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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Little Sesame
Dairy-Free at Little Sesame
Little Sesame in Washington has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower & Tahini Salad, Old School Cucumber Salad and Chili Crisp Roasted Squash Hummus Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Little Sesame
Little Sesame in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Old School Cucumber Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Little Sesame
Little Sesame in Washington has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower & Tahini Salad, Cinnamon Apple Soft Serve and Old School Cucumber Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Little Sesame
Little Sesame in Washington has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Select Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Little Sesame
Little Sesame in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hibiscus Iced Tea and Select Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Little Sesame
Little Sesame in Washington has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower & Tahini Salad, Hibiscus Iced Tea and Select Drinks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Little Sesame
Little Sesame in Washington has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower & Tahini Salad, Old School Cucumber Salad and Party Pack. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Little Sesame
Little Sesame in Washington has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower & Tahini Salad, Cinnamon Apple Soft Serve and Old School Cucumber Salad. 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 Little Sesame
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower Shawarma Grilled Cheese | 34.6 g | 43 g |
| Tomato Braised Chicken Pita | 27.9 g | 37.2 g |
| Chicken Shawarma Pita | 23.5 g | 36.7 g |
| Roasted & Marinated Peppers | 7.3 g | 29.4 g |
| Chicken Shawarma Grilled Cheese | 42.9 g | 26 g |
| Cauliflower & Tahini Salad | 9.5 g | 25.9 g |
| Select Drinks | 5.6 g | 25.4 g |
| Party Pack | 97.2 g | 25.1 g |
| Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowl | 72.3 g | 22.4 g |
| Chili Crisp Roasted Squash Hummus Bowl | 41.3 g | 21.5 g |
| Cauliflower Shawarma Hummus Bowl | 75.6 g | 19.7 g |
| Fattoush Salad with Chicken | 75 g | 18.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
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, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber 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, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber 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, High-Fiber 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Harissa Braised Brisket Hummus Bowl - $17.95: Grass Fed Beef, Fried Shallots, Golden Garlic Tahini, Salsa Verde, served with pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Artichoke Hummus Bowl - $16.95: Preserved Lemon Tahini, Za’atar, Fresh Dill, served with pita 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: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Shawarma Hummus Bowl - $12.95: Roasted Onion Tahini, Everything Spice Crunch, Herbs, served with pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory 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 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Grilled Cheese - $14.95: Caramelized Onion, Pickled Chili, Chickpea Mayo, Melted Gouda Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Baby Kale & Maple Mustard Tahini - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted & Marinated Peppers - $5.25 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower & Tahini Salad - $5.25 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old School Cucumber Salad - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Vanilla Tahini Soft Serve - $5.25: Made with Oat Milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cinnamon Apple Soft Serve - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Swirl Soft Serve - $5.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Hibiscus Iced Tea - $3.25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade - $3.25
- Select Drinks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Bundles & Packs
- Build Your Own Bundle (6 Tubs) - $36: Mix and match any six hummus or tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Taster Pack - $36: 4 core hummus flavors plus a 5-pack of pita 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: 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Party Pack - $38: Hummus and pita for a group Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Sesame
- Is Little Sesame dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Little Sesame has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower & Tahini Salad, Old School Cucumber Salad and Chili Crisp Roasted Squash Hummus Bowl.
- What can I eat at Little Sesame on a dairy-free diet?
- Cauliflower & Tahini Salad, Old School Cucumber Salad and Chili Crisp Roasted Squash Hummus Bowl 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 Little Sesame have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cauliflower & Tahini Salad and Old School Cucumber Salad.
- Is Little Sesame gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 Little Sesame?
- Cauliflower Shawarma Grilled Cheese, at roughly 43g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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