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Balade

Healthy, Lebanese
208 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
(212) 529-6868
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Hummus

Vegetarian. Delightful dip of chickpea puree with tahini and lemon juice.

$10.00

Hummus Lahme

Chickpea puree with lamb topped with pine nuts.

$17.00

Shish Tawook Platter

Marinated chicken breast cubes served with rice, grilled vegetables, Pita Bread and Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$29.00 +

Turkey ( Happy thanksgiving )

Traditional Turkey

Marinated with our very special Blend, Tender, Slow cooked served with gravy and Rice

$25.00

Turkey Kebab

2 Skewers of Turkey kabab served with rice and our special Sauces

$25.00

Daily Specials

Djej Wbatata Bil Sayniye (Monday Only)

Baked Chicken with Potato Lemon, Onion, Garlic and spices

$24.00

Kebbe bi Labanie (Tuesday Only)

Oval-shaped kebbe beef with rice served in a warm yoghurt sauce.

$24.00

Fassolia (Wednesday Only)

Kidney beans with cubed beef, onion, garlic and tomato sauce. Served with rice.

$24.00

Ouzi (Thursday Only)

Baked pilaf of rice, chicken, peas, carrots and pine nuts.

$24.00

Batenjen (V)

Vegetarian. Eggplant with tomatoes, onions, chickpeas, spices, and scallions.

$24.00

Mloukhie (Weekend Only)

Mallow leaves cooked with chicken, cilantro and onion vinaigrette topped with toasted pita chips and served with rice.

$25.00

Turkey Special (Today Only)

Turkey with rice, potatoes and gravy.

$25.00

Lunch Box

Balade Lunch Box

Served with choice of entree, choice of side dish and choice of sauce.

$13.00

Soups

Hearty Lentil Soup

Vegetarian. Swiss chard, lentils, essential Lebanese spices and fresh lemon juice.

$8.00

Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Homemade vegetable soup with tender pieces of chicken in an aromatic broth.

$8.00

Salads ( ALL OUR VEGGIES ARE HANDPICKED DAILY FROM THE MARKET )

Tabouleh Salad

Authentic Lebanese parsley salad with bulghur mixed with chopped onions, tomatoes, olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Vegetarian.

$16.00

Fattoush Salad

Greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, mint, bell peppers, sumac and extra virgin olive oil. Served with toasted pita crisps. Vegetarian.

$14.00

Spinach Salad

Vegetarian. A combination of spinach, cucumbers, mushrooms, scallions, tomatoes and feta cheese. Served with your choice of dressing. Vegetarian.

$12.00

Artichoke Salad

Combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions, olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Vegetarian.

$15.00

Chicken Meshwe Salad

Char-grilled marinated boneless chicken over a mixture of greens, black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese. Served with choice of dressing.

$21.00

Skinny Shawarma Salad

A mixture of greens tossed with sliced onions, tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers and topped with beef or chicken shawarma meat. Served with choice of dressing.

$21.00 +

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Char-grilled marinated tuna over a mixture of greens, black olives, red onions, tomatoes and cucumbers. Served with choice of dressing.

$22.00

Halloume Salad

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives served with pomegranate molasses. Vegetarian.

$24.00

Mezze (WE MAKE ALL OUR DISHES FROM SCRATCH USING THE HIGHEST QUALITY )

Hummus

Vegetarian. Delightful dip of chickpea puree with tahini and lemon juice.

$10.00

Hummus Beirute

Vegetarian. Chickpeas puree with tahini, cumin, cucumbers, scallions and tomatoes.

$12.00

Hummus Lahme

Chickpea puree with lamb topped with pine nuts.

$17.00

Hummus Kebbe

Chickpeas Puree served with kebbe krass garnished with nuts and pistachios

$18.00

Baba Ghanouj

Vegetarian. Char-grilled eggplant pureed with tahini and fresh lemon juice.

$13.00

Warak Einab

Vegetarian. Homemade style grape leaves stuffed with chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley and rice.

$15.00

Mouhamara

Vegetarian. Our signature dip of spicy fresh red peppers, walnuts and pomegranate.

$16.00

Labne bi Toum

Vegetarian. Homemade cream cheese infused with zaatar and crushed garlic.

$14.00

Loubiye Bzeit

Vegetarian. Fresh green beans sauteed in olive oil with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.

