Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café Menu
3501 Severn Ave #1, Metairie, LA 70002
APPETIZERS
- ALBASHA'S MEZZA (For 2)serves two - feta cheese salad, hummus, baba ghanoush, kibbi, falafel, grape leaves, cabbage rolls, Greek rice, chicken, gyros // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$29.95
- ALBASHA'S MEZZA (For 3)serves three - feta cheese salad, hummus, baba ghanoush, kibbi, falafel, grape leaves, cabbage rolls, Greek rice, chicken, gyros // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$39.95
- HUMMUSchickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini (sesame paste) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$6.50
- BEEF HUMMUStopped with sautéed pine nuts$9.95
- LAMB HUMMUStopped with sautéed pine nuts$10.95
- MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUSchickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini (sesame paste) with feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, pickled garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, pitted black olives // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$9.50
- BABA GHANOUSHfire-roasted eggplant, garlic, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$6.95
- TZATZIKI DIPcucumber, sour cream, garlic, and Greek spices // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$4.95
- KIBBIdeep-fried kosher prime ground beef, cracked wheat, pine nuts, onion (one piece)$3.25
- FALAFELdeep-fried Lebanese vegetable patties, cracked wheat, chickpeas (6 pieces) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$7.95
- SPANAKOPITAfilo dough, spinach, onions, feta cheese, herbs (two pieces) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$6.95
- BEEF-STUFFED BELL PEPPERkosher ground beef and rice seasoned with Mediterranean spices, bell pepper, tomato sauce, Mediterranean spices (one piece)$4.95
- BEEF-STUFFED GRAPE LEAVESkosher ground beef, herbs, spices, grape leaves (six pieces)$8.95
- VEGETARIAN-STUFFED GRAPE LEAVESLebanese vegetables, grape leaves (six pieces) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$8.95
- BEEF-STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLSkosher ground beef, herbs, spices, cabbage leaves (six pieces)$8.95
- BEEF-STUFFED SQUASHkosher ground beef, herbs, spices, squash (two pieces)$7.95
- GREEK OLIVESKalamata olives pitted and stuffed with feta cheese // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$6.95
- MUJADARAHLentils, rice, sautéed onions$4.95
- MOUSAKA (EGGPLANT/SQUASH)sautéed eggplant or squash, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, topped with a Béchamel sauce$7.95
- FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESEkosher cheese made from a mixture of goat and sheep milk, this brined cheese is fried and garnished with fresh oregano$10.50
SOUPS
- ADASS SOUP (CUP)lentil soup with herbs and spices, garnished with fresh lemon$2.95
- ADASS SOUP (BOWL)lentil soup with herbs and spices, garnished with fresh lemon$4.95
- GREEK SOUP (CUP)kosher chicken and vegetable (potato, cabbage, and green beans) soup in a rich tomato broth$3.50
- GREEK SOUP (BOWL)kosher chicken and vegetable (potato, cabbage, and green beans) soup in a rich tomato broth$5.95
SALADS
- ALBASHA SUPER SALADfresh Romaine lettuce, cracked wheat, Lebanese parsley, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, bell pepper, mint, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing - served with two grape leaves stuffed with Leb...$9.50
- FETA CHEESE SALADfresh Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing // gluten-free, vegetarian$7.95
- FATOUSH SALADToasted pita bread salad with croutons containing fresh Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, sumac, Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing // vegetarian, vegan$7.95
- GARDEN GREEN SALADfresh Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan$7.50
- TABOULE SALADtraditional Lebanese parsley, cracked wheat, tomato, green onion, parsley // vegetarian, vegan$7.50
- CHICKEN SHAWARMA SALADfresh Romaine lettuce topped with a healthy portion of our famous Chicken Shawarma, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing$11.50
- GYRO SALADlean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese$11.50
- COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO SALADjoined by a healthy portion of Chicken Shawarma, lean kosher ground beef and lamb is sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese$11.95
