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Middle Eastern
Basta Middle Eastern Grill
417 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
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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 chickpea fritters, creamy hummus, zingy chopped salad, cucumber pickles and tahini in a freshly steamed pita$14.00
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
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 chickpea fritters, creamy hummus, zingy chopped salad, 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$17.00Chicken 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

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
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$2.00Toum (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
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$80.0010 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+
Zaalouk
grilled & stewed eggplant, bell peppers, hot peppers, onions and tomatoes$13.00+
Babaganouj
fire roasted eggplant with tahini sauce$13.00+
Classic Hummus
traditionally prepared with chickpeas, tahini paste, lemon juice$13.00+
Cauliflower Hummus
roasted cauliflower, tahini paste, lemon juice$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
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$15.00Mixed 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
All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Slow Fast Casual
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