Middle Eastern·Upper East Side, New York·$·★ 4.8 Google
Chamoun's Way
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Staff are familiar with gluten-free needs and offer safe options like falafel and fries from a dedicated fryer, but menu labeling is absent and protocols are not fully documented.
Gluten-Free Offerings
GF Fryer
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Low
Low risk of cross-contamination reported.
Staff Knowledge
Medium
Staff have some GF awareness but may need prompting.
Illness Reports
None
No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.
GF Labeling
Not labeled
GF Options
35 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About
Chamoun's Way on 1st Ave is a casual spot known for its authentic Lebanese street food. They serve standout dishes like chicken shish taouk and signature wraps on pita or markook. It's a neighborhood staple on the Upper East Side, perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. The restaurant is run by owners who emphasize generational recipes from Beirut and Lebanon's…
GF Menu
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35 items
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Chicken and vegetable soup (160z)
Mixed fresh vegetables, spices,herbs and chicken cubes. GF/NF/DF
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Lebanese lentil soup (160z)
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Molokhia soup (16oz)
Traditionally prepared, sautéed Mallow Leaves simmering with cilantro, onion, and garlic. GF/NF/DF/
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SALADS
Eggplant salad
Chargrilled eggplant, tomato, parsley and garlic with a pomegranate, lemon and olive oil dressing. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Beet salad (32oz)
Fresh beets, Mixed Greens, cucumber, tomato and red onions with a side of lemon and olive oil dressing GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Grilled chicken breast salad (32 oz )
Grilled boneless marinated Chicken over Mixed Greens lettuce, Cabbage, tomato, cucumber, onion, red pepper and a side of balsamic dressing. GF/NF/DF
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COLD MEZZE
Hummus
Chickpea puree with tahini, garlic, lemon and olive oil. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Spicy hummus
Chickpea puree with tahini, Spicy, garlic, lemon and olive oil. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Lamb hummus
Chickpea puree with tahini, garlic, lemon and olive oil topped with sautéed lamb. GF/NF/DF
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Baba ghannouj
Chargrilled eggplant mixed with tahini, lemon, garlic and olive oil. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Spicy baba ghannouj
Chargrilled eggplant mixed with spicy tahini, lemon, garlic and olive oil. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Labneh
Creamy yogurt dip (similar to cream cheese). GF/NF/VEG
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Garlic labneh
Creamy yogurt dip (similar to cream cheese) with crushed garlic. GF/NF/VEG
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Spicy labneh
Spicy Creamy yogurt dip (similar to cream cheese). GF/NF/VEG
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Yogurt cucumber
Diced cucumber with yogurt, dill and fresh mint. GF/NF/VEG/VEGAN
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Grape leaves
Hand rolled grape leaves stuffed with vegetable and rice. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Vegetarian moussakaa
Homemade fried eggplant, chickpea, tomato, onion, garlic and olive oil/ served with rice(12oz). GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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HOT MEZZE
Falafel (4pcs)
Chickpea and fava bean croquette mixed with herbs, spices, pepper and onion. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Cauliflower buds
Golden cauliflower buds. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Spicy lebanese potato
Diced potato sautéed with cilantro, garlic and cayenne pepper. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Homemade soujok
Homemade spicy Lebanese beef(lamb) Sausage sauteed with grape tomatoes and Pomegranate Molasses. GF/NF/DF
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Foul moudames
A blend of fava beans/ garlic/ cumin and lemon juice. Served with tomato/ turnip pickles/ cucumber pickles and fresh mint. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Halloumi cheese
Hot, grilled halloumi cheese topped with tomato, cucumber, olives and olive oil. GF/NF/VEG
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Homemade vegetarian loubieh bi zeit
Fresh green beans braised in olive oil, garlic, onion, herbs, and tomatoes until tender. Light and delicious! Served with rice. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Lebanese homemade vegetarian okra
Fresh OKRA braised in olive oil, garlic, onion, herbs, and tomatoes until tender. Light and delicious!/ served with rice. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Homemade vegetarian moudardara
Protein packed brown lentils, whole grain rice and caramelized onions garnished with olive oil, lemon, sea salt and cinnamon. served with salad. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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CHAMOUN'S WAY FAVORITES SPECIALS
Lebanese homestyle koussa mehshe (stuffed zucchini).
Traditionally prepared, whole zucchinis hollowed out and stuffed with lean seasoned beef, long grain rice, fresh tomato and herb sauce. Served with homemade Yoghurt. GF/NF/DF
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Lebanese homestyle molokhia. (mallow leaf and chicken stew)
Traditionally prepared, sautéed Mallow Leaves simmering with seasoned white chicken, cilantro, onion, and garlic. Served with vermicelli rice. GF/NF/DF
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Homestyle lebanese stuffed grape leaves with meat.
Grape leaves stuffed with spiced ground beef, rice, and onions. cooked in a delicious garlicky minty and Lemony broth. Served with Plain yoghurt. GF/NF/DF
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Lebanese homestyle beef stew with peas and carrots.
seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices/cooked to perfection with tender meat/ served with vermicelli rice (12oz). GF/NF/DF
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Homestyle lebanese mehshe malfouf.
Cabbage leaves stuffed with spiced ground beef, rice, and onions. cooked in a delicious garlicky minty and Lemony broth. Served with Plain yoghurt. GF/NF/DF
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Homestyle lebanese vegan combo.
Vegan Moudardara/ Vegan Loubieh Bi Zeit/ Vegan Fresh Okra/ Vegan Moussakaa/ Served with rice (12oz) GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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SIDES
Pickled vegetables
Fresh HomeMade Pickled Vegetables. GF/NF/DF/VEG/VEGAN
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Fresh homemade cooked beets
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Plain yogurt (8oz)
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Logistics
Address
1237 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA
Phone
(917) 693-0690Hours
Monday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM