LUNCH MENU
:: APPETIZERS ::
Served with our fresh oven baked pita bread ::
Gluten Free Pita is $1.50 extra
Veggie Mezza (without tabouli) (VGN)(GF) $10.95
Taboule, hummus, grape leaves, baba ghanouj and falafel
Hummus Plate (VGN)(GF) $6.50
A Lebanese specialty, creamy mashed garbanzo beans blended with garlic, lemon juice and tahini sauce
Baba Ghannouj (VGN)(GF) $6.95
Roasted eggplant mixed with garlic, lemon juice and tahini sauce
Veggie Grape Leaves (VGN) $7.95
Stuffed with our seasonings, rice tomatoes, parsley, onions and tahini
Meat Grape Leaves (GF) $9.75
Rolled with rice, tomatoes, seasoned beef, lamb and a side of tahini sauce
Fatayer $9.50
Triangular shaped dough filled with seasoned beef, tomatoes and onions Served with a side of hummus
Baleela (VGN)(GF) $7.95
Our fresh take on hummus served hot, steamed garbanzo beans mixed with garlic, cumin, olive oil and tahini sauce
Veggie Kibbee Nayee (VGN) $6.50
A textured mixture of bulgar wheat, onions, garlic and seasoned tomatoes
Ful Mudamas (VGN)(GF) $6.95
Fava beans topped with garlic, cumin, lemon juice and olive oil
Feta Cheese Plate (GF) $8.50
Served with olives, tomatoes and onions, topped off with olive oil
French Fries (VGN)(GF) $4.25
Fresh-cut fries seasoned with paprika, granulated garlic, salt and pepper
Tatziki (GF) $6.50
A tangy dip made from sour cream, yogurt, cucumber, fresh garlic & lemon juice
Toum (GF) $6.50
Blended oil, garlic, lemon and a hint of egg white
Labne Plate (GF) $6.50
Kefir cheese spread served with kalamato olives and tomatoes
Jebne $7.25
Fresh dough topped with mozzarella cheese baked in the oven
Zattar (VGN) $5.95
Fresh baked dough topped with ground thyme, sesame seeds and olive oil
Spinach Pie (VGN) $11.25
Spinach, onion, lemon juice, black pepper, sumac and sesame seeds
:: Soups and Salads ::
ur soups are made from scratch and we use romaine lettuce for our salads both served with pita bread
:: Gluten Free Pita is $1.50 extra :: (Add feta $2.95)
Spinach Soup (VGN)(GF) $5.95
Vegetable broth with fresh spinach, lentils, garlic, potatoes and cilantro
Lentil Soup (VGN)(GF) $5.95
Vegetable broth with green and red lentils, garlic, rice and onions
Fattoush (without pita) (VGN)(GF) $8.50
Lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, cucumbers and garlic tossed with olive oil and lemon juice, served inside a toasted pita bread
Taboule (VGN) $6.50
Diced parsley, tomatoes and bulgur tossed with lemon juice and olive oil
Yogurt Salad (GF) $7.50
Homemade yogurt mixed with cucumber and garlic
Green Salad (without pita) (VGN)(GF) $6.95
Lettuce, tomatoes, olives and cucumbers served with house dressing
Spinach Salad (without pita) (VGN)(GF) $8.50
Feta cheese, tomatoes and olives served with olive oil and lemon juice
Greek Salad (without pita) (VGN)(GF) $8.75
Lettuce, tomatoes, olives and fresh feta cheese tossed with lemon juice, olive oil and vinegar
Chicken Kabab Salad (without pita) (GF) $12.95
Lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, feta cheese and chicken on a skewer
Chicken Shawarma Salad (without pita) (GF) $12.95
Lettuce, tomatoes, olives and cucumbers and sliced chicken with our house dressing
Lamb Kabab Salad (without pita) (GF) $13.95
Lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, feta cheese and lamb on a skewer
Lamb Shawarma Salad (without pita) (GF) $13.95
Lettuce, tomatoes, olives and cucumbers and sliced lamb with our house dressing
:: STEWS ::
Okra Stew (VGN)(GF) $11.95
Seasoned okra in homemade tomato based sauce with basmati rice
• Add our grilled lamb kafta :: $12.95
Eggplant Stew (VGN)(GF) $10.95
Roasted eggplants with vegetables in a tomato sauce with basmati rice
• Add our grilled lamb kafta :: $12.95
