Open Sesame Grill Menu

5215 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
  • Mezza - Appetizers

    • Mezza Sampler

      vegetarian grape leaves, olives, hummus, tabouleh, labne, yogurt dip (VG). Served with pita.
      $23.00
    • Spicy Garlic Potatoes

      cilantro, garlic, roasted chili, lemon juice (VN GF)
      $9.00
    • Grilled Halloumi Cheese + Watermelon

      halloumi cheese, watermelon, mint (VG GF)
      $13.00
    • Hummus

      chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN GF). Served with pita.
      $10.00
    • Spicy Hummus

      hummus, roasted chili, extra virgin olive oil (VN GF). Served with pita.
      $10.00
    • Yogurt Cucumber Dip

      yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dry mint (VG GF). Served with pita.
      $10.00
    • Labne

      kefir cheese, mint, extra virgin olive oil, olives (VG GF). Served with pita.
      $10.00
    • Foul M'damas

      chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil - served with onion, wild cucumber pickles, radish, cucumber, tomato, fresh mint (VN GF). Served with pita.
      $14.00
    • Kibbi

      prime ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, onion, herbs, yogurt dip / 2-pieces
      $11.00
    • Falafel Patties

      chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, herbs, spices, tahini / 4-pieces (VN GF)
      $10.00
    • Flash Fried Cauliflower

      onion, tomato, tahini, with almond slivers (VN GF)
      $13.00
    • Baba Ghannouj

      fire roasted eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil (VN GF). Served with pita.
      $11.00
    • Marinated Olives

      Marinated unpitted Lebanese olives ( VN GF)
      $8.00
    • Vegetarian Grape Leaves

      rice, parsley, bulgur, tomato, onion, mint (VG VN)
      $10.00
    • Fresh Vegetable Platter

      lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green onion, olives, wild cucumber pickles, radish, mint (VN GF)
      $12.00
    • Arayes

      grilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac
      $16.00
    • Housemade French Fries

      hand cut potatoes (VN GF)
      $8.00
  • Shorba - Soups

    • Lentil Soup

      onion, garlic, celery, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil (VN GF)
      $8.00
    • Spicy Vegetable Soup

      pureed vegetables, red + yellow lentils, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, spices (VN GF)
      $8.00
  • Slata - Salads

    • Open Sesame Salad

      green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, olives, feta cheese (VG GF)
      $16.00
    • Fattoush Salad

      green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, pita croutons (VN)
      $15.00
    • Tabouleh Salad

      parsley, bulgur, green onion, tomato, mint, spices, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, served with green leaf lettuce (VN R)
      $15.00
    • Rocca Salad

      Arugula, organic heirloom cherry tomato, feta, watermelon, Persian cucumber, red onion, mint (VG GF)
      $18.00
    • Lebanese Salad

      Organic heirloom cherry tomato, Persian cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint (VN GF)
      $15.00
  • Mankoushe - Lebanese Style Pizza

    • Open Sesame Pizza

      onion, tomato, feta cheese, zaatar, extra virgin olive oil (VG)
      $11.00
    • Yassmina Pizza

      feta cheese, tomato, dry basil, extra virgin olive oil (VG)
      $11.00
    • Zaatar Pizza

      thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, mint, olives, tomato, extra virgin olive oil (VG)
      $11.00
  • Pita Sandwiches

    • Chicken Tawook Pita

      chicken breast, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles
      $14.00
    • Beef Shawarma Pita

      prime top round, grilled tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini
      $16.00
    • Falafel Pita

      tomato, parsley, mint, wild cucumber pickles, lettuce, tahini (VG)
      $12.00
    • Beef Kabob Pita

      prime top sirloin, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac
      $16.00
    • Lamb Kabob Pita

      tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac
      $16.00
    • Kafta Pita

      prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, sumac, spices, hummus, tomato
      $15.00
    • Cauliflower Pita

      onion, lettuce, tomato, almond slivers, tahini (VG)
      $13.00
    • Chicken Kafta Pita

      ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato
      $14.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Pita

      chicken breast and thigh, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles.
      $14.00
  • Paninis

    • Chicken Tawook Panini

      Chicken tawook, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles, arugula
      $16.00
    • Labne Panini

      kefir cheese, tomato, mint, olives, extra virgin olive oil (VG)
      $12.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Panini

      chicken shawarma, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles, arugula
      $16.00
  • Main Plates

