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Explore the Au Za'atar - East Village menu including Lebanese salads, mezze, grilled dishes, and popular items like Chicken Shawarma and Knafeh. Available for dine-in, takeout & delivery.
188 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, United States
Au Za'atar - East Village Menu
New York, USA
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Au Za'atar - East Village offers a contemporary take on Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine, served in a cozy setting with reclaimed wood and exposed brick accents. The menu's signature sections include Home Style Dishes & Stews, Vegetarian Dips & Mezze, and From Our Grill, featuring carefully prepared staples like Mixed Grill Platter and Loubiye Bi Lahmeh.
Popular dishes such as Tabletop Chicken Shawarma, Hummus Bi Lahmeh, and Spicy Falafel showcase rich traditional flavors alongside fresh small plates and hearty options. The menu also caters to a range of preferences, including vegan, vegetarian, and halal choices, complemented by a vibrant selection of beverages like cocktails, Lebanese coffee, and non-alcoholic juices.
Ideal for lunch, dinner, or solo dining, the restaurant supports various service options such as dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating. Highlights include quick service, a curated wine list, and specialties prepared without substitutions, assuring an authentic culinary experience. Accommodations for groups and families make it welcoming for different crowds.
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Spiced fillet branzino baked in a skillet with red pepper tahini over spiced potatoes topped with pine nuts
Mediterranean fish with rich flavor, grilled & butterflied served with tarator (tomato, parsley tahini salad)
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in Lebanese Provençale sauce served with vermicelli rice
Mediterranean grits and tomato Provencal.
Char-grilled bone-in whole branzino marinated in lemon, garlic, salt served with tarator(tomato, parsley tahini salad)
(GF) Slow braised lamb shank served with mashed potatoes & caramelized onions
spiced rice and minced meat stuffed grape leaves and summer zucchini simmered in a deeply savory lemon, garlic, lamb broth with braised lamb
Shredded chicken breast, warm chickpeas,crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce & sprinkled with assorted nuts
lamb shank in yogurt mint stew sprinkled with toasted pine nuts served with vermicelli rice
succulent lamb cubes, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce & sprinkled with sautéed diced lamb & assorted nuts
spiced rice and minced meat stuffed cabbage simmered in a deeply savory lemon, garlic, lamb broth with braised lamb
Braised lamb shoulder stuffed with spiced rice & minced beef garnished with nuts
Hand rolled dumplings filled with ground beef & pine nuts in a mint yogurt stew served with vermicelli rice
minced meat stuffed zucchini in yogurt sauce & mint sprinkled with toasted pine nuts served with vermicelli rice
Green romano beans stew with lamb, tomato,onion, spices & cilantros served with vermicelli rice
Tender shredded boneless chicken served on a bed of spiced rice, minced beef & garnished with assorted nuts & pistachio
Kibbeh krass in yogurt sauce, ground beef &mint sprinkled with toasted pine nuts served with vermicelli rice
*can be (GF) Baby okra stew with lamb, tomato, onion,spices & cilantro served with vermicelli rice
shredded lamb shoulder served over spiced rice, minced beef & garnished with assorted nuts & pistachio
Serves 4. Tray. With herbs and spices. Halal.
Serves 4. Tray. Spiced fillet sea bass baked in a skillet with tahini topped with nuts. Halal.
Serves 4. Tray. Char-grilled chicken cubes marinated in lemon & herbs. Halal.
Serves 4. Tray. Semi-boneless marinated chicken chops. Halal.
Serves 4. Tray. Tender shredded boneless chicken served on a bed of spiced rice, minced beef & garnished with sautéed assorted nuts & pistachio. Halal.
Serves 4. Tray. Char-grilled seasoned ground chicken. Halal.
Serves 1. Char-grilled ground beef and lamb seasoned with onions, parsley, herbs, and spices with grilled tomatoes, a spread of hummus and tahini sauce.
