BaladeFresh, local; used when describing produce of high quality
BurghulCereal made from different wheat species, such as durum wheat
JebnehCheese
LabanHomemade Lebanese yoghurt
ManakeeshLebanese pizza that comes with a variety of toppings; enjoyed anytime of the day
MezzeRefers to a selection of small tasty dishes served in the beginning of a large-scale meal
SalataLebanese name for salad
SandweechetLebanese name for sandwich
SumacTart and tangy, deep burgundy colored spice harvested From a wild berry bush
TahiniPaste of lightly toasted ground sesame seeds
TarboushA red felt cap with a tassle that hangs from the crown that used to be part of traditional middle eastern dress-wear
ToumA Lebanese garlic aioli
ZaatarSpice mixture of dried wild thyme, sesame seeds and sumac; high in antioxidants
Daily Specials
Monday
17.00FassoliaCooked kidney beans, garlic, onions, crushed tomatoes, spices and cilantro
Tuesday
19.00Kafta Bil SayniyeOven-baked beef mixed with potato cubes, onions, tomatoes, parsley
Wednesday
19.00Ojej Bil SayniyeOven-baked chicken mixed with potato cubes, lemon, garlic, rosemary
Thursday
19.00BemyeCooked okra with beef, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice served with rice
Friday
18.00Stuffed PeppersCooked with rice, onions, parsley, lemon juice and spices
Saturday & Sunday
19.00Kebbe Bil SayniyeBaked ground beef and cracked wheat stuffed with meat, almonds, onions served with yogurt dip
Soups
6.00Hearty Lentil SoupSwiss chard, lentils with essential Lebanese spices and fresh lemon juice
6.00Chicks & VegHomemade vegetable soup with tender pieces of chicken in an aromatic broth
6.00Soup of the Day
Salads
8.00TaboulehAuthentic parsley salad with bulghul mixed with chopped onions, parsley and tomatoes, olive oil and fresh lemon juiceOptions:
Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
8.00FattoushSalad of romaine hearts with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, sumac with extra virgin olive oil. Served with toasted pita crispsOptions:
Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
9.00Spinach SaladA combination of spinach, cucumbers, mushrooms, scallions, tomatoes; finished off with feta cheese. Served with choice of dressingOptions:
Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
13.00Chicken Meshwe SaladChargrilled marinated boneless chicken over a mixture of greens, black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese. Served with choice of dressingOptions:
Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
14.00Skinny ShawarmaMixture of greens tossed with sliced onions, tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers; topped with shawarma meat or chicken. Served with choice of dressingOptions:
Shawarma meat, Chicken, Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
14.00Mediterranean Tuna SaladChargrilled marinated tuna over a mixture of greens, black olives red onions, tomatoes and cucumbers. Served with choice of dressingOptions:
Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
Mezze
6.50HummusDelightful dip of chickpeas puree, with tahini and lemon juice
8.00Hummus BeiruteChickpeas puree, with tahini, cumin, cucumbers, tomatoes and scallions
8.00Baba GhanoujChargrilled eggplant puree with tahini and fresh lemon juice
7.50Warak EinabHomemade-style grape leaves, stuffed with chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley and rice
8.50MouhmaraOur signature dip of sundried spicy fresh red peppers, walnuts and pomegranate
8.00ShankleeshOur homemade aged cheese perfectly blended with zaatar, diced tomatoes and onions
7.50Labneh with ToumHomemade cream cheese, infused with zaatar and crushed garlic
8.00Loubiye BzeitFresh green beans sauteed in olive oil with onions, tomatoes and aromatic herbs
7.00FalafelMade with chickpeas, fava beans, onions, cumin and parsley. Served with tahini sauce
8.50Flavored FalafelOur four flavors: fresh mint, jalapeno, celery and cilantro
7.00Foul MedamasA blend of fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and olive oil
