La Karaké

A creamy chickpea puree mixed with tahini, lemon, and garlic. Creamy texture and rich flavor. Usually enjoyed by dipping Lebanese bread.

Also called Baba Ganoush, it's a puree of grilled eggplants mixed with tahini. Distinct smoky flavor and silky texture. Usually served cold as a starter.

Iconic Lebanese salad mainly composed of finely chopped fresh parsley, with a little bulgur, tomatoes, and mint. Very fresh and lemony. Often eaten with lettuce leaves or bread.

A fresh peasant salad with seasonal vegetables and pieces of fried or grilled pita bread. Seasoned with sumac (tangy spice) and pomegranate molasses. Crunchy and tangy.

A salad made of various fresh vegetables simply seasoned in an oriental style. Fresh and light. Pairs well with grilled meats.

Grilled eggplant salad cut into pieces with fresh vegetables. Unlike moutabal, the eggplant is not pureed. Smoky flavor and melting texture.

Aged Lebanese cheese, often presented in crumbled balls, mixed with herbs and vegetables. Strong, salty taste, crumbly texture. Served with olive oil to soften.

Baked eggplant dish cooked in tomato sauce with onions and chickpeas. Melting texture and mild, tomatoey flavor. Different from Greek moussaka (no meat or béchamel).

Very thick strained yogurt, similar to a creamy fresh cheese. Tangy taste and dense texture. Served drizzled with olive oil, eaten with bread.

Rustic dish made of lentils and rice cooked together to a puree consistency. Topped with caramelized fried onions. Earthy and comforting flavor.

Very flavorful small beef sausages with spices. Served hot, often deglazed with lemon juice. Tasty and juicy.

Tender chicken livers sautéed in a pan with a garlic and lemon sauce. Rich flavor and melting texture. A classic hot meze.

Classic hummus topped with shawarma meat (marinated and grilled beef). The hot/cold contrast and the grilled meat flavors enhance the chickpea puree.

Grilled pita bread sandwich stuffed with spiced minced meat. The bread becomes crispy while the meat remains juicy inside. Similar to a meat panini.

Grilled pita bread filled with melted white cheese. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. A sort of Lebanese quesadilla.

Fried potato cubes then sautéed with garlic, cilantro, and chili. Crispy and spicy. A very popular side dish.

Spicy and dried beef sausages, sliced and pan-fried. More flavorful than makanek, with a pronounced garlic taste. Firm texture and intense flavor.

Assortment of 8 small dishes (mezzés) to share for two. Ideal for discovering different Lebanese flavors in one meal.

Large assortment of 12 mezzés designed for three guests. Offers a wide variety of cold and hot specialties.

Feast of 16 dishes to share for four people. The best way to explore the richness of Lebanese cuisine in a group.

Complete set menu for two including the assortment of mezzés as well as grilled meats (skewers). A hearty and diverse meal.

Royal menu for three, combining a selection of 10 mezzés and grilled skewers. Perfect for hearty appetites.

The ultimate feast for four: a wide selection of 12 mezzés accompanied by mixed skewers. A complete gastronomic experience.

Vegetarian fried fritters made from ground chickpeas and fava beans with herbs. Crispy outside, tender inside. Served with tahini sauce (tarator).

Fried pastry pockets stuffed with minced meat and pine nuts. Crispy pastry and flavorful filling.

Fried pastries filled with a mixture of cheeses and herbs. Melting and crispy.

Crispy phyllo dough cigars rolled and stuffed with cheese. Very crispy and light.

Oval-shaped dumplings made of a bulgur and meat shell, stuffed with spiced minced meat. Fried to achieve a crispy texture.

Triangular pastries stuffed with lemony spinach and onions. Characteristic tangy flavor. Popular vegetarian option.

A varied selection of 5 different pieces (cheese, meat, spinach). Ideal for tasting a bit of everything.

Portion of rice, often cooked with vermicelli according to Lebanese tradition.

Bulgur cooked with tomato and onions. A flavorful and nutritious alternative to rice.

Thin slices of marinated beef roasted on a vertical spit. Served as a full plate with traditional accompaniments.

Thin slices of marinated chicken roasted, served with various accompaniments. Tender and flavorful.

The best of both worlds: a mix of beef and chicken shawarma. Accompanied by Lebanese specialties.

Minced meat skewers seasoned with herbs and spices, grilled over charcoal. Juicy and flavorful.

Tender grilled marinated lamb pieces. Rich lamb flavor enhanced by the marinade.

Marinated chicken skewers (taouk) famous for their tenderness and lemony, garlicky flavor. A great classic.

Combination of a kafta skewer and a chicken skewer (taouk). Served with accompaniments.

The restaurant's ultimate discovery plate. A complete mix of hot and cold specialties as a main course.

Varied meat-free platter, composed of vegetarian cold and hot mezzés. Healthy and tasty.

100% vegan plate, without dairy products or meat. Offers a variety of authentic flavors.

Individual skewer of marinated chicken or spiced minced meat, to order individually.

Marinated lamb skewer, to order individually.

A simple portion of grilled shawarma meat, without the full plate accompaniments.

The chef's special dish of the day. Ask your server for details.

Economical full menu including a starter, a main course and a dessert or coffee. Ideal for lunch.

Traditional milk pudding flavored with orange blossom. Silky and light texture, served chilled.

Creamy rice and milk dessert, oriental-flavored.

Spiced brown rice pudding (cinnamon, caraway), traditionally served to celebrate a birth. Garnished with nuts and coconut.

Small folded crepes stuffed with a creamy milk cream (achta). Served with a sweet syrup.

Pastry made of multiple layers of buttered phyllo dough and dried fruits, soaked in syrup. Crispy and sweet.

Shortbread cookie made of semolina filled with dates or nuts. Crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

The special dessert of the moment.

Still mineral water in a bottle.

Italian sparkling mineral water.

Choice of sodas (Coca-Cola, etc.) or Perrier sparkling water.

Imported Lebanese beer (often Almaza). Light and refreshing, perfect with mezzés.

Various fruit juices.

Short and strong coffee.

Very finely ground coffee boiled with water and often cardamom. Served unfiltered in a small cup. Let the grounds settle at the bottom before drinking.

Coffee with hot milk.

House special coffee.

Hot tea.

Coffee served with a selection of small sweet pastries.