Tahini UCSD
Middle Eastern
Open now10:30AM - 8PM
Featured Items
Rice Bowl
Yellow basmati rice topped with your choice of protein, vegetable toppings, and house-made sauces.$16.45
The Esquire
Chicken shawarma in pita with french fries, parsley mix, tomatoes, and pickled cucumbers, finished with garlic and tahini sauces. Try Sriracha Tahini for a spicy kick.$15.45
Loaded Sambusa
Crispy chicken or beef sambusas topped with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley mix. Finished with garlic sauce, Shatta, hummus, and paprika.$8.45
Build Your Own
Start with house-baked pita, yellow basmati rice, or organic spring mix. Add your choice of protein, toppings, and house-made sauces.
Pita Sandwich
House-baked pita filled with your choice of protein, vegetable toppings, and house-made sauces.$14.95Rice Bowl
Yellow basmati rice topped with your choice of protein, vegetable toppings, and house-made sauces.$16.45
Salad Bowl
Organic spring mix topped with your choice of protein, vegetable toppings, and house-made sauces.$16.45
Tahini Originals
The MTW
House-made falafel in pita with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, fresh cucumbers, pickled turnips, and our signature tahini sauce.$15.45The Esquire
Chicken shawarma in pita with french fries, parsley mix, tomatoes, and pickled cucumbers, finished with garlic and tahini sauces. Try Sriracha Tahini for a spicy kick.$15.45
The OG
Steak shawarma in pita with parsley mix, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, and pickled turnips, finished with tahini sauce. Inspired by Syrian-style shawarma.$16.45
Veggie Entrées
Munchies
Zaatar Pita Chips
House-baked pita, fried and tossed with zaatar and sumac.$6.45
Tomato-Cucumber Salad
Diced cucumbers and tomatoes tossed with spices and an olive oil dressing, topped with feta cheese.$8.95
Falafel (3 pieces)
Ground fava beans, vegetables, herbs, and spices, fried to order. Served with tahini sauce and house-baked pita.$6.45
Falafel (6 pieces)
Ground fava beans, vegetables, herbs, and spices, fried to order. Served with tahini sauce and house-baked pita.$9.45
Halloumi Cheese Stix
Fried halloumi cheese served with house-baked pita, fig jam, and cucumber-yogurt sauce.$10.95
Hummus Bowl
Hummus made from scratch with fresh chickpeas, finished with olive oil and paprika. Served with house-baked pita and pickled turnips.$9.45
Tahini Fries (Half Order)
French fries topped with bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, and feta cheese, with your choice of house-made sauces.$7.45
Tahini Fries (Full Order)
French fries topped with bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, and feta cheese, with your choice of house-made sauces.$12.45
Chicken Sambusa
Crispy sambusa filled with seasoned chicken and savory spices.$7.45+
Beef Sambusa
Crispy sambusa filled with seasoned beef and savory spices.$8.45+Loaded Sambusa
Crispy chicken or beef sambusas topped with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley mix. Finished with garlic sauce, Shatta, hummus, and paprika.$8.45
Sides
Pita Side
A side of our house-baked pita.$2.45
Falafel Piece Side
A side of our herb-seasoned falafel, fried to order for a crisp outside and tender center.$1.95
Fries Side
Crispy golden fries, made for dipping in your favorite house-made sauce.$4.45
Tomato-Cucumber Side
Fresh diced tomatoes and cucumbers tossed with an olive oil dressing.$4.45
Rice Side
A side of fluffy yellow basmati rice, seasoned to complement any entrée.$4.45
Hummus Side
Hummus made from scratch with fresh chickpeas.$4.45
Full Chicken Serving Side
A full serving of our chicken shawarma.$4.95
Full Steak Serving Side
A generous serving of our seasoned steak shawarma, perfect with your favorite sides and sauces.$5.95Standard Add-Ons Side
A side of lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and pickled cucumbers.$4.45
Chicken Sambusa Piece
One crisp sambusa filled with seasoned chicken and savory spices.$2.95
Beef Sambusa Piece
One crisp sambusa filled with seasoned beef and savory spices.$3.45
Pickled Turnips Side
A 16oz Tub of our House-Made Pickled Turnips!$9.95+
Sauces
Garlic Sauce Side
Fresh garlic. Slays vampires.$0.50
BBQ Tahini Side
Sweet. Smoky. Surprisingly good. Contains Sesame$0.50
Cilantro Tahini Side
Tahini gone green. Contains Sesame$0.50
Cucumber-Yogurt Side
Think Tzatziki. Or Tziki. However you want to say it is fine with us. Contains Dairy$0.50
Tahini Side
Our signature sesame sauce. Contains Sesame$0.50
Sriracha Tahini Side
The best of both worlds. Contains Sesame$0.50
Balsamic Side
The safe choice. We won't judge$0.50
Shatta Side
Arab hot sauce. No apologies.$0.50Fig Jam Side
$0.50
Arabic Dressing Side
Salad's best friend. But goes good on everything else too. EVOO, Lemon, and Arab spices.$0.50
Sweets
All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
Restaurant info
Come in and enjoy!
Location
9625 Scholar's Drive N. Suite 0113, La Jolla, CA 92093