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Sesame Moe's

Middle eastern · Manhattan Beach

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Kabssa (Saturday Special)

Five hours braised lamb shank cooked over a low flame with tomatoes, a special blend of spices + herbs. Served over basmati rice cooked with green bell peppers, onions, carrots, raisins, spices. Sprinkled w/ almond slivers.

Entrees$30

Molokhia - (Sunday Special)

Garden mallow leaves and shredded chicken simmered with garlic and lemon. Served with basmati rice, pickled onions, and lemon wedges.

Entrees$24

Grilled Tiger Shrimp

Garlic, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, housemade shrimp sauce, basmati rice

Main Plates$29

Ali's Favorite *

Prime top sirloin, spicy roasted tomato, onion, basmati rice

Main Plates$30

Falafel Patties

Chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, herbs, tahini, Served with tomato, pickles, lettuce, parsley, fresh mint / 4- pieces

Mezza - Appetizers$12

Hummus

chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil

Mezza - Appetizers$11

Middle eastern — food to try

3 on this menu

Shawarma✓ On the menu · $7
Spit-roasted meat, shaved to order — in a wrap or over rice.
Here it's “Chicken Shawarma (add-on)”.
Falafel✓ On the menu · $12
Crisp outside, green and herby inside. The vegetarian test of the kitchen.
Here it's “Falafel Patties”.
Hummus✓ On the menu · $11
Made in-house it's smooth and warm; that's the one to compare.

Mezza SamplervegetarianGrape leaves, unpitted olives, hummus, tabouleh, labne, yogurt dip$27.00
Grilled Halloumi Cheese & Watermelongluten free · vegetarianHalloumi cheese, watermelon, mint$14.00
KibbihalalPrime ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, almond slivers, onion, herbs, yogurt dip / 2- pieces$13.00
Foul M’damasgluten free · veganChickpeas, fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil - served with onion, wild cucumber pickles, radish, cucumber, tomato, fresh mint$16.00
Spicy Garlic Potatoesgluten free · veganCilantro, garlic, roasted chili, lemon juice$10.00
Garlic Saucegluten free · vegan$2.00
Flash Fried Cauliflowergluten free · veganOnion, tomato, tahini, with almond slivers$14.00
Falafel Pattiesgluten free · veganChickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, herbs, tahini, Served with tomato, pickles, lettuce, parsley, fresh mint / 4- pieces$12.00
ArayesGrilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac$17.00
Yogurt Diphalal · vegetarian$3.00
Vegetarian Grape LeavesveganRice, parsley, bulgur, tomato, onion, unpitted olive, mint$11.00
Yogurt Cucumber Dipgluten free · vegetarianYogurt, cucumber, garlic, dry mint$11.00
Labnegluten free · vegetarianKefir cheese, mint, extra virgin olive oil, unpitted olive$11.00
Hummuschickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil$11.00
Chicken Shawarma (add-on)$7.00
Beef Shawarma or Kibbi Stuffing (add-on)gluten free · vegan$8.00
Spicy Hummusgluten free · veganHummus, roasted chili, extra virgin olive oil$11.00
Baba Ghannoujgluten free · veganFire roasted eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil$12.00
Marinated Olivesgluten free · veganMarinated Lebanese unpitted olives$9.00
Fresh Vegetable Plategluten free · veganLettuce, cucumber, tomato, green onion, unpitted olives, wild cucumber pickles, radish, mint$13.00
Housemade French Friesgluten free · veganHand cut potatoes$9.00

Slata - Salads

Rocca Saladgluten free · vegetarianArugula, organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, watermelon, feta cheese, red onion, mint, parsley, lemon dressing$19.00
Fattoushvegetarian · veganGreen leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, pita croutons$16.00
Lebanese Saladgluten free · veganorganic heirloom cherry tomatoes, persian cucumbers, red onions, parsley, mint, dressing$16.00
Open Sesamegluten free · vegetarianGreen leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, olives, feta cheese$17.00
Taboulehvegetarian · veganParsley, bulgur, green onion, tomato, mint, spices, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice - green leaf lettuce$16.00

Shorba - Soups

Lentilgluten free · vegetarian · veganOnion, garlic, celery, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil$9.00
Spicy Vegetablegluten free · vegetarian · veganPureed vegetables, red + yellow lentils, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, spices$9.00

