The Cuisine of Lebanon is the epitome of the Mediterranean diet

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1 The Cuisine of Lebanon is the epitome of the Mediterranean diet Lebanon is the direct descendant of the ancient land of the Phoenicians. Those ancient sailors, known for their well-developed sciences and trade, traveled the Mediterranean and greatly influenced the cuisine of those whom they reached via their trade routes. The Phoenicians introduced wine and olive oil to the world and much later the Lebanese introduced Hummus and Tabbouleh. The Barakat family has an established history in catering and hospitality which dates back to the 1930s when John (Hanna) Barakat established Al Ahweh in the picturesque village of Ain Ebel, in the mountains of South Lebanon. In 1948, John s eldest son Joseph (a true entrepreneur) took over and expanded the operation to include hospitality, catering, entertainment and retail. Joseph s four sons went to Europe to pursue higher education and after successful careers in catering, hospitality, retail and investment banking, the four brothers set up the UK operation in The first restaurant was opened on the Fulham Broadway and instantly became a local favorite. In 2008, Joseph s younger bother Pierre established Mandaloun on the other side of the Atlantic in Jacksonville, the largest city in the sunshine state of Florida. Zach is responsible for the overall strategy of the company and its finances. Barakat and William are responsible for the UK operation, Pierre looks after the U.S. operation and Ayman oversees marketing and PR.

2 Mandaloun Starters Cold Mezze 1. Hummus (v) Puree of chickpeas mixed with sesame cream and lemon juice. 2. Baba Ghanoush (v) 3. Tabbouleh (v) Puree of grilled eggplant mixed with sesame cream and lemon juice. Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, crushed wheat. Olive oil and lemon juice dressing. 4. Grape Leaves (v) (5 large pieces) Stuffed grape leaves filled with rice, tomatoes and parsley cooked 8 in lemon and olive oil. 5. Fattoush (v) Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, onions, lemon pepper and crispy pita bread. 8 Olive oil, lemon juice and pomegranate dressing. 6. Hummus Mandaloun (v) Puree of chickpeas mixed with parsley and garlic. Choice of shatta (Hot sauce) 7 7. Betenjan al Raheb (v) 7 8. Betenjan Makdous (v) Chilled Salad of grilled eggplant, tomatoes, onions, peppers and olive oil. Pickled baby eggplants stuffed with walnuts and garlic; accompanied by olives, 7 pickled beets and pepperroncinies. 9. Labneh (v) Thick strained yogurt topped with dried mint and olive oil. Choice of garlic. 10. Bastorma Thin slices of spicy smoked beef Hot Mezze 11. Falafel - (v) (4 pieces) Crispy deep fried patty of ground chickpeas, broad beans, herbs, spices and tomatoes. Served with 1 side of tahini. 12. Hummus Awarma 9.45 Puree of chickpeas mixed with sesame cream and lemon juice topped with sauteed ground marinated beef and pine nuts. 13. Kebbe (4 pieces) Minced meat shell with cracked wheat stuffed with ground beef, onions and pine nuts. 8 Served with 1 side of taziki. 14. Batata Harra (v) Cubes of potatoes cooked with garlic, jalapeños and peppers. 15. Foul Madames (v) Fava beans specially prepared with garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. 16. Halloumi Cheese (v) Pan fried white cheese Kraydes Pan fried Mediterranean Prawns with garlic, coriander and chili. 18. Calamari Fried rings of calamari served with Mandaloun dipping sauce. 19. Makanek 20. Soujok Small Lebanese sausages flambéed in lemon juice and olive oil. Lebanese lamb spicy sausages flambéed with fresh tomatoes.

3 Mandaloun Starters Baked or Fried Mezze 21. Sambousek - Meat Pie (4 pieces) Deep fried Lebanese pastry stuffed with ground beef and pine nuts. 22. Sambousek Jebneh - Cheese Pie (v) (4 pieces) Deep fried pastry filled with feta cheese, onions and mint 23. Fatayer - Spinach Pie (v) (4 pieces) Triangular pastry stuffed with spinach, feta cheese, onions and pine nuts. 24. Arayes Grilled pita bread filled with minced lamb, tomatoes, onions and light pepper. 25. Kallage (v) Grilled pita bread filled with with mozzarella, halloumi cheese and tomatoes. Mandaloun Mezze 26. Combo Platter Pick any of the following 4 mezza items: Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tabbouleh, Grape Leaves, Fattoush, Raheb, Labneh, Falafel, Kebbe, Sambousek, Sambousek Jebneh, or Fatayer 27. Grand Mezze (Ideal for 2) Selection of 8 starters: Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tabbouleh, Grape Leaves, Falafel, Kebbe, Sambousek and Sambousek Jebneh. Starters are followed by 4 Kebabs of: 1 Beef, 1 Chicken and 2 Lamb. 65 Soups & Salads House dressing: apple vinegar, olive oil with mustard. 28. House Salad (v) Mixed salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and your choice of dressing. 29. Greek Salad (v) Feta cheese mixed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and dry mint Khiar bi laban (v) 31. Lentil Soup (v) 32. Veggie Soup (v) 33. Chicken Soup Yogurt served with cucumber slices, garlic and dry mint. Finely selected red lentils. Vegetable soup with rice, peas, carrots and potatoes. Creamy chicken soup.

