Bistro Lazeez menu - Bethesda MD 20814

Beverages

Beverages
- Soda $3
- Mixed Berries Smoothie $5
  
  With low fat yogurt.
- Pomegranate Juice $5
- Fresh Lemonade $3
- Juice $4
- Bottled Water $3.5
- Sparkling Water $3.5
- Hot Tea $3
- Coffee $3
- Espresso $3.5
- Cappuccino $4
- Latte $4
- Turkish Coffee $3
- Iced Tea $3
- Milk $2

Appetizers

Appetizers
- BLZ Sampler $15
  
  Choose up to 4 appetizers. Vegetarian.
- Baba Ghanouj $7.5
  
  Roasted eggplant mixed with tahini, yogurt and garlic and garnished with extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian.
- Fava Bean Saute $7
  
  Baby green fava beans sauteed in olive oil, cilantro and garlic. Vegan.
- Falafel $7
  
  Crispy fried chickpea patties seasoned with parsley, onions, garlic and cilantro served with tahini sauce. Vegan.
- Hummus $7
  
  Chickpeas pureed with tahini, garlic and lemon and garnished with extra virgin olive oil. Vegan.
- Labne $7
  
  Creamy yogurt spread garnished with mint and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian.
- Lentil Pilaf $6
  
  Lentil-rice pilaf topped with caramelized onion. Vegan.
- Mediterranean Potatoes $6
  
  Freshly cut potatoes boiled then sauteed with garlic, coriander and drizzled with caramelized onions. Vegetarian.
- Tabbouli $7.5
  
  Chopped parsley, tomatoes and onions mixed with bulgur wheat, lemon and extra virgin olive oil. Vegan.
- Fettoush $7
  
  Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, radish, onions, green peppers, toasted pita chips tossed in a zesty sumac, lemon and olive oil dressing. Vegan.
- Assorted Bruschetta $7
  
  A sampler of assorted bruschetta baba gannouj, hummus and labne. Vegetarian.
- Pan Seared Halloumi Cheese $8.5
  
  Pan seared halloumi cheese in pomegranate reduction with tomatoes, Kalamata olives and cucumber. Vegetarian.
- Dr. O Grilled Meat Pie $9
  
  With a side of mint yogurt.
- Hummus with Ground Beef $9
  
  With pine nuts.
- Hummus with Beef Shawarma $9.5
- Hummus with Chicken Shawarma $9.5
- Kibbe $8
  
  Ground beef and bulghur dumpling stuffed with pine nuts, ground beef and onion served with mint yogurt.
- Vegetarian Grape Vine Leaves $7.5
  
  Vegan.
- Grilled Eggplant $8
  
  With roasted beets and local organic goat cheese with crispy shallots in beet vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
- Fried Cauliflower $7.5
  
  Tossed in lemon vinaigrette. Vegan.
- Grilled Chicken Wings $8
- Lentil Soup $6
  
  Vegan.
- Tomato Cream Soup $6
  
  Vegetarian.

Entree Salads

Entree Salads
- Fettoush Salad $11
  
  Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, radish, onions, green peppers, pita chips tossed in a zesty sumac, lemon and olive oil dressing. Vegan.
- Falafel Salad $11
  
  Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, tomatoes, onions, tossed in fettoush salad dressing topped with pickled turnips and falafel patties, served with tahini sauce. Vegan.
- Salad from Our Grill $14
  
  Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, chickpeas topped with a choice of grilled marinated strips of lamb or beef and tossed in a lemon-lime cilantro olive oil dressing.
- Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken $15
  
  Romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, radishes and feta cheese with grilled chicken kabab in our Greek dressing.
- Caesar Salad $10
  
  Romaine lettuce, croutons and Parmesan cheese tossed in our Caesar dressing.

Entrees from Our Grill

Entree from Our Grill
- Chicken Medley $14
  
  Grilled marinated skinless chicken thigh, a drumstick and a wing basted in our zesty signature BLZ sauce. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- Chicken Kabab $15
  
  Grilled marinated tender chunks of chicken breast dipped in our zesty signature BLZ sauce. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- Cornish Hens $16
  
  Grilled tender 1/2 Cornish hen marinated in our signature sauce. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- Beef Kafta $16
  
  Grilled ground beef mixed with parsley, onions and our blend of Mediterranean spices. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- Beef Kabab $17
  
  Grilled tender chunks of beef teres major marinated in our special blend of Mediterranean spices. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- Lamb Kabab $18
  
  Grilled tender chunks of lamb marinated in our special blend of Mediterranean spices. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- Lamb Chops $27
  
  Grilled lamb chops marinated in our special blend of Mediterranean spices. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- The Zenoubia $18
  
  A combination of beef kafta and chicken kabab. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- The Sultan $19
  
  A combination of grilled lamb and chicken kabab. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- The Pharaoh $20
  
  A trio of grilled beef kafta, beef and chicken kabab. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- The Emperor $21
  
  A trio of grilled beef kafta, lamb and chicken kabab. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.
- The Empress $23
  
  Full selection of grilled beef kafta, lamb, beef and chicken kabab. Served with house salad, grilled pita bread, grilled vegetables, and choice of basmati rice or Mediterranean potatoes.

