Mera Kitchen Collective

Chickpea flour-coated fried potato slices, served with tamarind chutney & chili tomato chutney | vegan, gf "In Kenya, family and I would eat bhajias both as an on-the-go snack and as a sit-down dish meant to be shared. I remember finding them often in Arabic communities, where the sound of prayers playing through loudspeakers created a peaceful, almost holy atmosphere. A dish with Indian origins, bhajias always feels like a dish meant to bring people together."

Avocado mashed with nutritional yeast & chili flake, topped with green mango salad, served with pita & carrots | vegan; pita contains gluten and can be omitted "Guacamole reminds me of the abundance of the Caribbean. Mangoes were something we could simply pick from the trees and eat, and avocados were a part of our everyday lives. The avocados we grew and ate were sometimes as large as my head, with a richness and creaminess that made them feel like a meal in themselves."

Kale, raisins, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, topped with shredded "carrot supreme" | vegan, gf, contains nuts, nuts can be omitted "I grew up with two mothers, and this dish honors them both. “Carrot Supreme” was a name my stepmother created to make us feel like we were eating something fit for royalty while nourishing our bodies. At first, I found this dish incredibly frustrating because somehow it always ended up on my plate. Looking back, though, I understand what my stepmother was trying to teach us: that the food we ate is medicine. This dish reminds me of the moment I began to recognize just how deeply health-conscious my environment had made me, something I am now incredibly grateful for."

Yellow coconut curry, with chickpeas, potato, corn, onion, fennel, peas, mushroom, gourd, drop dumplings, wrapped in roti, a flaky layered flatbread | vegan "In Antigua, my father would take us on long explorations in the bush, specifically for this dish. I loved knowing that at the end of our walks, we'd be rewarded with delicious food. My father is in Kenya now, where he owns a restaurant. He blessed us with this recipe for my menu. He explained the steps in a voice note, which we transcribed to create the dish."

Stew of pumpkin, beets, carrot, celery in coconut milk, served with coconut jasmine rice | vegan, gf "Ital the dishes I can picture most vividly. The name comes from the word vital, and I think of it as "everything stew". Pumpkin, celery and thyme are often essential ingredients, but it’s a dish made with what is around, but always prepared and layered with a lot of intention. My father sent me his recipe via voice note. I remember eating it out of coconut shells on the beaches of Antigua, surrounded by my family and completely at peace. Growing our own produce was an important part of our lives, and by the end of the week or month, we often had leftover vegetables that could be gathered together and given a new life in a single clay pot. That is what makes Ital so special to me. Although it is an “everything stew,” it is also a family stew—a collection of what we had, transformed into something nourishing and shared. Best served in the company of the people you love."

Stew of beans, maize, sweet potato served with ugali & collard green sukuma | vegan, gf

Cauliflower fritters finished with a tahini lemon sauce | Vegan

Hand-cut with whipped garlic sauce | Vegan, gluten free ingredients, shared fryer

Our housemade falafel with tahini dipping sauce | Vegan, gluten free ingredients, shared fryer

Smoked eggplant tahini dip | Vegan, gluten free Pita and/or carrots available for extra charge | Pita contains gluten

Baby watercress & greens, charred corn, pickled jicama, tajin pepitas, queso fresco, tortilla strips, queso fresco, avocado cilantro dressing | Vegetarian, gluten free. (Can be made vegan upon request, see below)

Roasted plantains, jasmine rice, avocado, fresh peppers, cucumber, carrots, onions, spiced tomato sauce w/ a side of ginger habanero *hot* sauce | Vegan, gluten free

Za'atar & paprika marinated chicken breast kebab, served with pita, sumac onions, jalapeno herb sauce, & toum (Can be made gluten free upon request, see below)

Served on pita with sumac onions, jalapeño herb sauce & toum

Kofta seasoned beef patty, griddled beefsteak tomato, sumac onion & parsley, spicy shatta mayo

Crispy falafel served in pita with pico de gallo, cilantro tahini, pickled cucumber, lettuce. Vegan.

Cardamom & rose scented coconut custard, peach jelly, pistachios | Vegan, gluten free, contains nuts

Toasted phyllo, crushed pistachio, rosewater syrup | Vegan Price per individual piece

Organic medjool dates filled with cacao nibs, raw honey, and sea salt. Dipped in Jinji's dark chocolate. Nut free, gluten free. Price per piece.

