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Open Sesame

Dinner, Greek
5215 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 621-1698
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Beverages

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Fresh Coconut

Whole young coconut

$7.95

Jalab

Rose water, grape syrup infused with incense, almond slivers

$5.95

Tamarind

Indian date syrup infused with rose water

$5.95

Laban

Chilled yogurt, dry mint

$5.95

Orange Juice

$4.95

Pomegranate Juice

$4.95

Mango Juice

$4.95

Moroccan Green Iced Tea

Fresh mint + orange blossom water

$4.95

Moroccan Green Hot Tea

Fresh mint + orange blossom water

$4.95

Blossom Hot Tea

Fresh mint, orange blossom water

$4.95

Turkish Coffee

Infused with cardamom

$5.95

Espresso

Lavazza

$4.95

Americano

Lavazza

$4.95

Aqua Panna

$5.95 +

San Pellegrino

Sparkling natural mineral water

$5.95 +

Fountain Soda

$3.95

Bottled Water

$2.50

Blossom Iced Tea

Fresh mint, orange blossom water

$4.95

Mezza - Appetizers

Mezza Sampler

Vegetarian grape leaves, olives, hummus, tabouleh, labne, yogurt dip (VG). Served with pita.

$22.95 +

Spicy Garlic Potatoes

Cilantro, garlic, roasted chili, lemon juice (VG VN GF)

$8.95 +

Hummus

Chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN GF). Served with pita.

$8.95 +

Spicy Hummus

Hummus, roasted chili, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN GF). Served with pita.

$8.95 +

Baba Ghannouj

Fire roasted eggplant, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil (VG GF). Served with pita.

$9.95 +

Falafel Patties

Chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, herbs, spices / 3-pieces (VG VN GF)

$8.95 +

Vegetarian Grape Leaves

Rice, parsley, bulgur, tomato, onion, mint (VG VN)

$8.95

Grilled Haloumi Cheese + Watermelon

Halloumi cheese, watermelon, mint (VG GF)

$11.95

Kibbi

Prime ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, onion, herbs, yogurt dip, 2-pieces.

$9.95

Flash Fried Cauliflower

Onion, tomato, tahini, with almond slivers (VG VN GF)

$9.95

Yogurt Cucumber Dip

Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dry mint (VG GF). Served with pita.

$8.95 +

Arayes

Grilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac

$12.95

Labne

Kefir cheese, mint, extra virgin olive oil (VG GF)

$8.95 +

Olives

Lebanese olives (VG VN R GF)

$6.95 +

Foul M'damas

Chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil - served with onion, wild cucumber pickles, radish, cucumber, tomato, fresh mint (VG VN GF)

$12.95 +

Fresh Vegetable Plate

Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green onion, olives, wild cucumber pickles, radish, mint (VG VN R GF)

$8.95

Housemade French Fries

Hand cut potatoes (VG VN GF)

$5.95 +

Shorba - Soups

Lentil Soup

Onion, garlic, celery, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN GF)

$7.95 +

Spicy Vegetable Soup

Pureed vegetables, red + yellow lentils, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, spices (VG VN GF)

$7.95 +

Slata - Salads

Fattoush Salad

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)

$11.95 +

Tabouleh Salad

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)

$11.95 +

Open Sesame Salad

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)

$12.95 +

Pita Sandwiches

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

Chicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles

$11.95 +

Chicken Tawook Sandwich

Chicken breast, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles

$11.95 +

Beef Shawarma Sandwich

Prime top round, grilled tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini

$13.95 +

Falafel Sandwich

Tomato, parsley, mint, wild cucumber pickles, lettuce, tahini (VG VN)

$9.95 +

Beef Kabob Sandwich

Prime top sirloin, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac

$13.95 +

Lamb Kabob Sandwich

Tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac

$13.95 +

Filet Mignon Sandwich

Filet, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac

$14.95 +

Kafta Sandwich

Prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, sumac, spices, hummus, tomato

$12.95 +

Arayes Sandwich

Grilled stuffed pita with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac

$12.95 +

Cauliflower Sandwich

Onion, lettuce, tomato, pine nuts, almond slivers, tahini (VG VN)

$10.95 +

Chicken Kafta Pita

Ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato

$11.95 +

Paninis

Chicken Panini

Tawook or shawarma, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles, arugula. Served on artisan french bread.

