Tara Kitchen – Middle Eastern
Tara Kitchen transports diners to a vibrant world of North African aromatics, where the air is perfumed with the intoxicating scent of smokey harissa and the bright, citrusy tang of house-preserved lemons. Each plate is a masterclass in balance, layering the deep, jammy sweetness of apricots and prunes against the savory punch of herbaceous chermoulas and rich, earthy eggplant to create a soulful and exotic culinary escape.
1785, Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY, 12203 +15187083485 https://www.tarakitchen.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Tara Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Tara Kitchen
Tara Kitchen in Albany has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Olive Tapenade, Eggplant Dip and Parsley Chermoula. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tara Kitchen
Tara Kitchen in Albany has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Olive Tapenade, Parsley Chermoula and Smen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tara Kitchen
Tara Kitchen in Albany has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Olive Tapenade, Eggplant Dip and Parsley Chermoula. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tara Kitchen
Tara Kitchen in Albany has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Harissa - Smokey, Spicy, Sweet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tara Kitchen
Tara Kitchen in Albany has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Dip, Parsley Chermoula and Tomato Jam. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Tara Kitchen
Tara Kitchen in Albany has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Dip, Parsley Chermoula and Tomato Jam. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Tara Kitchen
Tara Kitchen in Albany has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Dip, Parsley Chermoula and Spicy Date Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Tara Kitchen
Tara Kitchen in Albany has 4 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Dip, Spicy Date Sauce and Apricot & Prune Sauce. 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 Tara Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Harissa Marinated Picholine Olives | 56 g | 36.6 g |
| Harissa - Smokey, Spicy, Sweet | 52.2 g | 21.3 g |
| Eggplant Dip | 59.7 g | 7.9 g |
| Olive Tapenade | 31.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Tomato Jam | 56.2 g | 4.4 g |
| Spicy Date Sauce | 23.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Apricot & Prune Sauce | 22.2 g | 2 g |
| Parsley Chermoula | 0 g | 1 g |
| Preserved Lemons | 35 g | 0.6 g |
| Tomato Chermoula | 1.6 g | 0.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Sauces and Dips
Authentic Moroccan sauces and condiments for home use.
- Tomato Jam - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Harissa - Smokey, Spicy, Sweet - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory
- Tomato Chermoula - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Preserved Lemons - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Parsley Chermoula - $12 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
- Olive Tapenade - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Smen - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Apricot & Prune Sauce - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Harissa Marinated Picholine Olives - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Dip - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline
- Spicy Date Sauce - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Ras-el-hanout - $12 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Tara Kitchen
- Is Tara Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tara Kitchen has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Olive Tapenade, Eggplant Dip and Parsley Chermoula.
- What can I eat at Tara Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Olive Tapenade, Eggplant Dip and Parsley Chermoula carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tara Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Eggplant Dip and Parsley Chermoula.
- Is Tara Kitchen gluten-free?
- 7 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 Tara Kitchen?
- Harissa Marinated Picholine Olives, at roughly 36.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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