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  • Open Sesame

Open Sesame

(562) 621-1698
  • 5215 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
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  • Mediterranean
(562) 621-1698
  • Menu
  • Beverages
    Beverages
    • Fresh Coconut $7.5

      whole young coconut

    • Jalab $5.75

      rose water, grape syrup infused with incense, almond slivers

    • Tamarind $5.75

      indian date syrup infused with rose water

    • Laban $5.75

      chilled yogurt, dry mint

    • Orange Juice $4.5

    • Pomegranate Juice $4.5

    • Mango Juice $4.5

    • Moroccan Green Iced Tea $4.5

      fresh mint + orange blossom water

    • Moroccan Green Hot Tea $4.5

      fresh mint + orange blossom water

    • Blossom Hot Tea $4

      fresh mint, orange blossom water

    • Turkish Coffee $5

      infused with cardamom

    • Espresso $4.5

      lavazza

    • Americano $4.5

      lavazza

    • Aqua Panna $5.5

    • San Pellegrino $5.5

      sparkling natural mineral water

    • Fountain Soda $3.95

      coke, diet coke, sprite, dr. pepper, lemonade, raspberry iced tea

    • Bottled Water $2.5

    • Blossom Iced Tea $4

      fresh mint, orange blossom water

  • Mezza - Appetizers
    Appetizers
    • Mezza Sampler $21.95

      vegetarian grape leaves, olives, hummus, tabouleh, labne, yogurt dip (VG). Served with pita.

    • Spicy Garlic Potatoes $8.5

      cilantro, garlic, roasted chili, lemon juice (VG VN GF)

    • Hummus $8

      chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN GF). Served with pita.

    • Spicy Hummus $8

      hummus, roasted chili, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN GF). Served with pita.

    • Baba Ghannouj $9

      fire roasted eggplant, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil (VG GF). Served with pita.

    • Falafel Patties $9

      chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, herbs, spices / 3-pieces (VG VN GF)

    • Vegetarian Grape Leaves $9

      rice, parsley, bulgur, tomato, onion, mint (VG VN)

    • Grilled Haloumi Cheese + Watermelon $11.5

      halloumi cheese, watermelon, mint (VG GF)

    • Kibbi $9.5

      prime ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, onion, herbs, yogurt dip / 2-pieces

    • Flash Fried Cauliflower $10

      onion, tomato, tahini, with almond slivers (VG VN GF)

    • Yogurt Cucumber Dip $8

      yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dry mint (VG GF). Served with pita.

    • Arayes $11.5

      grilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac

    • Labne $8

      kefir cheese, mint, extra virgin olive oil (VG GF)

    • Olives $7

      Lebanese olives (VG VN R GF)

    • Foul M'damas $11.5

      chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil - served with onion, wild cucumber pickles, radish, cucumber, tomato, fresh mint (VG VN GF)

    • Fresh Vegetable Plate $9

      lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green onion, olives, wild cucumber pickles, radish, mint (VG VN R GF)

    • Housemade French Fries $5

      hand cut potatoes (VG VN GF)

  • Shorba - Soups
    • Lentil Soup $8

      onion, garlic, celery, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN GF)

    • Spicy Vegetable Soup $8

      pureed vegetables, red + yellow lentils, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, spices (VG VN GF)

  • Slata - Salads
    • Fattoush Salad $9.95

      green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, pita croutons - house dressing is a mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dry mint, sumac (VG VN)

    • Tabouleh Salad $10.5

      parsley, bulgur, green onion, tomato, mint, spices, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice - house dressing is a mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dry mint, sumac (VG VN R)

    • Open Sesame Salad $10.95

      green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, olives, feta cheese - house dressing is a mix of extra virgin olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dry mint, sumac (VG GF)

  • Pita Sandwiches
    Pita Sandwiches
    • Chicken Shawarma Sandwich $11.95

      chicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles

    • Chicken Tawook Sandwich $11.95

      chicken breast, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles

    • Beef Shawarma Sandwich $12.95

      prime top round, grilled tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini

    • Falafel Sandwich $9.5

      tomato, parsley, mint, wild cucumber pickles, lettuce, tahini (VG VN)

    • Beef Kabob Sandwich $12.95

      prime top sirloin, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac

    • Lamb Kabob Sandwich $12.95

      tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac

    • Filet Mignon Sandwich $15.5

      filet, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac

    • Kafta Sandwich $11.95

      prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, sumac, spices, hummus, tomato

    • Arayes Sandwich $11.95

      grilled stuffed pita with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac

    • Cauliflower Sandwich $10.5

      onion, lettuce, tomato, pine nuts, almond slivers, tahini (VG VN)

    • Chicken Kafta Pita $11.5

      ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato

  • Paninis
    Paninis
    • Chicken Panini $14.95

      tawook or shawarma, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles, arugula. Served on artisan french bread.