$14.95

Labne Panini

Kefir cheese, tomato, mint, olives, extra virgin olive oil (VG). Served on artisan french bread.

$11.95

Halloumi Cheese Panini

Halloumi cheese, cucumber (VG). Served on artisan french bread.

$13.95

Zaatar Panini

Thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, fresh mint, olives, tomato, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN). Served on artisan french bread.

$9.95 +

Mankoushe - Lebanese Style Pizza

Open Sesame Pizza

Onion, tomato, feta cheese, zaatar, extra virgin olive oil (VG)

$9.95

Yassmina Pizza

Feta cheese, tomato, dry basil, extra virgin olive oil (VG)

$9.95

Zaatar Pizza

Thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, mint, olives, tomato, extra virgin olive oil (VG)

$9.95 +

Main Plates

Chicken Tawook

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

$20.95 +

Chicken Shawarma

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

$20.95 +

Beef Shawarma

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

$21.95 +

Kafta

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

$21.95 +

Beef Kabob

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

$23.95 +

Open Sesame Combo

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

$24.95 +

Ali's Favorite

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

$23.95 +

Grilled Tiger Shrimp

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

$27.95 +

Lamb Kabob

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

$23.95 +

French Cut Lamb Chops

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

$30.95 +

Filet Mignon Kabob

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

$30.95 +

The Sultan

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

$30.95 +

Falafel Entree

Falafel served with hummus, fattoush, tomato, lettuce, wild cucumber pickles and tahini sauce. Vegetarian & Vegan.

$13.00

Vegetarian Combo

Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, 2 falafel patties and a grape leaf. Vegetarian & Vegan.

$13.00

Chicken Kafta

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

$20.95 +

Entrees

Loukoz - Mediterranean Sea Bass

Whole sea bass, lemon, thyme, extra virgin olive oil, arugula salad, fried cauliflower, tahini

$31.95 +

Falafel Entree

Falafel, hummus, fattoush, tahini (VG VN)

$16.95 +

Vegetarian Entree

Hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, two falafel patties, grape leaf (VG)

$17.95 +

Skewers Entree

Two skewers: beef, lamb, chicken tawook or kafta - basmati rice, roasted onion, tomato

$23.95 +

Party Platter

Suggested for 6 people - lamb, beef, chicken tawook, kafta, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, roasted onion, tomato, parsley, sumac, basmati rice, tahini, garlic sauce

$107.95 +

A La Carte

Hummus

Chickpeas, garlic, fresh lemon juice, thini, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

$5.00 +

Spicy Hummus

Chickpeas, garlic, fresh lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, roasted chili peppe. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

$5.00

Lentil Soup

Onion, garlic, celery, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

$5.00

Baba Ghannouj

Fire roasted eggplant, garlic, fresh lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan.

$5.00

Yogurt Dip

Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dry mint. Vegan.

$5.00

Fried Cauliflower

Flash-fried cauliflower, onion, and tahini sauce. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

$5.00 +

Homemade Fries

Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

$5.00 +

Spicy Potatoes

Sauteed with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili, and fresh lemon juice. Spicy, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

$5.00 +

Grape Leaves

Rice, parsley, tomatoes, onions & fresh mint rolled in grape leaves, cooked in olive oil & fresh lemon juice. Vegan and vegetarian.

$5.00

Kids Meal

Charbroiled marinated chicken kabob with rice.

