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    Basta Middle Eastern Grill

    Middle Eastern
    Open now11AM - 8:45PM
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    Featured Items

    • Build Your Own Bowl

      From crunchy summer greens to hearty brown rice and lentil mujadara, our bowls are nourishing and offer a little bit of everything. Select a base, protein, vegetable, dip and sauce of your choice.
      $17.00
    • Falafel Sandwich

      crispy herb forward spiced chickpea fritters, classic hummus, chopped salad, lemony green cabbage slaw, cucumber pickles and tahini in a freshly steamed pita
      $14.00
    • Shawarma Crunch Roll

      Shaved chicken shawarma in a crisped saj flatbread, layered with pickles, your choice of toum or labne, and finished with sweet-tart pomegranate molasses.
      $17.00

    Mains

    Classics

    • Shawarma Crunch Roll

      Shaved chicken shawarma in a crisped saj flatbread, layered with pickles, your choice of toum or labne, and finished with sweet-tart pomegranate molasses.
      $17.00
    • Falafel Sticks (5 pieces)

      Crispy falafel sticks in a shareable (or not!) five-piece order, with your choice of dip or sauce (GF)
      $9.00
    • Casablanca Bowl

      A vibrant combination of brown rice mujadara, hummus, chicken shawarma, chopped salad, and red cabbage pickles, all brought together with a drizzle of tahini.
      $17.00
    • Hummus Dip Bowl

      A deliciously fresh and hearty bowl featuring hummus, falafel, chopped salad, and a refreshing green cabbage slaw, all tied together with tahini.
      $15.00
    • Falafel Sandwich

      crispy herb forward spiced chickpea fritters, classic hummus, chopped salad, lemony green cabbage slaw, cucumber pickles and tahini in a freshly steamed pita
      $14.00
    • Iraqi Sabikh Sandwich

      hard boiled eggs, hummus, roasted eggplants, tahini, chopped salad, cucumber pickles, pita bread
      $14.00
    • Nine Spice Fish Kofta Sandwich

      seasoned fish cakes simmered in a rich and picante tomato broth, matbouha, lemony green cabbage slaw, frena bread we grind fresh spices for our nine spice master blend, a recipe passed through generations
      $16.00
    • Protein Bowl

      grilled beef kofta, hawaij quinoa, labne, sumac onions, harissa roasted carrots, amba sauce [halal certified, gluten free] contains: allium, sesame, mango
      $19.00
    • Chicken Shish Bowl

      grilled chicken thigh or breast shish kabab, chopped greens, babaganouj, roasted cauliflower, roasted zucchini, preserved lemon sauce [halal certified, dairy free, gluten free] contains: allium, sesame, bell peppers
      $18.00
    • Falafel Bowl

      falafel, chopped greens, spicy feta, torshi pickled vegetables, roasted eggplant, tahini sauce [vegetarian (can be made vegan), gluten free] contains: allium, sesame, eggplant
      $17.00
    • Nine Spice Fish Kofta Bowl

      nine spice fish kofta, mujadara rice, matboukha, green cabbage slaw, roasted potatoes, preserved lemon sauce [vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free] contains: allium, fish
      $18.00
    • Beef Kofta Sandwich

      grilled beef kofta (beef and lamb suet), labne, sumac onions, roasted zucchini, harissa sauce, heritage pita bread [halal certified] contains: allium, sesame
      $17.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

      chicken shawarma, chickpea hummus or babaganouj, pickled red cabbage, chopped salad, cucumber pickles, tahini sauce in a tannour wrap (*can also be made in regular/whole wheat pita) [halal certified, dairy free] contains: allium, sesame, gluten
      $17.00
    • Chicken Shish Pita

      grilled chicken thigh or breast shish kabab, spicy feta, green cabbage slaw, roasted cauliflower, preserved lemon sauce, regular/whole wheat pita [halal certified] contains: allium, gluten, dairy
      $17.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Wrap