4 Mandaloun Main Courses From The Grill All entrees served with sauteed vegetables and a choice of either rice, potatoes or salad. 34. Lahm Meshwe 35. Shish Taouk 2 skewers of Grilled kebabs of tender beef (10 oz). 2 skewers of Grilled kebabs of chicken breast marinated in a special sauce (10 oz). 36. Kafta Meshwe 37. Mixed Grill 3 skewers of Grilled kebabs of minced lamb mixed with parsley and onions (10 oz). Selection of grilled skewers. One of each: Lahm Meshwe, Shish Taouk and Kafta Meshwe. 38. Beef Shawarma Slices of freshly marinated sauteed beef served with tahini dip. 39. Chicken Shawarma 40. Castaleta Ghanam Slices of freshly marinated sauteed chicken served with garlic dip. 4 Grilled cutlets of marinated lamb (8 oz). 41. Kafta Khosh-Khash 3 Skewers Grilled kebabs of minced lamb on a bed of hot spicy tomato sauce (ratatouille). 42. Kafta A antably 3 Skewers Grilled kebabs of minced lamb mixed with parsley, onions and chili spices. 43. Kafta Istanbouly 44. Veggie Kebab 2 Skewers Grilled kebabs of minced lamb with grilled eggplant. Skewers of grilled mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and eggplant. Chef Specialties All entrees served with sauteed vegetables and a choice of either rice, potatoes or salad. 45. Filet Mignon 8 oz. fillet Pepper Steak 8 oz. fillet with black pepper gravy sauce Steak Diane 8 oz. fillet with mushroom gravy sauce. 48. New York Strip oz. Fish & Seafood All entrees served with sauteed vegetables and a choice of either rice, potatoes or salad. 49. Samak Mandaloun 50. Grilled Salmon 51. Samkeh Harra 52. King Prawns Breaded and fried white fish. Served with home-made tartar sauce. In-house filleted salmon finished with lemon, butter, garlic and coriander (10 oz). Pan fried fillet of red snapper with spicy tomato sauce, walnuts, red pepper and coriander. Grilled shrimp in lemon butter sauce Prawns Provincial Pan fried jumbo shrimps with provincial sauce (tomatoes, onions, garlic and special herbs) Grilled Grouper 2 Wild-caught fillet of grilled grouper finished with lemon butter garlic sauce (10 oz).

5 Mandaloun Main Courses Veggie Corner 55. Moussaka Baked and seasoned eggplant cooked in a tomato and onion broth. 56. Loubieh Bil Ziet 57. Moujadara Green bean stew cooked with tomatoes, onions and garlic. Lentil cooked with rice and onions. Served with 1 side of Taziki. Specialty Items Ask for availability 58. Raw Kebbe Raw meat mixed with cracked wheat and spices served with fresh onions and olive oil. 59. Stuffed Items Choice of: Squash, grape leaves, cabbage, or jalapeños all stuffed with meat, rice, tomatoes and onions. 60. Ouzi Lamb shank (bone-in) served with white rice and ground beef. Topped off with fried pine nuts 18 and almonds. Sides 61. Side House Salad (v) Side Greek Salad (v) Side of Tabbouleh (v) Side of Fatoush (v) Side of Hummus (v) Side of Baba Ghanoush (v) Side of Potatoes 68. Side of Rice 69. Side of Double Rice Side of Seasonal Veggies (Carrots, broccoli, squash) 71. Shatta Hot sauce 72. Tahini Sesame cream with lemon juice 73. Taziki Yogurt with garlic and dried mint 74. Garlic Paste Homemade 75. Mint Jelly 76. Extra Zaatar

6 Children s Menu All items served with French fries Angus Burger Grilled beef patty. Cheeseburger Grilled beef patty with American cheddar cheese. Kafta Burger Grilled patty of minced lamb mixed with parsley and onions. Chicken Nuggets (5 pieces) Deep fried nuggets. Grilled Skewer Choice of beef, chicken or lamb kebab Desserts Baklawa (2 pieces) Traditional Lebanese pastries filled with nuts, pistachios and almonds. Zenoud el Sit (2 pieces) Filo pastry roll filled with ashta, clotted cream and topped with syrup. Maamoul (Date Cake) (2 pieces) Homemade cake filled with fresh dates and pine kernels. Nammoura (2 pieces) Coconut sweet dessert baked with semolina. Rice Pudding (8 oz) Lebanese rice pudding topped with crushed pistachios. Halawet El Jeben (2 pieces) Sweet cheese rolls with syrup and a light topping of lemon flower jam. Tiramisu (6 oz) Mascarpone and lady fingers soaked in espresso and coffee liquor Beverages Soft Drinks Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mountain Dew, and Dr. Pepper. Fruit Juice Orange, apple, pineapple, cranberry, mango and lemonade. Iced Tea Sweet and unsweet. Hot Tea Black, green and mint. Coffee Lebanese, American and decaf (v) = Vegetarian Warning: Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish and eggs may increase the risk of food borne related illness. Food allergy notice: food may contain milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, pine nuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, hazelnut, fish and shellfish. Before placing your order, please inform the server if a person in your party has a food allergy. *For tables of four people or more, 18% gratuity (before taxes) will be added to the ticket or tickets.