The Legend
Balade
Fresh, local; used when describing produce of high quality
Burghul
Cereal made from different wheat species, such a Durum Wheat
Jebne
Cheese
Laban
Homemade Lebanese Yoghurt
Manakeesh
Lebanese pizza that comes with a variety of toppings; enjoyed anytime of the day
Mezze
Refers to a selection of small tasty dishes served in the beginning of a large-scale meal
Salata
Lebanese word for salad
Sandweechet
Lebanese word for sandwich
Sumac
Tart and Tangy, deep burgundy colored spice harvested from a wild berry bush
Tahini
Paste of lightly toasted ground sesame seeds
Tarboush
A red felt cap with a tassle that hangs from the crown that used to be part of the traditional Middle Eastern dresswear
Toum
A Lebanese garlic aioli
Khiar
A Lebanese word for cucumbers
Zaatar
Spice mixture of dried wild thyme, sesame seeds and sumac; high in antioxidants
Weekend Special
Saturday & Sunday - MloukhieUS$ 25,00
Mallow leaves cooked with chicken, cilantro, onion vinaigrette, topped with toasted pita chips served with rice
Soups
Hearty Lentil SoupUS$ 8,00
Swiss chard, lentils with essenstial Lebanese spices and frech lemon juice
Chicks & VegUS$ 8,00
Homemade vegetable soup with tender pieces of chicken in aromatic broth
Salads
Dressings: Balade House Dressing - Balsamic Vinaigrette - Herb Vinaigrette
TabouleUS$ 16,00
Authentic parsley salad with burghul mixed with chopped onions, tomatoes, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice
FattoushUS$ 14,00
Mixture of greens with cucumber, tomatoes, onions, mint, bell peppers, sumac and extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted pita chips
ArtichokeUS$ 15,00
Combination of Cucumber, tomatoes, Scallions, Olive Oil and Fresh Lemon Juice
HalloumeUS$ 24,00
Mixed green, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives served with pomegranate molasses
Chicken MeshweUS$ 21,00
Chargrilled marinated boneless chicken over a mixture of greens, black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese. Served with choice of dressing
Skinny ShawarmaUS$ 21,00
Mixture of greens tossed with sliced onions, tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers; topped with shawarma meat or chicken. Served with choice of dressing
Mediterranean Tuna SaladUS$ 22,00
Chargrilled marinated tuna over a mixture of greens, black olives, red onions, tomatoes and cucumbers. Served with choice of dressing
Mezze
Small Plates - Great for Sharing
HummusUS$ 10,00
Delightful dip of chickpeas Purée, with tahini and lemon juice
Hummus BeirutéUS$ 12,00
Chickpeas Purée, with tahini, cumin, cucumbers, tomatoes and scallions
Hummus LahmeUS$ 17,00
Chickpeas Purée with lamb topped with pine nuts
Hummus KebbeUS$ 18,00
Chickpeas Purée served with kebbe krass garnished with nuts and pistachios
Baba GhanoujUS$ 13,00
Chargrilled eggplant Purée with tahini and fresh lemon juice
Warak EinabUS$ 15,00
Homemade-style grape leaves, stuffed with chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley and rice
MouhmaraUS$ 16,00
Our signature dip of spicy fresh red peppers, walnuts and pomegranate
ShankleeshUS$ 14,00
Our aged cheese perfectly blended with zaatar, diced tomatoes, parsley and Onions
Labne Bi ToumUS$ 14,00
Homemade cream cheese, infused with zaatar and crushed garlic
Loubiye BzeitUS$ 12,00
Fresh green beans sautéed in olive oil with onions, tomatoes and aromatic herbs
FalafelUS$ 12,50
Made with chickpeas, onions, cumin and parsley. Served with tahini sauce
Balade FalafelUS$ 13,50
Stuffed with onions, sumac, crushed peppers and olive oil
Foul MedamasUS$ 12,00
A blend of fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and olive oil
Grilled Halloume CheeseUS$ 16,00
Grilled, sizzling cypriot cheese slices served with tomatoes and cucumber
RkakatUS$ 11,00
Phyllo rolls filled with mozzarella, feta cheese and oregano
Batata HarraUS$ 10,00
Sautéed potatos cubes with cilantro, garlic and red pepper flakes
ShrimpUS$ 16,00
Sautéed shrimp with ginger, scallions and jalapenos
SambousikUS$ 14,00
Decadent pastry pockets filled with seasoned ground beef and toasted pine nuts
Kebbe KrasUS$ 16,00
Lebanon's national dish; a mixture of lean beef and crack wheat, filled with a mixture of ground beef, diced onions and pine nuts. Served with Laban
MakanekUS$ 18,00
Spiced beef sausages flambéed with fresh lemon juice
SoujoukUS$ 18,00
Mildly spicy beef sausages sautéed with our fresh olive oil and tomaotes
Jwaneh (Wings)US$ 15,00
Chargrilled chicken wings, marinated the Balade way
SfihaUS$ 16,00
Miniature squares of pastry filled with our traditional mouth-watering combination of meats
Fatayir with Spinach and FetaUS$ 15,00
New York famous pies are taken back to their roots in triangular style: stuffed with chopped spinach and feta cheese
Vegetarian MazmeezUS$ 49,00
Create your own sampler by choosing four of the following: Hummus, Taboule, Baba ghanouj, Falafel, Labne with toum, Shankleesh, Loubiye bzeit, Warak einab, Rkakat
Mezze SupremeUS$ 105,00
Eight Favorites: Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Labne, Mouhamara, Kebbe Krass, Sfiha, Makanek and halloume cheese
Platters
All lamb - beef are grass fed and poultry are natrual fed
Balade Mixed GrillUS$ 45,00
Beef kafta, lamb kabab and chicken tawook. Served with hand cut fries and chargrilled vegetables
Supreme Mixed GrillUS$ 89,00
Beef kafta, Lamb kabab, Chicken tawook and Lamb chops, Sirloin Bavette, covered with our famous house freshly baked bread and Served with chargrilled vegetables and side of Fries (table service)
Balade Lamb ChopsUS$ 44,00
Chargilled New Zealand baby lamb chops. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
House of Lamb KababUS$ 36,00
Chargilled tenderpoin lamb. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
Beef KaftaUS$ 28,00
Chargrilled lean Beef and Lamb mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs and spices. Served with rice and grilled vegetables Chargrilled lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs and spices. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
Beef ShawarmaUS$ 29,00
Shredded marinated beef, topped with tomatoes, onions and parsley, servied with rice, pickles and tahini sauce
Hummus ShawarmaUS$ 32,00
Our Balade hummus with beef shawarma, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, sumac, and onions. Served with pickles and tahini sauce
Shish TawookUS$ 29,00
Marinated chicken breast cubes with toum. Served with rice and grilled vegetables
Sheikh El ShawarmaUS$ 27,00
Shredded marinated chicken with toum served with pickles and hand cut fries
Djej Al FahemUS$ 28,00
Half chicken marinated with our authentic recipe, served with hand cut fries
Samke HarraUS$ 38,00
Grilled Chilean sea bass filet marinated with lemon, served with spicy warm tahini sauce
Fatet ShrimpUS$ 28,00
Jumbo shrimp infused with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, and lemon, mixed with toasted pita
Samke MechwiyeUS$ 36,00
Grilled branzino bone-in marinated lemon, salt and served with tahini sauce
MoudardaraUS$ 22,00
Cooked lentils and rice, topped with caramelized onions. Served with a side salad
BatenjenUS$ 24,00
Eggplant with Tomatoes, onion chickpeas, spices, scallions, and side of Balade Rice
Sides
Lebanese SalataUS$ 6,00
Chopped - Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Green Peppers
Balade RiceUS$ 6,00
Lebanese rice with vermicelli
Pickled VegetablesUS$ 6,00
Fresh from the Market
Balade FriesUS$ 8,00
French fries sprinkled with zaatar herbs
Batata MekleyeeUS$ 6,00
French Fries
Laban Bi KhiarUS$ 6,00
Lebanese yoghurt infused with cucumbers, garlic and mint