      Spit Roasted Chicken Shawarma, classic chickpea hummus or babaganouj, pickled red cabbage, cucumber pickles, chopped salad and tahini in our tannour flatbread wrap
      $18.50

    Basta Box

    • Build Your Own Veg Box

      A selection of six veg of your choosing presented in our signature Basta Box
      $26.00
    • Build Your Own Dip Box

      A selection of six dips of your choosing presented in our signature Basta Box
      $23.00+

    Build Your Own

    • Build Your Own Sandwich

      Our breads are baked fresh and warmed to order, so treat yourself to a sandwich that feels like grandma made it. Choose your bread, protein, veg, dip and sauce, and see your masterpiece come to life.
      $16.00
    • Build Your Own Bowl

      From crunchy summer greens to hearty brown rice and lentil mujadara, our bowls are nourishing and offer a little bit of everything. Select a base, protein, vegetable, dip and sauce of your choice.
      $17.00
    • Build Your Own Dip Bowl

      For those that know exactly what they want - a double portion of one of our dips as a base, protein, veg and a sauce. Add a side of bread or falafel to scoop everything up...
      $15.00
    • Build Your Own Meal Box

      The royal treatment! Select your protein, side, veg, dip and sauce to be presented in a beautiful box that makes you feel like you went all out for lunch.
      $19.00

    Sides and Add Ons

    Sides

    • Brown Rice Mujadara

      caramelized carrots and onions, black pepper, garlic
      $4.50
    • Hawaij Quinoa

      traditional Yemenite Hawaij spice blend made with turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, and a few other gems
      $4.50
    • French Fries

      crispy and salted to perfection, add a dip to make it a total success
      $4.50
    • Falafel (5 pieces)

      crispy chickpea fritters, seasoned with herbs and spices
      $5.00
    • Hardboiled Egg (1)

      $2.50

    Veg

    • Tabbouleh

      herb-forward salad of parsley, cilantro, mint, scallions, cracked bulgur wheat, tomato, lemon and sumac, finished with nutty toasted pumpkin seeds
      $4.00+
    • Roasted Beetroot and Greens

      roasted beet root and swiss chard, cumin, lemon juice, cilantro
      $4.00+
    • Red Cabbage Pickle

      sugar, salt, white vinegar
      $4.00+
    • Roasted Carrots

      harissa paste, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice
      $4.00+
    • Roasted Eggplant

      salt roasted, olive oil
      $4.00+
    • Roasted Green Cabbage

      warm Iraqi Baharat spice blend, date honey
      $4.00+
    • Roasted Potato Salad

      parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper
      $4.00+
    • Roasted Zucchini

      garlic, fresh mint, olive oil
      $4.00+
    • Green Cabbage Slaw

      lemon juice, white pepper, salt, olive oil
      $4.00+
    • Chopped Salad

      cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, onions, lemon juice
      $4.00+
    • Roasted Cauliflower

      pomegranate molasses, sumac, garlic
      $4.00+
    • Sumac Onions

      sweet onions soothed in sumac and lemon juice
      $4.00+
    • Cucumber Pickles

      pickled cucumbers in a traditional salt brine with garlic
      $1.50+
    • Torshi Quick Pickled Root Vegetables

      quick pickled vegetables (cauliflower, celery, carrots, cabbage), lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt
      $4.00+
    • Roasted Sweet Potato

      date honey, pomegranate molasses, herby harissa spice
      $4.00+

    Dips

    • Classic Hummus

      traditionally prepared with chickpeas, tahini paste, lemon juice
      $7.00+
    • Spicy Feta Dip

      creamy salty feta cheese, strained Levantine yogurt, roasted hot green chilies
      $7.00+
    • Matboukha

      jam-like picante tomato sauce with hot peppers and garlic
      $7.00+
    • Babaganouj

      fire roasted eggplant with tahini sauce
      $7.00+
    • Labne

      traditional goat cheese yogurt spread
      $7.00+
    • Beet Hummus

      Silky chickpea hummus blended with roasted beets for a subtly sweet, earthy finish
      $7.00+
    • Zaatar Tzatziki

      creamy yogurt dip with cucumber, garlic and lemon juice, finished with aromatic za'atar spice
      $7.00+

