Aladdin Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Aladdin Cafe, a Lebanese-Mediterranean-Halal gem located in San Diego, offers a plethora of enticing options for food lovers. With a menu filled with Vegan and Vegetarian choices, this restaurant caters to a diverse range of palates. Customers rave about the high-quality hummus, succulent lamb kebabs, and flavorful chicken shawarma. The expansive menu includes dishes like Zarb, Maklobeh, Chicken Tikka plate, and Grass-fed baby lamb chops, all served with impeccable taste and presentation. The restaurant also provides plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware, aligning with eco-conscious dining practices. The warm and inviting atmosphere, paired with attentive service, makes Aladdin Cafe a top choice for a lunch or dinner outing. Don't miss out on the unforgettable experience of savoring their delectable dishes.

Appetizers

Hummus

A delicious middle eastern blend of chickpeas, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil.

$0.00

Baba Ghanouj

A tasty blend of grilled eggplant, tahini, a touch of yogurt, fresh garlic, lemon, and parsley; topped with extra virgin olive oil.

$0.00

Hummus With Shawerma

Our large size hummus topped with your choice of all natural free range chicken shawerma, premium black angus beef shawerma, or our all new beef & lamb Turkish Doner Shawerma; garnished with roasted almonds.

$21.55

Pink Beet Hummus

Our famous freshly made hummus infused with beets for color, taste, and a boost of immunity.

$0.00

Falafels

A vegetarian delight of a seasoned mixture of crushed garbanzo beans, parsley, garlic, onion, and spices.

$0.00

Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

A vegetarian favorite. A seasoned mixture of rice, parsley, chopped onions, tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil; rolled in grape leaves; steamed & topped with lemon sauce. Served cold.

$0.00

Kebeh

A deep-fried seasoned mixture of lean veal & crushed wheat; stuffed with spiced premium black angus ground beef, roasted onions, and almonds.

$0.00

Labneh (Plain)

A cream Kefir cheese dip, topped with extra virgin olive oil.

$0.00

Garlic Sauce

Creamy garlic sauce, available in half or full orders.

$0.00

Cheese Borak (Half Dozen)

A blend of kashkaval, halumi, and feta cheese with a touch of parsley and mint; baked in our wood-fired oven.

$19.10

Lamb Borak (Half Dozen)

A delicious mixture of ground lamb, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and pomegranate juice; baked in our wood-fired oven.

$19.10

Spinach Borak (Half Dozen)

A seasoned mixture of spinach, onions, sumac, and lemon juice; stuffed in our special dough and baked in our wood-fired oven.

$19.10

Borak Combo (Half Dozen)

A delicious mix of your choice of boraks.

$19.70

Mixed Pickles

Assorted Mediterranean pickles. Options include small or large servings.

$0.00

Chicken Shawerma Bites

All natural free range chicken shawerma marinated with middle eastern spices and extra virgin olive oil; rolled into a thin Saaj bread with a spread of Aladdins special garlic sauce, Kosher cucumber pickles, tomatoes, and parsley; then lightly toasted.

$19.70

Beef Shawerma Bites

Try our delicious premium black angus beef shawerma marinated with middle eastern spices and extra virgin olive oil; rolled into a thin Saaj bread with Kosher cucumber pickles, red onions, tomatoes, and parsley; then lightly toasted.

$19.70

Hawawshi

Egyptian style Koufta made from our mix of premium black angus beef & grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb, with roasted red pepper sauce & spices; then spread inside a freshly baked pita bread, and toasted in our oven at degrees.

$19.70

Tabouleh

A refreshing parsley grain salad mix of bulgur wheat, fresh tomatoes, onions, fresh mint, lemon, salt, and extra virgin olive oil.

$0.00

Greek Salad

Hearts of romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, persian cucumbers, and red onions; topped with feta cheese, kalamata olives, and dried oregano; tossed in our homemade greek dressing.

$21.00

Chicken Salad

Hearts of romaine lettuce with flame-broiled all natural free range chicken breast, feta cheese, roma tomatoes, pistachios, and fresh cilantro; tossed in our homemade balsamic dressing.

$23.10

Chopped Chicken Salad

A blend of hearts of romaine and iceberg lettuce, persian cucumbers, fresh roma tomatoes, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, pistachios, shredded carrots, and flame-broiled all natural free range chicken breast; tossed in our homemade greek dressing.

$23.10

Passion Fruit Shrimp Salad

Hearts of romaine lettuce, color bell peppers, roma tomatoes, carrots, feta cheese, red onions, and kalamata olives; topped with fresh broiled shrimp & pistachios; tossed in our homemade passion fruit dressing.

