Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to **Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café**, where Mediterranean flavors take center stage amid a vibrant, inviting atmosphere. Located in Metairie, Louisiana, this café specializes in an array of dishes that blend Greek and Lebanese traditions. The menu features enticing appetizers such as the **Kibbi** and **Hummus**, alongside the lavish **Albashas Mezza** platter, perfect for sharing. For those seeking heartier fare, the **Combination Chicken Shawarma/Gyro Salad** offers a satisfying balance of flavors with fresh ingredients. Vegetarian options abound, from **Vegetarian-Stuffed Grape Leaves** to **Falafel** and the delightful **Spanakopita**.
Each dish is crafted with care, ensuring authenticity and taste. Guests consistently praise the quality and generous portions, making it an ideal spot for both casual lunches and dinners. With excellent service and a comfortable environment, **Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café** is a culinary gem that promises an unforgettable dining experience.
APPETIZERS
ALBASHA'S MEZZA (For 2)
serves two - feta cheese salad, hummus, baba ghanoush, kibbi, falafel, grape leaves, cabbage rolls, Greek rice, chicken, gyros // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
ALBASHA'S MEZZA (For 3)
serves three - feta cheese salad, hummus, baba ghanoush, kibbi, falafel, grape leaves, cabbage rolls, Greek rice, chicken, gyros // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
HUMMUS
chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini (sesame paste) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
BEEF HUMMUS
topped with sautéed pine nuts
LAMB HUMMUS
topped with sautéed pine nuts
MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS
chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini (sesame paste) with feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, pickled garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, pitted black olives // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
BABA GHANOUSH
fire-roasted eggplant, garlic, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
TZATZIKI DIP
cucumber, sour cream, garlic, and Greek spices // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
KIBBI
deep-fried kosher prime ground beef, cracked wheat, pine nuts, onion (one piece)
FALAFEL
deep-fried Lebanese vegetable patties, cracked wheat, chickpeas (6 pieces) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
SPANAKOPITA
filo dough, spinach, onions, feta cheese, herbs (two pieces) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
BEEF-STUFFED BELL PEPPER
kosher ground beef and rice seasoned with Mediterranean spices, bell pepper, tomato sauce, Mediterranean spices (one piece)
BEEF-STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
kosher ground beef, herbs, spices, grape leaves (six pieces)
VEGETARIAN-STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Lebanese vegetables, grape leaves (six pieces) // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
BEEF-STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
kosher ground beef, herbs, spices, cabbage leaves (six pieces)
BEEF-STUFFED SQUASH
kosher ground beef, herbs, spices, squash (two pieces)
GREEK OLIVES
Kalamata olives pitted and stuffed with feta cheese // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
MUJADARAH
Lentils, rice, sautéed onions
MOUSAKA (EGGPLANT/SQUASH)
sautéed eggplant or squash, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, topped with a Béchamel sauce
FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE
kosher cheese made from a mixture of goat and sheep milk, this brined cheese is fried and garnished with fresh oregano
ADASS SOUP (CUP)
lentil soup with herbs and spices, garnished with fresh lemon
ADASS SOUP (BOWL)
lentil soup with herbs and spices, garnished with fresh lemon
GREEK SOUP (CUP)
kosher chicken and vegetable (potato, cabbage, and green beans) soup in a rich tomato broth
GREEK SOUP (BOWL)
kosher chicken and vegetable (potato, cabbage, and green beans) soup in a rich tomato broth
SOUPS
SALADS
ALBASHA SUPER SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce, cracked wheat, Lebanese parsley, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, bell pepper, mint, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing - served with two grape leaves stuffed with Leb...
