beautiful bouquet and color, dry - Italy

Mimosa

Sparkling wine with splash of oj

Bellini

Sparkling wine with splash of peach puree

Strawberry Mimosa

Sparkling wine with splash of strawberry puree

Chardonnay, Perle du Chateau Wardy 2015

Smooth, powerful tropical fruit and peach aromas with hints of honey and spice

Sauvignon Blanc, Wardy 2015

Crisp Sauvignon Blanc with hints of topical fruit and citrus - Lebanon

Blanc de Blancs, Château Ksara 2016

Lightly oaked, crisp, floral blend of Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc - Lebanon

Obeideh, Wardy 2014

Notes of dried apricots, white melons and an ashy finish - Lebanon

White, El Ixsir 2013

Delicate aromas of flowers, white fleshed fruits, infused plants and spices - Lebanon

Pinot Grigio, Cesari 2017

Lemon zest & minerals - Italy

Clos Blanc, Wardy 2016

Crisp, fresh blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier - Lebanon

Vinho Verde, Octave 2017

Citron & tropical notes - Portugal

Moscato, Carati Dolce

Sparkling sweet with abundant mandarin orange flavors that show a slight spritz - Italy

Chardonnay, Perle du Chateau Wardy 2016

Smooth, powerful tropical fruit and peach aromas with hints of honey and spice

Sauvignon Blanc, Wardy 2016

Crisp Sauvignon Blanc with hints of topical fruit and citrus - Lebanon

Les Brettèches, Château Kefraya 2016

Mineral and fruity notes, with a slightly-wooden and long velvety palate. Muscat and Sauvignon Blanc - Lebanon

Blanc de Blancs, Château Ksara 2017

Lightly oaked, crisp, floral blend of Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc - Lebanon

Château Musar 2009

Is a blend from Obaideh and Merwah. Honeyed aromas, full of tropical fruits; pineapple, banana with warm, toasty buttery notes. - Lebanon

Les Terroirs, Wardy 2014

Smooth tannins with hints of fresh black cherries make this wine drinkable on its own or with any dish - Lebanon

Syrah, Les Coteaux, Château Kefraya 2013

A vibrant, rich table wine with notes of fresh fruit and vanilla - Lebanon

Domaine Château Les Cèdres, Wardy 2013

Shiraz and the subtle fruity flavors of Merlot - Lebanon

Rioja, Vivanco 2013

Rich, fruity & spicy - Spain

Red, Ixsir Altitude 2012

A floral and fragrant blend of Lebanese grape varietals blended with Sauvignon - Lebanin

Les Brettèches, Château Kefraya 2013

A standard Lebanese table wine with silky tannins and a finely spiced palate - Lebanon

Grand Reserve, Ixsir 2012

Rich in minerals and saturated with Mediterranean character

Cap Est, Massaya 2013

An elegant wine balanced with fine tannins - Lebanon

Domaine des Tourelles, Syrah du Liban 2012

Elegant floral notes with an explosive spicy character on the nose and palate - Lebanon

Domaine Wardy, Private Selection 2007

Syrah - Merlot - Cabrenet Sauvignon - Lebanon

Malbec, las Piedras 2018

Round and balanced dark fruit and velvet oak - Argentina

Pinot Noir, Echelon 2016

Black currant & raspberry - USA

Les Terroirs, Wardy 2016

Smooth tannins with hints of fresh black cherries make this wine drinkable on its own or with any dish-Lebanon

Merlot, Hayes 2015

Strawberries & raspberries with hints of vanilla - USA

Les Brettèches, Château Kefraya 2016

A standard Lebanese table wine with silky tannins and a finely spiced palate - Lebanon

Cotes du Rhone Villages, Le Prelat 2017

Grenache - Syrah. Spicy nose - dark fruits - France

Syrah, Les Coteaux, Château Kefraya 2016

A vibrant, rich table wine with notes of fresh fruit and vanilla - Lebanon

Malbec, Pannunzio 2017

Notes of plums, vanilla, cocoa, blackberries, ripe fruit - Argentina

Rioja, El Coto 2015

Rich fruity and spicy - Spain

Reserve du Couvent, Château Ksara 2016

Jammy fruit & baking spice - Lebanon

Grande Reserve, IXSIR 2012

Exuberant ripe fruit, complex spice - Lebanon

Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, la Font des Garrigues 2012

Grenache and Syrah. Full body France

Château Musar 2011

Bright ruby. heady, rich and gamey aromas. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan - Lebanon

El IXSIR Red 2012

Aromas with red fruits, blackberry liqueur, notes of mint and cedar sap

Château Musar 2003

Sweet start. Dry and powdery finish. Very unformed. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan - Lebanon

Château Musar 1996

Interesting nose, combining gamey, farmyardy and leathery aromas - Lebanon

Frozen Mint Lemonda

Blended fresh mint and fresh lemon juice

Frozen Watermelon Juice

Blended fresh watermelon

Frozen Jellab

Sweet blend of grape, date molasses, rose water and garnished with pine nuts and pistachio

Frozen Strawberry Vimto

Laziza

Malt beverage