The Middle East Restaurant

(617) 492-9181 CALL TO ORDER · 472 MASSACHUSETTS AVE · CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

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Other Specialties

Yabrak: Rolled grape leaves stuffed with rice, ground meat and spices, served with yogurt.

$10.50

Lamb Shank and String Bean: Braised lamb shank over string beans, cooked in tomatoes, onions and spices, served with rice pilaf.

Lamb Shank and String Bean: Braised lamb shank over string beans, cooked in tomatoes, onions and spices, served with rice pilaf.

$11.95

Kibby: Layers of minced meat, cracked wheat and seasonings, served with yogurt and salad garnish.

$10.25

Kibby Labanieh: Kibby served with rice pilaf topped with yogurt sauce.

$11.50

Sheikil Mihshi: Baked eggplant stuffed with chopped meat, carmelized onions and spices in a tomato sauce, served with rice pilaf.

$10.50

Lasanat: Tender lamb tongue seasoned and charcoal grilled, served with rice pilaf, salad and beans.

$10.50

Grilled Tuna Steak: Served with rice pilaf, salad garnish and beans.

$10.95

Grilled Salmon: Served with rice pilaf, salad garnish and beans.

$10.95

Lamb Chops: Served with rice pilaf, salad garnish and beans.

$11.50

Steak (12 oz): 12 oz choice sirloin steak, charcoal grilled to order, served with grilled vegetables, rice pilaf, salad garnish and beans.

$12.75

Grilled Salad

A variety of charcoal grilled favorites served over salad. Served with your choice of middle eastern dressing, tahini, ranch or oil and vinegar.

Tofu

$8.25

Tuna Steak

$9.75

Chicken

$8.95

Lamb

$9.75

Shrimp

$9.75

Salmon

$9.75

Beef

$8.95

Vegetarian Entrees

Mjudra: Lentil stew cooked with onion and spices.

$7.95

Middle Eastern Green Beans: Green beans cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices. SErved with rice pilaf.

$8.75

Middle Easter Couscous: Served with chickpeas, carmelized onions and vegetabls.

$8.75

Tofu Couscous: Middle eastern cous cous topped with grilled tofu.

$9.25

Pumpkin Kibby: Layers of ground pumpkin, cracked wheat, onions and spices.

$8.75

Pumpkin Kibby Labanieh: Pumpkin kibby and rice pilaf topped with yogurt sauce.

$9.50

Maklouta: Bean stew with kidney, soy and string beans as well as lentils and onions.

$8.75

Msaah: Baked eggplant stuffed with carmelized onions, tomatoes, chickpeas and red sauce, served with rice pilaf.

$8.95

Vegetarian Yabrak: Rolled grape leaves stuffed with rice, tomatoes and spices, served with a side of yogurt.

$8.75

Grilled Tofu Kabab: Served with rice pilaf, salad and beans.

$8.95

Beans and Rice

$5.95

Homemade Soup

Chicken Vegetable

$2.75 Cup $3.75 Bowl

Lentil

$2.75 Cup $3.75 Bowl

Sandwiches

Served in a rolled pita stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini dressing. Burgers are served on a roll with lettuce and tomato.

Falafel Sandwich

$4.50

Homemade Veggie Burger: Served with french fries.

$5.50

Tofu Sandwich or Burger: Served with french fries.

$5.25

Chicken Kabab Sandwich

$5.50

Beef Kabab Sandwich

$5.50

Kafta Sandwich

$5.75

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

$5.75

Beef Shawarma Sandwich

$5.75

1/2 lb Sirloin

1/2 lb Sirloin Hamburger: Served with french fries.

$5.75

1/2 lb Sirloin Cheeseburger: Served with french fries.

$5.95

Hoomis Sandwich

$4.50

Tabouly Sandwich

$5.25

Baba Ghanooj Sandwich

$5.00

Entrees

Shrimp, Tuna Steak or Salmon Cous Cous: Mediterranean Caserole combining a variety of vegetables, chickpeas, exotic spices and carmelized onions.

$11.50

Lamb Shank Cous Cous: Mediterranean Caserole combining a variety of vegetables, chickpeas, exotic spices and carmelized onions.

$11.95

Chicken or Beef Cous Cous: Mediterranean Caserole combining a variety of vegetables, chickpeas, exotic spices and carmelized onions.

$10.50

Lamb, Kafta or Shrimp Kababs: Charcoal grilled selections served with grilled tomatoes, onions and peppers. Served over rice pilaf with salad and beans.

$10.75

Chicken or Beef Kababs: Charcoal grilled selections served with grilled tomatoes, onions and peppers. Served over rice pilaf with salad and beans.

$9.75

Side Orders

Feta Cheese

$1.25

Grilled Vegetables

$2.95

Rice Pilaf

$2.50

French Fries

$3.00

Whipped Garlic

$2.25

Homemade Harisa (Hot Sauce)

$1.75

Homemade Yogurt

$0.95 Sm. $1.95 Lg.

Appetizers

Middle Eastern Salad: Lettuce, onions, cucumbers, green peppers, tomatoes and mint. Served with your choice of middle eastern dressing, tahini, ranch or oil and vinegar. Add feta for additional cost.

$3.00 Sm. $5.00 Lg.

Cold Combination: Tabouly, hoomis and baba ghanooj.

$9.50

Olive Plate: 2.75

Spinach Pie: Spinach, feta cheese, diced onions and spices.

$3.25

Soya M'dammas: Soy beans, onions and diced tomatoes simmered with lemon and spices.

$4.95

Fool M'dammas: Fava beans, chickpeas and diced tomatoes simmered with spices.

$4.95

Vegetarian Grape Leaves: Stuffed with rice, tomato, parsley and a touch of lemon.

$5.50

Grape Leaves: Stuffed with ground meat and spices.

$5.50

Falafel: Ground fava beans and parsley blended with a variety of spices and served with tahini sauce.

$4.50

Tabouly: Parsley, mint, tomatoes, cracked wheat and spices.

$4.75

Baba Ghanooj: Smoked eggplant blended with sesame puree, spices and lemon juice.

$4.50

Hoomis: Cooked chickpeas blended with sesame puree, spices and lemon juice.

$4.50

Weekend Brunch

Served daily 11am until 4pm. Tofu can be substituted for eggs.

American Breakfast: Two eggs with toast and homefries. Add gam, sausage or bacon for additional cost.

$3.95

Eggs Benedict

$6.25

Eggs Florentine

$6.25

French Toast

$5.95

Poached Salmon & Eggs

$7.95

Omelettes: Filled with you choice of one item Sandwicheppers, mushrooms, spinach, onions or tomatoes) and cheese (feta, swiss or american). Additional items, ham, sausage or bacon available for additional cost.

$4.25