$23.10

Aladdin Med Chicken Salad

Hearts of romaine, persian cucumbers, dried mint, roma tomatoes, radishes, green onions, red onions, feta cheese, and pita bread croutons; topped with our oregano-garlic flavored all natural free range chicken breast; tossed in our homemade lemon & extra virgin olive oil dressing.

$23.10

Fattoush

Hearts of romaine, persian cucumbers, dried mint, roma tomatoes, radishes, green onions, red onions, and pita bread croutons; tossed in our homemade lemon & extra virgin olive oil dressing.

$18.50

Arabic Salad

Our classic house salad consisting of hearts of romaine, persian cucumbers, roma tomatoes, and red onions; tossed in our lemon & extra virgin olive oil dressing.

$11.70

Salads

Entrees

Chicken Shawerma

Marinated all natural free range chicken shawerma, grilled and served with basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.

$34.45

Beef Shawerma

Marinated premium black angus beef shawerma, grilled and served with basmati rice, hummus, tahini sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.

$35.10

Lamb Tika Kebab

Two skewers of marinated tender grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb, charbroiled on an open fire to perfection; served with basmati rice, hummus, green pepper, onions, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.

$39.40

Chicken Tika Kebab

Two skewers of marinated all natural free range chicken breast tenders, charbroiled on an open fire to perfection; served with basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.

$36.90

Shish Kebab Mix

Combination of chicken tika kebab, koufta kebab, and lamb tika kebab; served with basmati rice, garlic sauce, hummus, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.

$47.99

Koufta Kebab

Two skewers of ground premium black angus beef & grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb mixed with onions, parsley, mediterranean spices & herbs; served with basmati rice, hummus, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.

$35.70

Aladdin Meza Platter

Appetizer platter consisting of: hummus, tabouleh, baba ghanouj, chicken shawerma, beef shawerma, dolma, falafels, kebeh, mixed pickles, garlic sauce, and tahini sauce; served with freshly baked pita bread.

$56.40

Vegetarian Meza Platter

Vegetarian appetizer platter consisting of: hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, fattoush, dolma, falafel, mixed pickles, and tahini sauce; served with freshly baked pita bread.

$45.60

Lamb Chops

French trimmed grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb chops, charbroiled to perfection; served with basmati rice, hummus, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.

$51.70

Salmon Arabiata

A fresh Atlantic salmon filet cooked in a tomato-based arabiata sauce; served with arabic salad, basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, and freshly baked pita bread.

$44.30

Mixed Grill

Combination of chicken tika kebab, koufta kebab, lamb tika kebab, chicken tawouk kebab, and lamb chops.

$78.00

Shrimp Kebab

Two skewers of fresh marinated shrimp, charbroiled on an open fire to perfection, served with basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.

$45.55

Gyros Plate

Top-quality Grade-A greek gyros meat, served with basmati rice, greek salad, taziki, hummus, and freshly baked pita bread.

$36.90

Lamb Shank ( Pieces)

pieces of delicious tender grass-fed Australian lamb shanks braised in a fresh & aromatic roma tomato sauce, cooked with our mediterranean herbs & spices; served with basmati rice, and arabic salad.

$40.60

/ Chicken & / Beef Shawerma

A combination of our marinated all natural free range chicken shawerma & marinated premium black angus beef shawerma, grilled and served with basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.

$36.90

Lamb Biryani

All Biryani plates are garnished with roasted almonds & are made with the highest quality aged basmati rice & fresh ingredients

$27.10

Chicken Biryani

All Biryani plates are garnished with roasted almonds & are made with the highest quality aged basmati rice & fresh ingredients

$25.85

Shrimp Biryani

All Biryani plates are garnished with roasted almonds & are made with the highest quality aged basmati rice & fresh ingredients

$27.10

Vegetarian Biryani

All Biryani plates are garnished with roasted almonds & are made with the highest quality aged basmati rice & fresh ingredients

$20.95

Exotic Biryani

Turkish Tajines

Turkish Koufta Tajine ( Hour Cooking Time)

A Turkish style koufta stew made with roasted red pepper sauce, cherry tomatoes, mini onions, mini potatoes, eggplant, fresh garlic, serrano peppers, and red chili peppers; baked in our wood-fired oven in a Spanish clay pot.

$0.00

Turkish Lamb Tajine ( Hour Cooking Time)

Sliced tender grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb made with fresh garlic, mini onions, red chili peppers, serrano peppers, and cherry tomatoes; baked to perfection in our wood-fired oven in a Spanish clay pot.

$0.00

Turkish Lamb Veggie Tajine ( Hour Cooking Time)

Sliced tender grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb made with fresh garlic, mini onions, red chili peppers, serrano peppers, eggplant, mini potatoes, and cherry tomatoes; baked to perfection in our wood-fired oven in a Spanish clay pot.

