Ayat – Middle Eastern
Ayat invites guests into a vibrant sanctuary where the air is thick with the scent of warm spices and the communal spirit of Palestinian hospitality. Silk-smooth hummus and smoky baba ghanoush share the table with golden-fried halloumi and hand-rolled grape leaves, creating a tapestry of flavors that feel both ancient and deeply soulful. Every bite of crispy falafel or savory kibbeh tells a story of tradition, inviting diners to linger over a feast that celebrates the rich, sun-drenched culinary heritage of the Levant.
274, 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11232 https://www.ayatnyc.com0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Ayat
Dairy-Free at Ayat
Ayat in Brooklyn has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Wara Dawali, Zahir and Lahma Bi Ajeen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ayat
Ayat in Brooklyn has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lahma Bi Ajeen and Salata Filistini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ayat
Ayat in Brooklyn has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ikras Bi Sabanikh, Wara Dawali and Zahir. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Ayat
Ayat in Brooklyn has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Mix Platter and Tabbouleh. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ayat
Ayat in Brooklyn has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Halloumi Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ayat
Ayat in Brooklyn has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Halloumi Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ayat
Ayat in Brooklyn has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Wara Dawali, Zahir and Zaatar Manaqish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ayat
Ayat in Brooklyn has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ikras Bi Sabanikh, Wara Dawali and Zahir. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ayat
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Mix Platter | 7.8 g | 72.6 g |
| Fattat Jaj | 112.7 g | 60.3 g |
| Kibbeh | 56.6 g | 32 g |
| Fattoush | 137.5 g | 29.1 g |
| Wara Dawali | 53 g | 28.6 g |
| Baba Ghanoush | 108.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Maklouba | 43.4 g | 23.6 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Zaatar Margarita | 15.9 g | 16.4 g |
| Fried Halloumi Cheese | 0.1 g | 16.3 g |
| Falafel Frenzy | 76.2 g | 15.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Cold Appetizers
- Hummus - $25: Freshly ground chickpeas blended with olive oil, tahini, & lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $25: Oven-roasted eggplant mashed with tahini, yogurt, olive oil, lemon & garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labneh - $25: Strained & whipped yogurt paste topped with olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Muhammarah - $30: Roasted sweet red peppers blended with walnuts & pomegranate molasses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khyar Ma Laban - $25: Finely chopped Mediterranean cucumbers mixed with yogurt & fresh mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Falafel - $60: 5 pieces with pickles & tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kousa Mahshi - $65: Persian squash stuffed with a blend of rice, tomatoes, onions & an array of spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wara Dawali - $130: Grape leaves stuffed with a blend of rice, parsley, tomatoes, onions, & an array of spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbeh - $110: Finely ground bulghur & meat filled with ground beef, onion, & Mediterranean spices Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Halloumi Cheese - $65: Fried halloumi cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beitenjan - $80: Fried eggplant drizzled with tahini & pomegranate molasses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zahir - $80: Fried cauliflower served on a tahini bed topped with olive oil & drizzled with pomegranate molasses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikras Bi Lahma - $4: Beef filled pie Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikras Bi Sabanikh - $4: Spinach-filled pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Fattoush - $40: Finely chopped romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber & mint, topped with baked pita chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salata Filistini - $60: Finely chopped Mediterranean cucumbers, tomatoes, & parsley dressed with lemon & olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salata Tahina - $70: A refreshing blend of scallions & other vegetables in a creamy tahini dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh - $65: Finely chopped parsley mixed with fine bulgur, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, and lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Wood Fired Oven
- Zaatar Margarita - $19: San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil on a zaatar-infused crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lahma Bi Ajeen - $16: Blend of ground beef, tomatoes, & onions on a classic crust Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Frenzy - $15: Crisp falafel balls, onions, tomatoes, & a drizzle of tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zaatar Manaqish - $9: Traditional zaatar flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cheese Manaqish - $9: Traditional cheese flatbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Main Courses
- M’sakhan - $85: Fresh taboon bread with sauteed onions, sumac & pine nuts with half chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maklouba - $95: Upside down 6-layer dish of chicken, carrots, potatoes, cauliflower, eggplant & rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattat Jaj - $80: 6-layer dish of roasted chicken, rice, chickpeas, mint yogurt, crispy pita, garlic sauce, almonds Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mansaf - $150: Stew of bone in lamb chunks & fermented yogurt sauce served over a bed of fresh sajj bread & rice, topped with slivered almonds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Ouzi - $80: Flavorful & aromatic rice dish with tender roasted chicken & traditional Middle Eastern spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Ouzi Royale - $120: Royal rice dish featuring chunks of tender, slow-roasted lamb & aromatic spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Mix Platter - $275: Whole branzino, whole red snapper, shrimp kebabs, salmon kebabs over rice with house salad and pita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Hibiscus Margarita Mocktail - $10: Hibiscus tea infused with mint, lime, and agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Limonana - $8: Freshly squeezed lemon juice blended with mint leaves and agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Shay Ma Na' Na' - $6: Kettle-boiled mint tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Qahwa Arabia - $8: Arabian coffee ground with cardamom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ayran - $5: Yogurt drink
Frequently Asked Questions about Ayat
- Is Ayat dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ayat has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Wara Dawali, Zahir and Lahma Bi Ajeen.
- What can I eat at Ayat on a dairy-free diet?
- Wara Dawali, Zahir and Lahma Bi Ajeen carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ayat have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Wara Dawali and Zahir.
- Is Ayat gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ayat?
- Seafood Mix Platter, at roughly 72.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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