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    Aladdin Cafe 5420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

    5420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

    San Diego, CA 92117


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    • #4 Chicken Kebab

      Two skewers of marinated all natural free range chicken tenderloins, charbroiled on an open fire to perfection; served with basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $34.00
    • Hummus

      A delicious middle eastern blend of chickpeas, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil.
      $12.00+
    • Chopped Chicken Salad

      A blend of hearts of romaine & Iceberg lettuce, persian cucumbers, roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, pistachios, shredded carrots, and flame-broiled all natural free range chicken breast, tossed in our homemade greek dressing.
      $19.00

    Food

    Appetizers

    • Hummus

      A delicious middle eastern blend of chickpeas, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil.
      $12.00+
    • Pink Hummus

      Our famous freshly made hummus infused with beets for color, taste, and a boost of immunity.
      $12.00+
    • Hummus w Shawerma

      Our large size hummus topped with your choice of all natural free range chicken shawerma or grass-fed premium black angus beef shawerma, garnished with roasted almonds.
      $19.00
    • Falafels

      A vegetarian delight of a seasoned mixture of crushed garbanzo beans, parsley, garlic, onion, and spices.
      $6.00+
    • Dolma

      A vegetarian favorite. A seasoned mixture of rice, parsley, chopped onions, tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil; rolled in grape leaves; steamed & topped with lemon juice & pomegranate molasses. Served cold.
      $6.00+
    • Kebeh

      A deep-fried seasoned mixture of lean veal & crushed wheat; stuffed with spiced grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb, roasted onions, and almonds.
      $5.00
    • Baba Ghanouj

      A tasty blend of grilled eggplant, tahini, a touch of yogurt, fresh garlic, lemon, and parsley; topped with extra virgin olive oil.
      $12.00+
    • Shawerma Bites

      Your choice of all natural free range chicken shawerma or grass-fed premium black angus beef shawerma; rolled into a thin Saaj bread with pickles and tomatoes; then lightly toasted.
      $19.00+
    • Garlic Appetizer

      Our famous secret-recipe garlic sauce.
      $12.00+
    • Hawawshi

      Egyptian style Koufta made from our mix of grass-fed premium black angus beef & grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb, with roasted red pepper sauce & spices; then spread inside a freshly baked pita bread, and toasted in our oven.
      $19.00
    • Mixed Pickles

      A mix of cucumber pickles, pickled turnips, black olives, green olives, and pepperoncinis.
      $8.00+
    • Labneh

      A cream kefir cheese dip, topped with extra virgin olive oil.
      $10.00+
    • Turkish Salsa

      A finely chopped flavorful Turkish dip made from tomatoes, peppers, onions, and parsley, seasoned with spices, pomegranate molasses, and extra virgin olive oil.
      $10.00+

    Salads

    • Tabouleh

      A refreshing parsley grain salad mix of bulgur wheat, fresh tomatoes, onions, fresh mint, lemon, salt, and extra virgin olive oil.
      $12.00+
    • Chicken Salad

      Hearts of romaine lettuce with flame-broiled all natural free range chicken breast, feta cheese, roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese, pistachios, and fresh cilantro; tossed in our homemade balsamic dressing.
      $19.00
    • Chopped Chicken Salad

      A blend of hearts of romaine & Iceberg lettuce, persian cucumbers, roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, pistachios, shredded carrots, and flame-broiled all natural free range chicken breast, tossed in our homemade greek dressing.
      $19.00
    • Passion Fruit Shrimp Salad

      Hearts of romaine lettuce, 3 color bell peppers, roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese, shredded carrots, feta cheese, red onions, and kalamata olives; topped with fresh flame-broiled shrimp & pistachios; tossed in our homemade passion fruit dressing.
      $19.00
    • Arabic Salad

      Our classic house salad consisting of hearts of romaine, persian cucumbers, roma tomatoes, and red onions; tossed in our lemon & extra virgin olive oil dressing.
      $12.00
    • Greek Salad

      Hearts of romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, persian cucumbers, and red onions; topped with feta cheese, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini; tossed in our homemade greek dressing.
      $18.00
    • Aladdin Mediterranean Chicken Salad

      Hearts of romaine, persian cucumbers, roma tomatoes, radishes, green onions, red onions, feta cheese, and pita bread croutons; topped with flame-broiled all natural free range chicken breast; tossed in our homemade lemon & extra virgin olive oil dressing.
      $19.00
    • Fattoush

