Au Za’atar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Au Za’atar, a charming Lebanese eatery nestled in the heart of New York City. This intimate and upscale venue embraces a culinary journey rich in tradition and flavor. The menu is a vibrant tapestry of options, ensuring there's something for everyone, including pescatarian, vegan, and limited vegetarian choices.
Start your meal with the aromatic Hummus Beiruty or the smoky Baba Ghanoush, both of which exemplify Lebanese culinary expertise. For mains, indulge in the Fattet Al-betenjane, a delightful composition of eggplant and chickpeas drizzled with tangy yogurt tahini sauce. Also featured are hot soups like the comforting Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup.
Whether you’re sharing a meal with friends or enjoying a romantic evening, Au Za’atar promises an exceptional dining experience infused with the authentic flavors of Lebanon. Don’t forget to savor their expertly crafted cocktails at the full bar, adding to the perfect ambiance.
Hot Soups - Shorba
- Chicken Soup
- Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup
- Red Lentil Soup
- Rice & Beef Soup
- Baba Ghanoush
Char-grilled eggplant puree with tahini and fresh lemon juice.
- Hummus
pured chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice
- Hummus Beiruty
pured chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic,parsley topped with hot fava beans
- Hummus Snobar
hummus topped with roasted pine nuts
- Hummus W Fitter
hummus with seasoned sauted mushrooms, pine nuts
- Lib El Kousa
cooked zucchini insides in a lemon mint sauce
- Muhammara
A blend of spicy and sweet pepper with walnuts and pomegranate molasses.
- Spicy Hummus
Pureed chickpeas with tahini sauce and lemon juice mixed with capsicum.
- Sweet Potato Puree
purple sweet potato pure blended with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice topped with boiled egg
Hummus Extra
traditional hummus topped with diced salad
Vegetarian Dips
Vegetarian Mezze - (We cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are allergen free in particular sesame seeds & nuts)
- Arnabeet Bi Tarator
fried cauliflower topped with tangy yogurt tahini sauce & toasted pine nuts
- Arnabeet Mekle
Fried cauliflower marinated in authentic Lebanese herbs and spices.
- Batata Harra
sauted spicy potato cubes, cilantro,garlic, red pepper flakes
- Bemieh Bzeit
fresh baby okra sauted in extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro
- Burgul W Banadoura
cooked bulgur wheat in a garlic tomato broth
- Fattet Al-betenjane
eggplant, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with garlic yogurt tahini sauce, sprinkled sun-dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts
- Fattoush Salad
greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, onions,fresh mint, purslane, toasted za'atar pita points,lemon sumac vinaigrette
- Foul Medamas
a blend of cooked fava beans, chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil
- Hindbi
dandelion leaves cooked in olive oil & caramelized onions
- Khodra
assorted fresh vegetable plate
- Kibbeh Zankliye
spiced bulgur wheat shell stuffed with Swiss chard, chickpeas
- Kibbet Adas
lentil, bulgur, chickpeas, spices, herbs
- Kousa Bi Zeit
stuffed zucchini with tangy tomato parsley, rice filling
- Loubieh Bi Zait
slow cooked French green beans,tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil
- Marinated Beets
Topped with chevre.
- Mudardara
Rice and lentils topped with caramelized onions.
- Raheb Salad
diced grilled eggplant, tomatoes, bell pepper,mint, green onion, lemon juice, olive oil
- Spicy Falafel
Made with chickpeas, onions, cumin, spicy hot peppers and parsley.
- Sumac Fries
Hand-cut frites tossed in sumac and parsley
- Tabouli Salad
light wheat bulgur mixed with fresh parsley, tomatoes, scallions, mint,fresh lemon juice, olive oil
- Trad. Falafel
chickpeas, onions, capsicum peppers, cumin
- Vegetable Crudites
fresh vegetable sticks for dipping
- Vegetarian Kibbeh Naye
sun-dried tomato, bulgur wheat & herbs tartare
- Wara'a Enab Bi Zeit
hand rolled stuffed grape leaves with tangy tomato, parsley, rice filling
Adas
lentil, coriander, pomegranate molasses
Banadora W Toum
grilled tomato in minced fresh garlic and lemon sauce
Selek Bi Zeit
hand wrapped stuffed swiss chard leaves with tangy tomato, parsley, bulgur filling
- Arayes Kafta
toasted pita filled with minced meat, onion, parsley, tahini sauce,Lebanese spices
- Hashwet Kibeeh Nayie
seasoned ground beef cooked with onion in olive oil
- Hummus Bi Djaj
Hummus topped with marinated chicken and pine nuts.