$12.00

Falafel

Vegetarian. Made with chickpeas, onions, cumin and parsley. Served with tahini sauce.

$12.50

Foul Madamas

Vegetarian. A blend of fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and olive oil.

$12.00

Grilled Halloumi Cheese

Vegetarian. Grilled, sizzling Cypriot cheese slices served with tomatoes and cucumber.

$16.00

Rkakat

Vegetarian. Phyllo rolls filled with mozzarella and feta cheeses and oregano.

$11.00

Batata Harra

Vegetarian and spicy. Sauteed potato cubes with cilantro, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

$10.00

Sambousik

Decadent pastry pockets filled with seasoned ground beef and toasted pine nuts.

$14.00

Kebbeh Kras

Lebanon's national dish. A mixture of lean beef and cracked wheat filled with a mixture of ground beef, diced onion, and pine nuts. Served with a side of laban dip.

$16.00

Makanek

Spiced beef sausages flambeed with fresh lemon juice.

$18.00

Soujouk

Mildly spicy beef sausages sauteed with our fresh olive oil and tomatoes.

$18.00

Jwaneh

Char-grilled chicken wings marinated the Balade way.

$15.00

Sfiha

Miniature squares of pastry filled with our traditional mouth-watering combination of meats.

$16.00

Fatayir with Spinach and Feta

Vegetarian. New York's famous pies are taken back to their roots in triangular style; stuffed with chopped spinach and feta cheese.

$15.00

Vegetarian Mazmeez

Vegetarian. Create your own dreamy sampler by choosing four vegetarian appetizers.

$49.00

Mezze Supreme

8 favorites: hummus, baba ghanouj, labne, mouhamara, kebbe krass, sfiha, makanek and halloumi cheese.

$105.00

Shrimp

Sauteed shrimp with ginger, scallions and jalapenos.

$16.00

Balade Falafel

Vegetarian. Stuffed with onions, sumac, crushed peppers, and olive oil.

$13.50

Shankleesh

Vegetarian. Our aged cheese perfectly blended with zaatar, diced tomatoes, parsley, and onions.

$11.00

Flavored Falafel

Vegetarian. Our Balade's specialty of fresh mint, jalapeno, celery and cilantro.

$10.00

Sawdig Djej

Chicken livers sauteed with garlic, lemon juice, onions, and sumac.

$13.00

Platters ( ALL LAMB & BEEF ARE GRASS-FED, ALL POULTRY ARE NATURALLY FED )

Balade Mixed Grill Platter

Beef kafta, lamb kabab, and chicken tawouk. Served with french fries, char-grilled vegetables, Pita Bread and Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$45.00 +

Balade Lamb Chops Platter

New Zealand baby lamb chops chargrilled and served with rice, grilled vegetables, Pita Bread and Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$44.00 +

House of Lamb Kabab Platter

Char-grilled tenderloin lamb served with rice, grilled vegetables, Pita Bread and Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$36.00 +

Beef Kafta Platter

Char-grilled lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs and spices. Served with rice, grilled vegetables, Pita Bread and Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$26.00 +

Beef Shawarma Platter

Shredded marinated beef topped with tomatoes, onions and parsley. Served with rice, cucumber pickles, turnips, Pita Bread and Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$29.00 +

Hummus Shawarma Platter

Our Balade hummus topped with beef or chicken shawarma, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, sumac and onions. Served with pickles, Pita Bread and All Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$32.00 +

Shish Tawook Platter

Marinated chicken breast cubes served with rice, grilled vegetables, Pita Bread and Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$29.00 +

Sheikh El Shawarma Platter

Shredded marinated chicken served with french fries, pickles, Pita Bread and All Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$27.00 +

Samke Harra Platter

Grilled Chilean sea bass filet marinated with lemon served with Rice over spicy warm tahini sauce,Pita Bread and All Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$38.00 +

Samke Mechwiye Platter

Grilled bone-in branzino marinated with lemon and salt served with lemon Pita Bread and Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$36.00 +

Quail Platter

Whole quails marinated with lemon, pomegranate and spices, served with potato cubes.

$28.00 +

Moudardara Platter

Vegetarian. Cooked lentils and rice topped with caramelized onions. Served with a side chopped Salad, Pita Bread and All Sauces ( Garlic, Tahini & Spicy Red Pepper)

$22.00 +

Hummus Falafel Platter

Vegetarian. Our Balade hummus served with our signature crispy falafel and tahini sauce.