    • Labne Panini $11.95

      kefir cheese, tomato, mint, olives, extra virgin olive oil (VG). Served on artisan french bread.

    • Halloumi Cheese Panini $13.95

      halloumi cheese, cucumber (VG). Served on artisan french bread.

    • Zaatar Panini $10.5

      thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, fresh mint, olives, tomato, extra virgin olive oil (VG VN). Served on artisan french bread.

  • Mankoushe - Lebanese Style Pizza
    Lebanese-Style Pizza (Mankoushe)
    • Open Sesame $10

      onion, tomato, feta cheese, zaatar, extra virgin olive oil (VG)

    • Yassmina $10

      feta cheese, tomato, dry basil, extra virgin olive oil (VG)

    • Zaatar $10

      thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, mint, olives, tomato, extra virgin olive oil (VG)

  • Main Plates
    Entrees I
    • Chicken Tawook $19.95

      chicken breast, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • Chicken Shawarma $19.95

      chicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • Beef Shawarma $22

      prime top round, grilled tomato, parsley, onion, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • Kafta $21.5

      prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, spices, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • Beef Kabob $24.5

      prime top sirloin, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • Open Sesame Combo $25.5

      chicken tawook, beef kabob, chicken or beef kafta, garlic sauce, parsley, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • Ali's Favorite $23

      prime top sirloin, spicy roasted tomato, onion, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • Grilled Tiger Shrimp $27.5

      garlic, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, housemade shrimp sauce, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • Lamb Kabob $31

      parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • French Cut Lamb Chops $27

      lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • Filet Mignon Kabob $29.95

      parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • The Sultan $32.5

      lamb chops, tiger shrimp, filet mignon, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh

    • Falafel Entree $13

      Falafel served with hummus, fattoush, tomato, lettuce, wild cucumber pickles and tahini sauce. Vegetarian & Vegan.

    • Vegetarian Combo $13

      Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, 2 falafel patties and a grape leaf. Vegetarian & Vegan.

    • Chicken Kafta $19.95

      ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad - hummus, spicy hummus, baba ghannouj | open sesame salad, fattoush, tabouleh. * best enjoyed with yogurt dip + fattoush

  • Entrees
    Entrees Ii
    • Loukoz - Mediterranean Sea Bass $32.5

      whole sea bass, lemon, thyme, extra virgin olive oil, arugula salad, fried cauliflower, tahini

    • Falafel Entree $16

      falafel, hummus, fattoush, tahini (VG VN)

    • Vegetarian Entree $17.5

      hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, two falafel patties, grape leaf (VG)

    • Skewers Entree $24.5

      two skewers: beef, lamb, chicken tawook or kafta - basmati rice, roasted onion, tomato

    • Party Platter $102.5

      suggested for 6 people - lamb, beef, chicken tawook, kafta, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, roasted onion, tomato, parsley, sumac, basmati rice, tahini, garlic sauce

  • A La Carte
    A La Carte
    • Hummus $5

      Chickpeas, garlic, fresh lemon juice, thini, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

    • Spicy Hummus $5

      Chickpeas, garlic, fresh lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, roasted chili peppe. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

    • Lentil Soup $5

      Onion, garlic, celery, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

    • Baba Ghannouj $5

      Fire roasted eggplant, garlic, fresh lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil. Vegan.

    • Yogurt Dip $5

      Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dry mint. Vegan.

    • Fried Cauliflower $5

      Flash-fried cauliflower, onion, and tahini sauce. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

    • Homemade Fries $5

      Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

    • Spicy Potatoes $5

      Sauteed with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili, and fresh lemon juice. Spicy, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

    • Grape Leaves $5

      Rice, parsley, tomatoes, onions & fresh mint rolled in grape leaves, cooked in olive oil & fresh lemon juice. Vegan and vegetarian.

    • Kids Meal $9

      Charbroiled marinated chicken kabob with rice.

