Weekly Menu past week - Zahle Bakery

Appetizers & Meza

Ful Medames

Is a warm, comforting dish made primarily from fava beans (called ful in Arabic), mixed with chickpeas, and seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, cumin and olive oil. Served with side vegetables and Pita bread. $13

Fattet Hummus $20

Lebanese Fattet Hummus is a warm, layered dish that is comforting and deeply satisfying.

Base Layer, Fried pita bread
Middle layer Boiled and seasoned chickpeas
Top Layer, Creamy yogurt sauce mixed with tahini, garlic, and lemon
Garnished with Lebanese pine nuts fried in danish ghee.

Kishik Manoushe $24

It’s a thin flatbread topped with a kishik mixture, then baked until golden. The topping includes:

Kishik powder
Finely chopped tomatoes and onions
Olive oil
Armenian red pepper paste, sesame seeds, and walnuts

The result is a savory, tangy, and slightly creamy manoushe with a deep fermented flavor and a satisfying crunch from the toasted dough.

Fresh Beet Salad. $12

Earthy sweetness, fresh beets have a natural sweetness and earthy complexity that canned beets simply lack. Red beets with diced red onions, lemon juice and olive oil

Salata $16

Lebanese Salata (سلطة لبنانية) is a crisp, refreshing salad that’s a staple on Lebanese tables—served alongside grilled meats, stews, or mezze spreads. It’s all about fresh vegetables, bright citrus, and herbal depth.

Family Meals

Chicken Shawarma. $45

Chicken shawarma is a marinated chicken soaked in a bold blend of spices Baharat, then cooked until it’s tender. Comes with side of Hummus, pickles, and pita bread.

Moussaka $45

Lebanese Moussaka, known as “Maghmour,” is a delectable vegan dish that is both hearty and flavorful. Made with tender fried baby eggplants, a rich and flavorful San Marzano tomato sauce.

Kafta $55

Lebanese Kafta Kebab with Rice Vermicelli and Hummus is a classic, soul-satisfying meal that brings together the bold flavors of grilled meat, buttery rice, and creamy dip—all staples of Lebanese cuisine.

Ouzi $60

Lebanese Ouzi is a festive dish combines spiced rice, minced meat, vegetables, and toasted nuts, served with slow-cooked leg of lamb.

Desserts

Cream Caramel $20

cream caramel—is a classic French dessert that’s also beloved in Lebanese kitchens. It’s a silky, baked custard topped with a thin layer of golden caramel sauce that melts into the custard when inverted.

Rice Puddings $20

Riz b Halib—or Lebanese rice pudding—it’s a simple blend of rice, milk, and sugar, but what elevates it to something truly special is the addition of orange blossom water and rose water.

Znood Elsit $18

An indulgent dessert made of crispy phyllo dough rolls filled with sweet Ashta cream, deep-fried to golden perfection, and drenched in rose-water syrup. The name translates to “Ladies’ Arms”, referring to the delicate, rolled shape of the pastry.