Open Sesame
Popular menu items
Hummus
Chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and tahini sauce, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita. Vegan.
$9.50 +Grilled Haloumi Cheese and Watermelon
Grilled unripe brined Lebanese cheese and watermelon slices. Vegetarian.
$12.00Fried Cauliflower
Served with onion, tomato and tahini sauce topped with sauteed pine nuts and almonds. Served with pita. Vegan.
$9.50Fattoush Salad
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.
$11.00 +Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Marinated chicken cooked on an upright spit, thinly sliced with garlic sauce, tomato and wild cucumber pickles.
$12.00 +Chicken Tawook
Skewered cubes of marinated, charbroiled chicken breast. Served with garlic sauce and wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$21.50 +Chicken Shawarma
Marinated chicken breast and thigh cooked on an upright spit, thinly sliced. Served with garlic sauce and wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$21.50 +Open Sesame Combo
Charbroiled skewers of kafta, chicken tawook and USDA prime beef kabob. Served over basmati rice. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$25.00Vegetarian Entree
Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, 2 falafel patties and a grape leaf. Vegetarian.
$18.008 oz. Garlic Sauce
$1.00 +Beverages
Orange Juice
$5.00Pomegranate Juice
$5.00Mango Juice
$5.00Espresso
$3.50Americano
$3.50Panna
$5.00 +Sparkling San Pellegrino
$5.00 +Bottled Water
$2.50Fountain Soda
$4.00Appetizers
Mezza Sampler
Vegetarian grape leaves, olives, spicy zucchini, tabouleh, labne and yogurt dip. Served with pita. Vegetarian.
$23.00Fried Potatoes
Our famous potatoes, sauteed with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili and lemon juice. Vegan.
$8.50 +Hummus
Chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and tahini sauce, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita. Vegan.
$9.50 +Spicy Hummus
Hummus and roasted chili drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita. Vegan.
$9.50Baba Ghannouj
Fire-roasted eggplant, garlic, lemon juice and tahini drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with pita. Vegetarian.
$11.00Falafel Patties
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.
$9.50Vegetarian Grape Leaves
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.
$9.50Grilled Haloumi Cheese and Watermelon
Grilled unripe brined Lebanese cheese and watermelon slices. Vegetarian.
$12.00Kibbi
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.
$11.00Fried Cauliflower
Served with onion, tomato and tahini sauce topped with sauteed pine nuts and almonds. Served with pita. Vegan.
$9.50Arayes
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.
$13.00Spicy Zucchini
Zucchini sauteed with tomato, onion, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Served cold with pita. Vegan.
$9.50Labne
A creamy kefir cheese dip topped with extra virgin olive oil and olives. Served with pita. Vegetarian.
$9.50Foul M'damas
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.
$13.00Fresh Vegetable Plate
An assortment of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green onion, olives, wild cucumber pickles, radish and fresh mint. Vegan. Raw.
$9.50Soup
Spicy Vegetable Soup
A puree of vegetables, yellow lentils, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, herbs and spices. Vegan.
$8.50Salad
Open Sesame Salad
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.
$13.00 +Fattoush Salad
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.
$11.00 +Tabouleh Salad
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.
$13.00 +Pita Sandwiches
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Marinated chicken cooked on an upright spit, thinly sliced with garlic sauce, tomato and wild cucumber pickles.
$12.00 +Chicken Tawook Sandwich
Cubes of marinated, charbroiled chicken breast with tomato, wild cucumber pickles and garlic sauce.
$12.00 +Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Marinated USDA prime top round cooked on an upright spit, thinly sliced with tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles and tahini sauce.
$12.50 +Falafel Sandwich
Fried falafel patties with tomato, parsley, fresh mint, wild cucumber pickles, shredded lettuce and tahini sauce. Vegan.
$10.50 +Beef Kabob Sandwich
Charbroiled USDA prime top sirloin steak with tomato, hummus, parsley, onion and sumac.
$13.00 +Kafta Sandwich
Charbroiled skewer of extra lean USDA prime ground beef and lamb, parsley, onion and Lebanese spices. Served with hummus, parsley, onion, tomato and sumac.
$13.00 +Arayes Sandwich
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.
$13.00 +Cauliflower Sandwich
Fried cauliflower with onion, lettuce, tomato, pine nuts, almond slivers and tahini sauce. Vegan.
$11.00 +Chicken Kafta Sandwich
Ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato
$11.75 +Lebanese-Style Pizza
Open Sesame Mankoushe
Onion, tomato, feta cheese, za'atar and extra virgin olive oil. Lebanese style pizza. Vegetarian.
$11.00Yassmina Mankoushe
Feta cheese, tomato, dry basil and extra virgin olive oil. Lebanese style pizza. Vegetarian.