FETA CHEESE SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing // gluten-free, vegetarian
FATOUSH SALAD
Toasted pita bread salad with croutons containing fresh Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, sumac, Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing // vegetarian, vegan
GARDEN GREEN SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper // gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan
TABOULE SALAD
traditional Lebanese parsley, cracked wheat, tomato, green onion, parsley // vegetarian, vegan
CHICKEN SHAWARMA SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce topped with a healthy portion of our famous Chicken Shawarma, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing
GYRO SALAD
lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese
COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO SALAD
joined by a healthy portion of Chicken Shawarma, lean kosher ground beef and lamb is sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
grilled shrimp, fresh Romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, and bell pepper, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese and garnished with lemon
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
grilled salmon, fresh Romaine lettuce, and tomato, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and topped with feta cheese fried and garnished with fresh oregano
CHICKEN SHAWARMA PLATE
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices
GYROS PLATE
lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin
COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO PLATE
half kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices - half lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin
KAFTA KABOB PLATE
seasoned kosher ground beef served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley
CHICKEN KABOB PLATE
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley
BEEF TENDERLOIN KABOB PLATE
kosher beef tenderloin marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley
LAMB KABOB PLATE
kosher lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley
BROILED CHICKEN BREAST
kosher chicken breast marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices, then topped with sautéed mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion
BROILED RACK OF LAMB
kosher rack of lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices
SHRIMP SHISH KABOB
shrimp seasoned with garlic and broiled in butter
SHRIMP SCAMPI
shrimp seasoned with garlic and spices and broiled in butter and lemon juice topped with mushrooms and bell pepper
BROILED REDFISH
locally-sourced redfish broiled and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce
BROILED SALMON
imported salmon broiled and topped with rosemary, lemon, and garlic butter sauce; served with squash mousaka
BROILED TILAPIA
tilapia broiled to perfection and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce
COMBINATION SEAFOOD PLATTER
choice of broiled redfish or tilapia served with five large shrimp and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce
MAIN PLATES
ALBASHA HOUSE SPECIALTIES
MOUSAKA BEEF PLATE
kosher ground beef and potatoes layered and topped with a Béchamel sauce and Parmesan cheese served with Greek rice
BEEF STUFFED PLATE
kosher seasoned ground beef and rice stuffed grape leaves (two), cabbage (two), squash (one), and stuffed bell pepper (one)
ALBASHA'S PLATTER
grape leaves, kibbi, hummus, and Greek rice with your choice of (beef, kafta, chicken, or lamb kabob) or (chicken shawarma and gyros)
LAMB SHANK PLATE
kosher lamb shank cooked to perfection and served over a bed of Greek rice, topped with sautéed pine nuts and green beans, and served with hummus
VEGETARIAN PLATE
select five of the following (mousaka: limit two) : grape leaves, spanakopita, hummus, baba ghanoush, eggplant mousaka, squash mousaka, falafel, mujadarah, Greek rice, taboule salad // vegetarian, vegan
ALFREDO PENNE PASTA
select from chicken or gyro Alfredo penne pasta
SHRIMP ALFREDO PENNE PASTA
GYRO SANDWICH
kosher ground beef and lamb, lightly seasoned and topped with tzatziki sauce, tomato, and onions
CHICKEN SHAWARMA SANDWICH
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices topped with tzatziki sauce, tomato, and lettuce
SOUVLAKI (SHISH KABOB) SANDWICH
kosher beef tenderloin with tahini sauce, tomato, and onion (Lamb Souvlaki Sandwich, add 1.50)
FALAFEL SANDWICH
deep-fried Lebanese vegetable patties with tahini sauce, tomato, and lettuce
HAMBURGER SANDWICH
kosher ground beef patty served on pita bread with french fries (add cheese for an additional 50)
PITA SANDWICHES
KIDS PLATES
HAMBURGER, GYRO, CHICKEN TENDERS, CHICKEN SHAWARMA
served with french fries or Greek rice
ALFREDO PENNE PASTA (CHICKEN OR GYRO)
add french fries or Greek rice for an additional 1.50
FRENCH FRIES
GREEK RICE
sautéed rice seasoned with extra-virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, pine nuts and green beans
PITA BREAD
flour or whole wheat pita available
