Al Basha Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Al Basha Restaurant, where a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern and New American cuisine awaits you. Located in the heart of Paterson, NJ, this cafe-style eatery brings a unique twist to breakfast and brunch with a rich array of vegan and vegetarian options that cater to diverse palates.
The menu is a treasure trove of flavors, featuring freshly made dishes such as crispy falafel and hummus that customers rave about. Signature items like the Al-Basha Mezza offer delicious spreads for dipping, while their hearty grilled meats promise to tantalize your taste buds. With every sip of their fresh-squeezed lemonade or unique avocado-banana drink, you'll experience the essence of true culinary craftsmanship.
Whether dining in a casual atmosphere or enjoying takeout, Al Basha ensures a memorable experience with exceptional service and dishes that beckon you to return.
Fresh Squeezed Drinks
Lemonade with mint
fresh mint, squeezed lemon, sugar
Lemonade
squeezed lemon, sugar
Strawberry Mango
Lemon ( Barad )
squeezed lemon, sugar ,milk
Avocado Banana
Avocado banana ,honey and milk
Falafel (3pcs)
Crispy ground chickpeas, spice blend
Stuffed falafel (1pes)
Crispy ground chickpeas, spice blend stuffed w onions & sumaq
Falafel plater
6 pcs, hummus, baba-ghanouj, tabouleh
Hummus & foul
fava beans w hummus,olive oil & tatbila,lemon
Hummus w/Meat choice
Creamy chickpeas puree, tahina, lemon, olive oil with your meat choice
Qudsiyeh
fava beans mix w/ hummus,olive oil & tatbila,lemon
Fatah Hummus
Toasted pita , hummus are layered in a deep dish and finished off with a sprinkle of toasted nuts and fresh parsley.
Fava Beans
topped w/ olive oil & tatbila (garlic,lemon, green pepper)
Mafaraka
egg & potato mix
Egg platter
Egg platter you can choose (THe way you like it)
Tomato Saute
Meat Arayess
(2) Stuffed pita pockets stuffed w/ Ground Beef
Cheese Arayess
(2) Stuffed pita pockets ( stuffed w cheese)
Fried Vegetables
Fried Eggplant,Fresh Fries and cauliflower
Fried Cauliflower
Fried Eggplant
Fried kebe
(4) Savory crispy cracked wheat stuffed w/ meat & almonds
Fried Cheese
Mild white cheese
Cheese Borek (4pes)
(4) Crunchy filo dough rolls stuffed w/ cheese & mint
Sambousek (4pes)
(4) Crispy puff pastry stuffed with seasoned ground beef
Hot Apps
Cold Dips
Mazzah
Our Signature spread: Hummus, Baba-Ghanouj, Bakdunsiah, Turkiya, Mouhamara, Labana,Tabouleh, Fried Kebbah
Hummus
Creamy chickpeas puree, tahina, lemon, olive oil
Baba ghanouj
Charcoal smoked eggplant, tahina, lemon zest
Labana
Creamy yogurt,
Labana extra
Creamy yogurt, walnut, garlic, dill
Mhamarah
Blend of tomato paste, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, chili
Musabaha
A mix of Humus, chickpeas, lemon green chili
Bakdunsiah
Blend of parsley, tahina, lemon zest
Turkiya
Blend of tomato paste, onions, chili
Arabic Salad
Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley
Cucumber Yogurt
Diced cucumber, mint, garlic, yogurt
Fatoush
Chopped garden salad, pita chips,sumac, lemon, olive oil
Greek Salad
Chopped garden salad,lemon, olive oil,Fetta cheese
Tabouleh
Parsley, burgul, tomato, onion, lemon
Eggplant salad
Fried eggplant, diced peppers,onion and lemon garlic zest
Tahini Salad
Salads
Meat Platters
Mix Mashawi (1)
1 Kofta Kebab, 1 Shish Kebab, 1 Chicken Kebab & Beef Shawarma
Mix Mashawi (2)
3 Kofta Kebab, 1 Shish Kebab 2 Chicken Kebab & Beef Shawarma
Mix Mashawi (4)
6 Kofta Kebab, 2 Shish Kebab, 4 Chicken Kebab & Beef Shawarma
Mix Mashawi (6-7)
9 Kofta Kebab, 3 Shish Kebab 6 Chicken Kebab & Beef Shawarma
Beef Shawarma
served w/dips,hummus,baba,turkiya
Chicken Kabab
Marinated chicken cubes- 8pices,rice,salad
Shish Kabab (Filet mignon)
Marinated filet mignon cubes - 8pices,rice,salad
Kofta Kabab
Seasoned ground beef & lamb mix,4 pices,rice,salad
Lamb Chops
4 pcs,rice,salad
Chicken & Shish Kabab
1 sqr-ch /1sqr-shish,rice.salad
Kofta & Shish Kabab
2 sqr-kofta / 1sqr-shish,rice,salad
Chicken & Kofta Kabab
2 sqr-kofta / 1sqr-ck,rice and salad
Whole Chicken
whole grilled ch ,rice,salad
Half Grilled Chicken
Half grilled chicken,rice,salad
Beef & Chicken Shawarma
served w/dips,hummus,baba,turkiya
Chicken shawarma platter
served w/dips,hummus,baba and turkiya
Crispy Chicken
Chicken Tenders
3pcs, served with french fries
Deluxe Grass-fed Burger w/Fries
Grass-fed beef with lettuce, tomato, American cheese,served w/French fries
Cheese Grass-fed Burger w/Fries
Grass-fed beef , American cheese, served with French fries
Kids Menu
Sandwiches
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Onions, sumac, pickles, tahina
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Pickles, garlic sauce
chicken kebab Sandwich
Pickles, garlic sauce
kofta kebab Sandwich
Ground Beef w/ tomato & onions
Shish kabab Sandwich
Cubes of Filet Mignon w/ tomato & onions
Falafel Sandwich
Falafel,tomato,cucumber and tahini
BF & Ch shawarma Sandwich
Pickles, garlic sauce,Onions
Falafel Mahshi Sandwich
stuffed w onions,sumaq,Tahina salad
French Fries
Pita
4 pcs
Rice
White rice w/ toasted vermicelli noodles
1 Sqr Chicken
Marinated chicken cubes-(4 )pices
1 Sqr Shish
Marinated filet mignon cubes -(4)pices
1 Sqr Kofta
seasoned ground beef & lamb mix,(1) pice
Lintel Soup
Grated carrot, salt, black pepper , onions and yellow lentil
1 piece Lamb Chop
shuta ( spice sauce )
A type of condiment, seasoning, salsa made from chili peppers and other ingredients.
Garlic sauce
creamy Middle Eastern garlic sauce made of garlic, oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and other ingredients.
Tatbila
sauce from ground green peppers with lots of garlic and lemon.
1 pces kebba
Savory crispy cracked wheat stuffed w/ meat & almonds
Falafel Dough
ground chickpeas dough, spice blend
Tahini
Tahini sauce is a thick, delicious Middle Eastern dip. It is made from sesame , olive oil,salt, and lemon juice.
sliced raw tomato
sliced raw onions
Sliced Cucumber
Tasliha order
tomato,onions,cucumber and pepper
Side Orders
Daily platters
Moulkhieh
Stuffed Lamb
Kedra & Lamb
Ouzi & Lamb
Mansaf & Lamb
Mendi & lamb
lamb with potato
Stuffed Chicken
Mendi & Chicken
Kabsa & chicken
Dajaj Mskhan
Baklawa
(4) pcs filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts,
Burma Baklawa
3 pieces,sweet kunafa dough stuffed with pistachios.