- Hummus Bi Lahmeh
Our classic chickpea dip topped with sauteed lamb and pine nuts
- Jwaneh
grilled chicken wings marinated with garlic, olive oil and lemon
- Kibbeh Kras
hand rolled shells made of a mixture of beef & bulgur wheat filled with ground beef,diced onions, pine nuts
- Kibdeh
sauted lamb liver with garlic, onion, spices
- Makanek
house-made classic Lebanese beef spiced sausages flambed with fresh lemon juice
- Ras Asfour
small beef cubes, tangy sauce
- Rekakat Lahmeh
fried phyllo pastry filled with minced beef, toasted pine nuts
- Sambousik Lahme
hand crafted pastry pockets filled with minced ground beef, toasted pine nuts
- Soujouk
House made spicy beef sausages sauteed with fresh tomatoes and olive oil.
- Veal Tongue
delicacy sauted with garlic, olive oil
Chicken Toshka
grilled stuffed flat bread with spicy minced chicken, onion, parsley and melted cheese
Kafta Karaz
sauteed kafta balls in a cherry sauce
Msakhan Rolls
tangy shredded sumac chicken and caramelized onions in pastry rolls
Spicy Kibbeh Sajiyeh
hand rolled shells made of a mixture of beef & bulgur wheat filled with spicy ground beef, diced onions, walnuts
Meat Mezze
Mediterranean Cheeses
- Chankleesh
diced onions, tomatoes, parsley, za'atar cheese mix
- Grilled Halloum
Cypriot cheese served grilled over marinated tomatoes and cucumbers
- Halloum Mekli
Fried Cypriot cheese drizzled with garlic honey olive oil
- Jebne Bil Saniyeh
baked salted aged soft cheese made from sheep's milk topped with tomatoes
- Labne
Classic Levantine cream cheese and virgin olive oil
- Pickled Labne
Round shaped pickled labne in olive oil
- Rekakat Jebne
blend of white cheeses in fried phyllo
Feta & Pistachio Puree
Feta, garlic honey, cilantro, pistachio,
- Basal w Banadoura Manouche
spiced onion and tomato spread
- Basturma W Jabne Manouche
salted dried beef, kashkawan cheese,tomato, arugula
- Chankleesh Manouche
diced onions, tomatoes, parsley, za'atar cheese mix
- Falafel Pizza
cheese, tomatoes, diced falafel, tahini sauce
- Halloumi Manouche
halloumi cheese, tomato, olive oil
- Jebne Manouche
our blend of five cheeses
- Kafta w/ Jebne Bi Ajin
minced meat with onions, parsley, Lebanese spices, cheese
- Kashkawan Cheese Manouche
sharp yellow cheese, arugula salad
- Lahme Bi Ajin
Minced beef, onions, tomatoes with traditional spices
- Soujouk w/ Jebne Bi Ajin
minced Lebanese beef sausage, tomatoes, cheese
- Za'atar Manouche
Sun-dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and extra virgin olive oil. Baked flat bread.
Chicken Kafta W Jebne Bi Ajin
minced chicken with onions, parsley, Lebanese spices, white cheese blend
Manaeech - Freshly Baked Flat Breads From Our Stone Ovens
Sfiha W Fatayer - Freshly Baked Small Pies From Our Stone Ovens
- Djaj Sfiha (4)
open face pies, spiced chicken, onions,bell peppers
- Fatayer Fitter (4)
open face pies, seasoned mushroom,kashkawan cheese, caramelized onions
- Fatayer Jebne (4)
open face pies, seasoned cheese
- Fatayer Labne (4)
open face pies, strained yogurt blend, onion, tomato, spices
- Fatayer Sbanek (4)
triangle shaped pies stuffed with spinach, onion, lemon and sumac filing
- Fatayer Sbanek W Jebne (4)
triangle shaped pies, spinach, onion, lemon,sumac filing, feta cheese
- Lahmeh Harra Sfiha (4)
open face pies, spicy diced lamb, cilantro
- Lahmeh Sfiha (4)
open face pies, minced beef, onion,tomatoes, traditional spices
- Lahmeh W Jebne Sfiha (4)
open face pies, minced beef, onion,tomatoes, traditional spices, cheese
- Baby Lamb Chops
Char-grilled za'atar-marinated baby lamb chops, served with vermicelli rice.