9.00Grilled Halloumi CheeseGrilled, sizzling Cypriot cheese slices served with tomatoes and cucumber
8.00Fatayir with Spinach and FetaNew York’s famous pies are taken back to their roots in triangular style; stuffed with chopped spinach and feta cheese
7.00RkakatPhyllo rolls filled with feta cheese and oregano
7.00Batata Harra (Spicy)Sauteed potato cubes with cilantro, garlic and red pepper flakes
12.00ShrimpsSauteed shrimp with ginger, scallions and jalapenos
8.00SambousikDecadent pastry pockets filled with seasoned ground beef and toasted pine nuts
9.00Kebbe KrasLebanon's national dish; a mixture of lean beef and cracked wheat, filled with a mixture of ground beef, diced onions and pine nuts. Served with Laban
9.00MakanekSpiced beef sausages flambeed with fresh lemon juice
9.00SoujoukMildly spicy beef sausages sauteed with our fresh olive oil and tomatoes
9.00Jwaneh (Wings)Chargrilled chicken wings, marinated the balade way
8.00SfihaMiniature squares of pastry filed with our traditional mouth-watering combination of meats
18.00Vegetarian MazmeezCreate your own sampler by choosing four of the following: hummus, Tabouleh, baba ghanouj, falafel, Labne with toum, shankleesh, loubiye zzeit or warak einabOptions:
Hummus, Tabouleh, Baba ghanouj, Falafel, Labne with toum, Shankleesh, Loubiye bzeit, Warak einab
57.00Mezze SupremeEight favorites: hummus, baba ghanouj, Labne, mouhamara, kebbeh krass, sfiha, makanek and halloumi cheese
Platters
25.00Balade Mixed GrillBeef kafta, lamb kebab and chicken tawook. Served with French fries and char-grilled vegetables
28.00Balade Lamb ChopsChargrilled new Zealand baby lamb chops. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
22.00House of Lamb KababChargrilled tenderloin lamb. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
20.00Beef KaftaChargrilled lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs and spices. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
19.00Beef ShawarmaShredded marinated beef, topped with tomatoes, onions and parsley. Served with pickles and tahini sauce
22.00Hummus ShawarmaOur balade hummus with beef Shawarma, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, sumac and onions. Served with pickles and tahini sauce
20.00Shish TawookMarinated chicken breast cubes with toum. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
18.00Sheikh El ShawarmaShredded marinated chicken with toum. Served with pickles and French fries
25.00Samke HarraDaily market fish filet marinated the balade way with spicy warm tahini sauce
24.00QuailsWhole quails marinated with lemon, pomegranate and spices. Served with potato cubes
15.00MoudardaraCooked lentils and rice, topped with caramelized onions. Served with a side salad
13.00Hummus FalafelOur balade hummus. Served with crispy falafel and tahini sauce
Sides
4.50Lebanese SalataChopped salad - cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers
4.50Balade RiceLebanese rice with vermicelli
4.00Pickled VegetablesFresh from the market
4.00Batata MekleyeeFrench fries
4.50Laban with CucumberYogurt, cucumber with mint
3.00Bread BasketHomemade bread baked fresh from our oven
Manakeesh
7.00Beirut Beats / ZaatarMixture of wild dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac and olive oil
8.50Wild ZaatarMixture of wild dried thyme, fresh tomatoes, onions and olive oil
10.00Banadoura HarraDiced tomatoes, onions and spicy flake pepper
11.00JebneCombination of white cheeses. Served with sliced tomatoes
12.00Sausage & CheeseCimbination of white cheeses and beef sausages
12.00Lahme BaajinBalade’s secret recipe of seasoned ground-lean beef, mixed with finely diced onions and tomatoes
12.00KaftaGround-lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley and Lebanese spices
9.00Taste of LebanonAssortment of three mini manakeesh (jebne, lahme baajin, zaatar)
Pita Pitza
12.00Sultan El ShawarmaThinly sliced, marinated beef, roasted with onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, a drizzle of tahini and a touch of zaatar