    Protein

    • Chicken Breast Shish Kabab (4oz)

      $7.80
    • Chicken Thigh Shish Kabab (4oz)

      $7.20
    • Chicken Shawarma (4oz)

      $6.60
    • Nine Spice Fish Kofta (3)

      $6.60
    • Beef Kofta (2)

      $7.20

    Sauces

    • Tahini

      tahini paste, lemon juice
      $2.00
    • Zhoug

      traditional Yemenite seasoned hot green chili paste
      $2.00
    • Olive Tapenade

      chunky kalamata olive spread
      $2.00
    • Preserved Lemon Paste

      traditional Moroccan salt-pack fermentation
      $2.00
    • Harissa

      traditional Moroccan seasoned hot red pepper paste
      $2.00
    • Amba

      traditional Iraqi fermented mango pickle sauce
      $2.00
    • Toum (Garlic Whip)

      classic Levantine "white sauce" made with whipped garlic, lemon juice, oil, salt
      $2.00

    Breads

    • Pita

      traditionally leavened round flat bread with a pocket from the Levant
      $2.00
    • Whole Wheat Pita

      traditionally leavened round flat bread with a pocket from the Levant, made with whole wheat
      $2.00
    • Tannour

      traditionally large and round flatbread with no pocket (like a Middle Eastern “wrap”) from the Levant and Iraq
      $2.00

    Desserts

    • Moroccan Tea Cookies

      $4.00

    Drinks

    • Moroccan Mint Iced Tea

      brewed fresh daily from quality tea and fresh mint (unsweetened)
      $4.00
    • Sodas

      selection of sodas
      $3.00
    • Water

      $2.00
    • Hal's New York Seltzer Water

      $3.00

    Catering

    Catering Proteins

    • 10 Skewers Chicken Breast

      Seasoned chicken breast with charred red peppers and onions Serves 8-10
      $90.00
    • 10 Skewers Chicken Thigh

      Seasoned chicken thighs with charred red peppers and onions Serves 8-10
      $80.00
    • 10 Skewers Mixed Chicken Kebab

      5 Skewers Chicken Breast 5 Skewers Chicken Thigh Serves 8-10
      $90.00
    • Grilled Beef Kofta-1/2 tray

      20 pieces/tray. Serves 8-10
      $70.00
    • Nine Spice Fish Kofta

      20 Pieces/tray. Serves 8-10
      $55.00
    • Spit Roasted Chicken Shawarma -1/2 Tray

      Serves 8-10
      $60.00
    • Falafel

      crispy chickpea fritters seasoned with herbs and spices
      $11.00+

    Catering Minis

    • Box of Mini Falafel Sandwich

      Our crispy chickpea fritters in a mini pita. You may also choose to add a dip and sauce to customize (30 pieces/box)
      $120.00+
    • Box of Mini Beef Kofta Sandwiches

      Our delicious beef kofta in a mini pita. You may also choose to add a dip and sauce (30 pieces/box)
      $150.00+
    • Box of Mini Chicken Sandwiches

      Choice of Spit Roasted Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Breast Kebab or Chicken Thigh Kebab (30 pieces/box)
      $150.00+
    • Box of Mini Fish Kofta Sandwich

      Our Nine-Spiced Fish Kofta in a mini Pita. You may also add one dip and one sauce to customize 30 pieces/box
      $150.00+