$0.00

Kidreh ( Hour Cooking Time)

From the city of Hebron, a famous feast meal, simple & tasty, consisting of tender grass-fed Australian lamb shank, aged aromatic basmati rice, fresh garlic, turmeric, and pure butter ghee; baked in a classic clay pot inside our wood-fired oven.

$70.80

Maklobeh ( Hour Cooking Time)

Famous Palestinian home-cooked dish, consisting of tender grass-fed Australian lamb shank, aged aromatic basmati rice, eggplant, roma tomatoes, and pure butter ghee; baked in a classic clay pot inside our wood-fired oven.

$70.80

Wood-Fired Oven Specials

Sandwiches

Beef Shawerma Wrap

Mouth-watering marinated premium black angus beef shawerma; topped with hummus, onions, roma tomatoes, and tahini; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.

$21.00

Chicken Shawerma Wrap

Marinated all natural free range chicken shawerma; topped with garlic sauce and tomatoes; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.

$21.00

Chicken Tika Kebab Wrap

Marinated all natural free range chicken breast, charbroiled on an open fire; topped with garlic sauce and roma tomatoes; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.

$21.00

Lamb Tika Kebab Wrap

Marinated tender grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb, green bell peppers, and onions; charbroiled to perfection; topped with hummus and tomatoes; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.

$21.00

Koufta Kebab Wrap

Premium black angus beef blended with grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb, onions, and parsley; topped with hummus and tomatoes; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.

$21.00

Falafel Wrap

A delicious vegetarian falafel wrap; topped with hummus, lettuce, roma tomatoes, pickles, and tahini sauce; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.

$21.00

Gyros Wrap

Top quality Grade-A greek gyros meat, red onions, and tomatoes; topped with taziki sauce, and wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.

$21.00

Aladdins Pizza

Seasoned with a blend of more than twelve herbs, thyme, sesame seeds, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, and mozzarella cheese; topped with roma tomatoes and feta cheese.

$20.95

Jasmines Vegetarian Pizza

Our homemade baba ghanouj; topped with assorted grilled fresh vegetables, roasted peppers, roma tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.

$22.80

Jafars Pizza

Delicious marinated premium black angus beef, herbed onions, three color peppers, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese; with our tahini sauce.

$23.40

Sinbads BBQ Pizza

Spiced barbecue sauce, marinated all natural free range chicken breast, fresh cilantro, red onions, and mozzarella cheese.

$23.40

Genies Shrimp Pesto

Fresh basil pesto sauce, fresh marinated shrimp, roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, and mozzarella cheese.

$24.00

Prince Alis Spicy Chicken

Our homemade garlic chili sauce, color peppers, red onions, roma tomatoes, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, oregano, mozzarella cheese, and grilled all natural free range chicken breast marinated in our own special blend of spices.

$22.80

Chicken Shawerma Pizza

Marinated all natural free range chicken shawerma, herbed onions, roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and red onions; served over our homemade herbed tomato sauce.

$22.80

Abus Pepperoni Pizza

% beef pepperoni, homemade tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

$20.30

Zades Cheese Pizza

Mozzarella cheese with homemade tomato sauce.

$19.10

Wood-Fired Pizza

Soup

Lentil Soup

Lentil soup made daily using the freshest ingredients.

$9.25

Basmati White Rice

Steamed basmati rice garnished with fresh herbs and a touch of ground sumac.

$8.00

Side Of Chicken Breast

Our tasty broiled chicken, marinated in a blend of herbs. topped with garlic sauce, tomatoes. rolled in pita bread.

$11.70

Garlic Sauce

Garlic sauce in two sizes: oz or oz. Ideal for enhancing Mediterranean flavors.

$0.00

Pita Bread

Soft, round Mediterranean flatbread, ideal for dipping or as a wrap for sandwiches and gyros.

$1.50

Kebab Side

Choice of kebab: chicken tika, koufta, shrimp, lamb tika, or chicken tawouk.

$18.45

Fries

Golden curly fries with a slight crisp, offering a twist on the classic side dish.

$7.40

Pickled Turnips

Crisp pickled turnips, tangy with a vibrant pink hue.

$2.50

Side Of Chicken Shawerma

Tender, marinated chicken shawarma seasoned with a blend of Mediterranean spices and garnished with fresh parsley.

$17.25

Side Of Beef Shawerma

Thinly sliced beef marinated with Mediterranean spices and herbs, lightly seared.

$17.25

Sauteed Veggies

Sauteed medley of zucchini, bell peppers, and onions, seasoned with herbs and spices.

$11.10

Taziki Sauce

Taziki sauce, available in oz or oz options. Reflects Mediterranean cuisine. Ideal as a side item or extra.

$0.00

Feta Cheese

Feta cheese, available in oz and oz options.