Serves 1. Char-grilled chicken breast cubes, garlic toum, onions ＆ parsley sumac mix, pickles, and fries all inside the sandwich.
Serves 1. Greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, onions and toasted za’atar pita points in a lemon sumac vinaigrette.
Serves 1.
Serves 1. Wheat bulgur mixed with fresh parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, fresh lemon juice and olive oil.
Serves 1. Char-grilled skewered chicken cubes marinated in lemon and herbs, vermicelli rice
Moist chocolate cake with a heart of creamy salted caramel.
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.
Homemade pudding with honey, pistachio and fresh banana.
Assortment of fillo pastries with nuts.
Milk pudding topped with almonds, nuts and ground pistachio ＆ orange blossom syrup.
Baked cheese topped with shredded fillo dough soaked in orange blossom syrup topped with fresh pistachio.
Char-grilled chicken breast cubes, garlic toum, onions ＆ parsley sumac mix, pickles, and fries all inside the 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
Marinated thinly sliced chicken, garlic toum, pickles, sumac fries
Shaved hot & spicy Lamb with onions, jalapeno, cilantro, sumac fries and garlic toum
Vegetarian. Boiled Egg, labne spread, scallions, olives & fresh mint leaves
Char-grilled ground beef and lamb seasoned with onions, parsley, herbs, and spices with grilled tomatoes, a spread of hummus and tahini sauce.
Marinated sliced beef, onion parsley sumac mix, pickles, tomatoes, tahini
Spiced Lebanese beef and lamb sausage flambeed in lemon juice, garlic toum, pickles and tomato.
Vegetarian. Chickpea fritters, tomatoes, parsley, pickled turnips, tahini sauce.
Vegetarian. Sumac fries, coleslaw, pickles, garlic toum, ketchup
Shish taouk, garlic toum, pickles, coleslaw, sumac fries
Vegetarian. Marinated fried cauliflower, tomatoes and tahini sauce.
Char-grilled ground chicken seasoned with chopped onions, parsley, spices, and a spread of za’atar aioli, topped with fresh mint leaves, Lebanese pickles and fries all inside the sandwich.
Serves 4. Halal, gluten free, vegetarian.
Serves 4. Pickled cucumbers. Halal, gluten free, vegetarian.
Serves 4. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 4. Garlic paste spread. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 4. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 4. Sesame paste-based and lemon juice. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 4. Sun-dried thyme-based spread. Halal, vegetarian.
Blend of 5 cheeses in phyllo.
Round shaped pickled labne in olive oil
Fried Cypriot cheese drizzled with garlic honey olive oil
feta, garlic honey, cilantro, pistachio
Cypriot cheese served grilled over marinated tomatoes and cucumbers.
Serves 4. Tray. Dressed with armagnac prune sauce & caramelized onions. Halal.
Serves 4. Tray. Succulent marinated lamb cubes. Halal.
Serves 4. Tray. 2-3 pound piece Braised lamb shoulder. Halal.
Serves 4. Tray. Marinated baby lamb chops. Halal.
Arugula, beetroot, red onion, feta cheese,sumac, lemon & olive oil dressing
Grilled chicken cubes over house salad
Traditional grilled Cypriot roasted beets and cucumber with walnuts over greens
Arugula, greens, red onion, sun dried cranberries, boiled egg, baked salmon
1 unit per order. Includes all serving utensils (e.g., tongs) required to serve tray/platter-style items in order.
Per person. Includes fork, knife, spoon, and napkin
Serves 1. Individual cutlery (e.g., forks, knives, spoons).
Per person.
Serves 4+. Tray. Assortment of filo pastries with nuts. Halal.