$9.00

Beef Skewer

$12.95 +

Lamb Skewer

$12.95 +

Chicken Tawook Skewer

$11.95 +

Beef Kafta Skewer

$10.95

Grilled Tiger Shrimp

$13.95 +

Filet Mignon Skewer

$15.95 +

Side of Shawarma

$11.95 +

Lamb Chop

$7.95

Roasted Onion + Tomato Skewer

$4.95

Basmati Rice

$3.00

Kabssa Rice

$4.00

Falafel Patty

$3.00

Wild Cucumber Pickles

$2.00

Cucumber + Lettuce

$4.95

Chicken Kafta Skewer

$10.00

Garlic Sauce (10 oz)

$5.95

Tahini Sauce (10 oz)

$5.95

Bag of Pita (6 pcs)

$2.50

Habanero Hot Sauce (2 oz)

$1.00

Lunch Specials - Pita Sandwiches

Chicken Shawarma Pita Lunch Special

Chicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

$13.95 +

Chicken Tawook Pita Lunch Special

Chicken breast, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

$13.95 +

Beef Shawarma Pita Lunch Special

Prime top round, grilled tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

$15.95 +

Beef Kabob Pita Lunch Special

Prime top sirloin, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

$15.95 +

Lamb Kabob Pita Lunch Special

Tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, and sumac. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

$15.95 +

Cauliflower Pita Lunch Special

Onion, lettuce, tomato, almond slivers, tahini. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

$12.95 +

Kafta Pita Lunch Special

Prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, sumac, hummus, parsley, tomato. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

$15.95 +

Arayes Pita Lunch Special

Grilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac

$15.95 +

Falafel Pita Lunch Special

Tomato, parsley, mint, wild cucumber pickles, lettuce, tahini. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

$11.95 +

Chicken Kafta Pita Lunch Special

Ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

$13.95 +

Desserts

Labne Cheesecake w/ Fig Caramel

Labne, vanilla bean, fig caramel compote, walnut phyllo dough pastry

$11.95

Baklawa

Phyllo dough pastry, pistachio, orange blossom syrup - two fingers

$7.95

Lebanese Ice Cream Duo

Ashta, pistachio, almond, chocolate

$6.95

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

Served with Lebanese almond ice cream.

$9.00

K'Naafeh

A semolina wheat pastry with sweet cheese or ashta cream and topped with orange blossom syrup.

$8.00

K'Naafeh a la Mode

A semolina wheat pastry with sweet cheese or Ashta cream topped with orange blossom syrup. Topped with Ashta ice cream.

$9.00

Espresso

$3.00

Americano

$3.00

Turkish Coffee

Infused with cardamom.

$4.00

Moroccan Green Iced Tea

Infused with fresh mint and orange blossom.

$3.00

Moroccan Green Hot Tea

Infused with fresh mint and orange blossom.

$3.00

Blossom Tea

Hot water infused with orange blossom and fresh mint.

$3.00

Orange Cardamon Pistachio Cake

Pistachio, cardamon, orange preserve, cream cheese frosting, sugar crumb

$9.95

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake - A La Mode

Rich chocolate, Lebanese almond ice cream

$12.95

Ashta Baklawa

Phyllo dough pastry, ashta crema, orange blossom syrup

$8.95

K'Naafeh - Ashta or Cheese

Phyllo dough pastry, cheese or ashta, orange blossom syrup

$8.95

Baklawa Crumble

Crumbled baklawa, ashta ice cream

$8.95

Weekend Specials

Friday - Kabssa

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.

$22.95 +

Saturday - Bamieh

Lebanese okra + lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, white onions. Served over basmati rice with fresh lemon wedges.

$20.95 +

Saturday - Kibbi Nayyeh

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.

$15.95 +

Sunday - Molokhia

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.

$19.95 +
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About Open Sesame

  • 5215 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Dinner, Greek, Lunch Specials, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Sandwiches
  • (562) 621-1698
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