Originally from Lebanon, Aida came to Canada in 1974 after completing a degree in English. With no formal cooking experience Aida learned to take her favourite recipes from home and turn them into the incredible dishes that she serves today. For over 20 years Aida has been perfecting her ability to provide Calgarians with Mediterranean Cuisine that is both authentic and delicious. With care and attention that only a Mother can give, Aida prepares her dishes as though she was preparing them for her family. It is that quality that keeps diners coming back time and time again. Sit back, relax, and most importantly... enjoy your meal. Welcome to Aida s. An additional 18% will be added to groups of 8 or more
Starters Hummus... 8 Pureed chick peas and tahini dip. Hummus & Shawarma...10 Hummus topped with strips of marinated sirloin. Baba Ghannouj...8.5 Broiled eggplant and tahini dip. Labneh... 8 Soft yogurt and cucumber dip. Mouhammara...8.5 Red pepper paste, walnuts and pomegranate juice dip. Dip Sampler...16 Sample sizes of Hummus, Baba Ghannouj, Labneh, and Mouhammara. Cheese Plate...8.5 Majdool cheese, feta, and olives. Above are served with pita wedges Substitute Pita for Veggies...3 Mezza Fatayer...7.5 Pita pastry triangles filled with spinach. Sfeeha...7.5 Lightly seasoned, open faced meat pies. Rookaak... 6 Phyllo fingers filled with a blend of cheese and olives. Kibby... 10.5 Cracked wheat and beef shells filled with seasoned beef and almonds. Served with yogurt and mint dip. Grape Leaves... 6 Rice, tomatoes, and onions rolled in grape leaves. Served with yogurt and mint dip. Falafel... 7 Seasoned chick pea patties. Served with tahini dip. Squid...10 Squid rings cooked in a light white wine and tomato sauce. Garlic Prawns...10 Tiger prawns sautéed in a garlic butter and coriander blend. Deli Board...35 Basterma (Cured Lean Beef), Soujouk (Spicy Armenian Sausage), Makanek (Mild Lebanese Sausage), Pan fried Halloum Cheese, Olives and Pickles *Seasonal. Ask your server for details. Perfect as an appetizer for large groups, or a meal for two. Sorry! Absolutely no substitutions. Original...35 Hummus, Baba, Labneh, Grape Leaves, Falafel, Kibby, Fatayer, and Sfeeha. Veggie...35 Hummus, Baba, Mouhammara, Fatayer, Rookaak, Grape Leaves, Falafel, and Tabbouli or Fattoush Salad. Seafood... 40 Hummus or Baba, Squid, Prawns, Feta and Majdool cheese, Fatayer, Grape Leaves, and Falafel. Add Kabobs...7 each Chicken, Beef, Lamb, or Kafta {Add Lamb Chops...7 each {
Soups Platters Spinach and Lentil...6.5 A splendid vegetarian soup. Soup of the day... 7 Ask your server for details. Salads Tabbouli...7.5 / 8.5 Parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, and cracked wheat, in an olive oil and lemon dressing. Fattoush...7.5 / 8.5 Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, radishes, green peppers, and pita chips, in a sumac and olive oil dressing. Greek...7.5 / 8.5 Tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, and feta in an olive oil and oregano dressing. Caeser...6.5 / 7.5 Romaine and pita chips, tossed in our creamy homemade dressing. White Bean...8.5 White beans with tomatoes and.onions, tossed in olive oil and topped with Majdool Cheese. Served with your choice of Hummus or Baba Ghannouj Fattoush or Tabbouli salad. Lamb Kabob... 22 Marinated in a light curry and oregano blend, served over rice. Shish Tawook...21 Cubed chicken breast marinated in a lemon and garlic paste, served over rice. Shish Kabob... 22 Marinated beef tenderloin, served over rice. Kafta Kabob...14 Seasoned minced beef, served over rice. Kabob Sampler...35 Sample of each kabob, served over rice. Shawarma... 15 Strips of marinated beef sirloin topped with fresh veggies and tahini. Herbed Lemon Chicken...14 Strips of marinated chicken topped with fresh veggies and tahini or herbed mayo dressing. Falafel...14 Crushed Falafel patties topped with veggies and tahini. Vegetarian Delight...16 Fatayer, Grape Leaves, and Falafel. Substitute Greek or Caeser Salad... 2 Substitute Mouhammara... 2 Impress your family and co-workers! Book your catered event today. Call us and we can help you plan the perfect menu.
