The Middle East Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing The Middle East, a lively music venue and Middle Eastern restaurant in Cambridge offering a vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu options. Traditional starters like Hummus, Baba Ganoush, and Falafel provide a flavorful start to the meal, while entrees such as Lamb Shank and Kebab Al La Plancha offer hearty and satisfying options. The Middle East also serves up delicious roll-ups and sandwiches like the Falafel Sandwich and Chicken Shawarma, showcasing the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine. Customers rave about the quality of the food and the welcoming ambiance of the venue. With options for vegan and vegetarian diners and a range of amenities including outdoor seating and live music, The Middle East is a must-visit destination for those seeking a unique dining experience.
TRADITIONAL STARTERS
Hummus
Cooked chickpeas blended with sesame puree, spices and lemon juice.
Baba Ganoush
Smoked eggplant blended with sesame puree, seasonings & lemon Juice.
Tabbouleh
Chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cracked wheat & seasonings.
Cold Combination
Trio of or house made dips Tabbouleh/hummus/Baba ganoush
Foul M'dammas
Fava beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, diced onions & seasonings.
Whipped Garlic
straight garlic whipped with Olive oil and lemon
Harissa
Delicious Homemade Spicy blend of peppers, herbs and spices
Homemade Yogurt
Falafel Appetizer
Ground fava beans and parsley blended with a variety of spices and served with tahini sauce.
Vegetarian Grape Leaves Appetizer
Stuffed with rice, tomato, parsley and a touch of lemon. 5 pieces
Spinach Pie
filo dough filled with sauted spinach, feta, onion & seasonings
Ftayer Spinach
pies filled with sauted spinach, onion & seasonings
Sambousek - Meat pies
meat pies stuffed with savory beef, onions and seven spices.
KEBAB DUO ALA PLANCHA
choice of two marinated skewers chicken /beef /shrimp.
Kibbeh Mishi
cracked wheat stuffed with ground seasoned beef, served with yogurt.
Veggy Kibbeh
cracked wheat stuffed with vegetables and served with yogurt.
Zume Zume Shrimp
Lightly fried tossed in sweet spicy chili sauce.
Onion Rings
Corn Dog
Served with homemade spicy mustard.
Chicken Wings
Jalapeno Poppers
5 Deep Fried breaded jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese.
Krinkle Cut French Fries
Meatballs
blend of ground beef topped with marinara.
Side of Rice Pilaf
Middle East Salad
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, mint, carrot with your choice of dressing.
Lamb Shank
Cooked in a savory tomato sauce and served with string beans, rice and salad
Kebab Al La Plancha
Your choice of 2 marinated skewers (chicken, beef tenderloin or shrimp) grilled to perfection and served with tender rice pilaf slow cooked black beans and our house salad sub falafel for a vegetarian option
Mjudra
Traditional Lentil stew slow cooked with warm spices and topped with caramelized onion and served with a house salad
String Beans And Rice
Slow marinated String Beans smothered in rich Lebanese tomato sauce served with tender rice pilaf, house salad and harissa.
Vegetarian Grape Leaves Platter
Our house made Grape Leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, onion and EVOO served with yogurt and a house salad.
Grilled Salmon Al La Plancha
Charcoal grilled 8oz Atlantic Salmon with Rice pilaf, salad and black beans.
Fish and Chips
Golden fried haddock served with french fries, Cole slaw and tartar sauce.
Entrees
Roll Ups and Sandwiches
Falafel Sandwich
Served in a rolled pita stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and tahini dressing.
Chicken Shawarma
Served in a rolled pita stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and tahini dressing.
Middle East CheeseBurger
Served with french fries or salad. Served on a roll with lettuce and tomato.
Middle East Burger
Served with french fries or salad.
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
marinated beef served in pita with LTOP and tahini
Housemade Falafel Burger
falafel burger made from fava beans and a blend of mediterranean spice topped with tahini LTOP your choice of fries or onion rings
Fried Haddock
Panko battered haddock topped with coleslaw and tartar sauce your choice of fries or onion rings
Bottled Water
Cold Beverages
Hot Beverages
Regular Coffee
Hot Tea
Baklava
a true treat from the MIDDLE EAST sweet flaky filo dough layered and stuffed with walnuts