Kafta Casserole (GF) $11.95
BBQ Kafta cooked in our homemade tomato sauce served with rice
Artichoke Stew (VGN)(GF) $12.95
Artichoke hearts with vegetables in a tomato sauce with basmati rice
• With kafta beef :: $13.95
:: Mediterranean Sandwiches ::
Wrapped in fresh pita bread and include lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and tahini sauce
:: Gluten Free Pita is $1.50 extra
:: (Add feta $2.95) (ASK FOR GLUTEN FREE)
Shawarma (Gyros) $8.95
Your choice of marinated meat overnight, chicken or lamb shawarma
Kafta $8.95
Ground beef mixed with onions, parsley and spices formed into a patty
Nakanik $8.50
Homemade beef sausage
Lamb Kafta $8.95
Ground lamb mixed with onions and parsley with hummus
Magdalene’s Special Sandwich $9.95
Ground turkey or ground beef, with special spices and seasonings, with onions, toum, tomatoe & pickles
(an excellent sandwich with the addition of feta)
Falafel (VGN) $7.95
Vegetarian falafel balls made from scratch with hummus
Falafel with baba ghannouj :: $8.95
Hummus (VGN) $7.50
Garbanzo beans mashed with garlic, lemon juice and extra virgin oil
Baba Ghannouj (VGN) $7.95
Roasted eggplant mixed with garlic, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil
Batenjan Mekle (VGN) $8.95
Lightly grilled eggplant with garlic and parsley
:: Main Courses ::
Served with oven puffed pita bread (Side salad wth the entree $2.95)
:: Gluten Free Pita is $1.50 extra
Substitute Hummus ($1.25) or Baba Ghannouj ($1.75) instead of Rice -OR- Additional Side of Rice: $3.50
Meat Mezza (without tabouli) (GF) $15.00
Dishes from the heart of Lebanon; taboule, hummus, grape leaves, babba ghannouj, falafel, kafta kabab & chicken shawarma
Meat Mazawat (without tabouli and veggie kibbee) (GF) $22.95
In addition to the above items veggie kibbee nayee, labne, baleela and lamb shawarma
Veggie Mazawat (without tabouli and veggie kibbee) (GF) $17.00
Taboule, hummus, grape leaves, babba ghannouj, falafel, baleela, veggie kibbe nayee and labne our homemade Lebanese cheese
Kafta Kabab (GF) $11.95
BBQ ground beef prepared with onions, parsely and our kafta spices, served with basmati rice
Chicken Kabab (GF) $12.95
Tender chicken breast on a skewer marinated and served with basmati rice and tahini sauce
Lamb Kabab (GF) $14.95
Tender top sirloin lamb kabab on a scewer marinated and served with basmati rice
Shawarma Plate (GF) Chicken: $11.95 -OR- Lamb: $13.95
Your choice of tender chicken or lamb, marinated with onions, garlic, vinegar and lebanese spices with rice and tahini sauce
• Substitute rice with hummus :: add $1.25 • Substitute rice with baba ghannouj :: add $1.75
Lamb Kafta Kabab (GF) $11.95
Ground lamb cooked with onions, served with basmati rice and tahini sauce
Combo Meat Plate (GF) $13.95
An assortment of lamb, chicken shawarma and kafta kabab on a scewer with tahini sauce, served on a bed of basmati rice
Pumpkin Kibbee (GF) $10.95
Layered fresh pumpkin mixed with bulgur stuffed with onions and walnuts served with a side salad and hummus
Majadra (VGN)(GF) $9.95
Seasoned rice with lentils and grilled onions served with a side salad
Falafel Plate (VGN)(GF) $9.95
Fresh falafel balls with hummus and a side of tahini sauce
• Substitute baba ghannouj instead of hummus :: $10.95
Fatte (ask for (GF) ) Chicken: $11.95 -OR- Lamb: $13.95
Your choice of grilled chicken or lamb on top of layered baked bread, roasted eggplant, garbanzo beans, homemade yogurt and pine nuts
Lamb Shank (GF) $13.95
Freshly seasoned lamb cooked with garlic, tomatoes and cilantro, served on a bed of basmati rice
:: Beverages ::
Soda $2.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Sprite, Tonic or Soda
Turkish Coffee $3.00