$15.00 +

djej al fahem

Half chicken marinated with our authentic recipe, served with hand cut fries.

$28.00

Fatet Shrimp

Jumbo Shrimp infused with yogurt, olive oil, garlic and lemon, mixed with toasted pita

$28.00

Batenjen (v)

Eggplant with Tomatoes, onion chickpeas, spices and side of Balade Rice

$24.00

Sandwiches

Shish Tawook Sandwich

Pieces of marinated char-grilled chicken with toum, pickles, mixed greens and french fries.

$12.00 +

Chicken Shawarama Sandwich

Shredded marinated chicken with toum, pickles, mixed greens and french fries.

$12.00 +

Meat Shawarma Sandwich

Shredded marinated beef with tomatoes, pickles, onions, parsley, sumac and tahini sauce.

$12.00 +

Kafta Sandwich

Char-grilled ground beef mixed with diced onions, parsley, sumac, spices, pickles and hummus.

$12.00 +

Makanek Sandwich

Char-grilled beef sausages with pickles, tomatoes, and french fries.

$14.00 +

Shish Kebab Sandwich

Pieces of char-grilled marinated lamb with grilled vegetables, hummus and pickles.

$14.00 +

Halloume Cheese Sandwich

Grilled Cypriot white cheese with tomatoes and cucumbers.

$14.00 +

Falafel Sandwich

Vegetarian. Crispy falafel with tomatoes, onions, parsley, pickles, turnips and tahini sauce.

$9.50 +

Hummus and Taboule Sandwich

Vegetarian. Two Lebanese favorites.

$9.00 +

Tuna Filet

Char-grilled tuna with tomatoes, onions, sumac, and tahini sauce.

$14.00 +

Tuna Filet Sandwich

Char-grilled marinated tuna topped with tomatoes, onions, sumac and tahini sauce. Lightly toasted on choice of bread. (Contain Bones)

$14.00 +

Manakeesh

Beirut Beats Zaatar Manakeesh

Vegetarian. Lebanese pizza made with fresh Balade dough topped with a mixture of wild dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac and olive oil.

$9.00

Wild Zaatar Manakeesh

Vegetarian. Lebanese pizza made with fresh Balade dough topped with a mixture of wild dried thyme mixed with fresh tomatoes, onions and olive oil.

$9.00

Banadoura Harra Manakeesh

Vegetarian. Lebanese pizza made with fresh Balade dough topped with diced tomatoes, onions and spicy flake pepper.

$11.00

Jebne Manakeesh

Vegetarian. Lebanese pizza made with fresh Balade dough topped with a combination of white cheese served with sliced tomatoes.

$13.00

Sausage and Cheese Manakeesh

Lebanese pizza made with fresh Balade dough topped with a combination of white cheese with beef sausages.

$13.00

Lahme Baajin Manakeesh

Spicy. Lebanese pizza made with fresh Balade dough topped with Balades secret recipe of seasoned ground lean beef, mixed with finely diced onions and tomatoes.

$13.00

Kafta Manakeesh

Lebanese pizza made with fresh Balade dough topped with ground lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley and Lebanese spices, mayonnaise.

$13.00

Taste of Lebanon Manakeesh

Assortment of thee mini mankeeshes (jebne, lahme baajin and zaatar).

$10.00

Pita Pitza

Sultan El Shawarma

Thinly sliced marinated beef roasted with onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, a drizzle of tahini and a touch of zaatar.

$17.00

Tarboush Chicken

Thinly sliced marinated boneless chicken topped with toum, honey Dijon, sliced tomatoes, onions and pickles.

$15.00

Greek Pitza

Vegetarian. Feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, Lebanese zaatar and olives.

$13.00

Malak El Falafel

Vegetarian. Delicious crispy falafel with tahini sauce, chopped parsley, tomatoes, and yellow pepper rings.

$13.00

Hummus Pitza

Hummus topped with season ground meat, onions and tomatoes.

$12.00

Sides

Lebanese Salata

Vegetarian. Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and green peppers.

$6.00

Balade Rice

Vegetarian. Lebanese rice with vermicelli.

$6.00

Pickled Vegetables

Vegetarian. Fresh from the market.

$6.00

Balade Fries

Vegetarian. French fries sprinkled with Zaatar herbs.

