Shaya
Middle Eastern
Open now11AM - 9:45PM
Daily Tabkha — طبخة
Daily Specials
In the Levant, Tabkha represents the daily home-cooked meal — thoughtfully prepared and deeply rooted in tradition.
Prepared fresh daily in limited quantities and served until it’s gone: “Sahteen, Enjoy, Bon appétit“
Red Beans & Rice
MONDAY - Slow-cooked red beans and braised lamb simmered with tomato, garlic, celery, and cumin until rich and tender, served with Lebanese-style rice. With fresh house salad of little gem, cucumber, radish, shallots, and cherry tomatoes, tossed in a bright preserved-lemon vinaigrette.OUT OF STOCK$28.00
Shrimp & Okra
TUESDAY - A Levantine home-style favorite of okra slowly cooked with tomato, garlic, and coriander, finished with Gulf shrimp and served with Lebanese-style rice. With fresh house salad of little gem, cucumber, radish, shallots, and cherry tomatoes, tossed in a bright preserved-lemon vinaigrette.OUT OF STOCK$28.00
Kafta Bil Sanieh
WEDNESDAY - Oven-Baked kafta layered with golden potatoes, sweet onions, and ripe tomatoes, finished with garlic and warm spices. With fresh house salad of little gem, cucumber, radish, shallots, and cherry tomatoes, tossed in a bright preserved-lemon vinaigrette.OUT OF STOCK$28.00
Chicken & Potatoes
THURSDAY - Chicken and potatoes are slowly roasted with garlic, lemon, and olive oil until tender and golden. With fresh house salad of little gem, cucumber, radish, shallots, and cherry tomatoes, tossed in a bright preserved-lemon vinaigrette.OUT OF STOCK$28.00
Red Fish Sayadieh
FRIDAY - Pan-seared red fish served over aromatic brown rice with deeply caramelized onions and warm Levantine spices, finished with silky lemon tahini. With fresh house salad of little gem, cucumber, radish, shallots, and cherry tomatoes, tossed in a bright preserved-lemon vinaigrette.$35.00
Dinner
Mezze
3 Mezze
choice of three salatim, includes 2 pita$18.00
5 Mezze
choice of five salatim, includes 3 pita$29.00
Baba Ganoush
creamy eggplant, charred green onions, extra virgin olive oil, includes 1 pita$7.00
Smoked Labneh
smoked pressed yogurt, lima beans in a charred chili vinaigrette, aleppo pepper, includes 1 pita.$7.00
Ikra
whipped cream cheese, anchovies, shallots, dill, includes 1 pita$7.00Muhammara
roasted red pepper, walnut, pomegranate molasses; includes 1 pita$7.00
Wood-fired Heirloom Carrots
apricot coulis, green goddess whipped feta, fresh mint, includes 1 pita$8.00
Pickled Vegetables
seasonal pickled vegetables includes 1 pita$7.00
Hummus
Cauliflower Hummus
caramelized onions, cilantro, includes 1 pita$17.00
Fried Chicken Hummus
date salsa verde, Tunisian spices, Aleppo pepper, includes 1 pita$18.00
Lamb Ragú Hummus
crispy chickpeas, olive oil, includes 1 pita$19.00
Tahini Hummus
extra virgin olive oil, harissa, includes 1 pita$14.00
Mushroom Hummus
assorted mushrooms, sage-brown butter, za’atar-hazelnuts, includes 1 pita$17.00
Small Plates
Lamb Kofte Kebab
carrot muhammara, tahini, parsley$21.00
Crispy Halloumi
beet purée, arugula, kalamata olive tapenade, bastilla nuts, amber honey$15.00
Falafel Plate
green tahini, pickled cabbage$13.00
Sujuk Flatbread
Armenian spiced meat, tomatoes, mozzarella, pomegranate molasses$17.00
Brussels Sprouts
tahini, red onions, fresh herbs$14.00
Mediterranean Salad
cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions with preserved lemon vinaigrette and Bulgarian feta$15.00
Fattoush Salad
little gem, tomato, sweet peppers, shallots, sumac pomegranate vinaigrette, za’atar pita chips$15.00
Large Plates
Slow Cooked Lamb Shank
whipped feta and pecan tabouleh$54.00
Chicken Leg & Thigh
aromatic rice, charred green onions, pistachio, pecan, tzatziki$27.00
Halabi Spiced Hanger Steak
za’atar toum, fingerling potatoes, coriander chili butter$42.00
Gulf Shrimp Kebab
moroccan couscous, haraime, preserved lemon chimichurri$28.00
Bakkafrost Salmon
caramelized harissa, couscous “risotto”, saffron lemon butter$32.00
Kids Plates
Extras
Ararat Fries
ararat spiced fries, harissa mayonnaise$7.00
Classic Hummus
side of classic hummus without toppings. does not come with pita.$10.00
Crudite
chef selection of seasonal farmer's market raw vegetables$10.00
Cucumbers
sliced cucumbers$5.00
Harissa
hot chili pepper & tomato condiment$2.50
Plain French Fries
french fries, ketchup$6.00
Tahini
sesame seed condiment$2.00
Tzatziki (Side)
cucumber & dill yogurt condiment$2.50Utensils
individually wrapped disposable fork, knife, spoon, salt & pepper and napkinWood-Fired Pita
1 each$2.00
Za'atar & Oil
spice blend of oregano, thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, olive oil$0.75
Zhoug
spicy pepper & herb condiment$3.00
Beverages
Lemon Pomegranate Soda
pomegranate, house-made lemon syrup, soda$7.00Mediterranean Mint Tea
gunpowder green tea, sweetened lemon, fresh mint leaves. french pressed in house, served over ice.$7.00
Coca-Cola
12 oz can$2.50
Diet Coke
12 oz can$2.50
Sprite
12 oz can$2.50
Q Ginger Beer
500mL glass bottle$5.00
Mountain Valley Spring Water
mountain valley spring water, liter$6.00
Mountain Valley Sparkling Water
mountain valley sparkling water, liter$6.00
Cranberry Juice
ocean spray cranberry juice over ice, 12 oz.$3.00
Pineapple Juice
dole pineapple juice, 6 oz. can$3.00
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 - 9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Shaya restaurant marries Israeli staples with Southern flavors and modern techniques, striking a balance between innovation and tradition. Shaya approaches Israeli cuisine as a grand mosaic, drawing influence and inspiration from North Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Turkey and Greece. The contemporary menu reflects the ongoing evolution of Israeli food and celebrates the abundance of Louisiana. Shaya highlights seasonal, responsibly and locally-sourced ingredients.
Location
4213 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115