Manoushe Lebanese-Style Pizza

Open SesamevegetarianOnion, tomato, feta cheese, zaatar, extra virgin olive oil$13.00
YassminavegetarianFeta cheese, tomato, dry basil, extra virgin olive oil$13.00
Zaatarthyme, sesame seeds, sumac, mint, olives, tomato, extra virgin olive oil$12.00
Feta Cheesevegetarian$3.50

Entrees

Mediterranean Sea BassVeganwhole sea bass, grilled lemon, arugula, seasonal grilled vegetable skewer, basmati rice$36.00
Veganvegetarian · veganHummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, two falafel patties, grape leaf$20.00
FalafelveganFalafel, hummus, fattoush, tahini.$18.00
Skewers *halalTwo skewers: beef, lamb, chicken tawook or kafta - basmati rice, roasted onion, tomato$31.00
Party Platter *halalSuggested for 4-6 people | Lamb, beef, chicken tawook, kafta, chicken kafta, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, roasted onion, tomato, parsley, sumac, basmati rice, tahini, garlic sauce. (our Basmati Rice contains gluten)$140.00
Kabssa (Saturday Special)halalFive hours braised lamb shank cooked over a low flame with tomatoes, a special blend of spices + herbs. Served over basmati rice cooked with green bell peppers, onions, carrots, raisins, spices. Sprinkled w/ almond slivers.$30.00
Molokhia - (Sunday Special)halalGarden mallow leaves and shredded chicken simmered with garlic and lemon. Served with basmati rice, pickled onions, and lemon wedges.$24.00

Main Plates

Chicken TawookhalalChicken breast, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles$25.00
Chicken Tawook Ricehalal$2.00
Chicken ShawarmahalalChicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles$25.00
Chicken Shawarma Ricehalal$2.00
Chicken KaftahalalGround chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, basmati rice *best enjoyed with yogurt dip + fattoush$25.00
Open Sesame Combo *halalChicken tawook, beef kabob, chicken or beef kafta, garlic sauce, parsley, sumac, basmati rice$29.00
The Sultan *halalLamb chops, tiger shrimp, filet mignon, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice$37.00
Grilled Tiger ShrimpGarlic, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, housemade shrimp sauce, basmati rice$29.00
Beef ShawarmahalalPrime top round, grilled tomato, parsley, onion, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini$26.00
Beef Shawarma Ricehalal$2.00
Beef KaftaPrime ground beef, + lamb, parsley, onion, spices, basmati rice$26.00
Beef Kabob *halalPrime top sirloin, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice$29.00
Filet Mignon Kabob *halalGrass-fed Filet, Parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice$37.00
Ali's Favorite *halalPrime top sirloin, spicy roasted tomato, onion, basmati rice$30.00
French Cut Lamb Chops *halalLemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice$37.00
Lamb Kabob *halalParsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice$30.00

Pita Sandwiches

As a panini + 3 Chicken TawookhalalChicken breast, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles$16.00
Chicken Shawarma (Pita)halalChicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickle$16.00
Chicken Kafta (Pita)halalGround chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato$16.00
Falafel (Pita)veganTomato, parsley, mint, wild cucumber pickles, lettuce, tahini$14.00
Cauliflower (Pita)vegetarian · veganOnion, lettuce, tomato, almond slivers, tahini$14.00
Beef Shawarma (Pita)halalPrime top round, grilled tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini$17.00
Beef Kafta (Pita)halalPrime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, sumac, spices, hummus, tomato$17.00
Beef Kabob (Pita) *halalPrime top sirloin, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac$17.00
Arayes (Pita)halalGrilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef, filet + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac$17.00
Lamb Kabob (Pita) *halalTomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac$17.00

Paninis

Chicken Tawook or shawarmahalalChicken Tawook or shawarma, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles, arugula$18.00
LabnevegetarianKefir cheese, tomato, mint, olives, extra virgin olive oil$13.00