- Chicken Chops
semi boneless marinated chicken chops & hand cut frites
- Chicken Kafta Kebab Platter
char-grilled seasoned ground chicken served hand cut frites
- Filet Mignon Kebab Platter
char-grilled filet mignon cubes. Served with grilled vegetables & hand cut frites
- Fish Kebab
grilled marinated cubes of swordfish served with hand cut frites
- Grilled Kafta Kebab Platter
Char-grilled skewered lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs and spices. With vermicelli rice and grilled vegetables.
- Grilled Quail
semi boneless quail over spiced freekeh topped with assorted nuts & pistachio
- Lamb Kebab Platter
Char-grilled skewered succulent lamb, vermicelli rice and grilled vegetables.
- Mixed Grill Platter
Chicken Kebab, Filet Mignon, Chicken Kafta & Beef Kafta Kebab. Served with hand cut frites
- Mixed Grill Platter Supreme
Chicken Kebab, Filet Mignon, Chicken Kafta, Beef Kafta Kebab, Baby Lamb Chops & Jumbo Shrimps, Served with hand cut frites
- Shish Tawook Platter
Char-grilled skewered chicken cubes marinated in lemon and herbs, vermicelli rice
- Vegetable Kebab
grilled marinated zucchini, eggplant, onion, tomato, bell pepper served with vermicelli rice
From Our Grill - Mashawi
Home Style Dishes & Stews - Tabkhat
- Baby Spring Chicken
spatchcocked poussin marinated & roasted served with sauted spinach
- Bemieh Bi Lahme
baby okra stew with lamb, tomato, onion,spices & cilantro served with vermicelli rice
- Dalaa Mahshi
braised lamb shoulder stuffed with spiced rice & minced beef garnished with nuts
- Fattet Djaj
shredded chicken breast, warm chickpeas,crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce & sprinkled with assorted nuts
- Fattet Lahme
succulent lamb cubes, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce & sprinkled with sauted diced lamb & assorted nuts
- Kibbi Labaniyeh
kibbeh krass in yogurt sauce, ground beef & mint sprinkled with toasted pine nuts served with vermicelli rice
- Lamb Shank
slow braised lamb shank served with mashed potatoes & caramelized onions
- Loubiye Bi Lahmeh
green romano beans stew with lamb, tomato,onion, spices & cilantro served with vermicelli rice
- Riz a Djaj
tender shredded boneless chicken served ona bed of spiced rice, minced beef & garnished with assorted nuts & pistachio
- Shish Barak
hand rolled dumplings filled with ground beef & pine nuts in a mint yogurt stew served with vermicelli rice
Dawood Basha
spiced meatballs, potato cubes, simmered in fragrant tomato sauce served with vermicelli rice
Fattet Lsanat
veal tongue cubes, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce & sprinkled with assorted nuts
Kharouf
shredded braised lamb with spiced rice and minced beef garnished with mixed nuts
Kousa Labaniyeh
minced meat stuffed zucchini in yogurt sauce & mint sprinkled with toasted pine nuts served with vermicelli rice
Laban Immo
lamb shank in yogurt mint stew sprinkled with toasted pine nuts served with vermicelli rice
Mahashi
spiced rice and minced meat stuffed grape leaves and summer zucchini simmered in a deeply savory lemon, garlic, lamb broth with slices of lamb filet
Malfouf Mehshi
spiced rice and minced meat stuffed cabbage simmered in a deeply savory lemon, garlic, lamb broth with sliced of lamb filet
- Areydes
jumbo shrimp sauted in Lebanese Provenale sauce served with vermicelli rice
- Dorade
Mediterranean fish with rich flavor, grilled & butterflied served with tarator (tomato, parsley tahini salad)
- Grilled Herb Salmon
bulgur & tomato Provencale
- Halibut Siyadieh
pan seared halibut over spiced rice,caramelized onions, assorted nuts served with tarator (tomato, parsley tahini salad)
- Luccas Meshwi
char-grilled bone-in whole branzino marinated in lemon, garlic, salt served with tarator (tomato, parsley tahini salad)
- Samke Harra
spiced fillet branzino baked in a skillet with red pepper tahini over spiced potatoes topped with pine nuts
Fish & Seafood
Casseroles - Sawani
- Kafta Bi Banadoura Casserole
seasoned with herbs & spices minced beef& lamb with potato & tomato baked in tomato broth
- Kafta Bi Tahini Casserole
minced beef & lamb seasoned with herbs &spices with potato baked in tahini lemon sauce