Traditional black coffee of the Middle East & Mediterranean regions
Coffee or Tea $2.50
Mint or black dried herbs from our garden
Lebanese Soda $3.50
Soda water flavored with rose water, jallab (dates), tamirind or mulberry
Iced Tea $2.50
Freshly Brewed
Strawberry-Lemonade $4.00
Homemade lemonade with fresh crushed strawberries
Eran $3.00
Homemade yogurt blended with fresh cucumbers
Orange Juice, Lemonade, Cranberry Juice $2.50
:: Lebanese & Syrian Smoothies ::
Ashta-B-Fraze $5.50
Strawberry, milk, syrup and pine nuts
T’oot $5.50
Berries, milk, syrup and pine nuts
Mango $5.50
Mango, milk, syrup and pine nuts
:: DESSERT MENU ::
Baklava (VGN) $4.00
The most famous of Middle Eastern pastries - Layers of filo dough filled with walnuts and our homemade rose syrup
Mamoule $4.00
Farina dough stuffed with dates topped off with powdered sugar (pre-call made to order)
Knafe $5.50
Shredded filo filled with sweetened cheese topped with our rose syrup
Katayef Bil-Ashta $6.00
Freshly prepared pancake filled with homemade cream, syrup and pistachios
Katayef Bil-Jos $6.00
Pancake filled with walnuts and dipped in our homemade syrup
Knafe-B-Kaak $6.50
Cheese mixed with farina cooked, baked and served in a special bread called kaak, topped wih attur
Avacado-B-Ashta (GF) $6.50
Avacado, ashta, house syrup and pine nuts
Ashta-B-Assal (GF) $5.25
Homemade ashta, topped with pistachio and attur
Bousa Arabie (GF) $6.00
Ashta icecream with pistachio and mastic
Chocolate Bousa (GF) $6.00
Homemade icecream with walnuts and rose water
Combo Plate $14.95
Chef’s choice of four variety desserts
Come Enjoy Our Happy Hour Specials!
MON-FRI :: 2pm-6pm
$2.95
per item with purchase of a beverage
• Falafel
• Taboule
• Hummus
• Feta Cheese Plate
• French Fries
• Veggie Kibbee Nayee
• Arnabeet Mekle
• Baleela
• Zaatar
• Kafta
We now have Gluten Free Pita! for $1.50 extra
Chicken kababs and tabouli
Fattoush salad
Mouajanat
Makale
Lamb shank & Kasara red wine
Descriptions of our Lebanese food items
Khubz Arabi ~ The classic pita bread also called pocket bread used to scoop up food with your hands
Hummus Bi Tahini and Baba Ghannouj ~ Classic dips native to Lebanon
Dolmas ~ means “to stuff” or dolmas stuffed grape leaves served hot
Bulgur ~ Cracked wheat comes in a variety of grinds can be mixed with meat or in a tabbouleh salad
Kafta ~ Ground meat mixture of onions and parsley that can be formed with patties and fried on a grill
Kibbee ~ The national dish of Lebanon ground meat with onion and bulgur, can be eaten faw, cooked baked in layers, or stuffed
Ful Mudamas ~ Fava brown beans which can be simmered whole or made in a puree
Fatayer Sbanikh ~ Meat or spinach pies make a savory pastry
Falafel ~ Crunchy chick-pea croquettes, a street food at its best but here we make it from scratch
Moussaka ~ Two of our most popular ingredients combined, lamb and eggplant in a casserole dish
Bamia ~ Okra which is cooked to perfection to eliminate its original texture used in a stew
Mechoui ~ Also known as a kabab, grilled meat on a skewer over a charcoal grill
Shawarma ~ Marinated meat overnight, sliced and then grilled, served with onions
Shouraba ill Addis ~ Pureed lentil soup with greens and rice, popular throughout the Mediterranean
Molokhie ~ A leaf of Mallow plant resembling a mint or a small spinach, which adds an interesting texture to a classic Lebanese dish
Located at:
515 SW 4th Ave.
Portland, OR 97204
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11am-9pm
Friday-Saturday: 11am-10pm
Sunday: 2pm-9pm
Please Call: 503.223.0830 for reservations, to-go orders, or catering
(between Alder and Washington on 4th, Next to The Rialto Bar and Peterson's Convenience Store.)