    Catering Dips

    • Basta Dip Box

      Choice 6 of any our house made dips. Great with our box of Pita Chips or Crudité
      $21.00+
    • Labne

      traditional goat cheese yogurt spread
      $13.00+
    • Spicy Feta

      creamy salty feta cheese, strained Levantine yogurt, roasted hot green chilies
      $13.00+
    • Matboukha

      jam-like picante tomato sauce with hot peppers and garlic
      $13.00+
    • Babaganouj

      fire roasted eggplant with tahini sauce
      $13.00+
    • Classic Hummus

      traditionally prepared with chickpeas, tahini paste, lemon juice
      $13.00+
    • Beet Hummus

      $13.00+
    • Zaatar Tzatziki

      $13.00+

    Catering Sauces

    • Amba (4oz)

      traditional Iraqi fermented mango pickle sauce
      $8.00
    • Tahini (4oz)

      tahini paste, lemon juice
      $8.00
    • Olive Tapenade (4oz)

      chunky kalamata olive spread
      $8.00
    • Harissa (4oz)

      traditional Moroccan seasoned hot red pepper paste
      $8.00
    • Zhoug (4oz)

      traditional Yemenite seasoned hot green chili paste
      $8.00
    • Preserved Lemon Paste (4oz)

      traditional Moroccan salt-pack fermentation
      $8.00

    Catering Veg

    • Crudité Box

      Seasonal greenmarket vegetables. Great served with any of our Dips
      $25.00+
    • Red Cabbage Pickle

      sugar, salt, white vinegar
      $16.00+
    • Roasted Potato

      parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper
      $16.00+
    • Sumac Onions

      sweet onions soothed in sumac and lemon juice
      $16.00+
    • Roasted Zucchini

      garlic, fresh mint, olive oil
      $16.00+
    • Chopped Salad

      cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, onions, lemon juice
      $16.00+
    • Green Cabbage Slaw

      lemon juice, white pepper, salt, olive oil
      $16.00+
    • Roasted Green Cabbage

      warm Iraqi Baharat spice blend, date honey
      $16.00+
    • Roasted Carrots

      harissa paste, garlic, cilantro
      $16.00+
    • Roasted Beetroot & Greens

      roasted beet root and swiss chard, cumin, lemon juice, cilantro
      $16.00+
    • Roasted Cauliflower

      pomegranate molasses, sumac, garlic
      $16.00+
    • Roasted Eggplant

      salt roasted, olive oil
      $16.00+
    • Torshi Quick Pickled Root Vegetables

      $16.00+
    • Mixed Greens

      Spring Mix, preserved lemon vinaigrette served on side
      $8.00+
    • Roasted Sweet Potato

      date honey, pomegranate molasses, herby harissa spice
      $16.00+

    Catering Sides

    • Brown Rice Mujadara- 1/2 Tray

      Brown lentils, caramelized onions, Iraqi Baharat spice blend. Serves 8-10 guests
      $25.00
    • Hawaij Quinoa-1/2 Tray

      traditional Yemenite Hawaij spice blend. Serves 8-10 guests
      $25.00
    • French Fries

      crispy & salted to perfection, add a dip to make it a total success
      $30.00+

    Catering Breads

    • 10 Regular Pitas

      traditionally leavened round flat bread with a pocket from the Levant. Cut Into quarters, unless otherwise specified
      $15.00
    • 10 Whole Wheat Pitas

      traditionally leavened round flat bread with a pocket from the Levant, made with whole wheat, cut into quarters unless otherwise specified
      $15.00
    • 10 Tannours

      traditionally large and round flatbread with no pocket (like a Middle Eastern “wrap”) from the Levant and Iraq
      $15.00
    • Mixed Bread Tray

      Mix of our traditionally leavened round flat bread with a pocket from the Levant. (2 Tannour, 3 Whole Wheat, 5 Regular Pita)
      $15.00
    • Box of Pita Chips

      Our Heritage Bread pita seasoned and baked to crispy perfection. Great addition with any of our Dips. Serves 15-20
      $20.00+

    Catering Drinks and Dessert

    • Moroccan Tea Cookies

      $6.00+
    • 10 Sodas

      $30.00

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

    Slow Fast Casual

    Location

    417 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

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