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Fresh juice with hibiscus, pineapple, ginger and mint, bottled to go.

Emilienne's ginger juice with mint, tamarind and pineapple. Bottled to go.

Salvadoran style horchata made with morro seeds, peanuts, and milk. Contains dairy, peanuts, sesame. From Vilma: "This is the memory of my mother; the morro trees grew outside my house."

From our friends at Thread Coffee, this Nitro-Infused Cold Brew Coffee features a smooth and bold slow-brewed coffee with a high-caffeine kick and a perfectly creamy finish. Thread's coffees are ethically and transparently sourced from organic growers.

The Better Alternative: better taste, better energy, and a better message. Drink Palestina started with three young friends — Palestinian and Yemeni — who wanted to build something bigger than a beverage. A portion of profits is donated to support Palestine, but the mission goes beyond money. Every can is a reminder that everyday choices matter — what you buy, what you represent, and what you stand for.

A new sparkling water from a local sibling owned business. Naturally essenced, sugar free.

Cola, Lemon-Lime, Orange, & Sugar Free Cola The Better Alternative: better taste, better energy, and a better message. Drink Palestina started with three young friends — Palestinian and Yemeni — who wanted to build something bigger than a beverage. A portion of profits is donated to support Palestine, but the mission goes beyond money. Every can is a reminder that everyday choices matter — what you buy, what you represent, and what you stand for.

Minimal-intervention, bright white wine made with sustainably grown California grapes by Kareen Wine

Merwah & Sauvignon Blanc Fresh, lively, tropical aromatics, medium-bodied skin contact white. Diverse and food-friendly wine. Blend of 150 year-old vine Merwah from the Qannboubine Valley and younger Sauvignon Blanc from the Bekaa Valley. 1 liter bottle.

Cinsault Fresh, fruit-forward dry red, made entirely of Cinsault from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. Medium-bodied red made in a more natural style, yet still approachable and delicious. 1 liter bottle.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Nebbiolo From mountainous Tecate. Semi-carbonic maceration, spontaneous fermentation in concrete tinajas (amphora) and stainless steel. Named in honor of the winemaker, Maryam's great grandmother, the matriarch Zaza from Azerbaijan

Dry, crisp, aromas of green apple, melon, yellow flowers, and lime. Mouthwateringly with delicate bubbles. Champagne Method.

Vidal Blanc Apricot and apple upfront, so fresh and so clean on the palate, backbone of acidity with pineapple and peach notes on the finish. Rocklands Winery, Maryland. Native yeast fermentation, unfined & unfiltered, no sulfites added.

45% Chardonnay, 15% Grenache Blanc, 10% Tocai Friulano, 7% Orange Muscat, 7% Picpoul, 7% Vermentino, 5% Ribolla Gialla, 2% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Colombard Apple and pear, dried apricot, citrus rind, honey suckle, quince, and a floral note from the Orange Muscat. Juicy and fresh, with light body and lower ABV. The direct-press components accentuate the juicy mouthfeel, create a noticeable tannic structure, and provide a fresh finish.

30% Zinfandel, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Syrah, 10% Gernache Bright, tart fruit with great clarity, followed by fresh acidity. The Pinot portion of this wine adds an umami earthiness that balances the crunchy red fruit from Zin and Grenache. The Syrah provides a backbone of iron and tannins.

Made in a 'reverse saignée' method, half of the grapes in this wine are pressed to rosé juice and added back to a tank of destemmed fruit, resulting in a lighter, snappier, red/rosé that is super juicy and fruity on the palette, with just a touch of tannins.

Custom shirt designed by our teammate Garima, inspired by patterns found inside Mera. Printed on a Comfort Colors 100% heavy weight cotton shirt, by Black Collar Screen Printing in Baltimore.

Custom shirt designed by our teammate Garima, inspired by patterns found inside Mera. Printed on a Comfort Colors 100% heavy weight cotton shirt, by Black Collar Screen Printing in Baltimore.

Handmade by our dear friend Yamah & Co with a custom Mera stamp for just the right amount of flair.