$11.00Zaatar Mankoushe
Thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, fresh mint, olives, tomato and extra virgin olive oil. Lebanese style pizza. Vegetarian.
$11.00 +Entrees I
Chicken Tawook
Skewered cubes of marinated, charbroiled chicken breast. Served with garlic sauce and wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$21.50 +Chicken Shawarma
Marinated chicken breast and thigh cooked on an upright spit, thinly sliced. Served with garlic sauce and wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$21.50 +Beef Shawarma
Marinated top round cooked on an upright spit thinly sliced and served with tahini sauce. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$23.00 +Kafta
Charbroiled skewers of extra lean ground beef and lamb, parsley, onion and spices. Served over kabob salad and basmati rice. With pita and choice of 2 sides.
$23.00Beef Kabob
Skewered cubes of marinated USDA prime top sirloin steak, charbroiled. Served over kabob salad and basmati rice. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$24.00Open Sesame Combo
Charbroiled skewers of kafta, chicken tawook and USDA prime beef kabob. Served over basmati rice. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$25.00Ali's Favorite
Charbroiled sliced USDA prime top sirloin steak on a layer of spicy roasted tomatoes and onions. Served over basmati rice. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$24.00Grilled Tiger Shrimp
Charbroiled shrimp marinated in garlic, olive oil, cilantro and roasted red pepper. Served over basmati rice. Served with pita and your choice of 2 sides.
$26.50Lamb Kabob
Marinated lamb charbroiled and served over kabob salad and basmati rice. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$25.00Lamb Chops
Charbroiled French cut lamb chops marinated in fresh lemon juice, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Served over kabob salad and basmati rice. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$29.50Filet Mignon Kabob
Charbroiled filet served over kabob salad and basmati rice. Served with pita and choice of 2 sides.
$29.50The Sultan
A combination of marinated lamb chops, grilled tiger shrimp and filet mignon all charbroiled. Served over basmati rice. With pita and choice of 2 sides.
$29.50Falafel Entree
Falafel served with hummus, fattoush, tomato, lettuce, wild cucumber pickles and tahini sauce. Vegetarian & Vegan.
$13.00Vegetarian Combo
Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, 2 falafel patties and a grape leaf. Vegetarian & Vegan.
$13.00Entrees II
Loukoz
Whole Mediterranean sea bass charbroiled with lemon and thyme. Served with a fresh arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers and olives with a side of basmati rice topped with roasted pepper sauce.
$29.50Falafel Entree
Falafel served with hummus, fattoush, tomato, lettuce, wild cucumber pickles and tahini sauce. Vegan.
$17.00Vegetarian Entree
Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, 2 falafel patties and a grape leaf. Vegetarian.
$18.00Skewers Entree
A choice of 2 meat skewers: USDA prime beef, lamb, tawook or kafta. Served over basmati rice with a roasted onion and tomato.
$25.00Party Platter
Suggested for 6 people. Charbroiled skewers of lamb, USDA prime 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.
$102.00Paninis
Chicken Panini
Choice of charbroiled chicken shawarma or chicken tawook, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles and arugula. Served on artisan french bread.
$14.50Labne Panini
Creamy kefir cheese, tomato, fresh mint and olives drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served on artisan French bread. Vegetarian.
$12.00Halloumi Cheese Panini
Unripe, brined Lebanese cheese and cucumber. Served on artisan French bread. Vegetarian.
$14.50Zaatar Panini
Thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, fresh mint, olives, tomato and extra virgin olive oil. Served on artisan French bread. Vegan.
$11.00 +A La Carte
Beef Skewer
$12.00 +Lamb Skewer
$12.00 +Chicken Tawook Skewer
$12.00 +Kafta Skewer
$12.00Grilled Tiger Shrimp
$14.50 +Filet Mignon Skewer
$15.50 +Side of Shawarma
$12.00 +Lamb Chop
$7.00Rice
$3.50Cucumber and Lettuce
$5.008 oz. Garlic Sauce
$1.00 +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.
$5.00Lentil Soup
Onion, garlic, celery, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
$5.00Baba Ghannouj
Fire roasted eggplant, garlic, fresh lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan.
$5.00Fried Cauliflower
Flash-fried cauliflower, onion, and tahini sauce. 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.
$5.00Kabssa Rice
$4.00Chicken Kafta Skewer
$10.25Weekend Specials
Kabssa Friday Entree
Tender lamb shank cooked over a low flame with fresh tomatoes and a special blend of spices and herbs. Served over basmati rice cooked with green bell peppers, onions, carrots, raisins and spices. Sprinkled with pine nuts and almond slivers.
$23.00Bamieh Saturday Entree
Lebanese okra and lamb slow cooked with fresh tomatoes, garlic, cilantro and white onions. Served over basmati rice with fresh lemon wedges.