Manakeesh
Lebanese Pizza - Fresh Balade Dough. Fresh From Our Oven
Beirut Beats / ZaatarUS$ 9,00
Mixture of wild dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac and olive oil
Wild ZaatarUS$ 9,00
Mixture of wild dried thyme, fresh tomatoes, onions and olive oil
Banadoura HarraUS$ 11,00
Diced tomatoes, onions and spicy flake pepper
JebneUS$ 13,00
Combination of white cheeses. Served with sliced tomatoes
Sausage & CheeseUS$ 13,00
Combination of white cheeses and beef sausages
Lahme BaajinUS$ 13,00
Balade's secret recipe of seasoned ground-lean beef, mixed with finely diced onions and tomatoes
KaftaUS$ 13,00
Ground-lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley and lebanese spices
Taste of LebanonUS$ 10,00
Assortment of three mini manakeesh (Jebne, Lahme Baajin, Zaatar)
Pita Pitza
Popped in the oven flat and removed when crispy
Sultan El ShawarmaUS$ 17,00
Thinly sliced, marinated beef, roasted with onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, a drizzle of tahini and touch of zaatar
Tarboush ChickenUS$ 15,00
Thinly sliced marinated boneless chicken, topped with toum, honey, dijon, sliced tomatoes, onions and pickles
Greek PitzaUS$ 13,00
Feta Cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, saatar and olives
Malak El FalafelUS$ 13,00
Delicious crispy falafel with tahini sauce, finished to perfection with chopped parsley, tomatoes and yellow pepper rings
Hummus PitzaUS$ 12,00
Hummus topped with seasoned ground meat, onoins and tomatoes
Sandweechet
All sandwiches are lightly toasted. Choice of white or wheat pita bread and one choice of side: Laban Bi Khiar, Fries or Side Salad. Available only Saturday and Sunday lunch until 5PM
Shish TawookUS$ 18,00
Pieces of marinated chargrilled chicken with toum, french fries, pickles and mixed greens
Chicken ShawarmaUS$ 18,00
Shredded marinated chicken with toum, french fries, pickles and mixed greens
Meat ShawarmaUS$ 18,00
Shredded marinated beef with tomatoes, pickles, onions, parsley, sumac, and tahini sauce
KaftaUS$ 18,00
Chargrilled ground beef mixed with hummus, diced onions, parsley, sumac, pickles and spices
MakanekUS$ 20,00
Chargrilled beef sausages with pickles, tomaotes and french fries
Shish KebabUS$ 20,00
Pieces of chargrilled marinated lamb with grilled vegetables, hummus and pickles
Tuna FiletUS$ 20,00
Chargrilled tuna with tomaotes, onions, sumac, and tahini sauce
Halloume CheeseUS$ 20,00
Grilled cypriot white cheese with tomatoes and cucmbers
FalafelUS$ 16,00
Grilled falafel with tomatoes, onions, parsley, pickles, turnips and tahini sauce
Dessert
BaklavaUS$ 8,00
Fillo pastries with nuts
KenafaUS$ 12,50
Baked in the oven topped with cheese, bread crumbs, pistachios and homemade syrup
MouhallabieUS$ 8,00
Milk pudding topped with ground pistachios and homemade syrup
ChocobaUS$ 10,00
Homemade daugh baked with nutella topped with sliced bananas and pistachios
Lebanese Ice CreamUS$ 10,00
Homemade ice cream (Ask for Flavors)
AshtaUS$ 12,50
Homemade white pudding with honey, pistachio and fresh fruits
Begerages
Non-alcoholic
Spring Water Saratoga - Flat or Sparkling
- 12 ozUS$ 3,00
- 28 ozUS$ 6,00
SodaUS$ 2,50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Orange JuiceUS$ 6,00
Freshly-Squeezed Homemade LemonadeUS$ 6,00
Balade JallabUS$ 5,00
Healthy date juice with pine nuts
Rose WaterUS$ 5,00
Concentrated rose juice
Original Ice Tea (Sweetened / Unsweetened)US$ 3,50
Laban AyranUS$ 5,00
Healthy, salty yoghurt drink
Hot Drinks
Pot of Lebanese Coffee
- SUS$ 3,00
- LUS$ 6,00
EspressoUS$ 3,00
Regular / Decaf
Freshly-Brewed CoffeeUS$ 3,00
Regular / Decaf
Hot TeaUS$ 3,00
Herbal or regular; ask for selection
Pot of Lebanese Tea with Fresh MintUS$ 7,00
White Coffee (Digestive)US$ 3,00
all natural with oragne blossom water
