Lebanese
T raditional
C uisine
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The same waters equally splash on the shores of all of the countries
around the vast Mediterranean Sea where, in prebiblical times, a
seafaring nation known as the Phoenicians roamed its waves.
The Phoenicians were not only expert sailors and navigators
but adventurous merchants as well. These resourceful traders,
who occupied a string of cities along the Mediterranean coast
in what is today Lebanon, brought their dye, fabric, ceramics,
glass, metals, wine, crops, spices and oil from port to port across
the pond. To promote trade, they set up colonies from North
Africa to Sicily and even around Spain, at the same time serving
as missionaries of civilization, bringing eastern Mediterranean
products and culture to cities to the west.
One might say the cuisine of Lebanon has been in the making since
those pre-biblical times. Situated between the East and the West,
Lebanon is and always has been a culinary and cultural crossroads,
and the cuisine of modern-day Phoenicians is the epitome of the
sun-drenched Mediterranean diet - fresh, diverse, flavorful,
simple but adventurous.
Phoenicia Restaurant continues this tradition on the western
shores of the New World with its famed Lebanese hospitality
and menu offerings that are a product of both the earth and the
sea.
We are glad you decided to join us in a celebration of
life and conviviality.
343 N. Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91203
tel: 818.956.7800 • fax: 818.956.0320 • PhoeniciaLA.com
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C o l d A p p e t i z e rs
hommos
$5.95
baba ghanouj $6.95
$4.50
Moussaka $5.95
$6.50
mouhammara $5.50
shanklish $5.95
cheese platter $6.50
basturma $6.50
vegetable tray $9.95
vegGIE DELIGHT $12.95
A delicate mixture of garbanzo beans blended with sesame oil and lemon juice
Roasted eggplant finished with tahini and lemon juice
labni
Served plain or with garlic
Oven-baked chunks of eggplant with tomatoes, onions and garlic
warak enab
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, oil and vegetables, cooked in lemon juice
with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
A spicy dip prepared with crushed walnuts, red pepper paste, pomegranate
juice and extra-virgin olive oil
“Chef ’s Specialty” - Aged-cheese salad served with tomatoes and onion
An assortment of Lebanese cheeses
A slice of cured beef with a crust of exotic seasonings
A variety of seasonal fresh vegetables
Assortment of vegetable appetizers
TA R T A R S E L E C TIO N
kibbeh nayeh
The classic Lebanese-style tartar with burghoul, onions and fresh mint
$9.95
H oT A ppetizers
hommos kawarma $6.95
$6.95
san bousek
$5.95
maanek
$6.95
$6.50
frog legs $9.50
$5.95
Shredded beef served with pine nuts over a bed of the classic hommos
kibbeh maklI
Beef dumpling stuffed with ground beef, bourghoul, onions and pine nuts
Freshly prepared dough with ground beef and pine nuts
Sautéed Lebanese sausage with lemon juice glaze
soujouk
Spicy Armenian sausage, air dried and sautéed with onions and tomatoes
Pan seared with lemon juice and cilantro
arayes
Freshly made dough, topped with ground beef, tahini and pine nuts
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KEllaj
$6.95
firri $9.95
rekakat
$5.95
falafel
$5.95
foul
$4.50
$4.95
$4.50
Assorted Lebanese cheeses grillen in pita bread
A pair of delicately marinated quails, seasoned and pan-fried
A selection of Lebanese cheese baked in a pastry dough
A crispy croquette of fava and garbanzo beans with Lebanese seasonings
Giant fava beans, cooked in garlic and lemon juice
spicy potato
Diced potatoes pan-fried with garlic and cilantro
balila
Whole chickpeas cooked in olive oil and cumin spice
S A L A D & S O UPS
tabbouleh $5.95
greek salad $6.95
fattoush
$5.95
cabbage salad
$4.95
Priest’s salad (Imam Bayildi)
Braised eggplant stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes simmered in olive oil
$5.95
cucumber & yogurt $4.50
$4.95
The traditional mixture of fresh chopped Italian parsley, crushed wheat,
tomatoes and onions, served with lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil
Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sliced red onion, green pepper, and crumbly feta cheese
in a delightful lemon and olive oil dressing
Fresh greens in a light lemon and olive oil dressing, served
with toasted pita corners and sumac
Finely sliced cabbage marinated in olive oil and lemon juice
Diced cucumber mixture of yogurt, garlic and mint
OLIVE SALAD Pitted olives with onion and marinated saucse
Soup du jour $3.95 | Lentil soup $4.95 | Yogurt Soup $5.95
