Menu

Our menu pays modern homage & celebrates some of the world’s most ancient flavors - those of the Mideast, North Africa, Anatolia & environs of the Mediterranean. This ranges from the Levant, Phoenicia, Assyria, Babylonia, Amazigh, Anatolia, Egypt to Canaan, Mesopotamia and more--- today Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Southern Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Crete, Palestine, Israel & Jordan. Many of the flavors of this region were popularized over the course of time via the Silk Road & the abundant trading of spices & goods.

Silver Lake, LA
SOHO, NYC

Vegetables

Tahini Toast
Date Jus, Spicy Pickled Cucumber, Toasted Dukkah 15
Market Fatoush
Preserved Lemon & Sumac Vinaigrette 19
Babaganoush
Smoked Eggplant, Roasted Shishito Peppers 18
Spicy Potato
Harissa, Cilantro, Lemon, Feta Cream 17
Smoked Hen-of-the-Wood Mushroom
Smoked Mushroom, Lebneh, Chermoula 20
Roast Beets
Salt-Roasted Pistachios, Beet Chips, Herbed Chevre w/ Medjool Dates 22
Bitter Green Salad
Radicchio, Endive, Arugula, Green Apple, Crispy Bulgur, w/ Tahini Green Goddess 19
Fried Cauliflower
Fried Cauliflower, Toasted Egyptian Dukkah, Tahini, Cilantro 17
Couscous Royale
Moroccan Couscous, Chickpeas, Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables, Local Dried Fruit & Nut, Saffron 39
Ful Medames
Rich Fava Bean Stew w/ Light-Roasted Cauliflower and Onion, Soft Egg (not available for takeout) 21

Meat

Turmeric Fried Rice
Chicken, Organic Egg, Chickpeas, Golden Raisins, Almonds, Chilies 20
Beef Tongue Shawarma Gnocchi
Nutmeg & Mace 30
Lamb Kofta
Wrapped in Hoja Santa w/ Mole Negro, and Herbaceous Freekah 34
Hummus bi Tahini
Crisped Chickpeas, EV Olive Oil, Beef Cheek Kawarma 27
Baby Back Ribs
Mideast Spice Rubbed, Turkish Coffee, Grape Molasses 28
Cast Iron Mideast Chicken
Grandma’s Rice w/ Dried Fruit, Cinnamon & Almonds 32
Hanger Steak
Urfa Pepper, Crispy Brussels w/ Pomegranate Molasses, Celery Root Smash 37
Honey-Glazed Savory Lamb Shank
Spicy Broth w/ Barley & Chickpeas, Pho Finishings (not available for take out) 38
Shishkatori
Savory Mideast-Seasoned Shish Kebobs served in Traditional Japanese Yakitori Style Smoked Pork Belly, Fenugreek 15 | Spiced Beef Tenderloin 16 | Chicken Thigh, Spicy Yuzu Tahini 14

Fish

Smoked Trout Rillette
Lebanese Olives w/ Horseradish-Herbed Lebneh, Country Sourdough 19
Butter Seared Scallops
Aleppo-Turmeric Cream, Roasted Parsnip 32
Pan Seared Branzino
Cauliflower, Herb-Roasted Beets, Charred Beet Root 37

Pleasant Plunges

House Made Bread
House Made Bread, Lebanese Za’atar, Roast Garlic & Sundried Tomato Confit, French Feta 12
Veggie Kibbeh Niyah
Veggie Kibbeh Niyah, Smoked Tomato, Bulgur, Herb Medley 16
Lebneh
Lebneh, Braised Fennel, Honey-Fig Jam 16
Primeval Hummus bi Tahini
Primeval Hummus bi Tahini, Nut & Seed Blend, Green Harissa 16

Vegetables

Tahini Toast
Date Jus, Spicy Pickled Cucumber, Toasted Dukkah 15
Spicy Potato
Harissa, Cilantro, Lemon, Feta Cream 17
Babaganoush
Smoked Eggplant, Roasted Shishito Peppers 18
Roast Beets
Salt-Roasted Pistachios, Beet Chips, Herbed Chevre w/ Medjool Dates 22
Fried Cauliflower
Fried Cauliflower, Toasted Egyptian Dukkah, Tahini, Cilantro 17
Market Fatoush
Preserved Lemon & Sumac Vinaigrette 19
Chopped Bitter Greens
Radicchio, Endive, Arugula, Green Apple, Crispy Bulgur, w/ Tahini Green Goddess 19
Ful Medames
Rich Fava Bean Stew w/ Light-Roasted Cauliflower and Onion, Soft Egg 22
Couscous Royale
Moroccan Couscous, Chickpeas, Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables, Local Dried Fruit & Nut, Saffron 38

Meat

Shishkatori
Savory Mideast-Seasoned Shish Kebobs served in Traditional Japanese Yakitori Style Blackened Pork Belly, Fenugreek / Mideast Spiced Beef, Aleppo Hot Sauce / Chicken Thigh, Spicy Yuzu Tahini 10
Croquettes
Croquettes w/ Guanciale & Akkawi Cheese, Aleppo Aioli 12
Turmeric Fried Rice
Chicken, Organic Egg, Chickpeas, Golden Raisins, Almonds, Chilies 18
Lamb Flatbread
Lamb Flatbread, Herb Medley 22
Beef Tongue Shawarma Gnocchi
Nutmeg & Mace 30
Lamb Kofta
Lamb Kofta w/ Oaxacan Style Mole Negro and Herbaceous Freekeh 34
Hummus bi Tahini
Crisped Chickpeas, EV Olive Oil, Beef Cheek Kawarma 28
Baby Back Ribs
Mideast Spice Rubbed, Turkish Coffee, Grape Molasses 28
Cast Iron Mideast Chicken
Grandma’s Rice w/ Dried Fruit, Cinnamon & Almonds 34
The New York 20oz
The New York 20oz w/ Urfa Peppers, Celery Root Smash, Braised Fenugreek 85
Honey-Glazed Savory Lamb Shank
Spicy Broth w/ Barley & Chickpeas, Pho Finishings 42

Fish

Dry Scallop
Dry Scallop, Ginger-Yuzu, Toasted Pistachio w/ Pomegranate, Serrano Chile 22
Bangs Island Mussels
Bangs Island Mussels, Aleppo-Turmeric Cream, Crispy Shallots 24
Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips, Dill-Sourdough Crusted Cod, Za’atar Fried Potato, Lebneh Tartar 28
Pan Seared Branzino
Cauliflower, Herb-Roasted Beets, Charred Beet Root 37

Silver Lake, LA

Tue-Sat | 6pm - 10pm
Sun & Mon | CLOSED

(323) 663-1500

4156 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

SoHo, NYC

Tue-Sat | 5pm - Midnight
Sun & Mon | CLOSED

(212) 970-5871

359 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013

The Bar at Bowery Bungalow
495 Broome St. – just around the corner

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