Special Entrees

Special Entrees
- Sumac Crusted Salmon $21
  
  With edamame corn salad with sundried tomatoes.
- Sayadeyeh $21
  
  Pan seared cod fish with rice, caramelized onion, pine nuts and almonds, served with a side of tahini.
- Kafta Burger $11
  
  With lettuce, grilled tomato, onions and served with a side of french fries.
- Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich $11
  
  With lettuce and tomato on a ciabatta bun served with a side of french fries.
- Grilled Brie on Ciabatta $11
  
  With caramelized onions, tomatoes and grilled zucchini, served with a side mixed green salad. Vegetarian.
- Fatteh $13
  
  Sumac spiced chickpeas and eggplant with garlic yogurt, pita chips, roasted pine nuts and pomegranate seeds in extra virgin olive oil and hint of cumin. Vegetarian.

Sandwich Platters

Sandwich Platters
- BLZ Chicken Sandwich Platter $12
  
  Grilled chicken strips marinated in our signature sauce served in pita bread with hummus, grilled tomatoes, onions and lettuce. Served with a choice of 1 side.
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Platter $12
  
  Sauteed marinated chicken strips served in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, and tahini sauce. Served with a choice of 1 side.
- Beef Shawarma Sandwich Platter $12
  
  Sauteed marinated tender beef strips served in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, and tahini sauce. Served with a choice of 1 side.
- Beef Kafta Sandwich Platter $12
  
  Grilled ground beef seasoned with parsley, onions and spices and served in pita bread with grilled tomatoes, onion, green pepper and tahini sauce. Served with a choice of 1 side. Veggie.
- Falafel Sandwich Platter $10
  
  Crispy chickpea patties seasoned with parsley, onions, garlic and cilantro and served in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, radish, pickled turnips, onion, parsley and tahini sauce. Served with a choice of 1 side. Vegan.
- Grilled Lamb Sandwich Platter $13
  
  Grilled marinated lamb served in pita bread with hummus, lettuce, parsley, grilled tomatoes and onion, served with our special sauce. Served with a choice of 1 side.
- Labne Sandwich in a Pita Platter $10
  
  Creamy yogurt spread in pita bread with fresh mint, tomatoes, lettuce, Kalamata olives and cucumber drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and served with a side of fettoush. Served with a choice of 1 side. Vegetarian.

Family Wraps
- The Nina $12
  
  Chicken kabob wrap with french fries, lettuce, tomato, tahini and a spread of hummus.
- The Simone $12
  
  Falafel, eggplant, cauliflower wrap with lettuce, tomato, tahini and a spread of hummus.
- The Isabella $12
  
  Chicken Caesar wrap.

Sauces
- BLZ Signature Sauce $1
- Tahini Sauce $1
- Yogurt Sauce $1
- Garlic Aioli Paste $1
- Homemade Chili Paste $1

Sides

Sides
- House Salad $4
  
  Vegan.
- Side Fettoush Salad $6
  
  Vegan.
- Basmati Rice $4
  
  Basmati rice infused with turmeric and cardamon. Vegetarian.
- Side of Hummus $7
  
  Vegan.
- Mediterranean Potatoes $6
  
  Vegetarian.
- Grilled Asparagus $6
  
  Vegan.
- Grilled Vegetables $4
  
  Vegan.
- French Fries $5
  
  Vegan.

Kid's Menu (12 and Under)

Kid's Menu
- Kid's Chicken Strips $7
  
  Served with basmati rice, Mediterranean potatoes or french fries.
- Kid's Mini Kafta $7
  
  Served with basmati rice, Mediterranean potatoes or french fries.
- Kid's Veggie Platter $6
  
  Falafel patties with hummus and Mediterranean potatoes or french fries. Vegetarian.

Sweet Bites

Sweet Bites
- Baklava $4
- Double Chocolate Sinful Torte $7
  
  Flourless. Gluten free.
- New York Cheese Cake $7
- Key Lime Pie $7
- Vanilla Pistachio Ice Cream $7
- Apple Pie al la Mode $7
- Assorted Sorbet $7
- Raspberry Sorbet $7