Esso Mediterranean Bistro

Mediterranean · Encino

Open

closes 8am

By phone

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Call to order · (818) 514-6201

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What to order

from the menu

Hummus

Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and spices topped with extra virgin olive oil and parsley

Appetizers$9.95

Okra with Rice Pilaf

Prepared with chunks of beef and fresh tomatoes. Served with rice

Classic Armenian Dishes$19.95

White Bean Stew

Prepared with chunks of beef and fresh tomatoes. Served with rice

Classic Armenian Dishes$19.95

Dolma (4 pieces)

Stuffed with ground beef, rice pilaf, and spices. Served with lebni

Classic Armenian Dishes$19.95

Falafel Plate

Four balls topped with tahini sauce, vegetables, and olive oil. Served with pita bread

Mains$17.95

Vegetarian Plate

Taboule, hummus, baba ghanouj, pickles, and two stuffed grape leaves

Mains$18.95

Mediterranean — food to try

2 on this menu

Falafel✓ On the menu · $9.95
Crisp outside, green and herby inside. The vegetarian test of the kitchen.
Here it's “Falafel (4 pieces)”.
Hummus✓ On the menu · $9.95
Made in-house it's smooth and warm; that's the one to compare.
Shawarmaask if they make it
Spit-roasted meat, shaved to order — in a wrap or over rice.
Baklavaask if they make it
Layers of phyllo, nuts, and syrup — one piece is enough.

HummusGluten free · Vegetarian · VeganChickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and spices topped with extra virgin olive oil and parsley$9.95
Moutebbel (Baba Ghannouj)Gluten free · VegetarianRoasted eggplant mixed with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice$9.95
MohammeraVegetarian · Organic · VeganSpicy mix of walnuts, bread crumbs, paprika, pepper paste, and pomegranate juice$11.95
LebniGluten free · VegetarianCondensed yogurt with walnuts, and jalapeño topped with extra virgin olive oil$9.95
Featured Kebbe NayyeFine minced raw beef, bulgur (cracked wheat), and onions$14.95
SoujoukhGluten freeGround beef sausage with special spices$13.95
FoulGluten free · Vegetarian · VeganSeasoned fava beans and garlic topped with tahini sauce, chopped tomato, and parsley$9.95
Falafel (4 pieces)Vegetarian · VeganServed with tahini sauce$9.95
Stuffed Grape Leaves (4 pieces)Gluten free · Vegetarian · VeganStuffed leaves with rice, walnuts, onions, and spices$9.95
Cheese Boureg (4 pieces)VegetarianFilo dough stuffed with mixed cheeses$10.95
Kibbe Balls (4 pieces)Lean beef balls mixed with bulgur and stuffed with ground beef and onions$10.95
Stuffed Eggplant (4 pieces)Gluten free · Vegetarian · VeganSprinkled with parsley and walnuts$9.95
Ras NahnahGluten freeFried beef marinated with garlic and mint; served with garlic, lemon, olive oil, and mint sauce$12.95
AraesMarinated grilled ground beef in a pita$12.95
Grilled Cheese PitaVegetarianCheese marinated with mint, olive oil, and red pepper flakes$9.95
Lebni and OlivesGluten free · VegetarianLebni topped with olives$12.95
French FriesGramma handcut fries$7.95

Soup & Salad

Bistro's Lentil SoupLentil, barley, and onions$8.95
Falafel saladRomaine lettuce topped with parsley, tomatoes, four falafels and tahini$19.95
Esso Bistro SaladGluten freeRomaine, arugula, grilled vegetables, walnuts, dried cranberries, and one chicken skewer$19.95
Armenian SaladGluten free · Vegetarian · VeganSmall chopped Tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, parsley, garlic, with lemon juice and EVOO$13.95
Greek SaladGluten free · VegetarianRomain lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, feta cheese, and lemon olive oil dressing$13.95
TaboulehVegetarian · VeganParsley, tomatoes, onions, bulgur, mint, lemon juice, and EVOO$13.95
FatoushVegetarian · VeganRomaine, onions, parsley, mint, cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon juice, and EVOO topped with pitta chips$13.95
TzakiGluten free · VegetarianYogurt mixed with fresh cucumbers, mint and garlic$13.95

Classic Armenian Dishes

Okra with Rice PilafPrepared with chunks of beef and fresh tomatoes. Served with rice$19.95
Sini KaftaBulgur with ground beef$19.95
White Bean StewPrepared with chunks of beef and fresh tomatoes. Served with rice$19.95
Dolma (4 pieces)Stuffed with ground beef, rice pilaf, and spices. Served with lebni$19.95
Stuffed Cabbage (7-8 pieces)Stuffed with ground beef, rice pilaf, and spices. Served with lebni$19.95
Kebbeh LabaneyehWarm yogurt mint soup with kibbeh balls stuffed with ground beef$21.95

Mains

Falafel PlateVegetarian · VeganFour balls topped with tahini sauce, vegetables, and olive oil. Served with pita bread$17.95
Vegetarian PlateGluten free · VegetarianTaboule, hummus, baba ghanouj, pickles, and two stuffed grape leaves$18.95
Tika Kebab (2 skewers)Tender chunks of grilled filet mignon. Served with roasted tomato and pepper$22.95
Chicken Kebab (2 skewers)Grilled chicken breast chunks marinated with garlic and spices$16.95
Featured Combination PlateOne skewer of chicken, tika, and khash khash kebab. Served with roasted tomato and pepper$27.95
Ourfa Kebab (2 skewers)Skewers of grilled Italian eggplant and ground beef with a parsley salad$20.95
Khash Khash Kebab (2 skewers)Marinated grilled beef. Served with roasted tomato and pepper$16.95
Veggie Kebab (2 skewers)Vegetarian · VeganGrilled mushrooms, Italian squash, and red or yellow peppers$16.95
Lamb Chops (4 pieces)Grilled lamb chops marinated with spices$34.95
Mediterranean Sea BassGluten freeServed grilled or fried, with tahini and lemon. Your choice of fries, salad, or rice$34.95