$0.00

Tahini Sauce

Creamy sesame seed-based Tahini sauce. Available in oz or oz sizes.

$0.00

Side Of Biryani Rice

Aromatic basmati rice seasoned with traditional spices and herbs, garnished with fresh cilantro.

$15.40

Side Of Gyros

Thinly sliced, seasoned gyros meat garnished with fresh parsley.

$17.25

Side Of Pickles

$3.75

Side Of Salmon

Grilled salmon fillet topped with a tangy tomato and caper sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and a wedge of lemon.

$18.45

Side Of Cucumbers

Sliced cucumbers, fresh and crisp, served as a refreshing Mediterranean side.

$2.50

Hot Sauce

$0.50

Side Items & Extras

Dessert

Turkish Knafeh

Available with ashta or cheese.

$15.40

Pistachio Baklava

Layered phyllo pastry filled with sweetened chopped pistachios.

$11.15

Pistachio Halva Ice Cream

A mediterranean dessert featuring pistachio halva ice cream, topped with fine strands of sweetened phyllo and crushed pistachios.

$15.40

Warbat

Crispy phyllo pastry filled with sweet cheese, topped with crushed pistachios and drizzled with syrup.

$12.50

Turkish Ice Cream

Rich Turkish ice cream garnished with crushed pistachios and fresh mint leaves.

$9.85

Pistachio Baklava W/ Turkish Ice Cream

Layers of flaky phyllo pastry filled with chopped pistachios, paired with a scoop of Turkish ice cream.

$17.25

Sugar Free Pistachio Baklava

Layers of thin phyllo pastry filled with chopped pistachios, sweetened with a sugar substitute.

$12.50

Coffee

A freshly brewed Mediterranean-style coffee with a rich aroma and deep flavor.

$4.95

Turkish Coffee

$8.75

Coffee

Hot Teas

Mint

Aromatic Mediterranean tea infused with fresh mint leaves, offering a refreshing herbal flavor.

$4.95

Mandarian Orange

Aromatic Mediterranean tea infused with mandarin orange essence and garnished with fresh mint leaves.

$4.95

Mango

Aromatic mango-infused tea garnished with fresh mint leaves.

$4.95

Jasmine Green

Aromatic jasmine green tea with a subtle floral fragrance and a light, refreshing taste.

$4.95

Ceylon

A clear, amber-colored Ceylon tea garnished with fresh mint leaves.

$4.95

Chamomile

A soothing chamomile tea infused with hints of mint.

$4.95

Earl Grey

Aromatic Earl Grey tea infused with hints of citrusy bergamot, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

$4.95

Passion Fruit

A mediterranean infusion with the essence of passion fruit, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

$4.95

Chai

Aromatic Mediterranean chai tea garnished with fresh mint leaves.

$4.95

Arabian Tea W/ Fresh Mint

Arabian tea infused with fresh mint leaves, offering a refreshing herbal twist.

$5.50

Peach

A mediterranean-inspired tea infused with the essence of peach and garnished with fresh mint leaves.

$4.95

Rose

Aromatic Mediterranean rose tea garnished with fresh mint leaves.

$4.95

Moroccan Green W/ Fresh Mint

Moroccan green tea infused with fresh mint leaves, offering a refreshing and aromatic beverage.

$5.50

Mint Iced Tea

A refreshing blend of iced tea infused with fresh mint leaves.

$5.25

Mango Iced Tea

A refreshing blend of mango flavors with black tea, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

$5.25

Passion Fruit Iced Tea

A refreshing blend of passion fruit and tea, garnished with mint leaves for a vibrant, fruity twist.

$5.25

Regular Black Iced Tea

A refreshing blend of black tea, served over ice with a hint of lemon and mint garnish.

$5.25

Iced Teas

Drinks

Soft Drink

Assorted soda options: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Coke Zero, Root Beer, Lemonade, Raspberry Ice Tea.

$5.25

Italian Soda

Italian soda with a choice of mango, grenadine, strawberry, passion fruit, or peach flavor.

$5.25

Exotic Turkish Sparkling Beverages

Sparkling water with a twist of exotic Turkish flavors: watermelon strawberry, apple, mandarin orange, raspberry, lemon mint, pineapple, and strawberry.

$0.00

Canned Soda

Variety of canned sodas: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Coke Zero, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer.

$2.25

Bottled Water

Pure and refreshing bottled water.

$1.85

San Pellegrino

San Pellegrino sparkling natural mineral water, effervescent with a touch of minerals for a crisp taste.

$5.25

Yogurt Drink

Mediterranean yogurt drink, available in plain or mint.

$5.25

Nesquik

Chocolate or strawberry Nesquik - Mediterranean drinks menu selection.

$5.25

Fruit Juice

Mediterranean refreshment with a choice of apple, orange, mango, or pineapple juice.

$5.25