specialties
L eb an e s e G o ur m et
beid kawerma $6.95
lessanat (cold or hot)
Lamb tongue, gently cooked to a tender finish with lemon and olive oil
$6.50
nekhaat (cold or hot)
Lamb brain cooked in olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, served cold
$6.50
beid ghanam $6.95
sawda djej / chicken liver $6.95
A southern Lebanese specialty of ground beef with eggs, cooked and served in fakhar
Pan-fried lamb fries with garlic and spices
Tender pieces of chicken liver sautéed with spices and glazed
with pomegranate juice or fresh lemon juice
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t h e c la s s i c
M e s hwi
THE GRILL SELECTION
Served with broiled tomato, onion-parsley mix, seasoned pita bread,
Phoenicia house salad, hommos and a choice of rice or french fries
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LUNCH
D INNER
shish taouk / chicken kebab
$10.95 $13.95
$10.95
$13.95
lahem meshwi
$11.95
$15.95
beef kafta
$10.95
$13.95
beef shawarma
$10.95
$13.95
kastalleta
$13.95 $17.95
$12.95 $16.95
Lamb shank
$12.95 $16.95
Lamb shish kebab
$14.50
$17.50
Marinated chicken breast grilled on skewers
chicken shawarma
Chicken breast marinated in wine vinegar and grilled on upright spit
Prime USDA choice beef cubes marinated and grilled on skewers
Ground beef, onions, parsley and spices, grilled on skewers to perfection
Thin layers of tender beef marinated and grilled on upright spit
Lamb chops marinated with spices and grilled to your order
phoenicia mixED grill
A delightful combination of beef, chicken and kafta kebab
Braised with red wine, vegetables
Marinated lamb fillet, broiled to perfection
S eAFOOD
Our chef de cuisine will prepare the fish to your order just the way you prefer,
whether it is pan fried, grilled or oven baked
All seafood served with appropriate sauces with French Fries
Shrimp Sautee$13.95
Shrimp Kebab$15.95
Sultan Ibrahim $18.95
Sea Bass (grilled or fried)$22.95
Smelt (fried) $12.95
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FRESHLY FLOWN IN D AILY
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festival
P hoe n i c ia
EX PERIEN C E
The following is a selection of Phoenicia’s specialties designed for parties of
2 or more creating a unique opportunity to taste a wide range of gourmet offerings
Family Style Mezza
Mezza for Two $24.95
Vegetable delight small plates
2 pc cheese bourek
2 pc kebbeh makli, San Bousek, French Fries
2 pc Falafel
Mezza for Four $42.95
Hommos, Baba Ghanouj, Warak Enab, Fattoush, Labni,
Kibbeh Nayeh, Musaka, Pickles, Mushroom or Cabbage, Cheese,
Basturma, Sambousek and Falafel.
Mezza for Six $72.00
I nclu d es :
2 plates of:
Hommos, Baba Ghanouj, Warak Enab, Tabbouleh,
Labni, Mouhammara.
1 plate of:
Bastourma, Fattoush, Kibbeh Nayeh, Pickles
and Smoked Salmon.
6 pieces of:
Cheese Borek, Kebbeh Makli, Falafel
B EV ERA GES
Spring / Mineral Water
Soft Drinks Iced Tea
Tahn (yogurt)
Fresh Lemonade Fresh Orange Juice
Jallab Tamarind
Rose Water
sm. $3.50 - lg $6.50
$2.25
$2.25
$2.25
$3.00
$3.50
$3.50
$3.00
$3.00
Espresso
Double Espresso Cappuccino
Double Cappuccino
Coffee Armenian Coffee Hot Tea $2.95
$3.95
$2.25
$5.50
$2.50
$2.95
$2.50
Prices and items subject to change • Sales tax will be added to all taxable items
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone • Not responsible for lost or stolen articles
18% service charge added to parties of six or more
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Dinner &
Entertainment
F RID AY & S ATURD AY
9 pm - 2 am
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Live band enstertainment
and belly dancing show
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Entertainment Menu
Indoor
Friday $38 (pp) | Saturday $43 (pp)
Patio
Friday $32 (pp) | Saturday $36 (pp)
Cold Mezza
Hommos, Baba Ghanouj, Fattoush, Pickles, Olives, Cheese, Warak
Enab, Mussaka, Kibbeh Naye, Basterma, Labni, Mouhammara
Hot Mezza
Cheese Boreg (rakakat), Kebbi Makli or Sambousek
Main Course
Shish Taouk, Beef Kafta, Rice Pilaf
Beef Kebob (mixed grill)
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TAKE OUT & SPECIAL EVENTS
If you don’t have time to dine with us, you can get your Phoenicia Restaurant favorites
to go. Call in your order from your home or office and we will have it ready for pickup when you arrive.We also offer the exclusive use of the entire restaurant for unique
wedding receptions, corporate events, special event celebrations, luncheons etc. for you
and your guests in our artfully designed dining room or at the magnificent outdoor
patio. Contact us today to book your next event.
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