Little Sesame – Middle Eastern
Sunlight dances across bright, airy spaces where the air is fragrant with the earthy scent of freshly whipped chickpeas and toasted spices. Velvety hummus bowls serve as a vibrant canvas for toppings like smoky charred cauliflower shawarma, tender harissa-braised brisket, and the seasonal warmth of chili-crisp roasted squash. Paired with the refreshing crunch of herb-flecked fattoush salads, the experience is a soulful celebration of modern Middle Eastern flavors that feels both nourishing and indulgent.
1828, L Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036 +12029751971 https://eatlittlesesame.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, alkaline, aip, tlc, renal, zone, volumetrics, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Salads
- Fattoush Salad with Chicken - $14.95: Romaine, Cabbage, Carrots, Radish, Crispy Pita, Herbs, Choice of Sumac Dressing, Labneh Ranch or Tahini Caesar Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad with Cauliflower Shawarma - $12.95: Romaine, Cabbage, Carrots, Radish, Crispy Pita, Herbs, Choice of Sumac Dressing, Labneh Ranch or Tahini Caesar Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Autumn Salad with Chicken - $15.95: Baby Kale, Toasted Almonds, Honeycrisp Apple, Maple Mustard Tahini Dressing Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Autumn Salad with Cauliflower Shawarma - $13.95: Baby Kale, Toasted Almonds, Honeycrisp Apple, Maple Mustard Tahini Dressing Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Hummus Bowls
- Chili Crisp Roasted Squash Hummus Bowl - $15.95: Fly By Jing Chili Crisp Hot Honey, Tahini, Sesame, Cilantro, served with pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Harissa Braised Brisket Hummus Bowl - $17.95: Grass Fed Beef, Fried Shallots, Golden Garlic Tahini, Salsa Verde, served with pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Artichoke Hummus Bowl - $16.95: Preserved Lemon Tahini, Za’atar, Fresh Dill, served with pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Shawarma Hummus Bowl - $12.95: Roasted Onion Tahini, Everything Spice Crunch, Herbs, served with pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowl - $13.95: Pickled Red Onion, Green Tahini, Herbs, served with pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Keep it Classic Hummus Bowl - $13.95: Warm Chickpeas, Tahini, Cilantro Jalapeño Hot Sauce, served with pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Pita Sandwiches
- Tomato Braised Chicken Pita - $14.95: Preserved Lemon, Tahini, Herbs Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Eggplant Pita - $13.95: Pickled Cabbage, Tahini, Green Scug Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Egg Pita Sandwich - $9.95: Soft Scrambled Egg, Tahini, Chopped Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Pita - $14.25: Roasted Peppers, Herbs, Green Tahini Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Shawarma Pita - $13.95: Baby Kale, Maple Mustard Tahini Dressing Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Grilled Cheese Pitas
- Cauliflower Shawarma Grilled Cheese - $13.95: Caramelized Onion, Crispy Kale, Chickpea Mayo, Melted Gouda Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Grilled Cheese - $14.95: Caramelized Onion, Pickled Chili, Chickpea Mayo, Melted Gouda Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Baby Kale & Maple Mustard Tahini - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted & Marinated Peppers - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower & Tahini Salad - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old School Cucumber Salad - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Vanilla Tahini Soft Serve - $5.25: Made with Oat Milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics
- Cinnamon Apple Soft Serve - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Swirl Soft Serve - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Hibiscus Iced Tea - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade - $3.25
- Select Drinks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Bundles & Packs
- Build Your Own Bundle (6 Tubs) - $36: Mix and match any six hummus or tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Taster Pack - $36: 4 core hummus flavors plus a 5-pack of pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus for Kids Pack - $32: 4 Cartons of Hummus for Kids (16 x 2.5 oz single-serve cups) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Party Pack - $38: Hummus and pita for a group Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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