      Hearts of romaine, persian cucumbers, roma tomatoes, radishes, green onions, red onions, and pita bread croutons; tossed in our homemade lemon & extra virgin olive oil dressing, and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.
      $17.00
    • Greek Salad W/ Chick

      Hearts of romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, persian cucumbers, and red onions; topped with feta cheese, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini; tossed in our homemade greek dressing and topped with flame-broiled all natural free range chicken breast.
      $19.50
    • Greek Salad W/ Gyros

      Hearts of romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, persian cucumbers, and red onions; topped with feta cheese, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini; tossed in our homemade greek dressing and topped with Gyros.
      $19.50
    • Greek Salad W/ Falafel

      Hearts of romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, persian cucumbers, and red onions; topped with feta cheese, kalamata olives, and pepperoncini; tossed in our homemade greek dressing and topped with falafel.
      $19.50

    Borak

    • Cheese Borak

      A blend of kashkaval, halumi, and feta cheese with a touch of parsley and mint; baked in our wood-fired oven.
      $17.00
    • Spinach Borak

      A seasoned mixture of spinach, onions, sumac, and lemon juice; stuffed in our special dough and baked in our wood-fired oven.
      $17.00
    • Lamb Borak

      A delicious mixture of lamb, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and pomegranate juice; baked in our wood-fired oven.
      $17.00
    • Borak Combo

      A delicious mix of your choice of boraks.
      $18.00+

    Wood-Fired Pizza

    Feast on our one-of-a-kind gourmet pizzas; inspired by authentic Middle Eastern recipes & made using the freshest & finest ingredients. Each pizza is topped with mozzarella cheese & cooked to perfection in our wood-fired oven.
    • Aladdin's Pizza

      Seasoned with a blend of more than twelve herbs, thyme, sesame seeds, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, topped with blend of kashkaval and halumi cheese.
      $18.00
    • Vegetarian Pizza

      Our homemade baba ghanouj; topped with squash, zucchini, mushrooms, red onions, roasted peppers, roma tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
      $19.00
    • Beef Shawerma Pizza

      Delicious marinated grass-fed premium black angus beef, red onions, 3 color peppers, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese; with our tahini sauce.
      $20.00
    • BBQ Chicken Pizza

      Spiced barbecue sauce, marinated all natural free range chicken breast, fresh cilantro, red onions, and mozzarella cheese.
      $20.00
    • Shrimp Pesto Pizza

      Fresh basil pesto sauce, fresh marinated shrimp, roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, and mozzarella cheese.
      $21.00
    • Spicy Chicken Pizza

      Our homemade garlic chili hot sauce, 3 color peppers, red onions, roma tomatoes, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and grilled all natural free range chicken breast marinated in our own special blend of spices.
      $20.00
    • Chicken Shawerma Pizza

      Marinated all natural free range chicken shawerma, roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and red onions; served over our homemade herbed tomato sauce.
      $20.00
    • Pepperoni Pizza

      100% beef pepperoni, homemade tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
      $18.00
    • Cheese Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese with homemade tomato sauce.
      $17.00

    Wood-Fired Oven Cooking

    • Maklobeh* (1 Hour Cooking Time)

      Famous Palestinian home-cooked dish, consisting of tender grass-fed Australian lamb shank, aged aromatic basmati rice, eggplant, roma tomatoes, and pure butter ghee; baked in a classic clay pot inside our wood-fired oven.
      $59.00
    • Kidreh* (1 Hour Cooking Time)

      A famous meal from the city of Al-Khalil consisting of tender grass fed Australian lamb shank, aged aromatic basmati rice, fresh garlic, turmeric, and pure buter ghee; baked in a classic clay pot inside our wood-fired oven.
      $59.00
    • Rack of Lamb

      Chargrilled whole rack of lamb, 8 sliced lamb chops.
      $79.00
    • Turkish Zarb* (Order 24hrs in advance)

      Your choice of New Zealand spring leg of lamb or shoulder, marinated in a blend of mediterranean herbs and spices with roasted vegetables; slowly roasted to perfection in our wood-fired oven.
      $99.00

    Entrees

    MADE USING ONLY THE HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS & GRASS-FED MEATS
    • #1 Chicken Shawerma