$21.50Kibbi Nayyeh Saturday Entree
Lebanese-style beef tartare mixed with fine bulgur, onion, mint, Lebanese herbs and spices and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with fresh mint, radish, serrano chilies and pita bread.
$17.00Molokhia Sunday Entree
Garden mallow leaves simmered with shredded chicken, garlic, lemon juice and roasted chilli sauce served over basmati rice.
$20.50Lunch Pita Sandwiches
Chicken Shawarma Pita Lunch Special
Marinated chicken cooked on an upright spit, thinly-sliced with garlic sauce, tomato and wild cucumber pickles. Served with choice of side.
$14.50Chicken Tawook Pita Lunch Special
Cubes of marinated, charbroiled chicken breast with tomato, wild cucumber pickles and garlic sauce. Served with choice of side.
$14.50Beef Shawarma Pita Lunch Special
Marinated USDA Prime top round cooked on an upright spit, thinly-sliced with tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles and tahini sauce. Served with choice of side.
$15.50Beef Kabob Pita Lunch Special
Charbroiled USDA Prime top sirloin steak with tomato, hummus, parsley, onion and sumac. Served with choice of side.
$15.50Lamb Kabob Pita Lunch Special
Charbroiled lamb with tomato, hummus, parsley, onion and sumac. Served with choice of side.
$15.50Cauliflower Pita Lunch Special
Fried cauliflower with onion, lettuce, tomato, pine nuts, almond slivers and tahini sauce. Served with choice of side.
$12.00Kafta Pita Lunch Special
Charbroiled skewer of extra lean USDA Prime ground beef and lamb, parsley, onion, hummus, onion, tomato and sumac. Served with choice of side.
$15.50Arayes Pita Lunch Special
Blend of extra lean ground beef and lamb, parsley, onion and spices. Spread on a flat pita, toasted, topped with fresh tomato, parsley, onions and sumac. Served with choice of side.
$15.50Falafel Pita Lunch Special
Fried falafel patties with tomato, parsley, fresh mint, wild cucumber pickles, shredded lettuce and tahini sauce. Served with choice of side.
$12.00Chicken Kafta Pita Lunch Special
Ground Chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato
$14.00Lunch Entrees
Beef Shawarma Entree Lunch Special
Marinated UDSA prime top round cooked on an upright spit, thinly sliced with tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles and tahini sauce. Served with pita.
$18.00Chicken Tawook Entree Lunch Special
Cubes of marinated, charbroiled chicken breast with tomato, wild cucumber pickles and garlic sauce. Served with pita.
$15.50Chicken Shawarma Entree Lunch Special
Marinated chicken cooked on an upright spit, thinly sliced with garlic sauce, tomato and wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita.
$15.50Kafta Entree Lunch Special
Charbroiled skewer of extra lean USDA prime ground beef and lamb, parsley, onion, Lebanese spices, hummus, parsley, onion, tomato and sumac. Served with pita.
$18.00Vegetarian Entree Lunch Special
Hummus, tabbouleh, two falafel patties and grape leaves. Served with pita.
$14.50Lamb Kabob Pita Lunch Special
Charbroiled lamb with tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, and sumac. Served with choice of side.
$13.00Cauliflower Pita Lunch Special
Fried cauliflower with onion, lettuce, tomato, pine nuts, almond slivers, and tahini sauce. Served with choice of side.
$9.00Arayes Pita Lunch Special
Blend of extra lean ground USDA prime beef and lamb, parsley, onion, and spices spread on a flat pita, toasted, and topped with fresh tomato, parsley, onions, and sumac. Served with choice of side.
$12.00Falafel Pita Lunch Special
Fried falafel patties with tomato, parsley, fresh mint, wild cucumber pickles, shredded lettuce, and tahini sauce. Served with choice of side. Vegan.
$9.00Chicken Kafta Entree Lunch Special
Ground Chicken, parsley, mint, onion, spices, garlic sauce, basmati rice
$16.25Desserts
Lebanese Doughnut
Akawi cheese wrapped in phyllo pastry and drizzled with blossom syrup, sesame seeds and cinnamon.
$9.50Lebanese Ice Cream Duo
Two scoops of ice cream. Choice of two: ashta, pistachio, almond, or chocolate ice cream.
$7.50K'Naafeh
A semolina wheat pastry with sweet cheese or ashta cream and topped with orange blossom syrup.
$9.50K'Naafeh a la Mode
A semolina wheat pastry with sweet cheese or Ashta cream topped with orange blossom syrup. Topped with Ashta ice cream.
$11.00Espresso
$3.50Americano
$3.50Lebanese Ice Cream Trio
Three scoops of ice cream. Choice of 3: ashta, pistachio, almond, or chocolate ice cream.
$9.50ORANGE CARDAMOM PISTACHIO CAKE
Pistachio, cardamom, orange preserve, cream cheese frosting, sugar crumb.
$12.00