    • Beef Skewer $12.95

    • Lamb Skewer $12.95

    • Chicken Tawook Skewer $11

    • Beef Kafta Skewer $10

    • Grilled Tiger Shrimp $13

    • Filet Mignon Skewer $15

    • Side of Shawarma $11.5

    • Lamb Chop $7

    • Roasted Onion + Tomato Skewer $4.75

    • Basmati Rice $3.5

    • Kabssa Rice $4

    • Falafel Patty $3.5

    • Wild Cucumber Pickles $2.5

    • Cucumber + Lettuce $4.95

    • Chicken Kafta Skewer $10

    • Garlic Sauce (10 oz) $5

    • Tahini Sauce (10 oz) $5

    • Bag of Pita (6 pcs) $2.5

    • Habanero Hot Sauce (2 oz) $1

  • Lunch Specials - Pita Sandwiches
    • Chicken Shawarma Pita Lunch Special $14

      chicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

    • Chicken Tawook Pita Lunch Special $14

      chicken breast, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

    • Beef Shawarma Pita Lunch Special $15.5

      prime top round, grilled tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

    • Beef Kabob Pita Lunch Special $15.5

      prime top sirloin, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

    • Lamb Kabob Pita Lunch Special $15.5

      tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, and sumac. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

    • Cauliflower Pita Lunch Special $13

      onion, lettuce, tomato, almond slivers, tahini. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

    • Kafta Pita Lunch Special $15.5

      prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, sumac, hummus, parsley, tomato. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

    • Arayes Pita Lunch Special $15.5

      grilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac

    • Falafel Pita Lunch Special $12

      tomato, parsley, mint, wild cucumber pickles, lettuce, tahini. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

    • Chicken Kafta Pita Lunch Special $14

      ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato. Choice of fattoush salad, french fries, or soup. Fried potatoes +1

  • Desserts
    Desserts
    • Labne Cheesecake w/ Fig Caramel $11.95

      labne, vanilla bean, fig caramel compote, walnut phyllo dough pastry

    • Baklawa $8

      phyllo dough pastry, pistachio, orange blossom syrup - two fingers

    • Lebanese Ice Cream Duo $6.95

      ashta, pistachio, almond, chocolate

    • Chocolate Molten Lava Cake $9

      Served with Lebanese almond ice cream.

    • K'Naafeh $8

      A semolina wheat pastry with sweet cheese or ashta cream and topped with orange blossom syrup.

    • K'Naafeh a la Mode $9

      A semolina wheat pastry with sweet cheese or Ashta cream topped with orange blossom syrup. Topped with Ashta ice cream.

    • Espresso $3

    • Americano $3

    • Turkish Coffee $4

      Infused with cardamom.

    • Moroccan Green Iced Tea $3

      Infused with fresh mint and orange blossom.

    • Moroccan Green Hot Tea $3

      Infused with fresh mint and orange blossom.

    • Blossom Tea $3

      Hot water infused with orange blossom and fresh mint.

    • Orange Cardamon Pistachio Cake $10.5

      pistachio, cardamon, orange preserve, cream cheese frosting, sugar crumb

    • Chocolate Molten Lava Cake - A La Mode $11.95

      rich chocolate, Lebanese almond ice cream

    • Ashta Baklawa $9

      phyllo dough pastry, ashta crema, orange blossom syrup

    • K'Naafeh - Ashta or Cheese $9

      phyllo dough pastry, cheese or ashta, orange blossom syrup

    • Baklawa Crumble $9

      crumbled baklawa, ashta ice cream

  • Weekend Specials
    • Friday - Kabssa $23

      five hour braised lamb shank cooked over a low flame with tomatoes, special blend of spices + herbs. Served over basmati rice cooked with green bell peppers, onions, carrots, raisins, spices. Sprinkled with pine nut + almond slivers.

    • Saturday - Bamieh $21

      Lebanese okra + lamb cooked with fresh tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, white onions. Served over basmati rice with fresh lemon wedges.

    • Saturday - Kibbi Nayyeh $16

      Lebanese style beef tartare mixed with fine bulgur, onion, mint, Lebanese herbs + spices, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Served with fresh mint, radish, serrano chilies + pita bread.

    • Sunday - Molokhia $19

      garden mallow leaves simmered with shredded chicken, garlic, lemon juice, roasted chili sauce. Served over basmati rice with your choice of marinated onions or fresh lemon wedges.

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