12.00Tarboush ChickenThinly sliced marinated boneless chicken. Served with garlic sauce, honey dijon, sliced tomatoes, onions and pickles
11.00Greek PitzaFeta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, zaatar and olives
11.00Malak El FalafelDelicious crispy falafel with tahini sauce, finished to perfection with chopped parsley, tomatoes and yellow pepper rings
12.00Hummus PitzaHummus topped with seasoned ground meat, onions and tomatoes
Sandweechet
9.00Shish TawookPieces of marinated char-grilled chicken with toum, French fries, pickles and mixed greensOptions:
White, Wheat
9.00Chicken ShawarmaShredded marinated chicken with toum, French fries, pickles and mixed greensOptions:
White, Wheat
10.00Meat ShawarmaShredded marinated beef with tomatoes, pickles, parsley, sumac and tahini sauceOptions:
White, Wheat
10.00KaftaChargrilled ground beef mixed with hummus, diced onions, parsley, sumac, pickles and spicesOptions:
White, Wheat
9.00MakanekChargrilled beef sausages with pickles, tomatoes and French friesOptions:
White, Wheat
11.00Shish KebabPieces of char-grilled marinated lamb with hummus and picklesOptions:
White, Wheat
10.00Tuna FiletChargrilled tuna with tomatoes, onions, sumac and tahini sauceOptions:
White, Wheat
9.00Halloumi CheeseGrilled cypriot white cheese with tomatoes and cucumbersOptions:
White, Wheat
7.50FalafelCrispy falafel with tomatoes, onions, pickles, turnips and tahini sauceOptions:
White, Wheat
14.00Middle Eastern EggsSprinkled with sumac, served with baba ghanoujOptions:
Fresh orange juice, Coffee (regular), Coffee (decaf), Coffee (espresso), Omelet, Scrambled, Poached, Sunny side up
14.00Mediterranean EggsSprinkled with zaatar, served with LabneOptions:
Fresh orange juice, Coffee (regular), Coffee (decaf), Coffee (espresso), Omelet, Scrambled, Poached, Sunny side up
15.00Lebanese EggsBeef sausages sauteed with lemon served with home friesOptions:
Fresh orange juice, Coffee (regular), Coffee (decaf), Coffee (espresso), Omelet, Scrambled, Poached, Sunny side up
15.00Eggs with KaftaBeef mixed with parsley, onions, spices served with home friesOptions:
Fresh orange juice, Coffee (regular), Coffee (decaf), Coffee (espresso), Omelet, Scrambled, Poached, Sunny side up
16.00Eggs with HalloumeHalloumi cheese, tomatoes, olives served with hummusOptions:
Fresh orange juice, Coffee (regular), Coffee (decaf), Coffee (espresso), Omelet, Scrambled, Poached, Sunny side up
15.00Eggs with DateChopped dates, served with mouhamaraOptions:
Fresh orange juice, Coffee (regular), Coffee (decaf), Coffee (espresso), Omelet, Scrambled, Poached, Sunny side up
Balade Special Drinks
Sparkling
Balade’s Original
10.00Sparkling RoseSparkling with rose water
Classical
10.00MimosaSparkling with orange juice
10.00BelliniSparkling with peach puree
Balade Special
10.00Cedars HighSparkling with pear puree
10.00Beirut MoonSparkling with pomegranate puree
10.00La Guava SunsetSparkling with guava puree
10.00Bekaa SunriseSparkling with strawberry puree
10.00Shades of JbeilSparkling with lychee puree
Take Out
Legend
BaladeFresh, local; used when describing produce of high quality.
BurghulCereal made from different wheat species, such as durum wheat.
JebneCheese.
LabanHomemade Lebanese yoghurt.
ManakeeshLebanese pizza that comes with a variety of toppings; enjoyed anytime of the day.
MezzeRefers to a selection of small tasty dishes served in the beginning of a large-scale meal.
SalataLebanese name for salad.
SandweechetLebanese name for sandwich.
SumacTart and tangy, deep burgundy colored spice harvested from a wild berry bush.
TahiniPaste of lightly toasted ground sesame seeds.
TarboushA red felt cap with a tassle that hangs from the crown that used to be part of traditional middle eastern dress wear.
ToumA Lebanese garlic aioli.
“v”Vegetarian dish.
ZaatarSpice mixture of dried wild thyme, sesame seeds and sumac; high in antioxidants.
Dessert
5.00BaklavaAssortment of pastries with nuts and pistachios.