      Marinated all natural free range chicken shawerma, grilled and served with basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $30.00
    • #2 Beef Shawerma

      Marinated grass-fed premium black angus beef shawerma, grilled and served with basmati rice, hummus, tahini sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $32.00
    • #3 Lamb Tika Kebab

      Two skewers of marinated tender grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb tenderloin, charbroiled on an open fire to perfection; served with basmati rice, hummus, green pepper, onions, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $36.00
    • #4 Chicken Kebab

      Two skewers of marinated all natural free range chicken tenderloins, charbroiled on an open fire to perfection; served with basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $34.00
    • #5 Shish Kebab Mix

      Combination of chicken tika kebab, koufta kebab, and lamb tika kebab; served with basmati rice, garlic sauce, hummus, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $45.00
    • #6 Koufta Kebab

      Two skewers of ground grass-fed premium black angus beef & grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb mixed with onions, parsley, mediterranean spices & herbs; served with basmati rice, hummus, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $32.00
    • #7 Aladdin Mezze Platter

      Appetizer platter consisting of: hummus, tabouleh, baba ghanouj, chicken shawerma, beef shawerma, dolma, falafels, kebeh, mixed pickles, garlic sauce, and tahini sauce; served with freshly baked pita bread.
      $49.00
    • #8 Vegetarian Mezze Platter

      Vegetarian appetizer platter consisting of: hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh, fattoush, dolma, falafel, mixed pickles, and tahini sauce; served with freshly baked pita bread.
      $39.00
    • #9 Lamb Chops

      French trimmed grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb chops, charbroiled to perfection; served with basmati rice, hummus, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $45.00
    • #10 Salmon Arrabbiata

      A fresh Atlantic salmon filet cooked in a tomato-based arrabbiata sauce; served with arabic salad, basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $38.00
    • #11 Mixed Grill

      Combination of chicken tika kebab, koufta kebab, lamb tika kebab, chicken tawouk kebab, and lamb chops.
      $75.00
    • #12 Shrimp Kebab

      Two skewers of fresh marinated shrimp, charbroiled on an open fire to perfection, served with basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $38.00
    • #13 Gyros

      Top-quality Grade-A greek gyros meat, served with basmati rice, greek salad, tzatziki, hummus, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $32.00
    • #14 Lamb Shank

      2 pieces of delicious tender grass-fed Australian lamb shanks braised in a fresh & aromatic roma tomato sauce, cooked with our mediterranean herbs & spices; served with basmati rice, and arabic salad.
      $35.00
    • #15 1/2 & 1/2 Shawerma

      A combination of our marinated all natural free range chicken shawerma & marinated grass-fed premium black angus beef shawerma, grilled and served with basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, arabic salad, and freshly baked pita bread.
      $34.00

    Turkish Tajine

    • Koufta Tajine

      A Turkish style stew made with a blend of grass-fed premium black angus beef & grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb, roasted red pepper sauce, cherry tomatoes, pearl onions, potatoes, eggplant, fresh garlic, serrano peppers, and red chili peppers; baked in our wood-fired oven in a Spanish clay pot.
      $25.00+
    • Lamb Tajine

      A Turkish style stew made with sliced tender grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb, fresh garlic, pearl onions, red chili peppers, serrano peppers, eggplant, potatoes, and cherry tomatoes; baked to perfection in our wood-fired oven in a Spanish clay pot.
      $25.00+

    Exotic Biryani

    All Biryani plates are garnished with roasted almonds and are made with the freshest ingredients & the highest quality aged basmati rice.
    • Lamb Biryani

      Tender grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb with mixed vegetables layered with fragrant aromatic basmati rice and fresh herbs, then infused with exotic spices and garnished with roasted almonds for a deeply rich, beautifully balanced, and comforting dish.
      $25.00
    • Chicken Biryani

      Marinated all natural free range chicken with mixed vegetables layered with fragrant aromatic basmati rice and fresh herbs, then infused with exotic spices and garnished with roasted almonds for a deeply rich, beautifully balanced, and comforting dish.
      $22.00
    • Shrimp Biryani

      Fresh flame-broiled shrimp with mixed vegetables layered with fragrant aromatic basmati rice and fresh herbs, then infused with exotic spices and garnished with roasted almonds for a deeply rich, beautifully balanced, and comforting dish.
      $25.00
    • Vegetarian Biryani