Chickpeas, onions, capsicum peppers,cumin
Hand rolled stuffed grape leaves with tangy tomato, parsley and rice stuffing
Spiced bulgur wheat shell stuffed with Swiss chard, chickpeas
Eggplant, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with garlic yogurt tahini sauce, sprinkled sun-dried cranberries,pomegranate seeds, pine nuts
Fresh baby okra sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro
Fresh vegetable sticks for dipping
Hand-cut frites tossed in sumac and parsley
Topped with chevre
Sauteed potato cubes with cilantro, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish,onions, fresh mint, purslane, toasted pita points, lemon sumac vinaigrette
Slow cooked French green beans,tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil
Fried cauliflower marinated in authentic Lebanese herbs and spices.
Stuffed zucchini with tangy tomato parsley,rice filling
Sun-dried tomato, bulgur wheat & herbs tartare
Made with chickpeas, onions, cumin and parsley.
Rice and lentils topped with caramelized onions.
Cooked bulgur wheat in a garlic tomato broth
Wheat bulgur mixed with fresh parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, fresh lemon juice and olive oil.
Assorted fresh vegetable plate
A blend of cooked fava beans, chickpeas,garlic, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil
Fried cauliflower with yogurt tahini sauce topped with toasted pine nuts.
Classic Levantine cream cheese, olive oil.
Diced grilled eggplant, tomatoes, bell pepper, mint, green onion, lemon juice, olive oil
Serves 4. Tray. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 4. Tray. Toasted, golden-brown vermicelli noodles mixed with fluffy rice. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 4. Tray. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 4. Tray. Creamy cornmeal porridge with Mediterranean spices. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 4. Tray. Assorted vegetables. Halal, vegetarian.
Minced beef Lebanese sausage, tomatoes and cheese
cheese, tomatoes, diced falafel, and tahini sauce
White cheese
Minced meat with onions, parsley, Lebanese spices and cheese
Sun-dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and extra virgin olive oil
minced chicken with onions, parsley, Lebanese spices, white cheese blend
Minced meat, onions, tomatoes with traditional spices
Puréed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic,parsley topped with hot fava beans
traditional hummus topped with diced salad
hummus topped with roasted pine nuts
Hummus with seasoned sautéed mushroom and pine nuts
Char-grilled eggplant puree with tahini and fresh lemon juice.
Pureed chickpeas with tahini sauce and lemon juice.
Pureed chickpeas with tahini sauce and lemon juice mixed with capsicum.
A blend of spicy and sweet pepper with walnuts and pomegranate molasses.
Serves 4. Tray. Beef filet mignon cubes. Halal.
Serves 4. Tray. Char-grilled lean ground beef & lamb mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs & spices. Halal.
Serves 5. Bundle package for beverages. Choose between frozen mint lemonade, Mexican Coke and Diet Coke. Halal.
Beef filet mignon cubes served with hand cut frites
Seasoned lamb cubes served with vermicelli rice
Semi-Boneless marinated chicken chops & hand cut frites
Shish Tawook, Filet Mignon, Chicken Kafta & Beef Kafta Kebab served with hand cut frites
Shish Tawook, Filet Mignon, Chicken Kafta,Beef Kafta Kebab, Baby Lamb Chops & Jumbo Shrimp served with hand cut frites
Grilled marinated cubes of swordfish served with hand cut frites
Grilled marinated zucchini, eggplant, onion,tomato, bell pepper served with vermicelli rice
Seasoned baby lamb chops served with vermicelli rice
char-grilled seasoned ground chicken served hand cut frites
Char-grilled skewered chicken cubes marinated in lemon and herbs, vermicelli rice
Char-grilled lean ground beef & lamb mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs & spices served with vermicelli rice
Serves 6. Tray of 12. Hand-rolled shells consist of a mixture of beef & bulgur wheat, filled with ground beef, diced onions & pine nuts. Halal.
Serves 6. Tray of 22. Grilled chicken wings marinated with garlic, olive oil, lemon. Halal.
Serves 6. Tray of 12. Phyllo pastry filled with minced beef & toasted pine nuts. Halal.
Serves 8. Tray. Our classic chickpea dip topped with sautéed lamb & pine nuts. Halal.