5.50KenafaBaked cheese topped with bread crumbs, syrup and crushed pistachios
5.50MouhallabieType of milk pudding topped with ground pistachios and orange blossom water
5.50Chocoba2 Mini milk chocolate manakeesh topped with sliced bananas
6.00Lebanese Ice CreamHomemade ice cream. (Ask for flavors)
7.00AshtaHomemade white pudding with honey and fresh fruits
Beverages
4.00Balade JallabHealthy date syrup mixed with water and pine nuts
2.50Hot TeaHerbal or regular. Ask for selectionOptions:
Herbal, Regular
Soups
6.00Hearty Lentil SoupSwiss chard, lentils with essential Lebanese spices and fresh lemon juice.
6.00Chicks & VegHomemade vegetable soup with tender pieces of chicken in an aromatic broth.
6.00Soup of the Day
Salads
8.00TaboulehAuthentic Lebanese parsley salad with bulghur mixed with chopped onions, parsley and tomatoes, olive oil and fresh lemon juice.Options:
Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
8.00FattoushLebanese salad of romaine hearts, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and sumac with extra virgin olive oil; served with toasted pita crisp.Options:
Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
9.00Spinach SaladA combination of spinach, cucumbers, mushrooms, scallions, tomatoes finished off with feta cheese. Served with choice of dressing.Options:
Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
13.00Chicken Meshwe SaladChar-grilled marinated boneless chicken over a mixture of greens, black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese. Served with choice of dressing.Options:
Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
14.00Skinny ShawarmaA mixture of greens tossed with sliced onions, tomatoes, black olives, cucumber then topped with Shawarma meat or chicken served with choice of dressing.Options:
Shawarma meat, Chicken, Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
14.00Mediterranean Tuna SaladChar-grilled marinated tuna over a mixture of greens, black olives, red onions, tomatoes and cucumbers. Served with choice of dressing.Options:
Balade house, Balsamic vinaigrette, Herb vinaigrette
Mezze
6.50HummusDelightful dip of chickpeas puree, with tahini and lemon juice.
8.00Hummus BeiruteChickpeas puree, with cumin, parsley, scallions and tomatoes.
8.00Baba GhanoujChar-grilled eggplant pureed with tahini, fresh lemon juice.
7.50Warak EinabHomemade-style grape leaves, stuffed with chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley and rice.
8.00ShankleeshOur homemade aged cheese is perfectly blended with zaatar - dried wild thyme, diced tomatoes and onions.
8.50MouhamaraDip of sun dried fresh red peppers, spicy walnuts, pomegranate.
7.50Labneh with ToumBalade's heavenly cream cheese made from greek yoghurt, infused with wild Lebanese thyme and crushed garlic.
8.00Loubiye BzeitFresh green beans sauteed in olive oil with onions, tomatoes and aromatic herbs.
9.00Kebbeh KrasA mixture of lean beef and cracked wheat, filled with a mixture of ground beef, diced onions and pine nuts, served with Laban dip.
8.00SambousikDecadent pastry pockets filled with seasoned ground lamb and toasted pine nuts.
9.00Grilled Halloumi CheeseYou cannot go wrong with our grilled, sizzling Cypriot cheese slices served with tomatoes and cucumber.
9.00MakanekSpiced beef sausages flambeed with fresh lemon juice.
9.00SoujoukMildly hot, smokin' beef sausages sauteed with our fresh olive oil and tomatoes.
9.00Jwaneh (Wings)Char-grilled chicken wings, marinated the balade way.
12.00ShrimpSauteed shrimp with ginger, scallions and jalapenos.
7.00FalafelMade with chickpeas, fava beans and parsley, fried, exploding with flavor
7.00Foul MedamasA blend of fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and olive oil.
8.00Fatayir with Spinach and FetaNew York's famous pies are taken back to their roots in triangular style; stuffed with chopped spinach and feta cheese.
8.00SfihaMiniature squares of pastry filed with our traditional mouth-watering combination of meat.
7.00RkakatCheese rolls with fresh mint to your heart's desire
18.00Vegetarian MazmeezCreate your own dreamy sampler by choosing four of the following: hummus, Tabouleh, baba ghanouj, falafel, Labne with toum, shankleesh, loubiye bzeit or warak einab.Options:
Hummus, Taboule, Baba ghanouj, Falafel, Labne with toum, Shankleesh, Loubiye bzeit, Warak einab