- GRILLED SHRIMP SALADgrilled shrimp, fresh Romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, and bell pepper, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese and garnished with lemon$13.95
- GRILLED SALMON SALADgrilled salmon, fresh Romaine lettuce, and tomato, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and topped with feta cheese fried and garnished with fresh oregano$13.95
MAIN PLATES
- CHICKEN SHAWARMA PLATEkosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices$12.95
- GYROS PLATElean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin$12.95
- COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO PLATEhalf kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices - half lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin$13.95
- KAFTA KABOB PLATEseasoned kosher ground beef served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley$14.95
- CHICKEN KABOB PLATEkosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley$14.95
- BEEF TENDERLOIN KABOB PLATEkosher beef tenderloin marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley$15.95
- LAMB KABOB PLATEkosher lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley$16.95
- BROILED CHICKEN BREASTkosher chicken breast marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices, then topped with sautéed mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion$15.95
- BROILED RACK OF LAMBkosher rack of lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices$20.95
- SHRIMP SHISH KABOBshrimp seasoned with garlic and broiled in butter$14.95
- SHRIMP SCAMPIshrimp seasoned with garlic and spices and broiled in butter and lemon juice topped with mushrooms and bell pepper$15.95
- BROILED REDFISHlocally-sourced redfish broiled and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce$15.95
- BROILED SALMONimported salmon broiled and topped with rosemary, lemon, and garlic butter sauce; served with squash mousaka$16.95
- BROILED TILAPIAtilapia broiled to perfection and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce$12.95
- COMBINATION SEAFOOD PLATTERchoice of broiled redfish or tilapia served with five large shrimp and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce$19.95
ALBASHA HOUSE SPECIALTIES
- MOUSAKA BEEF PLATEkosher ground beef and potatoes layered and topped with a Béchamel sauce and Parmesan cheese served with Greek rice$13.95
- BEEF STUFFED PLATEkosher seasoned ground beef and rice stuffed grape leaves (two), cabbage (two), squash (one), and stuffed bell pepper (one)
- ALBASHA'S PLATTERgrape leaves, kibbi, hummus, and Greek rice with your choice of (beef, kafta, chicken, or lamb kabob) or (chicken shawarma and gyros)$19.95
- LAMB SHANK PLATEkosher lamb shank cooked to perfection and served over a bed of Greek rice, topped with sautéed pine nuts and green beans, and served with hummus$16.95
- VEGETARIAN PLATEselect five of the following (mousaka: limit two) : grape leaves, spanakopita, hummus, baba ghanoush, eggplant mousaka, squash mousaka, falafel, mujadarah, Greek rice, taboule salad // vegetarian, vegan$13.95
- ALFREDO PENNE PASTAselect from chicken or gyro Alfredo penne pasta$13.95
- SHRIMP ALFREDO PENNE PASTA$14.95
PITA SANDWICHES
- GYRO SANDWICHkosher ground beef and lamb, lightly seasoned and topped with tzatziki sauce, tomato, and onions$10.50
- CHICKEN SHAWARMA SANDWICHkosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices topped with tzatziki sauce, tomato, and lettuce$10.50
- SOUVLAKI (SHISH KABOB) SANDWICHkosher beef tenderloin with tahini sauce, tomato, and onion (Lamb Souvlaki Sandwich, add $1.50)$10.50
- FALAFEL SANDWICHdeep-fried Lebanese vegetable patties with tahini sauce, tomato, and lettuce$8.95
- HAMBURGER SANDWICHkosher ground beef patty served on pita bread with french fries (add cheese for an additional 50¢)$6.50
KIDS PLATES
- HAMBURGER, GYRO, CHICKEN TENDERS, CHICKEN SHAWARMAserved with french fries or Greek rice$6.50
- ALFREDO PENNE PASTA (CHICKEN OR GYRO)add french fries or Greek rice for an additional $1.50$6.50
SIDES
- FRENCH FRIES$2.95
- GREEK RICEsautéed rice seasoned with extra-virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, pine nuts and green beans$2.95
- PITA BREADflour or whole wheat pita available
- KALAMATA OLIVESpitted Kalamata olives marinated in extra-virgin olive oil$1.25
- GREEK SAUCE$1.00
- FETA CHEESE$1.00
- ALBASHA HOUSE DRESSINGthis delicious centuries-old recipe is a blend of extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, vinegar, fresh mint, salt, pepper, and ground oregano$1.00