Entreés Includes vegetables your choice of rice or potatoes. Substitute rice for couscous...2 Mediterranean Chicken...22 Chicken breast baked in a herbed tomato sauce, topped with olives and artichokes. Mousakhan...22 Baked chicken breast, wrapped in pita, sumak, and onions. Broiled Lamb Chops...29 Marinated in olive oil and herbs. Yoghurt Lamb Chops...29 Baked in yogurt and cardamom sauce. Fish Tajen...26 Halibut steak baked in tahini sauce, onions, and cumin. Baked Halibut...26 Encrusted with fennel and cumin seeds. Sayyadieh...22 Breaded fillet of sole, pan fried in cumin, onions, and tomatoes. Prawns...23 Sautéed with feta cheese in a tomato wine sauce. Couscous A Middle Eastern alternative to rice. Chicken...18 Chicken sautéed with zucchini, eggplant, and green pepper, in a garlic and tomato sauce. Dawood Basha...18 Meatballs sautéed with zucchini, eggplant, and green pepper, in pomegranate juice. Seafood...20 Tiger prawns and squid with zucchini, eggplant, and green pepper, in a garlic and tomato sauce. Curried Lamb...20 Lamb cubes sautéed with zucchini, eggplant, and green pepper, in a curried tomato sauce. Vegetarian... 15 Zucchini, eggplant, and green pepper, in a garlic and tomato sauce.
Sandwiches Extras Complete your meal with Fattoush salad roasted potatoes (sorry, absolutely no substitutions)...5 Shawarma... 9 Strips of marinated sirloin dressed in tahini sauce. Falafel... 8 Chick pea patties with tahini sauce. Herbed Lemon Chicken... 8 Strips of marinated chicken dressed with your choice of tahini or herbed mayo. Lamb Kabob... 9 Broiled lamb with Hummus. Shish Tawook... 8 Broiled chicken cubes with garlic paste. Shish Kabob... 9 Broiled tenderloin cubes with Hummus. Majdool and Feta... 8 Majdool, feta cheese, and olives. Finished off with herbed mayo sauce. All the above sandwiches are rolled with fresh veggies in pita Kafta in Pita... 7 Seasoned beef spread on pita and pan fried, served with yogurt and mint dip. Grilled Chicken... 8 Pan fried pita filled with chicken strips, pickles, and garlic paste. Grilled Cheese... 8 Feta and Majdool Cheese, tomato, and olives, broiled in a fresh pita. Rice...3 Pita... 2 Olives... 4 Feta Cheese... 4 Majdool Cheese... 4 Couscous...3 Roasted Potatoes...3 Garlic Paste... 2 Side Veggies... 4 Desserts Baklava... 4 Layers of phyllo pastry and mixed nuts. Knafi... 5 Shredded pastry filled with Ricotta and cream cheese. Burma... 5 Shredded pastry filled with pistachios. Kashtaliey... 5 Milk pudding topped with crushed pistachios. All the above desserts are topped with rose water syrup Layali Loubnan... 5 Lebanese twist on Tiramissu Créme Caramel...4 Gelato...6 Mediterranean infused flavours. Chocolate Torte... 6.5
Beer Almaza... 8 Lebanese Pilsener. Imported... 8 Corona, Stella Artois, Kronenbourg Blanc Domestic... 7 Steamwhistle, Mill Street Organic, Village Brewery Wit, Village Brewery Blacksmith...and such Arack, 1oz... 8 Premium Highballs, 1oz...7.5 Premium Cocktails, 1oz...8.5 Whiskey, 1oz...8.5 BenRiach, Glenmorangie Premium Liquors, 1oz... 7 Drinks Soft Drinks...3 Coffee...3 Orange Juice...3 Cappuccino...4.5 Milk...2 Espresso...4 Lemonade...3 Arabic Coffee... 4 / 6 infused orange blossom Iced Tea...3 with rose water Pellegrino... 3.5 Café Blanc...3 Full Leaf Teas...4 Egyptian Mint, Persian Pomegranate, Sapphire Earl Grey, Citrus Chamomile, Spiced Chai, Green Tea.