KALAMATA OLIVES
pitted Kalamata olives marinated in extra-virgin olive oil
GREEK SAUCE
FETA CHEESE
ALBASHA HOUSE DRESSING
this delicious centuries-old recipe is a blend of extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, vinegar, fresh mint, salt, pepper, and ground oregano
CHILLI PASTE
SIDES
DESSERTS
BAKLAVA
filo filled with a selection of chopped nuts, sweetened with a syrup of honey
TIRAMISU
Italian coffee-flavored ladyfingers layered with whipped, sweet mascarpone and flavored with cocoa
CHOCOLATE CAKE
old-fashioned, rich chocolate cake frosted with chocolate buttercream icing
SOFT DRINKS
free refills
LEBANESE ICED TEA
free refills
HOT TEA / ICED TEA
free refills
COMMUNITY COFFEE
free refills
LEBANESE COFFEE
PERRIER
CLUB SODA
FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADE
refills 1
MANGO JUICE
refills 1
ORANGE JUICE
refills 1
BROILED TILAPIA
tilapia broiled to perfection and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
BROILED REDFISH
locally-sourced redfish broiled and topped with sautéed mushrooms and garlic in lemon butter sauce - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
LAMB KABOB PLATE
kosher lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
SHRIMP SHISH KABOB PLATE
shrimp seasoned with garlic and broiled in butter - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
BROILED RACK OF LAMB
kosher rack of lamb marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
BROILED SALMON
imported salmon broiled and topped with rosemary, lemon, and garlic butter sauce; served with squash mousaka - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
LAMB SHANK PLATE
kosher lamb shank cooked to perfection and served over a bed of Greek rice, topped with sautéed pine nuts and green beans, and served with hummus, feta cheese salad, Greek rice, and pita bread
SHRIMP ALFREDO PENNE PASTA
ALFREDO PENNE PASTA
select from chicken or gyro Alfredo penne pasta
MOUSAKA BEEF PLATE
kosher ground beef and potatoes layered and topped with a Béchamel sauce and Parmesan cheese served with Greek rice, feta cheese salad and pita bread
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
grilled shrimp, fresh Romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, and bell pepper, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese and garnished with lemon
ALBASHA SUPER SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce, cracked wheat, Lebanese parsley, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, bell pepper, mint, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing - served with two grape leaves stuffed with Leb...
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
grilled salmon, fresh Romaine lettuce, and tomato, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and topped with feta cheese
CHICKEN KABOB PLATE
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
KAFTA KABOB PLATE
seasoned kosher ground beef served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
BEEF TENDERLOIN KABOB PLATE
kosher beef tenderloin marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices served with grilled onions and bell pepper, parsley - feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
MOUSAKA (EGGPLANT, SQUASH) PLATE
sautéed eggplant or squash, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, topped with a Béchamel sauce - served with feta cheese salad and pita bread
BEEF STUFFED PLATE
kosher seasoned ground beef and rice stuffed grape leaves (two), cabbage (two), squash (one), and stuffed bell pepper (one) - served with feta cheese salad and pita bread
VEGETARIAN PLATE
select five of the following (mousaka: limit two) : grape leaves, spanakopita, hummus, baba ghanoush, eggplant mousaka, squash mousaka, falafel, mujadarah, Greek rice - served with feta cheese salad and pita bread // vegetarian, vegan
CHICKEN SHAWARMA SALAD
fresh Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, topped with a healthy portion of our famous Chicken Shawarma, feta cheese, and Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing
COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO SALAD
joined by a healthy portion of Chicken Shawarma, lean kosher ground beef and lamb is sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese
GYRO SALAD
lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin atop a bed of fresh Romaine lettuce, served with Albasha's homemade extra-virgin olive oil dressing and feta cheese
GYROS PLATE
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices -served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
CHICKEN SHAWARMA PLATE
kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices -served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread
COMBINATION CHICKEN SHAWARMA / GYRO PLATE
half kosher chicken marinated in garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and Lebanese spices; cut thin in slices - half lean kosher ground beef and lamb sliced thin - served with feta cheese salad, hummus, Greek rice, and pita bread