Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet – Middle Eastern
This vibrant culinary gem invites diners into a world of aromatic spices and artisanal craftsmanship, where the sizzle of succulent shish tawook meets the comforting warmth of hand-folded fatayer. The table becomes a tapestry of Mediterranean color, featuring golden pastries bursting with spicy eggplant or sweet potato alongside velvety mezza samplers and earthy bowls of mjadara. Every dish, from the savory kufta kabobs to the delicate vegetarian kibbeh, reflects a passion for wholesome, soul-stirring flavors that turn a simple meal into a rich, sensory celebration.
401, East 8th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57103 https://www.sanaacooks.com/restaurant/0Cuisine: 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, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
Dairy-Free at Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet in Sioux Falls has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Muhammara, Cabbage Salad and Sanaa’s House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet in Sioux Falls has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cabbage Salad and Green Olive Tapenade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet in Sioux Falls has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Muhammara, Cabbage Salad and Sanaa’s House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet in Sioux Falls has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shish Tawook and Three Cheese Fatayer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet in Sioux Falls has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet in Sioux Falls has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet in Sioux Falls has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Muhammara, Cabbage Salad and Sanaa’s House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet in Sioux Falls has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Muhammara, Cabbage Salad and Sanaa’s House 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 Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Mediterranean Fatayer | 40 g | 54.2 g |
| Sweet Potato Fatayer | 133.5 g | 40.7 g |
| Vegetarian Kibbeh | 137.3 g | 38.4 g |
| Chicken Tahini Fatayer | 0 g | 32.9 g |
| Sanaa’s House Salad | 110 g | 32.8 g |
| Tabbouli Salad | 79.5 g | 31.2 g |
| Kufta Kabob | 60.7 g | 25.4 g |
| Shish Tawook | 1.5 g | 20.5 g |
| Spicy Eggplant Fatayer | 89.5 g | 20.2 g |
| Three Cheese Fatayer | 16.4 g | 20 g |
| Quinoa Salad | 64.9 g | 15.1 g |
| Eggplant and Feta Fatayer | 20.1 g | 13.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
- Shish Tawook - $14: Chicken breast pieces cooked in red sauce with cumin, mustard, garlic and sesame seed paste, served on a bed of basmati rice with choice of salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kufta Kabob - $14: Ground beef seasoned with cilantro, parsley and seasoning, cooked in a light tomato cumin sauce, served on a bed of basmati rice with choice of salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fetayer Combo - $14: Choice of fatayer, choice of salad, basmati rice pilaf and yogurt cucumber sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Kibbeh - $14: Fine bulgur, potato and onion pureed into patties, stuffed with sautéed onion and soy protein, baked. Served with Tabbouli salad and Yogurt Cucumber Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mjadara - $14: Lentil and Bulgur Wheat Pilaf cooked with Caramelized onion and choice of salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mezza Sampler - $14: A platter of hummus, muhammara and green olive dip with fresh baked pita bread 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
Fatayer
- Spinach and Walnuts Fatayer - $9: Pita bread dough stuffed with fresh spinach, walnuts, onion and olive oil 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
- Spicy Eggplant Fatayer - $9: Broiled eggplant, cranberries, onion, pepper, cilantro, walnuts, harissa, vinegar and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Fatayer - $9: Chick pea patties, cucumber pickles, diced tomatoes and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fatayer - $9: Sweet potato, caramelized onion, pepper, sun-dried tomato, sumac, cilantro, harissa, lemon zest and tahini Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil and Walnut Fatayer - $9: Lentil, caramelized infused broth, sweet potato, toasted walnuts and spicy 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato and Rosemary Fatayer - $9: Potato cooked with rosemary, topped with onion and chili paste 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
- Mushroom Shawarma Fatayer - $9: Mushroom seared with onions, shawarma spices, toom paste, tahini, harissa and pickled cabbage Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant and Feta Fatayer - $9: Broiled eggplant, roasted sweet bell pepper, onions, light tomato sauce and feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta, Tomato and Mint Fatayer - $9: Feta cheese, diced tomatoes, mint and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta, Olives and Oregano Fatayer - $9: Feta cheese, chopped green olives, wild oregano and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Cheese Fatayer - $9: Crumbled feta, ricotta and mozzarella cheese with parsley and egg white Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laham b’ajeen - $9: Beef, onions, pomegranate molasses, and seasoning Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Steak Fatayer - $9: Thin steak seared with onion and pepper and spicy tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussakhan Fatayer - $9: Chicken breast pieces, julienned onions, sun-dried tomato, roasted sweet red pepper and seasoning Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tahini Fatayer - $9: Chicken breast pieces with tahini sauce, cumin, lemon zest and ginger Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Mediterranean Fatayer - $9: Chicken breast pieces, basil paste, lemon zest, sun-dried tomatoes, harissa and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Tabbouli Salad - $7: Finely chopped parsley, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, onions, olive oil and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabbage Salad - $7: Chopped cabbage, radishes, and tomatoes in mint, lemon juice and olive oil dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sanaa’s House Salad - $7: Romaine lettuce, parsley, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, mint, bulgur wheat and garbanzo beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quinoa Salad - $7: Quinoa, broccoli florets, red cabbage, red bell pepper, celery, almonds, lemon zest, ginger and olive oil Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Spreads & Dips
- Fresh Hummus - $7: Garbanzo beans pureed with tahini, lemon juice and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Olive Tapenade - $7: Green olive, walnuts, onions and parsley pureed with olive oil Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Muhammara - $7: Pureed red bell pepper, walnuts, pomegranate molasses and coriander Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Daily Soup - $7: Made from scratch daily, served with fresh-baked pita bread 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
Desserts
- Baklava - $2: Sweet Mediterranean pastry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lady Fingers - $2: Sweet Mediterranean pastry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Orange Blossom Special - $5: Specialty dessert Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Beverages
- Fresh Coffee - $2.5 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
- Tea - $2.5
- Bottled Water - $2
- Canned Soft Drinks - $1.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet
- Is Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Muhammara, Cabbage Salad and Sanaa’s House Salad.
- What can I eat at Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet on a dairy-free diet?
- Muhammara, Cabbage Salad and Sanaa’s House Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Muhammara and Cabbage Salad.
- Is Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet 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 Sanaa's 8th Street Gourmet?
- The Mediterranean Fatayer, at roughly 54.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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