A La Carte

Chicken Tawook Skewer 5 piece$13.00
Chicken Tawook Skewer 8 piecehalal$16.00
Chicken Kafta Skewerhalal$12.00
Side of Shawarma Chicken$15.00
Side of Shawarma Beefhalal$16.00
Beef Skewer * 5 piece$15.00
Beef Skewer * 8 piece$19.00
Grilled Tiger Shrimp 5 piece$15.00
Grilled Tiger Shrimp 8 piece$19.00
Lamb Skewer * 5 piece$15.00
Lamb Skewer * 8 piecehalal$19.00
Lamb Chop *halal$10.00
Beef Kafta Skewer$12.00
Roasted Onion + Tomato Skewervegetarian · vegan$7.00
Grilled Vegetable Skewervegetarian · vegan$9.00
Falafel Pattyvegetarian · vegan$3.00
Basmati Rice w/ vermicelli$5.00
Wild Cucumber Pickles$4.00
Cucumber + Lettuce$6.00
Garlic Sauce 8 ozgluten free$7.00
Tahini Sauce 8 oz$7.00
Homemade Habanero Sauce 2oz$2.00
Housemade Habanero Sauce 8oz$7.00

Desserts, Tea & Coffee

Labne Cheesecake W/ Fig CaramelLabne, vanilla bean, fig caramel compote, walnut phyllo dough pastry$13.00
BaklawaPhyllo dough pastry, pistachio, orange blossom syrup - two fingers$9.00
Baklawa Crumble2 baklawa fingers, ashta ice cream, pistachio crumb$13.00
Lebanese Ice Cream DuoYour choice of two - ashta, hazelnut almond, pistachio, vanilla bean or chocolate$9.00
Lebanese AffogatoLebanese ice cream drowned in Lavazza Espresso garnished with baklava slice.$12.00
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake A La ModeRich chocolate cake, Watermelon Mint Sauce, Lebanese vanilla ice cream$12.00
Lebanese CoffeeInfused with cardamom$7.00
Espresso or AmericanoLavazza 100% Arabica$5.00
Moroccan Green Hot or Iced TeaFresh mint + orange blossom water$5.00
Blossom Hot or Iced TeaFresh mint, orange blossom water$5.00

Beverages

FRESH COCONUTWhole young coconut$13.00
SAN PELLEGRINOSparkling natural mineral water$6.00
SAN PELLEGRINO (Large)$8.00
SAN BENEDETTO Artesian Water. 1 L/32oz.$8.00
LABANChilled yogurt, dry mint$7.00
JALABRose water, grape syrup infused with incense, almond$7.00
TAMARINDdate syrup infused w/ rose water$7.00
FOUNTAINCoke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Lemonade, Raspberry Iced Tea. No charge on Fountain refills.$4.00
JUICEOrange, pomegranate, mango$7.00

Catering - MISH MASH & Platters

MISH MASH - Chicken Tawook (Serves 10)halalCharbroiled marinated chicken breast kabobs, served with garlic sauce and wild cucumber pickles.$250.00
MISH MASH - Chicken Shawarma (Serves 10)halalThinly sliced marinated chicken, slow-cooked on a vertical spit. Served with garlic sauce, and wild cucumber pickles.$250.00
MISH MASH - Chicken Kafta (Serves 10)halalCharbroiled extra-lean ground chicken blended with parsley, onion, mint, and spices. Served with garlic sauce, and wild cucumber pickles.$250.00
MISH MASH - Falafel (Serves 10)Crispy falafels served with grape leaves and tahini. (rice not included).$190.00
MISH MASH - Beef Kafta (Serves 10)halalCharbroiled skewers of ground beef and lamb blended with parsley, onion, and warm spices. Served with kabob salad garnish.$250.00
MISH MASH - Prime Beef Shawarma (Serves 10)halalThinly sliced, marinated prime top round, slow-cooked on a vertical spit. Served with roasted tomato, kabob salad garnish, wild cucumber pickles, and tahini on the side.$260.00
MISH MASH - Top Sirloin Beef Kabob (Serves 10)Charbroiled top sirloin skewers served with kabob salad garnish.$280.00
MISH MASH - Grilled Tiger Shrimp (Serves 10)Tiger shrimp marinated with garlic, cilantro, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with our house-made shrimp sauce.$280.00
MISH MASH - French Cut Lamb Chops (Serves 10)halalCharbroiled lamb chops marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with kabob salad garnish.$330.00
MISH MASH - Lamb Kabob (Serves 10)halalCharbroiled marinated lamb sirloin skewers. Served with kabob salad garnish.$290.00
PARTY PLATTERhalalLamb Kabob, Beef Kabob, Chicken Tawook, Chicken Kafta, Beef Kafta, Chicken Shawarma, and Beef Shawarma with roasted onion and tomato. Served over basmati vermicelli rice, with side of tahini and garlic sauce.$140.00