Siraj Middle Eastern Cuisine – Middle Eastern
Siraj Middle Eastern Cuisine transports diners to the heart of the Levant, where the air is perfumed with toasted spices and tables are laden with a vibrant mosaic of traditional mezze. Guests gather over silky swirls of olive-oil-drenched hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and the bright, herb-forward crunch of fresh tabbouleh, creating a communal feast that celebrates rich culinary heritage. Every bite of tender, hand-rolled yalanji and hearty fava beans offers a soulful taste of Middle Eastern hospitality in a warm and inviting setting.
1701 South Waverly Road https://sirajbakerygrill.wixsite.com/halalRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, halal, high-protein, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, gerd, alkaline, renal, volumetrics, tlc, aip, slow-carb, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fresh and well-seasoned dishes, guests rave about the high-quality ingredients and the consistent excellence of the menu. Reviewers frequently highlight the efficient service and pleasant environment, noting that the welcoming atmosphere and reliable quality make it a top choice for repeat visits.
Menu
Appetizers
- Baba Ghanoush / small plate - $5.99: A dip or spread made from baked or broiled mashed eggplant mixed with tahini, olive oil and various seasonings. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush / large plate - $8.99: A dip or spread made from baked or broiled mashed eggplant mixed with tahini, olive oil and various seasonings. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $8.49: A dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Motabbal / small plate - $5.99: A dip or spread made from grilled eggplant, onion, garlic, green pepper, olive oil, and tahini. Served optionally with cumin salt and paprika. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Motabbal / large plate - $9.49: A dip or spread made from grilled eggplant, onion, garlic, green pepper, olive oil, and tahini. Served optionally with cumin salt and paprika. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foul Medamas (fava beans) - $7.99: Cooked fava beans served with olive oil and lemon juice. Served optionally with cumin, onion, garlic, chili pepper or chopped parsley. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh / small plate - $5.99: Finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion and bulgur (cracked wheat) and seasonings. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh / large plate - $9.99: Finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion and bulgur (cracked wheat) and seasonings. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yalanji / half dozen - $7.49: Vine (grape) leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, onion, parsley, lemon juice and seasonings. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yalanji / dozen - $9.99: Vine (grape) leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, onion, parsley, lemon juice and seasonings. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush salad / small plate - $5.99: Fried bread salad includes lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, fried pieces of pita bread, green peppers, green onions and parsley. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush salad / large plate - $8.49: Fried bread salad includes lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, fried pieces of pita bread, green peppers, green onions and parsley. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House salad / small plate - $4.49: Cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and onion. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- House salad / large plate - $6.99: Cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and onion. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Falafel sandwich - $6.99: Falafels wrapped in a flatbread with salads, tahini, chopped cucumber, tomato, pickles and hummus. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Falafel sandwich - $7.99: Falafels wrapped in a flatbread with salads, tahini, chopped cucumber, tomato, pickles, fried potatoes, eggplant, and hummus. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel plate / dozen - $9.99: Dozen falafels served with hummus, salad and pickle. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel plate / half dozen - $6.99: Half dozen falafels served with hummus, salad and pickle. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Manakish / large - $4.99: Flatbread with ground beef, tomatoes, onions and a mix of herbs and spices. Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Manakish / large - $4.99: Flatbread with a mix of cheeses and various herbs and spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Zaatar Manakish / large - $4.99: Flatbread covered with zaatar (thyme, sumac and sesame seeds) mixed with olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Spinach & Cheese Manakish / large - $5.49: Flatbread covered with a mix of cheese, spinach, spices and olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Potato Manakish / large - $5.49: Flatbread covered with potato, olive oil, vegetables and assorted spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, lunch
- Pizza Manakish - $4.49: Flatbread covered with cheese, tomato sauce and vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dozen mini Manakish - $15.49: Your choice of 12 different manakish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chicken shawarma sandwich - $7.99: Grilled chicken with onion, garlic, parsley, allspice, salt and saffron. Wrapped in flatbread with salads, cucumber, tomato and hummus. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kabab Sandwhich - $8.99: Grilled blend of lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, allspice, salt and saffron. Wrapped in flatbread with salads, cucumber, tomato, pickles and hummus. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Kebab Platter - $14.99: Grilled ground beef on a skewer, with grilled vegetables, served with rice, salad and hummus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken shawarma Platter - $13.99: Grilled marinated chicken with onion, garlic, parsley, allspice, salt and saffron, served with rice, salad, hummus and seasoned fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef shawarma platter - $14.49: Grilled marinated beef with onion, garlic, parsley, allspice, salt and saffron, served with rice, salad, hummus and seasoned fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken kebab platter - $14.49: Grilled ground chicken on a skewer, with grilled vegetables, served with rice, salad and hummus. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shish Taouk (Tawook) platter - $14.49: Marinated, grilled chicken cubes and sliced onions and bell peppers on skewers, served over rice, with salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Lentil soup / small cup - $3.99: Slow simmered lentils with carrots, potatoes, parsley and onion, pureed and seasoned with garlic, cumin, and lemon juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil soup / big cup - $7.49: Slow simmered lentils with carrots, potatoes, parsley and onion, pureed and seasoned with garlic, cumin, and lemon juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Pita Bread - $0.99: Fresh baked pita bread (price per piece). Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $6.99: Fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklava (4 pieces) - $4.99: Sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Water (bottle) - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soda (can) - $1.69 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Yogurt Drink (Bottle) - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tea pot - $5.99: Pot of black tea with cardamom and sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions about Siraj Middle Eastern Cuisine
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Siraj Middle Eastern Cuisine has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests praising its fresh, well-seasoned dishes and efficient service.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan and gluten-free options include hummus and lentil soup, while baba ghanoush and house salads cater to keto and low-carb diets.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The House salad and Baba Ghanoush both accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and whole30.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, keto, mediterranean, dairy-free, paleo, and plant-based options across its menu.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The welcoming atmosphere, efficient service, and budget-friendly communal mezze plates make this restaurant a suitable and pleasant choice for families.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and budget-friendly ($) pricing, guests find great value in the fresh, high-quality Middle Eastern dishes and efficient service.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for Siraj Middle Eastern Cuisine.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Siraj Middle Eastern Cuisine is currently operational, offering a variety of Middle Eastern dishes with a 4.0/5 average rating.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a communal feast of fresh, well-seasoned mezze like hummus and baba ghanoush in a welcoming, budget-friendly atmosphere.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine with extensive options for vegan, keto, and halal diets will enjoy this restaurant.
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