      Mixed vegetables layered with fragrant aromatic basmati rice and fresh herbs, then infused with exotic spices and garnished with roasted almonds for a deeply rich, beautifully balanced, and comforting dish.
      $19.00

    Pita Wraps

    • Gyros Wrap

      Top quality Grade-A greek gyros meat, red onions, and tomatoes; topped with tzatziki sauce, and wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.
      $19.00
    • Beef Shawerma Wrap

      Mouth-watering marinated grass-fed premium black angus beef shawerma; topped with hummus, onions, roma tomatoes, and tahini; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.
      $19.00
    • Chicken Shawerma Wrap

      Marinated all natural free range chicken shawerma; topped with garlic sauce and tomatoes; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.
      $19.00
    • Chicken Kebab Wrap

      Marinated all natural free range chicken tenderloins, charbroiled on an open fire; topped with garlic sauce and roma tomatoes; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.
      $19.00
    • Lamb Tika Kebab Wrap

      Marinated tender grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb tenderloin, green bell peppers, and onions; charbroiled to perfection; topped with hummus and tomatoes; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.
      $20.00
    • Koufta Kebab Wrap

      Grass-fed premium black angus beef blended with grass-fed New Zealand spring lamb, onions, and parsley; topped with hummus, tomatoes, lettuce, and pickles; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.
      $19.00
    • Falafel Wrap

      A delicious vegetarian falafel wrap; topped with hummus, lettuce, roma tomatoes, pickles, and tahini sauce; wrapped in freshly baked pita bread.
      $18.00

    Sides & Extras

    • Pita Bread

      $1.00
    • Hot Sauce

      $0+
    • Garlic Sauce

      $1.50+
    • Tahini Sauce

      $1.00+
    • Tzatziki Sauce

      $1.00+
    • Turkish Salsa

      A finely chopped flavorful Turkish dip made from tomatoes, peppers, onions, and parsley, seasoned with spices, pomegranate molasses, and extra virgin olive oil.
      $1.50+
    • Salad Dressing

      $1.00+
    • Feta Cheese

      $1.00+
    • Basmati White Rice

      $8.00
    • Fries

      $8.00
    • Any Kebab Skewer

      $15.00
    • Side Shawerma

      A side of your choice of all natural free range chicken shawerma or grass-fed premium black angus beef shawerma.
      $14.00
    • Side Gyros

      $14.00
    • Side Chicken Breast

      $9.50
    • Sauteed Veggies

      $9.00
    • Side Biryani

      $12.50
    • Turnips

      $4.99
    • Green Sauce 4oz

      $1.99
    • Yogurt Sauce 4oz

      $1.99
    • Side of Pickles

      $4.99
    • Cucumbers Side

      $2.99
    • Olives 4oz

      $2.50
    • Pistacios 2oz

      $1.99
    • Almonds 2oz

      $1.50
    • Tomato Side

      $2.99
    • Side Salmon

      $15.00
    • Pepperoncinis

      $1.99

    Soup

    • Lentil Soup

      Freshly pureed yellow lentils, potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery.
      $9.00

    Dessert

    Our Famous Dessert
    • Knafeh

      $15.00
    • Baklava

      $12.00
    • Sugar Free Baklava

      $12.00
    • Baklava w Turkish Ice Cream

      $17.00
    • Turkish Ice Cream

      $9.00
    • Sugar Free Warbat

      $12.00
    • Warbat

      $12.00
    • Pistachio Halva Ice Cream

      $14.00

    Beverages

    • Fountain Drink

      $4.75
    • Bottled Water

      $2.50
    • Yogurt Drink

      $4.75
    • Juice

      $4.75
    • San Pellegrino

      $4.75
    • Iced Tea

      $4.75
    • Italian Soda

      $4.75
    • Herbal Tea

      $4.75
    • Coffee

      $3.95
    • Turkish Coffee

      $8.00
    • Canned Soda

      $3.50

    #10 Salmon Arrabbiata

    $38.00

    A fresh Atlantic salmon filet cooked in a tomato-based arrabbiata sauce; served with arabic salad, basmati rice, hummus, garlic sauce, and freshly baked pita bread.

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Premium Quality Mediterranean Cuisine

    Location

    5420 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

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