Serves 8. Tray. Toasted pita filled with minced meat, onion, parsley, tahini sauce & Lebanese spices. Halal.
Serves 8. Tray. Hummus topped with marinated chicken & pine nuts. Halal.
Serves 8. Tray. Wheat bulgur mixed with fresh parsley, tomatoes, scallions, mint, fresh lemon juice & olive oil. Halal, vegetarian and vegan.
Serves 8. Tray. Greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, onions & toasted za'atar pita points in a lemon sumac vinaigrette. Halal, vegetarian.
Toasted pita filled with minced meat, onion, parsley, tahini sauce and Lebanese spices.
Hummus topped with marinated chicken and pine nuts.
Hand crafted pastry pockets filled with minced ground beef, toasted pine nuts
grilled stuffed flatbread with spicy minced chicken, onion, parsley and melted cheese
tangy shredded sumac chicken and caramelized onions in pastry rolls
hand rolled shells made of a mixture of beef & bulgur wheat filled with spicy ground beef, diced onions, walnuts
Phyllo pastry filled with minced beef and toasted pine nuts.
Grilled chicken wings marinated with garlic, olive oil, lemon
Hand rolled shells made of a mixture of beef & bulgur wheat filled with ground beef, diced onions, pine nuts
House made spicy beef sausages sauteed with fresh tomatoes and olive oil.
Our classic chickpea dip topped with sauteed diced lamb and pine nuts.
House-made classic Lebanese spiced sausages flambeed with fresh lemon juice.
Glass Bottle. Requires Bottle Opener.
Blended fresh pineapple ＆ banana with milk, topped with diced strawberries, pistachio ＆ pine nuts
Blended fresh pineapple ＆ banana with milk, topped with diced strawberries, pistachios ＆ pine nuts
Glass Bottle. Requires Bottle Opener.
Glass Bottle. Requires Bottle Opener.
Sweet blend of grape, date molasses, rose water and garnished with pine nuts ＆ pine nuts
Salty homemade yogurt drink
Blended fresh mint and fresh lemon juice
Blended fresh watermelon
Serves 4. Tray. Main Course. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 6. Tray of 12. Made with chickpeas, onions, capsicum peppers & cumin. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Hand-cut frites tossed with sumac & parsley. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Char-grilled eggplant purée with tahini & lemon juice. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Sautéed spicy potato cubes with cilantro, garlic & red pepper flakes. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Fried cauliflower marinated in authentic Lebanese herbs & spices. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Fried cauliflower with parsley yogurt tahini sauce topped with toasted pine nuts. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Topped with chévre. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Hummus with seasoned sautéed mushroom and pine nuts. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Puréed chickpeas with tahini sauce & lemon juice. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. A blend of spicy & sweet pepper with walnuts & pomegranate molasses. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 6. Tray of 12. Blend of white cheeses in phyllo. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Classic levantine cream cheese & extra virgin olive oil. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. A blend of beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin & extra virgin olive oil. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Fresh baby okra sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with tomatoes, garlic & cilantro. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Puréed chickpeas with tahini sauce, lemon juice mixed with capsicum. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Cucumber, carrots & celery sticks. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Eggplant with warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with garlic yogurt sauce, sprinkled with cranberries, pomegranate seeds & pine nuts. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 6. Tray of 12. Made with chickpeas, onions, cumin & parsley. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 10. Tray of 24. Hand-rolled stuffed grape leaves with tangy tomato, parsley, and rice stuffing. Halal, vegetarian.
Serves 8. Tray. Rice, lentils & caramelized onions. Halal, vegetarian.
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Experience a casual yet upscale Lebanese and Middle Eastern menu rich in grilled specialties, fresh vegetarian mezze, and comfort-forward dishes served in a trendy East Village setting. — FoodPlacee menu editorial
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| Monday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
The menu is available daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, covering lunch, dinner, and late-night options. Popular for solo dining and group meals alike.
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