- Khodra Casserole
baked assorted seasonal vegetables in a light tomato broth
- Kibbeh Bil Saniye
baked layers of lean beef & cracked wheat filled with spiced ground beef, onions & pine nuts
- Grilled Halloum Salad
traditional grilled Cypriot cheese, roasted beets, cucumbers walnuts, greens
- Rocca Beetroot Salad
arugula, beetroot, red onion, feta cheese, sumac, lemon & olive oil dressing
- Salmon Salad
arugula, greens, red onion, sun dried cranberries, boiled egg, baked salmon
- Shish Tawook Salad
grilled chicken cubes over house salad
Main Course Salads
Sandwiches
Batata Pita Sandwich
Vegetarian. Sumac fries, coleslaw, pickles, garlic toum, ketchup
Chicken Kafta Kebab Pita Sandwich
Char-grilled ground chicken seasoned with chopped onions, parsley, spices, and a spread of zaatar aioli, topped with fresh mint leaves, Lebanese pickles and fries all inside the sandwich
Djaj Pita Sandwich
Marinated thinly sliced chicken, garlic toum, pickles, sumac fries
Egg Pita Sandwich
Vegetarian. Boiled Egg, labne spread, scallions, olives & fresh mint leaves
Kafta Kebab Pita Sandwich
Char-grilled ground beef and lamb seasoned with onions, parsley, herbs, and spices with grilled tomatoes, a spread of hummus and tahini sauce
Lahme Pita Sandwich
Marinated sliced beef, onion parsley sumac mix, pickles, tomatoes, tahini
Lamb Harra Pita Sandwich
Shaved hot & spicy Lamb with onions, jalapeno, cilantro, sumac fries and garlic toum
Lamb Kebab Pita Sandwich
Char-grilled lamb chunks, grilled tomatoes, onions & parsley sumac mix, with a spread of hummus and tahini sauce
Makanek Pita Sandwich
Makanek(House-made classic Beef & Lamb Lebanese spiced sausages flambeed with fresh lemon juice -contains pine nuts), spread of hummus, pickles, tomatoes, sumac fries
Shish Tawook Pita Sandwich
char-grilled chicken breast cubes, garlic toum, onions & parsley sumac mix, pickles, and fries all inside the sandwich
Sojuk Pita Sandwich
Spiced Lebanese beef and lamb sausage flambeed in lemon juice, garlic toum, pickles and tomato
Taouk Franji Pita Sandwich
Shish taouk, garlic toum, pickles, coleslaw, sumac fries
Veg. Arnabeet Mekle Pita Sandwich
Marinated fried cauliflower, tomatoes and tahini sauce
Veg. Falafel Pita Sandwich
Chickpea fritters, tomatoes, parsley, pickled turnips, tahini sauce
- Freekeh
topped with assorted nuts & pistachio
- Mashed Potatoes
- Sauteed Spinach
- Spiced Rice & Minced Beef
- Vermicelli Rice
Sides
Deserts
- Ashta
Homemade pudding with honey, pistachio and fresh banana
- Baklawa
Assortment of fillo pastries with nuts
- Chocolate Salted Caramel Souffle
Moist chocolate cake with a heart of creamy salted caramel
- Halawet el Jibn
- Knafeh
Baked cheese topped with shredded fillo dough soaked in orange blossom syrup topped with fresh pistachio
- Mouhallabie
Milk pudding topped with almonds, nuts and ground pistachio & orange blossom syrup
- Pyramid
Chocolate mousse on a chocolate sponge cake base with crunchy gianduia (chocolate and hazelnut) center, dusted with cocoa powder and decorated with white chocolate drops
- Cantaloupe Cocktail
Blended fresh cantaloupe with bananas, honey and topped with pistachio & pine nuts
- Frozen Jellab
Sweet blend of grape, date molasses, rose water and garnished with pine nuts & pine nuts
- Frozen Mint Lemonade
Blended fresh mint and fresh lemon juice
- Frozen Strawberry Vimto
- Frozen Watermelon
Blended fresh watermelon
- Laban Ayran
Salty homemade yogurt drink
- Pineapple Cocktail
Blended fresh pineapple & banana with milk, topped with diced strawberries, pistachio & pine nuts
- Strawberry Banana Cocktail
Blended fresh pineapple & banana with milk, topped with diced strawberries, pistachios & pine nuts
Coke Mexican
Mexican glass bottle, requires bottle opener
Diet Coke Glass
Mexican glass bottle, requires bottle opener
Fresh Orange Juice
Ginger Ale
Sprite Mexican
Mexican glass bottle, requires bottle opener
Virgin Mojito
fresh mint, lime juice, club soda, simple syrupChoice of: Strawberry - Lime - Mango - Passion Fruit - PomegranatePlease indicate choice in special instructions
Non Alcoholic Beverage
Extras
Garlic Toum
Green Hot Sauce
Pita Bread
1 piece pita