Lebanese·East Village, New York·$$·★ 4.3 Google
Au Za'atar
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Menu features many clearly marked gluten-free options and staff can make some modifications, but inconsistent handling and lack of a dedicated fryer create higher risk for sensitive diners.
Gluten-Free Offerings
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
High
High cross-contamination risk in this kitchen.
Staff Knowledge
Medium
Staff have some GF awareness but may need prompting.
Illness Reports
1 Reported
1 gluten-related illness report in the past 6 months.
GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
56 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mixed
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About
Au Za'atar in the East Village is known for its tableside shawarma and spicy falafel. It's a neighborhood staple, perfect for a casual dinner with friends. The chef brings a Lebanese background, with recipes also inspired by Morocco and Tunisia.
GF Menu
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56 items
View Full Menu ↗VEGETARIAN MEZZE
Khodra
Assorted fresh vegetable plate
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Fattoush Salad
Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, onions, fresh mint, purslane, za'atar toasted pita points, lemon sumac vinaigrette
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Marinated Beets
Topped with chévre
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Arnabeet Mekle
Fried cauliflower marinated in authentic Lebanese herbs
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Arnabeet Bi Tarator
Fried cauliflower topped with tangy yogurt tahini sauce & toasted pine nuts
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Raheb Salad
Diced grilled eggplant, tomatoes, bell pepper, mint, green onion, lemon juice, olive oil
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Wara'a Enab Bi Zeit
Hand-rolled stuffed grape leaves with tangy tomato, parsley, and rice stuffing
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Kousa Bi Zeit
Stuffed zucchini with tangy tomato parsley, rice filling
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Sumac Fries
Hand-cut frites tossed with sumac & parsley
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Batata Harra
Sautéed spicy potato cubes with cilantro, garlic & red pepper flakes
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Fattet Al-Betenjane
Eggplant, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with garlic yogurt tahini sauce, sprinkled sun-dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts
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Traditional Falafel
Chickpeas, onions, cumin & parsley
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Spicy Falafel
Chickpeas, onions, capsicum peppers, cumin
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Foul Medames
A blend of cooked fava beans, chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil
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Loubieh Bi Zait
Slow cooked French green beans, tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil
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Bemieh Bzeit
Fresh baby okra sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with tomatoes, garlic & cilantro
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Mudardara
Rice, lentils & caramelized onions
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VEGETARIAN DIPS
Hummus
Puréed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice
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Hummus W Fitter
Hummus with seasoned sautéed mushrooms, pine nuts
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Hummus Beiruty
Puréed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic,parsley topped with hot fava beans
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Spicy Hummus
Puréed chickpeas with tahini sauce, lemon juice mixed with capsicum
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Baba Ganoush
Char-grilled eggplant purée with tahini & lemon juice
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Hummus Extra
Traditional hummus topped with diced salad
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Hummus Snobar
Hummus topped with roasted pine nuts
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Sweet Potato Purée
Purple sweet potato purée blended with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice topped with boiled egg
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MEDITERRANEAN CHEESES
Halloum Mekli
Fried cypriot cheese drizzled with garlic honey olive oil
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Halloum
A cypriot cheese, served grilled with tomatoes & cucumbers
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Labne
Classic levantine cream cheese, olive oil
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Pickled Labneh
Round shaped pickled labne in olive oil
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Feta & Pistachio Puree
Feta, garlic honey, cilantro, pistachio
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MEAT MEZZE
Jwaneh
Grilled chicken wings marinated with garlic, olive oil, lemon
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Hummus Bi Djaj
Hummus topped with marinated chicken & pine nuts
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Hummus Bil Lahme
Our classic chickpea dip topped with sautéed lamb & pine nut
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Soujouk
House-made spicy beef sausages sautéed with fresh tomatoes, olive oil
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Makanek
House-made classic Lebanese beef spiced sausages with pine nuts, flambéed with fresh lemon juice
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HOME STYLE DISHES & STEWS - TABKHAT
Riz A Djaj
Tender shredded boneless chicken served on a bed of spiced rice, minced beef & garnished with assorted nuts & pistachio
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Fattet Djaj
Shredded chicken breast, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce & sprinkled with assorted nuts - Yogurt base dish
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Bamieh Bi Lahme
Baby okra stew with lamb, tomato, onion, spices & cilantro served with vermicelli rice
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Loubiyeh Bi Lahmeh
Green romano beans stew with lamb, tomato, onion, spices & cilantros served with vermicelli rice
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Fattet Lahmeh
Succulent lamb cubes, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce & sprinkled with sautéed diced lamb & assorted nuts - Yogurt base dish
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Lamb Shank
Slow braised lamb shank served with mashed potatoes & caramelized onions
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Mahashi
Spiced rice and minced meat stuffed grape leaves and summer zucchini simmered in a deeply savory lemon, garlic, lamb broth with braised lamb
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Dalaa Mahshi
Slow braised lamb shoulder stuffed with spiced rice & minced beef garnished with pistachio & nuts
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HOT SOUPS - SHORBA
Red Lentil Soup
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Chicken Soup
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MAIN COURSE SALADS
Shish Tawook Salad
Grilled chicken cubes over house salad
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Rocca Beetroot Salad
Arugula, beetroot, red onion, feta cheese, sumac, lemon & olive oil dressing
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Grilled Halloum Salad
Traditional grilled Cypriot cheese, roasted beets, cucumbers walnuts, greens
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Salmon Salad
Arugula, greens, red onion, sun dried cranberries, boiled egg, baked salmon
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FISH & SEAFOOD - SAMAK
Grilled Herb Salmon
Bulgur & tomato Provencale
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Areydes
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in Lebanese Provençale sauce served with vermicelli rice
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Samke Harra
Spiced fillet branzino baked in a skillet with red pepper tahini over spiced potatoes topped with pine nuts
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Luccas Meshwi
Char-grilled bone-in whole branzino marinated in lemon, garlic, salt served with tarator (tomato, parsley tahini salad)
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Dorade
Mediterranean fish with rich flavor, grilled & butterflied served with tarator (tomato, parsley tahini salad)
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SIDES
Mashed Potatoes
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Spiced Rice & Minced Beef
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Logistics
Address
188 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, USA
Phone
(212) 254-5660Hours
Monday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM