
Middle Eastern
Open Sesame LA
7458 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Mezze / Appetizers

Mezza Sampler
Grape leaves, unpitted olives, hummus, tabouleh, labne, yogurt dip$23.00
Spicy Garlic Potatoes
Cilantro, garlic, roasted chili, lemon juice$9.00
Grilled Halloumi & Watermelon
Halloumi cheese, watermelon, mint$13.00
Hummus
chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil$10.00
Spicy Hummus
chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, roasted chilli, extra virgin olive oil$10.00
Yogurt Cucumber Dip
Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dry mint$10.00
Labne
Kefir cheese, mint, extra virgin olive oil, unpitted olive$10.00
Foul M'Damas
Chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil - served with onion, wild cucumber pickles, radish, cucumber, tomato, fresh mint$14.00
Kibbi
Prime ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, almond slivers, onion, herbs, yogurt dip / 2- pieces$11.00
Falafel Patties
Chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, herbs, tahini, Served with tomato, pickles, lettuce, parsley, fresh mint / 4- pieces$10.00
Flash Fried Cauliflower
Onion, tomato, tahini, with almond slivers$13.00
Baba Ghannouj
Fire roasted eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil$11.00
Marinated Olives
Marinated Lebanese unpitted olives$8.00
Grape Leaves
Rice, parsley, bulgur, tomato, onion, unpitted olive, mint$10.00
Fresh Vegetables Plate
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green onion, unpitted olives, wild cucumber pickles, radish, mint$12.00
Arayes
Grilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac$16.00
Housemade French Fries
Hand cut potatoes$8.00
Slata / Salad

Rocca Salad
Arugula, organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, watermelon, feta cheese, red onion, mint, parsley, lemon dressing$18.00
Fattoush Salad
Green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, pita croutons$15.00
Lebanese Salad
Organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, persian cucumbers, red onions, parsley, mint, dressing$15.00
Open Sesame Salad
Green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, olives, feta cheese$16.00
Tabouleh Salad
Parsley, bulgur, green onion, tomato, mint, spices, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice - green leaf lettuce$15.00
Entrees

Mediterranean Sea Bass
Whole sea bass, grilled lemon, arugula, seasonal grilled vegetable skewer, basmati rice$35.00
Vegan
Hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, two falafel patties, grape leaf$18.00
Falafel Combo Plate
Falafel, hummus, fattoush, tahini.$17.00
Skewers
Two skewers: beef, lamb, chicken tawook or kafta - basmati rice, roasted onion, tomato$29.00
Party Platter
Suggested for 4-6 people | Lamb, beef, chicken tawook, kafta, chicken kafta, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, roasted onion, tomato, parsley, sumac, basmati rice, tahini, garlic sauce. (our Basmati Rice contains gluten)$130.00
Main Plates

Chicken Tawook
Chicken breast, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles$23.00
Chicken Shawarma
Chicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles$23.00
Chicken Kafta
Ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, basmati rice *best enjoyed with yogurt dip + fattoush$22.00
Open Sesame Combo
Chicken tawook, beef kabob, chicken or beef kafta, garlic sauce, parsley, sumac, basmati rice$27.00
The Sultan
Lamb chops, tiger shrimp, filet mignon, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice$34.00
Grilled Tiger Shrimp
Garlic, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, housemade shrimp sauce, basmati rice$27.00
Beef Shawarma
Prime top round, grilled tomato, parsley, onion, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini$24.00
Beef Kafta
Prime ground beef, + lamb, parsley, onion, spices, basmati rice$24.00
Beef Kabob
Prime top sirloin, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice$27.00
Filet Mignon Kabob
Grass-fed Filet, Parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice$35.00
Ali's Favorite
Prime top sirloin, spicy roasted tomato, onion, basmati rice$28.00
French Cut Lamb Chops
Lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice$34.00
Lamb Kabob
Parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice$28.00
Pita Sandwiches

Chicken Tawook Pita
Chicken breast, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickles$14.00
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Chicken breast + thigh, garlic sauce, tomato, wild cucumber pickle$14.00
Chicken Kafta Pita
Ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, arugula, tomato$14.00
Falafel Pita
Tomato, parsley, mint, wild cucumber pickles, lettuce, tahini$12.00
Cauliflower Pita
Onion, lettuce, tomato, almond slivers, tahini$13.00
Beef Shawarma Pita
Prime top round, grilled tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, wild cucumber pickles, tahini$16.00
Beef Kafta Pita
Prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, sumac, spices, hummus, tomato$15.00
Beef Kabob Pita
Prime top sirloin, tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac$16.00
Lamb Kabob Pita
Tomato, hummus, parsley, onion, sumac$16.00
Arayes
Grilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac$16.00
Paninis
Shorba / Soups
Man'oushe / Lebanese Pizza
A La Carte
Prime Beef Kabob 5pc
$15.00Prime Beef Kabob 8pc
$19.00Grilled Tiger Shrimp 5pc
$15.00Grilled Tiger Shrimp 8pc
$19.00Lamb Kabob 5pc
$15.00Lamb Kabob 8pc
$19.00Chicken Tawook 5pc
$13.00Chicken Tawook 8pc
$16.00Chicken Shawarma
$14.00Prime Beef Shawarma
$15.00Chicken Kafta
Ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices$10.00Beef Kafta
Prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, sumac, spices$12.00Lamb Chop
$9.00Roasted Onion & Tomato Skewer
$6.00Grilled Vegetable Skewer
Zuchini, Bell Pepper, Red Onion$8.00Falafel Patty
$3.00Basmati & Vermicelli Rice
$4.00Wild Cucumber Pickles
$3.00Cucumber & Lettuce
$5.00Garlic 8oz
$6.00Garlic 2oz
$1.50Tahini 2oz
$1.50Tahini 8oz
$6.00Habanero 2oz
$1.50Habanero 8oz
$6.00Bag of Pita
$4.00Yogurt Dip Side 2oz
$3.00
Desserts

Labne Cheesecake w/ Fig Caramel
Labne, vanilla bean, fig caramel compote, walnut phyllo dough pastry$12.00
Baklawa
Phyllo dough pastry, pistachio, orange blossom syrup - two fingers$8.00
Baklawa Crumble
2 baklawa fingers, ashta ice cream, pistachio crumb$11.00
Lebanese Ice Cream Duo
Your choice of two - ashta, hazelnut almond, pistachio, vanilla bean or chocolate$8.00
Lebanese Affogato
Lebanese ice cream drowned in Lavazza Espresso garnished with baklava slice.$11.00
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake A la Mode
Rich chocolate , raspberry coulis, vanilla bean ice cream$11.00
Drinks To Go
Iced Moroc Tea
$5.00Hot Moroc Tea
$5.00Fresh Coconut
$12.00Lebanese Coffee
$6.00
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$4.00
Diet Coke
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink$4.00Lemonade
$4.00
Sprite
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free$4.00Raspberry Iced Tea
$4.00Jalab
$6.00Laban
$6.00Tamarind
$6.00San Pellegrino Large
$8.00San Pellegrino Small
$6.00Aqua Panna Large
$8.00Aqua Panna Small
$6.00Blossom Tea Hot
$4.00Blossom Tea Iced
$4.00Americano
$4.00Espresso
$4.00Mango Juice
$6.00Pom Juice
$6.00

Filet Mignon Kabob
$35.00
Grass-fed Filet, Parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice
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All hours
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Monday | 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Tucked in the heart of Fairfax for over 12 years, Open Sesame LA is a cozy, vintage-inspired gem where friends and family gather over plates of soulful Lebanese food. From our famous Chicken Tawook and crispy Falafel to creamy garlic sauce and colorful vegan and gluten-free options, every dish is made with love — and meant to be shared. Whether you're dining in our artsy, welcoming space or grabbing a bite to go, we’re here to nourish you with flavor, warmth, and tradition.
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