$8.00

Batata Mekleyee

Vegetarian. French fries.

$6.00

Batata Harra

Sauteed potatoes, cubes, coriander, garlic and spices.

$7.00

Laban Bi Khiar

Lebanese yogurt infused with cucumbers, garlic and mint.

$5.00

Bread Basket

Homemade bread baked fresh from our oven.

$4.00

Tahini Sauce

$1.00

Garlic Sauce

$1.00

Balade Homemade Hot Sauce

$1.00

Grilled Chicken Breast

$4.50

Dessert

Baklava

Phyllo pastries with nuts.

$8.00

Kenafa

Baked in the oven topped with cheese, bread crumbs, pistachio, and homemade syrup.

$12.50

Mouhallabie

Milk pudding topped with ground pistachio and homemade syrup.

$8.00

Chocoba

Homemade dough baked with Nutella and topped with sliced bananas and pistachios.

$10.00

Lebanese Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream.

$8.00

Ashta

Homemade white pudding with honey, pistachio, and fresh fruits.

$12.50

Beverages

Saratoga Bottled Water

$3.00 +

Soda

$2.50

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

$6.00

Freshly Squeezed Homemade Lemonade

$6.00

Balade Jallab

Healthy date juice with pine nuts.

$5.00

Rose Water

Concentrated rose juice.

$5.00

Original Iced Tea

$3.50

Laban Ayran

A healthy and salty yogurt drink.

$5.00

Lebanese Coffee

$3.00 +

Espresso Lavazza

Choice of regular or decaf Lavazza.

$3.00

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Choice of regular or decaf.

$3.00

Hot Tea

$3.00

Lebanese Tea

Served with fresh mint.

$7.00

Espresso

Choice of regular or decaf.

$3.00

Lebanese Coffee

$3.00 +

Beers (Must be 21 to purchase)

Almaza - Lebanon

Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.00

Casablanca - Morocco

Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.00

961 Pale Ale - Lebanon

Must be 21 to purchase.

$5.00

Krombacher Pilsner

Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.00

961 Lager

Must be 21 to purchase

$6.00

961 Red Ale

Must be 21 to purchase

$6.00

Wine- Red (Must be 21+ to purchase)

Saurus, Pinot Noir, 2019

Argentina

$48.00

Massaya Le Columbier, Bekaa Valley 2016

Lebanon

$44.00

Chateau August, Bodreaux 2016

France

$46.00

Chateau Heritage, Foothills, Bekaa Valley 2017

Lebanon

$48.00

Chateau Ksara, Reserve Du Couvent, 2018

Lebanon

$56.00

Domaine Wardy, Chateau Les Ceders, 2014

Lebanon

$56.00

Le Prelat Cote Du Rhone 2017

France

$42.00

Wine- White (Must be 21+ to purchase)

Chateau Heritage, Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Lebanon

$48.00

Fleuriet Cuvee Prestige, Sancere, 2019

France

$42.00

Chateau Ksara, Blanc De Blancs 2016

Lebanon

$45.00

Pinot Grigio 2019

Italy

$38.00

Massaya Blanc, Bekaa Valley, 2017

Lebanon

$46.00

Wardy, Clos Blanc Bekaa Valley 2017

Lebanon

$48.00

Fidora Prosecco Brut Spumante

Italy

$45.00

Wine- Rose (Must be 21+ to purchase)

Domaine Des Tourelles, Bekaa Valley 2019

Lebanon

$48.00

Massaya, Rose, Bekaa Valley 2019

Lebanon

$48.00

Blue de Mer Rose 2020

France

$48.00

Catering Beverages

Catering Soda

$2.00

Catering Spring Water Saratoga

$3.00 +

Catering Freshly Squeezed Juice

Orange, apple and carrot.

$6.00

Catering Freshly Squeezed Homemade Lemonade

$6.00

Catering Original Iced Tea

$4.00

Catering Laban Ayran

$5.00

Catering Mezza

Hummus Tray

Chick peas puree, tahini, lemon and olive oil.

$45.00

Baba Ghanouj Tray

Eggplant puree, tahini, lemon and olive oil.

$52.00

Labneh with Garlic Tray

Balade’s heavenly yogurt cheese, infused with wild thyme and garlic.

$50.00

Warak Einab Dozen

Grape leaves stuffed with chickpeas, onions, tomatoes and rice.

