Appetizer Tour

hummus – A velvety blend of chickpea pate, garlic, lemon and sesame tahini.

falafel – Delicate croquettes of ground chickpeas, onion and aromatic spices hand rolled then lightly fried to perfection.

im-saáa – Eggplant, tomato and onion lightly stewed served in a ratatouille style.

tabouleh – A flavorful salad of finely minced parsley, bulgur, red tomato and minced onion tossed in a lemon virgin olive oil dressing.

khiar bi leban – Refreshing union of chilled yogurt and cucumber laced with a touch of garlic and mint. May be eaten as an appetizer or a sauce similar to tzatziki.

yalanji – Grape leaves delicately stuffed with rice, parsley tomato, onion, lemon juice and olive oil.

† sambousek – Flakey and light small pastries filled with minced beef, pine nuts and sweet onion.

burak – Delicately fried pastries stuffed with mixture of feta cheese and mint.

zahra – Small cauliflower flash-fried golden then splashed with lemon.

† muhammara – Roasted red pepper and toasted walnut pate with a hint of lemon and spices.

baba ghanouj – Fire roasted eggplant puree with garlic, lemon and cream of sesame.

† náanak – Lamb, beef and pork sausages infused with port wine, pine nuts, sherry and an aromatic mix of cinnamon, clove and allspice.

† hummus bil lahme – Sautéed beef filet tips and toasted pine nuts served a top our velvety hummus.

† kibbeh – Lean minced beef, sautéed with onion and toasted pine nuts in the center of a beef and bulgur wheat shell.

foul salata – Fava beans delicately simmered in garlic, lemon and olive oil then tossed in a salad of parsley, tomato and spring onion.

jibnee mishwieh – Delectable slices of Halloumi cheese grilled in olive oil until golden brown and served warm.

fasoulia – Lightly stewed fresh green beans with tomato, garlic, onion and laced with olive oil.

basterma – Very thin slices of beef filet cured with a coating of traditional spices.

koosa b’dibs ruman – Fried slices of zucchini glazed in a garlic and pomegranate sauce.

labaneh – Deliciously rich yogurt cheese spread topped with dry mint & olive oil.

kibbeh nayyeh – A blend of fresh lean beef, bulgur wheat and onion seasoned with Leila’s house blend of 16 spices served with raw onion.