- CHILLI PASTE
DESSERTS
- BAKLAVAfilo filled with a selection of chopped nuts, sweetened with a syrup of honey$3.25
- TIRAMISUItalian coffee-flavored ladyfingers layered with whipped, sweet mascarpone and flavored with cocoa$4.95
- CHOCOLATE CAKEold-fashioned, rich chocolate cake frosted with chocolate buttercream icing$4.95
BEVERAGES
- SOFT DRINKSfree refills$2.50
- LEBANESE ICED TEAfree refills$2.50
- HOT TEA / ICED TEAfree refills$2.50
- COMMUNITY COFFEEfree refills$2.50
- LEBANESE COFFEE$2.50
- PERRIER$2.50
- CLUB SODA$2.50
- FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADErefills $1$3.00
- MANGO JUICErefills $1$3.00
- ORANGE JUICErefills $1$3.00
- BROILED TILAPIAtilapia broiled to perfection and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$11.95
- BROILED REDFISHlocally-sourced redfish broiled and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$13.95
- LAMB KABOB PLATEkosher lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$13.95
- SHRIMP SHISH KABOB PLATEshrimp seasoned with garlic and broiled in butter - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$13.95
- BROILED RACK OF LAMBkosher rack of lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$16.95
- BROILED SALMONimported salmon broiled and topped with rosemary, lemon, and garlic butter sauce; served with squash mousaka - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$14.50
- LAMB SHANK PLATEkosher lamb shank cooked to perfection and served over a bed of Greek rice, topped with sautéed pine nuts and green beans, and served with hummus, feta cheese salad, Greek rice, and pita bread$14.50
- SHRIMP ALFREDO PENNE PASTA$12.95
- ALFREDO PENNE PASTAselect from chicken or gyro Alfredo penne pasta$11.95
- MOUSAKA BEEF PLATEkosher ground beef and potatoes layered and topped with a Béchamel sauce and Parmesan cheese served with Greek rice, feta cheese salad and pita bread$11.50
- GRILLED SHRIMP SALADgrilled shrimp, fresh Romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, and bell pepper, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese and garnished with lemon$12.95
- ALBASHA SUPER SALADfresh Romaine lettuce, cracked wheat, Lebanese parsley, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, bell pepper, mint, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing - served with two grape leaves stuffed with Leb...$8.95
- GRILLED SALMON SALADgrilled salmon, fresh Romaine lettuce, and tomato, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and topped with feta cheese$12.95
- CHICKEN KABOB PLATEkosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$12.50
- KAFTA KABOB PLATEseasoned kosher ground beef served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$12.50
- BEEF TENDERLOIN KABOB PLATEkosher beef tenderloin marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$13.50
- MOUSAKA (EGGPLANT, SQUASH) PLATEsautéed eggplant or squash, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, topped with a Béchamel sauce - served with feta cheese salad and pita bread$7.95
- BEEF STUFFED PLATEkosher seasoned ground beef and rice stuffed grape leaves (two), cabbage (two), squash (one), and stuffed bell pepper (one) - served with feta cheese salad and pita bread$11.95
- VEGETARIAN PLATEselect five of the following (mousaka: limit two) : grape leaves, spanakopita, hummus, baba ghanoush, eggplant mousaka, squash mousaka, falafel, mujadarah, Greek rice - served with feta cheese salad and pita bread // vegetarian, vegan$11.50
- CHICKEN SHAWARMA SALADfresh Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, topped with a healthy portion of our famous Chicken Shawarma, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing$10.50
- COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO SALADjoined by a healthy portion of Chicken Shawarma, lean kosher ground beef and lamb is sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese$10.50
- GYRO SALADlean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese$10.50
- GYROS PLATEkosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices -served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$10.95
- CHICKEN SHAWARMA PLATEkosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices -served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$10.95
- COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO PLATEhalf kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices - half lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread$11.50