$18.00

Mouhamara Tray

Sundried red pepper, walnut and pomegranate molases and spices leave.

$60.00

Kebbeh Kras Dozen

Lean beef and cracked wheat, filled with ground beef, diced onions and pine nuts.

$36.00

Makanek Tray

Flambeed in spiced beef sausages with hint of lemon.

$60.00

Soujouk Tray

Mildly hot smoking beef sausages mixed with diced tomatoes.

$60.00

Falafel Dozen

Made with chickpeas, fava beans and parsley.

$24.00

Fatayir with Spinash and Feta Dozen

Spinach pies in a triangular shape.

$32.00

Sfiha Dozen

Squares of pastry filled with our combination of meat.

$32.00

Jwaneh Dozen

Chargrilled chicken wings marinated our way.

$24.00

Rkakat Dozen

Cheese rolls with fresh mints.

$30.00

Catering Soups

6 Lentil Soup Bowls

$45.00

6 Chicken and Vegetable Soup Bowls

$45.00

Catering Salads

Taboule Salad Tray

Parsley, burghul, onions and tomatoes.

$70.00

Fattoush Salad Tray

Mixed green, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, sumac, green pepper and toasted pita.

$70.00

Chicken Meshwe Salad Tray

Mixed green, black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese served with house dressing.

$92.00

Halloume Salad Tray

A mixture of green, Halloumi, tomatoes, black olives with our pomegranate molasses.

$92.00

Skinny Shawarma Salad Tray

A mixture of green tossed with sliced onions, tomatoes, black olive, cucumber topped with chicken or beef.

$98.00

Catering Manakeesh

6 Zaatar 8" Pies

A mixture of wild dried thyme, sesame seeds sumac and olive oil.

$45.00

6 Lahme Baajin 8" Pies

Seasoned ground lean beef, mixed with diced onions and tomatoes.

$78.00

6 Cheese 8" Pies

White cheese served with sliced tomatoes.

$69.00

6 Cheese with Soujuk 8" Pies

A mix of white cheese with sauteed beef sausages.

$78.00

6 Kafta 8" Pies

Ground lean beef with chopped onions, parsley and Lebanese spices.

$75.00

Catering Sandwiches

Shish Tawook Tray

Pieces of marinated grilled chicken served with garlic aioli.

$70.00

Chicken Shawarma Tray

Chicken served with garlic aioli and topped with vegetables.

$70.00

Meat Shawarma Tray

Juicy slices of marinated beef topped with tomatoes parsley and sumac.

$70.00

Makanek Tray

Grilled beef sausages with lettuce, tomatoes and pickles.

$70.00

Shish Kebab Tray

Marinated lean tenderloin lamb served with hummus and pickles.

$75.00

Kafta Tray

Chargrilled ground beef mixed with diced onions, parsley served with hummus.

$63.00

Falafel Tray

Falafel patties in a pita topped with tomatoes, onions, green, pickles, turnips and tahini.

$55.00

Catering Platters

Mixed Grill Tray

Beef kafta, shish kabab and chicken tawook served with chargrilled vegetables and garlic aioli sauce.

$175.00

Sheikh El Shawarma Tray

Marinated chicken served with pickles and garlic aioli.

$140.00

Shish Tawook Tray

Chicken breast marinated with garlic, lemon and spices served with garlic aioli.

$140.00

Meat Shawarma Tray

Marinated beef served with pickles and tahini sauce.

$140.00

Beef Kafta Tray

Chargrilled lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley and spices.

$140.00

Lamb Chops Tray

New Zealand lamb chops grilled, seasoned our way served with potatoes.

$200.00

Mujaddara Crush Tray

Lentils and rice topped with caramelized onions served with Lebanese salad.

$115.00

Samke Harra Tray

Sea bass marinated then topped with our Balade sauce and grilled to perfection.

$175.00

Catering Desserts

Baklava Tray

Fingers. Pastries with nuts and pistachios.

$36.00

Kenafa Tray

Baked cheese topped with bread crumbs, syrup and crushed pistachio.

$42.00

Mouhallabie Tray

Milk pudding topped with ground pistachio and a delicate sugar syrup.

$42.00

Ashta Tray

Milk-based pudding with honey and fresh fruits.

$48.00
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About Balade

  • 208 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
  • Healthy, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
  • (212) 529-6868
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