    • Chicken Tawook

      chicken breast, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad. rice +2
      $23.00
    • Beef Shawarma

      prime top round, grilled tomato, parsley, onion, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad. rice +2
      $24.00
    • Beef Kafta

      prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, spices, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad.
      $24.00
    • Beef Kabob

      prime top sirloin, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad.
      $27.00
    • Open Sesame Combo

      chicken tawook, beef kabob, chicken or beef kafta, garlic sauce, parsley, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad.
      $27.00
    • Ali's Favorite

      prime top sirloin, spicy roasted tomato, onion, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad.
      $28.00
    • Grilled Tiger Shrimp

      garlic, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, housemade shrimp sauce, basmati. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad.
      $27.00
    • Lamb Kabob

      parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad.
      $28.00
    • French Cut Lamb Chops

      lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad.
      $34.00
    • Filet Mignon Kabob

      parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of two sides.
      $35.00
    • The Sultan

      lamb chops, tiger shrimp, filet mignon, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad.
      $34.00
    • Chicken Kafta

      ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, basmati rice. *best enjoyed with yogurt dip + fattoush. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad.
      $22.00
    • Chicken Shawarma

      Chicken breast and thigh, garlic sauce and wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip and one salad. rice +2
      $23.00
  • Entrees

    • Falafel Combo

      falafel, hummus, fattoush, tahini (VN)
      $17.00
    • Vegan Combo

      hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, two falafel patties, grape leaf (VN)
      $18.00
    • Skewers

      two skewers: beef, lamb, chicken tawook or kafta - basmati rice, roasted onion, tomato
      $29.00
    • Party Platter

      suggested for 4 people - lamb, beef, chicken tawook, kafta, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, roasted onion, tomato, parsley, sumac, basmati rice, tahini, garlic sauce
      $130.00
    • Mediterranean Sea Bass

      whole sea bass, grilled lemon, arugula, seasonal grilled vegetable skewer, basmati rice
      $35.00
  • SATURDAY WEEKEND SPECIALS

    • Kabssa

      5/hr braised lamb shank simmered in tomatoes & spices, served over kabssa rice, topped w/ toasted almond slices, served w/yogurt
      $27.00
  • SUNDAY WEEKEND SPECIALS

    • Molokhia

      garden mallow leaves and shredded chicken, simmered in lemon, garlic, roasted chilli, served over basmati vermicelli rice with fresh lemon wedges and pickled onions.
      $22.00
  • A La Carte

    • 5 Piece Chicken Tawook Skewer

      $13.00
    • 8 Piece Chicken Tawook Skewer

      $16.00
    • Side Of Chicken Shawarma

      $14.00
    • Side Of Beef Shawarma

      $15.00
    • 5 Piece Beef Skewer

      $15.00
    • 8 Piece Beef Skewer

      $19.00
    • Kafta Skewer

      $12.00
    • 5 Piece Lamb Skewer

      $15.00
    • 8 Piece Lamb Skewer

      $19.00
    • Lamb Chop (1)

      $9.00
    • 5 Piece Grilled Tiger Shrimp

      $15.00
    • 8 Piece Grilled Tiger Shrimp

      $19.00
    • Roasted Onion + Tomato Skewer

      $6.00
    • Basmati Vermicelli Rice

      $4.00
    • Falafel Patty (1)

      $3.00
    • Wild Cucumber Pickles

      $3.00
    • Cucumber + Lettuce

      $5.00
    • Tahini Sauce 8 Oz

      $6.00
    • Bag Of Pita (6 Pieces)

      $4.00
    • Homemade Habanero Sauce (8oz)

      $6.00
    • Extra Salad Dressing 2oz

      $1.50
    • Extra Dressing 8oz

      $8.00
    • Garlic Sauce (2oz)

      $1.50
    • Garlic Sauce (8 Oz)

      $6.00
  • Beverages

    • Jalab

      rose water, grape syrup infused with incense, almond slivers
      $6.00
    • Tamarind

      indian date syrup infused with rose water
      $6.00
    • Laban

      chilled yogurt, dry mint
      $6.00
    • Moroccan Green Iced Tea

      fresh mint + orange blossom water
      $5.00
    • Turkish Coffee

      infused with cardamom
      $6.00
    • Espresso

      lavazza
      $4.00
    • Acqua Panna Spring Water

      small 6 / large 8
      $6.00
    • San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

      small 6 / large 8
      $6.00
    • Fountain Drink

      coke, diet coke, sprite, dr. pepper, lemonade, raspberry iced tea
      $4.00
    • Americano

      lavazza
      $4.00
    • Juice

      orange, pomegranate, or mango
      $6.00
  • Desserts

    • Baklawa

      phyllo dough pastry, pistachio, orange blossom syrup - two fingers
      $8.00
    • Lebanese Ice Cream Duo

      ashta, pistachio, almond, chocolate
      $8.00
    • Baklawa Crumble

      crumbled baklawa, ashta ice cream
      $11.00
    • Labne Cheesecake W/ Fig Caramel

      labne, vanilla bean, fig caramel compote, walnut phyllo dough pastry
      $12.00
    • Molton Chocolate Lava Cake

      Warm chocolate lava cake served with Lebanese ice cream.
      $11.00
    • Lebanese Affogato

      Lavazza Espresso poured over almond ice cream
      $11.00

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
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